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How soon after surgery did anybody see any weight loss?
Michele12 replied to bagdon08's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to go on a very strict diet for two weeks prior to my surgery and I lost 33 pounds in those weeks. I think I lost about 2-5 pounds a week and then after about two months it tapered down. Remember the old saying you did not put in on over night so you will not loose it over night. Everyone is different too. I lost 115 pounds in a little over a year. -
Officially Banded Today W/important Question!
farmgirl04 replied to Deevee0927's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Deevee, I wouldn't be at all concerned. As far as I know I didn't have anything in my band at the time of surgery but I don't think it would have mattered. I felt full all the time for the first 3-4 weeks (probably from inflamation). Even had to remind myself to eat. I am now 2 months out and just had my 2nd fill last week (first was 2 weeks earlier) and to be honest I am not aware of any change at all! The APRN told me most people in their practice aren't even aware of fills till the 3rd or 4th one. Best of luck with your journey! -
Realistic Monthly Goals For The First 6 Months
@DomLorenVSG replied to Ready4success's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Personally, I'm breaking it down by week, my minimum goal is -2 lbs a week, my optimal goal is -3.5 lbs a week. If on average there are 4 weeks in a month thats a range of -8 to -14 lbs a month. So I don't think you are that far off at all. -
Wow. I was just about to start a new thread with almost the same topic! It feels good to know I'm not alone. I wouldn't call it a "vicious cycle" in my case, just that it takes me hours to get my motor running. I'm up at 7am most days but I can't even think of eating or drinking anything until around 10am, at the earliest. I just don't feel up to it, and the thought of drinking even Water just makes me sick. It's like it takes my stomach three hours longer to wake up than my head. I was going to start a thread asking if anyone else had trouble getting their body into gear in the mornings ... seems I've found what I was looking for.
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So I was sleeved January 2012. I've been doing really well...I've lost over 70 pounds since my surgery, but I'm currently stalling out. I'm 5'6" and weigh about 155 (I'll have the exact number tomorrow when I go for a check-up). However, I haven't budged in a while. I'm taking in about 1200 calories a day ( I track using mfp...best thing ever). Am I always perfect? No, I get hungry sometimes...i have Snacks during the day, but again, I try to keep it within my caloric goal. I also exercise 4-5 times a week. I run for 30-45 minutes on most days, swim once a week and do weights 4 times a week. I follow this regimen and I'm seeing skin tightening results...however, again...I'm stuck. any advice on how to break on through to the other side (sorry, i love the Doors). Thanks for your helps, sleevers!!
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Applebee's will let you order a smaller portion from their menu at a reduced price. Or at least the one near me does. Haven't been out to eat but 1 time. Not a lot I can eat yet only being 4 weeks post- op. just figured if we went out order regular menu and take home what's left for Breakfast, lunch & dinner the next day Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12
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Incisions Itch At 4 Week?
Slenderella replied to pattivalvo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Totally normal! It takes weeks for all the different layers of skin to fully heal. I had my shoulder scoped over 6 years ago and my scars still itch sometimes. -
is what I'm feeling restriction?
Laylas grandma replied to feelfat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Some of it may still be swelling..I just got my appetite back this week after the swelling went away and each day I have found Im eating a little more. It also depends on what I eat too, I was getting full on one pack of oatmeal then I added an egg white now its 2 egg whites. Hope you are having restriction from the 2 cc's, only time will tell. -
Was I Sleeved?
pattivalvo replied to newlifeforlittleME's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am one week out today and it takes me half hour to drink 1/3c soup and it hurts if I sip too fast -
I did 3 days clear liquids then full liquid up to 2 wks post op, then mushies, and the past week I've been doing soft foods I should be introducing solids slowly up to week 6. I have been doing protein shakes also I noticed that if I dont take them am hungrier than when I take them.
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You won't get restriction until you get fills. In fact took me 6 months! Also the band is really meant to work with solid foods. At four weeks are you on solids yet?
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Who Knows About Your Wls
gettingsleevedintexas replied to JDY's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I told my husband, adult children and my best friend-all have been very supportive. I felt I had to tell my employer since I work for a small family-owned business and I needed to take off two weeks. I wish I hadn't, they are all slender (genetically) and they've made some nasty comments about "fat" people that really offend me. I hesitate to offer any more information than I have to, but they don't get WLS at all. I've been asked if I was going to get some exercise rather than just starve myself! I was only 2 weeks post-op and wasn't cleared to exercise other than walk, and I was following my surgeon's diet to the "T". They've also commented that all obese people need to do is learn portion control! God, they are so ignorant! They may be thin and attractive on the outside, but they are nasty and ugly on the inside! I think once I've lost some more weight and feel more confident, I'll be job-hunting! My advice, tell only those you have to tell. -
Wow, today must be one of those days for the scale. I am sorry the scale hasn't moved, but sometimes that happens. Just know it will move again. Here is an article that I think really explains stalls well. http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html
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Still Have Carpel Tunnel?
Candyman replied to Sannah's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had carpel tunnel for the last 15 years. I had decided to get the surgery and got the date for next month. But, I have noticed this last week. I have not had any symptoms. I haven't talked to the doctor yet but I don't think I'm doing the surgery. I was sleeved May 23rd and have lost 50 lbs. so far. -
So Excited - This Band Really Works!
NC Mama posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went to see my doctor yesterday and I had lost 11 lbs since my fill four weeks ago! He was so pleased with my progress that I don't have to return to see him for 3 months. I am so excited to see the pounds falling off. This has been a great experience so far and as I press on I am excited to see what the future holds! I am finally in the Green Zone!- 1 reply
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Stalling At 4 Weeks
mary101678 replied to mary101678's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stall ended today.....down one pound this morning.... -
good morning all! so heres my dilemma...im 15 weeks post op. and ive been doing fine. the past couple of days tho, where my stomach is located ive been having random feelings of like "tightness"..u know that feeling u get in your stomach when u gets nervous??..like that but its where my stomach is...its not because im hungry either, cuz it does it randomly throughout the day. dont wanna worry if its nothing...but any idea what it COULD be..? thanks for your input!~
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My stalls last around 2-3 weeks - gotten to where I don't really consider them stalls, just the way my body is losing and readjusting. Gone from size 24 to size 14 in 5/12 months 61 pounds since surgery. For some that's slow losing but for me - just right! I do exercise - I make sure I walk at least 15 mins minimum everyday. Usually do alot more but that is the least I will do. 8-10 glasses of Water and 80-120 grams of Protein. Just figure out your body and how it loses and make adjustments until you feel great!
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Okay friends, I would like your input. I'm about 14 weeks post-op. I had been walking or jogging 2-4 miles a day and decided on Monday to start alternating an Insanity work-out every other day. Well, apparently I hadn't used those muscles in forever because of course, my whole body is sore. Starting Tuesday though, mid-day, I began having pain in my stomach. Not abdomen, but stomach. Also pain/soreness around my port area. I haven't taken it too seriously because to be honest, my whole body hurts. My abs and ribs are sore from all of the jumping and bending. Last night, I got four bites into dinner and got stuck. I've been pretty good lately at taking small bites and chewing thoroughly; I don't think the stuck episode was due to my error. I have 6 cc's in my 11 cc band and think I'm finally in the green zone. The pain is worse when I sit down, and is about 2 inches above my belly button. It's a dull ache to constant pain. Not - double over pain - but definitely an unwelcomed nuisance. I put a call into my doctors nurse for her opinion, but had to leave a message. Has anyone else experienced this before? I am pretty sure it's from over-activity and my big workout (it was 57 minutes of non-stop go go go), but the pain coupled with the unusual stuck episode makes me wonder if I did something to somewhere! I'm going back to liquids for today to see if that helps.
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I am exactly three weeks out from my surgery and aside from the fact that I have essentially hit my entire life with a Mack Truck I am slowly adjusting to my new life. There is someting that has be bothering me though. Every morning from about 6am until 11am I feel really cruddy. I have zero energy, I have trouble focusing on work, I have a much harder time drinking fluids without getting neasous, and overall I just feel unfocused and yucky. Has any one else experienced this?
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I'm right there with you guys! Day 18 and I haven't really lost anything in a week!
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Next Step: Mushies. What Are Your Favorites?
LapBandSoccerMom posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello friends, I was banded October 29th, and tomorrow marks two weeks post-op. Everything is going very well so far, and I have one more week of Protein shakes. As you can tell, I'm very much looking forward to some texture and flavor! I'd love to hear from you on what your favorite mushies are, which provide the most satiety and key tips for moving into this phase. Thank you! -
What are you "eating" Weeks 2-4 post op?
Domika03 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 11 days post op, in week 2. I'm eating the following: Breakfast: 3 tablespoons cream of wheat w/ 1 teaspoon of SF rasberry jam (no seeds) Breakfast snack: 3 tablespoons cream of mushroom Soup w/ 1 tablespoon of melted shredded cheese (and 1 scoop of Protein powder) Lunch: 1/2 Pure protein High Protein Bar lunch snack: Going to eat 3 tablespoons mashed potatoes w/ 1 tablespoon of homemade tomato sauce I'm using for the family's spaghetti & meatball dinner tonight Dinner: Working on that / probably cream of broccoli soup w/ 1 scoop of Protein powder What do you guys have? What about fluids? What do you guys drink to keep those fluids up? I know we can't / shouldn't eat & drink at the same time, so what keeps you filled up & meeting your daily intake? I'm expected to have 32 oz of Fluid for now. Not quite there yet, unless you count my little 'liquid' meals -
Constipation...tell me everything you know!
fonally posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am three weeks out and need advise how often do you have a bowel movement? How do you know if your constipated and how can I prevent it?? -
I never imagined throwing up and hearing my stomach gurgle anytime I drink something would be part of daily life I get pretty uncomfortable if I drink anything moving to puréed food Thursday and having a hard time believing it won't hurt to eat Bc I know how uncomfortable it is for liquids I'm 2 weeks post op anyone else having theses issues
