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I don't know if that is normal, but if you can do it then I guess it is! I am out 13 months and can eat a whole lean cuisine spa meal and feel just right. . . my normal day goes like this B - quaker instant oatmeal with Water L - tuna sandwich on WW bread or whatever lean meat there is D - lean cuisine spa meal S - granny smith apples (very small) with the skins - Vitamins - diet soda Now on a not so normal day and i'm feeling blah, then i'll have whats above and enjoy slider foods too like crackers, some candy (especially black licorice) rum and coke (defizzed of course) piece of cake or pie, you get the picture. . . but not often ! Most times I fight the cravings and the boredom head hunger and drink tons of crystal light!
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what does it mean to be in the green zone.
Sojourner replied to blackleopard's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
As others have mentioned, it is being able to eat your allotted portions (or sometimes less) for your meal, and being able to go for 4-5 hours before feeling hungry again. In discussing this with my surgeon, he shared that not everyone will get to a "green zone", and that program compliance with diet and exercise will need to be part of one's successful weight loss journey. My band seems to have a mind of it's own...some days I can go 4-5 hours without hunger, other days it will be only 2 hours. I can't identify any patterns associated with the "mood swings", I just know that there are days when I have to take more of the responsibility for working with my band to loose weight. -
I had my first fill today...is it normal to feel a little lump slightly off to the side of where the needle was inserted? Honestly it feels like there is something under my skin, but I don't want to be paranoid yet and call the doctor...it was just a few hours ago...I was told to expect a little discomfort, but the lump is tender and annoying...can someone help me with this?
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I'll Succeed (Christina) may have a fabulous oportuntity to audition for a reality show. http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=5572 It got me thinking. If you could be on any reality show, what show would it be? I've decided that after I have had my band for a while, I will try for The Amazing Race. That or What Not to Wear. I think the Race would be more fun, but What Not to Wear would be more useful. (I've got no clue about clothes...) My DH is the one who originally suggested the Race... If they didn't have the food stuff on Fear Factor, I would love to be on that show! (heh, they never have people do things I'm afraid of, like walking in a crowd, like, New Orleans' Mardi Gra... But I have to be honest, I sure don't want to be on most of the reality shows I normally watch... I love the true crime shows on A&E... Oh, and can I get my DH on Queer Eye after he looses another 150 pounds????
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Frustrated--need support and advice
Angelator posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone, I had the lapband put in two years ago. I lost about 30 pounds and in the process of doing so moved across the country and had to find a new doctor to provide fills for my band. Although my original fill was under fluoroscopy (which obviously worked since I lost the 30 pounds), subsequent fills have been "blind" and have seemed to be either too tight or too loose. And to make matters even worse, sometimes when my band is loose, there are times when it gets super tight and I do the PB thing. It seems to be when I'm anxious or nervous I can't eat, but when I'm relaxed I can eat too much. I'm frustrated because I've gained back some of the weight I've lost because my band fill hasn't been right. I think I need to get a fill under fluoroscopy but I guess I'm skeptical about whether my band is even going to work for me anymore, especially given I've had it for two years and I know most people lose most of their weight in the beginning. Is it too late for me? Any opinions or advice would be appreciated. Thanks -
I had my band for 3 1/2 months now and I feel comfortable now with it. Well now that I learned how to work with it I don't seem to be losing any weight. At first I was walking on the treadmill at home and doing the Wii fitness but now I've joined the gym and I'm watching what I eat. I really think I'm at a good spot with my last fill because I'm not hungry as much. I don't get on the scale daily just on Mondays because I trying to get to 174lbs by Memorial Day. So do anybody have any suggestions on what maybe the issue or what I could probably do to start loosing weight again????
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all the boys are blonde and fair, and she's the only dark one, eyes, hair, skin. So my husband (he's italian) walks around holding her like a trophy, insisting to everyone "doesn't she look just like me?" he never mentions that our daughter in law is half spanish!
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Hi everyone, So Wednesday will be officialy a month since I had my VSG...I have only lost about 16lbs...I know it's a lot but i'd say most of that weight was lost in the first two weeks. For the past two weeks I just dont see any lose at all...my scale goes up and down but pretty much stays the same. Im tired and i feel icky most of the time, Im walking and trying to be active because I can totaly see myself getting depressed. I'v been told this is normal, but i don't think hearing that is helping at this point. I guess Im scared I'll be the first person I know that has this done and doesn't actually loose the weight...i'm still having a hard time getting in my fluid and Im only getting in about 35-45 g of protien a day...I burp so much when i eat or drink that it's making me not want to do either...im taking the pepcid and vitamins and now fiber chewables but it's not making a difference with my burping...I know ppl who went back to work after two weeks, i couldn't imagin going through al this and have to work a full day...im going to water arobics tonight hoping that will boost my mood...anyone else out there feeling the same way? Tesse
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Article about weight loss surgery/cosmetic surgery
CowgirlJane replied to suejersey's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
When I had excess skin, I still felt kinda fat. i knew in my head it was skin, but it looked like fat to me. I worked on alot of self acceptance, and I was "okay" with it preplastics, but ... i still felt like I had a good layer of fat. Yesterday a friend of mine said "you are now officially a skinny girl" - meaning I no longer need shapewear, cleverly disguised clothing. It is hard to explain, but post reconstructive plastic surgery I feel like I truly am at goal now. I suspect that the feeling of really looking more like a normal person is motivational for many - but only time will tell. I am 2.5 years out from my sleeve, still plenty of time to regain. -
This is going to be short and sweet. Everyone keeps on saying how they have NSV (non scale victories) and can feel their clothes getting looser or falling off completely and while those are fabulous victories, I'm a numbers girl. So here I am baring it all - the weight was pretty hard to disclose to begin with but now I'm going to share my measurements. My hopes are to be able to document how steadily I lose these inches (hopefully many and quickly). I did take "before" pictures last night but have not had an opportunity to upload them yet, those will come later. So on to the public mortification All in Inches Left Side Right Side Bicep 18.5 17.5 Fore Arm 13.5 12.75 Thigh 35.5 34 Calf 22.5 21.5 All around Hips 60 Waist 47.5 Chest 44.5 Boobs 49.5 Neck 14 Sizes 22 pants (snug but 24 are very loose) 18/20 top & XXL 40/42 DDD This is where I start, I'm not proud of it but I look forward to seeing the numbers come down.
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I had surgery 4/9 and in August I stopped losing weight and for 2 months I did not loose. I was totally freaked out, I then increased my intensity of my exercise from walking to running and increased from 45 min. to 1 hr plus and that got me losing again. Not as fast as I would like but I am losing again. Some of us are slow losers !!!
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A couple of weeks ago I was considering a slight unfill because of so many PB's. The last fews days I'm thinking I could use a tiny bit more fill. I have decided my band is a fickle band, tight one day, loose the next.
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Hormones
KathyD49 replied to notsochubbybritneyspears's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I second TijuanaPlication's advice, stay off the scale. I have lost 44 pounds so far (20 pre-op and 24 post op. I am three weeks and one day from surgery) and NO ONE has noticed that I have lost any weight. And even stranger, my clothes aren't that loose. I noticed that my rings are loose, and my work shoes feel a little loose, and my boobs has DISAPPEARED; but otherwise, nothing has changed! Yet when I do weigh, the scale tells me I have lost. I am going on faith that eventually my body will HAVE to start to contract. I mean, can you loose 44 pounds off your fingers, feet and boobs? (I was not THAT generously endowed!) I hate it that no one has noticed, but keep telling myself that one day people who know me WILL notice. I have sworn off the scale, except for once a week. I found that if I didn't loose a pound every day, I was self restricitng my Fluid and Protein intake, which I know can't be good this soon after surgery. So now I am weighing only once a week. Take Heart, the weight is going to come off! KathyD49 -
Anyone bleeding from one of your incisions post-op?
onenuttynurse replied to buttercups727's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When ever they do any type of surgery, there is always a chance that excess fluid will stay into the tissues due to all the irrigant they use during surgery. They either put in a drain and suck it out, or the body reabsorbs the excess fluid. Now, there are instances where there is a small clot sitting somewhere or a loose stitch that continues to ooze and they end up cauterizing it or adding a stitch again. I am assuming you tried to apply pressure and ice to it. Ice is a vasoconstricture. It is their responsibility to take care of that because if you are oozing, THAT IS A FABULOUS PLACE FOR A NICE POCKET OF INFECTION TO START. THEN MY FRIEND, YOU WILL HAVE A WHOLE NEW SET OF ISSUES....make them take care of it.....changing a dressing 4 times a days is excessive..... -
ssmom-You are doing ok, my average loss per week at the beginning is a big amount but as you add weeks, the average is between 1 to 2 #s a week. My average is 1.67#s per week now. There are times when you will stagnate for two maybe longer at one weight but then the loss occurrs again. Just hang in there it's normal. Some folks loose more but for some like me it's a slow process. I weight myself every morn and monitor what I can eat that day to stay at my designated weight. It fluctuates from day to day. I keep a positive mind cause I know the lapband will eventually assist me in reaching my ultimate goal. Best of Luck and Always maintain a positive attitude, it's going to work. You may at times stray and if you do, just readjust and remember to go back to the basics, soups for a few days, mushies for a day or so, and whalla real food again. It has worked for me. Stay the Course.
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It's probably ideal but like chickie says, I think you can tell if you're going to get significant improvement in some areas of your body. I definitely thought for a while my tummy *may* end up a little loose but its shrunk quite nicely. I'm about to turn 40 ffs, waiting 2 years is hardly likely to improve things, roflmao! they're heading south at a very fast rate these days.
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I had my first PS at 16 months post lap band. They had to remove the skin from my belly 'cause it was going nowhere. they cut off a flap that weighed 7 lbs! I could have done crunches until the cows come home and that was not going to go away. Not sure why your doc wants you to wait 2 years so I support you in asking him. Perhaps he wants to make sure you will maintain. Maybe he doesn't want people to think PS is an easy way to reach goal weight. (FYI it isn't) I always thingk we should question out doctors so we have all the information possible. If something sounds strange, make them explain it. Remember, you pay the bill, it's your right. Good luck!
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Hello all i am almost a year out on feb 10tg. I have lost 53 lds and went from 22/24 to 14/12 but although ive been using weights i feel weak and not sexy at all like i used too. I actually dont feel as if ive lost and weight. I wanted to do glamour photos when i hit one yr but ive changed my mind because i don't feel confident. I believe I've hot a serious stall even with changing exercise routine as well and i can't get my water levels in...this is all so frustrating...i dont like my body changes at all i used to be more flexible i hate feeling my bones and this extra skin ugh.lets not even discuss the dramatic drop in bra size (read pancakes)..and is anyone else menstruating more ie twice a month ...the only bright spot i have is i am no longer diabetic and i have a bit more energy...just ranting and looking for advice and encouragement.
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I chose mine for the sames reasons as Stareyez, and cuz I didn't want to look like a bobble head doll. Example: Star Jones (GBS) vs. Khaliah Ali (Lapband). Of course it helps having mega $$ for plastic surgery, cuz Star gotta lotta that done. I on the other hand don't so I though with lapband I'd loose it slow enough to give my body and skin a chance to try and catch up. It is no garuntee that I won't need PS, but with GBS you tend to loose it mega fast.
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this tightening sensation is precisely what am going through with no fill yet and 3mo into my band. I am scheduling to see my dr hoping its not a slip...cant eat rice or pasta or thick soups andfluids very uncomfortable. ..am still loosing the weight 39lbs so far
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HELP!! I don't recognize myself...!
JennyBee replied to Jessizzle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First of all girly, your "new you" is absolutely gorgeous. Your skin is glowing and your new shape looks amazing....try to embrace this 2nd look as something incredible! You've worked so hard for it and you deserve to feel as beautiful as others see you!!! Good luck!!!!! -
Ramblings Of An Impatient Post Op Bander
Wendy Peters replied to Wendy Peters's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My stomach does tell me at times when I have had enough. I have discovered the pain of not chewing throughly on Christmas Eve and that slowed me down and in forced me to be a FIRM believer in my smaller silverware and plate. I now cut my meat smaller and (remember the chant we used to say to my girls when they were little) chew chew chew I realize the band is a tool not the "fix" of my fat so I will utilize it and loose the weight I need to loose. I have to try to curb my impatience attitude because it has taken me 26 yrs to get this fat I wont be 150 in 6 weeks.. -
18 years old GETTINH SLEEVED IM.LESS THAN 2 MNTHS!
sleevinIT posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hey guys...im abigail i will be getting sleeved at nyu langone medical center by Dr.Ren Feilding. Im nervous but more exciting than anything. I have been big all my life n im ready to make a change because my weight has held me back for most of it.... so let me tell u a little about me im 18 like i said 250lbs and 5'0 tall... im kind of scared about to weight loss process years ago my mom had the.gastric bypass and had so much excess skin that after she had to lift her boobs and get a tummy tuck her legs,back and arms need doing to but there isnt enough funds. But im saying all of of this to say what was your experience with skin was your journey hard?? Im looking forward to hearing from u sleevers!! -
40lbs lost yet I dont see a thing!
NJDad replied to koolkel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I look in the mirror, the only place I see the weight loss (42 pounds since 4/24) is in my face and neck. However, there are lots of places you lose weright that you don't notice until you start looking. I don't often wear a watch lately, but I put mine on last week. It spins around freely where it used to be snug. My clothes are fitting loosely now, to the point where I am starting to buy new pants and belts. I am getting close to having an outie after 40+ years of an innie. And yes, my shoes are not fitting any more :-) Yet, when I look in the mirror I see the same gut and same old body. It is going to take some time to change the way I see myself. -
40lbs lost yet I dont see a thing!
mrsto replied to koolkel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've lost 26 pounds, and I do see it in the mirror. I'm certainly not where I'm going to be, but I see a deflated, me. I was also able to wear a pair of pants yesterday, that I hadn't worn in over two years. Another confirmation! Koolkel - do you have pictures from before surgery? I think it's a good idea to repeat pictures at different weight loss intervals, and compare them side by side to the starting pictures. Our eyes can play tricks on us when looking in a mirror, but the pictures don't lie. Many years ago, when I was getting ready to start (yet another) diet, I had my sister come over and take a set of pictures of me in a two piece bathing suit; front, back and side views. Every 10 pounds she took another set. This was one of the greatest tools ever! After the first 10 pounds lost, I couldn't see anything in the mirror. But looking at the pictures, I could see bulges minimize, from where the bathing suit squeezed by skin. So - even though the mirror didn't reflect my progress, the pictures told me that things were happening. Good luck!
