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  1. IndioGirl55

    I'm here to help...

    Becky you are doing good on the food only suggestion make your unjury with 100% skim milk (more protein) and add it to your Soups instead of water - that's what I did to boost the Protein.. - I don't think I was eating much for the first few day... Hows the other issue - the tmi issue has that gotten any better :redface: Hi Serenity I'm here for you but warning some tough band love coming your way (Love is the operative word) I am with your doctor - if your band is too tight to let you eat regular food then you are abusing it and with that abuse you could be injuring yourself. Also and not to be mean here but what are you accomplishing keeping your band so tight - you are eating around it anyway. The only person you are kidding is yourself - as I keep saying this battle with our obesity is mental - You just gotta get your mind in the game and quit playing games with yourself. I know all about those games - I have been there done that and even convinced myself I wasn't playing head games with myself:lol: That I didn't mind being fat - that I was happy the way I was - I enjoyed my food - couch and tv. Well that frickin couch food and tv were killing me - fatter and fatter - tired all the time - etc - you know the drill. You have started the journey to get healthy by being banded - but that little devil on your shoulder is telling you that your band isn't working - so just eat around it - it's ok you still are eating smaller portions its' ok eat that baked potato loaded with butter and sour cream - cuz that's all you are eating... Wrong !!!! Do you know how much food I have thrown away - You know those new cute snake packs of Cookies - ya 1 bag 100 calories but when you keep going back for one more bag - those 100 calories adds up.. So in the trash - If I can't control it - it goes in the trash - that's is empowering - throwing the crap away - You are a food addict - the addiction is worst than drugs or alcohol as we have to eat food to live - we can't totally abstain .. You have the prayer - now put it into effect in your life. To nite make a grocery list with healthy food choices (no sider foods) clean out the pantry of all the junk foods. Plan healthy meals for the week bf lunch dinner and 2 healthy Snacks - get a little note book or go online and keep a food diary (dailyplate.com) Call the doc's office tomorrow - get a slight unfill so that you can eat hard proteins - Do you do any exercise - if so what - starting tomorrow at least get in a 30 minute walk (you can break it down to 3 10 minute walks if need be) minimum 5 days of the week. If you can go to the gym even better - walk on the treadmill and then we will have you hitting the weight machines. You will weight yourself in the morning and then you will put the scale away til next Monday morning You will eat healthy for the next week - you will log your calories (keep them between 900-1200) you will exercise just for this week you will make this commitment to yourself You will drink your water or crystal lite (64 oz a day) for the next week. Next Monday if you have followed the plan - you will get your 1st 7 day chip for living a healthy lifestyle.. OK so now what to do when that old devil food is calling you. Don't buy the junk = have only healthy low calorie foods to eat (sf healthy choice fudgecicles - sf puddings - air popcorn) Look for a distraction - get on the computer come to LBT - it's open 24/7 - p.m. or email me - I will usually respond that day or the next (depending on the time 3 a.m i will be asleep and getting back to you when i am awake:lol:) If I am gone for a weekend - you have the other ladies here who will help you. -"you all can say - Oh Janet would say to do this or that" Or Oh we know Janet is going to kick our butts if we eat that candy bar and go over out calorie budget We are a team - We are accountable to ourselves 1st and the team secondly. We are all fat chicks battling the little devil on our shoulders telling us it's just to hard to do this - (Yes I still consider myself a fat chick - cuz in my head I will be forever - I Know that I can NEVER NEVER go back to being a couch potato and a foodie or it will come all back on even with the band) Ok other distractions - go clean the bath room - clean out your drawers - your closet - go wash your face and give yourself a facial. If you want to talk privately you can always p.m. or email me by going to my profile - but there really isn't anything you can say that the others here haven't already experienced (we all have done things that are embarrassing - closet eating bingeing etc) Give me one week - you can do that - small goals is what we are after and all those small goals add up to BIG ACCOMPLISHMENTS :biggrin: BTW - I will be gone next weekend Friday - Sunday - I have been asked to participate on a lap-band patient advisory panel and I don't have a laptop nor do I have Internet on my cell phone - I don't text - my age is showing :tongue:- I am not one who has to be connected 24/7 -OMW my 13 yr GD carries her cell phone to the bathroom with her - my GS who's 17 is on the computer - house phone talking and texting on his cell.. Information overload for me :tt2: You can do this = just one week at a time ok - I am here for you - and yes some days it will be hard - but you are worth the work - you can do this - you have a brain and soul you have more control than you give yourself credit for.. You can and will do this... I have faith in you.. Hugs Janet
  2. Hi Brandy , thanks for your response about alcohol and sodas. I haven't had niether since my surgery on 2/9/2009. I like to drink alcohol when I'm out. I can do without sodas since I really didn't such of it anyway only sprite or 7up.

    I love top shelf Margaritias.

    How do you get the tickers on this site?

  3. Hey Lisa

     

    About your question regarding PCOS, I haven't researched any tests that said there was interference with alcohol.

     

    Mostly with PCOS, it's an imbalance of hormones and androgen levels. I don't drink alcohol, but I do know that some alcohol has a lot of calories.

     

    PCOS is related to insulin resistance which results when a person consumes too many carbs that break down into sugars. Maybe alcohol has a lot of carbs in it. In that case, consuming a lot of alcohol (along with anything else that is high in carbs) will result in complications with insulin resistance. Insulin resistance will cause the out-of-whack hormone levels which can interfere with trying to get pregnant.

     

    Most endocronologists recommend a low carb, low fat, high protein diet, along with medications such as Metformin and birth control. Metformin has proven to help women with PCOS get pregnant.

     

    If your friend has any more questions, I would be happy to answer them as best as I can.

     

    Hope that helps

     

    Kasi

  4. Being a recovered alcoholic and addict you would think I know not to lick my finger with pancake batter on it , right? Yeah not so much

  5. Thanks for the comments! You're so sweet. Actually I "can" drink alcohol. My doc just doesn't recommend it because of calories. So I haven't since my surgery. But I'm going to New Orleans in 2 wks and I'm sure I'll have a drink or two, lol

  6. Thank you for responding to my post. My concerns are all the restrictions we get as being a banded person. You litterally get no alcohol anymore because the stomach is small, no straws, no gum, no cereal, etc. I dont know, I just thought maybe if we could follow the same diet they give the bandsters we could have the same results. Because i also read girls saying they ahve NO restriction.. that worries me. The dr said its in our heads, and that it really doesn't cause a major restriction cause you can drink water and flush the food down.. that its like a light switch for people.. Have you gone to the Orientation?

  7. lol.. yea i want alcohol.. and fries..

    a well.. have u drop a lot of weight?

  8. I miss soda and alcohol lol ...

  9. SOOOOO....how long do you have to wait to have alcohol???

  10. Are there any sleevers out there who are in recovery from drug addiction/alcoholism?? I have been in recovery for 6 years and would love to be able to talk with someone about cross addiction and the different issues I may face now that I no longer have food to manage my emotions. Thanks!

  11. found a loophole so I could drink vodka and grapefruit juice. . I take a prilosec before and I am able to drink alcohol just like before.. so I have been drinking for the past week and gained back 2lbs. I have decided to stop drinking since it defeats the purpose of me trying to be successful with my wls. So disappointed in myself that I let it get out of hand. I have been under some stress lately and it was a poor way to cope. Tomorrow is a new day and another opportunity to get back on track.

    1. LindafromFlorida

      LindafromFlorida

      Grapefruit juice interferes with meds. Be careful. I don't believe in loopholes. The scales won't lie.

    2. Anababy

      Anababy

      Right. Good thing I am not on meds.

    3. JillC878

      JillC878

      Must be something in the water....I have been back to some bad habits the last couple weeks too. Things getting to me more then they should. Be careful, not only did you gain, but you don't want something like alcohol replacing a food addiction/crutch. I only say this because I care.

  12. It's very interesting to me that some people are SO in-tune with their bodies, they just *know* that they will be fine if they hurry through the food stages or drink alcohol early. If I was that in-tune with mine, I never would have needed WLS to begin with. I am SUPER jealous.

    1. LipstickLady

      LipstickLady

      Not yet!!! Perhaps she got the hint that I was on to her?

    2. Unbridled

      Unbridled

      Stalker? @LipstickLady has a stalker? <standing in line to be LipstickLadys stalker> I want to be her stalker! She is fascinating, funny, real, has a great story, not to mention she secretly wants to be called "Hottie" because she has EARNED that title!!!

    3. LipstickLady

      LipstickLady

      Not so secretly!! You can stalk me anytime!!

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  13. UPDATE: 

    I was down to lowest weight of 117, kept around 123 for couple years, but recently due to covid gained back. got back up to 146, been trying to bounce back some and right now am at 140. Goal 117-120 ish.

    Experimenting with Macros:

    Keto- 900 calories

    Fat 75%, Net carbs 5%, Protein 20%.

    7/17/21: Day one: lightheaded, tired, randown, headache, not really that hungery, but thinking of food consistently, also but out alcohol and sugar, blah.

     

    1. Candace76

      Candace76

      Wishing you luck to get back where you want to be!😊

    2. alysia.rush
  14. I am about 31/2 months post VSG surgery and have had a number of weeks in a stall.  I am ok with it, I know it's normal.  BUT...I've found the joy of alcohol again....dammit!  I stopped for 12 months in 2020, gained weight, had surgery in January this year, lost a shed load of weight...and stalling. I do think my alcohol consumption is contributing (doh, of course it is, it's empty calories) so I'm on a mission to knock it back for a while.

    It's never easy huh!  🙂

    1. XtinaDoesIt

      XtinaDoesIt

      I'm with you on this! Im around 3 month too. Had 2 days of drinking on vacation 2 weeks ago but since then, I've had at least 4 more "occasions" to drink. I know its not the worst but alcohol was definitely a contributing factor to my weight gain and its too early for us to get off track. Let's go cold turkey together!

    2. Neensyb

      Neensyb

      Done, stopping today. Let's check in together to stay on track. 🙂

  15. {{$title = \IPS\Output::i()->title;}} {$title} All bariatric patients should limit or avoid certain foods that can interfere with weight loss. They can add extra calories, stretch the stomach pouch, sleeve or stoma and/or, in the case of alcohol, lower inhibition so that you're more likely to overeat. High-sugar foods, such as baked goods, candy and ice cream Most high-fat foods, such as fatty meats, full-fat dairy products and cream soups and sauces (peanut butter is an example of a high-fat food that is healthy and can be included in moderation) Foods high in refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and pasta Beverages with calories, including sodas, fruit drinks, protein shakes, sports drinks and energy drinks Carbonated beverages, including diet sodas Alcoholic beverages Lap-band patients should be cautious about foods that can get caught in the band or cause obstructions. Fibrous foods, such as asparagus, broccoli, celery and oranges Gristly or sharp foods, such as nuts, seeds, ground meat with gristle Sticky foods, such as peanut butter and caramels Doughy or chewy foods, such as doughy bread Fried foods, such as French fries, onion rings and doughnuts Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients are at highest risk for dumping syndrome, although it can occur after the vertical sleeve gastrectomy and BPD-DS surgeries. Avoid or limit: Sugary foods, such as candy, sugar-sweetened beverages, cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream and sugar-sweetened cereals and yogurt High-fat foods Foods naturally high in sugars, such as fruit juice and fruits, should be limited
  16. One month Post-OP and here is what I've accomplished:

    PROS: Lost 22 lbs. No longer on blood pressure meds. No longer require CPAP.  No snoring. Dropped from size 18 to 16. My shoes fit better.  Increased walking from about 500 steps on day 1 after surgery to 12,000 steps per day after one month. Back to resistance training after 3 weeks and nearly up to my pre-surgery routine. Back to  yoga and slow regaining abdomincal strength. Full of energy. Calorie intake has increased from about 300 per day (first week) to about 900 per day (surgeons recommendations).  Discovered new protein foods like powdered peanut butter and nutritional yeast. Discovered that low fat yogurt and ricotta and cottage cheese can be quite yummy. Discovered that i can survive quite happily without alcohol, cofffee or sugar. Discovered that its incredibly empowering to be able to decline sweets and treats because I truly have no interest in them now.

    CONS: I nearly killed myself because my feet got tangled in my too-loose pants at the top of the stairs. I pee twice a night. I don't poop nearly enough. My hips and butt kinda hurt from joint pain, I don't know why.  I do get pretty tired in the afternoon. I have some insomnia but I found that if I have a little snack before I got to bed, that I sleep better. 

    1. Apple203

      Apple203

      I love your post -- congrats on such a successful first month!

    2. becky12345

      becky12345

      Sundog .... You are awesome !! I’m almost a week out and your update inspires me 👍🏻👍🏻 Keep it up!

  17. Watching "My 600lb Life" and the bariatric surgeon said about living with a family who has unhealthy eating habits around a WLS patient: "It's like trying to make a sober alcoholic become a bartender". SO TRUE!!!

  18. celebrated with no food and alcohol...survived!

  19. Starting Kathy Freston's Quantum Wellness cleanse next week if anyone wants to join me...no animals, refined sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and gluten products for 21 days!

  20. some questions I have....

     

    -pros and cons?

     

    -what was your diet like in the begining and what is it like now?

     

    -how often do you exercise?

     

    -did you have anyd difficulties?

     

    -can you drink alcoholic beverages (not a big drinker, just curious)?

     

    -did your insurance cover surgery, and if so what did you have to do for them to agree to cover the surgery?

     

    -what has been the hardest part with having LAP-BAND??

     

    Any extra info you would like to offer would be great! THANKS!

  21. Yeah you can drink alcohol. I just dont anymore because most of the drinks i like have carbonated drinks mixed in. And I dont do carbonated much anymore. Plus it's alot of calories I dont need, lol

  22. I am new to this and just wanted to say I had my lap band surgery on 6/9/08 and had been doing really well. I went in for my 3rd fill on 1/10/09 and at that time I had lost 81lbs. But I noticed shortly after my last fill that I started having alot of acid reflux, somedays are worse than others, it's only kept me awake a couple of times, and pepcid otc worked for me. For the most part it happens generally throughout the day, I am going in for another fill on 3/30/09 and I know I have lost more, but I am afraid the dr. will take out fluid inplace of a fill. I do notice the acid reflux more with spicy foods or eating to much, and especially if I drink alcohol. I don't want it to get worse, has anyone experienced this problem with the band?. Any suggestions?

  23. Hi Barbara -

    I don't really count carbs (I had pizza tonight if that says anything- not much mind you - had a few bites and then just at the topping off a tiny piece). I try to limit my white carbs but don't completely avoid them. I try to eat my protein first and am usually too full to have more than a bite or two of my sides (veggie, fruit, starch, whatever) at dinner. I probably eat between 40-60 carbs a day - sometimes less, sometimes more. I have been losing weight steadily doing it "my way". I believe some people do have issues with insulin resistance and may need to be more aggressive, but not me. To me, it's all simple physics - eat less than you burn and you will lose weight. I'm in this for the long term and want to enjoy myself in the process. FYI - I started drinking alcohol again (martini's) at 10 weeks post-op (don't tell Dr. Nick) and I like an occasional piece of chocolate and wheat thins are my weakness.

  24. 5 Pearls of Wisdom:1. Money cannot buy happiness, but it's more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes Benz than it is on a bicycle. 2. Forgive your enemy. But remember the bastard's name.3. Help a man when he is in trouble, and he will remember you when he is in trouble again. 4. Many people are alive only because it's illegal to shoot them.5. Alcohol does not solve any problem, but then neither does milk.

  25. Summer.... Oh the love hate relationship!  It's absolutely my favorite time of the year... shorts, t-shirts, pool time, boat time, ANYTHING outdoors... yeah... including BBQ's and alcohol.   UGH -  BBQ and Alcohol.  I LOVE to cook out, have friends and family over, chill.... and drink... I probably sound like a raving lunatic right now, but I just can't seem to stop myself.  I'm in a self induced stall with just over 30lbs left to lose.   Monday morning until Friday afternoon, I'm a poster child for VSG -  Let Friday afternoon and socializing come around, I'm an insane woman.  Seriously, Salted Caramel Crown Royal just tastes SO GOOD... paired with some cheese and crackers -  OMG, I can't stop myself from indulging a bit.  So whatever I lost during the week.... back on Monday morning.  Just being accountable, I know what I need to do... 

    1. kellym1220

      kellym1220

      Salted Caramel Crown Royal...ummmm, yes PLEASE! And, I can totally relate to your post!!

    2. MandoGetsSleeved

      MandoGetsSleeved

      Haha! It’s LETHAL! And dammit man, I just found 4 more bottles of it last week (it’s seasonal so I’ll have to wait until October or so for more..).

      just a funny, my father (who wasn’t thinking) brought over small frosty’s for the whole family. I declined with the rationalization that I could have 3 shots of crown for the same calories! Proud of myself for declining both!

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