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Family is coming down with a cold! Surgery on 16th!
comtemplating replied to scoobydoo's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am doing well- still only one child ill. I took him to the dr. because I was sure it was his ears but they checked out o.k. Just some funky virus. He has had a fever for three days- managed with motrin just fine. SO I am just waiting to see if anyone else gets sick. I bet you will feel much better by Tues or Wed just in time!!! -
Am I getting enough protein/fluids
Foxbins replied to Deliah's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Keep track of your fluids. Some people use the same-sized glass and fill it up the same each time and count the glassfuls, others fill a big container and when it's empty they know how much they have drunk. Dehydration will be reflected in your urine color--you want it to be straw-colored or lighter. If it's yellow, drink more. Insofar as "getting enough of what you need" you are living off your fat stores right now. Yes, your caloric intake is low, but you have thousands and maybe tens of thousands of calories stored in your fat. Your body is going to use that to supplement the calories you take in from food for a long time. I began taking vitamins and calcium citrate at 2 weeks after surgery. I found a liquid calcium citrate at Costco.com that tastes good and fits with my low-carb plan, it's called Reviva. Chewy calcium citrate can be gotten from baratric websites like Celebrate but I think they are expensive and full of sugar. I am taking Centrum chewables for vitamins and they are okay if you wash them down with water after you chew. -
Not yet I have a appt to see her but I was just curious cause I did have a stricture and am three weeks out but still on clear liquids
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My surgeon's office game me a Diet progression sheet and it says I can have low-fat/low-sugar yogurt the second day after surgery. I have the day after surgery as clear liquid then I go to full liquid for 2 weeks which include yogurt
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Not enough protein
SerendipityHappens replied to chas-northshore's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I am one week out and didn't have much luck when I mixed with milk so I tried coconut milk and it worked great. I use Jay Robb protein powder which mixes up really thin... you can even add it to sf juices or water and you taste no thickness at all. -
I am envious, I hope to get where you are soon. Tomorrow will be my 1 month and I have had my ups and down. I am going on vacation in 3 weeks and I can go back tot he gym in the pool in 2. Trial and error with food reintroducing it back in to my system and some work stress because I was gone so long and I am taking days off here and there because I feel horrible have me down so it is great to see it does get better!
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Back Pain 3 Weeks Post Op/ Emotions
MinaT replied to Looking Ahead's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Know that I felt the same way you do right now. I slept with an ice pack in the middle of my back. Not all surgeries are alike and if you had a hernia or adhesions they have to put a lot more pressure on you. I didn't even have back pain before surgery when I was over 300 pounds and I was 229 when I had surgery. The back pain is alleviating now. I was 200-300 calories at 3 weeks forcing down isopure to get extra Protein in (I had a day at 3 weeks I got in 17 grams of protein). If you can't walk 20 minutes - do 10 minutes take a break do another 10 minutes - then take a break and if you can squeek in another 10 do that. It gets better, I promise you. I hope your surgeon or Nurse has some words of wisdom for you or you can find some back relief soon. -
One week anniversary
janinemm replied to Mrs.Harkness's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost 2.5# first week when I went to post op. Dr says actually lost about 18# cuz of iv fluids. I am now 2.5 weeks post op and am down about 18#. It will all fall off. Be patient. -
I haven't lost very much either (about 6 weeks out) and my surgeon said that most of this first month was a healing time. I've only got one fill and have only lost 2 pounds since having it. It's achingly slow BUT I figure it will just help me in the long run. Don't get discouraged and if you're doing everything they said then no, you're not doing anything wrong. The perfection of the "green zone" will bring regular loss and it won't come until after a few fills probably. Hang in there and keep following the instructions and it will come.
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One week anniversary
Patti T. replied to Mrs.Harkness's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It will be one week for me tomorrow. I feel like I am healing well. Getting my protein shakes down, still struggling to make 64oz of fluid a day though. I've only lost 2 lbs this week which isn't anywhere near what I thought I would lose the first week. It's disappointing. -
3.5 Mos Out & Need Advice!
Catracks replied to kayte819's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It may just be a normal stall and/or your body readjusting. I hit one at 3.5 months and am just coming out of it. Funny thing: I really did lose inches. I dropped a pant size during the "stall." You can try to shock your body out of it. but I thinks it's normal and an actually healthy part of the weight loss process. -
I had my pre-op appt yesterday and they stressed to me NOT to weigh every day. They said once a week, same time, same day. However, we all know how hard that is because we want to see if we are making progress. Congrats to you and keep the good work. I'm sure I will be stepping on the scale more often than I am suppose to in the beginning to.
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add me to the ones whose plans count protein shakes as liquids...also, my dr told me not to worry much about reaching the protein and liquid goals the first couple of weeks...I was only getting in about 40 to 50 ounces of liquids and 40 or 50 g of protein, and he was ok with that
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Sick. Sore throat, and low grade fever
So Cal Kurt replied to sarahh1828's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Remember, no aspirin or ibuprofen a week before surgery. Feel better. -
I was totally exhausted after my surgery for about 6 weeks - the more protein I got in the less exhausted I felt - also started taking vitamins and that helped, too.
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Getting Banded Dec. 22nd!!! Have ALOT of Pre-Surgery Questions!!!
BetterWithTime replied to BetterWithTime's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hmmm I'll ask him about plication as well. My sister is getting the sleeve and my mom is worried about her cutting part of her stomach out. Maybe plication could be the solution. Does he know if it is reversible? My sister found out about. Dr.V. She was referred to him. I'm not sure from whom. I originally was gonna go to a different doctor but after she told me how good he was, I agreed to go to him. He's doing both our surgeries back to back. I'm so excited for her more than myself. She's a size 26 and such a beautiful person inside and out and I know that the surgery will make her so happy. Dr. V is very realistic and isn't out to make money. He didn't want to do the sleeve on me because he said I was too young and that the lap band would serve as a boost to me losing weight. And that in about 5 years he wants to remove it. I'm just dreading the adjustments. Every 5 weeks!? Lol but hey I'm ready to start my new life so I'm not complaining. -
I was exhausted the first two weeks and very emotional. It's normal - you had major surgery and you are healing. Get water and rest and be gentle to yourself.
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Dark urine usually indicates not enough water. Icky and tired one week out is quite normal. My energy took a few weeks to get back up. I also started feeling really good and energetic in the 2 nd and 3 rd weeks but would poop out very quickly. I am 5 weeks post op tomorrow and energy levels are greatly improved and am able to exercise at the levels I did pre op.
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I had my first fill at 4 weeks. Different docs have different ways of thinking I suppose!
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Hello All You Sexy Bandsters! I'm getting banded in 6 days! Yay! DH and I went out to Vitamin Shoppe last night and spent $176 to get prepared for the big day. Along with the DaVinci dissolving B12, liquid Multivitamin (VitaminShoppe brand), and Chewable Calcium, we got 8 different types of Protein for me to try. I got a big container of Designer whey (Chocolate) because it comes strongly recommended, RTD Muscle Milk (Cookies and Cream), RTD MetRX (Peanut Butter Fudge), as well as an assortment of others I can't remember now, the most interesting flavor being "banana Walnut Fudge." I'll post a review of all of them once I get going. I'm not trying them till next week when I need them, as they cost way too much money. Lol.
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Well, I've officially joined the club!!
14isabella posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not all that happy, but I was ready for less weight loss during the mushy phase. I saw my nutritionist today-lost 1 pound in the last week and a half!!! argh! Two weeks post surgery I had lost 10! Iknow not to be frustrated, and I go in for my first fill tomorrow, so..I posted earlier that I had been feeling hungrier, and as if I can eat more now. I'veread So many posts like this, I really shouldn't be even writing this, but I just needed to vent, y'all! Upping my Water and Protein should help-at least I didn''t gain, right? I'll try and remain positive!.. -
I competed in everything from bodybuilding to crossfit to powerlifting over the years. To be perfect honest, surgery made a huge impact on my strength and insurance levels and not for the positive. I’m 14 weeks out and also had a hernia repair along with VSG. My surgeon wouldn’t allow me to lift until 7 weeks post. Ive had roughly a 50% decrease in strength levels and overall endurance weakness. Things that used to be easy for me are very difficult. That said, losing almost 60lbs in a short amount of time like I have will tend to that. I feel better in terms of joint pain and overall well being, plus at this point in my life, I’m more concerned about looking and feeling better than being strong. Not everyone will have the same experience as I have, but the majority of people here aren’t lifting heavy. The stress of surgery along with the very low calories will definitely hurt your numbers. I’d love to hear from anyone here who’s been a competitive lifter and been able to maintain that after surgery!
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I was banded Nov. 12, 2012. My recovery has been great and 33lbs lost. I have 5 incisions from surgery. Three are completely healed and barely noticeable. The 2 smallest have decided to get red and looked like they have pus in them. Turned out to be thread from stitches , I guess, Doesn't hurt, but seems strange.. Due to go back for my first fill, Jan 3. Guess, if no pain or infection I will hold tight till then. Anyone had this happen? Thanks!
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You go girl! I forgot about that - robes not closing. At the hospital, I could wrap that presurgical gown around me three-four times, that never happens! They had to go get me a smaller one, lol. I am so looking forward to ditching the ugly brown (men's) xxxl robe i used to use & replacing it with my favorite black silk ones. Oh, i can't wait! Its been so long! I have my old Kimonos etc boxed away. I am so lookimg forward to having a stone massage & dropping my robe & walking to the table with confidence. Its been soooo long since I had a professional massage. ahhhh. Thanks for sharing your NSV & reminding me of those memories.
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I Paid 6500 plus my week stay and flights for 1000. So affordable....
