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HELP! How do you get this sticky tape residue off?
FailureIsntAnOption replied to mbranham0306's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I used rubbing alcohol. It worked for me. -
alcohol post-op?
sizzlingseven replied to vanilla_bubble4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i'm having a glass of wine right now! there's no medical reason why you can't drink alcohol. All it does is slows down the weight loss process. I know myself - I am extremely social and like to drink. I've accepted that and I accept that my weight loss will be slower than other who don't drink. But the food was keeping me the same or making me bigger. the band has stopped the food going in. I've been working out 3 times a week, and drinking almost every day, and i'm losing. I had my first vodka the day after my surgery. No, I'm not an alcoholic!!! but if you're gonna have to live on Soup for a while, why not be happy about it!!! oh, and you get tipsy way faster! some worry about alcohol because some people use food as a crutch or an outlet to numb other emotional issues.... and with the food gone, there is a risk that one may turn to food and rely on that to deal with their emotions. That's a psychological risk, and only you can answer whether you believe you have an addictive personality and need SOMETHING to cope with what you don't want to deal with face to face..... if that's even an issue... maybe it isn't. anyways, enjoy your new band and your new lifestyle! -
alcohol post-op?
AppleBlossom replied to vanilla_bubble4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No nutrition in alcohol, in dark wine there might be, but there is stress relief. Avoid anything bubbly. Journal it. That said, live A LITTLE! -
1 week to go and feeling slightly lost
elcee posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I have one week to go until my revision from Band to RNY. I have been toldnot to do a preop diet but just to stick to clean eating!! I am extremely happy about that and could have kissed the NUT when she told me that as I remember how awful the preop was before my band. But do you know how confusing clean eating is? Yes I know I need to steer away from processed foods and added sugars but apart from that there are so many different variations. I haven’t been told no carbs but I am trying to keep those to a minimum ( except veg). I’ve also given up alcohol. Hopefully that is enough! -
My wife gets drunk super fast and can drink as much as her "friends " can pour down her throat . She's now an alcoholic because of the surgery and after losing 160 pounds she's starting to gain weight because of the drinking .
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I thought the topic was about alcohol too. I'm 4 mths out and drink a glass of red wine everynite. 100 calories well spent, in my opinion! I started drinking wine at about 2 mths. My dr had no rule pertaining to alcohol except "it's empty calories"
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I have never had the pbing issue with alcohol....I wonder if it is because alcohol dehydrates you? The more fluids I personally have especially milk helps me digest food beter with the band.
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Carbonation is definately not recommended, do a search on drinking and alcohol and heck, beer, and see what comes up. Anything that goes through your band quickly and easily and has empty calories is not good for weight loss. I'm not banded yet but I'm sure a occasional beer wouldn't hurt your band, but I think maybe the carbonation is the problem with beer. Good luck! Do lots of info searching here, you'll find anything and everything...this is mostly a good thing though! Ha!
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I would not at all drink wine so soon after surgery. (I'm assuming you are banded.) If you venture into the "graves" e.g., Bordeaux, St Emilion, Medoc.Nuits St Georges...anything rich in tannic acid (Bordeauxs especially)...that is acidic. I think the other replies are dealing with the effect of alcohol on your brain, but I personally would not want to be putting tannic acid in a newly-operated upon stomach. You are still healing, you want to baby that area. Again, I would not do this so early out of WLS, because I'm very fearful of doing anything to put my band at risk.
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How long if at all, are you to take Omeprazole ( Prilosec)
Mommabird replied to Homecie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon said to take it for life. Just like no carbonation, no alcohol, no straws and no caffeine for life. -
All of the above are addictions and addiction should be recognised as being a medical problem, not a legal or a moral one. However I am in favour of female drug addicts being offered $300 in order to wear an IUD. The money is an inducement and will of course be used for drugs but she will be using drugs anyhow until she manages to break free of her habit and it is better that while she is using that she avoid having children who will likely be born with health issues, land up in foster/group homes and then go on to live similarly unhappy drug-addicted lives. We are looking at the rights of the community as balanced against the right of the individual, an ailing individual, not an immoral one. Allowing a drug-addicted woman or an alcoholic for that matter to go on to have a raft of children is somewhat akin to allowing an individual who is infected with the AIDS virus to knowingly have unprotected sex. It damages the rights of others in the community. Certainly it is true that offering the 300 bucks to drug addicts in order to halt their reproductive activities may be viewed as elitist, and possibly even racist, but the truth is that rich, well-educated drug addicts tend to be less likely to have babies while using. I am in favour of decriminalizing simple drug use and treating drug addiction as a medical and a social problem. Let the law concentrate on nailing the drug businessmen.
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I'm 9 months post op. I average 750-900 cal. a day, mostly lean protein and veggies. Weight loss has slowed but still losing 10-15 lbs a month. I am able to eat larger portions now but just because i CAN doesn't mean I SHOULD. I have begun dabbling in carbs, you know the simple ones that got us to this forum in the first place. My body clings to them like a drowning man to a rope. Any weight loss comes to a SCREECHING halt. I can even gain several pounds in a day. WTF!!! I have two things only on my no go list, carbonation and alcohol. I tried both once, and did NOT like the results for either. I look at it this way, I know there is poison ivy in the woods. As hard as I try to avoid it, sometimes it gets me. But if I start to itch, I know what to do about it. After a little while it goes away. Once in a blue moon though, I'll get naked and roll in a patch of it, and later ask myself if it was worth it... My NUT suggested 1-2 T. of grains per day AFTER I reach my goal as a way to slow weight loss(also switching to full fat dairy-milk and cheeses). Keep up your hard work, it pays off!
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Gained almost all weight back
ChubRub replied to kgfan1's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm so sorry!! I'm sure there are some Vets that will have much more insight and advice than I do, but the first thing I would do is eliminate soda immediately. Soda is crack to me, and is also a gateway drug that leads to more and more unhealthy eating. I was addicted to soda for many years, and used soda to wash down many sugary treats and well as fast food. If you don't like plain water, try crystal light or gatorade zero. I've promised myself that no matter what happens in my life, I will never have soda again. Much like an alcoholic or drug addict can't have "just a little" I know that I can never have soda again, nor do I want to. Lots of HUGS!!! -
I've had no problem with beer - I choose the light variety all the time though as it does really make a difference in calories consumed. when drinking from the bottle straight though you may find it a bit hard to swallow because of the carbonation. I found beer easier to drink from the glass. It's no fun when you take a nice swig and it all comes back up and maybe hits somebody in the face (unless it is someone who is giving you unwanted attention). That's been my experience with beer. Other alcohol, no problem. :Banane34:
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Everyone's body tends to have a different tolerance level for alcohol. What is important to remember is when we drink, we do responsibly and with an understanding of our bodies limitations. If we know we plan on drinking in excess, then as responsible adults we should have a plan in place prior to doing so for safe transportation home. Sent from my iPad using VST
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Can u ever have a drink again???
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Alcohol and Pre-Op Diet
chefsteph replied to michkor's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think the main reason for the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver so alcohol would be a big NO NO !!! I was told no alcohol so i didn't even think about it. My pre-op diet was also 2 liquids and 1 sm. meal, it was hard at first but it got alot easier during the second week. Good Luck :smile: Stephanie -
I think drinking alcohol would negate any of the positive benefits of the pre-op. Alcohol is full of calories and carbs, the idea of the pre op diet (to my understanding) is to consume less, thus losing weight, and thereby shrinking the liver.
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Alcohol and Pre-Op Diet
Northwest_Nance replied to michkor's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I echo what everyone else has said.... NO ALCOHOL! Even when it's not a pre-op diet but just a regular diet for weight loss, alcohol will slow down your loss. But for the pre-op diet it's even more critical, as several others have said..... the purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver and get it as healthy as possible for surgery. I have heard of surgeries being cancelled AFTER the doctor gets started, because the liver is not in good enough shape to be moved. (Yes that's rare but it happens). So not only would alcohol put a big damper on your ability to lose the pre-op weight the doctor wants you to lose, but it could have a big adverse affect on your liver. After your post-op diet you can drink when you choose, IF you choose (it WILL slow down your weight loss but I've had the occasional glass of wine and a few White Russians and as long as I plan for them, they haven't hurt me, except it does stall the weight loss for a few days). -
Mine never mentioned alcohol. I am young, so I could be different. I drink hard alcohol when I do drink. i make a low calorie mixed drink and it keeps me chillin all night. Just one, your stomach will be so small and your food intake so much less. I saw no beer because of carbination. I didn't drink until about 4 months post op though. and i heal even faster. I'd wait at least 6. I have had absolutely no trouble with it either. No irritation or throwing up. Nothing. But everybody is differnt. You should contact the surgeon you will have and they should let you know.
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No alcohol for the first year. Never any carbonated alcoholic beverages. Also, the doctor said alcohol should really be avoided due to the possibility of addiction transfer.
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Well, I am sure it is frowned upon, but I had an alcoholic drink less than a week post op. No harm. I am not losing as fast as I could, but I still get to go out w/ my friends and enjoy life. I do an extra workout on Friday and a really long workout on Saturdays to try and make up for the extra calories I consume in alcohol on the weekends, but it is crazy how fast it adds up. I track it on Lose It and it is almost makes it not worth it when you realize how long you have to work out to have a couple drinks! (not to encourage beer, but my sister had lap-band 4 years ago and drinks beer several times a week and hasn't had a problem...but everyone is different)
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Scared but willing to do myself a good change.
MizT replied to Elvia3430's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am new to this also. I have been tossing around the idea for a few years, while continuing with one failed diet after another. I decided this year is the year. I have just been approved by my insurance company and have my pulmonary and cardio clearance left to go. I believe I will be having surgery either right before Thanksgiving or right after. I am scared too! I feel like this has all happened so fast and I don't know what to expect. I know my eating habits will drastically change, but what about my day to day life? Will the surgery affect my digestion? How about alcohol consumption? How long does it take to get back to solid food? Will my skin "sag?" I really just need someone to give me a step by step description of the process! lol -
I would love to hear about your vacation adventures this year. I'm always looking for new places to explore. I'm home from a memorable 25th anniversary road trip with my husband. ( 8 days in a car and we did not kill each other ) Route 66, Las Vegas, Grand canyon and Tombstone. Indulged in alcohol and expensive restaurants. Still in love with my man! Enjoyed a pool party in Las Vegas. I was comfortable showing skin with the help of a few cocktails. Our anniversary dinner was at a french restaurant. I had escargots for the first time. Hiked areas of the grand canyon. A six pound gain in 8 days. I'm kind of shocked that was all I had gained. I was very naughty. My next trip, I hope will be a bit unusual and away from tourists.
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Poll: Do you still drink the protein shakes?
Lori_K replied to ReadySteadyGo's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You're welcome RSG! That's too bad your first dietitian didn't work for you. Maybe your doctor could suggest another? I believe trying to go it alone is never a good idea. Seeking help is strength & smart thinking - you first sought help with your weight loss by getting a lap-band, now continue with someone who can help you eat smart. It's like alcoholics that seek help with AA - they are the ones most likely to succeed in conquering their disorder. I couldn't have come this far without my dietitian - she's a great fountain of information. I wish you the very best, and stay with us here and let us know how you are doing! :cool2: I agree too Jodi & Christasha - everyone is welcome here. :wink: And I hope I didn't sound like I was hatin' on the Protein shakes LilMissDiva! :smile: If it works and you like it, perfect! They just don't work for me, I'm hungry like 10 minutes later.:cursing: I really hate the day after a fill - drinking liquids for 24 hours drives me nuts. I do like StLouisGal's idea though, she made a very good point - those shakes would be perfect in the morning for people who have that tight band problem! just keep swimming! :thumbup:
