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What 1 Month Post Op Feels Like....

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Bamabander

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I have to say that this is by far the best thing I have ever done for ME! Having said that, the first week after surgery sucked for me. I had the "what have I done" feeling every minute. I was in pain, on liquids and hungry, just feeling blah overall but let me tell you by the end of week two I felt good and now at 1 month post op... well I am feeling great!

The weight loss down and dirty... started pre-op May 25, weighed in at 262. I lost 8.5 on the 5 day liquid pre-op. I could only eat drink was protein shakes,sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello, and 8 oz broth each day... i didn't cheat but boy was I tempted. Pre-op diet STINKS! I swear it is the hardest part, think about it, I can't control my eating and coming to have WLS and they tell me to basically starve myself... When you get through this, you have made it!

 

 

Flash Forward- lost a total of 22 pounds 19 pounds because I gained back 3 going on a regular diet and one big cheat day, but I am doing 40 minutes a day in cardio and started some 1 pound weight toning, still restricted on lifting for 2 more weeks. I feel that if I don't move I am not going to lose, so as much as I love hate exercising I do it! Feels great to accomplish my goal each day! I can't believe that I am starting to fiut into my old fat clothes... I have been between a 14/16 to a 22 W in the last 3 years, yes I can lose, no I can't maintain, which is why I need the band!

 

My fitness pal has become my BFF (BTW, add me- user name- neatnickk) I log EVERYTHING!! I strongly reccommend this... be accountable, dont cheat because the only person that you cheat is YOU! Make this day the day you decide to be accountable... We will do this together, I

need support, you need support... We are all in the same boat!

 

I have to give a big shout out to hubby and family.. they are so great! Hubby is down 15 since my surgery and 15 year old son (football player, 6'1" feet tall, 250 pounds and all muscle, is down 4 pounds, even though he doesn't need it) my girls are very supportive too... every one eats the foods I can eat and is loving this new lifestyle. We are all working out together and really having a good time, who knew my surgery would make us a closer family... like I said BEST THING I HAVE DONE FOR ME (and them)!

 

I think the plication has really helped hunger but I still deal with head hunger, some days not at all, others like a hibernating bear having his first meal... but I'm dealing and improving each day!

 

So tell me... where are you in the process? How are you feeling? Best tips? Worst nightmares? Share... that's why we are here!

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Hey there I am 8 months post op down 67 pounds. I tell you I was with you the first week omg I had the WTH did I do! I struggle less and less everyday and by that I mean I am or was an emotional eater. I am getting help and figuring ways to avoid that. My head too says your hungry its ok go ahead and eat and start tomorrow so I am always on the fence but trying everyday to get better. You seem to be doing great! Keep up the great work!! and I am here if you need support!

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I had the banded plication on June 15, 2012 and I feel hungry now. I have been doing really well, 20.8 lbs down since pre-op 2 weeks ago, but my Post-op instructions say soft foods now. I have tried a little and the plication restricts the amount I can eat, but somehow I feel like I am doing something wrong. Do you struggle with your choice of foods or the portion? My Dr. says 30 grams of carbs a day, but I have not been able to take in anywhere near that (much less) But I still feel hungry, I guess it's just a mental thing huh?

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First... yes, I do struggle. I feel some days I can easily over eat but compared to before surgery not nearly as much. My doc had me on 1 week liquids, 1 week soft and regular diet as tolerated. I had no problems with food. I get in my 70 grams of protein everyday... love premeir protein shakes (30 grams) but can drink a whole one without a problem.

It sounds like you are doing everything perfectly... 20.8 since pre-op, WOW! SUPERSTAR... I'm a little jealous, but super happy you are doing so well!

I struggle with the head hunger a lot... I love sweets, and constantly feel l need a little something, but have not snacked a lot and nothing bad. They make a greek frozen yogurt, Adonia... it is awesome and same nutrition as regular greek yogurt bu tastes like ice cream... so thats my go to when I want something sweet.

Now what is plication... I guess I should do an entire post on it (and will) but in a nutshell the surgeon places the band and also plicates (pleats) your stomach. It is a series of stitches in your stomach that make it the size of a sleeve with no cutting. It is supposed to produce greater, faster weight loss in the beginning much the same as bypass but also has the long term advantage of fills.. its the best of both worlds. Additionally, it is supposed to greatly decrease the chance of any band slips. I was so happy when I read about it, I really wanted this surgery however it is a new procedure and all docs are not yet doing it. I am very happy so far and will keep you posted.

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