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June 2 surgery date looking for a buddy possibly to work out MA
fthhplove replied to amulcahey's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi my name is Rhonda and my surgery date was also June the 2nd. I am a stay at home mom with three beautiful children. I live in Indiana and am also looking for someone to challenge me and for accountability. -
June 2 surgery date looking for a buddy possibly to work out MA
amulcahey posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I just had surgery on Tuesday, 6/2 and am looking for a buddy for mutual support and possibly a work out buddy as well. I live in MA about forty minutes Southwest of Boston. I am married and work from home two days per week as a social worker. -
What foods get stuck in your band?
nomorejellybelly replied to use-to-be-cute's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have not had any problems with stuck foods yet (4 1/2 weeks after being banded). I just had my first fill (1cc) three days ago and still no problems. I really, really, chew my food. -
Did everyone have to go on a diet before surgery?
Jess1982c replied to MissMe27's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have to be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks before surgery. I have almost made it though the first week of the liquid diet. -
Did everyone have to go on a diet before surgery?
sue in ne replied to MissMe27's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The Surgeon has me on 2 weeks of 2 Slimfast and one reasonable meal/day. Lost 8 #. But they recommend adding protein supplement it really cuts the hunger. For about 2 months prior, I got ready by switching to slimfast for breakfast, boosting protein to 70 g/ day and upped the exercise- have lost 33 # overall . -
Did everyone have to go on a diet before surgery?
WendyBlackheart replied to MissMe27's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon requires me to me a 2 week liquid diet (His offices uses Optifast, which I actually really like - some of the bars are super tasty). I'm on my second day of full Optifast - 4 shakes and 1 bar a day, plus broth and jello if I want. I was also told I needed to lose about 10% of my body weight before surgery, so while I was doing all my pre-surgical testing, I was doing Optifast 'lite' (2 shakes a day, 1 bar, a meal consisting of 4-6oz of protein and 3 servings of veggies. (But no peas, yams or potatoes) I was also allowed 1 serving of fruit OR yogurt, and all the jello and broth I wanted. So far I lost 14lbs, and I expect to lose another 10 by my surgery date, which is almost the 10% (I started this all at 264lbs) I think that starting the diet before the 2 week liquid was a big help. I've cut back on most of my cravings, and I think its a good way to prepare for learning to eat well after surgery. The two weeks of liquid should shrink the liver and such to make the surgery easier and safer. Lol, I was doing so well on the Opti-lite, but as soon as they said to start on full liquid, I have a massive craving for a chimichanga! But its passing. -
Here's the thing. During my surgery we found out my uterine fibroid is significantly larger than we knew. I've been to a new gyno and he tells me my uterus is currently the size of a full term pregnancy and as I lose the weight I will look pregnant. (Which is so ridiculous at my nearly 48 years of age). We plan on a hysterectomy when the weight comes off and will have a tummy tuck at the same time. I'm really frustrated. I want to see my stomach shrink. I am one of those "apple" body types and all my weight is in the middle. I know, once I have the surgery, it will be a night and day difference, I just want those little victories along the way. Besides, this thing is giving me tremendous lower back pain. In addition, my husband and I have a huge 3 continent trip planned for November. I want to have the surgery by first week of August to give myself adequate time to recover. I feel a lot of pressure to get the weight of quickly and even though I've lost 36 pounds since my surgery two months ago, I'm not sure it will happen. So…..so do y'all have any words of wisdom? Thanks!
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Goal after stall or gain? Share your 2nd ???? wind!
AvaFern replied to JustWatchMe's topic in The Lounge
I'm not sure if I count or not, however I stalled out badly at 167, where I was stuck for 2 months and then again at 134-137 where I was stuck from October until April of this year. I found in both situations I was being lazy and when I significantly improved my exercise and cleaned up my diet, I was able to drop again. A trick for me that some people don't approve of is eating clean Monday through Friday and then largely eating what I want to on Saturday and Sunday. If I want some cheesepuffs Sunday afternoon or some nacho dip Saturday night, I have it, and then I don't feel like I'm spending my entire life on this awful restricted diet. Because of my sleeve I really don't eat very much, but I'm now at a point where if I don't work out and I don't eat a relatively clean diet, there is no way I'm dropping any more weight. Also, I try to not freak out if I eat something that isn't perfect, whereas when I dieted before the sleeve if I ate something bad on a Wednesday, well the diet was shot until next Monday. Right now I'm munching my way through a grilled chicken sandwich, and it is darn yummy after the last 2 weeks of really being good on my diet. I won't have the need to eat until much later tonight and I don't feel like I'm on a diet when if I want something, I can have it, since I can no longer eat an entire serving, or an entire bag/pan/bowl of anything.- 1 reply
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Hello fellow "newbee"....I have been banded for 10 days now. And I can relate to you as far as what to eat....dont be nervous about that because I was too before my surgery. And it just comes to you. The first 2 or 3 days your not gonna want anything to "eat". So I have been eating or drinking I should say.....chicken broth (i dont like beef broth) sugerfree popcicles,sugarfree jello,lots of water or crystal light ice tea. I have had some hot tea with a teaspoon of honey. That was the first week. And stating the second week, I added liquid yogart, protein shake made with skim milk, tomato soup made with skim milk, and I been having a teaspoon of peanut butter. Kinda get it nice and wet in your mouth, if you can imagine "chewing" creamy peanut butter. Then starting my third week which is this coming weds. I am going to add cottage cheese, apple sauce, cream of wheat, mashed sweet potatoes...muchie foods. Really thoughtm dont be nervous, it all comes to you. And dont be afraid at all. I was operated on weds oct 24th and I was home and walking my local Mall 4 days later on Sunday!!!!! Good luck, TONI
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Sounds like you are doing great. I wouldn't go back to your OB/GYN. He will never be supportive because "he" didn't tell you to have the surgery and "he" is the doctor. Some docs as we all know think they are "god". We need docs who are supportive! You have done well. My son is a Chiropractor and has me doing Vit. D drops in water or crystal light. I also sit in the sun everyday for 20 to 30 mins. I will be anxious to have my blood work done in two weeks. I feel great. My husband and I are going to start going to the Senior Citizen's Pool 3 times a week next week. Hope this will keep my muscles toned... It will be great to have to go shopping for clothes that are not size 2 or 3X. Be safe, Mary
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New Here and so many questions!
Tori1983 replied to spoiltmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I Have United Health Care too. I went and saw Dr.Kim May 15th aprroved for sugery last week, liquid diet June 8th and Surgery June 29th. So, In just over a month I am getting everything done. I too am at 100%! My son has some issues and we usually have our max out of pocket/deductable met by march-april. So, I am paying nothing out of pocket except for my diet and post op meds. All fills and unfills are covered 100% I made the appt. They submited my paper work to the insurance and that week I heard back with my scheduled date. Good luck to you. -
I did it at two weeks also..after a few days of pure hell it got much better and the pain went away..good luck!!
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Hey David!! I had my surgery a week ago at Vanderbilt! Good luck!!
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Help! Scale not moving
msfitn2014 replied to LaGueriTaChuLa13's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stalls happen, maybe up your protein or excercise. -
Oh WOW, to***ht ! How exciting, I can hardly stand myself now i am so anxious and i still have two more weeks. Good Luck and post a lot !
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Wow! Congratulations!! I am also one week out but have no where near the loss you do. You're doing GREAT! Keep up the good work Jules
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hi need to slim, first I have to say this you have to do your pre-op for 5 WEEKS??? Holy moley!!! I have to do it for 2 and I have heard of some that just do it for a day and not even at all??? Wow, I am in shock. So anyway to get to your question. It all depends on the person, if your skin still has the elasticity still there it will go back better, but if you've stretched it out so much that you will have a lot, a lot??? Then I suggest doing weight training and exercise as much as you can, cause that will help with the skin tightening. Unfortunately no matter what we are all going to have saggy skin cause of the rapid pace at which the bypass helps you loose that weight. I am just thankful my insurance will allow me the skin removal surgery after the fact. So one day at a time though!!! Hi Tina1577 Thanks for the reply. I guessed id have to do LOTS of exercising... All though I have been a big person all my life I am pretty fit (by my thinking any ways lol)... Yeah in England you have to do the pre op for the amount of weeks before surgery dependent on your BMI. Im having mine done through the NHS. They will do skin removal later on if it is a matter of health, other wise ill have to find it my self . Yeap I agree one day at a time... Thanks
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Dr. Fernando Garcia -- Sept. 19 Sleevers!
Victoria A Fillmore posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Is anyone going to be in TJ, Mexico on the 19th getting their sleeve? I am! Super excited. My parents are doing it as well, and I couldn't be any more happier than I am right now. Although I am a tad bit nervous--it's only two weeks away! I'm still waiting on my passport, and I'm hoping it comes in this week. Surgery buddies? -
Any New York sleevers?
peg from Minnesota replied to kazy298's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi I am on day 6 also date of surgery July 13 so glad we are almost 1/2 way done I want something to chew?? I have lost 15 pounds hope more comes off this week?? I try to stay busy but..............I go to MPLS, Minnesota for my surgery. 1 nite is what they think I well have to stay. -
I'm almost 5 weeks out from RNY and I'm craving fresh fruits and vegetables so so bad it's an obsession. Before surgery, I was worried that I'd be craving sugar or baked goods, bread, pizza (junk) basically, but no -WAY! I'm spending literally hours of my day obsessing over crunchy fresh fruits and veggies. Everything I have to eat is cooked to death soft meats or Protein shakes and cheese. I'm so tired of animal products and lack of texture. How in the world do you make it through to 12 weeks when you can have raw crunchy veggies again?! I'm in need of some green peppers (crunchy) Carrots (crunchy) cucumbers (crunchy) even tomatoes full of juice and seeds just with some salt....a pickle..some lettuce...a piece of deli turkey with some crunchy veg rolled into it. I'm dying here
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Any teachers in here?!?
ArtSmartInNH replied to NJE123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm an elementary teacher- sleeved 4/21/15 week before April vacation. Took week of surgery off and vacation and hoped to go back afterwards. Recovery was hard and I had some complications. I needed an extra week, which I took, but it was very stressful. If I had to do it again, I would not change when I did it (I didn't want my whole summer vacation to be recovery) BUT I would plan on more time off, especially if you are with little ones. I was tired and weak and cranky and going back was very taxing on my patience -
I'm 2 weeks post op. I mix genepro with about two ounces of coffee and one cup of fairlife chocolate milk. I love it. It tastes like an iced mocha and gives me 43 grams of protein. And it's not sickly sweet or thick like protein shakes.
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Feeling down
WLSResources/ClothingExch replied to Chez2812's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I believe that you're feeling down for no good reason. You seem to be living with some misconceptions about band surgery and what follows. You're also contradicting yourself, if I understand what you're writing. I hope I can help you get to a better place. The first weeks after surgery are about healing from it, not about losing weight. That you lost seven pounds in the first four (is that it?) weeks is quite nice. Lost weight is lost weight. Most people don't feel that "a lot" has changed in the early days. For most, getting the band adjusted to the point where it is a good, working partner takes at least a few adjustments. It may also involve adjusting to remove Fluid. The process is more an art than a science. I know one person who reached his goal and has maintained it for many years with an empty band and never one adjustment. He is quite the exception. Even when a band is at optimal fill, it can change, either suddenly needing more or less saline. I have no doubt that this sounds discouraging to you, but better to know it now than never. In fact, all band people should be aware of this, among other things, from the very first. You say that your appetite and eating pattern has changed. This tells you that the band has begun to pick up steam. A good thing. You last weighed on 13 July, so you don't know what further loss you may have had since the seven lbs. As you seem to feel little control over matters now, I suggest that you try to eat meals on a regular schedule. It's also important to use a food tracker and enter everything. My Fitness Pal is popular and people say it's easy to use. I use the tracker at sparkpeople.com, a large website dedicated to health, fitness, weight loss and the like. It also has a fitness tracker. The site doesn't espouse surgery for weight loss, but I find that no problem. There are "teams" of people who have had surgery. Livestrong.com is a similar site. The amount of saline in an adjustment or in a band is meaningless on its own. What matters is having the amount that will, again, make for a good partnership. You're in good shape. -
Leakage Years After Surgery
Berry78 replied to DanaBradshaw's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Leaks typically happen in the first 8 weeks. There are other long term concerns.. strictures, ulcers, and deficiencies. -
hi I'm 22 post op and I'm eating soluds already, my problem is that I feel like I'm gaining the weight back, I haven't notice a drastic change. my one week post of I had to be taken out on the fills that had been placed on my band because I was having to stuck episodes, so now I can eat everything I want and don't rlfeel reatricted. I went for a fill yeaterday and I can still eat as much as I want and not feel full...I have also noticed that i get a lot of sweet cravings and when I eat I notice that i'm eating way too fast but haven't had an episode of food getting stuck..I don't know what to do, or is my lap band not working?
