How can I continue to lose weight before my first fill. I had surgery on may 5th and have lose 10 pounds so far, mainly because of the liquid diet. I had my one week post op visit Tuesday and the PA told me that I may not lose anymore weight in the following weeks. That concerns me, that may discourage me. I will be on my Tread Mill and may start working some cardio. I don't want to over do it. I would like to hear from people who have continued to lose weight before their first fill to encourage me please help!!! I am still sticking to my post op diets to the T, don't want to gain any weight.

you are really an inspiration to me. I was wondering if you can post a sample menu of what you eat daily. i don't think i am gettin more than 600 calories a day in.. OMG jetti I just checked out your my space page you live in nj like me. Who was your doctor. you look grrreat I had my surgery at Saint Barnabas Hospital in Livingston, NJ Dr. Bilof was my Surgeon

Don't know if it's a help or not, but when you're under 800 calories your body goes into starvation mode and you don't lose weight after a time. I lost weight on Clear liquids right after surgery, but that will stop after a while. Also, when you move on to full liquids you might actually gain a pound or two temporarily. Most docs tell you to stick between 800 and 1000 cals per day to maximize weight loss.

Slimm2be, can you send me your sample menus also?

Thanks!

Barbara

I agree with you Barbara I did gain a few pounds when I started on mushie food but it came back off in no time. Its just your body adjusting as you are healing

Don't know if it's a help or not, but when you're under 800 calories your body goes into starvation mode and you don't lose weight after a time. I lost weight on clear liquids right after surgery, but that will stop after a while. Also, when you move on to full liquids you might actually gain a pound or two temporarily. Most docs tell you to stick between 800 and 1000 cals per day to maximize weight loss.

Slimm2be, can you send me your sample menus also?

Thanks!

Barbara

I started tracking my meals per day here is what I am doing

Breakfast I have Protein shake 110 calories 25 grams protein 0 sugar 0 carbs and I add fat free milk 110 calories. Then I have oikos greek yogurt plain fat free 90 calories I add unprocessed wheat Bran to this which is about 50 calories

Breakfast 270 calories

lunch I will have 1 cup of veggies and 3 oz salmon baked I blv the salmon is 155 calories alone and small portion of black Beans 118 calories

Lunch about 273 calories

Dinnner I mainly have the same thing baked salmon 155 cal with salad and small portion of black beans 118 calories

dinner about 273 Calories

added in the beans and apple after i spoke to jetti. before that my lunch and dinner was only about 180 calorie intake each.

snack 1 apple 65 calories

Now I am getting in about 881 for the day

Edited May 23, 200818 yr by slimm2be

slimm2be

how are you doing with the hunger? do you find yourself feeling hungry or are you satisfied with what you are eating?

this is my daily menu in case anyone else was interested...

8am - Glass of orange juice

9:15am - 1 hardboiled egg

11:30am - slim fast low carb shake

1:30pm - 4 oz of tuna made with reduced fat mayo (I think its reduced fat or light) or a small salad with grilled chicken

4:30pm - banana or 100 calorie snack pack

6pm - 4oz of tuna or a small salad with grilled chicken (it would be healthier if i didnt use creamy italian dressing and put croutons on it but im not going to stop :-) or whatever was made for dinner in my house but a small portion

9pm - After the gym I will occasionally have a piece of fruit or a few pretzels as im getting myself ready for the next day

and throughout the day I am drinking lots of Water mix with store brand crystal light lemonade mix

this is generally my menu monday through friday. my weekends are a little different but not really bad. I do go out to eat at least once a week and I eat whatever I want but not all of what is on my plate of course. a thing I learned to do when I go out to eat is either share a plate with someone or have the server box up half the meal before it even comes out. I dont deny myself anything but I do think about it before I eat it. I have chocolate a few times a week - I LOVE IT!!! the one thing I noticed is that I dont crave fast food and junk food like chips and cake like i use too. that feeling is just gone.

I am so glad I found this thread! I had surgery on 5/14 and was down 18lbs as of 5/20. (Including pre op diet) But in 2 days of starting soft foods I am up 3lbs. I hope it is just my body adjusting. Portion control is hard, I don't have that "full" feeling yet. My menus are similar to those listed so hopefully the lbs gained will go away soon. My first fill is on 6/17. I can follow a diet for that long, I have done it 1000 times before! It is good to here there are some people having the same issue as me.

thin I think I gained about 3-5 pounds when I moved to mushie/solid food but it came right back off without a problem so dont worry you will be fine. Your body will adjust to the additional calories and since you will probably begin to move around move so you will work the calories off! Great job on the 18lbs

I Should Always Read Prior Threads First! I Just Posted A Similar Question Cuz I Am Scared To Death Of Gaining Weight Before My First Fill In 3 Weeks. I Was Thinking Of Staying On The Pre Op Diet Until Then....i Dont Know What I Should Do. The Pre Op Diet Wasnt That Hard For Me Because I Wasnt Working But Now I Am And My Office Has 5 Vending Machines, A Lady Who Sells Homemade Cake Every Thursday And Friday.

What If I Am Not Strong Enough To Resist?

You lose weight before your first fill the same way you lost it before surgery! And, for me, that wasn't very well! You are the same as you were before surgery before your first fill, other than the fact that you have the band installed. It isn't working yet. Some people are able to muster the sheer willpower to lose without restriction. I wasn't and I didn't. Once I hit my sweet spot it started coming off. And let me tell you, it is painless once you have restriction. The band really works and you have very little hunger between meals. I was happy to wait for that and not stress out too much before my first fill.

slimm2be

how are you doing with the hunger? do you find yourself feeling hungry or are you satisfied with what you are eating?

I am feeling satisifed I am trying to concentrate when I am eating to realize that I am full. I added in a few things like more Fiber like the Beans and fruits. I am drinking only 1hour after meals helps me stay full longer

I am just worried bc I have not started working out on my tread mill yet been tired when I get home. How long was it b4 you started walking on the tread mill.

I was banded on May 7th. I gained 5 pounds the first 8 days after my surgery. I think it was because I wasn't having any BM's. I have since lost the 5 pounds. It seems like I loose weight more when my calories are around 800 to 1000. When I just get in 500 calories I don't seem to lose weight.

slimm2be

I started walking VERY slowly on the tread about a week and a half out to get myself going. It was to cold to walk outside so I started slow on the tread and just worked my way up in minutes and speed. I didnt start doing anything to fast or long until I felt ready which was about 3-4 weeks out. I would do 30 minutes at a time at a medium speed and set a goal for myself. when I first started it took me 25 minutes to do a mile and I wanted to do it in 20. I finally hit that goal and was able to do it in 19. I then started going to the gym and really working after my 6 week check up when I got the OK from my doc. I have come to really enjoy working out and I REALLY enjoy the results!