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Pleasr Help!! I dont know where I`m going wrong!
georgina replied to georgina's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks everyone for all your advise and kind words of support. I am going away this weekend for 2 days with my sister and hope to just chill out and not spend every minute thinking about weight loss!! It can completely take over every waking thought cant it? Like you say my fill is only a couple of weeks away and I will try upping my cals a little. Have looked at a thread on the post op pages about "what did you eat today.".. wow the americans with bands seem to eat so very little. just a cup of this and half a cup of that.... doesnt seem enough to keep a sparrow alive!! Is this what we are meant to eat like once filled!! If so my bod will think my throats been cut not stomach banded....lol.... also found a great post on Ireland lap band support... it was about what to expect in the first year of banding... wow.. thought the bit about weight loss stopping around week 2-3 was written with me in mind...worth a read for anyone feeling like me at the mo... Georgina xxx -
Car accident 2 weeks after surgery - broken leg
RebecaSparkles replied to pomeerin's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Hand bicycle- can help w/ cardio. Look for the seated work out video either online or at library. Its for the 500-600#ers who cannot walk or stand. You still have one good leg- ask for an ischial weight bearing kafo its a leg brace that takes all the weight off your leg from the hip down. You walk like an amputee on the ischium. Chin up. If your insurance will allow ask for pt to keep muscle atrophy at bay. allons-y -
2nd entry in an hour. i am just SO FRUSTATED. i feel like i am being held hostage by my weight. i need to find a new job, but know that i will go on a million interviews, be totally qualified, be charming and have an amazing interview and not be offered anything. my job now is (or was) one of my favorite i have ever had. BUT my boss is just piling stuff on me. when i told him i needed more money, he said absolutely sure, then said 'never mind, i won't add more responsibility'. THEN 2 months later changes his mind about the responsibility but won't give me more money. i am TIRED of being taken advantage of because i can't find a new job. :angry
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You are doing great!! Keep it up! You are down a lot of weight, why say it's slow! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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First appt. with PCM- Tricare
singerbabe replied to NOVAMOM348's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Novamom! Welcome! I just got my approval today and I have Tricare Prime Remote West. I went to my PCM and talked to him about my weight and then because he agreed I was a good candidate and with everything I had tried it was my best option he then put in a referral with Tricare for a consultation. If the doctor you go to is like mine you have to go to a seminar and then meet all of your requirements before they will even do your consult. -
First appt. with PCM- Tricare
Tayfusion replied to NOVAMOM348's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Medicaid. My pcp had to send a letter of medical necessity to the weight loss center but the NP at the facility is supervising my medical visits for 6 months and not my pcp. I have health alliance connect of Illinois. -
When did you reach your first weight loss stall? How did you break through it? How long was it? Any tips for avoiding plateaus? I'm 8 days post op
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I can't answer your smoking question. Maybe someone else here has gone through that. The Lap Band surgery is surgery, so there is some risk, but overall it's quite a safe surgery and you will be fine. The question is: do you want this? Because unless you do, and are willing to really work at losing weight, the band may not be the answer. What are you willing to do to be healthier? You said Make a list of what you have to do and prioritize it. You might even divide it into three lists: absolute must-dos, really want tos, and would be nice tos. Where does getting your health under control fall?
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Questions For Tiny Tuck And Breast Augmentation
nyxa replied to traulena2's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
breast augmentation is usually around $3,500-$8,000 depending on the surgeon & how big you want 'em & also what type of implants you get.. and how they're positioned & etc.. they can go through the nipple, through the under arm, through the belly button, etc. I'm not from there, so I can't recommend any doctors, but california has some of the best!! in regards to tummy tucks, i'm not too familiar with those.. but again, cali has some of the best plastic surgeons around, so you'll be in good hands. wish you the best with your surgeries! i feel that i should mention that there are natural methods of enhancing your bust.. massage, "boobie butters", taking certain herbs (wild yam extract, fennugreek, evening primrose oil, etc).. also caffiene is terrible for breast growth, so if you drink any or eat anything with caffiene, you should stop. there's also forums out there for women looking to increase their bust naturally.. i've also posted links to some stuff on natural breast enhancement if you care to look it up. there's also the Noogleberry.. you can google it & i've posted it in various places on this site as well. noogleberry is basically like a penis pump... except it's for boobs. lol the idea is that you draw blood & cause swelling to your boobs & over time it makes them bigger, naturally. it really does work! they have pictures on their website of transgendered male to females who have used it to grow their breasts naturally.. one of 'em even has like D cups. in regards to saggy skin... there's things you can do to help.. take MSM (it's a sulfur compound derrived from rain water), skin brush- it helps get rid of dead skin cells & force new ones to start growing), eat things high in collagen, because collagen is what gives your skin it's elasticity.. there's some good low carb foods high in collagen, like blueberries... and of course, keep your skin moisturized. they sell a great MSM lotion on Amazon & it has all sorts of other beneficial oils in it, that are not harmful & the lotion isn't greasy & it is unscented. it's got shea butter, sunflower seed oil, olive leaf extract, aloe vera, grape seed extract, evening primrose oil & Vitamin e- the real kind, not the synthetic. wish you the best with everything & congrats on your weight loss! -
Response to my last entry about no restriction
jordancassandra posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Just saying thanks to the replies i got when i was stressed about my band, i wrote last month. I did go and see my surgeon, he had no explanation for my lack of restriction. So i got a fill. At the moment i have a 4ml band in place. And when i had my fill, he said once withdrawn and put back in that i had approx 3.4mls in band. i went back in a week as the restriction was the same even after .2mls had been put in, to make the 3.4. i had another fill and to his calculations i now have 3.8 mls in a 4 ml band. I was nervous to take a drink, as i new this was pretty full up. Water went down ok, i had half a cup of mince for tea, that went down ok, i was very careful though. i have lost a furthur 2 kilos in this last 2 weeks, but i train at the gym 5 times a week, i do work and have a family. The restriction is still there but i can eat a toasted sandwich if im careful, and last night i had half a chicken breast fillet and crab meat for dinner, took a while but got through most of it. Im still concerned, i have an appointment on the 19th of march with my surgeon, i will get him to check how much is in the band. Any comments are welcome. I was banned 14th Feb 05 (weight)116kg Today i weigh 88.6kg and have lost 89cm's in total all over. Im not sure how to put up photos on this thing otherwise i would. I live in Australia in the Hunter Valley. -
Hi Everyone, I quit smoking last January, and gained 25 pounds. OUt of frustration, I started smoking again, without my families knowledge. Now that I am facing the surgery, my doctor said that he wouldn't even consider doing the surgery on me w/o me being a nonsmoker. So I have to requit:cry . I was wondering if anyone else is struggling w/ this? Also, I have read so much at this site, and some of it (the bad news) sends me outside for a "ciggy". I am scared and nervous about the procedure, which just makes me want to smoke more!:nervous
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Hello, I am 41 my start weight is 279. I just had my surgery on Dec 27th. Came home on yesterday from the hospital. Last nite was very difficult dealing with the gas pains. I could not get comfortable the gas pains were bad. I am going to walk today hopefully it helps.
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Sorry for posting so much but you guys are so overwhelmingly helpful!! I'm in the 2 week post op liquid phase. I can tolerate protein drinks. Will I lose weight faster if I try to get in a few shakes a day vs plain water?
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welcome nae ... im abt 3 mts into my 6mts supervised medical diet.. so has it really been hard for you to lose the weight? was it a struggle or did have the band help. i have lost alot of weight and always pt it back on.. what was ur starting weight
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I got home today, 4 days post opt. I Havent lost any weight at all...evn though I felt like I did, but I do know I'm pumped full of fluid n will probably stay bloated until I eat solids..I don't feel all that different from before having the surgery..any body have pointers n tips..
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Not Be A Humbug But....
brenda62 replied to Jim1967's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had tastes of things because I would rather do that then overdue it later. I lost weight over thanksgiving and I had a little of everything. The lab band does not have to make your holidays different, you just have a little less -
Not sure why but I have read countless studies about alcoholism being a direct correlation of weight loss surgery patients.. I know of two people that have had surgeries (one had the sleeve and one had bypass) that are struggling with the use of alcohol and I fear that I could potentially be on the verge.. Has anyone else struggled with this? I also wonder why there is even a connection???
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Do you think that having been in TOP's (take off pounds sensibly) weight loss support group - off and on for the last 40 years would qualify as a prior attemp to loose weight? I could (maybe) contact their hd qtrs for registration information which would proove my membership. I don't know if all the weekly records still exist as - my chapter disbanded a few years ago. Thanks!
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This is a new Journal for me. I was banded on Feb 28th 2006... weighing in at 256lbs... to date I am at 212lbs...and it is almost a year... I hear so many who have lost almost all thier weight and I feel like I am stuck... I so wanted to be under 200 by my aqniiverary but I don't see that hapening... my body just hangs on to my weight...
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I went for pre op yesterday and everything went fine or so I thought. There was student doing my EKG alone but I didn't think to much of it. Now I have never had a EKG done but the placement of the leads seemed to be a little off but like I said I had never had one done. She placed a lead on each leg, 2 under each boob and one set on my chest, does that sound right? Anyways the hosp. called today and said that the EKG didn't come back good and I need to have another one done tomm. Can someone tell me if those are the places the leads go and should I worry about this? I don't have any health problems other then my weight. I am a little worried something could really be wrong and I won't be able to have the surgery on monday. If there is something wrong then I am glad to be finding out now but I just wonder if the student did something wrong. Any help would great if it is just to put my mind at ease.
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Stall (if you can call it that)
Inner Surfer Girl replied to TMW2016's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Actually, I don't think 2 days with no change on the scale really counts as a stall. For me, a stall has to be longer than a week. That said, stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you plan to lose a substantial amount of weight, then you will experience stalls. Almost everyone experiences their first stall about three weeks after surgery. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. Stay off the scale. And, Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall -
Follow my journey for my May 16th surgery @dear.amanda on Instagram
dear.amanda posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm documenting my weight loss journey on Instagram @dear.amanda. Im a veteran, mother, wife and student. Early this year I decided I wanted to live life. I didn't wanna be held back because of my weight. I have struggled the last three years with my weight. I don't wanna be another statistic. Also I wanna find a few buddies who are going to be having surgery around the same time as me. May 16th ... T-minus 8 more days Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Hi All, I was banded 07/29/13 and have since lost approx. 55-60 pounds (my weight fluctuates between 194-199 now). Anyways, I have monthly checkups with my doctor and have received a fill at every office visit. I am now at 7.5 cc in a 10 cc and STILL don't feel any restriction. I keep my portions small, but typically eat every 2-3 hours. Nurse said I am probably not getting enough Protein in my meals, but I am already eating at least 60g per day. I will try to add more anyways. Since my last fill (.5 cc from 7 to 7.5) I have not lost any weight or felt any different. So my question is, has anyone else had to have THIS many fills before reaching the green zone? I'm starting to worry that something isn't working for me, even though I have no pain or other issues with my band. I know every person is different, just want to hear if anyone else has been in the same boat before. Thanks!!
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It's been a long journey I have decided to give lap band 2 years ago I chickened out and told myself if I hadn't lost the way on my own then I would make sure that I got to be in to lose the weight here it is 2014 and I did it the process took a lot. A little frustrating and having to deal with insurance company and the doctors office I was ready to give up but it all work itself out and I am 12 days out and feeling great with the 12 days plus my pre op diet I am down 16 pounds so I'm very excited to see a little weight off. I do pretty good with the pre op diet and the first two weeks out what does no liquids I didn't give any headaches ... I've done liquids before my advice is this just get you ready for your new eating habits ..... So if anybody who is getting ready to get bandit don't hesitate to contact me
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Banded on Monday & starving today! Help!
RestlessMonkey replied to BrookesX90's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't weigh. You are healing, your body/metabolism/digestive system are all freaked out. Plus you're pumped full of liquids during surgery. Give it until your first fill and THEN you can start weighing and fretting. But now, your body is focused on repair and recovery, not weight loss. What's happening to you is normal; you'll get through it!
