cata01 0 Posted June 20, 2013 Hello - i had the Lap Band surgey over two years ago loss around 80lbs had lots of problems they had to remove. They removed the band and my surgeon performed the sleeve last year around this time. i have not see a lot of weight loss nor have i been great at watching myself due to taking care of my sick elderly parents - lots of stress. Need to get back on track is it possible??? Appreicate guidance or any feedback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted June 20, 2013 Need to get back on track is it possible??? cato01 hi there sure its possible to get back on that horse you lost 65 lbs before!!! way to go!!!! get a head start, back to basics with Protein shakes follow all Water rules 30 minutes - don't drink before eating never drink during meal (people have been shot for less!) don't drink for about 45-60 minutes after you eat get at least 64 oz of H20 a day small portions chew, chew, chew little bites put utensil down between bites - and wait til you continue to eat measure your food put it on small plate hows that for reminder of basics/and what you will continue to do for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life!!!! do you have a NUT? if not maybe try and get one for a few consultations through health insurance, or its worth it to pay on your own if you can i see it in your pretty face, smile and eyes, that you are a strong determined lady now, get going do not pass go, do not collect $200.00 I KNOW you will succeed good luck kathy 11 AthinnerAmy, jallen1242, MichiganChic and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilechka 17 Posted June 20, 2013 follow all Water rules 30 minutes - don't drink before eating never drink during meal (people have been shot for less!) don't drink for about 45-60 minutes after you eat get at least 64 oz of H20 a day Why are the Water rules so important? Does drinking with meals stretch out the sleeve? (Not to dismiss the rest of the message--I really love what you had to say, Kathy!) 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilechka 17 Posted June 20, 2013 Hello - i had the Lap Band surgey over two years ago loss around 80lbs had lots of problems they had to remove. They removed the band and my surgeon performed the sleeve last year around this time. i have not see a lot of weight loss nor have i been great at watching myself due to taking care of my sick elderly parents - lots of stress. Need to get back on track is it possible??? Appreicate guidance or any feedback. You can do it! This site is great for support! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichiganChic 3,262 Posted June 20, 2013 Not only is it possible, you CAN do it. That's what I love about the sleeve...I'm sure you have restriction. Proud Grammy gave you the "rules", and if you do them, you will succeed. Stress is one of the hardest things to overcome (for me) when attempting to manage my weight. One thing that helps me manage stress is physical activity. Doesn't even have to be overly strenuous. It's hard to make myself do it somedays, but I'm totallly shocked at how well it helps! Best of luck! 6 Lilechka, mariamitani, cata01 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKLYNgal87 503 Posted June 21, 2013 Why are the Water rules so important? Does drinking with meals stretch out the sleeve? (Not to dismiss the rest of the message--I really love what you had to say, Kathy!) Well according to my surgeon who has been a bariatric surgeon since 1996 and some small patient studies drinking and eating can overload and eventually stretch out the sleeve. There is at least a correlation. Drinking before eating can also quell hunger pangs so you eat less. I'd say it's important. 1 Lilechka reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vixynne 695 Posted June 21, 2013 This link (<---click here!) does a GREAT job of explaining how the pyloric valve at the lower end of your sleeve handles Water and food--and why we should never drink with meals after being sleeved. 5 LouiseC, wasabi, BETTYPED and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted June 21, 2013 studies drinking and eating stretch out the sleeve. BKLYNga87-cata01 the thought of our sleeves stretching/ or not is a discussion that periodically comes up newbies especially are afraid of stretching their stomach i "used" to be a newbie too with those common feelings now i am a "grown up veteran!!! ) from an early point talking to my NUT and surgeon - they both explained that your sleeve 99.99999% can't stretch during WLS - when 85% our tummy was removed - the "stretchy" part was also removed this does not mean you can't regain you can "fool" the sleeve, by eating every few hours when your tummy is empty, eating many calories too or just trying to eat 24/7 and eventually you will get sick, and regain this stretching your sleeve???? you are abusing it/sabatoging yourself but per all what i have heard from my NUT/surgeon - and most/many, many on this board you will NOT/can not stretch your sleeve but ----you must always remain dilligent with your eating and drinking to be the healthy, happier successful sleever that we were all "born" to be!!!! please don't think "oh since i can't stretch my sleeve i will always be fine" no way is that true you MUST follow all the rules that we were taught............. for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life sorry i hi-jacked the conversation about Water Vixynees' post and link explained the Water situation in a nutshell!!! Water rules IMO/and most others - is one of the MOST important rules to follow I'm a firm believer in "Rules Were NOT made to be broken!!" my "disclaimer" i am not a doc/nurse/or in the medical field i am just a sleever with experience and an opinion to give here is a drink to you and everyones health!!!! kathy 1 Vixynne reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonRodolfo 1,416 Posted June 21, 2013 This link (<---click here!) does a GREAT job of explaining how the pyloric valve at the lower end of your sleeve handles Water and food--and why we should never drink with meals after being sleeved. Thanks for posting this. The video that person mentions is here 4 Vixynne, Lilechka, Mayfly and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilechka 17 Posted June 21, 2013 This link (<---click here!) does a GREAT job of explaining how the pyloric valve at the lower end of your sleeve handles Water and food--and why we should never drink with meals after being sleeved. Wow! This was greatly helpful! Thank you so much! Liliya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilechka 17 Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks for posting this. The video that person mentions is here Really great! And thank you for the additional links below your profile! Very helpful! 1 DonRodolfo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeezJeanz 1,065 Posted June 21, 2013 Tysm for that link, that was amazing and I'm not sleeved yet, still jumping threw hoops, but its gr8 to b informed nonetheless!! Ty again, Dee Dee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cata01 0 Posted June 22, 2013 Thank you all for your replies:) . Now any suggestions or brands on good Protein Shakes. i want something that i can drinkk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiredsushi 12 Posted June 22, 2013 Cyto Sport light cheaper than muscle milk good with the powder mixed with Water, my husband likes it with milk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vixynne 695 Posted June 22, 2013 I'm a Syntrax Nectar fan (mainly of their line of "sweets" flavors, like vanilla Bean Torte and Double-Stuffed Cookie). Those two are great with milk or almond milk. caribbean cooler tastes like a piña colada and it's my favorite of the fruit flavors--the fruity ones go well in Water. This website lets you mix and match 11 single-serve packets to find out what you like (or what you hate) in the Syntrax nectar line. The sampler costs about $15. (Personally, I'd say steer clear of the Crystal Sky flavor. *shudder*) Don't forget to buy a blender bottle too! 2 kw2walker and cata01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites