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Im just not hungry! I didn't drink or eat anything until 3PM. When I do try to have some puree I'm so full after only 3-4 little scoops on a baby spoon (baby spoon is not full) If I do eat I don't have 6 meals a day, maybe only 1 or 2. Is that normal at this stage? I'm also on a weightless stall, I've been stuck at the same weight for 4 days. I makes me not want to eat or drink anything at all. I have a hard time getting my protein in. I manage 1 premier protein a day. Tell me this is all normal? Will I get into the swing of things soon?
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3 Week Post Op
iluvbears42@yahoo.com replied to MizzNewLife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You are not going to lose weight every day and sometimes not every week. You have to stop getting on the scale. As far as eating your pouch can hold on an average 3 oz. You may still have swelling in there. Just eat what you can and the rest let it be for now. -
Lap Band To Sleeve Questions
lady lisa replied to teshadb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can tell you that it normally has to be found medically necessary or a serious problem with the band. Not just the fact that you may not have lost enough weight. Just know that it is very hard to find anyone to accept Humana for weight loss surgery and especially for a revision, if they cover revisions at all. And yes, any good program is also going to make you go through their requirements the same as any new patient, unless you are considering using the same surgeon. -
Don't worry about the scales....you need to focus on NSV (none scale victories) for example loose clothing....I have went from a size 50-52 and is currently wearing 40-42, but I still want to lose more weight. Be encouraged!
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3 weeks post op observations
Mytimenow17 replied to msb-001's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you so much for your story, and Congratulations on your weight loss!!! That is awesome!! I will be visiting family the weekend I start my 3rd phase, so I am a bit concerned about what i can/will eat. And just hope I don't get sick. I know so will have to have shakes while so am there, and drink plenty of fluids, but kinda scared about what to eat. Thanks again for sharing your story! You are doing great!! -
Everything you're feeling is completely normal. The first couple of months pretty much suck. You just had major surgery, you're sore, tired, hungry, trying to figure out the whole eating thing mentally and socially. And yes, I think all of our expectations about surgery were pretty much wonky. We hear about these massive weight loss numbers, and for some reason think we are going to be at goal and living happily ever after in 6 months. That's far from realistic for most of us. The 3rd week stall is a completely normal thing that happens to 99% of WLS patients. And besides, weight loss isn't linear. If you look at it on a chart, it looks more like step on stairs than a straight line downward. We stall, go up, go down, and sometimes back up again. Then we have a whoosh, and boom...down 5 pounds. It's really strange! Take it from someone who is almost 4 years out...it gets better. Once you get into more normalcy and into a groove, you'll start feeling better about your new lifestyle. I feel completely normal other than I get full faster than other folks. And it's not even as fast as it used to be anymore, unfortunately. Don't stress, and just go with the flow. Take this time to learn all you can about health and nutrition in order to be as successful as possible losing--and more importantly---keeping the weight off. I won't even go into what a complete pain in the ass that is! Hang in there. I promise it will get better.
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the first week in july is my last dr. appointment before we can schedule my surgery. I'm only 23. This thing happened all because an insurance company turned me down because of my weight. I had the chance to sign up for COBRA through aetna since I worked at Starbucks. This was the best thing to happen. The process has been nothing but easy. This is a true answer to prayer. My goal is to get healthy. I'm only 4' 11'' and weight over 212. I'd love to loose 90. God.. and I just want to be in a healthy relationship too. So here begins my journey... GO!
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1 month post op and this experience has not been anything like I thought it would be. I didn't think I had unrealistic expectations. I did a lot of research and have spent way too much time on social media. [emoji6] I knew I would have a rough go mentally for a few weeks and planned on having lots of nausea and struggling with eating. Ive had no issues with my eating (of course its all been liquids to this point.) But I didn't realize the depth of the mental/emotional aspect. It's hard to face your own demons and accept the fact that "this is where I am" and now it's time to fix it. I thought I had done that while deciding to have surgery. I didn't. I also thought the weight loss would be steady for the 1st few months. I thought stalls would come around month 3. Mine hit WEEK 3. In fact I've gained 2 lbs this week. I'm still on puréed food. I've heard you're still losing even if the scale doesn't move. But I'm not. I take my measurements 1x a week. I've lost 1 inch from my stomach, chest, hips and legs over this last month. Don't get me wrong - losing is losing, but again, I thought I would see it quicker for the 1st few months. It seems everyone talks about how much energy they have and how much they LOVE their VSG. I have NO energy what so ever. It's overwhelming for me. I want to be motivated and excited for all that is ahead. But I feel like I'm failing. Like I'm doing something wrong... I'm trying to trust in the process. I'm trying to focus on drinking (no where close to 64oz yet) and eating protein. I'm gagging down Milk of Magnesia. I am walking for 40 mins everyday. I'm trying to stay positive. I really am. Some days it's hard. Really hard. Venting is done. [emoji5]
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I bought the most AWSOME bike today!!!
Firefly2 replied to fern's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats... Congrats... Congrats on the weight loss and the Adult Big Wheel Fern!!!!!!! The bike looks like it would be alot of fun!!!!! Can't wait to see pics!!! -
Approved - now comes the scary part-mental hurdles
phowell replied to NewYearNewMe2025's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have also been thinking about that. I have to take classes before I can have mine done and have to lose some weight before they will do the surgery. What scares me is that it is so hard to not eat everything because of the "last meal" syndrome. I am hoping I can get the weight off before my banding on Jan 2nd!! I am with you! Brain hunger is way different (and more challenging) than stomach hunger! -
1 Year Post-Op And Haven't Lost Anything Since Surgery, Back At Weight Watchers
KristyT replied to Merle's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I have been on ambien for 2 years and I am not sure what problem you all are having with it but it sounds to me like you have other issues going on here. if you are eating peanut butter cups and melting peanut butter and eating a half gallon of ice cream then this is not the band failing you, this is you making bad choices. when you say the band was making you vomit, how were you eating? were you eating slow, chewing, small bites, taking your time and choosing right foods, not fried or breads or things that get stuck? you should find out if your surgeon office has a nutritionist or counselors you can speak to in order to help you get to the root of the problem. I myself make bad food choices so what I do to help limit that is I dont have it in my house. if you have no control over what you eat at night then remove the peanut butter and ice cream, dont have it in your house, instead have greek yogurt, sugar free pudding, low fat cottage cheese, things you can snack on that are not necessarily bad for you. I was given cookies, candies, pies cakes at christmas time, i found myself eating them and when i got on the scale and seen i had gained 3 lbs in a week. I immediately took action and threw all of that bad food in the garbage and took it outside for fear i would get it back out of the garbage. food addiction and bad choices are the hardest thing to do with the lapband but remember, it is only a tool and it does work if you work with it. good luck to you -
First Lap Band Fill - 5cc's Bam!
Dawn200321 replied to AZArmyWife36's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgen did exactly the same thing to me. I was doing well too. I had lost 14 pounds in one month and even they were impressed. Said a lot of people gain in the first six weeks before thier fill. I thought for sure I would not even need one but sure enough a whole 5 CCS....I dont understand why -
Not that it will be much help, but I was sleeved the 24th of August, and just hit 41 lbs lost. My doctor was ok with my weight loss. He said that women who aren't hugely overweight just don't lose as fast as say, a 450 lb guy. Slow and steady wins the race! Also, are you exercising? That might help speed it up. I haven't yet for various reasons, but will be hopping on that wagon very soon.
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Lap Band To Sleeve Questions
trish151 replied to teshadb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree that it probably has a lot to do with your insurance. For my band, I had to be on a 3 month medically supervised weight loss program (that was a joke), I had to have a psych eval (which was a joke) and EKG. For my revision, I actually went in for an appointment to get a fill because I was not getting full off of my cup size portion. When I went in they found that my esophogus had dilated. They took 1 cc out of my band and sent me home with not much information. I called the surgeon's office and set up an appointment with him. He sent me for an upper GI and found that my band had slipped. After that, it took them a week to submit the paperwork to the insurance company. It was approved in two days and my surgery date was set for May 30. The day of surgery, they made me take a pregnancy test, drew blood, and did an EKG and took me straight to surgery. I am so thankful I did not have to go through all of the hoops again. I'm 3 days out and am feeling much better. -
Disappointed my patient advocate told me that sleeve patients have babies with low birth weight...and i am still wanting another baby and a sleeve ...what's your experience
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Hair loss! Will it ever stop?
sr910 replied to Flupie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
http://www.obesityaction.org/wp-content/uploads/Weight-Loss-Surgery-and-Hair-Loss.pdf -
Has anyone gone through the months of pre-surgery only to be denied at the last minute? I stress about this because the surgeon told me after I complete the nutritional evaluations and tests they will submit all information to the insurance company to get the final clearance. I just wondered how often this happens, because I figured when I first sign up with my weight and health condition they would deny me in the beginning if I weren't a potential candidate. Thoughts? (My final tests are the end of November and my potential surgery date is January 2)
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I have had bad painful periods since I had my kids. I have Percocet for he pain, I get bad migraines starting two days before also morning sickness as well but all day long. With my labors, I had no drugs and didn't think it was that too bad. As for cycles, mine have been sort of regular give or take a few days off each month. I'm hoping after surgery mine will be better. I know women who haven't had a period in years, then have the surgery, lose weight and surprise, hello my monthly friend. ~Jenn~ Surgery date 5/18/16
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slow downs happen all over the place, some generally effect everyone at the same time, but lots are just all over the board individual occurrences. Having a higher starting BMI, you can drop some serious amounts of weight, your call out stats appear to show 100 lbs already since March, which is fantastic. Pay attention to your BMR, the amount of calories you burn just from being alive. As we age, and as we lose weight, this number drops. So we have to adjust our routine to keep the weight loss the same rate (or just accept the changes) https://www.active.com/fitness/calculators/bmr So for you, without knowing your age, I'll just assume 35 Your starting BMR was 3042 calories per day Today your BMR would be 2607 calories per day That's a rather large change in caloric burn per day , 435 calories less per day are getting burned, just because you lost 100 lbs. So, keep tracking your intakes, keep your water intake in the 128oz range if possible, and keep exercising. You'll either need to accept the slower weight loss or change your daily exercise or intake or both to cover the 435 calorie change to keep your original caloric deficit the same. Hope that helps!
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Today was the first post op appointment since my surgery on 3/20 ...my last weigh-in was at the pre op appointment on 3/11... Since 3/11 I have lost 19lbs ...I have been strictly following my doctors post op diet ..haven't had any problems with reflux or any "stuck" episodes ???? I definitely feel when enough is enough .i'm currently on water/yogurt/pudding /popsicles/creamy Soups /premiere Protein shakes -aka-full liquids stage which hasn't been too bad ..I'm not hungry at all so I have to make myself eat . I'm still a little sore but only around the port site and since I'm not eating enough I don't have much energy but I still make it a point to go for a walk every day ???? Although I've lost 19lbs I'm sure most of it is from Water weight so once I start to actually eat again (Saturday) I will lose a lot slower which is a-okay with me ...my goal has never been to lose 100lbs in 6 months I just wanted to lose steadily and be healthy ???? Will update again in a week ❤️❤️feel free to ask me any questions ????
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Dr. Valenzuela? Mi Doctor Hospital?
magicianbeautician74 replied to KarlaG's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I had mine with Dr Ortiz at mi doctor hospital. I believe it was previously a military hospital. It is not fancy by any stretch. But I was checked every 30 min or so after my surgery, my husband was provided a bed beside me and didn't leave my side other than when in the OR. English was not a barrier whatsoever, and they were very kind and compassionate. They are more attentive than they are here In Canada. You will be in good hands. Sleeved Sept 10/2016 HW 267 SW 252 current weight 232 -
My surgeon didn't prescribe a ppi?
Spinoza replied to loli_lotus's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Wow. Surgical regimes are so different. I had to inject blood thinners for a month even if I was running miles by then (I wasn't!) because of the serious risk of clots after bariatric surgery. I was prescribed a PPI for 4 weeks. I took it although I knew I was done with reflux within a few weeks of my sleeve, because my weight loss reduced my reflux symptoms so soon. -
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My surgeon didn't prescribe a ppi?
liveaboard15 replied to loli_lotus's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
all surgeons are different. If it becomes an issue you can get prescribed it after surgery. I dont know what surgery you are having but one other medication i was prescribed after surgery was a medication called Ursodiol for 1 year after surgery. It dissolves gall stones which many (not all) get after rapid weight loss. other than that i got hydrocodone in liquid form, The PPI medication for 1 month (they refused to renew it but i didnt need it anymore) Anti nausea medication that was a green liquid, constipation medication (only needed that for a week or so) and that was it. -
Thanks Lynda! It is funny, because I am most self conscious of my arms. If I actually held them up, you could see my wings flapping in the breeze! And I think it comes from lifting my kids all the time (6yrs and 3.5yrs) because I don't lift weights, ever!
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The first thing that goes is water weight and some of us carry A LOT of it..esp obese people. I had to do two week liquid diet prior to surgery and after the first couple days it really wasn't that bad and by the 2nd week i wasn't even hungry. Good luck!
