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I'm right there with you!! My surgery was Feb.26. A week after surgery I had lost 7lbs. The dr took me off all my bp meds. b/c I had low bp. Then I gained 2lbs, and haven't lost anything since. I think my scales lie!! My clothes feel looser. I know I lost, but the damn stupid scales won't say so!!!
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Terrified that I have no restriction yet
linksmom replied to chic28's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I was banded on July 24. I am 4 weeks out (this Thursday) from my surgery. I've been doing really well. I've been holding my own. I have not gained any of the weight back. My first fill is Sept. 3. I also learned that it is NOT unusual to gain weight at this time. This is the time that your stomach is healing. Weight loss is not expected at this time. I lost my feeling of fullness ( 2-3 oz), a week and a half after my 1 week post-op check-up. I've been concentrating on protein. It feels kinda weird.. like I'm doing the Adkins thing. I've been staying away from bread. Whether it be at resturants or if I go out for a burger, I just eat the meat and loose the bun. I've been eating a wide variety of things, but concious of how much. I can eat about 6-10 oz at a meal. I also stop eating before I feel full. I figure that's enough, and I was lucky to have it. I know once I get my fill, I'll be back to 2-3 oz a meal. BUt that will be OK and I will be satisfied. Hang in there. The flat tire has been fixed now it 's just smooth sailing on the road to being thin.:wink2: -
Yesterday I ate between 750 and 800 calories and had 85 grams of protein....when I woke up today I lost 4 pounds! My week and a half stall is over I hope! How many calories should be consumed at a month out?
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Day 28 Since Sleeved And 1 1/2 Stall...discouraged
inarakatra replied to inarakatra's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm really trying, but I guess I just thought I would lose 1 pound in 1 week, but nothing. I'm trying not to cry and be upset, but I am. -
My surgery is a week from Tuesday and I'm starting to put together a list of things I need to get and take care of prior to my surgery. for example, I know I need to make some chicken broth, buy a heating pad... Etc... Is there anything you experiences bandsters can think of that I may not have thought of? Any ideas would be great! Thanks!
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Your weight loss is great, right now you need to be concentrating on healing. You've got another couple weeks before doing any heavy exercising. You should be averaging about 11/2-2 lbs a week. the band is a slow, steady way of weight loss. In a year or two we'll lose just about as much as other forms of WLS. There are people here that have lost 200lbs with the band, it just depends on our dedication and will power. You seem to have both.
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I think u are doing great, this isnt a fast weight loss solution and this should have been explained to you prior to surgery. Weight loss till u get to your sweet spot/full restriction with fills, will depend on your willpower mainly and wise choices with food and exercise ... the average weight loss is normally 1 to 2 lbs per week, u seem to be bang on target. This time post op up to 6 weeks is for healing and getting used to the new eating regime so dont be too impatient u seem to be doing fine as u are
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I am 3 days out now, but I was only on a liquid diet for a week myself. I was VERY jeolous of the people on here that were able to eat a meal a day, but that being said it does prepare you more for the diet after surgery. So if I were you I would look at it as a way to start dealing with eating habits and emotions. I hated those dang shakes but it has been four days since I have been able to have one and now I cant wait till tomorrow when I can drink one.
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Getting frustrated
Mini Me Wanna~Be replied to Susie1226's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did pre op diet for 17 days b4 surgery they call it lean & green. I was allowed 2~3 protein drinks/shakes a day and either chicken, turkey or fish/seafood & a green veggie for dinner. I started my journey out at 297 now at 256 now but from surgery day I weighed 255 a week later I weighed 267 (gained 12lbs) and as of today 256. so still 1 lb above surgery weight :{ I understand the whole "stall" thing but the 12lb gain, that im frustrated about. -
I went in today for a fill after going a couple of weeks ago and not getting a fill because the port could not be located. So I went for a fluoroscope today and still couldn't get a fill. The surgeon informed me I would have to have surgery again that apparently the port is flipped and the sutures have torn away from the port. Has anyone else had this happen? It has been an emotional roller coaster for the past two weeks as this would have been my first fill. I so want to fill the restriction again I can eat most anything and just have to use lots of willpower. I don't want to gain what I've lost so far, but haven't lost anything the last 2 weeks.
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Welcome back! I was thinking this same thing last week, get caught up and then get back in here!
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Terrified that I have no restriction yet
Lisa B replied to chic28's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This thread has been a godsend in keeping me from becoming completely freaked out by the way I've been feeling in the last week. I'm 11 days out from surgery and have managed to lose about six lbs., but I'm off full liquids and onto mushies now - with no restriction. It's been difficult watching the scale say the same thing every day for the last week. OK, frustrating. OK, this morning I gave the scale the finger. Double barreled. Take that you inanimate pain in my ass! :wink2: -
3 week appt today was good. Dr Jones actually took time to sit znd visit with me to answer all my questions. Down 8 pounds since last visit 2 weeks ago. Cleared for mushie foods. Cleared for swimming. Cleared for driving. Said dont worry about protein if I cant get it in now. If I dont get hungry its ok to drink milk instead. Dont have to gi back for 2 months. . All n all good appt. healing good. Down 53 lbs total from pre diet.
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Day 5 Post Op! Still lots of gas/air :(
ChristineR replied to lyd83's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Took me over 2 weeks. I did peppermint tea, heating pads and gas X. Nothing worked. My body just had to reabsorb it. Edit: It looks like it worked for others, though, so always worth a try! -
How soon can I start working out?
LVGirl replied to lea3277's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was walking/doing elliptical 2.5 weeks out and then I started with arms/legs at 3.5 weeks out. I haven't started abs yet...to scared. LOL -
How soon can I start working out?
Thee-O replied to lea3277's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 weeks for me as well. I stated back at the gym mainly doing cardio and now 6 weeks later I am hitting the gym 4 days a week for at least a hour and doing weight training also. -
I'm still sticking with it. I've had green beans one more time. The first shake gave me the runs like no ones business and the first replacement shake gave me a pretty bad rash... shake 3 seems to be working okay though.. thank goodness. Worried about how things will be for the first few weeks post op.
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Choosing what to do first?
jess9395 replied to monalyssa33's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
My list was the same as yours with the thighs being a "maybe." I met with five plastic surgeons and sent pix to one in Mexico. Several told me they could do two stages--upper and lower body. The Mexico surgeon would do it all at once. I fell in love with my surgeon. Part of it was that he said with as little body fat as I had (i.e. No lipo needed to contour) he could do my top three at once because not as much blood loss and he could keep the surgery under his max hours. He also said that thighs were usually the surgery with the least satisfaction of the four I had in mind and his goal would be to do such a good job on the three he did that I would no longer care about the thighs. That was over two years ago and he succeeded! -
Hey guys, In need of some suggestions. My total caloric intake is between 800-900 cals/day. I have a rigorous workout schedule four nights/week. Monday & Tuesday: Cycling Wednesday & Thursday: Zumba. I aso walk the days I don't do my classes just to slow it down a bit. I burn at least 600 calories in each workout class because I am moving at a fast pace. That is what my fitness pal says anyway. Does anyone see a problem with by the end of the day having burned more calories than taken in? Or even taken in only 100 calories/day due to my rigid workout schedule? I need some feedback, I don't see my dietician for two weeks! Thanks! Xo Alexa
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My port has tilted to an odd angle, and that was 2 months post-op that they discovered this. This week I went for another fill, and they had such a hard time getting to it, they decided to do an operation to move my port. Then, under contrast to make sure the band was working right they realized my port or the tube above the port leaks... when they injected contrast saline into it, it just went all over in my body. So, instead of the port moving surgery, they're going to replace my port and/or the tube. But, (and I felt different than you, I'd rather they kept poking and poking to get it, than to go under surgery again) they wanted to do a quick surgery to move my port to another location.
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My port had flipped when I went in for my first fill at 8 weeks out. I was also told that there are many different reasons that port can flip. My surgeon went in through the original port scar and flipped it back. Then at my next fill another 8 weeks out, my port was tilted. It is now flat with the right side up and have not had a problem since. I was worried that since I am a side/stomach sleeper that might have caused the problem but I was told that wouldn't have caused it. My port has migrated up to just under my rib cage and it will hurt in the morning if I have slept on it all night so I am going to see if the PS can move the port down lower when I have my TT done next year. Valarie G.
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From the album: Comparing Befores and "Durings"
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Question for Post Ops!
Candace2314 replied to Tina293's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This may be weird but I think my gas smells way better than it did before surgery lol. Idk if it's because of the change in foods that I eat or what. I burp alot as well. I had hiccups for the first time surgery a couple weeks ago and that was weird and hurt. -
Day 28 Since Sleeved And 1 1/2 Stall...discouraged
sophiepants replied to inarakatra's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Check the forms for 3 week stall. You are not alone. Many go through this. It can happen and most likely will to everyone at some point. I'm 3 months post op and have just hit my first stall. No a pound lost all last week Keep doing what your doing and you'll come outta it. If you look for a thread called Attention this is a public notice about stalls you'll find good info on there. Hope this helps. Good luck -
How long does it take for the sorness to go away..i walk daily and just returned to work last week..4 wks post-op 6/12
