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Hi there, I just saw this video on the tube and wondered if one of you are the interviewee? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SZzXV85dyw]YouTube - Dr. Ortiz - Interview Canadian Patient 10 weeks after surger[/ame] Dr Ortiz has some excellent videos posted with testimonials and some generic information. I am six months post-op and heading back down to OCC for a fill in March. Hopefully, that will restart my weight loss that has stalled for a few months. cujo
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thanks for all the good advice I think I will try it and see how it goes I can't seem to get rid of the awful taste after I take the powder I'll try anything once. I just want to feel better so I can concentrate on my weight loss. Thanks again all.
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Looking back, I now believe I didn't really get into the Green Zone and stay there until I was about 3 years post-op. I had already lost all my excess weight by then, using hard work and a smaller appetite. In the Green Zone, my physical hunger was greatly reduced.
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Yay!!!! And you've lost 8 pounds in 5 days?!?!?!? You go girl!!!! Keep up the good work! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6
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Looking forward to banding in Sept.
sistergirl replied to chattykat's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
you will love it and good luck on loosing all of your weight -
2 week stall in the first month?
sailingthrough22 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery one month ago. I lost like 22 pounds in two weeks, which didn't surprise me because I am a big girl but since I started on puréed foods in week three I haven't lost an ounce of weight. Is a two week stall normal in the first month. I am only eating two ounces of mushy proteins two times a day and my two protein shakes, between 400- 600 calories. Any suggestion? Should I go back to broths? -
Date Question, And Is There Anyone Who Had To Do Six Months Get Their Surgery Sooner?
Kiki Von Moonshine posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When do they start counting your days/months? I went yesterday, had a consult with the surgeon, was told what to do etc. The assistant told me my surgery would be in July. Yesterday was the 31st. Wouldn't my surgery be in August? How exact are they. I should have asked her at the time, but I forgot. My first appt with my doctor is on the 9th. Then she will start entering weight etc. Also.. Anyone got their date earlier? I guess I don't think it would be possible since it's required for insurance that each month there needs to be a weigh in, but I have seen some people get earlier dates, but didn't ask them how. -
Am I suppose to feel this good?
MissWilde replied to cakegal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt really good after my op to! Just really calm and happy almost serene. I was sleepy, more uncomfortable than in pain as such. My friends all came to see me the day after and we went to the local pub for a drink (I had water) but still felt amazing! I am just really happy since I had it done, I was a touch miserable when I got my first fill it was just a touch to much in the band for me. But they took it out and now I am really happy again, weight is steadily coming off no complaints here! Long may your high continue! Have a good day KiKi XX -
I had my surgery 6 weeks ago, I have had 1 fill. I've lost 17 lbs so far. I joined the gym and go 5 days a week. I'm glad I have lost weight, but would liked it to be more. But I know we didn't gain it fast so its a slow process and I'm OK with that now. I do have one very confusing question. Since my fill I have noticed more food gets stuck so I believe I am tighter, but I still believe I can eat more then 4 oz of food, I don't know how much more maybe a few times I had 5 or 6 oz but never the meals I would have ever eaten before not even a quarter of what I ate before.I do not have the urge to vomit or feel over stuffed.I am never hungry between meals. So does this mean I need a fill again now because I can fit more in , even though I'm not hungry.OR Am I supposed to have both restriction right at 4 oz of food and not feel hungry between meals?
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Now I realize why you are asking this question, because it is the same question I asked myself 1-2 months out where I was starving. (It was also the same question I asked myself dozen's of times over the years before banding when I kept deciding to give it one more shot the old fashioned way) You are in bandster hell of course and becoming depressed is natural. We have all been there, or will get there in the future. A lot of us have read something about it before we got there, but you don't realllyyy understand it until you have lived it. It is a miserable time where you doubt yourself, doubt your band, doubt everything. It is true, your band is not really helping you at this phase. I stalled out on weight loss for several weeks at this point. The only way I could get it going again was to cut out processed carbs. I ate only lean meats and vegetables with limited fruit and was able to start moving downwards on the scale again. I did not lose much from a few weeks out from surgery through my first fill. My first fill brought me down a few pounds quickly. However, what little restriction I felt was gone within a week. I started stalling again and had to really start exercising regularly to keep a downward movement on the scale. I could keep losing, but I was losing super slooowwww. However, as long as I kept losing even a little, I wasn't so depressed. Then came fill #2. This was a real kick in the pants for me. I was pb'ing everyday for the first week and a half and had decided on an unfill. Then I realized that the problem was me eating too fast & not chewing enough. I also was not going on liquids for a day after a pb to let my stomach rest. I started eating more like a bandster and found this fill gave me great restriction, and I cancelled my appointment for a slight unfill. I have not had to get another fill since as of yet and I am still losing steadily around 1.5 pounds a week on average. When I was in bandster hell, every day was a supreme struggle. Now, it has become more easy because my tool is working with me. Once you are at the right fill level, you can find success as well as long as you follow bandster rules and eat healthy foods the majority of the time. You can also lose weight at this stage as well. Low carb worked well for me. I didn't restrict volume so much, only certain types of foods. Exercise also worked for me. What kinds of foods are you eating? Are you tracking them by calories and Protein? What are you doing for exercise?
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Hello to one and all! I was banded in July of 2008. I have had mild success so far. I have lost about 35 pounds. I have not lost anything since Nov. but I have not gained either so I guess I have nothing to complain about. My Dr has suggested that I join a support group and so here I am. My partner and I had our bands placed on the same day so that we could be a support to each other,but I think we need others outside of ourselves for support. I live in Southern California. I am married and have three wonderful smart busy children. I look forward to hearing tips, tricks and ideas from those that have gone before and have had success.:wink2:
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Hi all I have an appt with a surgeon in the beacon hospital at the end of this month for a lap band? Would love to talk to anyone whos had one so that I go prepared to meet the doctor... I'm married with 4 kids and have gained 7 stone since my last child...I just cant shift it and I have tried everything! I had lost 7 stone with WW but just can't get it together this time to do it.... So hoping this will sort me for life!!!! Any advice would be hugely appreciated! Thanks Em X
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I am sorry to hear you had all the problems. I have been fortunate so far and haven't had any complications. I was too tight briefly after I had my hysterectomy in Dec. Being too tight was extremely uncomfortable and I ate Cereal until it passed. I couldn't get an unfill, because I had an incision from the hysterectomy where my port is. I definitely didn't want them poking or feeling for it. You are correct that the weight loss can be done without the band. What the band has done for me is help me not be STARVING while losing the weight. I have lost weight before with the lower calorie diet and exercise, but I was hungry most of the time and then returned to eating bigger portions after a while. Hopefully this won't be the case this time. I have lost 72lbs in 7 months. This is a lot, but basically it amounts to about 10 lbs per month which is doable without the band. It really isn't recommended that you eat soup, because it defeats the purpose of the band. Soup can't stay in a pouch, it goes right through. If you are having to eat soup all of the time, you may be too tight. Think about how you feel when you eat foods like chicken or fish. If you are chewing it well and it is uncomfortable, or sticks, you are too tight. If that is the case, consider going for a slight unfill. Sometimes all it takes is .5ccs out to make a huge difference. If you can't eat healthy foods, you won't be able to fuel your body properly to exercise effectively and losing the weight is going to be difficult, if not impossible.
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I have hit a plateu since my surgery in 2015. Im thinking of Weight Watchers, but would like some advice, and if anyone know if they can adjust the points due to the size of my stomach. Thanks for any inputs.
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April 14th Surgery Date and Thank You
poconomom replied to Roses4me's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi April 14 bandsters! I too am getting banded April 14. On Tuesday I started the Atkins diet. My doctor has you follow that 2 weeks prior so that I don't have a fat liver. I do mis my carbs right now, not because I am hungry but because I can't have them. I'm going to have my DH take a before picture this week so I can post it and use it for my journey. I'm not a scrap booker either but I think if I take a picture monthly it will help motivate me during the times that this may seem too difficult. Just like looking at a picture and not realizing how much weight I have gained I figure looking at a picture and seeing how much I have lost will really help. Besides getting the food we'll need after surgery has anyone done any other last minute things to prep. I will be home for 2 weeks after - which I am really glad since it'll help me get used to the new eating way and to know what I can eat and what I can't. Good Luck to everyone and keep posting here. -
well, my experience so far is. im now coming up 2 months post op. ive lost weight steadily the whole time. Ive found that i never had a time where there was no restriction. i did get hungry towards the time for my first fill but Ive consistently had issues with eating meat. Last wednesday i had my first fill. im now a week out from that, and its hard to eat a small serve of fish or read meat. Has anyone had this a week after being filled? the way it is right now , if this problem doesnt ease up i wont be getting any more fills. i have 3 ccs in a 10 cc band. im loving the way the weight is going. its steady as she goes . my energy levels are up and im enjoying life a lot more. I have to say though, im losing the enjoyment of food , and cooking is becoming a chore for me. i did read here where someone else was the same. How many of your are going through this?? not enjoying food and finding that cooking is a hassle??
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Hello Everyone, I am new here.... My Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery was Wednesday,May 4, 2011 in Stratford, NJ performed by Dr. Luis Balsama. On Wednesday morning while going to the hospital it began to rain and I remember thinking how awesome because for me the rain symbolized washing away the old and allowing the new to come and be nourished. Anyhow as I entered the Admission office in the hospital the woman registering confided in me that she had a the gastric by pass weight loss surgery performed about three years ago and it was the best decision she had ever made in her life. I felt a little more encouraged although 2 different procedures that i was moving in the right direction for my life. Anyhow i am six days after surgery and i am still sore but im feeling stronger and better everyday. I have lost about 10 lbs already and i'm excited to see what's to come once im back in the gym. I'm so excited that my future looks bright... I may need shades....LOL corny i know but extremely excited Maxi
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New to forum and I am failing....
sslouha replied to bandedgirl75's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Chin up darlin, you are not alone, I am banded three weeks out and I am starving I have gained 6 lbs and well I too am frustrated, but you know that this was a lifetime committment that you decided to do. :thumbup:The band is a tool and it will start working, have faith. FAILING???:tt1::smile: There is nothing you have done that should give you the impression that you failed, if you would be eating bon bons and junk and not loosing I could see it but your out there doing activities eating right and following the rules. As for your son take it from the mouth of babes, and you know what all the kids liked you! For you! Now when the new improve mom comes they will still like you. You are a strong independent woman who is doing this for the betterment of herself! Will you fall back or stumble duhhh :blink:yes!!!! We all do but you brush yourself off and hold your head high and go on! Your band will adjust and you will loose, but remember the slower the lost the better your skin will fall into place. Now go cry, yell and throw a tantrum because we all need to do that once in a while. Then wash your face, and put on a smile and SUCCEED!!! :tongue2:I know you can do it~~~~:thumbup: In the Band we trust Sandee -
Hi Julie- surprisingly enough, my pre-op diet went well. It was like following weight watchers not a liquid fast like some people have to follow!... I'm thrilled with my decision to have the LapBand...I just need to get my first fill!... best of luck to you, I'm sure you'll do great!
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I am new here and will be getting my lapband on November 15, 2007. I am overly happy about getting a new lease on life. I have struggled with my weight all of my life and I feel as though my weight has made me put my life on hold. I have tried so many diets only to fail. My biggest reason for losing the weight is to be healthy and to get pregnant. I have struggled with infertility for the past 9 years and I feel like I am losing time. My doctor says that my weight is the biggest problem for my infertility. I am looking forward to a brand new start on life. Sunshiny
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I am almost a week post op and today feeling great. I was a little slow moving from the surgery but yesterday and today have been 100% better. I am starting to get really tired of liquids and have moved to some cream soups that help a lot. It has been nice reading the other posts and has helped keep me encouraged and motivated. I'm interested in hearing from anyone on their experiences. I am down 14 lbs. I weighed 293 the morning of surgery and weighed in at 280 this morning. I really haven't been focused on watching weight loss because I was just concentrating on getting well from surgery. I see my surgeon on Monday, 12/08 and should be ready to go back to work.
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Links to topics in email notifications misformatted
Escape_Pod posted a topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions
When I get a daily posts digest, the link in the email is wrong. Here's a typical link: This is the digest of posts in topic "Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery" for today. Topic: Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Forum:POST-Operation Gastric Sleeve Surgery (VSG) Questions & Answers) http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/index.php?topic/23110-weight-gained-since-having-gastric-sleeve-surgery/ It won't work - the "index.php?" needs to be removed - this works: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/23110-weight-gained-since-having-gastric-sleeve-surgery/ Is this something you can fix? It's not new - checked my email history, and the malformatted links were there last September, but correct in late April. -
Really had a bad food weekend over here. Started to slip back into old habits and couldn't keep my hand away from my mouth I swear. I wasn't overly hungry (any more than normal) but made some poor choices and was just plain stupid. I am going to be back on track today. I won't know until tomorrow when I do my weekly weigh-in how much damage I caused - but I have to just accept whatever the ugly number shows and move on and not dwell on it this time. In my old life if I gained or did some crappy eating I would dwell on it and think "Well, I am already screwing up - might as well wait to start eating properly next week" and continue with my crappy eating for the week. I can not allow myself to do that this time. I have already come so far and THOUGHT I had eliminated so many bad habits, but man the minute PMS rears it's ugly head BAM I am back to eating crappy and stop exercising. I did a TON of yard work this weekend and am pretty sore so I am hoping that will help eliminate SOME of the damage to the scale I may have done. Don't get me wrong, I didn't eat an entire pizza and I didn't stuff my pouch or anything, but it was little bites of this here and there ALL WEEKEND it seemed! GRRRR! Oh well, back at it this morning.....
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Congrats on the weight loss. It's stories like yours that keep me excited. I always wonder if I'll have results like that. Keep that weight coming off and have a fun and safe vacation.
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I am 10 days post op and I did 10 minutes on the elipticle and some very light weights. Even though it was a very light work out, it felt good.
