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@@VSGAnn2014 How did you determine your goal weight? And did you try to go below goal or did it just happen? My surgeon has said to let my body tell me what is the best weight to maintain with the assumption it i near a healthy weight considering my age. Just wondering how you did it. Thanks
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After attending a bandster support group where they covered plastic surgery I realized that it's really important to get a surgeon who has lots of experience with weight loss patients. We saw lots of before and after pictures of surgery done by docs who used standard techniques and those who do surgery mostly on formerly obese patients and understand the different techniques appropriate for excess skin, etc. It was dramatic and it made it very clear that I want a guy who does lots and lots of people with significant weight loss. Britt
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Starting Week 4 Tomorow
shrinkinmama replied to lovemeforeverapril's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I try with the vitimins but the chewable ones are just SO NASTY. I think about them all the time but i never eat them. I get the water and the protein,. I tried to start walking but i have suched messed up knees its not working..so i wonder if becuawse im not exersizing that is why i am stalling but one would think that if you are not eating alot you would still loose weight -
The Last Suppers.......
TerriDoodle replied to Emilie1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All you're doing is shooting yourself in the foot eating all that rich food....just more weight you'll have to lose on 'the other side'...but oh well! It's a myth that you won't be able to eat these favorite foods again...you will. -
Last Supper Syndrome (LSS) has bitten me hard. I made my appointment for surgery on August 25th. Since that day, I have gained 10lbs. It's only been one month!!!!! :girl_hug: My surgery is on November 5th, and even though I'm only required to do a 7-day pre-op diet, I think I'm going to start on October 5th. I've got to quit sodas and quit drinking beer before I get banded, and that might take a few weeks. Plus, if I don't stop eating everything in sight, I'm going to have to buy BIGGER clothes, LOL. :thumbup:
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I have done the same in the past! For sure. But this time is different. People have seen my weight go up and down all the time. They knew I would fail. I still think even with my sleeve people think I am going to fail. But its not an option this time. We can do this! Thanks for the post!!
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It's normal for you Keep your Protein, Water and spirits high, and the weight loss will go at the rate your body wants it to. You're doing great.
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I was banded in June and have been slow to lose weight mainly cause I didn't have restriction till my last fill (8cc in 11cc band) and now have better restriction. Up until 10 days ago, I wasn't getting hungry till like 4 hours after a meal, now it's more like 2.5 - 3. My question is if the reason we feel full is becuase our small pouch is full, and it takes one hour or so to empty the pouch, then how do we stay full for 4 hours? How do we feel full for hours when our small pouch empties out in an hour or so? Thanks!
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Four years & a little help from my friends!
missdee posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi! I'm Miss Dee. I'm an Aussie who was living in the UK four years ago. I decided to have lap band surgery and headed to Belgium as a private pay patient for the procedure. It hasn't all been smooth sailing for me but it certainly has been worthwhile. I have lost around 30kgs (66lbs) and I still have 10kgs (22lbs) to lose. I'll get there in time. In all honesty, I haven't been very strict with eating since Moses was a boy! I do exercise pretty much everyday (running and weight training). It's funny that it's taken me four years to register with a support group ... maybe I am ready to tackle the last few kilograms! I have kept a blog. If you're interested I'm at: www.wonderwomansequel.blogspot.com Cheers! Miss Dee -
My starting weight was pre - op was 250 (March 23 2015 ) My weight today is 231, I am walking 2 miles at least 3 times a week. I can see that I am losing inch Heeeelp
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One Year Anniversary....celebrating With Abdominoplasty!
teambrown4 replied to TracyKwe's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That's so cool! I look forward to that day I can do that and lift my breasts that will be all but pancakes after I lose this weight. Im only ten days po and it's but hell, so to ear me say I'd go under the knife is odd but these are the final stages of getting rid of my weight. I already have a hanging stomach somewhat and after I lose I can only imagine what that will be then. I'm wishing u the best and even if you don't post pics, take them for yourself!! Then when u feel the pain u can look and say, the pain of seeing that (before) everyday was a daily pain and this is temporary!!! -
Just wanted to introduce myself and be a part of the support group. I was sleeved Friday 3/10/17 and now 3 days Post-op. I haven't lost any weight yet, hoping it's because of inflammation or water retention or something. Looking forward to sharing my journey.
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Yes. 1 oz at meal time. Drinking my disgusting protein shakes. I’m terrified I’m going to gain and it’s only 4 weeks since I have.
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I had my first consult with the new surgeon today. Found out my insurance DOES NOT require the 6 months supervised weight loss program.... YAY!!!! Just have to knock out psych and nutritionist appointments and then they will submit for approval. SOOO HAPPY. HW 302 SW ---- CW 284 GW 150-ISH "I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful."
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Hi. Just wanted to share this funny story with you. Before I decided to get my band, I joined Weight Watchers (AGAIN). I went to the first meeting and the lecturerer asked what problems everyone had had that week. One lady said she hadn't been drinking enough water. Then another said she hadn't exercised enough. Then about 5 or 6 people said they had been having problems with too many BLT's. I thought that was kinda strange - all these people eating too many bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwhiches????? I finally asked the nice lady sitting next to me and she informed me that BLT's were Bites, Licks, and Tastes. So just remember... to many BLT's and you won't lose like you want to. Hope everyone is well and happy!!! Becky
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We had our "band baby" 4 months ago....I agree you need some fluid out ASAP, and as the pregnancy progresses you will need more out. But, the great news is afterwards with refills the weight comes right back off, good luck!
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Just wondering is there anyone on here that lives in Nashville, TN and had weight loss surgery here ? And if so how did it go ? Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App
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It's been almost 3 weeks since my sleeve and I can't drop any more weight. I dropped 8lbs in the first week and not an ounce more. I'm following my plan like prescribed. I talked to my nutritionist yesterday and she said some people's bodies go into a starvation mode and makes it difficult to lose weight in the beginning. I'm beginning to give up hope and wonder if I did the wrong thing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I had read and heard about the 20 plus pound weight loss in the first few weeks...and I was excited! However, it didn't happen for me. I am 3 and a half weeks now and it is starting a steady drop....slower but better than I have done in the last 20 years. I was upset the first two week too. I was asking why I went through all of this to lose a few pounds while eating 300 calories a day. If you could stand to put your scale away please do so! I promise it will start to come off. The body is in shock and what you need to do is let it heal...
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gained back some wight
Navigating the Wilderness replied to marianagh's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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I just started my liquid diet a few days ago. My cousin said she will follow my diet for 10 weeks to lose weight. More power to her! I wouldn't have the motivation to do this if it wasn't not for surgery. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App
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HollySue You are not a failure - you are just in a rough spot. If you can not eat regular food (I'm not talking about pizza) but meats/hard Proteins (cut up to the size of an erase tip), chicken, fish, veggies and some carbs you are too tight and should have some taken out. What is a typical day's food for you - are you tracking your calories are you exercise - are you eating low fat & sugar free. I think you have resorted to eating slider foods (foods that slide right through your band) and that you may be eating more calories than you think. I know that people say they didn't get the band to weight & measure foods - to track calories and Protein grams - but as fat chick we don't know what a real serving size is - we think a serving is 16 oz steak - large loaded baked potato - Soup & salad then dessert - when in fact 4 oz of meat - 1/4 of a large baked potato without the extra and 1/2 cup veggies is a real serving size.. I use my scale and food diary as a learning tool - it helps me know what calories I have eaten for the day - It's easy to forget that string cheese and few crackers - those 200 calories adds up. We are suppose to get min 60 grms of protein - if you aren't reading labels and tracking you don't know what you are getting or not getting - did you know that for every ounce of meat you have 7 grams pt.. I think that you need to quit the pity party about being a failure you aren't you have lost 50lbs and that's a considerable amount to be proud of Now just pull yourself up by your boot straps - make the commitment to yourself right this second that you are going to get the rest of your weight off. This commitment will include exercising min 3 x week for min 30 minutes and build from there - Track your calories - 900 -1200 a day - Eat healthily low fat - low sugar - get your 64 oz of Water - 60 grams of pt & Vitamins. If you need some take out to achieve this (remember tiny tiny bites eat slowly and chew chew chew) if this doesn't work then you do need some taken out - don't drink with meals and up to 1/2 hr after. You can do this Hollysue :glare:- Stand up for yourself you are worth it :Dancing_biggrin:- Come join us on our main thread we are a great group and we will help you We aren't going to beat you up - we aren't going to yell at you we all understand - but we will give you tough band love (operative word being love) I look forward to seeing you on our thread You are a Lucky #7 and you will succeed..
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Ok this first month with my new sleeve has been great 27lbs down since surgery hit a stall this week with no weight loss but hey 27lbs in one month no complaints here hope everyone else is doing well!
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I have tried every which way to find a pattern, but my loss is ALL over the place. It does seem like I'll lose a few lbs, then I'll gain twice that amount (water/constipation), and then I'll lose. But I can't find a time Frame so I can't predict it. It's very frustrating
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Hey you guys! My name is Salina! I am 28 and I have done months worth of research (books, websites, forums, blogs and YouTube) and I am SO ready to get sleeved. I have been over weight my whole life and have had two babies. I am 5' 10" and almost 300lbs. I have my seminar and consultation January 27th and 28th but I have to wait to schedule the surgery because I am trying to figure out how we (my husband and I) are going to pay for it because insurance doesn't cover the surgery. I just can't wait! I am praying that we are able to figure out how to pay for this surgery!!!!
