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How much weight loss is enough?
catwoman7 replied to joei0005's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
yea that "what you are willing to do to maintain it" is a big factor, too. I know I could weigh less if I was willing to cut my calories back to 1200/day. Or become a gym rat and exercise two or three hours a day. And some people are willing to do that. But I'm evidently not. I can maintain my weight if I stay in the 1500-1700 calorie a day range and exercise moderately. That's acceptable to me, and not too tough to do day in and day out. -
I think I have swelling around the band. I had a baby almost 6 weeks ago, and i think that has made me swollen. I was filled to only a 1.5 (I was totally unfilled during my pregnancy) and I still get stuck quite a bit. I've done mushies and liquids for 24 hours but the inflammation is still there when I go for solids again. Any advice on how to decrease the inflammation?
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I’m feeling down. It’s been 3 1/2 weeks since my sleeve and I thought my diabetes would be resolved. Instead my Dr wants to start insulin to “shock” my pancreas because my glucose is going up again. On top of that I’ve stalled after losing 13 lbs. Did I make a mistake? I was never on insulin before. HW 217 SW 207 CW 193 Surgery 4/12/18 -
Hi all, Although this is my first post,I have visited the site often since my banding on April 12, 2007. For those motorcyclists, how long after surgery could you ride? My surgeon says 4-6 weeks depending on my healing. Thanks for your help.
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3 weeks post band, sore tongue!!!!!!????? dehydration/artificial sweeteners?
bandster_1007 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 3 weeks and 1 day post op. I have had this happen before, but it is really bad now. My tongue is swollen and i have rub spots on the sides of my tongue (they aren't sores, they just hurt). my dh says it is because when you are thirsty, you suck on your tongue. ok, that could be it. since surgery, my mouth is so dry. it kills me when i'm working out, because there is just NO saliva in my mouth. (i take cymbalta also, that doesn't help) so my question is, is this a Vitamin deficiency or is this from being dehydrated, or what? -
Concern with my lower legs
general_antiope replied to general_antiope's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi brown bear - I'm not doing any walking because I had back surgery 8 years ago, degenerative disc - very unstable lower spine. When I do walk for like 1/2 hour, I wake up with an aching back and sciatica. My exercise is Yoga, Fluidity, and the elliptical for cardio. Which I haven't done in ages, maybe I should start that back up. Thanks for the suggestion, I think I'll add in 30 mins of cardio a couple times of week and see if that helps -
I'm having a hard time finding people that aren't freshly sleeved. Thought I find the information from them useful, and I can offer done advise, I'd like to see some more from those who have had the surgery a while ago. I'm three years post op. Anyone out there? How are you doing? Are you at goal? I'm not..... Want to lose 40 more pounds!
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+1 to everyone who said 5 pounds either way doesn't mean a thing. Weigh yourself less often, like once every other week or once a month and this "non-yo-yo-ing" won't be as noticeable.
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Hello all, I am new to this site and it looks like a great place to get some feed back on my issue. I have been banded over 4 years and am at goal weight. Have been at the same weight about 2 years. I am thinking that my band has slipped. I have all of the symptoms pretty much. I couldnt get an appt any sooner than next week so Ill have to wait to know for sure. My question is for anyone who has gone through slippage or knows about it: What happens if its a really bad slip and they have to remove the band? Are they going to re-band me if I am at goal weight? I am about 140 and 5''8 so my husband thinks I should leave it out if I need surgery. But I am worried about maintaining. The whole point of the band is to CURE obesity. And if there is no band in there I could go back to 250 in a no time Im sure. Anyway, I know this is long. Just looking for some insight. Thanks so much!
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Good to know. I'm on such a restricted diet (still at 6 weeks and will be for another 4-6 weeks) that I just keep imagining that when I actually get real food I'm gonna yak! Thanks!!
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Does risk of leak ever go away?
newat52 replied to HatheryOnHerWay's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I may be wrong but I believe once you are completely healed in 6-8 weeks the risk of leak goes to zero because the healing happens around your staples. -
Two weeks today! What to have prepared??
sunsett replied to oreilly76's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Ice pops are great. Yogurt is good, and I now love those cup in hand Soups. It will take a while to get the whole thing down but you can have it a few times. There really isn't any protien in them. My favorite thing post-op was and still is egg salad, scrambled eggs with salsa on top, corned beef hash, pudding. I was able to go on mushies after 2 weeks which was a wonderful thing!!! Good luck your going to love your band!!! -
Two weeks today! What to have prepared??
oreilly76 replied to oreilly76's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks everyone! I can't imagine how I will manage to get 45gms protein in a day!! And 48oz water!! It will be tough! I am allowed to drink anything that can go throw a straw those first two weeks... broths, shakes, etc... I guess Jello maybe out because it won't go through a straw? I had my pre-op appt and got all my RX's and went to the hospital for my interview... I can't believe this time in two weeks I will be banded!!! -
@Janet thanks for the advice. everyone is telling me the same thing the slower the better. i joined this group bc i really need to stay focused and motivated. its frustrating because i did go through the surgery and really dont feel different. i know i have to be patient it also doesnt help me at all that i am obsessed with the scale. i know i should stay away from it but can't. i even told my hubby to hide from me lol. really obsessed im on it about 6 times a day. @ymjackson i think i eat enough just really staying away from all the junk and rice. rice is my downfall i used to eat it everyday, now I'm down to once a week. that's a challenge! i don't track my calorie in take i know i should. I just really don't want to feel like having surgery was just a waste of time. hopefully next week when i go in for my second fill i will feel a lot better. thanks for listening girls!
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I had surgery exactly 2mos today! i'm down about 15lbs. I've only had 1 fill that was done in the beginning of Jan. I really dont feel any different and i am able to still eat whatever i want. i feel like i havent had surgery :smile2:. i have been really watching what i eat and exercising about 5x a week. i still like i'm struggling with food because i'm always hungry. i contribute my 15lbs loss to all the exercising and dieting i'm doing. I am very afraid that i will get frustrated and just quit. i go in for a second fill on Feb. 9th i'll speak to my surgeon then to see if he can fill me up so that i can feel full sooner. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
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Hello Diana, everyone loses at a different pace. I got banded on Feb 12th 2009. My Aunt 1 week after me..She lost like 95 lbs in less than 6 months. It was hard because mine was very slow. I have lost 80lbs but it has taken me 1 year. It tooks 3 to 4 fills before I really felt a difference. I am glad I took it slow. You kinda slide into a new life and a new way of thinking. Keep your chin up . You will get there.
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Well, Yesterday March 15th was a week since my surgery. I feel happy that I was able to have this procedure done. Though I don't know if I am following the directions of my diet correctly. A week before my surgery I weighed in at 270. I will weigh myself again on 03/18. I'm still really nervous about the progress I have made, if any.
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Havent lost any weight in 3 weeks im 6 weeks post-op i get bout 60 grams of protien and 64 oz of water a day..i do my exercising. Dr wants to see me monday to see what going on...anyone have any advice???
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When did you start eating salad? I am 6 weeks out and would love to eat that.
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SABOTAGE DREAMS
Carlotta1 replied to Unbesleeveable's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I still have these dreams of eating things I should not or bingeing. I wake up and am so relieved,that if was just a dream. It must be my subconscious of fears. I thought I was the on,y one having these dreams.. I am 11 weeks post op and had one this weekend. -
June 18 Lap Band, now 2 weeks post surgery. Today I finally went to GNC to look for alternative protein shakes. The ones I had bought before were from NorthStar Weightloss (online) and were 8 oz/ 18g protein, BUT they made me soo bloated and gassy that I dreaded having to drink them. Today I bought GNC shakes that are 12 oz/ 35g protein and so far no bloat - I might actually like these. First week and a half, I stayed with liquids (water, vitamin water, jello, broth) and now I've switched to some stage 3 babyfood meals (not as bad as I thought), big people applesauce (to crush pills into), and mashed potatoes last night that were FABULOUS! I have no hunger but I am still very sore at 3 of the 6 incisions, especially the port one, and don't have much energy yet. I haven't taken naps in decades and I often want one now (might be lack of caffeine). First week I was down 5 lbs, not sure how much more yet. My first fill is scheduled for July 15 (just short of 4 weeks post-surgery). I'm a tad anxious as to what that will change...
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Maybe TMI territory here, but have you gone to the bathroom? That is what did it for me. I lost about 6 pounds right after surgery, but as soon as I got on solid foods, I jumped up a couple. It is an interesting ride the first few weeks, I think. Good luck!
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pre op thursday and surgery next week!!! Took me 13 days with UHC, in case anyone is wondering.
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Immediate post op need support
melissaingr replied to karen44's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm sorry to hear that you are so sick. I know it is very painful when you are vomiting. I had surgery almost 4 weeks ago and I feel completly normal now. (Besides my diet) I also had buyers remorse the first week but each day you will feel better and better. I was thinking that was the worst week of my life. Remember why you did it and try to imagine the end result. Keep your chin up!! -
Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Looking for a Mentor
Pezo replied to dancingbutterfly's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello...I can b your bud....I'm from Louisiana and I just got approved no date yet....I 2 fear failure my bmi is 47 and my sis had gastric 3 years ago and put every pound back.....i keep telling myself its a tool that I MUST USE.....but i also no my faults i likme to cook and drink on week-ends.......i fear what is 2 come ....don't b discouraged your gonna do it this time.....u have been furthur in this journey than me hey why don't u b my mentor...lol.....keep up the good work:thumbup:
