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Ok guys, I've heard about 3 weeks stall but this is ridiculous...I had my surgery on january 18th, weighing 194. Around february first I was down to 178. So I've only lost 16 pounds since Jan 18th!!! This is so discouraging. I know part of the problem is I'm not getting enough protein. So this past week, I started whey protein shakes, 1 shake equals 38 grams of protein. I try to get the remainder of protein from food. Also I have not been able to drink 64oz everyday. Should I try the 5 day pouch test? I'm getting worried that I may have failed the sleeve
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stuck at 178 for 5 weeks
juliarh replied to mbridgeman27's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey, just this morning I said to my husband, "Look, I've lost 10 pounds since February!" That's not a bad weight loss -- 10 lbs a month is fantastic -- in fact, I've pretty much lost 10 pounds a month since my 2nd or 3rd month -- the first month you're going to the lose the fastest -- but there after should be a regular, steady weight loss -- some months more, some months less -- but more or less the same. 16 lbs in one month is awesome!! Don't worry, you're still gonna lose! And a 5 week stall is not unheard of -- make sure you're eating your protein, getting in enough calories and drinking your water! -
Sorry I might have misspelled. This is a *virus* that causes ulcers and can lead to cancer of the stomach. MANY people have had this and taken the meds to kill it. I was wondering if anyone that has had the ulcers from this has had the lap band? I haven't talked to a lap band surgeon yet (still trying to make the decision to do this). These are MY worries and fears and the reason I haven't had the surgery. Please help to either dispel my fears or give it a name. 1. Husband's not wanting me to have it done. Thinks it will change US. 2. MONEY!! I will have to be self pay, it's a lot of money to take out of OUR account especially if hubby isn't on board with the idea. 3. Afraid that the lap band will damage my esophagus from reflex/stretching/etc. 4. TERRIFIED I will fail. I can't stay on a diet for a week right now...how in the world will this work when I've FAILED sooooo many times. O.K. that's the big fears. :help: Thanks for listening.
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Making a life changing decision
Dub replied to Katy Walton's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I found myself with a similar desire as you when I was at the beginning of my consideration of weight loss surgery earlier this year. I didn't want to do anything "too" radical......just something to give me a bit of help that, along with exercise, will yield the results I wanted. It did not take long.....not long at all, to realize that the procedure I needed was gastric bypass. This was based on five doctor's recommendations, three of them being surgeons. I'm 100% certain they are correct. I'm going through the 6 months of pre-op stuff now. I also work 13-14 hour days, too. When I finally get a day off I'm wiped out. Good luck to you. -
I found a website to help you get an incentive to lose weight. It's called dietbetter.com. I heard about it on the Today show website. You join or start games by betting a certain amount of money that you'll lose 4% of your body weight in 4 weeks or 10% in 6 months. The bets start as low as $10 and go up to over $100! I joined a game on April 1st with a bet of $25 that I will lose 4% in 4 weeks. So far I've lost just over 5lbs since April 1st. and i have about 1.8 lbs to go until April 29th. (which i know i can lose!) If you meet your goals you win a portion of the pot! It's a great way to make yourself accountable for losing weight and get rewarded for your efforts too!
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weight loss incentive!
amandainohio replied to pancake1271's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am also doing a dietbet. I am doing three right now. I think two of mine end on the 29th. This is my first dietbet and I have lost more than the 4%. Good luck! -
I know broth stinks I'm on my 2 week pre-op my doctor today said to buy cup-a-soup or chicken noodle and strain it then at least you have more flavor. Even beef flavor if I wanted. I know it not a huge help but it might give you more flavor.
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I was banded 9 days ago. I have one week left of full liquids, and the smoothies, oatmeal etc., is beginning not to fill me up. I've been doing fine and not feeling hungry up til a day or so ago. I am eating basically oatmeal, cream of wheat, many smoothies with soy milk and protein powder, sugar free pudding, and pureed soups. Lots of liquids as well. I don't really feel 'banded' now that the gas and pressure is gone. I have another week of full liquids, then mush, and 4 weeks until my first fill and I'm feeling worried. I guess I expected to feel more 'different' in some way. Other than a big lump under my stomach I feel like if I did eat a mush food, it would digest just fine. (I'm not going to however...just sayin...) I am following my Drs. list of foods and amounts. Maybe I'm just 'head' hungry?
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I kind of jumped the gun on this. I was told both 4 weeks and when the incisions are healed. My 4 small incisions look just like scabs now and I put a waterproof bandage on my port incision, which also looks mostly like a scab. I went into the (seemingly) ice-cold water slowly, got used to it shortly but got out soon since it was break and my daughter (8) wanted to sit with me. After break I got back in for a long while but I got cold (first time in ages) after about 30 minutes. So far no ill effect. I was cleared for light exercise so I swam a bit of breaststroke and felt fine. Just reporting in.
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My doc said 2 weeks... He did ask what type of pool we had (it's a salt pool) so not sure if that made a difference?
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but have great success in the long-run? I am almost four weeks post op and ever since I have had the green light to eat solids I have really been struggling to stay on task. SO..........this has created so many self-destructive thoughts such as "this isn't going to work". I know that people refer to banster hell alot and I imagine I am there. I am hoping to hear from someone who struggled in the beginning but was able to turn it around and has had great success.
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I know how you feel. I have not had true hunger until today, but I sure have wanted a dang taco all flippin week!!! I have been on clear liquids for 6 days and my kids are starting to suffer! I am sooooooo cranky, and I too I wondered what the blankety blank blank blank have I done? Well, my hubby and I didn't shell out over 17 grand so I can just give up! Today, in addition to clear liquids I ate about 2 oz of pudding, I AM A REBEL I TELL YOU. It did make me feel better...I know, pitiful. When things seem hopeless, remember that soon we will get to eat mushies...yeeeha! I am already conjuring up things I will be able to eat at that stage. Masked cauliflower comes to mind...yummy and low carb! But I digress.... Just realize that this sucky part will pass, it has to! And you and I will both be so happy we did this next summer when we are wearing a bathing suit and not cringing from the thought of others seeing us. Take care and chin up.
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Losing too fast?
SanDiegoPhotog replied to taradefrank's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hopefulmom25 . . . I did the SAME thing. Keep exercising and watching your intake and one day you'll wake up and the scale will have made a serious drop. At least, that's what seems to be happening with my little plateaus. I lost 4 pounds in one weekend just chugging along after the scale had stopped moving for 1.5 weeks! -
Surgeon makes you wait 12 weeks for first fill????
TQUAD64 replied to justme2u's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My doctor waits six weeks post op and then inserts 2ccs. She actually filled me with 3ccs at time of surgery and I have a 10cc band. -
I'm still a little groggy from my anesthesia today, but I just had my infected port taken out today, and I will be 5 months post-op on Jan 5th. I kept putting off the band removal because I like you am worried that I won't be able to use my band optimally if the port was taken out (I had an american doc). What I learned is that they can "cap off" the tubing and put a little cap on the end of the band when they remove the actual port piece. If they choose this technique, you should maintain your restriction that you are currently at. The unfortunate thing is that if you are not at your "sweet spot" yet and they remove the port, then obviously they have no way to adjust (add fills) during your 6 week to 6 month healing time. The only thing I would have done differently is to make sure I got one last fill and was at my sweet spot and comfortably there (not too tight) before the band removal. Keep on them don't let them blow you off. This is a serious situation. I will be posting pics tomorrow of my port removal site. Better to be safe than sorry. You have come too far, don't go back. Best wishes to you and keep us updated.
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The packet we were given at the nutrictional semenar listed soft cheese as a snack for weeks 1 to 4, maybe I misunderstood this to mean after the first week.
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I think just to be safe go back to Clear liquids or at least just liquids for awhile and then hold off on any dairy just in case your system isn't ready for it. A lot of people are different as to when they can tolerate different things. I was clear liquids for 1 week, liquids or 2 weeks, puréed for 3 etc. Keep us posted and good Luck!
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3 weeks out and still pain? Ok?
rholt35 replied to Raven21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Today I am 3 weeks out from my surgery I went to the doctor last week and he said I was healing just fine well this morning I was touching one of my stiches from the surgery and it felt kind of hard like a lump . I had my husband look at it he said every thing looks fine but it feels hard to me I am getting worried it is the scar on the right side . It does not look red or infected I do no know what is going on or am I worrying to much . -
I cant take any more of my doctor:cursing:.. I went in for a fill today (the one week she is in town out of the last 4 months!) My last feel was in feb and i only lost 32lbs since then but hey its gone for good. I was told to take in a food list of everything i ate for 3 days prior to today and bring it in. I set in my waiting room for 1 1/2 hrs waiting for her then when she does come in she sculding me as she opens the door! Telling me she cant help me if i wont try and so on. My food looked like this. MON 1 egg, 1/2 piece of sasuage link, and 1 toast. 4 spoons of pb 3 pices baked chicken, yellow squash, mash potatos. Water,milk TUES 1/2 of a frozen Pasta meal lean quasine) taco salad milk oj unsweet tea WED 4 spoons of pb 2 eggs, 1 biscuit, friedpotatos water, milk I know that the potatos wasent the best choice but a small amount I mean come on! She would only give me 0.5 cc (i had 8cc in a 14cc band) and told me She will only see me agian if I only eat 1 time a day between 12 and 5 pm and I can ONLY have frest fruit and veggies and NOTHING else. I just dont feel like i get my hundred dollers worth when i go see her! In fact I dont thing i want to see her again. Does any one else have a doc like this? P.S she gave me the most he** over the 1 glass of OJ.
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Whoa, whoa, whoa...he's a doctor and a professional and he needs to take stock of the entire situation before making ANY decision. His job it to look out for your health. Like j. lynn said, you're mad at him before you even know. I had my first post op appointment, my dr and I talked. He said I can't have a fill until 6 weeks but he agreed I need a fill. He told his office assistant "schedule her for a fill". So she called the main office to make the appointment....and she said to them..."this is for a potential fill". See? Even tho my doctor already agreed I need a fill he will STILL assess the situation when we meet in two weeks to determine whether or not a fill is appropriate. Patience, grasshopper.
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WOW...I guess it took me by surprise. I didnt think I would be able to just....FEEL IT!!!! LOL...i ran squeeling thru the house like I just saw a spider the size of a small car. Im only a week out...I guess Ive been swollen...but...there it is. Its on my left side 4-5 inches below my bra line. Anyone else feel it?:omg:
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Christina - Thank you so much for your support!! I don't think I need a fill because I'm not losing weight--but because of how hungry I always am and because I can eat white bread, dry Jerky, anything I want since 3 weeks out and I have never PB'd. (From what I hear that's a good thing)!!! I am doing a Protein only diet right now and even though I'm eating more times than I should be with the band, I am trying to keep it to 3 oz. at one sitting. Back to dieting until I get my fill. I have also started taking diet pills to help curb my hunger. I don't want to gain back what I've already lost but I don't want to go hungry all the time either. Good luck to you on your journey and thank you again for your encouragement. Tricia H
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It has almost been a 1 year for me and i have lost 42 lbs...not much compared to others... I have been keeping a food journal and i have been working out 2-3 times a week...i dont get of the elliptical till it tells me i have burned atleast 400 calories. One thing you have that i dont, is retriction...i have had 5 fills and i still dont feel much restriction and get hungry between meals.... It took me 10 years to gain 100 lbs and my realistic goal is to loose it in less that 2 years. I have not lost any significant weight in the last 2 months...im steady and that pisses me off. BUt i keep telling myself that am loosing and try to keep a positive view. If you do not feel comfortable with the nurse, the go somewhere else. Remember this is a business and you are a costumer. my guess is that if you start going to the gym...you body will wake up and the weight will come off. Best of luck!!!
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Anxious...waiting For Insurance
knt4ever replied to skinny_minnie_wannabe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am so sorry you are going through all this drama. Insurance companies amaze me. This surgery will cost them less over the years by eliminating all the issues from obesity. You would think they would push it through faster! I went through some issues (not add bad as you) getting approved. First off, the coordinator was out few weeks from a surgery and nothing moved while she was gone. I wanted surgery this year because deductibles are paid already this year and also next year our's is going up alot! When final sent it was denied because of 6 month but I had been to my PCP before and they didn't count it. My coordinator re submitted exact same paperwork and was approved! Ugh. Good luck and hold you get the golden ticket! -
I just had a fill this week....had 1.25 in my band but my surgeon only pulled out .50. He said he also pulled out some air so some saline may also be in the band. He then pushed in another 1cc on top of the .50cc. Kinda has me wondering with the original .75 went but, my doc also said some can evaporate. I know my tubing didn't get punctured the first time because he got the port first shot. I'm just taking this last fill easy and see if the restriction stays. If not I'll see if he'd check me with flouro just to make sure. Did your surgeon use flouro this time around?
