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your doing good. I hope you continue to loose weight. Good Luck
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Hello everyone this is my first thread as I am a brand new member. I started reading the threads about 6 months ago as I have been contemplating lapband surgery for about two years. At first I was only looking for a way to help me lose weight but then I found this website where there were all of you with PCOS that has had the lapband or is thinking about getting the band. I am really happy I found this site as everyone has inspired me to at least try this. Reading so many success stories I once again had hope that maybe I would get what I want finally. The struggles people have posted have made it easier for me to understand the changes I need to make and prepare me for the same struggles.. I think I developed PCOS when I was around 15. My periods stopped completely I could go 8 months if not longer without a period and when it did finally come it would last a day or two. When I turned 18 I started having periods that would last months on end. I didn’t think anything of it except my cycle is changing or I haven’t had one in quite a while it is okay. When I turned 20 I had a period that was going on 4 months I was dizzy and light headed all the time and I felt very weak. I finally went to an OBGYN and we had to do an emergency D&C because I was anemic and losing too much blood. I have had a 2 D&C’s because of the PCOS. I was started on a full birth control treatment so I can control how many periods I will have. I was doing very well with this treatment until recently. Due to all the antibiotics and meds they gave me for surgery it broke the birth control treatment and now I am in need of another D&C as the bleeding will not stop. I have not missed a pill. It took forever to get my surgery scheduled and all the pre appointments done. I had my surgery on 12/8/08 and since the surgery I have lost 27lbs. prior to the surgery my heaviest point was 264lbs. right before surgery I weighed in at 228lbs I am scheduled for my first fill on 1/20/09. My target weight goal that the surgeon set for me is 150lbs. I have 52 lbs to go until I reach their target weight . The ultimate goal in this surgery is to stop the D&C’s from happening every year and the main reason I want a baby. I have tried fertility treatments and was somewhat responsive but not enough to continue trying. After reading some of the posts where people have done IVF and were told to try and lose some more weight I figured I would try the weight loss approach first and then try clomid again. If it doesn’t work then I will try the IVF.
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This is my first actual post to this forum. I was banded July 22, 2008. To date I have lost 67 lbs. When I first got banded I was amazed at how easily I adapted to this new lifestyle. I was eating properly and generally had no interest in eating unhealthy foods. I lost weight pretty quickly. But I realize that I have slowly slipped back into my old habits of snacking and being consumed by food. I see the progress I've made so far and I don't want to stop losing weight but I need to get myself out of this rut. I have had two fills so far, the most recent being a little over a month and a half ago. I feel quite a bit of restriction with the second fill and have actually had several episodes of food getting stuck and sometimes having to vomit because of blockages. I am disappointed with myself for falling back into old habits and not adhering to the way I am supposed to be eating. I have found ways to "eat around" the band and it scares me that I can do this. I guess my main point is that the band is just a tool and you have to stay committed to your new lifestyle to really make it work. I need to find a way to get myself back into the right frame of mind and start eating properly again.
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My sister asked me about gastritis and getting the band, I could not help her because I did not know. I know if you have some stomach issues they will not band you; any help She has Gastritis and is over weight, the doctor says she will never get rid of the gastritis. Has anyone had gastritis and had lap band surgery and had it go away or help???
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Why don't people support me
feedyoureye replied to Suzannesh's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I figured old age is not for sissies, and I needed to get down to fighting weight so I could make the best of my later years... I want to keep the adventures up! This in itself has been an adventure! -
Hello! I'm new here. I had put in for the sleeve surgery and was denied by my insurance company yesterday. They said it's to new, but would cover the lap or the R&Y. I was originaly going for the Lap BAn but when I went for my first visit with the Dr. to learn about all of them I changed my mind. I thought the sleeve sounded better for me. Because I'm a two time cancer survivor he didn't want to put my body through the R&Y. He believes a fast weight loss has to many risks for me. I agreed with his dicision. But now I have to wait for the denial letter then resubmit for the Lap Ban. The denial letter has to be attached to the new submission.:thumbup: I hate all the red tape involved in this. So anyway I'm anxious to get going and want to hear everyones stories. I have read these for days now. I really like this web site. Paula
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One week post op and scale won't move
JoJoBanana replied to jack&kota's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Your body is adjusting..it is familiar with your past diets~it fights the weight loss~it will slow down metabolism~ and then get confused when you don t return to binge eating and the weight will fall. Stop weighing every day~do what you are instructed to and be prepared for a pleasant surprise in a few days. Keep in mind~you will not fail with this.! It will work. I have been at a "leveling"plateau for about 2 months....losing only 4 #s.,,then one day -i m down 3#s---~~3 days later 5# s more...and i haven t done anything different. If you aren t losing pounds~you are probably losing sizes.........good luck to you~~you will succeed. -
Also, my cousin had the band done a year ago. She just found out that she has gall stones, & has to have her gall blatter removed. Her dr told her that happens with rapid weight lose in alot of people. She's done very well with her weight lose, although she wasn't as big as me, but has had alot of complications.
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Hello everyone, I am new to this site and guess just looking for a supporting cast plus people who have been there and done that. This is my first post. My name is Greg, and I am sure that I have a similar story to most people on here. I have always been overweight to a certain extent. I have been on many diets lost some, didn't on others, but always seemed to gain it back. I am scheduled to start liguids on Feb. 12 with surgery on Feb. 26. I am very excited about this. I am really not sure what else to say other than I hope that I can make alot of new friends on this site, because I know the better support staff I have the more it will help. I am glad there is community like this for all of us. Greg
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Tonite..I had some rice..I figure I went this long with the diet I thoought I could have some rice..But since I ate that now my tummy hurts(shame on me) But I got my protein drinks(powder) at GNC..Its really good I can mix it with either skim milk or water, The water seems to help better with my hunger. I have lost 11pounds being on that diet..And, I can only imagine after tomorrow since its only liquids for another 2 weeks I may lose 10 more wooohoooo me..I never said but my weight was 204...I am down to 198 now...I am glad about that...But we are gonna be looking good..YEAHHHH I cant wait...Hoope everything goes well tomorrow for you..I am gonna be on lapband awhile tonite It helps me calm down talkin to other banders...
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Don't worry too much about the pre op diet !! you will be fine!! you still have plenty of time to get started! no point beating yourself up over it!!! and anyway Dr Chris didn't stipulate a set diet! just said low fat so you don't need to be too extreme! I know what you mean about the cigarettes!!!!!!! funny thing is it was my blood pressure that triggered this whole thing off a couple of weeks ago!! it was so high that my medication had to be instantly upped and i have had to attend my doctor every 2 days for checks etc! i was so shocked at the time that i gave the fags up the very next day! and will now be off them 2 weeks tomorrow!! It was my doctor who suggested the band cos losing the weight would help with my health problems! i hadn't even considered it til then lol!! Knowing that i am going to get this done in the next 4 weeks has given me determination to kick the cigarettes once and for all, and my doctor said that i should look on the positive side! at least i don't have to worry about putting on weight by giving up!!!! Don't want to buy many clothes either! but going back to college just before my operation and need a couple of things to tide me over til i thinner!! I am lucky though! i kept all my "thinner' clothes from the last time i lost weight! so i have plenty of size 16 and 18s which will hopefully fit me by christmas!! When do you intend to go down for your first fill? i think his next time here is around the 11th of October or so? this will be too soon for my first fill, which means i will have to wait til November!! that will be about 6 weeks!!!! OH well! nothing i can do about that! Have you ever used the chat room on this site? Oh by the way! my msn is angiecurran70@hotmail.co.uk hang in there!! not too long now! angiexxx
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Lol @ spatter!! No my info is just wrong!! Updating now Surgery on 1/28 surgery weight 316, today 269!!
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That is so cool! I remember when that happened! I remember when I originally put 240. I think I was actually about 260 at the time. Then, I had to renew it a couple of months ago (was it only a couple of months!??!?!) and I struggled on what weight to put there. I was still 55 pounds from my goal weight so that wouldn't work. So, I put my EXACT weight from that morning--235--which was only 5 pounds less than what was originally on it. The DMV guy thought I was strange for making him change it only 5 pounds. I don't know about other states, but I know CA has the date your license was issued on the bottom. I figured I could go back later and see what I was on that exact date. Well, it's been about 2 months and I am now 219...16 more pounds gone! Yay!
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If it were up to me I guess I wouldn't eat enough?
Globetrotter replied to Globetrotter's topic in Food and Nutrition
I kinda think the "5 day pouch test" is silly. Or, maybe it's just the name I find silly - it's not really a test, and we don't really have pouches, it's just reverting back to a liquid diet for 5 days isn't it? So, it's not proving anything - of course you will lose weight again if you go back on all liquids, that's why we all lost huge weight right after surgery. I'm trying to figure out where I stand regarding carbs, I ate some bread and cake on vacation but other then that, haven't had bread or flour-based products since surgery. I'm genuinely afraid to try potatoes, bread, Pasta and grains - afraid I won't be able to eat them in moderation and will want to binge on them. I've decided to no longer count carbs as they relate to vegetables however. If I feel like eating a bunch of brocolli because I have a craving, or a half an orange, or vegetable soup, I shall, and if my carb count for the day is "high" as a result of plenty of veggies that will be fine. Honestly though, I could drink hot tea all day long and never feel the need to eat. I would get super hyper and trembly, but I wonder how many days it would take before I "felt" hungry? Would I ever "feel" hungry? Or would I collapse before then? hmm. -
If it were up to me I guess I wouldn't eat enough?
juliarh replied to Globetrotter's topic in Food and Nutrition
Hey Globe! Really interesting -- I too went away for only 4 days and lost over 5 pounds (couldn't record what I ate, etc.) -- and I know that I ate more carbs than usual (no real choice with food that was available). And Determined that post from Maddie is interesting -- my weight loss is exactly stairsteps -- I'm wondering if I kept my Proteins up and ate more carbs (I keep it under 30) if I would lose more or it would be the same old stairsteps thing that I currently am experiencing??? Anyway, good info guys - -thanks! -
Dragging their ever loving feet....
BustedBeauty posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh have mercy. I have done all I need to do and am just waiting for a date. Surprise, surprise... The secretary who schedules is out of town until next week, and my surgeon is on vacation until Mid-feb. My patience are really being tested. ::sigh:: I am obviously going to keep strict on my diet, and keep exercising just like I have because the more weight I lose pre op the better, but can a girl catch a break??? -
So my doc clarified that when i can go on to pureed food...i cannot have starches...they want to maximize weight loss in the beginning...it seems that most other places do their stages differently...most of u have had mashed pot since the beginning it seems...i guess its good b.c i will shed some more weight...just trying to come up with other food ideas...my question is have any of you put tuna or chix salad in the blender? is that totally gross? Also, i do puree for a week, then the next week is a "transition" week where i still puree but add more texture..or fork mash things...after that stage i go to regular foods....i am scared that i will be starving b.c right now i feel hungry...and i know i can do nothing about it till my fill at my 6 week checkup...i feel like i will be one of those who lap band doesnt help...im paranoid...i feel like i couldnt possibly be NOT hungry, if that makes any sense...since i feel it now...please tell me that i will have the will to control my hunger b4 my fill, and tell me that my fill will restrict?!?!
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For all those who have lost 100 pounds or more in a year
TKW replied to candeegal's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I lost 127 pounds my first year. I counted calories and my protien to make sure I was getting enough. I never drank a protien shake after the first two weeks. I was pretty much a rule follower 1200- 1400 calories a day 64 oz of Water everyday (or more) never drank soda never drank caffinated coffee (I do now) Never Ever drank with my meals Exercised regularly (but not obsessivly) Ate what I wanted but really made healthy choices. However, if I wanted something that was a "treat", I had it. After that first year (it's been a year and 3 months) i got a little more lax. And my weight loss has shown that. I have only lost 5 pounds in the last 3 months. I think I need to get back to the basic rules and see if I can kick it back in to high gear. Good Luck to you! -
Congrats on your weight loss so far! We have about the same stats.. my all time highest weight in december was 372..as of my last weigh in i was 336, although im convinced i have gained a few of those lbs back over the past couple of weeks. I wouldn't worry too much about what your coworker says. Most people are ignorant about weight loss. I'm pretty sure most people here have went through several yo yo diets, losing a good amount of weight only to gain it back plus more. I know tons about losing weight but just couldn't keep it off, which resulted in deciding to get surgery.
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"Haha! I'm only so focused because I'm looking forward to the surgery!" Seriously that was my motivation when I was doing low-carb last year (lost a few lbs) before my surgery... it was because I just wanted to make sure I could do it... LOL. I did low-carb for like a month, from thanksgiving til Christmas... Then I basically felt like "well it's not like they've scheduled my surgery...." So I went on a Key Lime Pie binge vacation! I was down in the Keys and decided to just have everyone's version of Key Lime Pie. LOL. Idk how much I lost while low-carb vs how much I gained back... (Overall I was down from 392 to 375 at my pre-surgery appt) But the week after NewYears, my doc office finally called to schedule me... And then I started my "food funerals". Which of course included more key lime pie...as well as mcdonalds, pizza, etc.... (On the plus side, most Greek yogurt comes in Key Lime flavor, so yay for that!! LOL.) But seriously... The motivation of there being an END to the counting and dieting and such... That's what got me through the pre-surgery diet, etc. And sure it was awesome to lose 20 lbs in two weeks on the pre-surgery diet... But that diet sucked!!! No way I could have sustained it any longer. I was so relieved to finally just have surgery, so part of my brain could rest.
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Feeling frustrated and very discouraged!
Sleeveddiva605 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
After years of research and finally making up my mind to make the choice to improve my quality of life. I am starting to feel this will NEVER happen..and I am bombed about it. I have been waiting for this surgery for years now. I did my research and decided on which I wanted and I made up my mind do have gastric bypass. At the time the insurance I had did not cover bariatric surgery. I swicted jobs a few years later and FINALLY the ins co I had would cover... I made up my mind to have surgery! I called my insurance company to see what was necessary I was told that my plan did NOT require the supervised weight loss. My surgeon's office was told them same thing. In January 2015 I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, so of course wls was put on the back burner. I am over that and all healed up so I go back to my weight loss journey. I get to one of my last appts last week (Nutrition) and was advised that I my insurance requires me to be on a 6 mo medically supervised weight loss plan...WHAT?!!!!! I know that a lot of people have to do this so when I 1st called my insurance company to see what was necessary I specifically asked that question and I was told that my plan did NOT require the supervised weight loss. My surgeon's office was told them same thing. I really wanted to get this done this year because I have met my annual deductible and the surgery would be covered by my insurance co 100%. ..a 6 month diet plan means I wont be done until December. Which will probably push my approval (surgery) into 2016..I can not afford to pay the high deductibles and fees. I am sooo disappointed and hurt. I was really beginning to accept this was going to happen...I am crushed...devastated!! I just want off this ride. Hopefully something can be worked out somehow...but if not...I am afraid that the "life" I have now is what is as good as it is going to get. has this happened to ANYONE else or does anyone know about how long the approval process takes??? -
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I am wondering if it is possible to ever truly shake the dieting mindset. The good food/bad food, I shouldn't be eating that etc way of thinking. I have been banded just over 2 years. I reached my goal at about 8 months and have been happily maintaining ever since. I don't diet, I don't log my food, I don't low carb etc. If I want a biscuit(cookie) I eat one, ditto chocolate so essentially my band is doing exactly what it should be doing. Allowing me to live life as a normal healthy weight person without having to think about it too much. Yet I still find myself looking at "new" diet books (and some of the old ones I have in my study), reading articles, watching things on TV and wondering if I couldn't be doing better. If I have a really "bad" day I may even start logging my food onto calorie king. Usually when I do that it confirms that I have eaten far more as Snacks or unhealthy extras for the day but that my total consumed for the day is less than it should be. I then don't bother logging anymore. I see the virtues of a low carb way of eating presented and wonder should I try that .......................... and so it goes on. It would be nice to not think like this but as they say old habits die hard. Is it just me or do some of you find yourselves doing the same?
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Hi guys I am also losing really slow (3 months, 16 days and counting) and as of yesterday I was back to only losing 7 kilos ( from 10 kg - I blame the heat wave in melbourne). I have to admit, I feel a twinge of pain in my new stomach every time I read how many pounds other people are losing ( specially since you all write in pounds which is like .5 kilo so for a second before i convert is like WOW!!!! what am i doing wrong!!???? that is, besides eating pretty much all I want in portions larger than I would like to and enjoying every morsel.....)) Ok, I am off track, what I came to say is that of course we shouldnt be tempted into comparing our progress to others', we are all in the race to get to the finish line, nobody is timing it tho, so we are not competing with each other. Now, my mantra if you like, this time around ( after hundreds of diets) has changed to quality not quantity, in every sense. I want to lose weight while enjoying every day, every meal, and with NO concern of how much faster i could do it if I applied myself to the task at hand. After all, this time around, it is NOT a diet. I am finally making changes that have to last for the rest of my life. Every diet before: pills, shots, starvation, protein, carb, no carb, low carb, grapefruit, rice and melon, cabagge soup, etc, etc, were about how fast i could lose as much as possible before I lost the ability to keep up the madness and go back to .... well, eating like fat me. Now, my will power (so to speak) is not going away after 6 weeks of hunger! So I am enjoying every day that the scales go down a little bit ( hopefully the heat wave will be over soon Sorry I tend to go on and on and on.... tellie ps, I am soooo looking forward to my next fill on thursday I only have .5 ml in at the moment which means, well... lots of food!
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Hi, I also started rather slowly, but now after 6 months and 3 fills, I've lost about 75 pounds!!! So, as you've read before, just be patient and let yourself heal and slowly get used to this new way of life. Once you start getting some fills and restriction, you should be well on your way to a decent weight loss. The ONLY complaint I had about my pre-surgery meetings and information from my doctor was that he didn't stress to me how I probably would NOT lose weight right at first. I, like many others, came out of surgery thinking....."OKAY!! Let's start LOSING!!" But in reality it took a couple months before things really started happening. I would have felt better emotionally if someone (my doctor!) had told me this was "normal" so I wouldn't have gotten so impatient and frustrated at first. So, difficult as it may be, just hang in there, do what your doctor tells you, get some fills, then go shopping for smaller clothes!! It will happen!!
