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I go for my 1 week postop visit tomorrow and I will be so happy to start puréed/soft foods! I have look up a recipe for crustless egg white quiche and I am so ready to try it!!! I'm happy to make it to that stage finally!!
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need encouragement!
Aimskins613 replied to Jls93001's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was really struggling a day or 2 before my surgery as well. However, I'm so glad I went forward with it. I was sleeved Jan 19th so I'm only a few weeks out. Everyone will have an opinion, but this is your journey! This is a new chapter and you deserve happiness. Good luck! You got this. -
Hi Chubba, I felt the same as you. I hate vinegar. What I did was to mix my tuna with my salad and then it seemed like I had a dressing with my salad already. Not ideal, but better than balsamic vinegar to be sure. I had tea with skimmed milk as my drink. Jill told me that was fine. (or coffee if you are a coffee drinker, although I don't know if you could drink it with milk? I don't drink coffee) I also substituted some of that cottage cheese with one Protein shake, I had that for Breakfast. It helped break up the boredom. I've said this before, so sorry for repeating myself, but this diet is very binding, so I'd advise you to take something. I now put Benefibre in my morning Protein Shake to help avoid that. (although my diet now has more fibre than it did with that one!) It's only two weeks, it was hard, but it goes quickly! I lived for my chicken breast each night! Mary
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liquid in, liquid out. You won't become more regular until you start eating more solids. Once you get a few weeks post op, it will get better. After 4-6 weeks post op i was almost every morning going mostly normal, but I'm the opposite now, get more constipated but I don't get enough Fiber, which helps. But loose bowels are normal for now. Especially if you're mainly on liquids. It does get better. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk
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Hey everyone :purplebananna: I've currently been on a liquid diet for 11 days (Surgery on Friday!) and I have some questions. The liquid diet hasn't been too difficult for me.. but the last couple of days it seems to be wearing me out. I know that this liquid thing (before and after the band) is the hardest part of the process.. and I can understand that. I guess I'm just getting a little "blah" about it all. Everything is so sweet. The Protein drink is sweet, Jello is sweet, popsicles are sweet... and I hate broth. Is there ANYTHING that I can have that isn't so sweet? I know I just need to get through the next two and half to three weeks.. but goodness, it's going to be long. I'm not even craving bad food at all. What I wouldn't give to have some vegies, fruit.. or anything remotely close to solid! Oh well.. Hope everyone is doing well :biggrin2:
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Pre-Op Liquid Diet --- ARGH!!!!
bones_girl206 replied to theakamplishedone's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am on post-op day two of liquids. I was following the eating plan my doctor put me on. We started fluids a day early. So, it's 4 days total. I'm pretty tired and I've just been packing my hospital bag, organizing my kitchen so I'm ready to go for week 1 liquids. I'm definitely feeling an early bed-time a long struggle at the office tomorrow. My grand-father was put in the hospital this week as well, so super stressed. -
Some of you may not know it...but I did also have breathe for 3 weeks post op.... I talked to my doctor about it, and he said that it's a side effect of having a wound in ur stomach....when ur sleeve has healed, the bad breathe will go away......
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My doctor said we might use them eventually. I've used both reductil and xenical pre-band but only for a while. Reductil took 3 weeks to kick in, I don't see how it would help while waiting for a fill.
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I had my first fill 3 weeks ago and only felt restriction for a week. I am hungry all the time, I thought it was just me. My doctor scheduled me to go back on Feb 15th for another fill (if i need one) and that will be my 3 month out for blood work. Well I think I need more than one more fill. I am feeling very frustrated with the hunger. I'm glad i'm not alone, it makes it easier to know I have people out there that understand this stuff. Thanks for being there.
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Need Support!
Hopeful in Maine replied to Hopeful in Maine's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
sknynky - thanks for your words of support! I don't have a recliner but I have found some special pillows for support to help through those first few nights! thebandedgirl- three years was my process. I met the surgeon last year but wanted to try one last time to do it on my own. Something tells me I'll eventually wish I had done it earlier! Special K - CONGRATS!!! 118 lbs gone - amazing! I do feel I am making the right choice by keeping it private and your words have helped a lot. I do think there will come a time when I will be able to opening discuss with those that I think will be supportive. To all 3 of you...I'm on day 3 of my 14 day pre-op and besides feeling a bit tired...I'm feeling great!!!!!!! Thanks again for your support -
Surgery after RNY- no protein powder no vitamins???
Sweettoothless replied to Sweettoothless's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you. I think they drilled it in to my head successfully to make sure to always take my supplements so I was getting a little panicky about not taking them for this week. -
Hehe now you say it was tough for the first few weeks I on the other hand have a harder problem now way way post op as I was deathly afraid of my band slipping or popping for bout 5 months after my surgery hehe now im much more courageous and boldly go to far sometimes. Ugh
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Hello Everyone! I'm Michelle but many of my friends call me Angel... Don't let the Dark Angel part scare you, I'm not satanic or anything like that, it's actually a nick name my father gave me when I was little and it just stuck... I'm 39, widowed almost 3 years now and the mother of 2 wonderful young men, 15 and 8 My husband passed away from an accident while trying to learn how to skateboard to spend more time with our boys back in March 2008 and since then, the reality of me being all they have left really hit me hard when my youngest said, "Mommy, we don't want you to die too, please" and it was cause of my weight. I've spent my whole life battling my weight, the roller coasters and emotions are too much and I just know that once I get banned, there will be no more battles, only a war that's been won once and for all. I will be starting my preliminary doctor appointments the first week of Sept and just know that my husband will be on my side guiding me through this from above. Thank you for making this forum available and allowing me to educate myself more before my actual banding comes.
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New & With A December Date!
Patienlywtng on my Curves replied to KatrinaL's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Katrina and Welcome, I am having surgery on the 18th. The date is right around the corner, so take your time to get familiar with what your Surgeon, NUT, whomever is suggesting. Also this site has a wealth of informtation. I have also gained some insight from YouTube vids. Just prepare as can. If you have not already you may want to sample some Protein be it drinks or powder. I understand that your taste may change after the surgery, so don't go wild and crazy right off the bat. I went to Vitamin Shoppe and bought a few individual RTD's, out of th 5, I acutally liked 2, maybe 3. I also really care for Atkin's...my fav right now, so I hop after surgery, it will remain a fav. I plan to shop for things I need every other week, so whent he time comes it will already be available. You might also want to start, if you have not already begin not drinking with your meals, chew your food completely and reduce portions. All of which will be a great deal of help for post-op. Veteran Sleevers may want to chime in as well. I have been here awhile just biding my time, and it is soon to come. Much success to you. -
Hi guys. It's my first post here. I had my surgery on 13/3/2017 .I'm almost two and half weeks post open and I've lost abt 14 pounds till now. Now on my journey of wt stall since last three days but am mentally prepared for the stall as I've read here that it's quite normal. I bought Isopure Dutch chocolate protein shake. Now the problem is.... Can't take it down my throat. It tastes damn sweet. Any tips to make it a bit less sweet? I even tried reducing its quantity in water or milk but still the same result. Need help
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Help to those with experience! I'm at almost 2 weeks post-op (feels like 2 months!!) and I went out to "lunch" with coworkers. I had the chef blend me the Soup to make sure it wasn't solid - it was a black bean soup, and it was pretty liquidy! All afternoon, I felt awful! My middle part, right in between the bottom of my ribs had this dull yet really unpleasant pain that just made me want to lie down. As a matter of fact, walking helped a little, and I even kneeled in front of my computer for some relief! It's as if I had a REALLY tight girdle squeezing me right in my upper middle below my chest. What is it???? Ugh, I think I might have felt the same thing with a yoghurt, although less intense? Although it was the weekend and I could lie down, so maybe it would have been as bad. Your thoughts would be infinitely appreciated! Danielle:faint:
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Congrats on your approval. My surgeon is also requires an overnight hospital stay. The next morning after surgery I had a barium swallow test, then they progressed me from water, to clear broth, to protein shakes over the course of about 2 hours. If I could tolerate that without any complications, than it was okay to be discharged. I went in for 10:30 am surgery Monday and I was discharged around 4pm Tuesday. I struggled to get up and around until Friday, but didn't feel like myself for probably another 5 or so days. By 1.5 weeks out I was fine. Everyone is different so it will be a wait and see for you but plan to take it easy. Best wishes on a great surgery and speedy recovery.
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I would try a three pronged approach. Obviously start with your surgeon. Ask for a referral to a bariatric therapist for some back up. I would also meet more regularly with the bariatric dietitian for hands on real tactics to feeling full. I would be tempted to go back to WW as well for group chat and accountability. I had to get a new hobby of crochet to keep my hands busy and give warm clothing to the homeless shelter to “feel full.” You will find your fullness and feel comfortable in your body too.
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info on lapband center requirements
nbarreda posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I am getting my lapband soon but i had a question. This center i went to for my consultation insists you buy the 2 week pre op and post op items from them. The cost is over $400. When i went on the site for these same products. The cost is only 150 for what they will give me. Also.. they told me my copay is 10% out of pocket up to 2k. When i asked them what my cost is so i can fit it into my budget. They only tell me i wont pay more then 2k but wont give me any actual price for the surgery.. they want me to schedule all the tests and phyc appt before giving me my actual cost.. this just doesnt feel right... Has anyone had these issues? Is this normal ? I am in orange county ca. Im thinking of looking at different centers -
Hi Everyone, I've been lurking here for awhile and received my surgery date (Nov 2nd) earlier this week. The advice you all give is great and now I need some. I made the decision to only tell a few select people about my surgery and, for the most part, that's worked very well. One of the people I told is my sister in law, who is a nurse and who is also overweight (since she has been married to my brother). Up until yesterday, things have been going ok but yesterday, she BEGGED me not to have the surgery! I was really shocked because she was so adament about it. She wouldn't really say what she was so upset about and she knows that the surgery is not at all like RNY, but I have to say I was really taken aback. I've explained the surgery to her and as a nurse, I would think she could see the difference in the risks of the lapband surgery and RNY (which was a big issue for her when I first told her I'm having the surgery). She was actually the last person whom I thought wouldn't be supportive! Any thoughts or advice??? Thanks. Denise
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Hello! I really don't know how this works as this is a first for me. I don't expect anyone to care about reading this so I'm gonna think of this as a diary. I have been very lax about journaling my weight loss journey so far. I'm a little ashamed of that! Today marks me at 8 weeks post-op VSG. I'm not one to weigh myself (hardly EVER) but upon scheduling my surgery date, I weighed in at 215. I then did a 10 day Pre-Op Diet and lost 7 lbs! My surgery day weight was officially 208 lbs. I now weigh 183!! That's 25 lbs in 8 weeks! Sometimes upon reading other people's posts of HUGE amounts of weightloss in only a month's time, I feel depressed. BUT, I've averaged 3 lbs. a week and if I continue at that rate, that's 150 lbs in a year! I do want to share about my decision on having weight loss surgery. My BFF and I have struggled with our weight for years, trying every kind of diet out there. A woman we work for mentioned that her neighbor(an RN) had went to Mexico & had the LapBand done because it was soooo much cheaper than in the States. This started my intensive research. I quickly found out through the internet & an awesome book that the States are WAY behind in medical procedures. I have no insurance and would have to Self-pay so Mexico was the ONLY option for me if I truly wanted to change my life. I have no doubt that every step of this journey has been a God-thing. I found a Patient Coordinator who took care of everything and had my BFF & I booked for surgery quickly. Before we knew it, our 10 day liquid diet was over (BEWARE: day 2 was a KILLER!) and we were flying to San Diego.
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I have Amerihealth HMO. They do not have that requirement. I asked my PCP in March, had my first appointment with the surgeon in May and was banded on 7/17/07. The approval took less than three days. I had a BMI of 37 and I am diabetic. The doctors assistant told me that the insurance companies are all different in what they require. I was really lucky I guess, my employer changed from Atena to Amerihealth in January, from what I'm told Atena requires two years of supervised diets before they will approve.
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Thank you, I am Nurse and sometime lifting and turning patients occurs during my shift so I will take weeks.
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How long After Gastric Sleeve....?
Blessed4318 replied to DMarie1983's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I had surgery the same day and I start the purée diet this Friday! I’m looking forward to it and a little scared. Hoping everything stays down. I was on the liquids since 2 weeks pre op also. No stomach spasms, just slight pain at incision site. -
Starts tomorrow! I hope this goes by quick! I'm SO ready for my journey to begin! I'm ready to keep moving forward instead of stalling and falling back! My anticipated surgery date is late July/mid August. Ahhhhhh!
