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I guess I am lucky to some extent. I can eat my Protein and veggies and rarely have the starch and I feel full. I am almost 6 weeks post op and when I thought I was getting my first fill 5 days ago my doc said he wanted me to heal more. Even though I'd only lost 2 lbs in 4 weeks. The only problem is the scale isn't moving much. I'm going to be playing around with my eating/exercise to see what works. I thought on Friday I might have lost my fullness because I felt hungry all day, but I think it was all because I only had a Protein shake for Breakfast.
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Will I ever find proper restriction???
spoiltmom replied to zeniada's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel your pain. 2 weeks ago I ate something that I almost got stuck on. It hurt when it went down and I was uncomfortable but never threw up. I got a bad feeling that something wasn't quite right you know? Well the next morning I got up and took my medicine for the day and I threw up three times after that and I had awful dry heaves. I thought maybe I had a stomach virus. Turns out what I had eaten the night before really aggravated my band. I had to go back to liquids for 3 days and then I was fine after that. -
Hi Everyone, I was just hoping to get some advice/opinions. I am a little over 3 months out of surgery and have had three fills to date (presently at 6cc). There are times when I still feel hungry after I eat, but I try my best to stick with the right portions. I am keeping my calories at about 1200 per day and my dr. said to stay at this level since I am consistently losing. The dr. also said that after the next couple of fills, I should really feel restriction and the hunger should subside. I am just wondering when others finally felt as though they were full after a small portion? Also, can you please share how many calories you take in per day? Just wondering if maybe I should attempt to decrease to 1000 calories per day. Thanks!!!
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how do you keep your vitamins down?
ash replied to ash's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's what I have been doing too! Glad I'm not the only one. I think my problem with the night I got sick was because I took the vitamins after I ate, not before. Last night I took them before my meal and I was fine. Thanks all! I'm eating pureed chili for breakfast. This is my first day back to work (even though I've been working setting up my classroom since last week), so wish me luck! -
Question about sleeping
shanda7182 replied to Gingin33's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HI, I am a "stomach sleeper as well" by nature, I tried sleeping on my back but it was too uncomfortable= I slept on my side the first week and I found that after about a week or so (I would put a pillow under my tummy) and fall asleep like that and it wasnt so bad! I just cannot sleep any other way. This all depends on your pain level too though! Hope this helps! -
I lost 15 pounds before the surgery, and after the surgery I lost in a total of 25 pounds. But now I am very disappointed, I had the fill last week, about 4 cc. I still feel hungry and am not loosing anymore weight. Besides that, I feel I can eat everything and drink any amount, I do not feel any difference in having the Lap Band.
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The only thing that helped me break my stall is the bootcamp diet that a member has on this forum Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Discouraged and scared to eat
adriant replied to TMHopkins's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I suffered badly as you are so they consultant here in the UK put me on anti sickness tablets and it really helped. Surprised you're trying Jello the first two weeks should be liquid's only, then pureed foods. I will be starting week 4 on Monday and have lost nearly 40 lbs, still have the occasional vomiting so have reduced the amount I consume to 150 ml and things have settled down. Good luck and God Bless. Sent from my HTC 10 using the BariatricPal App -
I just had my surgery on Thursday, Oct. 22nd. I am sooo proud of myself. I am a little gassy, but otherwise I am ok. I had to do the liquid diet for 16 days before my surgery, so I am ok about the next two weeks of liquid. You will be fine!!! We have to keep in mind that this surgery is for our health! We made this decision because we love ourselves and our families! It is so worth it! I would do it all over again! Good luck!
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Okay so first let me start by saying I have a hate/love relationship with Phentermine. And also, I think my dietician is mad that I started taking it. That aside, I got weighed at my detician's office yesterday and she confirmed that I've lost 6 lbs! Happy camper. Well when I first started taking the Phentermine, I realized that it was going to take awhile to get used to. It kept me up til 1:00-1:30 am every night! I was like, how the hell am going to get up for work in the morning? And somehow I did. I was wide awake! Weird. So basically, the Phentermine bothers me for about 2 hours every day and that when that first effect of jitters wears off, I feel better. I've cut down on portions, ate healthy foods, and I only drink water. I take that back, I also drink coffee but only in the mornings and I am trying to ween myself off completely because I know I can't drink it after surgery. My plan is to stay on Phentermine for one more week to see if I can lose more, and then I'm going off. But I feel good weighing 215 lbs again! Anyone else try Phentermine? Did you have a similar experience?
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Need help/motivation
moregoodtimes replied to kacy100plus's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is hard when you dont drop what you expected to. I had read and read so knew i could have a slow start, but when it actually happened, i found it very disheartening but pushed through and just kept doing the right thing. I lost NONE until about mid way through the 3rd week but then started dropping a pound here and there. I still usually lose for 3 days then stay the same for 3-4 days...rinse and repeat. Just trust your sleeve, stick to the program, and it will work for you! -
I'm scheduled for the 5th too! I think you may need to go to your dr. Since you still have a week they could get you a z-pack antibiotic if necessary to knock that out before surgery. I do think they make you reschedule if you are sick. Don't wait though. Good luck!
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Today I started soft foods. Yippee!!!! I had a very strange sensation when I ate my yogurt w/ fruit. I felt very full in the top of my stomach (my stoma I guess). Couldn't have eaten another bite. But the bottom have of my stomach felt empty and kept growling. Not gurgling with food, but growling from emptiness. It wasn't head hunger either because I didn't want to eat another bite. Very strange. Also, I just experience "sliming". I was so afraid it was going to come back up. But I lifted my arms and walked it off. Thank goodness. I forgot about the warning that soft foods need to moist. But the good news is that I obviously have some restriction (from swelling I'm assuming). Full liquids were just going right through me with no restriction at all. I'm glad to be on the next phase. I hope the restriction stays for awhile since I can't get a fill for 4 more weeks.
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Thanks. I'm one week out. I called the doctor's office and the Med Asst said it should be ok as long as I can drink ok and I'm not nauseous or stuck. She recommended drinking someting warm to help dissolve it. She said she'd text the doctor. It doesn't hurt. I can feel it but it's not uncomfortable. I'm just freaked out.
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I was cleared for all foods by my doc and NUT at 8 weeks. I tried corn on the cob at 9 weeks, and did fine. It was so delicious. I have had it three times in the last month. I can eat 1 very small ear, but then chose to have just a half ear the other times to be sure to have room to get my protein in. One half ear was very satisfying. Remember, it is a starch, so count the carbs in your daily totals. This is something you will have to be careful about. Half ear. Not often. Self-discipline.
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Help. I gained a pound
Djmohr replied to fuzzyfeline's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The biggest thing is making sure you get your Protein and Water. I have weighed myself everyday since I had my surgery at the end of September. If you are going to do that, you have to remember that your body weight fluctuates everyday. You probably did not gain a pound but it is water weight. It takes an excess 3500 calories to gain a pound. I can almost guarantee you that you did not do that. If you are going to weigh daily you have to make sure that you don't let it freak you out. There will be times when your body takes a break, it is likely in starvation mode. My longest break was 3 weeks and that was very hard and a bit frustrating but totally expected. The body is actually fascinating, it trys to control you. You are testing it and it is testing you. If you go a couple weeks without losing then you need to examine what you are consuming but for now, you really need to focus on getting your water and protein in. It is the most important thing. Use your scale only as one tool in your tool box. Use your clothes and how you feel guide you as well. Good luck! You are going to do fantastic! -
I was sleeved March 2nd of this year. I've lost 55 lbs and I'm happy about that but I have been in a stall since my last drs appt on April 4th I haven't lost any weight since then. I've tracked my food, upped my calories to 800-1000. I'm still not able to do much exercise wise because of my back and knees but I walk some. In the past I have never been able to lose more than what I have now and I have at least another 120 to go. I'm really starting to get bummed out,I even had an ice cream last night. I know that doesn't help but I was weak. I'm not even a big ice cream fan so I don't know why I did it. I'm drinking a protein shake now and am back on the wagon. I'm just wish I could get the scale to move. I'm usually very optimistic but I'm g feeling defeated. Thanks for letting me vent.
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I had my surgery on February 13 this year and surgery went fine. I lost about 45 pounds to date and did not have any issues. I’m trying to prevent stalling because the weight was coming off pretty regularly and now it has drastically slowed down. I burn about 700 cal a day and my energy is fine. My main issue is getting enough calories. I consume on average about 500-600 cal a day if I’m lucky. I get 90-100 g of protein mostly from shakes. I never get hungry and forget sometimes to eat. I’m not looking to consume more food just raise my calories but I am worried about stalling. Did anyone stall because of too few calories and if so what did you do to balance it?
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Any advise please!
back2barb78 replied to indymomma's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jinxxy's right. You're probably eating/drinking too much too fast. I'm over 2 weeks out and still on liquids. Lay off the beans! {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(} -
I too had my first fill last week. He put in 3.5cc and I dont know if its where I will need to be but I noticed a difference immediatly. It may be that another fill is needed in your case. I too was hoping to be full after 3-4 botes but that isnt happening... its more like 8-10 bites depending on what it is....so until I get to that point I am sticking with 1000 calories a day. For me I know that will result in a 2-3 lbs loss per week. My next appointment is in 2 weeks so it will be interesting to see what happens.
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Thanksgiving Went Great
kyllfalcon replied to CowgirlJane's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Yay for you! I did not do anything special such as eat lighter before or after, and I did nibble a little here and there as I cooked, and I still lost a portion of a pound! Truthfully, I used to eat half the pecans that weren't used. This time, I only ate three, that was all I wanted! I ate what I wanted during the main meal, I ate dessert, I ate leftovers. I had my dinner last Sunday, long story, so I've had almost a week to see results, good or bad, and so far so good! This sleeve thing is great, no? -
A Great Week! 4 Biggies Including Weighing Less Than My Husband!
Queen of Crop posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Finally! Hey, maybe it's only one pound, but at last I weigh less than my husband.....(who is tall and slender). Plus I had three other big NSV's this past week!!!!! Posted those and some photos on my Sunday blog. www.queenofcrop.com Wishing everyone a great Sunday.... www.queenofcrop.com A Year in Life of WLS -
HELP!!! - I have an itchy rash
Long2BFree replied to lsullivan68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm three weeks post op and have a rash going on too. I saw my doctor this past week and he didn't know what it was but put me on antibiotics just in case. He told me not to put any lotions on my stomach but to take Benadryl instead. It relieves the horrible itching but also makes me very sleepy. -
I am 2 weeks post op and last night I was leaning forward and went to reach my right arm and felt a pull/pinch around my largest incision line where the port is. I was awake half the night thinking I did something really wrong and made a suture come undone or the port flipped. It hurt last night to get in and out of the bed a few times. I took tylenol this morning and feel a little better. I don't know if I should call my surgeon. It is Sat. and I do not want to get him pissed. It was just a strange feeling and I am really not sure what happened inside. Anyone out there felt the same thing in your past experience and what did u do ?
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I am 2 weeks post op and last night I was leaning forward and went to reach my right arm and felt a pull/pinch around my largest incision line where the port is. I was awake half the night thinking I did something really wrong and made a suture come undone or the port flipped. It hurt last night to get in and out of the bed a few times. I took tylenol this morning and feel a little better. I don't know if I should call my surgeon. It is Sat. and I do not want to get him pissed. It was just a strange feeling and I am really not sure what happened inside. Anyone out there felt the same thing in your past experience and what did u do ?
