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June 21 2017 new beginnings
Sc882012 replied to Sc882012's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Im doing better now that I'm in week two. I get a few gas bubbles because I forget I can't gulp water or whatever I'm drinking at the time. I haven't had nausea at all during this whole new life change which is surprising. Hopefully yours will stop soon it gets easier, I think when day 7 came everything seemed to be a lot better! I figured I needed more protein because my body was so week, my friend and I both got some protein shakes so we did that one day and felt soooo much better. And getting to have a few bites of yogurt was a nice change! Things are finally starting to get better! -
Help with Pre-Op Liquid Diet
Daisy Girl replied to PlBren's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was worried also. Every surgeon is different but mine had me on all liquid diet 7 days before scheduled surgery date. But I was so ready to begin the process and the week flew by that it didn't bother me. It's all worth it in the end. And I agree that this site up is invaluable in answering questions and for support! Good luck on your journey! -
i will be starting my pre-op two week diet in about a Month - the day I return from vacation. I know I am going to feel awful. I can't imagine going that long without solid food. And when I am hungry - I can't concentrate or sleep. How did you get thru it? Advice needed!
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Hey everyone! Sleeved 6/24. I know what everyone means about stalling! How many carbs should aim for each day?? I'm eating 60-70 grams of Protein and want to make sure I'm not eating too many carbs.
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Surgery tomorrow!!!
imwiththebandfl replied to trinitiek's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Best of luck to you! I got my band a week ago tomorrow, and I'm feeling really good. Just take it easy and give yourself a chance to heal...and follow the Dr's instructions. You'll do great! Today I was able to do EVERYTHING I normally would do, pre-band....all the household chores, shopping, etc... Can't wait for a fill! -
Hi CJV, My preop wasn't much. They just went over my medical history, what meds I am on and gave me some instructions. No eating after midnight the day before surgery, no asprin or ibuprophen the week before surgery (or after). Not much more was said. I had my surgery at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI. I was in the hospital overnight. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. My biggest fear was having the breathing tube inserted before I was put to sleep. The anestheiologist did have to insert the tube before I was asleep, but I don't remember a thing! I was up within a 1/2 hour of being woke up, I really had to go to the bathroom bad, and was not going to use a bed pan. It was a little hard to walk, but not a big deal. I was not given anything to eat or drink or except for Water while in, but I didn't want anything else. I went home less than 24 hours after my surgery and did well. The biggest advise I can give is after the surgery, make sure you drink, drink, drink. It was really hard for me to drink, and I am still struggling with it. I used to guzzle water and can't do that anymore, so I have a hard time getting enough down. I felt the effects of it too - felt like I was getting a UTI. Not fun. I did not have to take any pain medication after I got home from the hospital. I had some pain, but it wasn't that bad. Keep a pillow around. Cover your abdomen when you have to cough, sneeze or laugh. I also slept in recliner instead of my bed for the first week. I like to sleep on my side and it hurt to do so, so the chair kept me from rolling over! Where are you having your surgery? I was so excited about mine, everyone kept asking me if I was nervous, I wasn't -- I was just ready, ready, ready!!! Good Luck, Jody
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First Consult GREAT.. Insurance Changed DISAPPOINTED
3sonsitk posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So yesterday was my first initial consult with the surgeon, Dr. Amit Taggar with Florida Surgical Weight Loss Center. I'm currently 5'5, 256 with high cholesterol. I am so ready to have this surgery so that I can stop the medication train before it gets too outta hand. I was planning on a late January to early February surgery due to Aetna only required 3 months with a Nutritionist. Boy was I in for a surprise. My surgeon informed me that Aetna now requires 6 months supervised visits with the Nutritionist and that the plan changed this month. WTH?!!?! Oh well.. I can see this is going to be the longest 6 months of my life. During this time, I will focus on losing weight and exchanging bad eating habits for good ones. Thanks for reading -
I was a slow loser on the beginning. Don't get discouraged. It will be ok. I am 12 weeks out and am now down 56lbs (including pre op diet) and losing quickly now. Maybe the slower loss will help with loose skin. Hang in there, it gets better.
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The weight gain is from IV fluids they gave you in the hospital. It'll go down over the first week or two. The "waves" are stomach spasms. Very common.
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No weight loss since surgery
NancyDec20 replied to Hakuna Matata's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yes it is.. give your body a moment to adjust... its a huge thing you just did.. and its like still in shock over it.. trust me it will start coming off.. just keep up the protein and keep up the fluids.. and in no time you well see a difference.. just remember to also walk walk walk.. that helps with pain too.. and will make you feel better.. good luck and keep us posted here.. dont get discouraged.. it will happen.. and dont let the scale rule you.. I dont ever weigh until I go to the doctor.. then im like so totally suprised and happy.. .. maybe if you just weighed once a week. or just waited til the doctor appt.. -
We all go through it. It's a normal I went almost 2 weeks without losing a pound and in fact had gained a couple but when it started back I flew off again.
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Hidden Costs?
NewStart95987 replied to NewStart95987's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you Fran! It's unbelievable to me! I asked so many questions because I like to be prepared as best I can. I have spoken to my surgeons office several times and they never mentioned certain things, as the surgical center sends me a surprise letter less than 2 weeks before surgery. They will be billing me for my anesthesia and anything over the norm which is the 20% I pay. I have Anthem BC and they have been as helpful as possible on their part. I just think that maybe my surgeons office could have given me a heads up, something along "Hey, be prepared or check into XYZ." But nothing was said. They have been through this hundreds of times and I just find it frustrating. People need to know to prepare financially. It's not good for their mental/emotional health to get so close and the keep having the rug pulled out from under them. I do hope future banders ask more questions and ask several times! Something I learned, get as much as you can in writing!!!!! Thanks again for the wishes Fran. Have a great day -
Can Everyone Share their best tips for Success?
kacee replied to Sunshine08's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have three tips that worked like a champ for me.: 1. Weigh every day at the same time (like when you first get up) and log it online somewhere (I use FitDay...there are lots of programs). This is not so much to watch the weight FALL off, but to watch how what you eat correlates with the scales....you get a feel for what you body can work with. 2. Log every single food you put in your mouth on a program like FitDay or SparkPeople. You will become hypersensitive to what you put in your mouth. You will start thinking in terms of calories. This is what Weight Watchers has touted for YEARS and I always thought was "bull hockey". I am now a firm convert!!! If I overdo it for breakfast and lunch, I can know that I need to cut back for dinner, or vice versa, if I know I am going out to dinner in the evening, I will keep my intake low in the morning and afternoon. I try to keep intake to 800-1100 calories a day. 3. Set easily attainable "mini-goals".....My first was to hit 210. Then 205, then to get to Onederland...my mini-goals were 2-3 pounds each and I gave myself an adequate time to reach them. Right now my goal is to get into the 150's....I've been vacilllating from 160-163 since early December, because I have been "bad" during the holidays, but I am getting back into the game. Always set a goal you KNOW you can reach. As you reach them you will get greedy for more goals and successes. Sometimes a success can be going from 163.6 to 162.8. That's the beauty of a scale with 10th of a pounds on them. -
Can Everyone Share their best tips for Success?
destiny79 replied to Sunshine08's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you have to exercise. for me its a must I do 30-45 min of Cardio 6 days a week. I cannot just watch my calories it don't work for me I need the workout.. log your food I found that to be the most important -
PREOP SCAR TISSUE
Luvin_Life125 replied to LousPeachy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Your surgeon should be used to it. I had 3 previous abdominal surgeries before my sleeve surgery. I warned my surgeon too and he kind of blew it off when I had my pre-op consult. However, my surgery was scheduled to be done in 90 minutes and ended up taking over 3.5 hours. My husband was really worried while he was waiting for me to get out even though I tried warning him before I went in. I got the last laugh when I woke up and found out how long I was really in surgery for. Lol, maybe they will start listening to their patients. The only effect my scar tissue had on my surgery was making it take longer. Please don't worry about more than you need to and it will all end up as it should be in the end. Good luck and we will make some room on the loser's bench for you. -
I have been on liquids for 4 weeks. After my first post op visit I was told my stomach was still swollen so I had to stay on liquids for two more weeks. This has been the first week I try mushy foods. Although I've only tried a couple of tablespoons of egg, I'm trying to slowly try some form of food. I still mostly drink my liquids and I'm about to finish my 5th week Monday.
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4 days in this mental ward they call a hospital will drive you crazy. For the room rate they charge they sure don't want you to miss anything and keep waking you up to enjoy it. Will be good to be home. My step daughter just go home from collage in Japan will be here for 4 weeks then back to school. Japanese university's don't mess around but it's a way better education then what she would get in the states. Can you tell I'm BORED.
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Two week full liquid before sleeve diet motivation
Kfohiotime4change posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm only four days in to two weeks of full liquids prior to June 8 sleeve date and met with surgeon Thursday for prevealuation, approvals, anesthesiologist etc., and I already lost five pounds! Everything's a go and for those of you who are struggling with 'time' waiting, uncertainty, self doubt...hang in there. I've been second guessing myself for months and now it's ten days away. Sure it's hard giving up food emotionally but to gain my health, comfort, confidence and energy will be worth it! I'm so used to not losing weight in the past (or gaining) I was elated to see a few pounds gone in a couple days. Commit, dedicate and be confident. It IS possible ???? -
Pre-op Appointmet with my Surgeon
Billy363627 replied to meggiep's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you can start when every you want. Just call your doctor and tell him that you are planning a family thing and that your not starting your liquids until afterwards. He may move your date a couple of days but the girls in the office do understand that we are human and things happen.. I will give you some advice be very dedicated to your liquids. It will be hard as hell for the first 3 days but it is well worth it. The better you do on liquids right now is the better your going to do after surgery. Also get with doc and get started on a ppi (previcid,protonics,zantac..etc)if your not on one right now. It is awesome he is using a 32 bungie on you. it makes a small sleeve. The sutures make the sleeve tighter also. I am soo excited for you. this truly as been the most awesome thing I have ever done for myself. It has helped me with my self esteem as well as the way I look at myself as a whole. I wish you soo much good luck and a fast recovery. -
I have to keep my carbs under 50 or I will not loose. I didn't have trouble with that until at 6 weeks post op my surgeon raised me from 800 to 1,000 calories per day. I wasn't told what my carb level should be but reading what others are allowed is what I have based my carb intake on.
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Hey! I’ve done my six nutrition sessions and am meeting with my surgeon in a week. I was wondering what everyone’s timeline looked like after you finished your nutrition visits. (ex: 2 weeks for insurance approval, 4 weeks until surgery date). I’m trying to plan my time off and don’t know when I should start requesting time off. Thanks in advance! ❤️
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Hi everyone! Ok.. here wondering if anyone has had a problem with low Iron. To my knowledge I have not had any problems but my Aunt who has has surgery about 6mths prior to me has warned me to watch out for low iron. Is this common with VSG and besides taking 2 multi-vitamins daily and trying to eat red meat a couple of times a week I do nothing for iron.. any advice out there?
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Love Trying On Clothes!
maggie4778 replied to GabbyEstrada's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm almost 3 months out on the 17th and so far I'm down 46 pounds!!! Ya -
PREOP SCAR TISSUE
CanyonBaby replied to LousPeachy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@wannaBthinsoon The scar closest to my belly button was about an inch to the left of it. Then the one to the right was about 3 inches. Then the 2 upper ones, and the exit wound (where the stomach was removed) is in the typical area, on the left, and it is the largest of the 5, at about an inch long. One of the tops scars is just above where the gallbladder was removed (also laproscopically removed). All are healing really well, and are happy to be with "the rest of the group"!!!! I'm thinking of naming them!!!! -
Whats the best brand of Biotin? How much should i take a day? Im over 3 months post op and noticed a little hair shedding. Sent from my iPhone using VST
