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Meds To Prevent Gallstones
sunshyneqtie replied to sunshyneqtie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just talked to my GI doc today and he wants me to take it starting 1 week prior to surgery. He says the pills can be crushed and mixed as a slurry or added to whatever I am drinking. I know stones can form pretty fast. I looked at my gallbladder after 36 days on the HCG diet and it was bright white with sludge. I decided to stop there instead of going to 40 days. Ate steak and contracted it pretty good, but took one more fatty meal to return it to normal. I don't think my GB will make it too long without help. I really want to keep it. Hope this medicine works. -
You are doing awesome on losing weight 1 less pound is a small step towards a bigger goal that ultimately only you can determine or measure up to. Everyone loses weight at a different pace and the surgery is meant as a tool in general there is no right or wrong in how much you lose or how fast you lose. The basic guideline is to eat right, exercise, and forgot about weighing yourself so often because some people get discouraged. I'm 6 weeks out I had surgery 1-21-13 started at 368 almost 369 and down to 320 and the lady I had surgery the same day we both had lost 22 lbs within 5 days post op so just keep pushing remember the only loser in this journey is the weight not us ..... Keep up the good work living4myself_gb1-21-13:
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LAP-BAND Friendly Food for the Holiday's
pink dahlia replied to funky_monkey800's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't do the cooking, we go to relatives ( all good cooks), so I just eat a little of whatevers there and have a little dessert and call it good. My Dr. Said to eat healthy 95 % of the time and not worry about it 5 % of the time. I have a daily battle with sweets, the sweets always win, but Im not interested in other unhealthy foods for the most part ( chips, alcohol, fast food, etc ) so I dont feel bad about the sweets. I think you have to choose your battles wisely, and leave room for a few treats too. Good luck ! Happy Thanksgiving ! -
This site is the most valuable in terms of raw nutritional data!! Like having your own personal nutritionist! TONS of useful info!! I can't stop browsing this site!! A nutrition label for all these fast foods I'm eating? Too cool!! My poor little Taco Bell Mexi Melt....Make this a sticky!
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wow Susan. I didnt read everything on the front page, but to the right side I saw a long list of fast food joints. I clicked on couple to see what they said...:omg: :omg:
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Hi, after my second fill, I can even feel water (if I drink quickly), so I have to drink reasonably paced, or I feel the "pressure" of it building up. When I eat, if I eat, chew until it is gone, I can eat about 300calories of meat/vegies. Then I can feel myself being topped off, if I were to continue eating it would feel kinda like gagging. I didn't feel this after my first fill, now I truly feel the band is working like the tool it is supposed to be. Thats my input. Before, I could eat a lot lot more. It took mistakes to feel the band, like eating raw veggies too fast, or not chewing well.
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Drinking too fast and Drinking while eating?
LLSibley replied to Pebbles0106's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't know about drinking too fast. I can drink water just like I did before surgery. I wish someone would answer that one. The drinking while eating is the liquid washes to food down and you don't get the feeling of being full. That was the hardest for me not to do. -
I am new to all of this and have only had one fill. Lately I have been on the go and very busy. I have not been paying attention so much to what I am eating or how fast. I have gotten stuck twice this week. The second time was this morning after eating some ham and scrambled eggs. I got stuck, it hurt like a sob, and it came back up. I really want something to drink, should I wait? If so, how long?
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I drink about 2 1/2 16 oz water bottles I'm having a hard time w protein shake I'm wondering can I just eat my protein and make it ..I'm losing pretty fast I got on the scale and it said 34 pound lose .. Your doing great my theory is as long as your losing its all good
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Biggest Loser last night
ladyrider replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The doctor did say that when you lose weight that fast that you lose muscle tissue, so that when you gain it back, you gain back all fat...being 14 and with unsupportive parents she probably wasn't taught much about exercise or nutrition. I never understood how a person can gain weight back after a bypass. -
Both my husband and I have experienced hair loss and we are not losing weight fast at all. I know every surgery has it's draw backs when it comes to hair loss. Anesthesia has something to do with it. I have had several surgeries over the years for different things, and I have had hair fall but nothing like it seems to be now. I made an appointment with my PCP for a full blood work up just to be sure that I am not having some kind of Vitamin deficiency. I have been feeling very fatigued lately as well, so it's something I feel I need to check out. My hubby noticed right away he was losing more hair, a couple of friends who know him to have hair when his Dad and brother are pretty bald asked him if he was losing his hair. Needless to say that didn't go over well with him. We have been taking Biotin supplement, but not really any hair treatment system. I have long thick hair that is now thin and fragile so that's a first for me. Most people don't notice the loss but I most definitely do. Especially in the shower and on the pillow!
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I agree with Kelly, depends on where we go. I eat Wendy's chili alot, or at another fast food place, I'll get a salad. Sometimes at Burger King, Ill eat a couple of their chicken tenders (NEVER wouldve thought Id say that I could eat 'a couple of chicken tenders'!) As far as a restaurant, Im like Marie, I go for the appetizers, or ask the waiter what's a 'smaller' sized meal.... ALWAYS have leftovers.
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Emotional eating after surgery
altagirl replied to sweetie022972's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am an emotional eater - I eat more when I am stressed but in general I have always used for for happy/sad/bored/whatever times. To be honest I didn't think about this before I had surgery but it has not been a problem. Just recently I have started having hunger which makes me nervous - up until this point I have had to remind myself to eat. Having said that I have found that I still have the emotional eating urges but there is no motivation to actually eat since I get full so fast. -
So literally a WEEK after I see my surgeon for post op appt. #2, and being praised to high heaven for having lost over 30 pounds so far and still having no fill, suddenly this last week I have been eating way more, getting hungry way faster, and have gained like FIVE pounds. WTF? Is it common for the need for a fill to come on so fast? And did any of you gain some weight before you got your first fill? Or your second or whatever fill your on? I have no issue with getting a fill, I want to use this device as it was intended...I'm just disappointed that I sort of felt suddenly out of control this week when I was doing SO good. I've been a faithful 3-4 time a week exerciser, so the fact that I could put on five pounds this week is really disappointing. I know I can lose it again, but I was feeling so "ahead of the game," you know? I will be calling first thing on Monday to make an appointment to get my first fill. Do you think I'm just experiencing a delayed bandster hell since I never experienced one yet? I don't know...just need some support I guess to make me feel better!:tongue::cool:
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So...what's up with SALAD?
IndioGirl55 replied to morningoasis811's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey Pam.. I am ok with salads too - I really don't have any no no's - sometime salami will stick a little - but I have had toast - grilled cheese - have rice most nites - only had pasta once in a great while and haven't in a long time - you get more rice for the calories than pasta.. I have pb'd on pudding or yogurt if eating too fast - for me that's what will bring on the pb being a little piggy and eating too fast.... -
Just freaking great!!!!! Hubby wants to go to the Southwestern Beer and Picnic Festival in Scottsdale Arizona this week. Grrrrr, 3 weeks banded and he wants me to watch him taste test all kinds of beer and food... while I do what? ((sigh)) but he is darn good to me, so I guess I will just go for the exercise of walking around. (they also have a Absolut Vodka taste testing tent there, is that okay for bandsters?) Good news is that the food tasting are very small portions. Bad news is that if I get sick I won't really know what did it. Oh, who am I kidding? I am eating whatever right now with no issues at all. Man, that first fill can't come fast enough!
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What kind of Foods can you eat witht he band?
AZnikki replied to kristylyn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey there...welcome to banded life! I'm 4.5 weeks post op--I'm eating some fairly normal stuff--you just have to be really careful...i ate too fast today and wasn't chewing well (just completely forgot about the band--i was talking and visiting and all) and man--did it hurt!!! Anyway-thought I was going to throw it all up!!! I caught it quickly and just had to sit there a bit and then I was fine. Just take it easy--you don't want to go crazy--what would be the point of all of this then? Also, I know you have to be careful about the band slipping and stretching. There are some REALLY great threads on here....I didn't have time to search for them...but I think one of them was like "what's everyone eating" or something like that...and everyone kind of posted at what stages they were eating things...that was pretty helpful. Good luck to ya...BE CAREFUL and yes, CHEW AND SLOW DOWN and SMALL BITES!!!! -
What are your eating habits? honestly?
lilbearzmom replied to PrettyLilButterfly's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I eat pretty much whatever I want at 8 months out. I usually divide it up into 5-6 meals a day. I also do the 5:2 fasting plan- 500 cals on fast days, 1100-1200 on non-fast days. In general, I limit carbs (like no bun with a burger, very little pasta, rice, or bread). I have lost 130 lbs in total, 100 since surgery, 12 lbs from initial goal. I had a piece of homemade baklava this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. I also log religiously on myfitnesspal. That's me in a nutshell. -
Well I'm very excited my upcoming date is very soon. I have to go and sign papers tomorrow. Things happened so fast for me. I have BCBS and I had my appointment on Jan 8 with my doctor and Then had my appointment with my PC Doc on Jan 9 they sent my info off to the insurance Co on the Jan 11 and they called me and said that I have been aproved on Jan 14 and I start my fast on Jan 17 and my Surgery date is Jan 24, So just know I will be emailing and trying to chat with everyone on what I should be drinking (lol) for these 7 days. So please help me. I'm going to enjoy being a New Year's Knockout Mrs. Ross07:lol:
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XP: Successful Bandsters Past and Present
flowers replied to RestlessMonkey's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think the three things that are crucial for me are 1, exercise, 2, cutting carbs and sugar 3, cutting down snacking. Iv had a few setbacks, a heat rash that spread and spread until I had to go see a dermatologist and lost a month not walking or exercising. A cruise set me back and other cruises planned, so Im not going to set any weight loss records. Lost the weight before and pushed and pushed, but then like you I got tired of "dieting" and ate all the fried and sugary foods I wanted and gained it back very very fast. This time Im doing it slow but sure. Im not depriving myself like I did before, just being better about some foods and making sure I walk/jog, which I just got back to a week ago. I do have some treats still, if my family has a sub, I do too, but not every day and I might skip Breakfast if I do. My ticker doesnt reflect the weight I lost pre surgery, only the weight Iv lost since the surgery. At least Im finally back in Onederland. Iv lost the easy weight, now Im just doing 10 lbs at a time. I try and just concentrate on the ten pounds Im working on, so I dont get discouraged. -
i actually didnt have the usual gallstone issue.. my gallbladder just wasn't working.. it wasnt releasing the bile like it should.. this would cause pain afer i ate. like 30-45min after eating .. i didnt have the typical syptoms at first but then all the sudden i got bad and fast within 5days i was in the hospital having emergency surgery because i couldn't keep fluids down. (not band related!!) So trust me you would know if you had a problem...
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PRE-OP NEWBIE- Surgery is MONDAY August 3rd! NEED EXPERT ADVICE!
Daddyof4 replied to Live4life's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Live4life - congratulations on your decision to get healthy. I had exactly the same feelings as you and most others on this forum but those fears did not come true. I was sure I'd be hungry all the time and scoffed at the idea that such a tiny portion would never satisfy me. The truth is that the first part can be fairly difficult - it's called Bandster Hell for a reason. It feels just like other diets and techniques but if you keep at it things do get better. Some people don't need a fill to feel satisfied and lose weight but most do. The whole idea of keeping full is something you will need to let go of. It's more about eating slowly and allowing your stomach to realize that it's been fed so it can send the signal to your brain that you've had enough to eat. If I pay attention to that signal I feel satisfied but not stuffed. I have ignored the signal and felt completely stuffed like after Thanksgiving dinner, which is not very comfortable. If I eat too fast or take too big of bite or don't chew enough I get stuck. DO NOT EAT BUTTER IF YOU'RE STUCK. The butter will get stuck too and you'll feel worse. Things to try if you get stuck include a small sip of hot Water, putting your arms up and stretching your tummy, papaya enzyme, walking around, waiting. For me, if it's a bad stuck episode it's worth encouraging it to come back up but if it's not too bad it often goes away on its own. It feels like a golf ball is stuck in your chest so best to try not to get stuck. I think you should ask your nutritionist about specific foods for each stage. Right after surgery you'll be on liquids (I was told Cream of Wheat acts like a liquid and it helped me with hunger), then progress to mushies, then to solid foods. Follow your doctor's and nutritionist's advice. Good luck Monday - the surgery is the easiest part! Keep us posted. -
I am so glad the journals are back on! Well, went for my first post op. appt. yesterday. Doc says everything looks good. Allowed to go on mushies. Had some refried beans at taco bell because my pals were hungry so we stopped. Those went down good even though I'm not a big fan. Today I haven't eaten anything except some soup. Might try scrambled eggs later. Going back to work Monday (yee ha). Down 14lbs. yesterday at dr. he said that has been the average for people's first post op. I go back in a couple of weeks. Not sure if I'll get a fill then or what. Got a new dog Wed. Her name is Holly and she's a 1 1/2 year yellow lab. Owner was moving and can't keep her. So far she's has been really good. Took her for a mile walk the other day. It's been raining off and on all week. I'm hoping to go again tonight. Hopefully it won't start raining again. Everyone I know is cofused, they keep thinking I had the RNY. Have to keep explaining. Not looking forward to all the busy bodies at work asking questions Monday. It's a regular Peyton place there.:cool: We've had people at work have the RNY and they lose weight FAST. They will probably expect me to do the same. Oh well, I"ll do what I can. The main thing is to get healthier.
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I had a small fill 10 days ago. 1/2cc. Prior to that, I used to get stuck at least once a day, I tend to eat fast. Since this fill I have no resistence at all. I have gained 5lbs. I am so upset...........SHould I go back and do a couple days of liquids? Is the band leaking? call the doctor. can someone please help me. Thanks:sad_smile:
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Thanks!!! I'm losing pounds really slow but I'm losing inches fast. I started back to the gym on my one month band anniversary so I feel like that explains the inches. I still struggle with letting go of bread but it is getting easier. I'm hoping things will speed up after this fill. Everything with recovery was really easy for me. I had very little pain.
