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It's the weekend! What was your NSV this week?
doingit4me2017 replied to biginjapan's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I went on a college visit with my daughter on Friday, and I was able to wear a shirt from my closet that was a smaller size! And my jeans were loose! Only 3 weeks post sleeve. It felt great! -
Can anyone tell me what this actually might mean? I understand non-cream and puréed but does that mean that any non-cream Soup can be puréed and enjoyed? This is part of my stage 2 (week 2) post op diet. I'm pretty sure the staff at my surgeon's office wants to kill me with all of my questions!! Bringing it to the forum while I wait for a callback. Thanks!
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Welcome! I'm on day 6 of my 2 week preop diet. I'm just now getting to the point where I'm not miserable most of the day - I have my moments. And I've learned to appreciate chicken broth.
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I called the Dr's office today and have an appointment for this Friday, Jan 9th to get a little fill. I have going 5 lbs in the past week, but, mother nature is visiting me so hopefull once I stop, I will shed a few pounds. Just keeping my other family updated!! PS. My sister has an appt on the same day to see about getting the surgery done. Is anyone familiar with Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield in Texas? Thanx--
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Last stage (Mine is called "Life Long") What are you eating early on?
J San replied to J San's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That's genius. I was using Protein2O up until about 2 weeks ago. I ran out and just forgot to resupply. Damn why did I forget about that. Thank you!!!! -
Last stage (Mine is called "Life Long") What are you eating early on?
J San posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So for those of you that are starting this stage and those of you who have gone through it, What are/were you eating at the beginning of this stage? I am a week in and have not been able to make my protein goal 85g or my water goal 80oz. I saw my NUT on Tuesday and she suggested sipping a protein shake between meals. I tried this the last two days and it's worse. I'm having breakfast then making a shake to sip on. Had to skip lunch and had about 1/2oz of chicken for dinner both days. Have not had anything else other than water and vitamins. I'm just to full. Before I saw her (my NUT) I was having a shake for breakfast, 2oz of either chicken or lean steak for lunch and a shake for dinner. Was closer to hitting my protein goal, about 70 to 75g. Closer with water intake as well. I know in time it will get easier but I was just wondering who was able to meet goals or come close and what they were doing not to get so full? Thanks for the feed back in advance. -
Don't listen to the negative advice, and definitely stay off the threads about everyone's horror stories. I made the same mistake. Got me all freaked out, and doubting my decision. Three weeks post band and I'm feeling pretty much back to normal, and down 20 lbs. It feels scary but its worth it!
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anyone else ten months out not happy
grandmaacj replied to grandmaacj's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Arlene that is fantastic how much weight you have lost. You are doing way better than me. But I'm doing ok just at a stall for some time now. I'm hoping new exercise, adding shakes back in, etc will give me boost. Good luck and keep up great job. -
I know someone just posted that people should essentially quit thier bitching, but I don't care if I'm bitching b/c I have EARNED that right too! I have been at basically a 10-11 week plataeu, I'm eating under 1200 calories per day, I'm tracking my everything at fitday.com, I'm exersizing 20 minutes per day (I know I need to make it more but from someone who NEVER exersized pre-band I'm doing pretty damn good. Anyways, to lose weight you have to burn more calories than you eat. I am convinced those 250 calories an Isopure shake with skim milk is what is making me maintain. I'm thru with them! I will just eat meat everyday and hope that is enough protein. Now without that shake I can cut my calories by 250 per day.
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Ok new here and so oh confused
lindata replied to Jillbeme65's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Right after surgery you're not hungry for about the first week, maybe longer if you're lucky. Then you're so terrified of screwing up your band/stomach/esophagus/all of the above that you won't want to eat the wrong way. -
Hi Everyone, I am about 4 weeks out from having the sleeve surgery. Still undergoing pre-op tests. The more I read about the surgery, and more specifically, the results, the more excited I am to have it. I am wondering if anyone can offer some tips and suggestions for me as I begin this journey. Really looking forward to sharing with everyone. Thanks ahead of time for your support. Diann
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Hi I'm Glenda, I lost 108 lbs on my own, then decided to have gastric bypass to get to my goal weight. I'm so glad to join this group. I'm 3 weeks post surgery down 29lbs. I have problems getting my water and food in. I get so full so quickly. I'm afraid I'm not getting the proper nutrition. My fear is my upcoming vacation I'm going to Costa Rica. I'll be 10 weeks post surgery then. Very apprehensive about how I'll manage my food. Help please.
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I'm giving up daily protein shakes!
HarleyNana replied to lovecats85's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I NEVER did the Protein drinks, OMG, the thought of drinking one makes me wanna heave. (Although, a milkshake, as long as it doesn't taste like milk and is as thick as ice cream, is ok). Talk to Vines, she's having a problem too, bless her heart. Me, I've been at the same weight so long, I don't even think of looking at the scales more than every other week. I'm concentrating on getting into a size 12, the heck with the scales. -
2Nd Endoscopy And Still Ulcers And "very" Red Stomach ?
Odee posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my follow up endoscopy today and unfortunately my ulcers haven't healed. (not bacterial) I wasn't even awake long and completely coherent when he was talking to me. He (doctor) seemed very agitated when he told me and said things were "on hold" for now and he was going to compare my results from a few weeks ago and come back and talk to me. He also said my stomach was very red. He never came back and by now I was dressed and waiting to get discharged so one of the nurses paged him. When she had him on the phone, he told her to tell me, to call him at the office on Monday. I was released with the instructions to double the prilosec. I called his office after I was home for a couple hours because I had a question for the coordinator about my sleep study. While we were talking I told her about the follow up endoscopy and that I'm supposed to call the doctor on Monday. She said he is off on Monday's and in surgery on Tuesdays and etc. etc. She said just call me Monday and we'll figure it out. So now I'm confused about how this changes the plan for surgery and I am disappointed in my doctor. He was honest with me today when he was talking to me before the endoscopy and said he didn't remember me but he see's hundreds of patients. My first endoscopy was in January. Today I was number 11 of 12 patients he was doing endoscopy's on. Anyhow, I'll get over being disappointed in him, my biggest concern if this means I will not be able to have surgery. Anyone else have this experience or any advice at this stage for me ? Thanks ! -
Hi, I got my lapband on 6/9/11 so almost a week! I seem to be having a lot of gas and diarrhea and I wondered if that's normal? I have completed 5 days of "clears plus protein shakes" and moved onto "Pureed with Protein Drinks" . Thanks.
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Newly Banded - Digestion Question
phatgirl 2011 replied to mirihawk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Rachel is right. lol since no food...liquids was all I got. I was on clear liquids for 2 weeks! lol so... and that includes the protein shakes. But I couldn't do them. So clear liquids it was. And believe it was hell for two whole weeks! lol But you'll make it and it will be a distant memory a couple of months from now. -
After goal, how do you stop losing?
Tiffykins replied to mb20mom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You increase your calorie intake, and add more healthy carbs back into your diet. Instead of being in the "weight loss" mode, you switch over to maintaining mode. I need to shoot for about 1000 calories a day now that I'm at goal. I'm still only hitting 850-900, but I am adding in more carbs. Some days, I don't hit my Protein goal of 60 grams, but other days I hit 80. I just started trying to maintain so it's hit or miss. I haven't lost any weight in a week, and actually have been bouncing up and down with this 1.5lbs on the scale for the last week. Some days it's there, the next day it will be gone. Plus, I am back on track at the gym with my strength and weight training program. I should be able to burn the fat, and build muscle. Since a pound of fat and a pound of muscle weighs the same (it's a myth that muscle weighs more, a pound is a pound), I am hoping this will help me tone up, and get rid of the bulky belly fat I still have while helping me maintain my current weight. I do weights 3 days a week, I bowl for 2-2.5 hours on Wednesday, and then I do 1 hour of cardio per week. I plan on starting back doing my Hip Hop Abs work out at home for my cardio because I do not have enough muscle tone for the spin class that I went to. I need to build some strength before I get back into spinning. -
swiftflow... let us know how your experiment turns out. It would be great if we could prevent stalls. Also its probably healthier for our metabolisms if we can keep our calorie intake a little higher.
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Well, crap. I have a hernia.
AlanSimmons replied to AlanSimmons's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep, I did have an endoscopy, but that was just for an anatomical compatibility check. The little guy that I'm dealing with now only rears his hear when I'm lying down and pull my knees up and push my butt up in the air. I was banded July 22, so I'm just a few weeks post-op. I plan on calling my doc tomorrow and finding out what's up. Thanks so much! -
Why do u feel like your doing something wrong? Everyones body is different as I'm learning myself. I've only lost 3 lbs @ 2 weeks post op.
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Probably nothing wrong if your eating maybe 1/4 cup at meals I imagine its liquids and getting as much liquids as possible probably not 64oz but trying to get close you know with the small amt. your eating you will loose the weight. Sometimes the body needs time to adjust It thinks you are starving and will not give it up easily but next week I bet it will be a quick drop thats what happens to most. Just put the scale away for a week or two relax and let it happen. Good luck!! Remember our motto always be sipping!
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I'm 8 months post op! I feel great today!! I've had so many struggles and haven't lost as much weight as I probably should have.. I got my band April 11th 2014.. My port flipped and I had to have it flipped back on June 30th 2014. Then just a few weeks ago. (December 2nd) I had hernia surgery! Everything seemed to be pulling me down!! I could go to the gym in those times after the surgeries. Having to wait 2-4 weeks before being able to work out again. I was so frustrated. I remember crying cause I just felt like "when will this give so I can loss they weight!" But I'm doing good now and will be going back to the gym after New Years! I'm happy to say I went from 317lbs down to 251lbs in this 8 months! I know it could be more but for all the crap I had to go through I think I'm doing ok!! I'm very proud of myself for the first time in years! Watching myself get into smaller jeans is thrilling!! I went from a size 26 Jean to a 18-20 Jean and from a 4-5XL shirt to a 2xl. I use to beat myself up about my numbers but I looked at myself today and could finally see that beautiful women in there!! Merry Christmas all!!
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Anyone from Michigan and went to Hurley?
JonesyMichigan posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello I am going to start my liquid diet on the 21st of August, and surgery is September 4, so far, everything is just sinking in. I was approved after 1 and a half years of weekly one on one and group therapy because the pyschiartist told me I had to complete this before consideration. Has anyone else had to have therapy? And, I have to continue it at least six months after surgery, which, I love and trust my therapist, so this is the easy part. I am worried about 1). Excess skin hanging and if insurance will cover a tuck? 2). Seems like my boyfriend is not happy because he is saying I will find another man if I get skinny,:tt2: which, I wonder if anyone has had negative support from love ones, and what did they do about it? I am having my surgery at Hurley, and would appreciate any advice from my new lapBand family to answer my questions, or just write me a note or reassurance. Thanks for letting me join this family!:tongue: Jonesy 43 female mother of three -
Employer FMLA / Short Term Disability
BLERDgirl replied to Beautiful Mess's topic in Insurance & Financing
Yes short term disability only kicks in after you have used up sick time. The downside of having PTO instead of sick/vacation/personal days is it then views all of it that way. Think about how your body works. I had a really easy surgical process. I could easily have gone back to work after a week off. My doctor advises his patients to take at least 2 weeks off. -
Hey All, Don't know if this is appropriate or not, but thought I'd start here. I have some home exercise equipment, and I would like to reclaim some floor space! I work out a local gym 5 days a week, and have no use for home equipment anymore (I need the inspiration of the masses)! I know some people are just getting started, and prefer the privacy of their own home. My equipment is older, but in very good condition - very very very rarely used. It is (was?) top-of-the-line in its day. Precor 910ei Treadmill (electronic readout, incline adjustable), new cost over 2,000.00 Precor 730e Dual Action Stair Climber (electronic readout, upper body workout and stair-stepper), new cost? don't remember. Also have a new Total Gym 11000DLX with all the bells and whistles, plus some extras. If interested, and you can pick these up, I will sell these items super cheap:) I am in the DFW area, and would love to have someone have these that would use them. Please excuse if this post is inappropriate....but I thought what better place than to offer to my band buddies!
