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what is a pouch test ???
zeniada replied to hotsexyrunnerchick's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/.... You will get all the info here... -
2011 - banded, banding, bands--verb--To assemble or unite in a group
zeniada replied to ElfiePoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I dont know where to find you on FB...i wanna be your friend. I dont have any LBT friends on FB... -
Your story sounds like mine...but I still average a little under 1 lb per week...
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Total unfill/slippage/worries
zeniada replied to TracyNYC's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow I'm sorry your going through this...I have not had a total unfill but will be keeping you in my prayers and thoughts...Good Luck. -
Beware of Tropical Smoothie!
zeniada replied to hokiemama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes it includes Fast Food Chains...walked into Mcdonalds got a salad an it told me how many cals were in the grilled vs the crispy chicken salad... I just got a power juicer I wonder how much sugar is in some of the juice I just made... -
Too Tight or just a bad bad bander??????
zeniada replied to gracierose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have the same problem you do...I was overfilled back in Dec and had some fill taken out but these past 2 weeks I notice that I tend to get stuck and slime and vomit every evening... I can not eat chicken, beef, bread, rice with out getting ill. I have adopted the use of baby utenils to help me take small amounts and to chew well. I dont think I am over filled in fact I feel I need a fill because I can eat a lot with the execption of getting stuck and vomiting every so often... -
Those first 2 weeks are the hardest...but keep your eye on the prize and remember why you got the band in the first place... I remember when i was 2 weeks out I was crying and wondering why I did this to myself...but now I am so happy that I decided to get my band... It is still a battle to eat right and stay on the path but it gets easier every day. I will be doing a 5 day pouch test starting tomorrow and that is basically starting all over again with liquids, them soft mushies, then food. I hope to rid my body of the carb demon and jump start my weight loss... Good luck to you...You can do this...
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Has anyone had a port incision drain for a long time? I am baout 3 months out and it is still draining.
zeniada replied to Rchavez101's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah it doesnt sound right....Go to your Doc ASAP dont take no for an answer you dont want your port to get infected and get to your band.... -
Gonna do 5 day pouch test tomorrow...
zeniada replied to zeniada's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
go to this link: http://www.5daypouchtest.com/index.html it should help you out... -
The Five Day Pouch Test
zeniada replied to rkwilliams1013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Got this off the web site... How often should I do the 5 Day Pouch Test? The 5 Day Pouch Test should be done if you are feeling out of control with your eating, if you have fallen into a slider-carb eating pattern, if you are at a weight loss plateau or have gained weight. It can also be done simply for cleansing and appreciating our weight loss surgery tool. Many patients have successfully done the five day pouch test and followed the five days by repeating Days 4 and 5 over and over. Other patients have elected to include extra days of liquids in their plan. It is perfectly OK to adjust the plan to your specific needs. Patients who do not desire the liquid phase have reported success by doing 3 days of Day 3 followed by Days 4 and 5. -
The Five Day Pouch Test
zeniada replied to rkwilliams1013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Gonna start tomorrow any suggestions on liquid diets...havent done one in a while dont wanna get bored with it.... -
Isa...You had lots of great looking recipes on your blog I'm gonna have to try some of them out!! Looks so yummy!
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I tried Spaghetti Squash
zeniada replied to TracyNYC's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like to use spaghetti sauce with it or lettuce or steamed cabbage...tastes yummy and I dont miss the pasta... -
I cant eat any meat other then fish or seafood...So I eat fish that I buy at Costco that is already pre-seasoned like talapia or salmon..or I will google a lot of recipes or go on You Tube to find really good one's.
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What do you do to exercise?
zeniada replied to jenleigh526's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Walking and my Gazelle trainer..... I walk about 45 min a day and use the Gazelle for 30min on the days I dont walk... -
The Five Day Pouch Test
zeniada replied to rkwilliams1013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was reading that you should do it when you hit a platue (?) and it can be done after every fill I read as well... -
Worried about regular food????
zeniada replied to nurse_b11's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If this is your first fill and you have a 10 or 14cc band unfortunatly you probably wont feel anything...but dont get dissapointed you will feel restriction soon just keep eating well and measure your portions. Good Luck -
The Five Day Pouch Test
zeniada replied to rkwilliams1013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm actually gonna try this out! I have been stuck yo-yoing the past 1-2lbs for weeks now I hope this really works! -
I couldn't eat only 3 times per day...even at this fill level I get hungry after 3 hrs.I cant fathom going 4-5 hours between meals It doesnt seem normal to me. I do snack between meals but it will be a healthy snack like fruit, veggies or a Protein shake. As far as drinking I drink up until I eat then stop drinking for 30min after my meal...It's not so much so that if wont flush the food out of the pouch but so that you dont get stuck...
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Ready for my first fill a little nervous!
zeniada replied to carolann0117's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My weight does the same thing after a fill...rapid loss then it tapers down then nothing then maybe 1 or 2 a week...it's been a while since my last unfill in Dec and I think i need another fill next month is possible we'll see... -
Hitting the Gym!!!
zeniada replied to Princess_Gottalose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on your weight loss...I was thinking of going to the gym but I cant even commit to walking my neighborhood everyday so I dont want to waste the money... Hope you can keep with it and lose that other 50lbs -
Support Group meeting this Tuesday in Orange, Ca.
zeniada replied to PUG MAMA's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wish I could find a support group here in San Diego that will accept anyone regardless if they were banded their doctor or not...I was banded in Mexico and have yet to find a support group here. -
Worried about regular food????
zeniada replied to nurse_b11's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was like that until my 2nd fill I have the small 4cc band and I dont need too many fills...after 2nd fill i got too tight and had to have an unfill now I'm better can eat well but will get stuck on certain kinds of food if I'm not careful... -
2011 - banded, banding, bands--verb--To assemble or unite in a group
zeniada replied to ElfiePoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They need to fix a lot of stuff...I still cant post these little pictures cute dog with shoes.... -
Worried about regular food????
zeniada replied to nurse_b11's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dont know why eggs dont go down well they just get stuck for me...I dont weigh even though I should...I just eat till I feel satisfied... not all "soft" food is good like bread is soft but it gets stuck, mashed potatoes are soft but they get stuck as well...