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Looking at your ticker and signature info, it appears to be 23 lbs since your surgery Feb 22. 23 lbs in 10 weeks is awesome. The first 6 weeks of being banded are for healing, not losing. Losing really doesn't start until we get our bands to the green zone which can take 5-6 fills. For me it took 4 months. Band literature says 1-2 pounds per week average weight loss. You are average 2.3, you are WELL above average. I think you are doing great.
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I recognize you and I think you know the drill so, I am not going to ask you the same questions. Are you saying you have lost 0 (zero) since surgery? I hope not. That does sound like a fill problem. How about losing inches, any? I have been losing about 1 lb. per week, drives me crazy!!!! I walk, exercise @ Curves, drink lotssss of water - still only 1 lb. each week. I hate how slowly the weight is coming off BUT..... the inches are great so.......for me win some lose little.
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Anyone else scheduled for July 9th..
disney2013 replied to AshleyLynn235's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am scheduled for July 9 at 9 am. I am both nervous and anxious. I had to do the dreaded 2 week liquid diet. My willpower was definitely tested. Good luck to you -
Started Liquid Diet Today - Observations
Lewiswife replied to LaDivaDev's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Peeing alot is normal...from being on liquids..I did the exact same thing except for mine was post op..I was on liquids the day before my LRNY gastric bypass (June 30th) and then for 2 weeks after. ..but it's a good thing...good luck! ???? Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App -
Lol I was in a three year relationship but we broke up about ten days before my surgery, I'm not really ready for attention lol I want to focus on myself! I went back to work this week and that has helped, getting dressed up feels good!
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Dr Jennifer Lane Medford Mass
sleevinpops replied to momo69's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'm in mass too! I go next week but through UMass in Worcester. A friend if mine is going next Wednesday out of Lawrence though! Good luck on your journey! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
seems such a long wait
juliegeraci replied to bandonme's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello, at the end of my journey I would have lost 120 lbs. I lost 30 lbs post op. I've been banded since June and have lost just over 30 lbs. I'm considered a slow loser at 1 lb per week. Best of luck to you. -
Hi EndoCollector congrats on your decision. I was recently banded and losing around two pounds a week. I had a fill 1 1/2 weeks ago. So I am taking the slow route but that's okay. It took a while to get to where I am. I can't say anything bad about banding yet other than getting a piece of dry chicken stuck last night. It HURT for about 30 minutes and then was all better. But it's not a mistake that I will make again for sure. Let us know how things go for you. Myra
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I had my RNY Gastric Bypass on November 14, 2016 and lost most of my weight in the first 9 months. I started this journey at a maximum weight of 360 pounds, and on my day of surgery, weighed 334 pounds and am down to 234 pounds. When I was released from the hospital after my Gastric Bypass, I wasn't sent home with instructions to stay on any PPIs or antacids, so since I was feeling great, I stopped taking my daily regimen of Pepcid. In February earlier this year (2017), I had a perforated intestine that nearly killed me (became septic) and was hospitalized for nearly a week after they repaired the hole in my intestines (near the pouch). I went through another treatment for H. Pylori and was on strong oral antibiotics for 6 weeks, and then have been continuing 20mg of Prilosec every day (have recently started weening myself off of it). In mid-April, I became severely constipated and impacted and was back in the hospital with a diagnosis of Prostatitis. Since then, I have suffered from chronic constipation and have had solid plateaus for several months at a time. I am posting my story because I am trying to see if anyone else out there has gone through anything similar, and I would like to understand if anyone lost more weight after their first surgical anniversary? I am having a Resting Metabolic Rate test tomorrow morning, so I am trying to figure out why I'm not losing more weight, but thought I would post and see if there is any hope. I am taking Probiotics (Culturelle), multi-vitamins, Calcium/D3 chews, and get all my Protein and Water in every day. I also exercise at least 2-3x per week. To get by, I wind up taking milk of magnesia roughly every other day...I only recently stopped taking Stool Softeners...I had been taking a Stool Softener (2x at night, every night for months). Ironically, I notice things move more easily on their own when I drink a glass of red wine after dinner, but don't want to depend on alcohol to help me go. So, I'm posting because of 2 things: the constipation and the amount of weight loss (the length of time, the plateaus, etc). I am hopeful that as I reduce the Prilosec that things will get better as my body starts producing more acid. Keeping my fingers crossed. Any thoughts?
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Hello everyone! Hopefully this New Year is starting off to a great start for you! I am 5 weeks post op and I am having a Problem. I am having trouble getting all my liquids in. I loved Water, but its really hard now to get down. Crystal light, etc disgusts me now. Some of the flavored water I don't like anymore. UGH!!! Is this normal? Is it normal to not feel hungry at anytime? Im pretty sure I am not even getting enough liquid or daily protein in as of yet. My NUT said that I will work up to the protein level. Has anyone else been through this specifically? Advice? Oh, I went to bariware.com and bought the tool there! Do any of you have that?
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Gastric ByPass on Nov. 10, 2020
ms.sss replied to cpudoctor2020's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Pre-op it was Optifast, and I could only get them either from my surgeon or from the Bariatric Clinic Office at HRH (I got mine from my surgeon). POST-op I used Isopure Dutch Chocolate (powder) exclusively...i found this was the least sweet of all the powders I tried. I blended it up with water, ice, a tsp of decaf instant coffee crystals and 2 tsps of Benefibre. In the mornings I may add a capful of Miralax if I was backed up (which happened often!). I also had some Isopure Unflavoured to add to food. I got these online from https://www.bodybuilding.com/en-CA/index , found this to be cheapest, even with the conversion and shipping costs. The giant tub (with the handle) is the best value. But maybe try a sample first before you commit to such a large amount (my husband drinks it too, so it was worth it for us). My surgeon was XXXX. Had 7 follow ups with him (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year). Again very uneventful. In and out really (I did not have any complications nor issues with weight loss). He's great. It was kind of a downer to have to go so far for so short an appt (I'm in north T.O., he's at Sheppard West), and his office was always very busy, so I often had to wait past my scheduled appt time to see him. Not really a big deal, but worth noting. There is no plan to see him again, but I was told to give them a call if I ever find the need to (I haven't). Edited to add: I put my surgeons name, but just removed it. Figure maybe I should DM you this info instead, lol...I sent it to your mailbox. Edit to add, part deux: I should mention that there are also (separate) follow ups with the clinic at HRH (1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years). My next scheduled appt will be next year at my 3 yr anniversary...i actually have no idea how long these will go for. I see the Nurse and the Dietician at these follow ups. I get my labs done, then they adjust vitamin regimen if needed, as well advise me on my reported eating. Personally, I don't get anything out of these follow-ups in terms of dietary advice that I don't already know. But getting my labs done is good. Also it sucks to have to drive all the way there and pay $25 for parking. -
Almost 2 Weeks Out.
NancyJerry replied to totlyspld's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It REALLY varies from person to person. You are doing FANTASTIC! If you want to know how you are doing, weigh it against yourself (it will help you remain sane). Always figure out how many pounds you've lost divided by the number of weeks that it took you to lose them. Medically speaking 1/2-2 pounds per week is spot-on. If you beat that due to this surgery - rejoice! If you make it - rejoice! And when you stall for a week (or two or three) - rejoice (knowing for once it doesn't mean you failed and will "quit" this diet - it will be short lived). Welcome to the loser's bench and keep up the great work! -
I am 9 days out from surgery and trying to see if I am on track. The first week I lost 8 pounds but that was all liquids. I guess now that I am adding more stuff to my diet just trying to see if I should expect this to continue or is 8 pounds only because I was on clear liquids?
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Depends on your body. You will continue losing though, so even if it slows down, don't get discouraged! Some weeks are better losing weeks than others =)
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Hi I actually cried about my old stomach... The headache is from not eating and then maybe not enough fluids.I had it too for about 10 days on and off.At the moment you are delicate and it is a big op so you will feel tired and sick,I certainly did. You will start feeling better soon.Just rest,sip and breathe.And dont worry about anything else.It takes a while to start feeling that everything will be ok,but it will.I sometimes read of people driving the next day and going to work in a week and I have no idea how they do that. Just try to relax and its baby steps at this point. Good luck and speedy recovery for you!
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I have been lurking for quite awhile, and I've learned so much. I'm now at the point that I want to be banded for sure and I have it narrowed down to three doctors. I want to thank all you posters. I am in awe of the amount of emotional and physical bravery I see on this site. You have been a wealth of information and inspiration, that has helped me with my decision. Devana Just trying to arrange the financing.
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Pain meds are making me nautious...
snowbird replied to Ellen86's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would give up the pain meds before I ate three days after surgery. -
Expedited Passport
TheNEWME! replied to charissa70737's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
My husband and I chose the option to obtain the "passport card" instead of the "book". The card can be used for all land and sea travel. The passport card is also half the price of the traditional passport book. Ours came in about 3 weeks after filling out the order. -
I had my surgery Sept. 8th. I have lost 18 lbs. My physian started filling my band 6 weeks after surgery and I am up to 6 cc's as of Thursday. I did great Thursday no issues I was on liquids. Yesterday I did great had a piece of ham and baked potato chips. When down great. Then supper hit me. I had been craving a hamburger. I have not attempted this. Did not have the bread, just the fixings. Took a bite and I thought I felt strange in my stomach. Took a couple of more bites and the pain hit. I managed to get something up, but it was not the meat. Could not drink anything. So I went to bed and thought it would go down during the night. Woke up and did breakfast. Took a bite of egg and it's not going down. Do I need to go to the ER and have them deflate me?
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I was told decaf only for the first 2 weeks. I then went to regular coffee after the nutritionist told me that was fine unless I was having trouble getting my water in. Absolutely no problems. Good luck!!
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I can't remember who it was that made the suggestion of Amplified Wheybiolic Protien Advanced powder. But THANK YOU!! :tt2: I went and bought the pouch for $25.99 from GNC on Thursday last week, drank for the first time on Friday and once a day since and I have dropped 5 lbs and gotten my energy back! I was feeling so tired from apparently not getting enough protein daily and my weight loss was bouncing up and down like a yo-yo. I am going to invest in the big container next and make it a daily part of my diet from now on. The only downside is that if you make the full serving amount it gives it will take most of the day to finish drinking it, or at least it did me. I used a smaller 16 oz container this morning and one scoop of powder which the guy at the store recommened and it was easier to finish. So I may have to do one in the morning and one at night, probably after I work out... :smile2:
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I did not go out to eat for three weeks, and then I was on mushies and had mashed potatoes. If you must go just bring your protein shake with you or order a glass of milk (if you are allowed milk).
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3 weeks Out, 1000 calories?
jembell01 replied to Meechymom87's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm almost two weeks out and can barely get 400 calories in per day. Those are protein shakes and chicken broth...I get about 50g of protein in per day, but I haven't gotten over 400 calories yet ???? -
Hello! I am new to the forum, although I have been reading topics for a few weeks now. I have my surgery next Thursday and am feeling nervous! I have never had surgery before, so the whole idea, while exciting, is definitely a bit scary. Any tips on how you guys went through the pre-surgery jitters? Also, I have been working out some to help my cardio/pulmonary function and eating well, any other pre-op tips for this week aside from doctor's instructions?
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I gained 5 lbs after surgery, and I was told it was from all the fluids they pump in you through the I.V. during your hospital stay, plus the swelling and gas. After 1 week the added weight fell off plus some! Give it time! It will all come off. Don't worry!
