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January 2013 sleevers..hows your progress?
gfap61 replied to Iweeny's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had mine on jan 3rd. So far down 73 lbs. I have had my blood pressure meds reduced from 20 mg to 5 mg. I go to the gym three nights a week and do about an hour on the treadmill. Currently eating between 600-800 calories a day with between 70-100g of protein. I realized that making sure I get enough protein and drinking water all day has helped when the weight loss slows down or stalls. -
How do you all figure your goal weight
erp replied to amsaf's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I used a couple of benchmarks since BMI does not account for body composition. First goal was to get to a normal BMI, then I set a body fat goal, from there I set a weight goal. Sound complicated but it's not: a normal BMI for me is 145 lbs or less. A healthy body fat percentage for me was 24-28%. Combined, that keeps me at about 130-140 lbs. -
How do you all figure your goal weight
KindaFamiliar replied to amsaf's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm one of those people who have chosen to NOT nominate a set weight. When sleeved, I was a big boy... BIG!! So my aim is for functional, healthy, fit and active... Also, with the addition of muscle mass and the huuuuuge 'apron' that will be around my formerly fat belly, a goal weight will be difficult to judge... Oh ok, I'd like to be a fit, healthy, reasonably muscular 110kg (240-ish pounds) There, I've said it!!! I can dream can't I?? -
How do you all figure your goal weight
liannatx replied to amsaf's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I picked 150 lbs because that is a nice even 100 lb loss for me. 140 is my ideal, but anything under 150 puts me at a normal BMI and at a healthy weight. -
Hi all. I had my sleeve surgery on 8/13. I've had no real complications (minus constipation). I did hit a major stall (17 days) about 10 days post op. Since then I've lost about another 4lbs, making for a total of 23lbs lost in 5 1/2 weeks. I'm stalled again. I did have a surgeon's appointment and before I even brought up the stalls he said he wanted to mention something to me. He asked if I had been diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome. I said no and he said that when he saw inside of my body my fat distribution was consistent with those with Metabolic Syndrome and said he has no doubt that I would have been diagnosed soon without surgery. I asked him what that even meant. He said I would probably lose weight more slowly because it was resilient fat that did NOT want to come off, but once it came off the other fat would start "melting off". When I got home I looked up Metabolic Syndrome. I do sometimes have high blood pressure if I eat high sodium foods, but have never had high blood sugar or triglycerides or any other risk factor. Wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed with this and how slow is slow on weight loss? I don't want to make an excuse for slow weight loss or all these stalls and get complacent. Is it possible this surgery will fail because of this? I'm so nervous now and have a million questions I never thought to ask.
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Going For My First Fill Tomorrow!
Bmurillo replied to vmarlau's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got banbed on 9/21/12 iv lost 24lbs since then i very proud about it however i feel like ive come to a stand still the last week and a have no weight loss:( I go for my first adjustment on Saturday but im feeling like i have not lost enough weight im feeling very discouraged. Anyone else experience this?? -
Does anyone have a suggestion for losing more weight without having PBs? It's been about a month, and I haven't lost any weight. I'm afraid to go in for a fill because it will cause me to "get sick", and I don't like that feeling. I wonder if I'm sabbotaging my own weight loss. Also I had surgery 12/30/04 and I've only lost 65 pounds. As I've been reading other people's entries, I see they've lost this much in only six months, or those who had surgery when I did and have lost about or over 100 pounds. Your help and gudance and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. drj
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I'm in the same boat and just started getting myself motivated to lose again. I lost an initial 62 lbs since my surgery (73 since pre-op) in the four years since I was banded. I have recently gained 17 lbs back and that is where I put my foot down. I had my band unfilled for a month and have an appointment for next week to start over. I am going to pretend like my band was just put on and start the same diet I did four years ago. I am exercising regularly, which is something I had let go. It's really about being in the mind set to do it. You have to find your motivation. Mine was that my clothes were all getting too tight and I didn't like how my skin looked. And it helped that one of my best friends just lost 123 lbs. I look at her every day and she motivates me. Good luck and don't give up. Most of all - if you fail it is ok as long as you try again. Don't beat yourself up over it and give up, just keep trying.
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From the album: "Meet Mrs. Riley" :)
Here is another swimming shot... now Im not all about the pictures while swimming, but I truly think this was the first time that I realized I had lost weight...The swimming top was a 14,,, a lil snug, and the bottoms were a 16 a lil big...of course this beat the 16-18 top and 16 shorts I had on at Calika Island just 3 months back... -
Most insurances will not cover a tummy tuck. Some will cover a panniculectomy with certain requirements. Most post weight loss plastic surgery can be very difficult to have insurance cover unless there is a documented history of rashes, infections, or hindering movement. Exercise can help, but some skin will be too far gone to ever snap back. It just depends on the degree you can live with. I can live with mine. Shapewear is a great thing.
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Everyone has different time constraints. Fantastic that you are getting your workout 2X a day. What are your fitness goals? What types of exercise do you find interesting? Do you need something easy on your joints to begin with? Do you work out at home or a gym? Do you need to buy equipment working out at home? You get to decide how much time you are going to invest in yourself. The weight loss is just a perk of the work you put into this. Here are some links to give your some fitness inspiration: Just google for more! Home workouts: dumbell workout Phala B fit training website - level one to level 5 programs Gym or home weight lifting exercise database. choose the muscle you want to work on. It will give you a video of how to use the equipment and perform the exercise. Three months : Cardio and adding weight lifting into my program. I work out at a gym in the evening. Over the years my fitness level and goals have evolved and changed. It's always a work in progress.
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The thing that bothers me with weight is airline travel. Im to the point of barely fitting in the seat and getting a seatbelt on. I PRAY nobody has to sit with me. Once I was put in a seat beside a guy who was actually bigger (ironically from my same office), and it was actually comical because it was so bad! We both agreed to compare our tickets in the future and adjust!
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Okay, what are these "pb"s I keep hearing about?
Shamrockgirl60 replied to Cardinal55's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Almost two months since banding and well the weight loss is so wonderful a few big burps and occasionally a bit of discomfort from eating too fast or two big a bite is a small price to pay for how I feel otherwise. Don't worry too much but remember to chew, chew, chew and small bites all the time. -
Clinically, HFLC diets are used for non-WLS gastrectomy patients who need to avoid weight loss and ultimately regain unwanted loss and indeed, this does present one of the challenges for WLS patients who adopt this approach. During the early weight loss months (when we are relatively insensitive to diet due to the enforced restriction courtesy of our WLS,) many will proudly proclaim that they "do full fat everything". This works fine when we are largely consuming "condiment" amounts of fats early on, but often bites people when they carry that practice into maintenance and allow the higher calories to get away from them. It can be done for whatever reason you may want to do it, but you do need to be watchful of your overall consumption to avoid regain. Philosophically, in the absence of a specific medical condition that warrants it, I'm not a big fan of diets that are "low" or "high" of anything as that implies deficiency or excess. One might do a short term very high or low diet to counter an existing imbalance (such as treating insulin resistance with a very low carb diet,) and then moderating that extreme to a more balanced state as the body's chemistry corrects itself for the long term.
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Just wondering if there is anyone from Saskatchewan on?
AsH26 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am 29 going on 30. Got banded in August. Weight loss has not been rapid one because not in the green zone and secondly I'm only 5' 0 so they said it will lose at a slower pace. I just wish there were monthly meetings for people that have had this done. If anyone knows where there may be one please let me know extra support never killed anyone (isn't that the saying) Thanks everyone -
Im 5 wks post op. Ive lost 36lbs. But im feeling the blues. I feel like i should have lost more. I still cant eat more then 3 rarely 4 oz at a time. Now certain foods make me sick. Foods i ate LAST WEEK. Im not getting enough protien im stuck at 30-40 per day. Im SICK of protein shakes so i stopped using them. I cant get them down because im always feeling over full. I just dont no what to do. Any help or suggestions? I want to drop more weight i have another 110 lbs to go to my goal. But it seems so far away.
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Does anyone know how much weight loss is typical ? I'm three months and one week post op and I'm down 80 lbs since surgery is that considered good or not enough?
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You lose the most weight on clears. But yes, I hear you. Just please make sure you take it slow and follow dr's orders. I did and got a leak and an abscess..... even following orders. I was the freak 1 percent in nature that this happens to. I had to stay on clears for like 5 weeks I think it was. I ended up loving those durn Cytomax drinks and yes I post it everywhere trying to help ppl that are on clears and might be struggling with their Proteins..... Good luck ladies!
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5 Year Anniversary/band Revision
hoosierpoms posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
WEll, I am at the 5 year mark on May 31, and I just recently had a band slip and am scheduled for a band revision or removal on the exact same day at the exact same time. At this time, my hopes are for a revision as my doctor is planning on putting a new band in place which he feels is going to do a better job and have less risk of slippage than the one I currently have. I have been back and forth with my decision and think that if its possible that is what I am voting for. This is a way of life for me now, has been for over 5 years, and I just cannot think of living any other way. I am happy to say that I started my journey at 368lbs, and am down 173lbs. On surgery date I was 321, so from 5 years ago, I am down 126lbs and are within 30lbs of my goal weight of 165. I am hoping that when I report in next year at this time, I will have lost that 30 and be in maintence:) Just wanted to share, and say hello to all the 2007 May Bandsters. Traci -
Nutrition question
JamieLogical replied to Misty101's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't like that you are grazing with the trail mix. You may be eating more than you realize that way. Grazing is one of the easiest ways to bypass the restriction of the sleeve, because you never truly get "full". So it can be a slippery slope. Much better to eat on a schedule and have a specified amount of something as your "snack" between "meals". I am not a breakfast person AT ALL either. I never ate breakfast until I started trying to seriously lose weight. Even still, my "breakfast" is just a Protein bar. You could try a Protein Bar or shake, since those are easy to eat "on the go" or at your desk at work. I always eat mine first thing when I get into work, because I love my sleep, so my pre-work routine is waking up at the last possible moment, rolling out of bed, hopping in the shower, getting dressed quick, then usually getting to work 5-10 minutes late. There can be NO DOUBT that eating breakfast helps with weight loss though. So it's worth squeezing it in where you can. Even on weekends, when I sleep in, I wake up at my normal time, eat my protein bar, take my Vitamins, then go back to sleep! So my suggestions are: add a protein bar or shake for breakfast cut out the grazing and instead have scheduled, pre-measured Snacks try tracking your food for a week or two just to make sure you really are where you think you are with your calories and macros, then maybe try adjusting up or down as needed -
Today I'm six weeks postop and was able to meet with my surgeon for a check up but I was told that he would like me to be under 200 pounds by my next six week check up. I'm concerned that I'm actually not losing a lot of weight and I'm barely losing 1 to 2 pounds a week. Does anybody have any ideas on meal plans and/or work out tips that I can work on so I can boost my weight lost?
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Hallelujah, it's finally happening!
AnnMarie23 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my WLS on August 23rd and was not losing any weight. Pre Op I was 311 and stalled for about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks out with minimal weight loss. It was the weirdest thing, almost over night I started having great progress and am now at 291. So, for anyone out there who is experiencing what I did, have faith! this will also happen for you. There is a lot of great advice and good people on this forum, listen to them. AnnMarie -
Ok, I am new and still researching this WLS. So here is my question: From reading the WLS boards, why do the RNY patients seem to loose weight faster than lapbanders. I realize they are re-routing the intestines, but isn't the stomach pouch the same size (after you get to your restriction point). Don't both groups have to follow the same rules, chew, chew chew, no white products (bread, sugar, etc.). IF both groups are consuming high protien, low fat, then why the difference? I am not a NUT (and I mean nutritionist not the other kind), but why so big differences??
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there are many factors that determine your rate of weight loss, many of which you have little or no control over - e.g., age, gender, metabolic rate, starting BMI, whether or not you lost a lot of weight prior to surgery. The one factor you DO have control over is whether or not you're sticking to your program. In the end, your level of commitment will have a MUCH greater impact on your ultimate success than your rate of weight loss will. I was a slow loser from the get-go, and I ended up losing 100% of my excess weight. SOOOO....are you sticking to your plan? Weighing/measuring things? Logging everything that goes into your mouth? If not, start with that. If yes, then unfortunately, you ARE a slow loser, but that doesn't mean that you can't get to your goal. It takes hard work and commitment, but you will eventually get there.
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No reason to say the same thing as above, However look at it as positive look at the weight loss you have acquired - So it may take you a little longer Just stay focused and on track. In years ahead willl it really matter that it took 16 months to get healthy and at your goal weight Vs the frustration you are feeling being anxious to get it off quickly. It wont matter down the road, Stay healthy and you got this! FYI mix up your calories a little and do some intermittent fasting to break the stalls. Worked for me
