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4cc bandsters, how much was your first fill??
MerryHearted replied to TxChelsey's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Mine was 1.5ccs, and that was still pretty loose. I'm at my sweet spot now at 3.5cc. It completely depends on the person though. I'm sure if I had gotten 3.5cc right away it would have been way too tight. You'll lose weight around your stomach as you lose, and need additional fill. -
Hello fellow sleevers!! I'm am just about 9 months out was sleeved 2/3.... I'm down 70lbs.. I'm 5 foot so I'm a shorty... I have 13 pounds until I meet my goal weight!!! With the weather changing here on Ft. Lewis,WA I've had to change my workouts. Almost there!!
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Good book for post bariatric surgery
melboyd replied to VEEJEE07's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the recommendation, i definetly will be looking into it. Another book that i read (i got the recommendation from this site) is Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band by Robert Sewell. -
I just had my surgery July 26th. I lost 10 lbs on the pre-op liquid diet and so far I've only lost 3 lbs since the surgery. I know it hasn't even been a week yet but I'm a little disappointed. I've been walking several times a day and am only able to eat about two ounces at a time. Am I just being too impatient?
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Weight Gain Stats-Surgery Vs. Diet. Short & Long Term
PonyUp posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
In summary from reading these and other articles (my conclusion—please draw your own, I am not an expert and still awaiting to be sleeved!). I am having a bit of pre-surgery jitters, so re-researching to be clear I am making the right choice for me, for the right reasons and my expectations of self and surgery are realistic. The long term percentage rate of dieters regaining most or all weight back does seem to be much higher (up to 95%) than those that actually have bariatric surgery . HOWEVER, WITH THAT SAID, SOME STUDIES SAY UP TO 5% OF BARIATRIC PATIENTS GAIN IT ALL BACK. 2-3 years after surgery 80% of patients regain 5-10 pounds and approximately another 20% keep creeping up (unclear how much and if you look at other stats it appears most of them most get a handle on it). I am having pre-surgery (April 10, 2012) jitters and was having moments of wanting to back out but the stats seem to favor using the tool of surgery, but it is obvious bariatric surgery is no magic wand and one still has to ; PORTION CONTROL (YOU WILL EVENTUALLY BE ABLE TO EAT ENOUGH TO REGAIN WEIGHT—IF NOT CAREFUL!) EATING THE RIGHT FOODS EXERCISE SUPPORT SYSTEMS (FOR BOTH EATING & WORKING OUT HABITS AND OVERALL MENTAL HEALTH support for dealing with the daily stressors in life!) Dieters-Weight Gain Stats http://magazine.ucla.edu/exclusives/dieting_no-go/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/438395-the-percentage-of-people-who-regain-weight-after-rapid-weight-loss-risks/ http://www.lvrj.com/health/weight-loss-hard-to-maintain-121986554.html Weight Gain Stats for Gastric Surgery Patients; http://www.livestrong.com/article/407343-a-regain-after-weight-loss-surgery/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1856611/ (very medical stat type of doc) http://livingafterwls.blogspot.com/2011/05/understanding-weight-gain-after-weight.html (a blog discussing stats but not referencing…so okay article) http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Fitness/story?id=4444057&page=1#.T3syJ_mUUq4 (a good and concise article) http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/weight-gain-after-gastric-bypass.html (Excellent article on regain stats, how not to regain, what other tools needed for success) -
You look awesome both with the weight loss but it makes you look years and years younger!!
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Banded Year Later Not Happy
IndioGirl55 replied to sallen21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Darling this is not a diet - you can't live on liquids!!! What happens when you go off a diet - you go back to eating your normal foods - then wham all the weight plus some is back on.. Light Blub - our eating normal is what got us fat in the first place... What's a typical days food for you - are you logging your food - counting caloires?? Weight loss is math for the most part - calories in vs calories out (burned) Are you exercising? I can eat any thing (well will take that back I haven't tried a submarine sandwich or anything like that but again I really don't miss them) Are you sticking to a low fat - limited sugar and carbs/starches?? The band imho doesn't take away our hunger - mostly because so much of what we think is hunger is really head hunger.. I can eat my dinner 4 oz meat - 1/4 c rice - 1/2 cup veggies and be physically full (pouch full) but mentally I still want to eat - and that head hunger manifest it's self in to physical hunger - but my stomach is full so I am not truly hungry - I just want to eat, mostly just cuz it taste good.. Are you eating your Protein 1st then the veggies then the starches.... Are you taking tiny bites and chewing and eating slowly - those are the things that get you stuck and make you pb - heck I have pb's on butternut squash cuz I ate it too fast.... I have learn in my 2 yrs (well almost 2 yrs) that eating slowly, taking tiny bites and chewing well is the secret to not pbing - plus not taking that last bite when you are full, just cuz it taste good cuz that's when it's going to come back up.. IMHO you can't live on 1/2 cup of food for the rest of your life - this isn't about dieting or starving yourself - it's about changing your lifestyle.. I want to eat normal portion sizes (you know those ridiclous things that say 1/2 c of ice cream is a serving size not the whole pint or quart - or that one sandwich is a serving size not 2 plus a bag of chips) and I can - I can eat a taco and some Beans and feel full - I can eat 4 oz of meat veggies & rice and be full - I can eat a salad and be full. You have to just follow the rules and make them work for you that's what I have done - some pple eat 6 small meals And you gotta move your butt - exercis is key imho... -
I need the vsg done on april 5th, saving money, getting scared about having surgery, but I can not live at the weight I am now, I am unhappy with it, just venting
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Questions about my upcoming surgery :) please help
Sosewsue61 replied to Jpsl1028's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1) My insurance had a 'no wt gain' stipulation and it was from my starting weight and I had 6 months required supervision. 2) My insurance approval was sent in after my last NUT appt. , I already had my physical clearances but had not had my surgery labs and EDG - those are scheduled after approval. 3) N/A - had Humana 4) If your insurance requires PCP approval, then yes a PCP can be biased and could stall your chances. BUT you can change primary physicians, or fight through the PCP's supervisors - everyone answers to someone. This has happened to people on bariatricpal, and they changed to another PCP. Mine wanted to send me to a Humana bariatric physician 2 hours away and I said NO. I will petition my insurance to go out of network - at in-network cost because that is a burden to go that far and it was approved. Good luck. -
Questions about my upcoming surgery :) please help
aNYCdb replied to Jpsl1028's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1) It depends on the insurance company, but generally you don't want to be gaining weight at any point during the process (different companies may have different thresholds, for example mine was no more than 2 pound weight gain). 2) Requests for approval is usually submitted when all of your requirements are completed, which is usually after your final weigh-in/nutrition class (because they take the most time). When you say pre-op testing I'm not sure what specifically you are referring too. If you are talking about like preop bloodwork then that could be before or after approval request. If you are talking about things like pulmonology, cardiology, sleep study, stress test, PFT, etc (obviously you may not have to do many of these) then approval isn't usually submitted until they are all complete. 4) Of course they can, but since you usually needed them to sign off on the referral for surgery it usually isn't an issue. If you foresee it being an issue then address it with them now, and if necessary change PCPs. -
Do the band dance. That must be some really good news to be getting. How do you even think of anything to compare to that news? I love how easy it is to bend over now. I think about adding weights to my person at the gym that totals 90 lbs and how in the world would I carry it and how did I carry it? Welcome to your band adventure. your sooner to be band sister, edie
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I think there are a few pitfalls that can can cause you to start gaining again. Becoming complacent . . . such as having slider foods on a regular basis. You need to decide what is acceptable in what frequency and stick to it. A special treat a couple of times a month might not harm you, but a couple times a week or day will definitely start moving your weight in the wrong direction. Not weighing yourself on a regular basis. Out of sight is out of mind. If you can stay in the mindset that you have to regroup on your eating plan and go back to basic when ever you move more than 2-5 pounds beyond where you need to be, then you will be OK. Keeping support structures in place. Most of us became obese due to behavioral, psychological reasons . . . we need to stay aggressive in making sure that these are addressed through behavior and reinforced through support structures. Exercise is important for keeping your metabolism revved up. You should make it a part of your lifestyle, not just something you do in weight loss mode or while dieting.
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@@Zachnchrissy After surgery there is a tendency to retain Water. However, if your pro-op diet was mostly protein and then you switch back to a mostly carb diet you will automatically begin to gain weight back as your body can more easily process the carbs into sugars and fats and store them in your live or fat cells. Once you heal from surgery and can eat regular food again try to go back to a more Protein based diet. Or talk to your doctor and see if you can do it now. That means you will need to cut out all sugars, no fruit juice or other sources of sugar either.
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So about 2 yrs ago I went to a carnival they have by my house every yr and was actually told I couldn't go on one of the rides because the seatbelt didn't fit and it was a saftey hazard..I was soo embarresed I just left..the person I was with tried making a joke about it to make me feel better but I was scarred and hadn't attempted a carnival again until this yr.. mind u I'm 7 mths post op and down 65lbs but I was still worried .... so hear I am on the line for the zipper asking what the weight limit is for the ride and the guy looks at me like I'm crazy.. he said trust me ur no where near it... happy to say I fit on the ride very comfortably and it was by far one of the best experiences ive had since my surgery...just wanted to share my story because ive been o erweight my whole life and I know its the little successes that mean the most
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I had it for a week or so and it was awful. My weight loss has slowed considerably (booo) but the taste is almost completely gone (silver lining, I guess?). Occasionally if I haven't eaten in a while or had a very light day I will get hints of it again. My sense of smell was also out of control for a few weeks.
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Help! No one in my house understands!
meggiep replied to S311kyra's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel for you! Though I get what I call a sort of longing with savory luscious smells I really have not been hungry since surgery. I think that will start to happen for you too. It is important not to take it personally- I really cannot blame my husband and son for filling the house with cooking smells- they have not had surgery and though they really try to be thoughtful and eat in other rooms I would rather hang out with my husband , at leat for his main meals. Your sister and her daughter are really not trying to hurt you- they are just doing what they do! You don;t do that now because YOU are going to lose a ton of weight! Just keep your eye on the prize- and once the hunger hormone clears out of your system I think you will find it easier. Seriosuly - when you ate like they do you got to the point where you chose this life altering surgery and just remember you will soon be able to have anything you want, just tiny portions of it. Here's a sympathy hug!!!! As a funny side note- I got in the car the other day to go to my post-op appt. and discovered my husband had FILLED the car with snacks- movie theater popcorn, jelly Beans, licorice, chocolate, crackers- he wanted to do it when he was out doing errands, etc. to spare me so there it was- a rolling snack mobile! -
Will gastric sleeve work for me?
Elizabeth2019 replied to Elizabeth2019's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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Got Banded on 2/28/08 - question
shampoo replied to kimberlyp508's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know exactly how you feel. I was banded 2/26 and I have gained 6 lbs also since surgery. I have contacted my doctor just to put my mind at ease. She is said it is normal as our body is healing. Weight fluctuates and it could be a number of reason from retaining water, to elevated cortisol levels due to surgery to being swollen. I was told to just relax and let our body heal, which is our primary goal right now. -
I am a Fire Capt in GA. Been at it for 28 years. After a bad knee surgery I gained 50 pounds and was thinking of retirement. Got banded five weeks ago and lost 25 pounds. Going in next week for a fill. Have not lost anything in three weeks. I feel better now and have been training my crew a lot more lately. They wish I would stay heavy. Just wait till I drop 50 more.
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I haven't been posting as much with the new forum, but just thinking about my friends on here. Wondering how you are doing, and honestly could use a pep talk, I am still losing, I am still doing mostly what I need to, but I can feel myself becoming more and more complacent and it scares me. Last week was my boyfriend and my best friend's birthday and I find myself using all these events as excuses to indulge, which is fine, but I can tell it makes the next day harder and I found myself having a full week of 1200 calorie days, and that is not where I want to be! A little advice or encouragement from you would mean a lot to me. My weight loss is much slower, I have been monitoring what I actually burn daily and as I weigh less, obviously I burn less (I only burn about 2000 calories daily.) I am getting scared. I know that statistically if we don't get to goal within the first 12 months, the likelihood of it happening rapidly decreases! And the last couple months I am only losing about 8 lbs. Anna
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Maintenance and bloating
RayJunCayJun replied to Yammi's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Yes, -walking helps. After you eat wait the 30 minutes to an hour then sip on some cold Water. I hate that feeling so I always try to never put more in my stomach then it can hold which is a little less than 2oz about 1.5 to 1.8, I had my surgery July 22, 2014. I measure and weigh everything! Like you I am very afraid of gaining weight back, I want to call my self maintaining but I am still losing weight. The maintain lane will be much more harder then the losing lane was!!!!!! -
From what I've read, a small amount of regain after a few years is pretty normal. If you feel that the amount gained is outside of "normal" (I would say 5-10 lbs), then the first thing you need to do is write down everything you eat in a day. If you're not someone who wants to carry around a notebook all day, go ahead and find a note app on your phone and try tracking that way. Another question I would ask is: are you grazing all day, or are you having separate meals with one or two snacks during the day?
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I had the lap band over a year ago and lost about 70 pounds, a few months ago I started have issues and found out that my band had slipped, I had to have it emptied and have already gained back 30 pounds. My doctor wants to take it out and do the sleeve instead but I just want to get my band replaced. He thinks that's a terrible idea... Has anyone else done it? What was your experience?
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BariatricPal Store Monthly Newsletter: July Edition
Alex Brecher posted a topic in Food and Nutrition
VIEW ONLINE Keep Your “Diet” from Being a “Diet” Diets don’t work. Long-lasting changes do. Sure, you can lose a few pounds or a lot of weight by following a crash or fad diet. And if you’re a weight loss surgery patient, you can’t help but lose several pounds in the first few months simply because of the restriction you feel and the strict diet you need to follow......Read More Easy Ways to Cut Calories for Weight Loss When you look at it one way, weight loss is simple: burn more calories than you take in, and you will lose weight. While there are certainly a range of factors that affect your calorie balance and weight loss, it’s almost impossible to lose weight without cutting calories......Read more Are You Ready for Maintenance? Congratulations if you hit goal weight, if you’re getting close to goal, or if you’re already maintaining. Losing the extra pounds takes a lot of work and shows your dedication. But unfortunately, losing the weight isn’t everything. Keeping it off is just as hard. Some say it’s harder!......Read more recipes of the Month chicken and Dumplings Egg Salad -
Today I am fat!
KristenVSG2014 replied to Debi Amador's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats! So how much have you lost in total? I still have about 60 to go until I'm "fat". Lol! Although I disagree with BMI charts. Body fat percentage is more accurate. Medical terminology: A BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 is considered normal. Adults with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight. Since the BMI is an estimate, it is not accurate for all people. Some people in this group, such as athletes, may have a lot of muscle weight, and therefore not as much fat. These people will not have an increased risk of health problems due to their weight. Adults with a BMI of 30 to 39.9 are considered obese. Adults with a BMI greater than or equal to 40 are considered extremely obese. Anyone more than 100 pounds overweight is considered morbidly obese. http://m.medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003101.htm
