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Pre-Op diet: What is the easiest diet that still makes the liver shrink?
Travelmego replied to Travelmego's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi @@lylabelle - What was the difference between you and that guy that did 2 weeks? I love chicken wings. They weren't considered too fatty? Congratulations on getting your sleeve! How are you feeling? -
Pre-Op diet: What is the easiest diet that still makes the liver shrink?
lylabelle replied to Travelmego's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc had me on low carb Atkins induction style for a week. One guy had 2 weeks. He said that is strictly to shrink the liver. It's easy. My favorite meal is always chicken wings (without a sugary sauce, they are 1-2 carbs per dozen). -
Surgery on 8/27, now home and feeling gassy!
JageK replied to Dandimples's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey there! When I came home I had really bad gas pains. I didn't try the gas-x strips, I imagine they would be very helpful. My only relief was walking. It really did help. It was the last thing I wanted to do when I was in pain but it was the only thing that would make it go away! It last about a week and now I am pain free! Hope that helps! -
Thanks for the reply. This is not a shin splint. I remember shin splints from my one and only venture into step aerobics. At the time, I worked in a three story building with no elevators; it was agony going up and down stairs with shin splints. This is more like electric shot, not all the time, just every now and then. I hope it is not the beginning of neuropathy. Thanks again Robbie
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Three at once--Yikes. How did you manage? I really think this is not a fracture, since it is intermittent (sp?) and I can walk on it without pain most of the time. A pinched nerve maybe? I will just keep monitoring it and being careful on the treadmill. Thanks to all who responded Robbie
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Bummer. I guess it is off to the xray for me. I have had this new insurance for just over six weeks and I have had 3 blood tests, a pelvic ultrasound (external and internal ). I hope they don't cancel me for excessive use before I get my band. I wonder if I can drink enough, Water of course, to be considered an aerobic exercise.:Banane34: Thanks to all. Robbie
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i'm so glad to see this! i've been having bad pain for about a week and finally went to the orthopedic walk-in today. he's pretty sure it's a stress fracture, and i go for an mri tuesday morning to confirm since the x-rays didn't show up anything much. my problem now is that i'm an exercise (mostly cardio) fiend...i run everyday and power walk every day to the tun of 10-12 miles. the dr said no power walking, no running, no elliptical. i was hoping those of you who have had stress fractures and are runners could give me some exercise tips until i'm healed. i need them before i have a breakdown! lol. thanks!
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I made this Soup last night for my puree stage of post-banding. It was SOOO easy and sooo good. I calculated the nutrition facts so we have that as well for tracking. This recipe makes about 8 cups and you could totally cut the recipe in half if you don't want so much. I have a non-bandster roommate and I wanted lunch for this coming week. 4 cans of Bush Black Beans (regular flavor) 3tbsp olive oil (extra virgin) 2 medium onion, chopped 4 cups of Progresso Low Sodium Chicked broth 3 medium stalks of celery 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup 2% lowfat milk 1 tsp cumin Salt, pepper, cayenne, tabasco to taste (if wanted) In saucepan sautee the onion, garlic and celery for about 5 minutes until soft. Add beans, broth, salt, pepper and cumin and let come to a boil. Once boiling turn down to simmer and let simmer partially covered for about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly and transfer small bits at a time to the blender and puree. Once all is pureed transfer back to pot and add the 1 cup of milk to make cream! Serve, refrigerate or freeze. Tip - I found it didn't need extra salt and I did add pepper and a small amount (1tsp) of Tapatio (it's like tabasco). It's sooo good! 8 servings at 1 cup Calories = 193.3 Fat = 5.125g Protein = 12.2g Let me know if you like it.
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September 2009 Band Date Hi! Have you placed your name on the list of 09/09 bandsters ? Quite a few are getting banded in September. I think several in Mexico. Keep in touch, and let us know how you are doing. I did the pre-op diet 2 weeks. It helped me to keep the 0 calorie beverages up to 64 oz. Have the liquids already measured out for the day. Have you tried samples of meal replacement drinks? Vitalady.com - Protein Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals, and Safe Snacks! Also, we were told to have a schedule, when to eat and when to drink, to practice for after the band. Anita
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I'm doing good. Trying to only weigh myself once or twice a week. It's not about the number on the scale, it's about how I feel...at least for now!
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Cgrl..surgery next week..was just wondering..
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Well here it is the start of week three. I lost another 9 lbs. making my total 19.9 in two weeks. I added cream of wheat, cream soup and low fat pudding to my diet. The other night i played lots of bowling on my Wii. And today some Frisbee and water boarding on the Wii. My joints are feeling better. Haven't taken any over the counter pills for pain like I use to and I'm full of energy. :thumbup:
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just like everyone said. everyone is different. i was pretty sore after my band. of course it didnt help that i got my period (tmi?) just a few days afterwards so i think that added to the pain. i would be careful tho. i was 2 days post op and i thought i was fine so i went to take a shower and ended up banging on the wall for my mom. i was dizzy, light headed, and could barely walk. i just tried to do to much to soon. so take things slow. i would say a week after and i was bad to normal.
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I'm a bander nine months out and I had a 3-5 pound gain over Christmas. I haven't lost weight in two months. I felt like you do but talked it out with a few people, and the last three days have been good and the weight has come back off. Don't despair. We are human. The beauty of the band is that it makes it easier to get back on track. Focus on solid protein and no starchy foods and no drinking calories. You'll find that if you just focus on one day at a time you can get back to good habits. Good luck!
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I have a love/hate relationship with the elliptical machine! I love that it works me so hard and that I post-surgery PR everytime I get on it! But, I hate getting on it 3x a week! I also do a lot of weight training. For your back tri swimming or Water aerobics. I had a have a back injury and could not walk for very long before I was is so much pain I could not go anymore. My last straw was at Disneyland I was in a wheelchair wile my 70 y/o mother was walking around with no problem. I had the surgery and have lost 140lbs from my HW and now run on the elliptical for 2 1/2 miles at a 7 min pace and my back barely hurts anymore! Good luck to you!
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How much weight have you lost since your surgery?I have lost 97 since surgery plus 7 before, for a total of 104. Three lbs from goal!Wow!!!!!! Congratulations!!!
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This Is'nt Easy ...help!
ascooke replied to lortesha86's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hang in there i was sleeved Monday 11/26/12. and with the liquid preop diet and surgery combined i have lost 36lbs in the last 3 weeks. I,m not even a full week out and i already feel some better and it gets better everyday. I couldnt hardly stand long enough to shower before surgery. -
i finally feel hungry
LundyLane replied to jeremiahsmommy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is what my doctor gave me as post opt eating: Day of Surgery and day after - Clear Liquids First 2 weeks - Full Liquids (High Protein shakes, yogurt, milk, pudding, custard, strained Soup, Cream of wheat, grits, Cream of Rice, tomato juice) Weeks 3 & 4 - Soft foods (cottage cheese, eggs, canned chicken, tuna, or turkey, shaved deli meats, soft Beans, oatmeal, mashed or boiled potatoes with no skins, canned fruit, well-cooked tender vegetables. Week 5 - Solid foods :cursing: regular textured introducing one new food at a time and monitor tolerance. -
Please help I'm a standstill with my surgeon's office...
spoiltmom replied to spoiltmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Okay I called my insurance company AGAIN and my dh's HR dept and what it all boiled down to was THE FREAKING LADY NEVER CALLED THEM!! That's right the insurance company pulled up all my notes and said that the only time she called them was today and she's never called them before that. So the lady called me back 20 minutes ago and said OK I talked with your insurance and they don't require the diet after all so I'm submitting this and hopefully you'll be approved by next week. I'm so aggravated with her. I knew she couldn't have called them b/c they wouldn't tell me one thing and tell her something else. Now I just HOPE they approve me. She said if they approve me right away then I can be banded by mid August at the latest. Cross your fingers for me guys! -
I've read about this topic before. I was going to go with just my DL&BC. Changed my mind - we're getting Passport Cards which I think take about 2 weeks. I don't want to get stuck in Mexico.
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I haven't had mine yet. One week and one day away!!!:frown: I am definitely going to have to recruit my DH and daughter for lifting stuff. Thanks for all the info! It helps me to know what to expect!
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Finally had a follow up, Dr put in for my approval today!
warrior68 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Finally had the follow up, Dr put in for my approval today! I got through a lot of the crap really quick, quit smoking, lost the 16 lbs the dr told me to for insurance, saw the food shrink, saw the nutritionist, sleep clinic.... Long story short I finished all those requirements in less than 6 weeks, and finally had my follow up with the surgeon today. I weighed in where I needed to and the Surgeon said he was going to submit the request to insurance so we could set a surgery date, Hell Yeah!! The office girl that works with the insurance company's told me that with my insurance acceptance letters usually come within three weeks and often before two weeks is up! I'm so frigging happy I could just explode! I really want to get this done before September, and be on my way to looking and being healthy next summer. The only problem I'm gonna have is maintaining the weight loss I have had to get this far, I lost it quickly by eating between 800 to 1000 calories per day, and I'm not sure how much it'll take to maintain this weight. I may take a couple practice shots at this liquid diet while I'm waiting out the rest of the process, does everyone use slim fast or Opti Fast? I tend to like the EAS Protein lite, it only has 100 calories, Same with Muscle milk light, and BJ's sells them both by the case. -
I've started to gain weight and getting my cravings back after 9wks!
Chaser replied to changingme's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
You're doing well. We all fluctuate up and down. Heck, month-long stalls are normal too. Maybe it's related to that time of the month? Or some junkfood? I'm 9 months out and still loves me those potato chips. Try not to get down because of the numbers on the scale. They don't define you. You've already succeeded by taking the courageous step to have bypass surgery and change your life for the better. -
having a little doubt
Sheila Davies replied to andielmt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The reason I chose the band over bypass was that the surgery was Laparascopic and they wouldn't have to cut me open. Another reason was that with the band you are only suppose to lose 1 to 2 lbs per week and that is a slow pace I know but at least it will hopefully stay off and I would not have to pay to have my excess fat taken away. I am hoping that it will firm up as I lose. Sixty-one pounds in 4 months is great but really sounds too fast. But good for her. I have only been banded for a month and had my first fill yesterday. I have lost 17 lbs so far but most of that was pre op. My opinion and mine only is I am glad I chose the band over the bypass. -
How's presurgery diet going?
AngieW_RN replied to WhyW8's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have that same image of my liver shrinking in my head! I have almost a week down, and one more to go. I'm losing lots of weight and its going ok. Today I had a lot of cravings though! It was rough, but I knew I couldn't veer off my diet and I didn't. Hopefully tomorrow will be easier!
