Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Newbie Here! One week 9 pounds!!



Recommended Posts

Hello everyone. I'm not sure if I'm posting correctly as I just discovered this app yesterday and have been glued to my iPhone reading all the posts! I'm in Australia and had my procedure 1st August! Things seem to be going well. I'm down 15 pounds. Starting weight Was 216 lbs. I've spent hours reading all the stories and I love how this provides a feeling of support as everyone else knows what I'm going through. In saying that, reading all the stories about weight not coming off, complications and how the band may fail has made me extremely paranoid and I feel it'll affect my results :( I'm a smoker with a heavy cough n im scared my band will slip. Im scared ill be disheartened if I don't lose another pound tomorrow :(. Tomorrow will be 8 days after surgery and after the horror stories I'm too afraid to move onto mushy foods. All this because I've read so much n I feel I'm becoming obsessed. I'd love to join an August group to see how everyone's coming along. Not sure how to do that as yet.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sigh..this is one of the regrettable results of having a unsupervised/moderated forum. Everyone pitches in their experiences and ideas but instead of being informative it can sometimes scare people off. The reality is, we are individuals and we are approaching and experiencing this journey very differently from one another. Some are compliant, some not. Some are better informed, some not. Some are just plain irrational, some not hahaha. So you have to take it all with a grain of salt and let it apply when it becomes your reality. For instance, worry about complications if indeed you experience one. I am 4 yrs out with zero complications as an example. I am informed about slips, gerd, dilation etc but I focus on proper eating habits and working with my band opposed to being paralyzed with fear it could happen to me.

I highly recommend that you nix smoking. Easier said than done granted. But I think it'll help greatly with keeping everything dilated, hydrated etc and not putting you at risk w/ the coughing etc.

Take things one day at a time. I always say keep your expectations realistic. This is a learning experience. Once you transition through the phases it'll be a piece of pie :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I agree with Hazelsbliss....! Own your own journey. Play by the rules your Dr lays out for you. The band is overlapped and sewn in place (at least mine is). Not as fragile as you would think. If there isn't a problem....don't look for one. Follow people who give great and positive advise. This forum really helped me. I am 4 week out now.....I have been weighing myself every day....my advice is...DON'T! I am going to start once a week. It can drive you crazy. With your success so far...you are doing something right! Follow the rules and keep up with what you are doing. Best of luck...you will succeed! Lisa

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hazelsbliss nailed it. Take in what you need and can apply and file 13 all the rest.

I actually like reading when things go wrong to keep mental notes for "just in case" but of you tend to worry just stop reading a negative thread and move on to something useful.

Also your weight post-op will fluctuate so be gentle on yourself.

(I'm 24 days post-op & 25 lbs down)... I am making a new commitment to weigh max twice weekly... then wean from there

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi, nice to see another Ozzie on the site! I'm in Melbourne and I was banded in April! My weightloss results are very slow but getting there! It's great to here of your weightloss results keep up the good work! ;-D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey Jellybean,

I'm form Melbourne Australia and have also been banded on the 1st August at 113 kg. It's soo good to hear about your weight loss to be honest I haven't weighed myself yet, I'm still sore where the port is, I guess my recovery is taking a little longer than expected. How r u feeling now?

I'm also becoming obsessed with this app lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This all sounds great and am happy for everyone....I have had such pain and have been getting sick since I left the hospital on Tuesday. I have been back to the surgeon for the past 2 days, first to take out the 1 cc of Water that was in my band and then to have a shot of a steroid to calm my inflamed esophe

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I didn't mean to post yet...sorry... I am still taking baby sips of Water and was able to keep down two sips of broth. I know this will all be worth it, I just want someone to tell me that this pain will stop......

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hazelbkiss thanks so much for that post. You hit the nail on the head! I think because I left my job before surgery it's become my whole focus! Your advice definitely reassured me.

Hello fellow Melbournians :) how's everyone coming along? Cooky I'm feeling fine I just need to stop focusing on just that! I used to be a size 8 only 2 years ago- weighed 68 kilos and I'm 5"7. It's hard seeing what I was n where I am now. I'm in that mental cycle of "I can't do this I can't wear that I can't go there until I'm back at that weight" It's a wrong way of thinking but very hard not to. I never exercised in the past n managed but I think I should start to speed things up. Weighed myself today and I'm the same as yesterday. I'm meant to start week 2 mushy foods. What's considered healthy and mushy other than eggs and yoghurt?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I didn't mean to post yet...sorry... I am still taking baby sips of Water and was able to keep down two sips of broth. I know this will all be worth it' date=' I just want someone to tell me that this pain will stop......[/quote']

I am 5 days out, had my surgery Monday with hiatal hernia repair. I am having a lot of pain in the largest incision cut. I have wrapped a band around me to sorta hold it all tight. I keep having to hold my hand on it,and it is more comfortable with a firm wrap. I can only get down a few sips of Protein shake, and Water is a slow go. I drove to the Walmart and did grocery shopping, but it hurt so bad. I was in slow mode with one hand on my incision. I still have gas, but it is slow too!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Cooky when's your first fill? Are you finding you have any appetite at all? My first fill is in 2 weeks. I have no appetite what so ever and forcing Soup down to avoid the nausea that comes with coffee and cigarettes :-/

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My first fill is aug 23, I'm not feeling hungry at all which is really surprising I just don't look at food the same way anymore in soo full after a few sips of Soup or a yoghurt drink I'm just finding that I can tolerate a bit more now, I guess it's because the swelling is going down. Looking forward to goon on mushies soon one more week to go. It's funny I think the same as u it's like I'm putting my life on hold until I lose weight which is wrong I know.

Best of luck with this journey everyone???Š

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Haha cooky I thought it was just me :). My first fill is the 27th. I have a funny feeling we were operated on by the same group of surgeons. I read in my paperwork that I get to attend 2 dietician seminars specifically for banders; that should help. Good luck with everything :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Jellybean congrats on your surgery! I had mine july 30 2013. And not being that hungry in this first phase I think is normal. Because the first few days I could care less if I ate but I knew I had too.

As far as your mushy diet I guess it would be the same thing my doctor considers soft. But you can have eggs tuna chicken salad egg salad apple sauce fat free sugar free pudding oatmeal. You have more options with the soft phase. I'm in Kentucky so it could be different because I have seen other people say they have gone from liquid to mushy to soft and to regular food. Everyone is different as is their doctors. I get to start back on regular food Wednesday. Also I'm apart of this support group that is with my doctors office and its on Facebook and a lady messaged me on there and we got to talking and she told me about this. So I have two support groups and I think it's great bc everyone can share their ideas ask for opinions and just share their goods and bads. I've lost 21 lbs with pre-op diet a week before and surgery and I'm happy. Just moving right along. Just remember its Portion Control

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi all. I too am a newbie, down in cold Tasmania. I got my band only 4 days ago on the 6th and my only downfall so far is pain from the gas they pumped me up with. Anyway just wanted to say hi and look forward to sharing my success as well as hearing about all of yours :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×