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Marion, are you still on antibitoics? Will a nose spray help? I would wait until early July to change your mind. How much more weight do you have to lose?
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Juice cleance/jump start weightloss/clear complexion
muckstack replied to muckstack's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
IT IS ONLY FOR 21 DAYS,WHATS THE DIFFERANCE IF I DRINK OR CHEW MY FOOD SO LONG AS I AM GETTING THE NUTRITION I NEED. iT'S NOT A LIFE STYLE CHANGE IT'S A CLEANCE. AND ONE OR MORE OF MY DRINKS A DAY IS A PROTEIN DRINK. i WANTED TO DO THIS CLEANCE BEFORE THE BAND IT REALLY IS ABOUT GETTING THE TOXINS OUT, THE WEIGHT LOSS MAY OR MAY NOT HAPPEN. <!-- / message --> -
Well I will have the start of a new me on June 20th. Dr. Monson at MeritCare in Fargo, ND. I started the whole process on Jan. 22, 2007 and thought 6/20/07 seemed so far away. Now it is here and I still can't believe it. The only ones that know are the hubby, 3 kids, and sister. I have had enough slaps in the face with other failed weight loss attempts and felt I could not face the comments, looks, etc. from others if they knew. I have been so busy with everyday life to worry or even think about it until now...I find myself scared, nervous and excited. Please keep your fingers crossed for me and say a prayer for my family and myself... "I am jumping in with both feet and eyes wide open".....
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Sorry you are in so much pain & are so miserable with the flu & I pray you begin to feel better very soon!!!! Also congratulations on your fantastic success in your weight loss journey! !!! Wishing you the best!!!
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I had a fill 3weeks before Thanksgiving and had a terrible time until my next appt, on the 2nd week of December/ I told my Dr, that I had been "throwing up" on the average of once every day or so. He was concerned that I might have a slip if I continued doing this so he didan unfill. I feel no restriction and have gained 5 pds in the last 3 and half weeks. I know that it is all my fault for eating all the wrong things over the holidays and intend to get back on track right away. I would rather have to try harder on my own than to be too tight and suffer a slip. Wish me luck. Jenhay
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Really want to do this...has worked for friends, and I had a small stroke at 40 and am scared but struggling more than ever with weight. Cholesterol off the charts. BUT weight is steadily 190-ish....so don't meet literal criteria of being 200 pounds. Is there a way I can do this even though I don't meet the 200 lb criteria? Did someone else go in at less than 200?
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April 1 - 10 day Post Op checkup
NewLife75 replied to NewLife75's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yeah, but after the 43 pounds everything just has seemed to stop! Hoping the weight start back to coming off. -
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH (yes, I'm screaming.) Same F-ing boat (yes, I'm cussing, too.) Same weight gain. Same everything. This is Day 2 of being good for me, and it sucks. No Snacks, no soda, no diet soda, no nothing. Lettuce with Protein for lunch. Fruit F-ing cup instead of goodies. Blah, blah, blah. My big treat for the day was a chewable Vitamin that left a nasty taste in my mouth. I even felt guilty for that. I got so far off track that eveyone at work is afraid of me now. They are all supportive (except the "Big E") and they know I mean business. I'm friggen flying off the walls from ODing on ice tea with fake poison chemicals. I would lick a dirty foot for a Coke right now. You're not alone.
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January 24th. Was supposed to meet up with a friend to workout together. But secretly I wanted to go alone. I just get it done without all the talking. Anyway, she decided not to go. I almost didn't, but I did! And boy I'm glad, as usual. A bit shaky now, did heavy weights tonight. Now it's time to wind down. ????♀️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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You were banded not quite 2 weeks ago, correct? In that case, I really wouldn't worry too much about what you lose (or don't) till you have had your first fill. In the first 4 to 6 weeks we should really concentrate on healing. Any weight you do lose before your first fill is a bonus, really. But at 2 weeks out, and 12lbs down, I think you are doing really well. Congratulations!
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Has anyone decided to weight train a few months before surgery? If so, what has been your results, skin wise? I know a lot of people tend to do it after surgery to help with the skin, and I commend everyone for doing so, but I wonder if there's a bigger benefit beforehand???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Welcome and congrats on your weight loss! When you sign in and under Introductions...there are numerous areas to explore. One of them is surgeries cosmetic and all...check it out!
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Ok, so I said I would put more up about this last night, but with the kids, getting ready for bed....I just didn't have time. The article is called "The Easier Way to Diet" by Martha Beck She talks about a five-step plan to help master your "beastie brain" and "relax the weight off." She makes four key points about our brains and how there are several layers to our brains. Basically, the "wanting to be thin" (cyberbrain) part of the brain is always at war with the "feed me now" brain (beastie). This also relates to the nervous system that goes back and forth between "fight or flight" and "rest and relaxation." Obviously, when the cyberbrain is in control you naturally restrict your intake. Repeated dieting and constant negative thoughts theoretically rev up your fight or flight/beastie brain. She has come up with five steps to combat the issue and calls it SO FAR: S - Stop - feeling anxious, hating yourself, just ate a ton? Stop and shout "Nature break!" O - Open - once you are by yourself work to get back to that "rest and relaxation" part of your brain by Opening up. Relax your body by opening your lungs, your eyes and stretch your muscles. F - Forgive - She says this is the most important step. You must forgive yourself and your body. Make a list of things that you've done right, don't just focus on having eaten those 10 Cookies (yeah, I used to be able to do that! No MORE though!). She says that eventually, you will reach self-forgiveness and the "calm observer" part of the brain will become more active. A - Accept - Once you can forgive yourself, it's time to allow things to happen as they do. (sounds sort of like the AA mantra - "accept the things I cannot control") R - Renew - From that place of "stillness, openness, forgiveness and acceptance, you can Renew your commitment to any eating plan you like." Is it over simplified? Sure. But I like the idea of forgiving myself for being overweight, for choosing poorly that day, past days and past years. I want to accept myself now and enjoy my new body as it begins to change through this process. Good luck to all of us! I look forward to our weigh ins on Friday. We have SO FAR to go in our journey, but at the same time, we really have come SO FAR...Thanks for reading...
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Is there anyone that was was banded at Kaiser Richmond that can tell me what is expected of me before banding. What tests and procedures are required? What is estimated time from first meetign to band date? How much weight is required to lood before band date? How long is the hospital stay? What is pre-op diet? Any and everything you can tell me would be helpful. Thanks, Debbie -
Hello from South Carolina
niecyrenee replied to Littleman's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome Littleman! It's nice to have you join us at LBT! For me, being banded was the best decision I have made! It has given me a whole new life. Has it been work, heck yeah. Is it always easy, nope. But it is well worth it! There are a lot of people here and we all have our personal experiences with the band but the majority are going to tell you that they don't regret it. My advice, go into this with all the knowledge you can possibly get. LBT is a wealth of information so read, read, read. Also, expect it to be work. The band is just a tool and you have to be committed to making it work. As far as I'm concerned, most people who are going to take this step to get the weight off, are committed people. Keep a positive but realistic attitude and you will do great! Best of luck to you and keep us posted on how things are going! -
New to Lap Band and feeling discouraged
marjon9 replied to perky1's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm not meaning t pick on you Wantmeback, but have to say I do not agree with this. I am not sure where that figure came from of eating only 1/4 cup of food. Perhaps people have mentioned that they can eat only this much when they first start eating solids, I'm not sure. But when people describe their menus, which can be seen in many different types of posts, it is ordinarily a good bit more than that. I, for one, eat more than the amount perky1 describes and I've lost pretty well. It's all an individual thing. And, it can also be a problem to eat too little. You can send your body into starvation mode and it becomes really hard to lose any weight. And eating too little is unhealthy. Having the band does not mean that you are supposed to sacrifice your health in order to lose weight at any cost. Quite to the contrary. The band is about eating just the amount you need to be healthy and no more, and feeling full from that amount so you don't suffer. I am not sure why you are not losing, perky1, but I would try not to be too discouraged at this point. It is too soon to be discouraged. I would try and just keep your focus on finding the solution for you. It may involve more exercise. I'm not sure. But problem can be solved. Just keep moving forward. -
Ok so being a big girl my first response is a very sarcastic "ohhh that must really suck losing so much weight" but really it is a good problem to have! Congrats on your success!!!
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Well well well I realized I was manipulating my portion sizes. I was eating more than 4oz of meat and 3oz of veggies per meal. I stopped weighing my food. I would eye the portion size and eat till I felt full. Needless to say I have started weighing my food again. I had to go back to basics again. I now weigh 4oz of meat and 3oz of veggies for lunch and dinner. I measure 2 cups of dry cereal now for breakfast. Only 2 eggs and 2 strips of bacon with 1 slice of whole wheat bread with PB2 powdered peanut butter on it instead of butter. I also have to watch how much fruit I eat at each sitting. I will have like 1 banana and 1/2 of an apple for example per snack twice a day with breakfast and and after dinner. I realized I was getting excited happy at the prospect that it was meal time and it began to be an activity for me again. This kind of food behavior disorder will lead to compulsive eating again. So I stopped it and went back to basics. I only want to eat to nourish. Eat to live not live to eat. I had my surgery nov 11 2013 so I will have 1 year come November. I now weigh 145.2 lbs. surgery weight was 296. I am 5'8". Medium frame. I don't eat much carbs. No potatoes, pasta, rice. Only carbs I get is from greek yogurt, fruit, milk, dry cereal, whole wheat bread when I make the occasional sandwich with ham. I am weighing the cold cuts for the sandwich also. My health is good. I don't have diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. I don't have severe sleep apnea any more either. So I have a new lease on life. Being in good health I feel I am more marketable for employment opportunities and dating. So my food plan is more important than anything else. It's true if you are in poor health because of your eating habits that tells a lot about the individual to others. If you can not care for your own health how can you care for others and if so that is part of the eating disorder for sure.
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Banded 12/20 and its going awesome!
mysterry replied to dionalyne's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Dionalyne! I was banded on 12/20 as well. Got my first fill on 1/11 and my next one is next week. I'm curious about how much food you can eat. I keep hearing about how your only supposed to eat half a cup but I can eat much more than that maybe that will come after the 4th or 5th fill but right now my weight is at a stand still in fact I've gained the last 2 weeks. I do seem to stay full longer so that's good but still. How much have you lost? Since my pre-op diet until now I have lost 37. -
Any May 19th ? Support group!
taylorgonzaless replied to taylorgonzaless's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Choochi73 yes so was mine. As of now I can't have kids. Hoping the weight will help Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Any May 19th ? Support group!
Inner Surfer Girl replied to taylorgonzaless's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will do great. The thing I think that helped me the most was to make a commitment to do everything my team asked me to do, even if I was afraid or thought I couldn't do it. After surgery, the sooner you can get up and walk the better. Sip, sip, sip: getting in all of your Protein and fluids is critical for healing and weight loss. I also decided to only weigh at doctors appointments early out. Staying off the scale can save your sanity. Best of luck and keep us posted on how you are doing. And, Happy Birthday! -
How Did Your Weight Change Post Op?
bsoutherngirl posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey everyone I was wondering how did your weights fluctuate after being on liquids to softs...I know some weight gain is expected. And when did you start to loose again. I have been on soft proteins for 3 days now... so nice to eat again, but I have put on 3 pounds. Today is first day I have felt full but was able to eat 1 cup of refried beans and 3oz of salmon for supper. My total intake today 900 calories, 31g of fat, 45g of carbs, and 83g of protein....I know counting all this and not even 2 weeks post op...I just really want to do good and be successful at this. Also I'm a big water drinker always have been and today I was able to take about 3 swallows of water at one time...Is this able to happen after a fill or do you have to sip again....Thanks I love this site and you are all so supportive... Thanks. -
I have always had acid reflux and take Prevacid for it. I am having nighttime acid reflux that started after the last fill. It comes between 3am - 5am and lasts anywhere from 5 min to 15 min. I am working with my fill doctor to keep it under control and we are trying several different things to see what works. I sleep elevated with two pillows, do not eat or drink after about 6:30, take the Prevacid twice a day. I am 21 pounds from my goal and do not want to lessen the fill nor do I want to damage myself. How long is it okay to have a little reflux? Can I have it for several months so I can lose the rest of my weight? Any suggestions on what to do?
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Hey December bandsters! I was just banded on 12/27. I am doing well . . still have a bit of pain and am on a full liquid diet for 3 weeks . . . that is what my doctor recommends. I am very excited for 2012 and the changes in my weight and health and energy level. I would love to join your little group and we can offer support to each other. : )
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Weight is 248, only 13 pounds since surgery, but instead of wearing 22-24 pants, I'm wearing 18-20. I have my first fill scheduled for the 12th of this month. I am eating anything but just not as much as I use to, but still eating way too much. Still feel hungry, still eating even when I'm not hungry.... got to get this better in control and start eating food that is better for me! Read on this site about a sweet spot, I have no idea what that is. I just know that I want it!
