Search the Community
Showing results for '3 week stall'.
Found 17,501 results
-
I keep reading about people who are on a two week liquid diet. I don't have to do one of those. I wonder why hospitals are all different. Has anyone had to have a test for carbon monoxide from smoking?
-
IDKY my eye was immediately drawn to your subject line. LOL! I've heard we should wait a year! Yup, that's what I heard. With that said, I'm 5 months post op band to sleeve revision & I've had a few since then. Not many, but at least 3 or 4 in total. What I can tell you, beside what you already know about the empty calories..etc.., is that you get tipsy MUCH quicker! it seriously only takes me less than 1/2 cup to feel the effects. I rarely drink, but when I do, woo hoo!!! LOL, be safe!
-
Lainafoust, I am in exactly the same place as you. Very irregular b.ms, and very few. I was sleeved June 4, 2018 and I might have one good crap per week.....maybe. I will try the milk of magnesia trick as mentioned in previous post. Good luck! 😊
-
Hi-- Was lucky on both fronts, I think. No nausea, but they may have been controlling that medically while I was in the hospital for 2 days. Once home, no nausea. I had awesome pain control in the hospital. Once home, I took pain meds for one day and then pitched it because it made me feel weird. No pain except for where the drain had been. That was more of an ache that I would feel when movong from bed to standing up - it would be around for a few minutes and then go away. Nothing too major. It took about 2 weeks to completely disappear. I didn't have terrible gas pains either. I slept with a heating pad for a couple of weeks, but I tink that was more psychological :-) It just made me feel good. Everyone is different...
-
Drinking my Smoothe Move tea in the hopes of moving things around, Some abdominal pain but nothing that is to bad, I am enjoying taking a nap mid day, it feels like a real luxury, Still struggling to get my protein and water in daily. 2 more weeks of full liquids then 4 weeks of soft proteins. Looking forward to real food. I have lost 5 lbs since my surgery although I am not focusing on it. Hang in there ladies, we got this!
-
Protein shakes and vitamins
stacielynntate replied to jennibaby's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Of all the protein I tried from Pure Protein, Premier Protein, EAS, Isopure my favorite is Unjury chocolate splendor powder. You can go on Unjury website and order a sample/starter pack and they will send you 2 envelopes of 5 flavors to try. The premade shakes after surgery are now way to sweet for me. For vitamins I use trader joes chewable multi and get a chewable calcium from celebrate vitamins. Celebrate vitamins has a sample pack you can get for $3 bucks as well and the. If you rider you get a $3 credit in your first order. -
I was sleeved 12/22 and went back after 4 weeks to a fairly busy ICU doing 13 hour shifts, too. At first it was awful but I've been back for 2 weeks and I promise it gets better! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App
-
I also only had very light incision pain and didn’t take any pain meds except Tylenol. But I took Tylenol on a regular schedule for a complete week. Every 6 hours I took Tylenol.
-
Hang in there... it will be sooner than you may think right now... for now maybe laying down or cuddling together will get you through the next few days... you should be able to be well enough in about a week.
-
I had my surgery Jan 14 and Jan 16 I was able to pick up and carry in a car seat. He was 4 months old at the time. I was sore but it had to be done. As I was the only one home with him I also have a 3 and 5 year old. It won’t hurt you if that’s what your worried about. It is uncomfortable and it wipes me out energy wise.
-
September 1 thru 5 Sleevers Wanted
foreverchange0914 replied to leapyear's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello! My date is sept 1 and I'm 11 days into my pre op diet!!! It was rough, but honestly after a few days I have more energy than I have had in a long time! Mine only allows 3 shakes a day, sugar free jello and broth. I leave tomm for Mexico and can not wait to get this going already! Look forward to keeping in touch -
Hi, I'm Cryss!
CreoleVSGGirl replied to CreoleVSGGirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That's great! I'm actually looking at late July or early August. In my 1st consultation they told me it could be as soon as 10 weeks if we didn't have any issues. So far we haven't had any. After my next appt on the 29th I'll find out then. Congrats on you starting your process too! -
I buy the Dynmatize Elite brand from The Vitamin Shoppe online. Love the cafe mocha flavor. pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4
-
Hahaha. Oh my!! Sorry to laugh but that was a brilliant description. I'm now one week post op and my bowels are still a concern. Seems I can't swallow enough Colace to keep things moving. Unless of course I do, and then I better run.
-
thats what my scale showed this am:thumbup: Im thrilled!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I stsrted at 211 and had surgery on 3/25/09
-
Had my first appointment with the surgeon this morning. Lots of information and I'm a little overwhelmed. They explained all 3 options they provide - roux en y, sleeve and band. They explained the typical success rates of each and how much weight I could expect to loose with each based on the averages of their 3000 patients. Now I'm even more confused than I was before. He said he can't recommend 1 surgery over another, but that I'd see the greatest results with the bypass. However, he also said I'm the perfect candidate for the band because I'm young and have few health problems and no mobility issues. The target he set for a healthy bmi is a loss of 132 pounds (I can't believe I'm carrying around an extra person, I've been in denial). He said based on the averages I'd loose 75% with the bypass, but only maybe 30-40% with the band. He stressed this is only an average....but there's no way to known if I'll be average or outstanding. He also said the band doesn't always work. I hate the thought of going thru the surgery and seeing no result. His PA said if it were here, she would go "all in" and get the bypass. She described the band as "you on your best diet." They said I don't have to decide until we set the surgery date. I'm just feeling really overwhelmed and this is the first place I wanted to go.
-
Puréeing soups
Lovelyladybee replied to Allyson724's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine started 1 week after surgery, I was told to purée any soups with lumps like chicken Soup with Lil lumps of chicken Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Water (liquid) is the main thing to worry about your first week, you dont want to get dehydrated...lack of protein the first week will not hurt you but lack of proper hydration will so if tea and ice chips are working dont push the protein to much...email to nut is a great idea also good luck!
-
Smart I am going to get some ramekins. Soon I will start cooking & make a recipe book. Some of the foods look very good. I still have 4 1/2 weeks before I can taste them. I will wait til I get closer to that stage. Nice that your husband eats what you eat. My husband loves to cook & he keeps thinking of different recipes he can make. I am glad my family is supportive except for my 18 year old son he is not on board which is expected. Ha
-
Looking for surgeon in Houston Texas to sleeve low BMI
judyk posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can anyone recommend a surgeon in Houston Tx that will sleeve a low BMI? My BMI is 32. I recently turned 65 so I have Medicare and AARP United Healthcare Suppliment Plan. Is it possible they will pay for the surgery? I will self-pay if needed. I have several co-morbidities, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, spinal stenosis and have had 2 heart attacks. My endocrinologist is recommending the surgery. Endo sent my info to Dr. Vadim Sherman. But that was 2 weeks ago and no phone call yet. I have struggled with my weight for so long that I just need some help. Thanks everyone for your help. -
Super slow weight loss
Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 replied to Yadifan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pretty normal - go for a hunt on these threads about the three week stall, and the three month stall and you’ll see they are both common! It will pass, just stick to your plan. 50lbs in 12 weeks is amazing, of course! No diet gets you that! Bit hard to tell cos your profile doesn’t give us your weight or goal - but rest assured, stalls are normal. I often find I lose SIZE in a stall! -
Cruising with your band
Cadets71 replied to SaraJaneQ's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have just returned from a 10-day cruise. I ave only had one fill, but I had no problems with the air travel to the port nor with the cruising itself. I found it very easy to stick to 3 meals a day. At dinner, our waiter kept saying I didn't eat enough, but he got used to me after about 3 meals. There are lots of healthy choices. Now, having said all that - I did succumb to the homemade bread (and a couple cocktails). I exercised every day in the Ship's gym and managed to keep my gain to 2lb. I leave for another cruise day after tomorrow and I am going to leave the bread alone, exercise like crazy and I think I will be fine. I see my surgeon tomorrow and I decided not to get a fill. I just don't want to be on a ship and get into trouble. Hope this helps. -
I was sleeved on 3/20. I have lost 34 pounds total. I now eat real food. I always take Protein in first. I fill up very quick. I do eat chobani yogurt and oatmeal, but I and a extra 15 grams of protein powder to it (this ups my yogurt to 31 grams of protein). My oatmeal I add 15 grams of protein. Just stay to a plan that works best for you, never attempt to over eat.
-
I am 7 weeks out and have lost 23 lbs. It's kind of slow but thats ok. I have to say that I eat quite a few things that I shouldn't. I eat whatever the family is eating, I eat too many sweets, and I don't chew slow enough. All the suggested eating plans are not without merit! I would probably lose a little faster if I cut out the sweets and carbs. But I don't wanna. There is no way I am eating over my calorie limit in a day. I'm a slow loser anyway. I'm not complaining though. I have the rest of my life to lose what I want to lose and I'll take it as it comes. I figure all of us sleeve people should just try to live life, eat pretty well and not be gluttons, and be happy that the weight will come off in good time. Like in the song - Don't worry be happy:)
-
I am 7.5 weeks out and I've lost about 45lbs. I'm wondering if that's normal or too slow??
