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I have been feeling a little discouraged lately too. I was banded in May and have lost about 28-30 lbs (it varies each day) I am kind of stuck and probably need a fill. I have had 3 fills. The first was 1.5cc, the second was 0.5cc and the last one was 0.3cc. I still have some productive burping when I eat too fast or eat bread. I have started exercising a little more but probably need to do much more. I guess I thought if I was eating less I would lose more weight. I seem to be drinking more alcohol lately and I know that isn't a good thing calorie wise. I have wine in the evening for back pain. I used to take lots of Ibuprofen for the pain and now I can only have Tylenol which doesn't do anything for the pain. I swam for an hour today and then soaked in the hot tub which felt good and then I walked my dog in the park for an hour. Now my back is killing me and I am having a glass of wine. Has anyone else had pain control problems since having surgery? I sure hope my weight loss improves soon because I am starting to think that this is all I am going to lose. Thanks for listening.
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Congratulations on reaching your goal weight in such a short time! That's fantastic. And it's great that you are off medications now. That shows a lot of improvement in your baseline health. I developed an ulcer as well, with no reason for it. I don't drink alcohol, soda, or caffeine - nothing to account for the ulcer. The doc said maybe a stitch didn't heal properly and set up the area for irritation. Anyway, mine is also resolved after a round of omeprazole. I was 62 when I had my surgery, so I'm right there with you in the "Why are you having this done now?" club. I can't believe how many people asked me that - the surgeon, the psych, the nutritionist, my PCP...... but there is no question is the best decision I've ever made for my health and quality of like. When you get discouraged, try to remember how much you can do now - like move! Or get down on the floor - and get up again! Or play with your grandkids (if you have some), or ride a bike. Welcome to the group. It is a very supportive and encouraging bunch.
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Tips to fight off craving and over eating needed
Globetrotter replied to Zen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I cannot keep any snacks in the house, not even semi-responsible ones like peanut butter or cheese I also cannot keep cash lying around or change because I will find myself - almost against my will - using cash and change at work for the vending machine Until I get a few years at goal/maintenance under my belt I guess I am still like the fragile alcoholic who can't be around any reminders at first ... -
I'm not a drinker but normally I'll have a glass of wine or martini on my birthday or special occasions (so about 8 glass of alcoholic beverages for the year). My surgery date is April 19 & I celebrate my 30th bday in June. Also my brother getting married in Jamaica (island) in August & I'll be attending. Read a diary entry online that after bariatric surgery no alcohol for one year. It's Saturday so my nutritionist is not in office. Is it true? Did your surgeon or nutritionist said that no alcohol for one year? Thanks Sent from my SM-G925T using BariatricPal mobile app
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Sorry, I can't help you with this one, I don't drink alcohol. What about a nonalcoholic beer?
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my name is sinia mejia i was referred to a lap band specialist because of my obesity, i weigh 240 ibs and im 5'3 the doctor said i was a perfect canidate for the surgery, so i got a bunch of testing done,and ive completed all that, i had a sleep test done and i was diagonosed with sleep apnea, now they said i have to sleep with a cpap machine 30 days prior to the surgery also i met with a nutrionist and psciatrist, they both cleared me for the surgery but, i am in a drug and alcohol program because i am an addict, i relapsed in november , ive been attending meetings and i really have gotten myelf together and i have maintained my sobriety, but now the pshciatrist is asking my program for a letter of compliance and also a letter stating that they will be my support after surgery, so i spoke to my social worker about it and she said she was gonna call the surgeons office and see exactly what they need. now im very worried because im scared that they ask if i relapsed or anything and i really don't want anything to affect me getting my surgery. my social worker said that she can write me a letter saying ive been complying and they will be my support but she said shes gonna call and make sure. so my questions is can this situation push me back from my surgery, because i relapsed and used only marijuana, can that possibly be a reason for my surgeon not to want to do the lapband surgery for me someone please help
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So what kind of support are you looking for? Do you want people to congratulate you on the alcohol and drug addiction and encourage you to do more of it? If you can't moderate yourself, abstain entirely. There's no other solution. The sleeve actually makes it easier for drugs and booze to hurt you because of how quickly they absorb into the bloodstream. Moderating yourself is even more essential with this WLS. If your goal is to destroy your organs like your liver or kill yourself, you're on the right track.
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Day 42 Post-Op and I would love a steak right now
Rawan posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'll just imagine the Beans I'm eating (everyday!) are a beautiful piece of steak with a side of fries and ranch (yummm). My mom had this the sleeve done December 28, 2011 and I had mine done December 5, 2012. I thought that seeing her go through it first would help me, but I just don't know how she did it. It's like an Alcoholics Anonymous type of deal: One day at a time. I just miss that heartiness of a good meal. The type of meal where it doesn't come in a baby-sized bowl. Heck, I miss sitting down at the dinner table with my family. I haven't eaten with them since the surgery. A couple reasons being that they tend to eat quite quickly and that I hate seeing the food they eat because I miss it. I've also been getting afraid that I'm stretching my stomach because of my liquid intake. I feel and notice that I'm able to take in more liquids in a sitting than I was in the beginning. I sip small sips, but I sip them constantly. Should I worry about stretching? Last time I checked I lost about 37 pounds, which I hope is a good indicator of my surgery. Had a small milestone today when I baked a cake for my family and made them my "famous" spaghetti (that I love to eat). Hard part about it was of course not being able to taste what I was cooking to make sure it was good so my mom had to add a lot of stuff to it because I didn't know what it was missing. Made me feel a tad bit incompetent. I find that when I cook I'm not missing the food as much. It's the part where everyone gets to eat what I cooked that bums me out. I usually just leave the room so I won't think about it. I know a lot of you are probably months or years post-op. I just want to know how you handled these kind of problems. Any help is really appreciated. -
Going out to eat after the Sleeve
Bredred replied to css95's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm 3 weeks out and went out for dinner last night for one of the first times. We went to a Mediterranean restaurant where I'd have lots of choices on my purée diet. I had the lentil soup and only ate half. As for alcohol, my NUT strongly advises against it for the first year. As stated, everyone's doctor has different plans. I was never a big drinker, so I won't miss it. -
How close do you follow your dr's Post Surgery plan?
eden30 replied to dathvick's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I would be worried about the smoking, just because of the risk of ulcers especially with a bypass. I’m not sure about the alcohol, I think I read somewhere 3 months. You sound like you’re doing pretty well with the food though. I understand it’s hard with these changes and we often fall back into the familiar. I used to smoke many years ago and I think people do find it relaxing so it’s a hard habit to break. But for you it’s pretty dangerous so I guess forewarned is forearmed. I don’t expect everyone is an angel but I do think it’s probably important to follow the plan in terms of not slipping back into bad habits. It’s so easy to sabotage yourself. I wish you the very best of luck. We are all human and don’t always make the right choices. Give it some thought. -
How close do you follow your dr's Post Surgery plan?
Berry78 replied to dathvick's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Ok, I found a good graphic to base a drinking recommendation on. This chart is for non-bariatric folk, and since we can't handle as much alcohol, we should cut the amounts down. Men: 2/day and 7/week Women: 1/day and 4/ week -
How close do you follow your dr's Post Surgery plan?
Amburmist replied to dathvick's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I guess i thought the alcohol was worse than ur making it seem@berry78. Perhaps the info i was given was wrong? Ive been told that with bypass, alcohol is especially bad for us because we no longer have the stomach to metabolize the alcohol so its entirely upon the liver now to do that, which its not designed to do, which is why cirrhosis of the liver is something like 4-5 times more likely for bypass patients who drink. I imagine theres quantity and frequency dependencies that go into that stat, but drinking nonetheless for bypass patients regularly is playing liver roulette. No? As for coffee, i agree, no big deal. My team is more concerned about caffeine being a diuretic, so thats why they dont want me drinking caffeine until many weeks out. -
How close do you follow your dr's Post Surgery plan?
dathvick replied to dathvick's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I still follow the diet guidelines completely, I still can't eat more than 1 egg at a meal or 4 oz of cottage cheese. The only place I really deviated was with the coffee yesterday morning and the occasional cigar (they don't want you to smoke whether you have had the surgery or not). They never said I couldn't have a drink from time to time they just told me I would feel the effects of the alcohol a lot quicker. The reason I was told to stay away from caffeine was because it slows down the healing process and after 4 weeks I thought I was pretty much healed. As far as going to the gym, I just can't sit still I want to get up and be doing things all the time. 2 days after surgery I resumed my 1 to 2 mile daily walks. I have always been very active and to sit around and do nothing for 6 weeks would kill me. -
Four hour pysch consult!!!!????
adagray replied to outside*looking*in's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If its like mine, there is a LONG test w/a bunch of statements and you have to respond w/how much you agree or disagree w/each statement. Statements like... 'It makes me nervous to drive on a freeway.' Or, 'My friends are generally supportive of me'. Or, 'I like to go fishing in my free time'. Just answer the questions and don't overthink it. LOL I recognized some of the questions were trying to figure out if you have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alcoholism, etc., but some of them I had no idea what they were there for (like the fishing one). In any case, even if they do see you have signs for something (like GAD), it wouldn't prevent you from having the surgery, but they would probably recommend you follow-up w/your PCP or a psychologist to discuss it more. It is a general test and tests for things that are not contraindicated for WLS. The only things that I think are contraindicated for WLS is active alcoholism and active bulimia... meaning if you have either of these right NOW, they would deny you. If you used to have them, I think you can still have the surgery. -
Confessions...
sharonintx replied to Patienlywtng on my Curves's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey I did that! This was the weekend I crossed over the line between overly cautious and eating what I'd really like. So here's what happened - Friday night was at El Fenix with the family. I ate a taco and drank 1/3 of a peach margarita. And a few chips. I was quite full and I discovered that it's true what they say about sleeves and alcohol. I didn't need very much at all. Saturday night - we went to a local sports bar. I ate 1 stuffed jalapeno pepper. Man was it good! Had 1/2 of a buffalo chicken wing and about 7 chili cheese fries. I was full and couldn't eat another bite. Had less than half of a frozen margarita and lost interest in it. i wasn't sick and felt fine other than being full. So now I know. I can eat some of this stuff from time to time and not become ill. It was an awesome discovery. -
Going out to eat after the Sleeve
scarbedazzles replied to css95's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm a newbie so don't hang me from the highest tree.....what about alcohol? I'm not much of a drinker, but it would be terrible to drink if I'm not supposed to. (I'm talking about once on full foods) -
Burning Reflux - Horrible
Please replied to Holly McQuillan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is one of the biggest side effects with getting the sleeve. What time do you take your pill? Maybe take it at night , besides switching your meds until you find something that works for you, your likely stuck with it. If you eat the heavy triggers like, coffee, alcohol , or certain spices, you can try not consuming. To see if it helps , Or try omitting certain foods that you normally eat. Peanut butter gives my husband heartburn and bananas for me. My doctor said to stay on an acid reducer/stomach protector for 6 months minimum post. I don't have it bad, just slight. -
Trying to stay positive
maggie409 replied to laguerr13's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I agree! I am scheduled for June 15 and it amazes me the stupid stuff some people do and then blame it on the procedure. Someone was eating bacon days post-op and some were smoking and drinking alcohol. If you aren't willing to give those up then reconsider the surgery. -
Getting ready to Be banded in September
Tat19808 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi all, I am in the process of of getting the Lap Band - should be able to get it in September. I am looking for any tips or advice you can give about the process. I would like to start purchasing food/supplies that I will need pre & post surgery. Does anyone have a list of things to get to stock a pantry in preparation of the surgery.... and any kitchen products that might be needed. anyone be willing to share their favorite recipes/tips for after surgery? How about the mushy/ soft food phase any tips/ recipes? Lapband questions- I sleep on my side, does it hurt.... or is it bad to sleep on the port? What does it feel like when food gets stuck from a tight band or bread or something that has expanded. I suppose it would not feel like choking, as you can still breathe.... but what's it feel like? How do you best resolve it? Alcohol & carbonation: i was under the assumption that liquids would pass through the band opening easily & into the big stomach- why do they say it may stretch the pouch? If I ate rice/pasta... and it swelled/got slimy so it did not go down in the pouch- how do you fix it? Do you drink water to loosen it up? THANK YOU all for any responses I am not sure if I can post my email in a posting.... but my username at Gmail dot com is my e-mail -
The one thing I did was journal, and I'm not talking about blogging where we write for other people's enjoyments, or entertainment. I'm talking about a private little notebook that only YOU can read. Mine is full of doodles, emotions, some pages are tear-stained, some are nothing but absolutely positive affirmations and things that would get me through the next day and struggle. I wasn't an intense emotional eater, but I did/do love food. I would eat out of boredom sometimes, and while I didn't battle emotional eating, I had other venues of self-medicating that I battled and will battle for years. Least to say, my biggest concern with transfer addiction was and still is alcohol and substance abuse. Since I can't use food, I'm always afraid of the next big life tragedy that will inevitably happen. I won't lie and tell you that I'm above falling into the trap of transfer addiction. I have to fight the desire to drink, illegal drugs are definitely a no no considering my husband is a military cop, and I would not only be risking my life, but I could screw his military career, not to mention losing my son. So the concern with substance abuse is not as heavy as the alcohol abuse. I firmly believe finding other coping mechanisms will be absolutely the most beneficial thing you can do for yourself. Writing was my coping mechanism. Even to this day, I pull out that journal, and read through it. I smile, I cry, and it takes me back through my hellish recovery and I remind myself that I am stronger than any addiction. I remind myself that I survived a horrific surgery and recovery, and that my life has a purpose. One thing that I've learned over the last 2 years since I started my WLS journey, is you have to forgive yourself. Don't punish yourself, recognize the behavior, and have a plan of attack to overcome the urge to eat your emotions. I'd rather just drink my sorrows away than eat any day of the week. That's the only thing that got through my ordeal. It's not always easy, it's not always daisies and rainbows, but it's so worth it. Believe in yourself, and believe in your sleeve.
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I just got approval from my insurance company today and go to the doctor next Tuesday to get a surgery date set. Hoping it will be late July or early August. I work in an elementary school and I want to be back to normal when school starts. My psych eval was pretty easy. We talked for a while and then I had to fill out a questionaire with about 200 questions. Most of it was the same questions asked different ways. Mainly wanting to know if I had drug or alcohol problems. ShelbyD
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Hoping to be an August Bandster
rambokitty66 replied to Tigmonster's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My psych eval was pretty easy (at least for me). It was done in 2 separate appointments of 50 minutes each. The first session he asked questions about my past dieting, eating habits, family growing up, etc. He asked a few questions that check your thinking such as counting backwards from 100 by 7's, repeating words and phrases, then asking me a phrase we talked about later in the session (to see if I could recall it). He also asked questions about other family members beig overweight and when I first noticed I was overweight. He also asked about drug and alcohol use and history. The 2nd session he mainly clarified some of my answers and finished writing the letter to be given to my doctor stating I am a good candidate for the weight loss surgery. Don't get me wrong.....I was nervous. Each psychologist is different so the questions could be a little or a lot different. -
As far as the "itchy"-ness, it could definitely be the new hairspray. Higher alcohol content does that. ALSO,this time of year, I tell several of my clients this as this is their #1 complaint right now. "My scalp itches....do I have dandruff?": it's normal this time of year. The weather is changing. We are in generated heat all day long. In our cars, our homes, and at work. The heat is blowing non-stop. It's just getting dry. We put lotion on our skin to counteract it. Our scalp suffers a little also. It gets itchy before it starts flaking. I use a dandruff/itchy scalp shampoo once a week and it helps quite a bit. I prefer the Matrix brand, but there are several others. I use it on my scalp then use my regular shampoo on the rest of my hair. I don't know if you are living in an area that is getting cooler right now so this may or may not help you at all! Glad your hair is coming back in. Cute cut!
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Emotional eaters: What made you change for good?
TakingABreak replied to Assya's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think food addiction is a thing for sure. I haven't been diagnosed with that, but I believe its a real thing. I've said this time and time again that this is 80% head, and only 20% body. You have to fight the urge, change your ways, and cope in different ways. I suffer from PTSD from childhood sexual abuse, and I think eating helped me cope with that. When I had my psych eval the doctor asked me if putting on weight, was it like a security blanket for me? Did I think that I'd be fearful of a reoccurrence (of my trauma) if I was thinner? I answered, no, but I didn't know the full scope of how being "thin" would feel like. I have been heavier my whole life. Even in high school I was athletic, but heavy. So who knows, as I get smaller, will I feel more vulnerable? My point is, that a lot of people cope with stress, trauma, anxiety, ect. with eating. I think this might as well be a food addiction. It's just like how alcoholics reach for the bottle. We use it in the moment to cope. Its a temporary fix, and doesn't solve the problem. I used to be this way as well, but I hit my rock bottom. I literally felt disgusted by my actions and knew that I was heading towards an early grave. I no longer rolled my eyes when people expressed concern for my health, because I knew they were right. I was fearful. I think therapy is a great idea, and I always recommend to establish with someone prior to surgery. It doesn't matter who you are, everyone would benefit from talking it out with professional from time-to-time. Ultimately, I hope that you get help, and have this surgery. Your life will change forever. -
Jodie- you can start by going to AA it is free and it will help you evaluate whether your alcohol use is negatively impacting your life. It's free and confidential. Good luck to you.
