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Im 2 years post op and I hit a bump in the road so 3 days ago I started my liquid phase diet to start my weight loss again and im down 5 pounds!! Ive also been hitting the gym like crazy! Thank baby Jesus Lol
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You look incredible ! Congrats on the weight loss and winning the makeover
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Thank you everyone! It was an amazing experience I lost half my starting weight, started at 240 lbs and now I am 120 lbs
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Finally Home After Surgery
LaBelle509 replied to labubakari's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The IV fluids is the reason for the gain. Walk as much as you can and sip your liquids! By next week things will be better -
Finally Home After Surgery
Lisa's Hope replied to labubakari's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your weight gain is from the IV fluids. Don't worry, it will go away soon! -
Weight Loss With Eating Bad
nyxa replied to urbandecayno5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
one thing that i have seen on shows, like the biggest loser & also read on forums & stuff (like bodybuilding.com & etc) over the years is that when you eat such low calories (like after WLS) sometimes your body will stall up, because it's not getting enough food. it is trying to retain nutrients & with WLS it's probably in "starvation mode".. so anything you eat, it's going "this is MINE, DAMMIT!!!!" lol and that's why you're not losing.. so what they do to get you past that is what COsleeveDude said.. eat a little more calories & fat & stuff, so your body isn't going "OMIGOD I NEED FOOD" lol. then when you do that, it'll be going "oh yeah, that hits the spot!" and you'll drop weight. losing muscle is really a bad deal. if you wanna have the sexy toned arms & legs & butt & all that, you need muscles. if you don't exercise, maybe look into using some exercise bands or something.. i know most women are scared to use weights when they work out, because they fear muscles.. here's a great article about how to get a hot body for a female via weight lifting & exercise: http://www.t-nation....e.do?id=1305014 i'm a girl, too btw. wish you the best & much success! here's some inspiration for ya: http://bariatric.sus...d-julie-hedges/ -
Protein Shakes - issues with lactose?
clk replied to hibblesmom's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I'm glad it's going easier for you. There are a number of lactose-free shakes out there to try if you continue to have issues or if they worsen post op. Some folks have their minor intolerance worsen considerably after surgery (me!) so it's definitely do-able. Yogurt should be okay as far as meeting your nutritional guidelines, but for some folks (me!) it's just as bad as milk. It depends on how bad your intolerance is so if you notice an issue lay off the yogurt and see what happens. At first, my only issue was milk. Over three months post op it developed into full blown intolerance of anything but hard cheeses. So watch it and pay attention to your body if you experience pain or discomfort in the months after surgery. I'd also check into artificial sweeteners as a large increase in your diet can cause the same discomfort. I have this issue, too, because prior to surgery I mostly avoided artificial sweetener and went for the real deal. My body just can't tolerate all that fake stuff and I get sick when I have too much - even drinking too much Crystal Light can give me trouble. Yuck. Anyway, I have to buy a Protein shake with natural sweetener and no lactose, but it definitely can be done! Best of luck to you, and keep up the good work with tracking your food. You're building one of the most important habits you can have post op, so don't worry too much if you don't lose weight before surgery. Focus on how much it's going to help you in the future. Most of the time when I stall it's due to a failure on my part to accurately track what I'm putting in my mouth. Stay accountable and you'll definitely succeed. ~Cheri -
Hockey. I have been playing since I was 6 years old. It’s a great sport. I'm looking forward to getting back to it once I lose some weight. Let us know how you’re doing.
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Well I suppose I should introduce myself =)
Cozy21 replied to moonlightdreamer's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello moonlightdreamer and welcome! Let me start by saying that you are not alone. I know that I have had an unhealthy relationship with food for the past decade and actually found that it stemmed from my coping with my moms alcoholism. It didn't affect me until I became a mother. I made a promise to myself that I wouldnt drink or become an alcoholic; I didn't realize that I was actually turning into a foodaholic! Like you, it wasn't until I was confident with my progress in therapy that I decided to move forward with the surgery. In the past my weight has fluctuated between 80-100 lbs each year! Eek! I was banded two days ago and I am excited for this journey! I commend you on seeking this tool for your journey as well. You have made a major decision that will dramatically change your life for the better. Keep us posted! Good luck on your journey! -Cozy:) -
I was told my LAP-BAND® system has a leak. I already had the port replaced in May 2009 but that did not work. Now they want to replace the entire system. Thay paid for the port replacemeent and now they are acting like I may have to pay my part for the band again. My doctor told me this was in no way my fault . My original surgery was done in May 2008 and the adjustments were never completely done before I started having problems. They are offering other types of weight loss surgery which I opted against the first time and still feel very uncomfortable having. Does anyone else have any experience like this or any suggestions for me. Any advice is much appreciated. Thank You
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3 Fills So Far And Still Hungry Between Meals
1shauna1 replied to cbreeden28's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It's still only been three months, and sometimes it can take longer to get the levels right. Don't get discouraged; your weight loss is going great! It doesn't look like you're eating anything but Protein, should you mix some veggies and fruit in there? Myself, I find them hard to eat but others do well. Maybe you need a LITTLE more? I don't even know how much I have in my band (had several defills and refills, lol), and now some days I feel like I need a fill. Other days I PB everything I eat. -
I'm really kind of bummed lately. I've been doing quite well with my foods and exercise. I'm going to be 9 weeks out tomorrow. I started training for the Long Beach Half Marathon. I don't know what I've done, but the knee I had surgery on 19 months ago is worse than ever. I'm going to give it a few days rest before calling my orthopedic surgeon. I just hope this doesn't cause me any problems with my weight loss!
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It is good you are doing research before getting any weight loss surgery. I think reading the posts here, both the success and the complications, will help you in your decision process. Just as news of a car accident does not prevent you from getting in a car and driving, though, news of a complication should not necessarily prevent you from taking steps to improve your health. Make a cost/benefit analysis of your individual situation. Good luck!
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And as a tool, just make sure you are getting the right tool for the job. Just as a hammer is useless when you need a screwdriver, the band minght not work if you have something else causing your weight problems. I was banded, but didn't lose weight to speak of, 20 pounds is hardly a loss. But if I hadn't been banded, I am convinced that my brain tumor would have never been found.
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How many people got the lab band and didn't lose anything??
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Attention European Sleevers Or Potential Sleevers
Queen of Crop posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Calling all sleevers or potential sleevers who were sleeved or who live in Europe. I just started a group called European Sleevers. Please join in and let's talk about kilos and metric measure and any special challenges or opportunities that we have here verses the US. (We don't have to worry about costco sized packages here!). But I also think there are fewer people with weight problems here too. And, then there's the little privately owned restaurants that look at you funny if you want to split a dish and look hurt when you eat so little! Please join in if you have a European connection. Tell us where you were sleeved and where you live and little about your story. I just relocated to Amsterdam from Hawaii so I am currently in the immigration process. Happy to be here! Please do a search on the European Sleevers and join in! -
The first pic is Pre-Op in June. The second pic is one month Post-Op in July. The third pic is two months Post-Op in August. Start weight was 270 and now 223!
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A friend of mine is a freak of nature. her body is ripped. She jogs 5-10 miles 4 to 5 times a week. works out with weights 4 times a week. and does hot yoga 4 times a week. of course she only works 3 days a week/ pt. She wants me to go with her but I dont have that kind of time nor am I "THAT" motivated.
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I just had surgery on November 6th. Very excited that as of this morning, I am officially down 25 pounds! I lost 15 pounds on my pre op diet and another 10 pounds since my surgery. I know the goal while I a healing is not to lose weight but I was super excited!
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My Souper You Makeover
Finding Myself replied to sasicas's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
That is so awesome and you are gorgeous!!! How much weight did you lose??? -
Weight Loss With Eating Bad
COsleeveDude replied to urbandecayno5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's a good point. Women generally won't get huge and ripped very easily. You all don't have enough testosterone, so lifting weights is a good idea for keeping muscle, toning and adding bone density, which is underrated and important. Hell, it's hard enough for guys to get huge and ripped. -
Protein Shakes - issues with lactose?
hibblesmom replied to hibblesmom's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Thanks for all the good suggestions! I've done a lot better using unsweetened almond milk over the last couple of days. Definitely staying away from the milk though. 2 days into the full liquid diet. I haven't cheated, but am floundering on how many calories, carbs, etc I should be shooting for. My surgeon's plan doesn't specify, just says to eat full liquids that are low fat and high Protein. I am just trying to stick to around 1000 calories and under 80 carbs. I'm tracking EVERYTHING (including my vitamins) on myfitnesspal.com. I don't know if I am going to lose any weight before surgery though. You would think that with so little calories, it would be inevitable, but I am just full of doubts. Well, if I could have done this successfully in the past, I would be gearing up for VSG now, would I? Anyway, thanks again for all of your advice :biggrin5: -
Hi All- I am two weeks out and feeling well. I wanted to run my daily intake by some veteran sleevers to see if I am on the right track. Im still on full liquids/some puree's. I want to make sure im eating what I need to optimize my weight loss. 1 cup plain greek yogurt mixed with 1 scoop Syntrax chocolate Protein powder 2 eggs pureed w 1 tbsp greek yogurt and 1/4 tsp mustard 1/4c pea Soup with 1 tsp ff sour cream 1/4c skim ricotta cheese w 1 tbsp tomato sauce & garlic powder I ate these things over the course of 1 day with about 2-3 hours in between I drank 69 oz Water or flavored water beverage 600 cals and 64g Protein good? bad? too much? not enough? thanks for the input
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Getting Completely Filled The First Year
Rojasanoll replied to cheryl2586's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had only 2 fills and I have a total 4.5cc in a 14cc band. But the doctor is starting to hesitate in any more fills because he only wants me too lose no morfe than 2 pounds a week. This will allow me to eat wise and properly over a longer period of train. To retrain my brain and change my eating habits. I don't know if I'm close to a green zone or not, but he likes my weight loss so far. Guess I'm doing something right. -
Hello everyone, My name is Bariatric852. I am a 28 year old female who has just undergone laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery earlier this month. I am coming up to three weeks post op on a full liquid diet. I am craving solid food so much - I miss chewing my food. I am actually looking forward to puréed food stage starting on the 27th of May. The various weight loss surgeries were initially brought up by a specialist in a sleep clinic dealing with my sleep apnea. This was nearly three years ago. During these years leading up to my surgery, I have seen a multitude of doctors and specialists. Psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, surgeons, dietitian, physiotherapist. A lot of professionals to see. I have quite a few health problems such as Clinical Depression, PCOS, Sleep Apnea, high blood pressure and Borderline Diabetes... The doctors gave careful consideration to all of the above and gave me the green light to go ahead with the surgery this year. I was given the choice of gastric sleeve or gastric bypass. I chose the bypass. My weight, at it’s heaviest was 155kg or 341.7lbs. In preparation for the surgery I had to lose 5-10% of my body weight. I managed to do this and my weight pre op was 125.5kg or 275.6lbs. Three weeks later and my current weight is 120.6kg or 265.9lbs. My family say I look a little thinner especial around my face. I know I have a long journey ahead of me. Life-long dietary supplements and antidepressants (21 pills a day). And a lot of hard work to be put in. But I look forward to seeing my weight drop and my body and mind becoming healthier.
