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The big day
Maria Castillo replied to Maria Castillo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello gm thank you for the good luck surgery went smooth im actually home already the only thing i was complaining was thw gas pain and the incision site but thats about it im walking and walking drinking and driking im on a pshase 2 diet but i barely be hungry to sticking to my protein shake and water it is -
I'm 3 1/2 months out and haven't lost hair yet. I always get 60-80 grams of protein daily. The medical term for this kind of hair loss is Telogen Effluvium. It seems more people experience this than not.
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So, I've just been cleared to go back to Zumba. I'm 2 weeks post op. My Dr told me to push it as hard as I can because the first 3 months will be the majority loss, next 3 months the weight stops falling off, but still good weight loss. I should be near or at my goal by the end of the first 6 months. However, I'm tired after just going for a walk for 30 minutes. Any advice on getting that energy again? I'm meeting my protein and fluid goals everyday.
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Alright day two almost over I'll be in bed and sleep by 9pm thanks to lunesta! I'll have a protein shake and a popcicle tonight!
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I was given 2 weeks worth of MediFast food. That is basically 4 different Soups (which are mostly broths), powdered eggs, blueberry pancake(worst thing I have ever had), strawberry smoothie, hot chocolate, vanilla shake, and chocolate shake, and Protein Bars. Out of those options I am to chose 5-6 things a day to eat and that is it!
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I am wore out today I dont know if its the lack of carbs I took my vitamins but all I want is to sleep today and I am fighting a migraine had a last min pap today they asked me to dao even though I have been approved have my surgery date and have done everything ...My nerves r up my tummy is growling ...I feel like it is coming fast but its like waiting for a baby to be born never seems to come fast enough ...i need to get better at this protein shake do I sound like a mess to anyone else
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My diet before the preop was to stick within my calorie range for height and weight. She wanted me to focus on portion sizes, protein and making healthy choices but nothing was off limits. I exercised so I could eat more. Bought a fit bit. Lol
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@@Tiffanyw What are you allowed on your diet? I'm only able to drink Protein shakes (Bariatric Fusion) and 3 Snacks of broth, sf Jello, sf popsicles or watermelon. I start the diet on 10/4 - and I'm not looking forward to it! LOL
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Hi, yesterday was my first day and I lost 6 lbs (yah). but I had muscle cramps in the caves and feet all night. Anyone else have this?
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5 1/2 Months Out And Stalled!
BroadwayBaby replied to emmas mom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My story is almost exactly the same! I was sleeved 8/15/11 and have lost 57 lbs since then but nothing at all since the beginning of January. I have been running, walking, lifting weights and other exercise 3-5 times a week, tracking my food - getting in 70-100 g protein a day, keeping my calories around 1000 and drinking tons of water/diet snapple. I wake up every day and hope that I have dropped a bit but have stalled out at 184 as my lowest and then up and down a lb or so from there. I am falling into a bit of a depression this week because I worry that I am done losing. My goal is 140 - I am 5'3" so actually 140 is the very top of the normal bmi range for me. Dr's goal is 125. Don't really want to call my surgeon's office since she told me that I might get to 190 and that would be considered a success. I also have PCOS - not sure if that plays into this at all. I wish I had a crystal ball to see what is ahead so I wouldn't stress so much about it. This week I even have been trying to do protein shakes instead of breakfast & lunch but still haven't seen a difference... -
I'm starting the lower-carb phase of my pre-op diet today too, even though I don't know if my surgery is going to fall through or not due to the insurance problems. For me, this means going from one Protein shake a day to two - I'm doing unjury shakes mixed with skim milk - and only having one full meal a day, plus Snacks in the low-carb range (string cheese, yum). I'm proceeding as though the surgery is going to happen as scheduled. Good luck to all of us!
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Sweet eaters - what was your story with gastric bypass?
Djmohr replied to salubrino's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had bypass 9 months ago and prior to surgery sugar was critical in my life. Following the pre op and post op liquid requirements I broke that sugar habit. If I even smelled it would make me shy away. At first I told myself that sugar would make me dump but over time I learned that I get very very mild symptoms from dumping only if I over indulge. I am also very sensitive to artificial sweeteners of any kind so I use regular sugar and/or honey. This means I have to be extra careful or the sugar monster craving will come back for me. If I am truly having a craving for something sweet I will make sure that I have a bite or two but only after I have had my Protein and veggies. Then, there is little room and a bite of two satisfies me. I don't make a habit of it but every once in a while I will have a few bite of ice cream. I have also had a small piece of dark chocolate or a single cookie but for the most part it is rare. In 9 months I would say I have done this maybe 4 times for special occasions. I do eat pudding on a regular basis. Non sf, full fat in the small cups. If I need something sweet that is my go to and it does the trick. I have even baked for my husband and children/grandchildren. It just doesn't pull me in anymore. I would rather have some nice meat and veggies. -
I really like the vanilla muscle milk and the strawberry AES. I'm not a fan of the slim fast stuff. For lunch, I often have lean beef protein broth. It warms me up here in chilly ND. I like the isopure juice too but have to drive 2 hours to get it. I bought some protein powders from GNC, but haven't tried them yet. I'm looking forward to new beginnings. Blessings to all of you.
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Hi we're surgery twins I start my liqs wed too! What protein have u tried?
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Today is gonna be easy peasy! Ok so I am so sorry for all of you out there who have to do several weeks of liquids prior to surgery! My nut wants me doing high protein, low cal, low carb, no fat... I need at least 10 ounces of meat per day and up to 4 veg, 1 fruit, 3 starch, 0 fat. Yesterday I cooked all my chicken for the next 10 days. I cut bnls sknls chicken breast into 2 ounce strips (approx) Cooked them in the oven with some cooking spray. Next I put 5 strips in each ziplock bag. 7 in the freezer and 3 in the fridge. Went to the store last night and got Sargento low mozzarella string cheese. I also have V8 splash for my 1 serv of fruit and 1 of my veg servings. Vitamin Water Zero is my new fav drink since I quit Pepsi Max. I am also taking a women's multi-vitamin every morning. I will switch to a diff vitamin source the last couple days before surgery so that I will be used to it. I don't have a date yet but have submitted to fep blue for approval. After approval I want to be scheduled asap so I decided to go ahead and start the pre-op diet since it's not taking away any of my protein shakes I have stocked up for after surgery. I LOVE chicken and cheese so I think this is gonna be quite easy for me. I am not going to be eating much else. Going to a cook out Sunday but I will be taking my chicken, cheese stick, and vitamin water and avoiding the chips and soda!! I am super excited about the prospect of surgery in my near future!!! I am praying for an approval and a speedy one!! My children, friends, and most family know about my decision. My husband is SO supportive!! Alot more than I thought he would be. But he sees all the work I am putting into getting prepared mentally and physically. I have lost 30 pounds this year and I should include that in my ticker... Thinking I may change it. My mom was very skeptical at first but I sent her to vertical sleeve talk on FB and she started reading there and now she is so excited for me!! I am going to be BLOWING UP fed bcbs phone lines checking my status LOL I love reading this board!!!! I feel like I know so many of you and I have met a couple. You all are fantastic!!!
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I have lost 80 lbs and I didn't lose hair. I eat a lot of Protein and take my Biotin religiously. But everyone is different. [ATTACH]16869[/ATTACH]
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If you love your skin, don't try Biotin, it won't stop your hair from shedding and it makes a lot of people break out. It isn't worth the risk, imo. The best thing you can do is create and environment that promotes fast regrowth. If your hair is going to fall out, nothing will stop it. a high quality hair Vitamin like, Phyto. Collagen supplements, and exceeding your Protein goals helps. Hair is protein. When I wanted to make my hair grow fast prior to surgery I always increased my protein.
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All my protein and vitamin levels are perfect and I'm losing hair in big clumps. Fortunately for me I have a ton of hair so it's not noticeable. I have no idea how to stop it since I'm already doing everything right. I hope it stops soon.
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So, I was watching some videos on YouTube last night and there was one of a woman who basically sounded like she was kind of a mess anyway, not taking vitamins, etc. She was talking about losing her hair by the handfuls and it really started to freak me out. My hair is sort of my best attribute. Is it a for sure thing that we lose hair? If we are keeping our protein and vitamins up, will we be okay? YIKES!!! I don't want to be skinny and bald!
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Nervous.... Lap Band or Gastric Bypass?!
Manda87 replied to jenndubbd's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 327 when I was banded. The reasons why I chose the band were: 1. It's reversible. 2. I have control. My band can be adjusted, and I won't have to just simply "deal" with just a smaller stomach. 3. Bypass patients will gain weight back. 4. I know a couple of people who had the bypass and they don't look too good. They look saggy. They lose weight too fast and they look saggy and sick. 5. I don't have nutritional deficiencies. 6. Lap Band patients don't have dumping syndrome (google it if you don't know what it is) 7. Surgery is minimally invasive. I have all of my organs and nothing had to be "rerouted." 8. If bypass patients want to make "adjustments" they have to have another surgery. I.e. doctors have to go in and restaple their stomach. 9. I'm sure the ladies that I know that had the bypass are not just losing fat - they are losing muscle. 10. Bypass has a higher risk of complications. Here's another list: Compare LAP-BAND® to Other Weight Loss Options | LAP-BAND® -
They just emailed and said they have an opening in 2 weeks in Juarez with Rodriguez. I have about 24hrs to make the final decision. SOOO Scared and nervous. Just started even thinking about this about 2 weeks ago. I feel like I haven't had much time to process everything!! Has anyone heard anything bad about Rodriquez or the Juarez hospital?? BMI is around 32% and I am scared I will look awful skinny?? Is this wierd?? I can not ever remember a day I was happy with my body or my weight. I say I only need to loose 40lbs but I just can not imagine being smaller than that because it has never been an option untill now :/ But tonight at the dinner table my 7 year old was fighting with his brother over food. That was such a wake up call for me. He said that he loved food. That was the saddest thing I have ever heard. I do not want my kids to love food or be obsessed with food. Somethng has to change somewhere. Why shouldn't it be with me??
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Looking for shakes
tronicia replied to sweetgagrl00's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you like coffee Chike protein powder (Amazon.com) is perfect! -
Looking for shakes
cruummbs replied to sweetgagrl00's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bariartic.Advantage banana is the best one so far..I mixed it with Almond vanilla milk and 1/2 banana...Google birthday cake protein powder GNC...I didn't try it yet good reviews on Amazon...my boyfriend had his sleeve surgery 12/23 I'm waiting for my date!!!! -
Last Minute Change To The Sleeve
Nate replied to Nacol's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got ya all beat LOL I went into the operating room for bypass surgery and woke up with a sleeve! Turns out my liver was still a tad large, so my Doc's first option was to cut me wide open and perform the bypass like that. But upon inspecting my insides with their handy dandy little camera, they discovered that I had a large amount of scar tissue and mesh in my abdomen from a hernia I had repaired 5 years ago. So opening me up was no longer an option, and he decided rather then not doing anything he would do the sleeve instead. I'm actually really glad he decided to do the sleeve instead of the bypass. Now I don't have a lifetime on mal absorption problems and B12 shots to worry about. -
I was just banded on August 26, 2011. My insurance paid for everything and required the 6 months of pre op therapy. I have never had any type of surgery before so i'm healing very quickly but my appetite is also coming back fast. I'm not due for my first fill till sept. 20th. I'm not eating very much when i eat, i'm just eating more frequently. Is that normal? I've been eating pudding, cream of wheat, yogurt, soup and protein drinks. Today i'm allowed to start having bananas and strawberries. I'm craving something more solid but am afraid to try anything in fear of being miserable or throwing up. I haven't thrown up even once, but people have told me that happens sometimes when you first start out on solids. Is this true? I've lost 20 pounds and am so happy to finally have my band.
