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Then you should be fine. But after the surgery and you lose weight just know your flood gates will open again ah ha ha
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I've been a bad girl...BUT....!
Museum-Mama replied to Museum-Mama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes I do. I cannot STAND Isopure. It makes me gag. Absolutely hate the stuff. I do better with the nectar mixes. LipstickLady, I will ask about the regular Gatorade. I did better today. about to finish my last bottle to make 64ozs. I did weigh again, and gained 6 lbs from all the liquid intake. I knew my weight loss couldn't have been right. It was sooooo much. Im not disappointed. Just glad that I am no longer loopy! lol. -
I've been a bad girl...BUT....!
ProudGrammy replied to Museum-Mama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi newbie good for you that you realized the "error of your ways" you realize you MUST drink early PO its most important to drink as many fluids as possible and after your early stages - you must continue drinking more and more - at least 64 oz a day but......drink more if possible/which it is it is common to get dehydrated PO(not good, but it does happen to some) i "thought" i was getting in my Water - but 2 months PO - i had to go to the ER to be hydrated no fun as you found out i'll never forget the date - it was valentines' day ) my dh brought me flowers what a smart guy he is - after all he married me!! even though its a hard lesson to learn - you are now aware that you must drink lotsssss of water i can see in your lovely face and smile you will be a success congrats on your weight loss so far - and hitting onederland too!!!! good luck kathy -
Banded in May....Not losing well.....meal ideas?
Phranp replied to Madam Butterfly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please don't feel like a failure. If you don't have restriction you can find yourself feeling like a failure. The truth is you can't fail if your band is not actually performing as the tool that it can be. Some people are good at following a diet/food plan without having restriction, others are not. The people that are not will need their band filled enough to give them restriction to help them stay on the path. Put all the effort you can into eating right and exercising, but don't beat yourself up if you are not seeing the results you think you should. Not only are we all different, but if we could just follow a diet and lose weight and stay thin we would not need the band. Some of the posts I have read about how "stingy" the doctors can be with fills are just crazy! Once a month, once every six weeks, not until you stop losing weight ... this is crazy! People are hungry from not getting enough nutrition and not having restriction and their doctors act as if the people are just statistics on a piece of paper. We are all REAL people with REAL issues about food and all doctors need to recognize that and treat each patient accordingly! I am fortunate that my doctor is not one refuse me if I feel I need a fill. I have not seen my doctor in more than 3 months because I have enough restriction, but if I called his office and needed a fill tomorrow, he would do it. I know my body and I know when I need a fill. He gets it. I wish you the best. And, remember that even if your doctor is slow and stingy, eventually you will get to your sweet spot. Don't be so hard on yourself. You can do this! -
Only u know if it right for u...n yes family always want the best for u. I have one family member that is for it my daughter my boys say the same go to the gym they don't understand that being over weight is hard. N I speak for me u will be fine[emoji4]
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Please help! Stalled...need meal ideas!
lapinmich1968 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Help! I seem to be stalleed with my weight loss. Along with increasing my cardio I think some new easy fix meal ideas would help. So...for those fellow bandsters who've consistenly lost weight...what are you eating on a daily basis? -
I'm very excited to find this group. It seems many of us who are going thru Tricare to get our surgeries can benefit from each other's experience. I have recently finished the last of my prerequisits and just got my date assigned: MARCH 28!!!! I"m soooo excited! I have jumped through many, many hoops to get to this point but I'm so glad I'm here. When I first began my journey my BMI was under 35 so I only qualified to get a LapBand. I realized that the VSG was probably a better option for me. I am actually glad I have gained quite a bit of weight since I began my weightloss surgery journey. I now qualify for the Vertical Sleeve. I hope my stay at BAMC is a good one. I have one fantastic experience there in which I felt so well taken care of. But another time I was very disappointed in my treatment there. Any other members have WLS experiences at BAMC? Cynthia
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Went to the Doctor today and was released from Mushies and on to real food. I have lost 12 pounds since Surgery on the 23rd and 27 pounds since the 9th of September. I am stoked. I had stayed at about 23 pound for about a week that is after a 2 pound gain after the first week of mushies. I cut my carbs and lost 4 pounds in 4 days. I get my first fill on the 29th of October. This will be under Flouroscope. I am glad the mushies are done. I still don't get to eat much but I can start to see the light at the end of the bandster hell tunnel. Greg
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I am two yrs post op. In the last 6 months I've gained 30 lbs. I know how I got here and what to do to loose the weight. I'm nervous I permently stretched out my sleeve. Does anyone know if it can go back to post op. I'm to embrassed to go to the doctors office to yell them about this.
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Wondering something
Introversion replied to pfisher's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're 5'2, correct? If so, you have nothing to worry about unless you drop below 192 (with a comorbid health condition) or below 219 lbs without any comorbidities. At 5'2, 192 lbs would represent a BMI of 35, while 219 would place you at a 40 BMI. As a reference, I am 5'1. I qualified for the sleeve through my insurance at 199.7 pounds (37 BMI) and a comorbid condition of elevated cholesterol. On the day I had surgery, I weighed 218 pounds with a BMI of 41. Yes, I had gained weight due to my inability to control my compulsive eating patterns. Good luck to you! -
K down another 2 lbs which brings my total to 27 lbs on day 14 tomorrow I start the mechanical soft diets hopefully it will work
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Are the insurance requirments the same?
RickM replied to AKessler731's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
While specific insurance policies may differ, typically the industry standards of 40BMI (or 35 with co-morbidities such as hypertension or sleep apnea) still apply. I have seen some that cover the revision with lower BMI if there was a mechanical problem with the band - slippage, erosion, etc. Any chance that you have developed any of those co-morbidities since your last surgery? It would be a shame and counterproductive to have to gain weight to qualify to lose weight, but that is sometimes how the game has to be played (ankle weights, anyone?) The psych evaluation is pretty much a standard provision, though the requirements for nutritional and exercise programs vary widely. Somebody in the process (the hospital or surgeon's practice typically) will usually want the deductible up front and sometimes an estimate of the copay as well. -
Are the insurance requirments the same?
AKessler731 replied to AKessler731's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I figured I'd follow up on my post. I got the call today that the revision is covered. The only things I need to do are the Nutritional Counseling, Psych Eval and get a letter of medical necessity and medical clearance from my PCP. I do still have to have a BMI of 35+ with a co-morbidity or just a BMI of 40. Which means I technically need to gain 8 lbs. But someone on another page recommended that I just wear some 10lb ankle weights to my weigh in appt. lol. I'm starting college on Monday so I'll be shooting for mid March, during my spring break from school, to get the surgery done. Just wanted to let ya'll know what happened with it. -
4 months before surgery..highest weight EVER
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From the album: My Lap Band Life
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Unable to drink much liquid
mirech replied to KRL2006's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I experienced this with my last fill. The first two weeks I was able to eat liquids, but on the third week it just got worst. I had everything you described. It turned out that my band was too tight so they removed some cc's. I agree with you its not a good feeling. I did loose about 19 lbs. which I know its not healthy because I couldn't eat anything for a couple of days. Go to your doctor ASAP. Loosing that much weight is not worth risking your health. -
I agree that you could use a support group to deal with your stressful situation with your son. I can't imagine how hard that must be! We can be your support group if you decide on weight loss surgery, but it sounds like you might be helped by some counseling for your dependence on food. You really might find help if you seek out a professional's help or a support group for that also. I wish you the best and hope that things turn around for you soon!!
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You sound so pumped up..that is great. Congrats on your weight loss thus far. Yes u have good reason to be proud of yourself. I too forget to chew my food to almost nothing. I still eat too fast. Well, I may have slowed down a little, but not enough. It is hard to break old habits. One thing that works for me when I am eating meats is to cut the food into small pieces before I start to eat. That helps with not taking too big of a bite.
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If I read your post right you are 3 weeks out? I think my recovery was pretty text book and at three weeks out, even though I was back to work, I was incredibly week, dehydrated, sore, grumpy and the weight wasn't coming off like I thought it would. In the days following surgery I felt improvement hour by hour, then week by week. It wasn't until I hit about 2months that I started to feel almost normal again. You'll get there.
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I just got back from the hospital this afternoon. So far, I'm not experiencing a lot of reflux or nausea after eating. Of course, I'm only eating a couple of ounces of full liquids every once in awhile. My largest incision is very sore and tender. I'm also experiencing a pain in my chest. The doctors say the pain is not my heart but my being full. He explained that this pain will go away later but right now my esophogus is very swollen and every bit of intake SLOOOOWLY moves into my stomach. While reading the forums I'm remembering things such as, "no sugar added" foods and not to eat while drinking. Am I supposed to be following these rules right now? I can't eat yogurt and take in some Water? Or is this rule only for those who have advanced to real food? I'm really sick of feeling so awful. I am not sure I made the right decision. Their were others in the hospital who got to go home sooner after their weight loss surgeries. The pain is pretty bad. The meds they gave me wear off too quickly. Also, my daughters birthday party was today, my husband served hotdogs and hamburgers and of course cake was involved. I didn't eat a bite. But I sooo wanted it. I heard I can get really really sick if I don't stick with my doctors plan. Did anybody else crave food so soon after surgery? Thanks for any adivce you are willing to give. Cynthia
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Pre Op Jitters-HELP
UpperWestSide replied to SexybeastCA's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Last night I went out to dinner with friends. I had a Manhattan that I sipped while we waited for our dinner. This place had a great priced Prix Fix that included a bowl of Soup or salad, an appetizer, a main course and a dessert. I asked the waitress if I could just get the soup plus two small appetizers and no entree. They said sure. I ate most of the soup and 3/4 's of both apps. I even had one bite of the dessert. Now, was I over full, no. Is this a meal that will help with my weight loss? No and yes. No because it is not low calorie to have a positive effect on the actual weight loss. But yes, becasue it allows me to go out with friends, not feel like a crazy person, enjoy good and interesting foods and not feel like I am on a diet that never ends. I have lost 57 pounds in 6 months following this kind of lifestyle. Before I could never have stayed on a diet for 6 months. Now I feel like I can eat what I need to eat to keep myself from going crazy. And I am succeeding. Is it always perfect? No. But I feel like I could eat in this way for a very long time and continue to lose. I may not be one of those people who loses 100 pounds my first year. But I am happy to be where i am. -
I was getting frustrated because I been in a plateau for 3 weeks. But I am losing inches. I have an expensive suit (that I only worn twice) that I have not been about to wear for about 2 years. I tried it on hoping that it would fit. It was way to big. I couldn't believe it. I am doing better than I thought. Also, a few years ago, I brought some sexy underwear as an incentive and to wear to celebrate losing weight. They fit perfectly. I am still frustrated but feeling better in my sexy undies. Lol
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Rebuckling Expectations?
suzannek replied to suzannek's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All buckled up and doing well. Back to losing instead of gaining. Lost 8 of the 30 pounds I regained. VERY HAPPY to have this tool back. -
Its finally happening!
ASKSARAH - Sleeve replied to KBlood's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations, Do not forget that you need to be up and walking every hour for 10 minutes. Do not be lazy about this. It doesn't hurt. The only thing that "hurts" is the gas pressure and some people don't even have that. The more you walk the less gas pain you will have. The first 48 hours are the toughest and each hour after you are in recovery it gets better and better. Do not set yourself up for disappointment or failure. Your body will do what it needs to do on its own, Don't force anything. Measure yourself and take photos weekly, When you come back and complain you are in a "stall" your actually not in a stall. You are probably losing inches or your body is shifting. A stall is nothing lost at all weight or inches in over 30 days. You are going to do amazing. I can't wait to see your journey. Sarah -
Having some issues and wondering if anyone has experienced the same...
Jachut replied to LindaD's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I cant allay your fears about the problems continuing now that you've had an issue, I guess you can only be positive about the fact that the band is in position, and that's one major problem that hasnt occurred. As to success with not gaining whilst unfilled - well that is doable. I was unfilled for over 6 months and then took 3 months to get back to my normal level and I didnt gain weight. Well.... that's not strictly true, but I only regained weight that I lost - about 8 lb - I got way way too skinny from being absolutely ultra careful and exercising like a maniac whilst having chemo. I regained that weight, but I'm still 10lb lighter than when I got unfilled last year. I just continued with what I knew worked and whilst I definitely at more with no fill, I made sure that "more" was made up things like salads, fruit and wholegrain bread - all light, low calorie, no fat kinda foods, and kept my portions of Protein and fat foods at banded size. I lost significant weight doing that as whilst I'd had fill, I'd slipped into a slider food routine and was eating a lot of calorie dense foods like cookied, too much full fat yogurt, Soups which I didnt hesitate to add cream to, all that sort of thing. Once I cut that out and replaced with salads, fruit and bread, I said bye bye to about 20lb remarkably quickly - and I was at a BMI of 22 to begin with! My routine is generally an hour of hard cardio about five days a week and about three strenght sessions (sand bag circuit training or Body Pump classes using pretty heavy weights). Chemo/radiation and a big surgery in which I was given an ileostomy helped to keep that weight down, but a lot of it was my hard work. It can be done! And at the very least, its much better to only gain a little than a lot. Dont just give up whatever you do. -
Hi! New here! Surgery date is 11/14/17
Kiki82 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm so excited to finally be this close! It's been an extremely long journey for me. I've been close before but it never happened due to various reasons. This time, it's happening! It's the closest I've been, all my clearances have happened, all my weight management, my psych eval is done! I'm currently scheduled for my preop and nutrition class on 10/23... I'm so ready for this!
