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I joined the Lapbandtalk.com today. I am from South Africa and have not had the surgery done yet. My Story: I lost 28kg by following the Weigh-Less program in South Africe. Very successful. That was 16 years ago. Since then we moved to the farm and as an extreme extrovert I really battled with the being alone on this 800ha piece of earth. When my father fell ill I nursed him. The day he died he weighed 29kg. I told myself that I would never ever worry about my body again and should I gain weight just think of him who wanted to eat but couldn't. Well it is 28kg later and I weigh 95kg. The powers to be of normal weight is not with my father, or with a weight management program, it is with me. I now have to make the decision to be up and down this yo-yo dieting of me or to take the opportunity that lies in front of my eyes. I don't want to be 80 one day and when someone asks me, what have you done say I dieted. I want to say - I live my life to the fullest and if it means have WLS then that is what I will do. In SA the lapband costs R85000 and the balloon R30000. But, what if I have the balloon done and after it is taken out all the weight is gained? Share your thoughts and ideas. Mariet
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Hi all, I've been kind of lurking here for a little while now. My journey began Oct 2012. I did my seminar, and all of my labs, and required nutrition stuff, but my husband would not support my decision. Without his support, this would have been impossible for me because we have two small children. In March of 2013, my PCP put me on blood pressure medication. I again approached my husband about WLS, and he still wasn't supportive. He thought that I should be able to do it the "old fashioned" way, and that I would feel better about myself if I did..... Oh he who has never had to worry about his weight. My husband is one of those people that can loose weight by improving his sleeping habits... to be so lucky. In October of this year, my PCP had to start me on Metformin, I once again approached my husband about WLS. This time he agreed, but asked me to wait until after the holidays. My surgeons office submitted the paperwork to my insurance company, but the surgery was denied. I had to go thru the appeal process, which they also denied. In February of this year, my surgeons office was able to resubmit my pre approval, and I was approved. By this time, my DH thought that I had given up on the idea, and I had to fight with him about it all over again. Well he finally agreed, and my Gastric Bypass is scheduled for April 7th. I am currently on the pre-op liquid diet day 2. Day 1 wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and I am coping with Day 2 pretty well so far. I'm so excited to finally be here, I don't care if I had to drink only Water for a week, I would find a way to make it work! Kim
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Thank you for the thoughts and well-wishes. Here in Newfoundland almost everything is pretty remote! We have a huge area (and it's an island) with a very low density of population. I still haven't heard what is going on as to whether I will be able to get the surgery here on the island or will have to travel or even be able to get it at all. I think I will be devastated if I get the news that it's just not available, period. To A...is that medication the one that carries the risk of the rash that can sometimes be fatal? I haven't heard of that med, but my doctor did mention there was a weight-neutral mood stabilizer that carried that risk, and that if I could not get the weight off in another 6 months he'd like to maybe try it.
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I hit my -30lb mark today AND went down a pant size! I am sooo excited! This is the first time I have ever lost weight!
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Time For Smaller Everything
Izuri replied to SleeveNoob's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You guys are giving me hope...I seem to always loose from my arms and boobs first. I want some weight to come off my bum! -
I figured with my weight loss id lose it like id lose weight in the past. I normally would lose weight in all the places I didn't need to lose it...butt, boobs, and legs. But that's not the case with my sleeve i'm losing it everywhere evenly. I need smaller bra size around, smaller shirts and smaller pants. My feet have even got smaller and are looking kind wrinkly lmbo. I love it. i'm down 26lbs since surgery and feel better about my appearance than I have in a long time! How is everyone else weight loss coming off? Sent from my DROID BIONIC using VST
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Well, my surgery date of Jan 5th is no more. University of So Cal required patients covered under their BC Administered ins to complete a "Lifestyle Redesign" program before surgery. I completed the 4 month program when I was interested in GB in 2003. Because it's been longer than 12 months, I have to recomplete the classes to be eligble for coverage. The classes are pretty much like Weight Watchers except they follow a plan called "The 5 Day Miracle Diet" (as if). Basically it's high protien low carb. Last time I lost 25 lbs and kept it off, so I know it won't HURT, it's just a bummer. I have a lot going on right now anyway, I'm building a home to be completed in mid-late December, so I'll have my hands full of life changing events for a couple of months. I'm not going to let the hold up bring me down too much, I know my coverage shines compared to other plans. And I was already working on losing weight before surgery, so I'm going to stay on that path as well, and give their "miracle" another go.....after pizza tonight! Thanks for listening....this place really provides a great sense of support and commeraderie. I'm lucky to have found it!
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I am looking for some weight loss buddies or support groups in my area. I live in Henry County, KY. Does anyone know the closest place to find anyone or groups close to me. You can reach me by emailing me at tjones6031@bellsouth.net
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Hi Mary, I was banded Jan 25, 08 in Mexico and had lost about 55lbs when at almost exactly 1 yr post-op, I experienced pain in lower abd, not cramping, but continual pain as if severe gas which has to be released, but can't. I ended up collapsing, not losing cons. but extremely weak and dizzy. I saw an MD the next day who ordered blood work. The pain increased and the next day, saw my regular family MD, who sent me to emerg. to see a surgeon. I had fever, chills, low BP, extremely low iron. |I had an xray, ct scan etc.. more b/w. Ct scan showed some pockets of fluid around band and along tubing. I was on iv antibiotics and after 2 nites in hosp, I was feeling normalish and sent home. The only recommendation was to remove the band. No one in my area knows anything about the band. I consulted with my Mexican surgeon and he suggested I get an endoscopy and barium swallow. I see my Canadian surgeon this week and hopefully I'll get those tests done. I have had all the fluid out of my band and hope to God that this issue resolves itself so I can get my fills done again and resume my life without fear of gaining my weight back! I had considered returning to Mexico for the tests but I'm self-pay, so opted to wait to see if they can be done here and the results shared with the Mexican Dr. At this point I am feeling well and normal, Hopefully the rest that my stomach has had will mean all is well! Good luck to you, let us know what happens and I'll do the same.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of ketosis. This is a result of rapid weight loss and is very normal. Until you get your calories up a bit, this will continue. While in ketosis, your body secretes acetone which tastes like, well, metallic is a good likeness, for sure. Quite normal. How far out are you?
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This is the first week of my new banded lifestyle. All liquids, it was tough getting 40 grams of protiens and a total of 64 oz of liquids but I did it! I am determined to get this weight off my body. I have a family history of diabetes and strokes. I had 2 cousins die of stroke related complications one just 3 week younger than me. With 2 fused discs and 2 rods and screws in my back losing weight is even more of a necessity. My weight toped out an 294lbs prior to my pre surgery diet and after one week of being banded I now weight 269lbs (170lbs is my goal). I have a long way to go but I am encouraged with my own progress and from the threads I read on this site, you all are very encouraging. I no the Best is Yet to Come. Thanks Dadymon
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So I'm at 7 weeks out and the weight loss has been very slow. I've only had one fill so far and have little to no restriction. I know that what I've done so far has been through sheer hard work and determination. But while the scale doesn't want to move, I've had three people at work approach me in the past week and ask if I've lost weight. So at least it's starting to show a bit - gives me motivation to keep it up!
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Surgery date December 17, 2014. Welcome to the club. Bored with what food I can eat but very happy with the weight loss thus far. Hit a stall at week 3 but it appears to be the norm. Will weigh myself tomorrow to see if my stall is over. BEST NEWS....had to give up my size 18&20 jeans because they are too big. My belt is now on the third hole---yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh me!
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I only go to buffets when I'm going with friends, because it is a big waste of money. That being said, though, I always pull out my lapband card that says I've had weight loss surgery and to please let me order a child's portion. I haven't been turned down yet. I feel a lot better about wasting $5 or $6 than $10 or $12!
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If need to take something for the pain, you may something else going on, so It's good you are going to the doc soon. Gallbladders are removed because when losing large amounts of weight quickly, people are more susceptible to getting gallstones, and if you have regular attacks, they usually end up removing it. Not everyone has to have it removed, but there is family history in my situation, so I was more aware of this being a possibility for myself, I don't want to scare you or anything and hey they found it wasn't my gallbladder after all . I hope that all turns out well for you and it ends up being nothing, but you are taking the right steps and seeing your doc.
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I had a port revision on Monday with 1cc in a 4cc band. My surgeon added 1cc, so now I'm half full. I could probley get .5cc more and I know she will want to add atleast that much, but I don't want to. You see, I have severe anxtiey disorder, which tightens and sometimes even closes the opening in the band for me to the point where I can't even have a little Water and I'm vommiting all the time when I'm nervous. The holiday's are comming and I know this will be really stressful for me. And if I get tightened, I'll be sick all the time, but if I don't get tightened, I might not lose any weight. I promise not to overeat and gain, but when I go back to my Doc and I haven't lost, I feel like I'm being repramanded.:cry My Doc is doing this for free because of insurance problems. I'm really shy and I know I would have a hard time saying no to some one who's been so nice to me. What should I say to her exactly? A mini script would help alot. Thanks
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So after 2-3 weeks of painfully slow weight loss this week I lost none. Despite moving more and strictly watching my food/ water/ Vitamin intake. I was banded in Oct and I thought I'd be losing much faster than this. I can't help but feel that this is going to fail just like all of my other efforts. I am so bummed... I have had 1 3.5cc fill and have another fill scheduled in Jan. some time. Tonight I way over ate and ate 3 Cookies too. Really down lately. It seems like no matter what I do, I'm not seeing progress. How do you get your mind and body back in the game?
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don't lose hope! truth is, you WILL lose weight at that rate of intake. of course, your body may currently be trying to hold onto to what it can due to the extreme lack of intake. try to raise the calories, but more importantly, you need Protein. can you not eat hard Proteins at all? what about egg drop soup? or Protein shakes? 700-800 calories is just not enough. can you not eat flaked tuna, fish or chicken? what about trying these blended? how slow are you eating when you eat solids? are you chewing until it is mush? are you able to get in your 64 oz of Water? please try to focus more on protein .. check out www.fitday.com to see how your protein/calories add up.. it will get better, I promise!
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You don't say whether or not you're hungry. That's the sign of needing a fill...or possibly just not eating what your body needs. A few ideas though... Your meal should allow you to be hunger free for about 4 hours. If it doesn't, perhaps a small protein snack mid-meal would help (an ounce of cheese, hardboiled egg, etc.) . Yogurt or Protein Drink is fine for Breakfast if it gets you through the morning. lunch and dinner, according to my surgeon, should be 3 oz of protein, 1/2 cup of vegies and 1/4 cup of starch (maybe and only if I'm still hungry). Record everything you put into your mouth in something like fitday.com. You'd be surprised how fast the calories add up with cheese and Soups. Once you know for sure how many calories you're eating, then you'll be better able to figure out why your weight loss has slowed. Don't expect major losses. One person I know only lost 3/4 of a lb per week. I only lose 1 lb per week and that's only if I stick to a 1200 calorie diet. Have enough days at 1600 calories and I don't lose anything. A lot will depend on your own metabolism. Some people see a faster weight loss when they exercise. That hasn't been my experience, although I do feel better. .
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Hey Mary! Greetings from Harlingen, Texas! I was also banded by Dr. Sanchez! You are doing great with the lbs. lost!!! The restriction thing is very tricky. If you feel a tad tight be super careful with food choices for a while. I have found that I prefer to be on the loose side,,,,slower weight loss for me, but I dont mind. I would be pretty sure that you have the 9.75cm 4cc band...you can look on the laminated card Dr. Sanchez gave you, it says on the top what size band you have. Welcome to LBT!
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I was just talking about this yesterday. I thought it was due to the weight on my boobs but if you have a big panus that can also be why your back hurts.
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I am only days away from insurance approving my WLS on 01/31/12 I had to have foot/ankle tendon surgery & I'm in a cast known weight baring until 03/30/12 then I'll still be in a walking cast for 4 more weeks after that then a walking boot for 6 more weeks. That puts me in the middle of June before completely recovered. My WLS Doc says I can do it in my cast but I'm still unsure. I really really really want to have the WLS but then again I don't know if I'll be able to get around if my abdomen hurts after the WLS. I do get around on a scooter right now instead of crutches, so that part has made it easier. Anyone have any thoughts or has anyone been in the same situation??
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food diaries and nutritional guides?
Minxz replied to thinkoflaura's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use fitday as well. It offers a lot of great tools. You can see graphs and progress of your nutrition, weight, exercise and add stuff if its not in their database. -
No fill until thursday if he gives my one at my current weight loss rate he may not mess with a good thing until I want one. I can eat anything except eggs, bread is usally ok but sometimes not so much.
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banded 3/30 and more newbie questions
jujuvee replied to chazpbg's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
chazpbg, you should follow the food stages that YOUR doctor has given you, every doc is different but why chance stretching your pouch, It's not about choking it's about letting yourself heal and they don't not want your stomach to churn during this phase. Like I said every doc is different but I was told no alcohol for 6 weeks The best thing for the gas is to walk, walk, walk, some say that heating pads are useful as well, as far as the sour feeling call your doc if you experience nausea because it's important not to throw up. And as far as the reflux my doc said to take a prilosec if I had this problem, so call and ask them what is best. No scolding. It's good that you come here and ask questions, but I was banded a week before you and when I reflect back at all the months of dealing with paperwork, insurance, and doc appts the last thing I want to do is chance having to start over because I decided to jump the gun and caused damage. The stages will pass quickly and next thing we know we are on regular diet.... Good Luck!!!!!!! and congrats on the weight loss!
