AllisonKara

Wow!!You must be so happy with the result of your lapband. I am so happy for you and hope that very soon you will be able to get to the ideal weight that you have set for yourself. Success stories like yours are a real boost for the others who want to follow in your footsteps.So best of luck for your future weight loss.

The diet plan can only be successful by trial and error method.You will be able to get to the right kind of food that will suit you.It is always a relief when the gas is released and tension in the abdomen is relieved.therefore it is always better to eat food which does not create gastric problem and you can lead a comfortable life.

Nice to know that you are happy with the gastric sleeve surgery and are enjoying the changes that you are noticing in physical as well as your psychological being.It really helps to boost ones confidence to the next level if you achieve something which you set out to achieve.

Surgery scars do take a long time to heal but it also depends on each body type.For some the scars heal faster than the others.It is therefore necessary to apply some kind of ointment which will help the scars to heal and finally fade.

It depends entirely on your doctor to set the diet chart as it is he who knows what is best for their patient.Every doctor follows a different line of treatment therefore it is always best to follow the given instructions.This helps to minimize the healing period and you will be feeling better in no time.

Nice to know that you are ready for the surgery.Finally the day is here.All will be fine for you.Good Luck and stay positive.Just follow the instructions given by the surgeon so that your healing process takes minimum time and you are up and about in a jiffy. Take care.

Please do not get stressed about your weight loss before your surgery.Everybody reacts differently to a diet change and so have you. 8lbs in 11 days is not very bad.Just keep your focus on the upcoming surgery which is more important.If all goes well with the surgery,weight loss will follow.So do not be disappointed and feel relaxed and calm.Good Luck and Take Care.

Congratulations!!!!!You feeling so great after the surgery is a very positive sign.The answer for your question changes from patients to patient.But the main factors which affect weight loss most are diet,exercise and your overall commitment to changing old habits. On an average 60% of the excess weight is lost with weight loss surgery, over a period of time.Therefore things need to be taken slowly, so concentrate on healing from your surgery and then think about the weight loss.

If you are on pre-op diet for the weight loss surgery then it is always desirable to decrease all kind of risks.It is always better to consult your doctor if you want to introduce something in your diet.(a cup of coffee in your case).It is always important to stick to the diet plan as the right kind of diet as well as the eating technique could mean the difference between success and failure of the surgery.This also helps you to avoid complications and maximize the short and long term weight loss.

Lapband with plication is a procedure in which the band is placed on the upper stomach.Then the lower stomach is folded in half and an additional 10 to 12 stitches are placed there.This gastric sleeve surgery is done without cutting the stomach.This is actually a procedure which can be reversed because the part of the stomach is not removed,but only stitched.It also does not compromise the nutrition absorbing capacity of the stomach.Also plication does not involve the use of staples so there is no possibility of a leak from the staple line.

I think you are doing just fine.Losing 50 plus pounds in two weeks is pretty good.You just need to go on, the way you are.Everybody has a different metabolic rate and so the weight loss is also different.You will sure reach your goal the way you are losing weight as well as the inches.Do take care and Good Luck.

I absolutely agree with everyone that even if you are doing fine and not experiencing any kind of problem then too you should take it slowly and not overdo anything.Follow the instructions given by your surgeon as that will help to accelerate your healing process. Eating pureed food is beneficial as the stomach is less stressed when digesting the food.

Now you are more than a week post-op and must be able to digest the clear liquids,therefore I feel you can now introduce pureed foods into your diet and continue it for the first four weeks of the surgery.Have frequent meals but no more frequently than every 20 minutes while awake.Foods like protein shakes,chicken broth and Yogurt along with other fluids will also help you to stay hydrated.

Gastric surgery often helps to improve the symptoms of type 2 diabetes because after the surgery, the intestine becomes the most important tissue for glucose use and this decreases the blood sugar levels long before any weight loss has occurred.You also need to eat at regular intervals so as to maintain your blood sugar and not skip meals.Also you should try and eat healthy.

Please try and be strong.You don't have to cry just because you are struggling with the liquids. Take it easy and drink very little at one time and keep repeating.It is going to take time for you to settle down,just be brave and follow the instructions given by your doctor.Good Luck.

Making big life decisions is not much of a problem when you go through a weight loss surgery but it is always better to stay clear as the stress which comes with the big decisions may slow the healing process and you might feel that the surgery was no good.But you enjoy the situation where everyone is trying to care for you and maybe things will sort out on their own given some time and will be happy.Good Luck.

I do not think you need to be scared about anything as all will be fine for you.Please try and be positive in your thinking and you will have a great surgery.Soon all will be over and you will be with your darling daughter.She is going to be very proud of you for taking such a good decision which is going to change your life for the better.Good Luck and God Bless.

I believe it is always better to consult a surgeon before taking a decision on which process to go forward with.Only an expert can help you decide which of the two is the best process.Though both the procedures are quite similar but in gastric bypass the weight loss is faster than in the gastric sleeve surgery.Also the risk of dumping syndrome is more in the gastric sleeve surgery.I would therefore go back to the surgeon for the right decision.

Nice to hear about your successful surgery and the best part is that you are doing great.If the healing process is good hen nothing to worry about a few setbacks which you might be experiencing will go away with time.You seem to be a strong person so never doubt your decision about the surgery.It is too soon to be up and about but very soon you will recover fully and all this will pass and you will be enjoying the new life you have gifted yourself.So think of all those days and stay happy and healthy.

Congratulations Dear.....your excitement seems to be quite infectious.Looking forward to hear from you about your surgery soon.Do keep us posted on your condition. We shall be praying for you .Good Luck and God Bless.

It is absolutely safe to get pregnant once your weight stabilizes. This surgery actually helps to boost your fertility and also resolve many metabolic and reproductive abnormalities. But it is always safer to wait for at least 18 months after the surgery to get pregnant,to go through a safe and stress free pregnancy.

I feel there is nothing wrong with your thinking.It is true that you will need to change,especially your eating habits as you will have to prepare yourself and make a lot of changes to your diet for your surgery.You will need to start soon so that you will be able to achieve your target post your surgery.Good Luck.

So happy for you dear.Now stay happy till you reach the due date.Look after yourself and just do as your surgeon tells you and and follow the pre and post operation diet strictly and all will be fine for you.We are all going to pray for you.Good luck and God Bless.

Going on a cruise to celebrate your 10th month, post your operation was a great idea.Reading your post makes me believe that you enjoyed every moment of it.I am happy for you and the best part is that you could enjoy your meals too.This only means that your body has recovered fully from the surgery and now you can enjoy whatever you are allowed to eat and still look and feel good about it.

I think your surgeon is absolutely correct.You should opt for gastric sleeve because if you are able to lose weight with the sleeve then there would be no need for the bypass.I think you will love the end result and will be happy with your decision in the long run.