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lapband or plication surgery?
ttny007 replied to minina's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hey everyone I had the lapband with plication with Dr. Yoo at Duke in NC Had it done friday june 10 and so far doing good. I am never hungery and I have not even had a fill yet, lost 10 pounds in one week. Do your research but I am very happy. Good Luck Theresa -
Oh, and of course there was a pre-op diet. It was only for 4 days (because of my lower bmi) but I did it for a week to lessen my pre-surgery worries.
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I'm a week and a half postop and I'm also having trouble with my protein shakes but its not the protein its the milk. Apparently lactose intollerence is very common after abdominal surgery. I switched to a lactose free, fat free milk (or light soy milk--whichever is on sale) and my Unjury mixes great and I tollerate it MUCH better. I had tons of gas pain and belching with skim milk. Yogurt and cheese have less lactose than milk-so thankfully they shouldn't bother me too much!
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My doctor recommends American whey Protein. I get it online at Bodybuilding, weight loss supplements, Protein shakes, fitness supplements, muscle building supplements. I like the Double chocolate. They also have protein bullets. They are liquid Protein in 25grams and 45grams of protein. I am on a liquid diet this week before surgery and have to do 2 protein shakes a day. So, it helps to have something a little different. Alot of people at our support group uses stuff from GNC or Vitamin Shoppes. Good Luck! Mary
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There's a couple of things you can do. 1) You can continue at 40 grams per day. 2) You can go up to 50 grams per day. 3) You can get some ketostix to measure your ketones and see at what level your body actually stops producing ketones, then back down about 10 below that level. The ketostix method is the best when you first start low carb , and they are somewhat reliable, but not always. If you have been on low carb for a while ketostix lose their accuracy. I found an amazingly detailed blog post about this at: http://ketopia.com/w...-your-ketostix/ In a nutshell, here's the highlight of what it said: So I think that 40 grams or 50 grams either should be fine, with a few caveats: 1) If you start craving carbs, even a little, you are eating too many carbs. 2) Try to minimize starches, or anything with added sugar 3) At every decision point, choose the lower carb option if you will get as much satisfaction out of it. As an example I use the Heinz sugar free ketchup, which has about 1/3 or 1/4 the carbs or regular ketchup. 4) If you are going to splurge on carbs, try not to exceed about 20 or 25 grams at a time 5) The worst combination of food groups that you can possibly eat is a fat and a carb at the same time. Items such as french fries and cake frosting are examples. If you are going to eat 20 or 25 grams of carbs in a meal, let it be just carbs, or a Protein and carb combination, without much fat. If you are getting 10 grams of carbs in a meal then it won't matter as much if it is combined with fat 6) If you are still using chewable Vitamins or supplements, or gummies, switch over to the pills if possible. You should be far enough along to take the pills without crushing them.
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29lbs in 7 weeks is amazing, especially because you were a lightweight to start...
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Well I made it through day one. It actually wasn't as tough as I thought it would be. I had four protein drinks, drank lots of water, and had a sugar free Jell-O cup. Not to share TMI but I just started my period so we'll see how this next week goes. How's everyone else? I know there were several of us starting this liquid diet on the same day or around the same time frame. How are you guys holding up?
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I was told the point is to drink liquids/shakes. The liquid process is for the liver to shrink, so that they can perform the surgery more effectively. Additionally, to train you to survive off of liquids post-op. I was told that even though you are on a liquid diet you should still try to drink as close to 1,200 calories as possible. so 3 shakes at 160=480cal. And last thing they also told me that I can have some limited things; like vegetables (once a day), yogurt, cottage cheese. oatmeal, everything has to be plain. no butter, seasonings, salad dressing, sugar, etc. I got a lot of info from the internet also. Search "shrink liver" Lastly, NO soda or caffeine.
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I'm 5 days out from my surgery. Everything went perfect during surgery. After surgery I struggled with severe pain, and continue to do so. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days and then begged to go home... I now regret that. I am weak, exhausted and in pain. The painkillers give me moments of peace but barely. I am struggling through drinking fluids, protein, and cream of wheat. Every swallow results in a sharp, almost unbearable pain that shoots through my chest. I walk a tiny bit and need to sit down. My headache is going on 3 straight days. I thought this entire process would be smooth and easy for me. I'm healthy with no co-morbidities, young, and not extremely overweight. This is something I thought about and committed to for 6 months, and it feels so disappointing now. I'm losing weight...12 pounds in the past 5 days, but I feel like complete crap. Please tell me it gets better! Am I doing something wrong? Suggestions?
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Wow, is it really that close?
Nancy Rivers replied to Nancy Rivers's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
So, I had the psych eval today and I think she will recommend me for the surgery - at least that what it sounded like. There was an interview and then I had to take two questionnaire tests. But based on the interview she said that she would recommend me. I also found out that my referral letter from my PCP still had not been received. So, I spent the afternoon working on that. Made about 4 phone calls to my PCP's office and finally got them to fax me the letter along with 5 year weight history. I just faxed it over to my surgeon and called to make sure they received it which they did. YAY! One more item off my checklist! Just the EGD now on Friday. I'm getting nervous about that for some reason. I know that he's just basically going to knock me out and put a scope down my throat to get a visual, but still, I'm getting nervous. How weird is that? Then on Monday I get to sign the consent forms, do the pre-op teaching and get the "package" for the pre-op diet that will have to start the next day as that will then be 2 weeks before the surgery. In just 3 short weeks from today, I will be undergoing the surgery and starting my new life! Wow - this is going quick! -
I was told at my 3 month post op I could take tablets.
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Yes, very small slice. VERY thin crust and didn't even eat the crust crust BUT ... I haven't had my first fill yet. I expect much of that to change once that happens next week.
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Well I'm at restriction and do not handle salad very well. I end up picking and eating at the toppings. For example a grilled chicken salad..I am done at 3 or 4 strips. I have been banded for 18months and have lost 108lbs. I can eat pizza, but my one piece is usually pushing it, Thin crust does go down easier but bread is not a huige stuck issue for me, its usually protein if I have eaten too big of a bite, Iusually shy away from bread but I am not going to eat pizza and gnaw a little bit on the crust, That's the best part. I don't really eat it or a lot of it but I will dip it in garlic butter and suck on it. I mean geez if you are going to eat fatty pizza you might as well enjoy it, after all I'm lucky to get one piece in compared to the 6 plus prior to banding, so I am going to enjoy it.
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I'm almost 6 months out and beyond frustrated with the stall and very slow weight loss! I've started using fitness pal and I'm having a hard time staying with I the amount of fat gram I'm allowed. Any suggestions? By the way I don't like mushy foods only once with texture. Please help
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I am on a 2 week diet of Optifast.
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Congratulations. I had a RNY Gastric Bypass 11 months ago, and I remember the first few weeks were rough. There was so much complexity built into the meal plan, Protein supplements, medicine, Vitamins, Water intake, etc. But it does get better. I reached my happy state at 6 months, when everything started to work and all the problems melted away.
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Cant seem to get under 180
smiles_so_luvly replied to 1972's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I just had my surgery Feb 18, the first 2 weeks I lost 30 lbs and now for 2 weeks straight I haven't lost anything. I feel like I'm doing something wrong. -
I had the same perfect experience as you. I never had purping, vomiting, gas, NOTHING! I know I am very, very lucky. I did 1 week of liquids followed by mushys. I am 7 weeks post op, have had 2 fills, good restriction and I follow the rules but there have been no foods that I can't eat. As a rule, I do not eat bread. By the time I eat my protein, I am too full anyway. I don't know whether it's because of my doctor or what but I am NOT complaining. Hoping you continue to have a great experience too...
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Cindy LOVE LETTER to YOURSELF night before Vertical Sleeve Surgery AUG 3, 2014
cindyvirden.com posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dear Cindy this is your LOVE LETTER TO YOURSELF Jeremiah 29:11 You can do this! YOU have for this! The old will be gone The "New" will come Jesus Loves You! YOU ARE THE DAUGHTER OF A KING! Remember when times get tuff, YOUR WHY... A DAUGHTER that calls you MOMMY Cindy you where created for GREATNESS! I BELIEVE IN YOU Water SIP Protein & walk! Then REPEAT Cindy remember your weight loss journey begins in your MIND & SPIRIT You are creating Health & Abundance CINDY LOVE YOURSELF. Take care of your NEW self! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FOR BEING PART OF MY #weightlossjourney. FOLLOW me ON #youtube & watch the video Love Letter to myself the night before Vertical Sleeve surgery! http://www.cindyvirden.com HW 268 SW 250 CW 242.8 TL 25.2 pounds TL since surgery on August 4, 2014 7.2 pounds #vsg #verticalsleevegastrectomy #verticlesleeve #gastricband #gastricbypass #gastricsleeve #weightlosssurgery #bariatricsurgery #bariatricfood -
Shopping for my Hospital stay!
ramsmommy replied to LynRey70's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That is to funny I was on the way home from my pre-op apt and my hubby started singing the same thing and now it is stuck in my head for the last 3 days...I am June 10th also...I am so incredibly excited...not nervous at all. I am sure that will come the morning of lol...- 1 reply
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Just wanted to thank everyone for this site! I'm two weeks (yesterday!) post op and this community has been such a help. From reading others struggles, issues and successes to being able to ask questions and everything in between---I love it. For example---for the first time since sleeved, today I'm feeling hunger about two hours after eating. Of course the "oh my gosh the surgery didn't work" brain kicks in. I just did a search for "hungry" and found a few threads where others ha dealt with this at various stages. My fears were calmed. Sometimes we know something intellectually, however in the heat of the moment, when left to out own devices we convince ourselves that something is abnormal. It could be that many of (pre-sleeve) us are used to be the exception to the rule. Always the hungriest. Always the biggest. Always feeling like a failure. That's all. Thank you to everyone who encourages, shares, gives the hard to hear info and all who are in this community!
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Reading something about an experience and imagining how it would be is a world of difference from actual experience. The thing becomes 3 dimensional and stares you in the face. That's when you apply your research and go to war. You are doing good, youthguy80, your brain is working and your body will benefit no matter how loudly it protests.
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I have tried the watermelon protein shots. Not the greatest but tolerable in taste. Only 3 oz i think. Not sure if it was the right kind of protein or not. Still got some in my fridge.
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Stay away from most of the protein "bullets" and "shots" that you will see in stores and read about online. If you look closely at their ingredient list, you will see that they are made with "collagen" protein. These products are attractive to bypass patients because they contain very large amounts of protein in very small volumes - usually 3 to 4 ounces. The problem is that collagen protein is an incomplete protein (meaning that it is missing one or more of the nine essential amino acids that your body requires and cannot manufacture). In addition, collagen (aka "gelatin" protein) has a PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) digestibility score of 0.08. The PDCAAS has been adopted by the Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the World Health Organization as the standard for measuring all proteins. Proteins are ranked on a scale of 0 (least digestible) to 1 (most digestible). Whey, Soy, Milk, and Casein proteins all have a PDCAAS score of 1.0. All the protein in the world is useless if your body cannot digest it.
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Hi my name is Rachel I had my lap band done on 12/3/08 & go for my first fill on 1/13/09
