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I was talking to my trainer last week about this, and he advocates this same practice for "normal" people for the same reason - to let the stomach work on the food at its own pace and maintain sataity as long as possible. So it's not just a WLS thing!
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I am almost 2 weeks post opt, when can I start lifting a baby? He is only 20lbs but wasn't sure when I could, DR didn't tell me at my pre opt
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Loosing weight but not feeling like it !
hagerteresa replied to Janie Jackson's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I wish I could relate. I do notice those small changes like you mentioned but I never FEEL lighter or feel like I have lost. Literally I have gone to weigh in and swore I gained only to find I lost several lbs. I never go in thinking I have lost. If I did feel that optimistic I might not dread getting on the darned thing every week and have a ritual list a mile long before getting on the scale. LOL, Your doing great! Teresa -
Cool topic My story is pretty simple. I woke up one day in the spring of 2011 realizing my life was a miserable trainwreck. I was married to man I truly hated with a passion, I was smoking almost 2 packs of cigarettes a day, I weighed about 420 pounds, and I was fighting Multiple Sclerosis. I was only 38 years old and I knew if I didn't make some drastic changes I wasn't going to live to be 50. So, first I quit smoking. A couple weeks later, I filed for divorce. I spent the summer and fall dealing with both of those messes but did so successfully. In November 2011 my divorce was final (YAY!!) and in December 2011 I went to the Lap Band seminar. I was banded January 2012. Now, I am happier than I ever have been in my adult life. I am thrilled to still be a nonsmoker and I've lost 143 pounds so far. I still have a ways to go but I know I'll get there. I still have Multiple Sclerosis (stupid incurable disease!) but the symptoms are a lot more manageable since getting the rest of my health in order. My goal is to continue to lose weight and make my body healthier as I do. My goal is also to never lose sight of the beauty of the journey because of tunnel vision on the goal. I want to enjoy this and savor every little victory along the way. I think my ultimate goal would be to be a healthy weight in ten years, still eating healthy, and still able to walk and function at least as well as I can now (MS can steal all that from me but I refuse to let it). We already support each other, both on the boards and in PM's
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Remember the song? The knee bone connected to the, thigh bone... Well, our phrenic nerve is connected to our Lap Band! Actually, the stomach is. With so many of us having shoulder pain, I wonder if this is the cause, rather than gas? I'm adding a post of mine from another thread here because I thought this subject needs its own thread. "Based on my personal observations (no "gas" pains post-op) and the many posts on this forum, I seriously doubt that pain in the shoulder is gas. If it were, why do I get it only after a fill? I'm not the only one this happens to, either. From what I can tell, again, based on others' posts - and after speaking with my doc - the band, at least for a few days to a week after installation - and sometimes fills - applies pressure to the phrenic nerve, which causes the shoulder pain. For additional information, Google "phrenic nerve gastric band". "
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I barely walked at all for 3 weeks. And I still don't exercise as much as I should be. I was 40lbs down at my 1st month check up last week. I don't have a gym membership yet and its been 100 degrees here. Walking at night is not safe in my neck of the woods. I'm joining a gym next week when I get paid
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I'm doing the same as Wolfgirl: home equity loan through my credit union, because full amount is due 2 weeks before surgery. Interest charge is ridiculously low - 3%!
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Too Much Gas!!!!!
KateMarie replied to smallgirlsxthree's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm so glad that it isn't just me. I will be 6 weeks PostOp tomorrow. I am consistently burping but it's the 'lower' gas that is concerning. I'm sure that it can't be good to hold it but what can you do at work? It does appear to be lessening. I can't go #2 so I'm a bit envious of your diaherra. :-) -
Too Much Gas!!!!!
Fusilli66 replied to smallgirlsxthree's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It sounds like all the symptoms of lactose intolerance to me. My doctor said you can become lactose intolerant after surgery. I had some problems with lactose in the last few years anyway so I have been making my shakes with Lactose Free milk just to avoid any issues. I have been using the Smart Balance Lactose Free Milk. It also has more Protein than regular milk (10/g vs 8/g). There is also Lactaid brand - it depends what they sell where you live. I will be 2 weeks out tomorrow and I have had some gas, but nothing terrible and not what you have described. I also hardly have moved my bowels, maybe 5 times since surgery. I just started adding some benefiber to my shakes to get things moving a little better. Although I don't feel constipated, I know it will happen eventually. But try the lactose free milk, it may make the difference. -
Wanted to ask you all if having a hiatal hernia is a cause or can it cause weight gain? I got sleeved in May 2015 and a few weeks ago my surgeon did an EGD and he found that i have a hiatal hernia which i think is way to early since i am only 1 year post-op and also mild dilation. My weight has been fluctuating alot recently and now i am seeing numbers that i had not seen in a long time. I'm a 6"1 male and i was always at the 180-182 mark but now my weight is hovering at the 188-190 mark.. my diet and routine has been consistent which also makes me feel somewhat frustrated with this weight gain. if anyone has any information please share. I am going back to see the surgeon in 2 weeks to discuss the results and see what is the next course of action. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I'm 27 days out and tomorrow I will switch from purees to soft solids... during the three weeks of purees I was eating greek yogurt, baked ricotta, soup, chili, sloppy joe, pureed meatballs with tomato sauce, scrambled eggs and turkey sausage, string cheese, a few slices of lunch meat, refried beans, SF popsicles, NSA ice cream, cream of wheat. It did get a little boring but, looking back, it wasn't too horrible.
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OT-I was offered a job today!
Jacqueline K replied to missysue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery the end of may and am so glad I did. I found out last week I'm being laid off. I have 60 days to find a new job. Put in lots of applications already but haven't heard anything yet. Hoping I get lucky too. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk -
OT-I was offered a job today!
music1618 replied to missysue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started a new job 1 week post op and I am still there now. It has been a great change and it has opened me up to other opportunities. Congrats -
70 to go. Lost 2 pounds last two weeks. Is this just a stall or does the weight loss slow down. I am only a month out of surgery.
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I’m , Confused and frustrated because I had my surgery 10/3/17 and according to my scale I only lost 8lbs supposedly I move my scale like 5 times and it changed 5 times I believe I should have lost more then that by more I barely intake much. Can my body be retaining water ? Or can I be at a stall already? I don’t know what to do and my my two week appointment is 10/17/18 . Has this happen to anybody else ?
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Financing In Mexico
southerngirl replied to southerngirl's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am having the sleeve. The first week in April. I'm excited and nervous! -
Congrats to you. No pity here...I think it takes balls to make a huge decision like this all on your own. As far as cheating goes...I don't think we can look at it as cheating. I think that we defeat ourselves by doing that. If you're going to eat...eat some protein. A good piece of cheese or turkey product will go a long way. I too can feel my port but am unable to see it. You'll know when to make adjustments so that you don't feel it so much...good luck with the surfing. :biggrin: Remember that your body just went through a tramatic experience...give yourself time to rest and heal. Take that nap without guilt. Just know that in the next week or two it will be time to get back at it. :thumbup: Best of luck and keep us posted.
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Who, Where, How Much?
Brittwoman replied to Carebear22803's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
If you want a good PS start by going to a local support group and see who has had surgery and who they used, and if they were happy with the results :biggrin1: I'm 6 weeks post-op from abdominalplasty, liposuction to hips, knees, and thighs and port change and couldn't be more happier with my results!!! I also used the same PS that someone in my support group used 6 months prior to my surgery so I got to see her work 1st hand :clap2: -
So happy to see this post because I am a week after my operation and I only lost 2lbs... I guess that is the weight of the stomach that was removed and I was so sad I started crying... but it’s good to see it’s normal and it will be fixed soon
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I was getting frustrated because I been in a plateau for 3 weeks. But I am losing inches. I have an expensive suit (that I only worn twice) that I have not been about to wear for about 2 years. I tried it on hoping that it would fit. It was way to big. I couldn't believe it. I am doing better than I thought. Also, a few years ago, I brought some sexy underwear as an incentive and to wear to celebrate losing weight. They fit perfectly. I am still frustrated but feeling better in my sexy undies. Lol
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Why is it so hard to figure out when you need an unfill?
urs9999 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have been trying to figure out whether I need a slight unfill since my last fill 4 weeks ago. I have mostly days when I threw up at least at one of my meals, if not all and I never have days where I don't throw up 2 days in a row but then I have days when I can eat more and don't throw up and I am getting so confused and I am scared that a little unfill will have me eating a lot more. Sometimes I get heartburn when I eat. What should I do? I tried to get in touch with someone last week to help me determine if I need an unfill or not but I haven't been able to reach her. I think I had better call her today. This has gone on long enough! -
Why is it so hard to figure out when you need an unfill?
urs9999 replied to urs9999's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for the advice. I think your right and I need a little unfill. Its a shame I let it go on for 4 1/2 weeks in order to lose more weight and it backfired and I haven't lost hardly any since the fill! I made an appt but they can't fit me in until Friday afternoon. Thanks again. -
Same thing happened to me, my doctor says the yolk is the sticky part. I went onto liquids for a week because I was stuck so bad. Haven't touched an egg since! Best wishes!
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4 weeks post op, still painful
lompocbander replied to lompocbander's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
By fifth week post-op I was finally feeling fairly good--not great, but much better. I still have no idea what was wrong or why it took so long, I may just be more sensitive than other people, or perhaps there was something else going on, but in any case I was able to begin working again productively about 5 weeks after the surgery. Now it is three months and there is no pain at all, though I can say that I do feel the band there; again, I might just be very sensitive. But if I lie on my side, I can feel the band "digging in" against my stomach, and when I am hungry I can really feel it (I know exactly where it is, can feel how it is attached, how it goes around my stomach). My doctor, who is a great surgeon but has very poor "bedside manners", didn't think there was any additional testing needed (after the upper-GI). So I didn't press it. I trust his opinion (and more importantly, his statistics.) Good luck, I hope you start to feel better soon. Let me know how you do! -
Help! Why no Ibuprofin?
poppieswife replied to anewlife10's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon had me take them two weeks after surgery for inflammation of my ribs. I had to crush them and let me tell you they taste bad! No matter what I put them in they taste bitter. Call your surgeon and ask if you can take them. I would never take anything without asking first.
