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Thanks for the well wishes everyone! I'm thankful for this band. While I'm eating pretty "normal", I have not gained like my previous pregnancy. Yahoo! I love y'all and will be back to see how you're doing.
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Losing more than just my weight...
TracyNYC replied to rcain03@hotmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I posted a related thread just the other night. Mine is about losing friends. (I am not married) It is so sad that people have problems when we change. I was never a mouse, but am way more assertive now. I think my best friend does not like it. She has sort of been 'the boss' in our friendship, and now does not like it that I stand up to her more. She struggles with her weight but tells me all the time she would never do the band. She can do it alone and HAS with WW/shakes/pills (the whole route). She sees the band as cheating and the easy way out. In the past I would not have said much, but now i say that if it so easy, why not do it? or I know you can lose the weight, I could too, but it is always back. She does not like that. I can not offer wisdom on the marriage issue other than you know your husband best and if you think you can resolve some issues or not. Good Luck. -
Silly Question about tickers and weight loss
sil replied to daningje's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I included the weight i lost before surgery it was 40lbs then after two weeks post-op i lost 19lbs. so some people do. -
Silly Question about tickers and weight loss
Donnainva replied to daningje's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost weight and if I'm gonna advertise how much I weigh/lost. it's going to make me look good. I would never have gone on such a strict diet as the liver shrinking one if I wasn't having the band done It's a part of the process. Did I mention that I lost weight? -
Where Are You One Year Out?
Lissa replied to Nikki613's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The VERY short version: I'm 10.5 months out, have lost 110 pounds. I'm fitter, healthier and happier than I was before surgery. I was given a year to live in June, 2011 if I didn't lose a significant amount of weight. It's been more than a year since that prognosis and my future is so bright I gotta wear shades! -
Fibromyalgia/cgronic Fatigue Syndrome
music1618 replied to punk.rock.mama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have RA and the weight loss has helped. I am having a flare right now, but confident it is the crazy weather and issues with insurance and medication. -
It would seem that if you are self pay, there are less hoops to jump through and less requirements that have to do with weight. From what I've read on this board every geographic area, and indeed every clinic has there own set of criteria. It also depends on co-morbidities, family history etc. It seems pretty individualized.
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My surgeon and insurance have the same requirements--BMI over 35 with at least one comorbidity or BMI over 40 with no comorbidities. My surgeon wants patients to be at least 100 lbs overweight. When I went to my seminar he addressed self-pay issues and didn't mention whether or not any of the requirements are waived for self-pay. I see a lot of tickers on here and really wonder why someone would have surgery at certain weights. But we don't really know everybody's histories, if they have yo-yo'ed for years, if they have medical problems, etc. I also can see where the band can be a preventative because if your weight is only going up, why wait until you need to lose 150 lbs if you can do it when you only need to lose 80?
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September 12 sleevers lastest updates!
Cessna150 replied to SleeveShelly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleeved 9-11-12 day of surgery weight 287 Todays weight 233 54 pounds in almost four months, but it does seem to be slowing down. -
I think that's your answer. You've gone from liquids to a more solid food. It's very normal to gain a few pounds at this stage. But don't let it concern you. Once your body gets adjusted it will fall back off in no time at all. I'm sure you've heard people say that the first six weeks is for healing and you shouldn't be concerned about weight loss. If not, then you just did. *grins* Any weight loss prior to getting that first fill is considered a bonus. Besides, you know it's not logical to keep up a 28 pound per month loss. You'd be a sack of lose skin! Yuck! Get your mind focused on the goal of 2 pounds per week and you'll get settled into the groove. You're doing a wonderful job! Relax and enjoy the ride!
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wow u look amazing!! what are u doing cause i cant seem to getthis weight off me like that i was banded aug 11, and have lost 51 lbs i feel i should have lost more by now. i have a 10 cc band right now its filled @ 6 cc going back next week to get another fill. i just dont understand where im going wrong. -
Stall? Only Two Weeks Out?
sleeve523 replied to Lisa's Hope's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone. I am a newbie. I had my surgery on May 23. I am feeling fine no pain, up mad walking, and food is going down good. BUT I am NOT losing any weight. Please help. The scale has not moved from 228.2. What can I do? I have not had but one bowel movement. -
Hello, I hope all is well. I am new on this site. Today I will attend my seminar and I am excited. God bless you on your sucess. At first I was very hestiant but everyone around me is getting something done or if I lose weight I gain it back. I am annoyed with this already. I want to be healthy & maintain my weight. Hope to hear from you soon! -
Congratulations on the new sleeve and welcome to the loser's bench! When I started working out again, it was more of just getting into the habit of walking and just going to the gym. The goal is not to be sore or winded after every workout. Get into the habit of going first. I started with walking for about 10 minutes in the morning and going to the gym for about 20 minutes four times a week. I started by just doing 20 minutes of cardio at the lower levels and no weights. As I got in the habit of going and started seeing results, I enjoyed working out longer and pushed myself a bit more every month and added weights. But I also did not overdo it because I didn't want to burn out. Now I go 4-5 days a week and do cardio + weights for about one hour total three times a week and cardio only for 45-60 minutes on the days, depending on how I feel. I gave myself a cap of 60 minutes because I'll burn out if I go more than that. Best of luck to you and continued success!
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I was banded Monday morning and have been very bloated since. I know the gas and bloat are normal at first, but was so bad last night I decided to step on the scale. It says I am up 10 pounds from Monday morning pre-op weigh in. Is this normal? Should I be concerned?
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Already Thinking About Plastic Surgery
joatsaint replied to MyssJones's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
From what I've seen on Youtube and in threads, wait at least a year post-op because your skin is still shrinking. I'm 2 years out this month and just now feel like my skin has stopped shrinking and that I'm a my maintenance weight. -
Thank you, Donali. It may get me a while to get around to it, but I want to post "before and during" photos. I don't even have a photo of me since I've lost weight yet, but I hope to have the nerve to get one soon. I have gotten so used to avoiding having my picture taken. Thanks so much for the info. I am not very computer literate, so I may have to try to private message you with questions if I have problems, if that's ok. Nancy
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Losing more than just my weight...
drm1123 replied to rcain03@hotmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just got my surgery and I don't forsee this happening to me partly because my husband and I split before my weight gain and my friends have seen me all kinds of sizes so now when I lose weight they will probably make bets on how long it will last. However, what is happening to you has happened to many people I have met in support groups. I believe it all comes from insecurities of both your friend and your husband. However, this time is all about you now. Do what is good for you, love yourself and don't play into their games and insecurities. I recommend you attend support groups and also if possible seek professional help, i.e. family therapist, psychologist... it helps -
YEAH!!! FINALLY my first fill
Beachy_Babs replied to carolann0117's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yay! Glad to know that you're happy and got your first fill. I was scared that it would hurt too...I don't like needles! Good luck and keep us posted on your weight loss -
Exercise after Surgery (worries!)
lauraellen80 replied to DojiGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have problems with my lower back, S/I joint, and hip, which was one of the reasons I decided to get surgery. I was caught in this cycle of not being able to exercise (or even take a short walk), and then gaining more weight, which made the pain worse. Like you, I was also concerned about being able to walk after surgery like they wanted me to. But since surgery (just 1 week ago) I've actually been able to walk better than I have in a couple years without pain. I lost about 25 lbs under the dietitian's monitoring for a couple months prior and on the pre-op diet, so maybe that was enough to get some of the pressure off my back. I only took pain meds in the hospital and before bed for a few days after, so I don't think that's it. The recumbent bike may be a good way to get exercise in, but part of the reason that they emphasize walking right off the bat is to help work out the gas that's pumped into you during surgery, so I don't know if the bike would help with that or not. Good luck! Here's to no more (okay, less) pain! Edited to add: Like @@kimby1029 said, Water aerobics is great for joint pain. I cannot wait to get back to my classes at the Y. If you can find some deep-water classes, even better, because you won't be pushing off the floor of the pool, so it's even less stress on your knee. -
I am scheduled to have surgery July 6th...and I have been reading these boards for tips and hints. One thing that I read in the frequently asked questions is about exercise. It's recommended you start walking ASAP. Last year I tore the meniscus on my right knee, had surgery....but it is still very painful. My doctor told me weight loss would definitely help it! So my question is this....what are some other ways to exercise for anyone that walking isn't an immediate option? I have a recumbent stationary bike. I guess I'm pre-worrying, because I am SO ready to do this! I'm very excited/anxious, and the one thing that I see over and over that seems to help people be successful is walking. My doctor told me that even losing 40 pounds will diminish the pain and make long walks a realistic goal! I just want to make sure I can get to a 40 pound loss!!! Thanks in advance! Doji
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Stall At 2 1/2 Weeks Out
therealjennygreen replied to Stardusted's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That is happening to me also. My surgery was sept 27th, and I lost 12 lbs the first week out. I have now gone an entire week without losing anything, and I gained a pound. Don't know what's going on but I hope it passes soon! Today my surgeon has started me on "sensible" solids. So I can have chicken, turkey, cheeses, and other basic foods just no high sugar and fat. Scares me because I've been on liquids and stalled and now I have to start eating more food. -
How long did your honeymoon stage last?
VSGAnn2014 replied to SlimJill's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I DEFINITELY am not a veteran yet. I'm 6-1/2 months post-op and have lost 77 pounds, with 8 pounds to go before goal. At some point it became obvious that I'd lost enough that my weight loss began to slow. After all, a body that's 77 pounds lighter doesn't burn as many calories. That's just logical. And the longer I've been post-op, the more my stomach has healed (it's no longer swollen) and the more volume of food I can eat. BTW, I SHOULD be eating more food than I did initially. If I were still eating only 600-800 calories a day, my metabolic rate would have accustomed itself to a starvation menu and I'd be missing important nutrition. By the end of Month One I averaged 800 calories/day with 60-70 grams of Protein. In Month Five I started eating an average of 1,000 calories a day with 80-90 grams of protein. A few weeks ago I began eating more like 1,200 calories a day with 90-100 grams of protein. With 8 pounds to go I'm still losing weight steadily, but more slowly. Although I've enjoyed a few special meals, I haven't gone "hog wild" (and couldn't have with the sleeve's restriction). I haven't had any unusual cravings that I haven't been able to control. I sometimes eat small amounts of "bad carbs" (Pasta, rice, potatoes, breads) but the amounts are small, and I don't do that daily. So I guess, behavior-wise, I'm still in the honeymoon phase. I don't fight eating protein first or eating lots of protein and colored vegetables and fruits. I don't plan to indulge in lots of high-starch and high-sugar carbs until after I've reached goal. And I'm certainly don't have maintenance figured out yet, because I'm not there yet. For me, the sleeve has given me the head space to build and practice the basic eating habits I have always wanted to follow consistently. Those habits are just a lot easier now than they were before the sleeve. I think the factors that will help you be successful with WLS are compliance, consistency, common sense and personal accountability. BTW, I plan and track my menus daily on www.myfitnesspal.com. Good luck to you. -
Don't put of going to curves, once you get started it will become a habit. I go there 5 mornings a week and also bike ride after. I started out walking then added curves and now riding my bike! I will be 3 months out on the 4th and have dropped 67 pounds so I am half way to my goal. As for ice cream, I buy weight watchers and treat myself with one aday so I don't eat something bad! Good luck, you can do it.
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I am a little confused....I was banded in July '05, I had a fill in September and then again in November. I am at 2 cc. Most of January and February I felt ike I could eat a horse and that I wouldn't have any trouble doing so. The only time I felt any restriction was when I went on a cruise. I wasn't able to eat much of anything. Actually lost about 10 lbs when everyone else gained about 10 lbs. I went to the doctor in late February for a fill but he said everything was the way it was suppose to be so he wouldn't let me have a fill. I thought he was crazy since I didn't feel any restriction at all. Now, almost 3 weeks later, I am unable to eat anything other than liquids. What is up with that? My restriction changes all the time. Many have said I probably feel more restricted during stressful times and all, I can understand that, but I don't feel as though I am going through any stress right now. And to make matters worse, I passed out in the shower this morning. I was standing there, realized I wasn't feeling well so I thought I would sit down, but I guess before I could, I passed smooth out and fell out of the shower with my head banging against the bathroom tile floor. Thank goodness my husband had not left to go run yet and was still there when it happened. He said when he came in I was staring straight up, not blinking and he thought I was dead. Next thing I remember was him yelling at me to wake up. We went to the clinic, but they couldn't find anything. Hopefully it was just my sugar dropping low for a moment or something. Has anyone else ever suffered from the restriction issue?
