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Liquid diet! How much weight to loose??
btrieger replied to Tori1983's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think I lost 10 pounds during my 22 day pre-op liquid diet. I must have really missed the boat on the 14 pounds a week think. -
Today is my first Thanksgiving since being "sleeved" on April 30th. My journey in pre-op began November 1st, 2013 and since then I have lost 140 lbs!!!! I am 22 pounds to goal, and I feel fantastic!! This journey has come with some sacrifices. It is not a quick fix, however, it is a wonderful tool, if you use it correctly! I exercise 5 days a week or more, I eat clean, avoid all carbs and sugars, and live on Protein, veggies, and a tiny bite of fruit now and then. I weigh and log everything that I possibly can on My Fitness Pal and I am sticking to an 800 calorie diet until I reach goal. I am bummed at times that I can't eat some of the yummy foods my family and others are eating, but I am in such a different mindset now that I get over it within minutes and I just keep on doing my thing. For those of you considering this surgery, I say DO IT, but keep in mind that it's not a quick fix and it won't make you "skinny" if you aren't willing to do the work. Yes, you can eat whatever you want in small amounts and lose weight initially, but from what I hear, keeping it off is the hard part. If you don't change/break those bad habits now how will you keep the weight off? That's been the struggle for us all along, right?? Just some "food for thought" on this food-laden day. Happy Thanksgiving, all! Stay healthy and eat healthy today (and a bit of exercise won't hurt, either). Your body will be thankful!
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50 Pounds Down!...
suepeeps replied to Lucabelle1313's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would hardly call 50 pounds in 1 month a stall!! Way to go. Your body is probably trying to figure out WTH???? lol Keep up the great work!~ -
6 weeks/ 8 weeks lost 30 lbs
GypsyQueen replied to vegasneon's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am 8 1/2 weeks post op and am down only 24 lbs. (but not fretting as I lost 45 lbs on my 6 mo. pre op). In those 24 lbs. though, I've dropped 4 pant sizes. i'm hoping slow and steady wins the race. -
I smoked before and after surgery and just quit 2 mo. ago and it stalled my weight loss. I wish I had quit before. If I had it to do over again I would have quit first.
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Smoking
hakunamatata_ca replied to hakunamatata_ca's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
That is so great you have quit. I think I have been smoking more just thinking about quiting. I wasn't going to try patch on until heading out for surgury but I think I will get on that tomorrow morning to start my work day and see how it goes through the week for me. I leave Sunday night / early Monday morning next weekend. Thanks and congrats to you! -
Omg ours are super similar I was 249 signing up Then 228 day of surgery And now I'm 216 So cool! I'm three weeks out of surgery .
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Hi, How is the book going? I read the book before and quit, had a crises and started up again. Then I went on the actual course. I've not touched a ciggie since 3 June 2009. And I'm a happy non-smoker. So all the best. I hope it works for you. To my mind it's the only book or course that works and I've tried every method.
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I tried to quit , I was 40 regular a day , bad day somedays even 60 , disgusting isnt it , anyway pre op I tried to quit but only managed to get down to 10 regular a day and it was a struggle , my first op on 25th March until 4 days after 2nd op on 1st April I managed with none and really tried to keep but failed , , a few days I was back on 10 a day . a couple of weeks on Im on abou 15 - 20 a day and seem content , I have however changed from regular to lights hoping well perhaps if I can get nictoine intake down I can try cut back say 1 a day and get down to 10 lights a day and then try quitiing again. Sadly I think Im having to concentrate on the band more and quitting smoking will have to take 2nd for a month or two until I get fully settled down with the band. I wish you all the best and hope your will power is a lot better than mine , no easy task by any means sadly for me .... my love for a smoke is as great as my love for food. Perhaps instead of the band I should just have gotten my lips stitched together LOL , that would have solved both problems at same time :wub:
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post op 3 1/2 years RNY in Maine
Karyn Williams posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My journey from chronic illness & pain to ongoing wellness: Nothing comes easily, it takes work and dedication to making yourself top priority. -
Employers and Surgery
HDubSleevery replied to KMP85's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
E is an fmla requirement that you have at least a certain number of hours with the employer. I think it is 1250? I'm not sure when you started with your job but they may be saying December because you are not yet eligible under the federal law. Fmla is the family medical leave act. The federal government requires all employers over a certain size to comply with this law. I think it is 10 employees minimum. Fmla gives employees the right to apply for job protection due to illness, pregnancy, or to care for a family member with an illness. If you meet the criteria your employer must grant you up to 12 weeks of leave to return to work. The leave can be paid or unpaid according to individual company policy. Short term disability pays your wages upon illness or accident. -
Went back to work today
badonkadonkbutt replied to txbecca's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been wondering how people feel when you go back to work. I have a desk job but do a lot of twisting and turning and running to grab this or that......My doctor says to plan to be off a week. I plan on scheduling it just as a 'vacation' so that I don't have too tell too many people what I am doing. Anyway, hang in there Rebecca! You are doing great already!! -
Question Bandster Family??????
ldjstonband replied to ldjstonband's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh yeah I'm so exited I go Wednesday to check incisions and maybe get out on mushies. But I've already lost 25 lbs from pre diet and this week. This is great so far I'm scared to go through banister hell as everyone calls it. -
How long did you stay in the hospital?
Lori21769 replied to Dave_NW's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was in 5 days, and saw my surgeon two weeks after the surgery. -
So ive been under the assumption that im having the sleeve surgery done. However when i logged into my patient portal I saw under my upcoming appointments and procedures this: Planned Procedures Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope Does that mean it was changed to bypass without me knowing it? Or is that just a generic term posted for it? I plan to call but he is out of the office this week.
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good luck to ya kenny! I had similiar...my pre op started 3 days out with soft foods then on the day before liquids.... My doc explained that sometimes in bigger people it just makes life easier for them to have the small intestines and bowels a little empty...so go drop the kids off at the pool.... LOL ...if ya know what I mean! LOL ....sorry to be gross, just trying to help for post op! I was banded a week ago and have no regrets...by day 4 I was on liquid tylenol...and today I just feel as if I did a few too many sit ups.... I thought mine was too easy too, the whole process from seminar to band was less than 4 months... but I was wrong...just be prepared to have ur own experience...and if u got a minute a great book I would reccomend would be Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies...its been my bible pre & post op in giving a good sense of whats to come and whats normal and not.... hope this all helps and good luck today!
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3 days until my new life begins!
ElizabethNYC replied to brbm6's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tomorrow is your big and CONGRATS and of course good luck!!! I was stuck on chicken and beef broth until just last week now I am on my mushy phase. Sorry I couldn't help more! -
From the album: Post Op
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How quickly did you schedule surgery after insurance approval?
southernbelle13 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started this journey on 6/4/09 and I just found out I got approved on 9/11!! I am due to talk to the office and schedule surgery this week. My question is, how quickly were you able to get your surgery done after approval. I have a wedding to attend on 10/24 so I would like to have surgery on 10/1 or 10/2. I am just wondering if that is too much to hope for. Thanks for the help!:tongue2: -
So I got my approval and VSG surgery date (5/15 - yay!). During my pre op visit with the doctor, I asked about recovery time in the hospital and how he tests for leaks. I asked about going back to work. I've got my diet instructions. But after reading through the boards, I never asked about bougie size (how big will my stomach be post op). Is there anything else I missed that should be on my list of questions? I've got 4 weeks to ask until surgery! Thanks for the help!
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I would suggest the preop diet of 3 premier protien shakes, 2 green salads, 1 serving of 6-8oz protien,,, keeps carbs and sugar low, protien high. I lost 23# in 14 days in this diet Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App
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Same thing has been happening to me! Except it has been a month since surgery for me!! Put on about 2-3 lbs since then and so far it isn't going anywhere!! :thumbup: I hope everyone is right and once I get a fill at the end of the month the scale will move in the right direction!! (for both of us )
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Bariatric surgery should be compared to being pregnant!!! 1. My taste have changed not a good or bad thing 2. My belly feels like 80pounds 3. My moods are here and there 4. My cravings are outrageous 5. The worst is smells, they make me sooo nauseous Thought I'd put up how I have felt today bc it's been a trip of gas more gas and nausea. I didn't do anything out of ordinary but walk two times around the house and sip sip sip which I could have done to fast. Happy weekend y'all!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Samantha Ferricher commented on Samantha Ferricher's gallery image in Before and After Lap Band Photos
After on a cruise with my in laws about 3 months ago! -
My wedding day in Kingaroy, Qld, Australia. 3/5/2008. I was 121kg then.
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From the album: My wedding last year in May
