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Thanks Honk,I have lost weight a few times,starvation,Jenny craig.I really feel commited to changing my eating habits and making this work.I do walk all day long for my job and it is physical,just seems that there is a stigma with using surgery as a tool.I guess i should ignore the comments from others and keep focused on my goal,thks again todd:thumbup:
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So this is what a personal trainer will do for you. I've been working on weight machines for six months now, and have only felt the merest twinges of achiness after even what I thought was a challenging workout. This past Thursday was my first session with the trainer and he showed me various free-weight exercises. We did a couple of sets of each, and he talked a lot about how much more efficient these moves are than anything I could do on a weight machine. They're a lot faster, too, he says, because one exercise involving the whole lower body replaces four or five machines to do the same thing. Well, that boy knows what he is ABOUT! Yesterday morning I woke up and started to get ready for a trip to the Bronx Zoo. I was a bit stiff but figured it would work itself out. But as the day progressed I realized that I must have worked every little tiny muscle in my legs in a way I haven't done since the last time I went skiing! You know that pain? Holy CRAP!! My legs are killing me! My husband says it's a good kind of pain, but I'm not so sure... Today I'm still stiff but feeling a little better. I probably didn't do myself any favors by trekking all over the zoo yesterday, but I survived. Moral of the story: Weight machines are wack. Free weights rule. Watch out world!
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Starting to worry
dashofsunshine replied to sharie24's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your body will fluctuate. It's all part of being a human being. Get your water in, get your protein in, and keep working out. If you gain 10 or 15 lbs, come back and talk to us ???? otherwise, keep on keeping on ???? -
Where Is My Port!!!
Jenn1214 replied to hsigari921's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had SILS, so mine is a couple of inches below my belly button. Don't worry, pretty soon you'll miss not being able to feel it (but not the weight!). -
Post op weight
BubblesOhSoSleeved replied to waltsgirly1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes it's all the fluid and gas they pump you with, I went in at 253 came home at 258, the more you walk and burp out the gas your weight will go down Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app -
To anyone in Sydney who has got the band I suggest you contact me!! There is a fantastic trainer who has helped a couple of my friends who have had the surgery lose weight and motivate them. One friend has lost 30kgs and has toned up a lot since being trained by him and the other friend has lost 21kgs. The only reason why I even considered trying him out was after I saw the awesome results my friends got. The best thing is he can relate to us because he himself had the surgery and has lost a massive 84kgs. I find that not only has he been great in helping me tone and get fit but he's great on the emotional and motivational side because he's been there done that. I would seriously recommend anyone in Sydney to at least give him a try. Contact me if you would like his details. The band is good to help you cut down ur appetite but exercise makes the most difference.
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I'd do it again for sure. And again. And again. The results were more than I could have hoped for, and it was the icing on the cake of my weight loss. That said, I had a great surgeon, nearly no complications and no keloid scarring, so in that respect, I could not have had a better experience.
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I'm slow losing sleeved On August 20
Dee White posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've only lost 20lbs but at least I have gain my Dr told me tht my wait lost would be so since I had so many complications with the Lap Band I had to have it emergency removed In march going slow still a little sad when seeing people after me and the same sleeve date are 15&20 lbs lighter but I love sleeve wonder -
I'm 47, and my two post-band periods have been lighter than usual. It might be age, it might be the surgery, it might be my slight weight loss -- whatever the case, I'm delighted!
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I was sleeved 7/23/2013 and am diabetic too! Weight is coming off slowly, but I have to be very cautious with carbs and sugars. My weightloss has improved since going back on my meds (metformin, 500mg 2x daily) and I'm exercising 5 days a week now. I try to eat lots of protein and usually drink a protein shake for breakfast. I eat fish, turkey, chicken but no beef. Snacks consist of string cheese, almonds and SF pudding. (sometimes beef jerky). Eating between 600- 800 calories per day, but I feel hungry a lot too. May increase protein this week.
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Getting Underway At Last
honeybee replied to honeybee's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks so much for the encouragement...I have heard the surgeon at an informational meeting, but have not met him one on one yet. I will start meeting with the therapist this week and will start in a support group next week. I will also meet with a nutritionist also at some point. I also have 115 lbs to lose and will probably have to lose 10% of my starting weight before surgery. I have to travel about an hour to get to the appointments, that is the only real hardship right now. TTYS :purplebananna: -
I am glad to have found all of you!!!! I am having the same experience of loosing very slowly or not at all some weeks. I thought I was doing something wrong since the other patients in my DR's office banded the same day as myself seem to be well "ahead" of me. I keep telling myself it is not a race, as long as I get there and do not gain it is OK. However, that does not change the fact that I get upset and discouraged. Sometimes I feel like I am too conservative on the fills? I am scared to be too tight since I travel from PA to Denver to see my doc and worry something will happen after I get home. I do feel restricted and I eat healthy small meals 99% of the time. Does any one feel this way? Glad to know there are others out there that are going through the same thing:smile:
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Checking in - 14 months post surgery
pjd3253 replied to shelly1066's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on a trip out of the country last week and I am sure I gained a few lbs because my body clock is really messed up right now so I was tighter at different times than usual - anyway, I have been very discouraged lately because I am a year out June 27th and I think I have only lost about 18-20 lbs. I had 50 to lose so almost half but I thought by now I would be almost to my goal. It is very very slow so I feel like I am not losing at all. Sometimes I can eat so much and sometimes like this morning I could barely swallow my protein shake - since I was on a plane for 10 hours yesterday may have something to do with dehydration but I have been thinking a lot the past few days are the scars, the port sticking up, the choking at dinner worth it. I guess I will give it another year and see but my stomach still sticks out so much I can't believe it isn't smaller after 11 months. Thanks for letting me vent. -
SWEET! I'm calling my cable company to see if we get FIT TV. I have wanted to learn how to Belly Dance but am too embarrassed at my size and with my big belly (which is where I carry most of my weight). To top it off, the local teacher I have seen in the newspapers is a sweet girl I use to work with some 25 years ago. Her family is Greek and she is absolutely gorgeous. I would love to take her class. Why do I make excuses for the times I cannot until the times I can and it is all fat related???? ahhhhhh.
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Anyone banded May 7 2009?
TeganRheana replied to TeganRheana's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Afternoon people :thumbup: Well today is day 6....I'm feeling a lot better today. The last few nights I have still had my "chunder sessions" where I go to vomit but nothing comes out - I have no idea why it happens at night - it's like I hold it in all day and as soon as I put the boys to bed, it happens lol... No pain in my shoulders or neck anymore...and still not very hungry - which is great! I have lost about 3kgs according to my dodgy scales...so that is awesome. I can't wait until I can actually SEE that I have lost weight....I'm starting to really really want some normal food now too though - who wouldn't after being on nut.fluids for 6 days right?! lol But I'm going to stick with it...I've come this far...just another 8 days to go until I can start on some mushies. YAY! Kaparamo - I'm jealous that you didn't get any pains...that is fantastic Good job doing all the walking around! Chincotigger - I am also doing the 1/2cup increments...I've started having canned tomato and canned pumpkin soup - they taste fantastic compared to the yoghurt n custard n broth I've been living on haha MLeone - by "soft diet" do you mean mostly mushy food?? Like mashed potato etc?? I'm so scared that I will stretch my band if I try to eat anything else other than the "fluids"... -
I am trying to do it but it is a struggle. I normally weight myself in the morning and evening sometimes more than that.
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Post sleeve skin issues
Pietzsapie replied to Pietzsapie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine is on my face. I did a little research on some types of dermatitis. Apparently weight loss is a common trigger of several types of dermatitis. Mine is so frustrating and itchy I'm considering seeing a dermatologist. Putting make up on makes my face look scaly but no make up looks worse. I really hope it goes away. -
Post sleeve skin issues
2aBetterMe replied to Pietzsapie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes!!! I was sleeved on June 30 and I have most 30 pounds...I have started itching like crazy and have the same eczema looking rash on certain spots of my body. I have no clue why. I know sometimes when you gain/loose weight rather fast and your skin stretches or shrinks it can cause your skin to itch. I don't know what to do or put on it? -
Have always been the biggest gal out of my friends and it's always bugged me. I didn't tell a soul about the surgery and now I wondering how my relationships are going to change once I start to look different. People are already commenting on how little I eat and I've been avoiding activities that are centered around food saying I'm trying to focus on getting fit which is true. I read so many stories about people losing friends and it baffles me but then I realize that each one of us has a role we play in relationships and unknown to us we might be the one that makes our friends feel comfortable or sadly superior because we're non threatening. So I wonder for both guys and girls how did you friendships change as you lost weight. For the better or worse?
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Osborn I think it is not unusual to have a gain when emptied. You have your tool to help you still tho. Many people go away from the boards when they gain. Stay and keep posting. Please. We are behind you . You had an excellent loss and I bet you felt better. 50 lbs is not as hard as 100+ And I wish you strength for your next phase. Just keep going with the water and protein. You can do this again and get where you feel healthy. Doesn't matter where... Just so you like yourself there![emoji171]
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Hello All, I had band slippage about a year ago now. At the time all fluid was removed and luckily things fell back in place but over the course of the year I regained about 50lbs due to my surgeon being concerned about a reoccurrence; which I have to agree with. I am back up to a pretty good fill level and have stopped and started to reverse the weight gain but have to admit it really got me down. Overall I started at 545lbs (ouch) and reached a low of 269lbs and felt outstanding. Due to my work am overseas all the time and not with my family so support is not readily available. guess I am venting a bit but is there anyone else out there that has faced a similar problem and have some insight on get over feeling sorry for myself and get on with it? Thanks for letting me vent....
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I had band slippage,erosion,protrusion,port site pain,blockage,vomiting,gerd and gained back the weight....revised to RNY....priceless.I feel great.
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11 days post-op - have not lost any weight!!
Anul posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 11 days post-op. Just came back from a follow-up appointment. While I have healed well - I haven't lost any weight since the pre-op diet. :smile2: Thankfully - I haven't put any on either. My surgeon is not worried about it - but I am. I am still on mushies. He has asked me not to worry about it for another 2 weeks. Is this normal?? Anybody else there in my boat?? :confused: -
11 days post-op - have not lost any weight!!
megill replied to Anul's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ditto! I was banded 1/15/10 and I haven't lost any weight. In fact, I gained a few pounds right after surgery and lost it, but have gained it since! How is that possible??!! :confused: My Dr told me not to worry about it too, but come on!!!! -
Major rave for my husband. We have been together for nearly 20 years and he's witnessed my weight difficulties first hand. He's been through a million diet attempts with me. I'm a month from surgery and he's become my biggest cheerleader. The other day he said we should start saving money for all of the new skinnier clothes I'm going to need. And he said at some point I may want to get a boob lift if the girls are too saggy for me. I know this surgery scares him, but he's starting to get excited about how healthy I'm going to become and how much happier I'll be. I also think he secretly is excited that I'll want to go to Disney with him more!
