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Week 3 a bust? What the heck is going on?
pinkie1 replied to nuzzlebear40's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't lose anything for two weeks post up, I was doing everything right and could not figure it out. Then I had a thought when I first got home I was on a clear broth diet and I lost weight the day I went on shakes and pureed diet I stalled. so I thought I will do the broth thing and you know what, in 5 days I lost 11 pounds. As I am a diabetic, all carbs and little sugar I was putting in my mouth with the shakes was putting my weight loss in jeopardy. so I am sticking to broth and seafood high in Protein and I feel great. -
Tingling and slight numbness at port site?
DarleneRN replied to Lorelei's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I will have had my band 2 weeks this monday,,,,yay puree! can't wait! lol...I had pain, pulling, tightness, tingling, and numbess at my port site. It gets a little better everyday. I was so concerned, it seemed everyone on here felt 'great' after 2 to 5 days...I was panicked too! My Dr said some people heal slower than others. For some reason, the last 2 days (still same symptoms, but much less) I am feeling MUCH better. Anyway, sounds normal, don't panic, and good luck!!! -
I am 5 weeks out today and thought I was doing pretty well. Nothing I have eaten has really caused me problems. My problem is making sure I get enough calories, specifically Protein into my diet. This weekend I had a couple days where I felt really nauseous......day and night. No new foods added; couldn't figure out what the problem was. After much back-tracking I realized that I had not eaten much those two days, and NOT eaten enough protein. The next day, I made sure I ate enough protein, and ate more frequently. Ta-da...no nausea! OK....lesson learned. I HAVE to eat...and that's a new one for me .
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Today I Learned.......
AllForMy4 replied to retired-loser's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am 5 weeks out and deal with the same thing. Although I am doing good lately about getting in my protein,it all comes from shakes mostly. I eat maybe 2 ozs of food on a good day. I really hope I can start eating more soon bc I know I am not getting close to the recommended amount of calories in that I should be daily and it is giving me a slow(but steady) weight loss. I think I would be losing more if I could up my calories a bit and get my body out of starvation mode. lol. -
Realistic Monthly Goals For The First 6 Months
@DomLorenVSG replied to Ready4success's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Personally, I'm breaking it down by week, my minimum goal is -2 lbs a week, my optimal goal is -3.5 lbs a week. If on average there are 4 weeks in a month thats a range of -8 to -14 lbs a month. So I don't think you are that far off at all. -
Failing...by the book.
FLHgal replied to CoffeeGrinDR's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Slow down; take a deep breath. Each and everyone of us is different. You hear about those who lose 15-20 on the 2 week liquid....I didn't. You are in recovery and if you are doing it right.....the weight will fall off. I lost my 100 at around 13-14 months....Maybe 20 in the first 2 months including the liquid pre op. Stop worrying that there will be nothing to eat at the party, enjoy the company and approved drinks. Good Luck, -
5 Months Out- Hair Loss...check, Weight Loss...negative
peacequeen replied to slimshadee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have no suggestion for the hair loss..I've been losing mine since 3 months out. But if you are stalling that long, I'd try shaking things up a bit. Change your caloric intake or Lilmissdiva's bootcamp might be a good place to start,,it's worth a try. Cutting carbs helped me shed 6 pounds in 1 week and I always felt full. Slowly adding back healthy carbs this week and the weightloss slowed down but I'm still losing. Logging what you eat in a journal or at myfitnesspal.com helps you see exactly what you are taking in. Increase exercise might be another avenue you can take. I'm so sorry things aren't working out for you this far out. -
Belly/tummy band and medication questions
Chris R replied to Zen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't use any belly bands, though I think it might have helped a little with some of the pulling sensation inside on one of my incisions from the stitches. The meds I took pre-op were all things I'd been taking for diabetes, blood pressure, and arthritis. I didn't have to take anything special before the surgery. The meds my surgeon prescribed for me post-op were a liquid antacid (Ranitidine) and a liquid pain killer (Roxicet). The Pepcid is an antacid - what I have the Ranitidine for. He said I have to take the antacid for one month - I can't wait to be off of it, because it tastes NASTY! The pain killer I'm using more for my severely arthritic knees, at least until it runs out. I used to be on meloxicam for it, but my surgeon said I shouldn't take it after surgery, at least for several months (Nsaid), and the Tramadol my regular doctor prescribed to use in place of it wasn't doing the job. My surgeon told me not to start my multi-Vitamin (chewable) until Monday (2 weeks post-op). It contains calcium citrate too - hopefully enough that, with diet, I shouldn't need an additional supplement. (I got the Bariatric Advantage fusion - the dietitian told me to take 3 a day with the sleeve surgery.) I also take Cymbalta for my arthritis pain. I know that it is also used as an antidepressant for some people. Although the instructions with the meds said do NOT crush or open the capsules, my surgeon told me that many of their patients have without a problem, so I open the capsule and mix the contents with a small spoonful of sugar-free, fat-free pudding. Sugar-free Jello works OK before you get to the full liquid phase. Hope this helps! -
My first weight gain at 4 months out! :(
theby_88 replied to theby_88's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1. No 2. Maybe 3. No Hahaha, I def think I need to cut the carbs for sure. Maybe with that and giving it another week or so I will be back on track. Thanks girl -
My first weight gain at 4 months out! :(
music1618 replied to theby_88's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For those of us who post on the boards all the time and are several months out we see this post all the time. In a few months you will smile when you see a post like this because you will remember how stressed you were and now know it is part of the process. My token advice is this - when I gained or stalled I was still losing inches. To me inches were more important than the weight. I am an athlete and trying to get into the police academy. My workouts are all about gaining muscle. In the end I know that means my weight will go up. No worries though I have gone from a size 22 to a size 8-10. I went from 2-3xl shirts to a s-m. In my soccer game last night I felt like I was a teenager. I scored two goals and could run the entire game. That is what matters. You mentioned you hit a goal by hiking last week. Now set a new goal and go get it!! Anything is within your reaches now! Now with that said I am anxiously waiting to hit 100 lbs lost and that last damn pound will not come off. Keep the faith and keep doing what you are supposed to and it will all work out. Try not to get to wrapped up in a number and remember you did this to get healthy! -
Has anyone experienced an odd smell in their urine? I've noticed for 2 weeks mine smells like ointment.
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Thank you fellow sleever and LIFESAVER :)
Crazypants posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm only a week out. Felt incredible day 1-3 and after that just wasn't feeling right, each day got worse. Day 6 was miserable!!! More liquid didn't help. More sleep didn't help. More Protein didn't help. THANK YOU to the sleever that posted something that I stored in my memory for some reason... I can't recall who you are or what post but you saved my life. I took an Iron pill last night and woke up feeling amazing again. I took the other half tonight and felt even more improvement! Better mood, more energy, and looking at life with hopeful eyes again! Sweet dreams everyone!! Woohooooo..... -
Omg!!! I'm so happy to read this! I also had a lot of issues with the band and had it removed. I'm a week away of RNY and I'm terrified! I'm worried about long-term unhealthy affects. Such as looker older, hair loss, malnutrition. Have you had any of these to the degree that you regretted going forward? Im getting cold feet Sent from my SGH-T999L using the BariatricPal App
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I've been at a stall for about 2 weeks now and I'm only 3 months out. I just had my 3 month check up yesterday & talked to the dr and was just told it happens..that's it. Not real enthused with their answer :/
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It seems to be most common for the first week. If it continues beyond that, you can ask your doc. (even a couple weeks might be ok. The body often responds to trauma with an increase in temperature to ward off any buggies. It doesn't mean that infection has started. If infection does start, that's what those higher temperatures are about). Temperature is just one piece of the puzzle, always monitor how you feel as well. After day 4, you should feel a little better each day. If you suddenly feel worse, that is cause for a call to the doctor. I'm sure you'll be perfect! No worries!
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sudden symptoms: diarrhea/nausea - please help
my3sons replied to katikati's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stay calm, and try to remember this...liquid in, liquid out. Sorry to be so graphic but at one week post op on liquids, its my new reality:) temporary I hope!! As for the nausea, are you on pepcid? Hope you feel better soon, if you don't plaese call your doc so they can re-assure you:) -
Weight loss progress post op week 10
chelseaj07 replied to chelseaj07's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Those pics where taken a couple weeks apart Thank you! -
Whoo... Apply the brakes and "Step Away" from the sugar free taffy!
T'snewstart posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi folks its confession time! I have really been enjoying sugar free taffy. It was nice to have a "treat" after all I deserve one right!? I am doing well so far! At least that is what my internal conversation has been. Well the result of my one piece of taffy that lead to serval pieces a day is.... I hit a stall. As I began to rethink my past week.... I asked myself what have I done differently? It was the taffy... Then I thought huh... I wonder how many calories are in taffy.... Was I surprised 35 calories per piece OMG I had consumed many calories just in taffy. Whoops! I need to watch out for hidden calories! Am I saying I will never have sugar free taffy again. No way... I will... However, I will be more cautious with my calorie intake... No matter how small the food item I am consuming! Anyone else experience something like this???- 1 reply
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Did anyone have lower stomach pain?
LillyRose76 replied to The long walk home's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes...it wasn't a pain that was always there. It was usually aggrivated when I twisted to my left or stood up after sitting for while. Getting in and out of a car was the worst. Its a sharp stabbing pain, but I couldn't really pinpoint where it stemed from. It's was in between two of my left side incisions. It started going away about a week ago. I'm 20 days post op. The pain is not as pronounced now. It feels like something that is healing. -
Eating only one ounce of food
1Day1Life4Now replied to del58's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'll be 5 weeks on Monday and I can eat 1/2 to 3/4 cup. -
PCOS, Sodium, and losing weight slowly
Aggiemae replied to angriggs86's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
PCOS doesn't slow down weight loss. And 39 pounds in 10 weeks it a lot! You weight goes up and down all the time. If you are following your prescribed food plan you are losing FAT no matter what the scale says. Maybe you can stop weighing yourself every day? Some weeks you might not lose any weight. That is NORMAL. I eat 25 grams of carbs, 90-110 grams of Protein, and as little sugar as possible (just what's in the 8oz of 1% milk I drink a few times a week). I add Fiber ( ground flax seeds) to my Protein shakes, you can also add Benifiber (it's clear and has no flavor) but drink the shake right away of it gets weird. I feel fuller for longer if I add some fiber to the shakes. I don't pay any attention to sodium, but I also don't eat packaged or canned food. Watch out for alcohol sugar (it's often in candy and protein bars) it will stall your weight loss no matter what the labels claim. In my opinion there is such a thing as too much zero calorie (100% chemical) sweeteners.Lots of studies fine that ithey increases hunger. I limit it to one or two packets a day. According to my PT I will get better results working out every second day. I alternate days walking (2miles) and toning/strength training . As for calories, what does your NUT/plan say? If you eat 90 grams of protein and 25grams of low calorie carbs you're eating about 600 calories a day. I eat about 800-900 because, strange as it seems, I wasn't losing much weight and was told by the NUT To increase my calories. Yes, it's normal to get a bit obsessed about your weight. I use a journal to keep track of everything I eat, how much Water I drink, my Vitamins, my blood sugars and exercise. How I explained it to a friend recently is that I have never spent so much time and effort on eating so little food. I want to add that I don't know how old you are, how much you weigh or how active you are. So...keep in mind that the things I do might not be the best for you. Please don't feel like people her are judgmental. -
From the album: Pre-Surgery
Dont pay attention to outfit, trying on shirts to wear under my halloween costume! -
Onederland!... And now stalled lol
katsmeow replied to bringiton's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes it happened to me. Than I gained a few pounds. And took two weeks togoback to 198 -
second guessing my approved sugery
crystal812 replied to iggs3113's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt the same way a week ago. I had surgery Tuesday and am doing really well. No pain or sickness so far. You have to do what you feel is right for you. No one can make that decision but you. Just remember everyone is different. I will pray for you and hope all goes well for you ???? -
Hello Everyone!!! Im 2 weeks away from surgery and all I've been hearing and reading is how gastric bypass is bad. I've heard that it makes u bald, you have long term complications, and that the surgery takes years off your life just the same as being overweight. My mind a mess. I've been so stressed since I've got my surgery date. Really thinking about not going through with the surgery. I don't know what to do. :-(
