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Originally my goal was to lose 85 pounds by my first band-iversary. I've now changed my goal, and would like to lose 65 pounds by my first band-iversary. I'm really struggling. Does anyone else feel this way? I can't find a support group meeting that fits my schedule, so my Mom suggested I join Weight Watchers. I can do okay for a few days or a couple weeks, but after that it seems like I lose all control again. I'm now wearing a size that's 4 sizes smaller than what I was wearing, but my weight keeps fluctuating. Sometimes I lose a pound in a week, sometimes my scale tells me I've gained 4 pounds overnight. Can anyone give me some advice to help me stay motivated. My Dr's office is not supportive either. Thanks for the help!
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Well, I'm at my 2 weeks PO. I've been on regular, mashed up foods (and sometimes not so mashed up) food for a few days now. Today, I feel like all I did was eat! I really didn't think I would be able to hold this much but I was. Somewhat. I did great all day, being at work is easy because you are busy and not focused on eating. However, after 5 was a different story today. I had turkey Jerky, some chex mix (hey, no judging). A few hours later I had some lasagna. While I was eating the lasagna, I felt guilty as I shouldn't be eating it. I didn't need it, I'd already had my "meal" of jerky and chex mix. It went down fine, then all of a sudden it hit me. I had way too much. I got the "feeling" that I was beginning to think I wasn't going to get. I had wayyy too much today. The feeling is hard to describe. It isn't painful, just a little uncomfortable. It was just siting in my throat. No pain, just sitting there. Well, I gagged myself and made myself throw up. Yes, I do feel better. And now I know what to expect should I stuff myself again. Much to my demise, I dint feel stuffed. But according to my throat, I was.
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Hi all! I have been reading posts for a couple of weeks now-i couldn't figure out how to post anything. I am in the process of doing the 6 month nutritionist thing and tonight I have to go to a weight loss seminar. These are all requirements of bcbs. Is anyone out there at the same point as me in this journey? Can anyone tell me if these 6 months fly by? Take Care!
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Well i see them Thursday and I am hoping they will say they'll do the surgery in a couple weeks. Sent from my SM-J110M using the BariatricPal App idk if this is common for not but when my surgeon said I could schedule, tgey got me on the calendar within a month and I pushed it out some from the earlier dates they gave me so if your place is like my place, you won't have a long wait.I hope not. I am so ready!! I'll find out more Thursday. Wish me luck Sent from my SM-J110M using the BariatricPal App I totally wish you well! Good fortune!!
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I had my first fill two weeks ago. I was losing very well but eating in between meals and starting to not feel so full. (My surgery was May 5 and I have lost 35 pounds.) So they said I should get a fill..which was an absolute breeze...no problem drinking a glass of water...no problem with liquids day 1 and mushies day two...but solid food has been difficult. I have found myself the last day over the toilet after every meal. Crappy food goes down great...ice cream or crackers....but chicken, tuna, hot dogs, burgers...all of that will usually come back up. I am feeling sore today...so should I just go to liquids for a couple days to give my stomach a break? I am so afraid I caused it to slip...though I can still feel when the food "goes through". Needless to say I have not lost any weight this week. But I lost 5 pounds the first week after the fill...so what to do? I don't do protein drinks but I do Carnation Instant Breakfast for breakfast..and yogurt goes down well. I could eat almost a half of sandwich yesterday...and I kept it down. Yogurt stays...course stupid stuff like chips and popcorn will stay down. And I don't want to be eating those...I just feel like everything I am eating is coming up so maybe I am hungry. To be honest..right now I am not sure I can tell because I am a bit sore........ Thanks Cindi
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I cheathed on my post op diet and feel really bad.
skinnygal2010 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Everyone I was banded in early June with a 14cc band I was put on a 4 week liquid diet I have had no restriction (since surgery) at all. Week 3 will be thursday. I can drink the protein shakes/ broth/ soups etc with nothing filling me up. But I've stuck to the liquid stage of the diet. I did really good until last week when I caved in on a drive home and could not resist my craving for Micky D's I ate 2 Big Mac sandwichs, as I ate I cried and said NEVER AGAIN. (A Big Mac was on my list of food i wanted to eat pre band but never got around to it.) It wasin my head and woudn't go away.... They both went down fine and I had no problems with eating them at all which scares me terriblly. I didn't get sick didn't throw up I felt regular..... I went right back to my liquid diet and have stayed there with no problems and no cravings at all. I hate that I caved into one of my cravings I hate that I cheated on my post-op diet the way I did. I also hate that both sandwiches went down so easily nothing getting stuck not being full afterwards etc. I go for my first fill in about 3 weeks and will be a saint till then. But could something be wrong with my band that I was able to eat that much and still feel not really full? Like I've said I've stuck to my liquid diet to a tee until this episode, have lost almost 15lb. I just feel so guilty i couldn't control myself but knowing how I felt afterwards gives me a greater (i hope) willpower to never fall off the band wagon again. (I cried most of the night thinking I might of ruined my band) I'm now a bandster for life I'm just scared of the no restriction I have at all....could my band be so big I have no pouch? I'm praying and hoping my fills give me greater restriction so that when i do eat (and it won't be fast food) I'll have that full feeling. So I'm beating myself up I did the lap band with the best intentions and still believe i can do this after how I felt eating those hamburgers. I'm just scared my band will not work since I was able to eat such a large amount of food could it be b/c the band is not filled yet? Pleaee don't yell at me for what i did I know what i did was wrong and a HUGE NO NO it will never happen again. Just needed to get this off my chest I've felt so guilty since then. Even though I went right back to my pre-op diet. -
I cheathed on my post op diet and feel really bad.
sslouha replied to skinnygal2010's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Ok First Congrats on your new life Second, we all make mistakes, but you have to be every careful during this post op stage, your stomach is still healing. You ate what you did, it happens to some people, but you have to be careful what you do it. Look you have to think about this band as a tool that is going to help you make better healthier choices. Are you going to have some set backs, yes your not alone, we all will. The thing is that you have to look at your choices, you want that Big Mac again, if you can tolerate the bread, have a quarter of it or a bite or two. then throw it away. I have things I love to eat believe me I am with you! But I have learned I eat one or two bites and throw it away and remind myself that it will still be there a month down the road!. Now chin up get to healing and don't suffer over what has been done, just be smart the next time so you wont feel so bad! Also remember some doctors put some Fluid in the band during surgery others don't. So you may not have any restriction but during the 6 weeks of post op pamper yourself and take it easy, this too shall pass! Take Care Sandee -
Hello I am three days post op also and experiencing the same thing, I am fine in the morning and by the afternoon Im very bloated, my tummy looks huge and I'm in pain. I did find that walking and sitting up does help, but only a little. I am also dealing with dizziness in the afternoon, the kind you get when you don't eat, and I wish it would go away. Does anyone else have that problem?
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Post Op 3 1/2 Weeks
marisa.rose replied to lgarcia0123@hotmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A week after surgery I had diareah. I didn't have nausea or dry heaving, but my doctor said the same thing "probably caught a stomach bug". I felt terrible - and I had a very hard recovery... They are probably right, and it may set you back a little bit during your recovery, but I'm sure you'll be fine. Hope this helps -
Finding Myself Really Hungry!!
Nyt replied to phia067's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Depending on what you are supposed to do post-op and for how long determines what you should do next. I felt like I was starving on day 3 post-op. I kept trying to do the Protein shakes but I couldn't deal with the sweetness of mine anymore. Only being able to have either sweet or salty was driving me nuts. I started on soft foods early. I made an omelet from 2 large eggs, some fat free milk, and 1 slice of cheese. I ate it VERY slowly to make sure I could eat it at all. It went down fine. So I kept eating the omelet. After I had 1/2 of it, I was able to throw it away. (Proudest moment ever!). I slowly started to eat soft, mushy foods the rest of the week. Mostly I have a 1 egg omelet and that's it for Breakfast. Tuna or chicken salad for lunch. Chicken, ground beef, ground turkey for dinner. I keep soft foods in the house and stick with those that have lots of protein. I go for my first fill on Thursday and I'm practically eating normally now. If I find that I'm still hungry, I try to figure out if it's head hunger or real hunger. At the suggestion of someone else from here today, I started a myfitnesspal account to track my food. The thing to remember is, that site (from what I've seen so far) does not factor in that you have a band so your food level is restricted. I was shocked that according to the site that I am not eating anywhere near enough in a day. I'm not even hitting the minimum of 1200 calories. Myfitnesspal will help you track your calories and your protein. Bonus tip: DO NOT EAT FRUITS WITH SKINS! They do not digest and could cause more harm than good. Making healthier choices is what all this is about. Concentrate on that and every time you have to eat, make the best choice you can. You will have moments where you slip up, recognize that you slipped up and what you can do about it in the future. Also, listen to your doc. If you are comfortable with trying soft foods early, stick with stuff that is protein packed. It will help you stay fuller longer, help you heal faster, and will help you feel included. Try to keep down to the appropriate portion size too. Best of luck to you. -
Hi, I am scheduled to be banded on july 7, 2008. I am very excited, but worried about my kids. I have 3 children under 4 and my husband works 10-12 hour days, 6 days per week. My mom will be with me after surgery to help with my kids but she has a bad back. My doctor says i can not lift them for 4 weeks. My twin boys just turned 2 and are use to me carrying them. Does anyone out there have any advice for me.
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Hello all im 5 weeks post op doing well! Today is a huge birthday bash for my father, anyway wondering about alcohol consumption? Has anyone drank alcohol this 5 weeks out? Just curious? And maybe dabbing around with it? HOW MUCH? wHAT KIND? THANKS!! YOU GUYS ARE MY SUPPORT!!!
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Periods And Birth Control-Tmi
seiko replied to musicalwonder's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I plan on having kids also. My gun and decided to do implanon. Its an implant in your arm but it is just progesterone unlike the more popular implant Norplant which is estrogen and progesterone. Its been shown to be very effective and can work up to 3 years but can also be removed at any time and you can get pregnant right away. Can't get it til next month cuz I'm only 2 weeks out. Check it out it seemed like the best option for less hormones effective absorption after surgery and never having a kid before. -
I have been so busy that I find it hard to post in my Journal on a regular basics so I'll just post when I can. Today was not a good day for me. I ate entirely too much as I am only 5 weeks post op and no fill yet. This is what I posted on the Food Forum: This by far has been the worse day as far as eating for me. I fell way off the wagon. I am almost 5 weeks post op and suppose to still be on mushies at least until my next post-op appt which is Wednesday. Today we go to O'Charley's for my husband's birthday. I'm thinking soup and baked potato, right? How about I ate the entire bowl of baked potato soup, ordered a meal with Chipolte baked Salmon and a baked potato. So I eat 1/3 of the Salmon and half of the baked potato and think to myself, Geez why did I just stuff my self like that (honestly I wasn't really full and could have eaten more). I got home and had no really bad sensations from eating too much other than a little cramping and pinching in my stomach. So I reason with myself and say, ok, I'm not eating anything else the rest of the day other than drinking my water and maybe a applesauce. Well, I go to the store and this 3 oz bag of Chili Cheese Corn Chips start calling my name. These are my absolute favorite. I get them and say only 1 or 2 as I've never eaten anything crunchy or cheated like this since 08/20 (and I thought it only took 21 days to make a habit). I just downed the entire bag of chips and praying that I won't be miserable or that it does any harm. I've not had any fills yet and wasn't suppose to come off of mushies until Wednesday. I am so mad at myself. What is wrong with me? Geez!!! I know I am on pure will power at this point but I've been so careful. I know it does happen, we all fall from time to time but OMG, help me Lord!!!! __________________ Take it from me everyone, DONT DO IT. BE STRONG!!! The guilt is by far worse than the pleasure!!
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Late but neverless, here's the latest update
rumar commented on rumar's blog entry in rumar's Journal
I have been so busy that I find it hard to post in my Journal on a regular basics so I'll just post when I can. Today was not a good day for me. I ate entirely too much as I am only 5 weeks post op and no fill yet. This is what I posted on the Food Forum: This by far has been the worse day as far as eating for me. I fell way off the wagon. I am almost 5 weeks post op and suppose to still be on mushies at least until my next post-op appt which is Wednesday. Today we go to O'Charley's for my husband's birthday. I'm thinking soup and baked potato, right? How about I ate the entire bowl of baked potato soup, ordered a meal with Chipolte baked Salmon and a baked potato. So I eat 1/3 of the Salmon and half of the baked potato and think to myself, Geez why did I just stuff my self like that (honestly I wasn't really full and could have eaten more). I got home and had no really bad sensations from eating too much other than a little cramping and pinching in my stomach. So I reason with myself and say, ok, I'm not eating anything else the rest of the day other than drinking my water and maybe a applesauce. Well, I go to the store and this 3 oz bag of Chili Cheese Corn Chips start calling my name. These are my absolute favorite. I get them and say only 1 or 2 as I've never eaten anything crunchy or cheated like this since 08/20 (and I thought it only took 21 days to make a habit). I just downed the entire bag of chips and praying that I won't be miserable or that it does any harm. I've not had any fills yet and wasn't suppose to come off of mushies until Wednesday. I am so mad at myself. What is wrong with me? Geez!!! I know I am on pure will power at this point but I've been so careful. I know it does happen, we all fall from time to time but OMG, help me Lord!!!! __________________ Take it from me everyone, DONT DO IT. BE STRONG!!! The guilt is by far worse than the pleasure!! -
Scheduled for Banding on 7/7/06 in Frankfurt, Germany
Vicki Renee' replied to Vicki Renee''s topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks, that's great news, I'm confident that I won't have any problems, I guess I'm just a little nervous. Congratulations on having your surgery last week! -
I'll be sleeving on 11/21! Yikes!
kelseycakes20 replied to Thenewnic's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck to you as well! ???? I definitely will. Do you go to the support groups often? I looove going to mine every week -
:update: I feel terrific! :clap2: I have more energy than I have for a long time - everyone keeps telling me they can see a difference and that my skin looks great. I'm sure that's from eating healthy food! I've been eating soft foods and basically seem to be eating less than half of what I used to eat and getting that "full" feeling. I've only had one slightly uncomfortable moment after eating- I think i ate a forkfull or 2 more than I should have. I felt "Thanksgiving full" and needed to take a 10 minute walk and then felt much better. I've had a small glass of white wine before a couple of dinners (Dr. Fielding actually recommended that) - and have gone to restaurants a couple of times - soft fish, some pasta with cheese - chewed well, eaten slowly, and at least 1/2 left on my plate when I finished - such an odd thing for me to do. No bread, a teeny bite of someone's dessert - but I don't have those sweet cravings or needs that I used to have. Food just doesn't seem to be the obsession it once was! Toward the end of the day I seem to get a minor pain in my left shoulder - I've been reading the posts and apparently others have this as well. It is NOTHING like the 6 day post op chest pains - that was the absolute worst part of this journey and when you think about it - not too terrible!! I've started logging info on fitday.com and it looks like my average caloric intake is just under 1000 for the past week which I think is pretty good. Funny - but since I've started eating a bit more I am hesitant to weigh myself - I'm afraid I may have gained a bit back which apparently is very common once you get off liquids - something about water weight coming back. I have my first fill on May 2nd - and I'm looking forward to seeing (feeling) what it's like. Also planning to start exercising next week - probably the stationery bike...that should help too. Bottom line is that I really feel great!!! :clap2:
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Looking forward to my new beginning
dustbuster_00 replied to kendranc78's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am with you. I have tried so many diets Atkins, Weight Watcher, Nutrisystem. Somehow I always seem to go back to my old eating habits. I get hungry watching others eat the BAD foods that I was avoiding. When my weight would plateau I would give up. I am hoping that the band will keep my full and keep me from craving the BAD foods or at least from overeating those bad foods. I am hoping with the additional help with the band, I will lose weight a little easier and be able to work out more with more energy. My surgeon will be submitting to the insurance company this week for approval. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck! -
Last night was my first taste of red meat since being banded 6 weeks ago. :hungry:It was heaven to be able to chew, even if I had to chew to mush. I have to say, they weren't kidding about red meat sticking with you!!!! I got full so fast, I couldn't even finish what I put on my plate. I had three small slices of roast beef with a tablespoon of gravey so it wasn't dry. I was full when I went to bed and was STILL FULL this morning when I got up. I couldn't even eat breakfast!! I didn't get hungry until lunch today. So solid food DOES stick with you longer. Now I understand about controlling hunger. May sound stupid to some of you, but it was a revelation for me. I think I can do this!!
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MD moved me up to pureed stuff today!
SusanC is ready posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sooo happy! Talked to my doctor today. I am 1 week post-op and he moved me up to puree stuff today! And right in time to puree up a litle turkey with gravy! Makin sure I get the protein in also. Havent been hungry at all even with the liquids but the tastes were gettin pretty boring. Never been so excited to taste cottage cheese, refried beans, pureed veggies and all that good stuff... Still havent weighed myself and not goin to til my 2 week MD check up. I really can feel more room in my clothes tho... This year im thankful for alot but especillay for my lapband which will help me be healthier for years to come.. Hope everyone has an awesome holiday!!:ohmy: -
hello, i was banded on may 22, and im supposed to be on a liquid diet 2 weeks after. well today i felt so much better, and i was really hungry, so i ate about 2 tablespoons of tuna. what was everyones post op diet, and does anyone know any risk of eating to soon, if any? thanks.
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I am a week and a half out of surgery, and have been trying to take it easy. I haven't noticed any pain or soreness that is too bad; I haven't taken my pain medicine in a few days either. What I dis notice was a hard knot under one of my incisions that does not hurt when I pinch it. Is this normal scar tissue formation? Just wondering if I am not being careful enough. Thanks!
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Hi, thanks for the reply, it always helps to talk to someone.....I can honestly say that I was not hungry the first month. I had a fill on June 25 Just 1 cc and I am feeling a little hungry towards the end of the day and I also notice the Slim fast does'nt seem to hold me as long. I go back for another fill on the 25th of this month. I have only lost 2 lbs this week so I guess it will slow down. hey listen 10lbs is nothing to sneeze at.....as long as we are going in right direction hooray for us!!!! I have the same size band as yours. The fills are not bad at all. mine felt no worse than a mosquito bite....Gooooood luck and keep in touch..BEV
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I had my surgery on Friday so I am three days post op. My question is does anyone else feel hungry? I am drinking water, juice (one serving a day), low sugar gatorade, popicles, jello, and broth. I read in the lap band book that I was given that you're not suppose to feel hungry after surgery. What did other people experience after surgery?
