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Thanks for all the encouraging words I'm really praying I break this stall soon...
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I am having a really bad time being unemployed. I sit around on the computer looking for jobs, and watch TV. I'm not moving, I'm not eating right and I'm losing my mind. I always wished my life away looking forward to retirement, now that I've been home for 2 months, I'm going crazy. I have a couple of prospects I'm going on a third interview this week at a great company. I'm hoping I get the job. But in the mean time, I haven't lost an ounce. Sometimes I don't eat at all, other days I'm eating just for the sake of eating. I go from being completely lose to so tight I can hardly swallow Water. I was supposed to be going in about now for a fill, but I'm still PB'ing half the time. Maybe that's just from stress, but I sure do need help to get back on track. Wish me luck, maybe I'll be employed again soon and then I'll start caring about what I'm doing again.
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Day 11 Pre-Op Diet
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to ForMyfamily's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey ForMyFamily - what does ur liquid diet consist of? I'm trying to drop 20lbs in 5 weeks and my doctor has me on glucerna (diabetic ensure) 4 cans a day. I should be on a 4 week diet but I'm going to give myself a 1 week head start -
Hi! I have a consultation in 2 weeks with a bariatric sugeron . Im curious about insurance approvals. Does anyone out there have federal BCBS? What are the requirements? What was the approval process? Im at a BMI of 35.6 and have no comorbities. There is no way I could pay cash for this surgery, so Im just wondering if there is anyone else out there who doubted that insurance would approve the surgery? I just really don't want to get my hopes up. Thanks for any input!
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It is likely the incision where your stomach was removed. Usually it's the one incision where they stitch it internally and it causes the most discomfort after surgery. I had pain and discomfort around my lower left incision site for about three weeks. You should, however, call your surgeon's office tomorrow if you are concerned and in a lot of pain. Take care!!!
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Well Aetna denied me not enough details, even though I had been going to my PCP monthly since July 8, Nutritionist every 2 weeks, walk the treadmill, and go to curves 2 days a week. I have lost 19 pounds so far!!! Really frustrated don't know what to do? What I was missing it my 3 month detailed report from the Doctor, I guess they sent July 8 but than only sent nutritionist report. I called Aetna and got a their fax appeal number and my dr is going to submit all the paperwork that was forgotten. Has anyone gone through this process and how long does appeal take?
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I only had very slight bruising, it was a bit yellow, but I'm 2 and a half weeks out and still have a good amount of pain at my large incision. I'm just now starting to be able to sit up to get out of bed instead of rolling out!
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Kelly, there's no question that a fill will help you get full faster and stay full longer. But if all you're eating is two eggs and a piece of toast (otherwise known as "breakfast"), and you're staying full for three or four hours (or until the time otherwise known as "lunchtime"), it sounds to me like you're doing just fine! If you're comfortable and losing weight where you are you may not need a fill just yet. Our expectations are often out of whack. If certain foods are causing you trouble now, chances are very good that they will cause you MORE trouble when you're tighter. Things getting stuck is a sign that you have not yet mastered the chew-till-pulverized technique, or the take-mouse-bites technique. By all means get a fill if you need one. But your description of what you're eating and how hungry you get doesn't indicate to me that anything is at all wrong. You don't WANT to get overly full. Maybe you can try eating just the two eggs now and see if that keeps you until lunchtime. Practice more on the meats that cause you trouble and see if you can master eating them without difficulty. Then when you do get a fill you can proceed without fear. You wouldn't be human if you didn't get hungry after several hours--that's perfectly normal and means you're still alive. :confused:
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I am 3 months post op and I have lost 53 Lbs. last week I had emergency gallbladder surgery! Since the removal of my gallbladder, I cannot tolerate any food. Without too much Information, it doesn't stay in my system long at all. Carbohydrates are the safest thing at the moment. High protein/high fats are very destructive to my system at the moment. Any advice/suggestions to make it through this period? I'm hoping my body will adjust- but I struggling to make my protein goal at the moment!
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My doctor told me clear liquids only for the first 2 weeks! Broth is OK but I bought some Isopure which is a clear liquid protein (fruit flavored). It tastes good and 1 bottle provides 80% of your daily protein. Not a bad alternative. Also, I read where someone floated an onion slice in their beef broth while cooking to make it taste more like french onion soup
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So after my very slow week 2 and 3 I have now hit week 4 exactly today since Surgery and I finally lost a good number!! 3 lbs this week!! WOOHOO!!! After having all you WONDERFUL people help me see what different I need to really look at in my food, I have got in at least 60g of Protein everyday this past week and I am still working on getting in all my Water but at least I've been able to keep it at 40g or more! Of course, it's TOM so I'm feeling bloated but I took my 1 month pics today and I can TOTALLY see a difference, esp. in my face! LOL YAY!! So now it's time to keep going! Going to be hitting the gym everyday and keeping my protein up! meet with my Doc and NUT this week also so we'll see if there is anything else I need to be doing! I feel GREAT thought!!
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I am 2 weeks postop surgery and I feel like something is wrong. When I get up or move in certain directions, the area just below the port becomes very painful with a sharp/shooting pain that stops me in my tracks. :laugh: I know that alot of people say the port area is sore and painful, but this is different than it was before. It feels like something is pulling and I can't palpate (feel) the port anymore, the area around it feels warm. Has anyone experienced this? I do have a call in to my doctor and hope they can see me soon. I am a bit scared, but trying not to worry. :tt2:
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Port site pain when full???? Anyone...
gabriella replied to mrskrzyz's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, I have had this symptom for the past two days with a bit of a twist. I am one year out from surgery and down 54+ pounds. My last fill was about three weeks ago, and everything was fine until a couple days ago. I wake up and have an excessive amount of mucus, and nothing goes down without coming right back up. What is up with this? -
Hello all. I was sleeved on October 22 2012, on my second week of purée and almost finished... Only problems I have right now is horrible chest pain in the area where my hiatal hernia was removed. Along with the chest pain I am starting to not be able to tolerate liquids, even just plain water keeps coming back up as a slimy mess... has eanyone ever has these problems? my biggest fear is that my hernia is coming back. ???? Any advice would be great.water.
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Has anyone looked into Weight Loss Surgery books. I am thinking about buying the Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies and called Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery by Pat Levine that has recipes that cordinate where your at in your post-op (I know I could have used that 5 weeks ago) b/c it addresses liquid and mushies stages. I'm going to B&N tomorrow so I'll let you all know what I find. I was just wondering if anyone else may have purchased and what they thought. The reviews on Amazon seems to favor the one by Pat Levine the most.
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My seminar is tomorrow!!!!! How long is it usually between seminar and surgery? I'm a self pay. Someone I know who used the same doctor that I am said she set her surgery date at the seminar for 3 weeks later. Has anyone else done that or heard of that?
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I'd like to set a weightloss goal weight for June 1st, but how does one go about setting a realistic but not too easy/obvious goal? I was sleeved march second. Sw 224 CW 198 Gw 173? That's 25 lbs down in the next 8 weeks. Think that's too much for me? Watch me hit my 3 week stall right now and throw me all off. Lol
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Greetings from Ga! Surgery this Friday!
Monica replied to Rhonda63's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Rhonda, Im sure you are so excited about your pending surgery!! I was in your position last week, and had my band placed by Dr. Ortiz Wed (5 days ago). It went much smoother than I expected, although the day of, and the day after surgery are quite a blur!! I travelled back to Texas on Friday, and everything was smooth. I am also travelling with family next week so I was worried about that also. I feel really good other than some slight pain around the port area, especially if I strain or move funny. I haven't really had any hunger to speak of , just a few rumbles that seem to go away with liquid intake!! I do have to say I am looking forward to getting out of the Clear liquids stage on Wed. so I can feel like I'm getting some more nutrients. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll be happy to answer them! Monica Surgery 3/2/05 -8 lbs. -
So I'm at 7 weeks out and the weight loss has been very slow. I've only had one fill so far and have little to no restriction. I know that what I've done so far has been through sheer hard work and determination. But while the scale doesn't want to move, I've had three people at work approach me in the past week and ask if I've lost weight. So at least it's starting to show a bit - gives me motivation to keep it up!
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Surgery date December 17, 2014. Welcome to the club. Bored with what food I can eat but very happy with the weight loss thus far. Hit a stall at week 3 but it appears to be the norm. Will weigh myself tomorrow to see if my stall is over. BEST NEWS....had to give up my size 18&20 jeans because they are too big. My belt is now on the third hole---yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh me!
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Exercise, Exercise and more Exercise
alice150 replied to thunderstorm816's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This is where I really have to do better. I have been walking 3x a week with a friend at work during lunch time at a huge outlet mall. I always say I will exercise in the a.m. before work and I never do. I want to get into a routine 5 days a week. I'm actually moving this weekend from S. Florida to the St. Pete area for a year. I will be living away from my husband and adult son who is high functioning autistic. I didn't want to do this, but I will have 20 years service with my employer next year and I would lose the option to get my retirement benefits early if I don't make it to 20 years. It will be difficult to be traveling back and forth every other weekend, but I do see an opportunity with this move as well. This is my time to take care of myself. I will only have healthy food in the house, I will join a gym and transform myself this coming year! Good Luck to everyone. Alice 271/243/150 Banded April 8, 2008 -
I'm also considering a cleanse. A carb cleanse. I've let too many carbs slip in over the last few weeks. And am craving them horribly bad. But I do not know where to start. I think I read where some people are going back and doing the post op food phases starting at clear liquids. I'm not sure if this is what I want to do though.
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banded 3/30 and more newbie questions
jujuvee replied to chazpbg's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
chazpbg, you should follow the food stages that YOUR doctor has given you, every doc is different but why chance stretching your pouch, It's not about choking it's about letting yourself heal and they don't not want your stomach to churn during this phase. Like I said every doc is different but I was told no alcohol for 6 weeks The best thing for the gas is to walk, walk, walk, some say that heating pads are useful as well, as far as the sour feeling call your doc if you experience nausea because it's important not to throw up. And as far as the reflux my doc said to take a prilosec if I had this problem, so call and ask them what is best. No scolding. It's good that you come here and ask questions, but I was banded a week before you and when I reflect back at all the months of dealing with paperwork, insurance, and doc appts the last thing I want to do is chance having to start over because I decided to jump the gun and caused damage. The stages will pass quickly and next thing we know we are on regular diet.... Good Luck!!!!!!! and congrats on the weight loss! -
I felt the same way. But to be honest the fear keeps me in line on keeping and doing exactly what I'm supposed to as far as eating and drinking. I'm 4 weeks postop and anxiety is starting to subside a little. Hang in there!
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Hi! I have good restriction right now. While I CAN eat anything, with bread or other things like that, I can only eat two or three bites before PBing. With everything else, I can only eat about five to seven bites (depending on the time of day). I hope that helps!
