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I'm getting sleeved 4 weeks from today. My doctor doesn't have a specific pre-op diet (other than 3 days clear liquids pre-op), but has advised to eat less, no fried foods, etc. and keep exercising. I'm a morning exerciser and got back into my routine this past Monday (Wii fit Biggest Loser game). Yesterday I was STARVING all day! So starving that after work I went to McDonalds because I needed something to hold me on my commute home. I ate a whole value meal, and then 3 hours later was starving again. I like working out, but hate the fact that it makes me hungry. Will this change after I'm sleeved?
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Hesitant, Should I Have The Sleeve Or Not?
sleeve_or_not replied to sleeve_or_not's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you very much for all of your replies. I really appreciate them. My worries are that I can do lose weight without vsg, although statistics show that only a small percentage of obese people can lose weight AND maintain their new weight. I am also worried that post op life can be difficult at the top of all the personal pressure I am having with family and work. I know the first few weeks post op are the hardest, so I have some fears that I might eat something wrong in the first stage because of the stress etc. Your thoughts will really help me make up my mind. I need to take some time and then I should find my way out of obesity which is causing me anxiety and putting me back from many achieving many things in life as you might all know. -
Yup sounds very normal. Most docs will say not to really count weight loss until you are off the liquids and onto regular food. My doctor said to count that as bonus weight. And the longer post op you will probably find yourself hungrier. It's the hardest part for most as you havent had a fill yet. As for the BM, your not eating anything solid so you will probably have much less in the way of BM's. I will sometimes, even six months out, go two weeks withough a BM and will have to do something to help things along :thumbup: The sodium in soups can defanitely be an explenation for weight gain. I will carry up to three pounds just in water retention if I have too much sodium. Up to five pounds during my period. Try some mom to move the bowels and lower your sodium and drink lots of water and see what happens.
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Not me--I LOVE spicy food. In fact my husband thinks that's my our son has reddish hair because I ate so much hot food when I was pregnant. (Not true--his mom is a redhead). The only foods I've had trouble with are some roast beef that I cooked to death in the crock pot but didn't chew well enough before I swallowed, and some rice that I had a couple of weeks ago. Mostly I can eat just about anything, but I have to remember especially with the first couple of bites to chew really well. If I start off eating too quickly, it's all over!! I'm not sure if the spicy food would cause the trouble or not. Everyone seems to be different!!
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i'm having surgery on the 20th too! I don't have kids... 20 years old and still in college. But I do have three roommates who do not know about the surgery. I've told my close family and my best friend, but I just do not trust my roommates enough to not tell the whole world, even though I know they would want the best for me. My mom is flying up to be with me for 2 weeks and it is the Thursday before our week off for Thanksgiving break, so my roommates won't even notice, as I will just want to stay in the hotel room with my mom the first few days anyways.. and they will be at home for 9-10 days with their families. I can't imagine having this surgery with so many kids around! I'm sure we will all do great, even with our different lives. We will have a wonderful and secret friend inside of us, helping us out. It will probably be difficult the first week or so being with your kids, but just think of how much easier it will be to be with them once you've gotten to a healthier weight. good luck to both of you!
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And i am starting to get nervous..... Not that I wasn't before.....but it is getting closer! I am ready... got my stuff. How do I prepare the kids? I am not sure what to say to them, and how to explain it. They are 8 and 5 years old. I know some will be scared and the others won't be phased. I have 2 sets of twins, so incase you are wondering. Thanks keri
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Looking to talk w/ someone similiar to me
PATCHELTON replied to Brettalyn's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am 5'7", began my journey at 252 lbs. BMI 38, and every co-morbidity except diabetes (high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, joint arthritis, GERD). I lost 10 pounds on the 6 month diet for insurance, was on liquid diet 3 weeks pre-op(supposed to be 2 but I caught a slight cold and they bumped my surgery a week, not enough time to stop and start again, so I stayed on it an extra week). Lost 25 more on the liquid pre-op, and the rest of the weight has come off since surgery. I mainly walk for exercise, plus Curves. I walk in a park that has a 2 mile nature trail, and I try to do twice around, sometimes 3. When I lose daylight during the week I will be doing Curves and Water Aerobics, with the park on weekends. I can't address the diabetes issue, but after my followup blood work, I was able to stop 2 cholesterol meds (recheck in 6 mons), one blood pressure med (may lose the other one later on) and my GERD med. Will be having a sleep study to assess my apnea later this year. My cholesterol numbers were so good I don't think I was born with them that good! (Total 142,Triglycerides 53--used to be 300 or more even on meds--LDL 66, and HDL 65). I have gone from 22W size to currently 12-14. My knees still have arthritis, but they feel infinitely better than they did before. It is definitely worth it. I have never managed to lose more than 20 on any other weight loss attempt. -
Two months post-op and having port site pain!
illion replied to illion's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Whew... it's pretty much what I *thought* but just wanted to see if it was "normal". I do use my ab-roller a few times a week and it seems to bother me then, too. This site has been a life-saver!! If it wasn't for all of you, I'd be on the phone with my doctor at least once a day. *lol* Thanks, to all of you. -
need mentor/buddy around age 22 when had band or is having it
rachaelmarielewis replied to cwang2's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am 24 and I just had the lap band done on March 22, 2011. I've lost 23 pounds so far after 3 weeks. At 5'7 and 283 starting I decided to get the surgery. I am now down to 260!!!!!!! -
Waiting on surgery date
Waiting4Sleeve replied to jhood2005's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am excited for you! I just did my last appointment at KC Bariactric yesterday. They are going to submit my stuff to UHC and as soon as they approve it I will get my three appointments too! I am so stinking excited I have a hard time going to sleep and a hard time concentrating at work during the day!! Who knows maybe we will be about the same time getting our surgeries. -
I decided to come clean on the ticker and post my first gain. :blushing: I've been up since Dec 8, immediately after my lowest weight of 149.5 on Dec 7th. :cursing: So here it is, the real weight and hopefully I'll be changing it again next week.
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first few weeks not for weight loss???!!!
alwayscurious replied to alwayscurious's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks Shelby. I am eating about 800-900 calories daily. That's how many fit into the plan I am supposed to follow. I am supposed to have 6 oz. of Protein (from very specific sources listed). 2 veggies, 2 fruits, 1 starch, 1.5 milk. I can oly choose foods on the list for those groups. When all is said and done it equals about 800-900 calories. I am getting about 65 grams of protein a day. The doctor said more than 60-70g for me is ideal. This is hard for me but, I have calmed down a bit. I just hope things work better after the fill. For example. My sample lunch is 2 oz. pureed turkey deli meat with 1/2c pureed carrots. I am NOT FULL after that. My Breakfast is 1 egg and 1 oz. of cheese. Yep, not full after that either. I know I am only 3 weeks out. I will try to be patient.:tired -
first few weeks not for weight loss???!!!
kacee replied to alwayscurious's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Don't sweat it. No, your band is NOT working for you yet, and won't be until you get proper restriction (could be several fills into the process before then). Eat if you are hungry, but eat low cal stuff to fill you up. Being hungry doesn't give us the license to down three chocolate milkshakes.... I loaded up on jello cups and every time I had a hankerin' for some food I would eat one of those...or maybe two. Well, Fat Free that's only 10 cals per cup. Go with stuff like that and fill up. You are supposed to be hungry. You are healing. Do nt be disappointed. Weight loss will come later! -
I'd say for the first week I really, really struggled to get even half of what the doctor asked. I sipped all the time but there was just no way I could get all that Fluid in. The pain I had was like an overworked muscle pain. Sort of like I'd done situps or something. It didn't burn or really hurt, it just kind of ached a bit. The only issue I had was being a side sleeper. I put a pillow under my stomach to give it support so I could lay on my side.
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Hi all, I have been told time and time that the first weeks post-op should not be about losing weight. I have no fill in my band--I am 3 weeks post-op and will be deciding with my sergeon on Nov. 26 if it is time for a fill. I guess my problem is, I am VERY hungry. I am eating only the foods my book says to which is A LOT more strict than many other people's books and what I have read on-line. I am going crazy. I feel like I can eat fine, like the surgery never happened. Is that normal. I am being so good. I am following all of the rules exactly but what the f*ck?! I'M HUNGRY! Should I not eat more than the suggested meals? Or should I eat until I am full? HELP please?! Last week the hunger wasn't as bad but with each day, I am getting more irritated. Like I said I am on my third week out. I lost almost 9 pounds my first week, 1.4 pounds my second week and nothing this week why??? I'm desperate, confused, upset, sad:think:help:
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I need to hear from you :-/ ..debating if surgery is right thing or not.
Sula replied to Whatnow24's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm almost 11 months with my band and I know, after a lifetime of dieting (since junior high) that without the band, I would have only gained weight this year, not lost. What it does is help with hunger pains, portion control, and motivation. I have been on diets for a whopping three months at a time and by then I lose my motivation and give up yet again. I have NEVER waivered in motivation since being banded. I may have a bad day or two of eating bad (still eating less) but I have never given up and I know now, without a shadow of a doubt, I will be able to stay motivated. I am also private pay..went the Mexico route. That has also helped me stay motivated...I spent this much...I need to stick with it. When I heard about the band, and did my research I was so excited about it. But, I thought I could never take so much of "our" money just for me. ($7000 or so). When DH said go for it and he'd support me, I never waivered in my determination to get this done...no doubts, no...what have I done. It has been great. -
What to expect in the first year after banding
Elsie replied to lil's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks Lil, Thats interesting reading. I like the bit about weight loss stopping after 2 weeks, thats exactly what happened to me even though I was still not eating close to what I did before. I know its normal but still hard to accept. It will start moving again!! Elsie -
It has been exactly 2 weeks since my surgery and I am no longer sore or achy from the operation. I am still eatting soft/ mushy foods and am ok with that so far still......I did try scrambled eggs on day 10 and it didnt go down well.....I did not throw up but salivated alot for 5 minutes until it passed and then I was fine. I am down 22 pounds since I began my 3 day pre-op diet. Starting weight was 230 and now I am 208. Sometimes I am happy I did it, other times, not so much......it's still early and I am still getting used to everything.......
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WOW THATS GREAT !! I was banded on 3-23-11 and just started my Protein shakes on monday. Mr Surgeon has a strick routine and we are on protien shakes for 2 weeks so im jealouse of your mushies !!! Keep up the good work !! Melissa
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along with the pain you should also check for increased swelling, redness, and fever. if you don't have any other problems i would say yes it's normal. it takes at least 6 weeks to heal and perhaps more depending where your port is.
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I posted a week ago that I had been totally out if control, gained back 17 and finally broke down an call the dr office. They have me on the pre diet for 2 weeks then soft for 3 days. Then I go in on 21st for class followed by a fill. In 1wk I lost 5 lbs. yeah! One more week of this. Here is what I learned: I think I am in the green. I am just not hungry at all. So for my fill on the 21st I am going to request .1cc. I had lost control and fell into the slider foods. Just needed to her back in control Thank you all for your ongoing support.
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4th fill and can keep no liquids down after 24 hrs.
kmays234 replied to kmays234's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Went and saw my Dr today. He thinks the reason that I got so tight was because I was overfilled before my fill. I had started with 6 cc's back in nov 09, and last friday I had 5.5cc's in there. He said that is normal. He put 1.5 cc's in there today which brought me back up to 5 cc's. I have an appt in 2 wks with the nutritionist and in 4 weeks with the Dr again to see how I'm doing and If I need another fill. -
I was banded on sept 8, 2008 and have lost 36lbs. my daughter was banded 5 weeks before me and has lost over 50lbs. we are feeling great!!!! My goal is 150#, it all depends on your md. I did not go gastric it has many drawbacks for me. Too invasive, i have read and seen many complications. and no reversal possible without more pain. If the band didnt work you have a simple removal. Please these coments are based on my life. You have to believe in what you are about to do other wise you will never feel good about your final desicion. Pray and ask the lord for guideness and help. ben age 59 Puerto Rico benitogarcia523
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I honestly can't say. I was just banded feb 7th. At my follow up appt he told me to come back in 3 weeks and we'd discuss a fill. He was happy with my weight loss thus far so he wasn't pushing a fill. Originally they told me 6 weeks after surgery.
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i agree... and, you know?? i think this is the only way that was left for me to go...my weight loss is slower but steady and im really happy with that. I dont think i would have been disciplined enough to stick with small portions and eating slowly if it hadnt been for the band. This band has helped me through days when i lacked the motivation of positive mind set to keep going . I couldnt be eating huge amounts now even if i wanted to. Ive just had my second fill.. it was only 1 cc. that was over a week ago. im still feeling the tenderness in my pouch. the dr made an appointment for me for two months time. i dont think i will get any more fills .... if im continuing to lose i dont see that its necessary. I have to wait so long after a fill before i settle down again that im inclined to give the next fill a miss. i guess it will depend on how my weight loss goes in the next two months. we will see. There is no way that i could have been consistent,before the band, like im being made to be now.
