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Hey all, I'm new here and just got sleeved this week. I'm doing fine so far, but am having the usual problems with head hunger and trying to break out of the munchies mode. My big problem now is that I have zero support at home. My wife had RNY several years ago, but has gained back most of the weight. She has no problem going in the kitchen and whipping up a big meal for her and the kids and sitting down in front of me and chowing down. This morning she made waffles with fruit and bacon of all things. Easily one of my favorite breakfasts and sat down as I was choking back my pills with a bottle of water and started eating. I simply said, "that really looks good" This wasn't the first time since I've been home from the hospitial, that she's done this. She asks me if I wanted her to move into the dining room and eat, which I replied yes. She gets all po'd about it. I mean I don't mind her making meals for her and the kids, but to sit down in front of me and chow down is just plain cruel. I supported her 100% when she when through her surgery. I didn't eat around her, I cooked what ever she wanted or needed. She's told me she won't be the food police and that its up to me to decide what I want to eat. I get that, but a little help would be nice. She controls the kitchen, not me. If I go and cook something she gets pissed because I am in her kitchen. I don't know what to do. I am so committed to making this sleeve thing work. I have to change my habits, but I am only human, and can't overnight become something different. It just sucks that she would act like this, when I need her the most. I am really afraid this is going to drive an already decent wedge in our marraige even further. I just don't know what to do.... Sorry for the rant. I have no one that I can talk to about this. I just wanted to get it off my chest.
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Ok, I finally made the decision to do something about my weight. Well, I decided something that I think will work. No more weight watchers, nutri systems, fad diets, pills, heck, even trying to eat sensible didnt work. My goal is to feel better and have more energy so I can want to exercise or even take walks. I want to fiqure out what activity I can do that I can really enjoy. I am scheduled for lb surgery next Friday. Please let this be the right decision. My co-ordinator is not going to be there after all, said she had a family emergency, but her team would take good care of me. The only reason I decided not to take a family member was because Shannon made me feel so reassured. Now What?:think Today weight 200lb and I am only 5'1"
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Ok, I finally made the decision to do something about my weight. Well, I decided something that I think will work. No more weight watchers, nutri systems, fad diets, pills, heck, even trying to eat sensible didnt work. My goal is to feel better and have more energy so I can want to exercise or even take walks. I want to fiqure out what activity I can do that I can really enjoy. I am scheduled for lb surgery next Friday. Please let this be the right decision. My co-ordinator is not going to be there after all, said she had a family emergency, but her team would take good care of me. The only reason I decided not to take a family member was because Shannon made me feel so reassured. Now What?:think Today weight 200lb and I am only 5'1"
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I for sure have had weight loss plateau but a mental plateau I'm not sure what that would be??? maybe I had one and did not know it ??
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Hello my name is Joyce and I am 39 years old and ready to turn 40 years.I had lost 150+ lbs in almost 2 years but sad to say I gained it all back and then some after my father passed away last year in January in front of me while doing CPR on him.I also suffer from back problems(a buldged disk an two slipped disks,I am COPD which has gotten much worse,I also have messed up knees.I had attended seminars in the past with my sister which had gastric and has done very well.At the time I didnt need any kind of surgery cause I was doing it on my own.I am wanting to get lap band done instead of gastric because I have seen the effects of my sisters surgery and some of the things she has experienced scared the crap right out of me.I know Georgetown does the lap band surgery but I would love more info on it please:crying:
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High liver enzymes
redhead_che replied to ZaylaEmora24's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had 2 month blood work last month and had high liver enzymes. My doc said it was because of the rapid weight loss and the liver is working harder. Doc said it was normal at this stage. -
Pre-Op Liquid Weight Gain?
coltonwade replied to previouslyplump's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can loose and gain as much as 5lbs in a day . I would suggest not weighting your self but weekly right now . I had my surgery on 11-14 an weighted myself daily at first, But once the loosing stopped I stopped weighting, its too frustrating . But its normal to lose and gain more than you think . The pre op diet is more about shrinking your liver more than anything, so just keep what your doing . -
@@ylluz - I was losing slower than the norm and felt the same way with my doctor. I am currently -98lbs and have been trying to get back on track for last week or so. As the others said - if you are losing - no matter how slow - ITS LOSING!!! Even a gain of a pound or so is OK - stay the course. If you get off (like I have done) get back on!!! we got this!
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I would have prepared my head because my band took care of my stomach. You give up food volume with the band. I have went to about a 8 month funeral for food volume in my head. Just this week (8 1/2 months from surgery) I can honestly say in my "head" I feel like "so what" to food in volume. I guess it was sort of easy because I don't really have a choice. I guess I could have it removed and gain back my weight plus more. I could tell I wasn't going to stop at my highest of 276 lbs. Having it removed would be like having a limb removed . edie
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I'm at perfect tightness--but my eating is in a rut! Some ideas, please...
do_i_remember replied to make33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Have you tried lettuce wraps? I make mine with ground chicken, mushrooms and water chesnuts. I add a little soy, oyster sauce etc. I found the recipe by googling Pei Wei lettuce wraps. They're good and easy to eat. I also do a lot of Thai and Chinese because I can do strong flavors and I eat with chop sticks. Makes me slow down! LOL Also, I make couscous with lots of minced veggies, sometimes I add a little minced chicken for protein. I like a strong vinegar taste and this fits the bill. Good luck and I'm impressed with your weight loss. -
I'm at perfect tightness--but my eating is in a rut! Some ideas, please...
make33 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm coming up on a year with my Band and I feel terrific, having lost 60+ pounds. I'm at the perfect tightness and I quite think I'm going to maintain around this weight. My problem? I'm having trouble coming up with anything different to eat day-to-day! I have 2 Protein shakes, one for Breakfast and one mid-afternoon to make sure I'm getting my protein numbers. I DO generally have yogurt or a cheese stick mid-morning. Then I have a mini-meal at lunch (1/4 cup leftovers, i.e. baked Beans, spaghetti, sloppy joe) and about 15 wheat thins (or other crackers). My real problem is with dinner: I find I have such trouble with EVERY type of meat except ground meat--cannot do chicken, beef, or pork--and I am even at the point that I can't do refried beans. Of course, no breads, but I can easily do meatloaf, hamburger, sloppy joe, spaghetti, chili. But then I find myself eating potato chips and dip as a side dish! (They go down so easily!) My dear husband, who really really roots for me, even mentioned tonight how many times he's noticed that I'm eating chips and dip for dinner--and that can't be right--it's easy, but I KNOW I've got to get away from it! I have trouble with mashed potatoes and mac & cheese--should I just steam the heck out of vegetables? I'm still losing--but I KNOW I've got to go for nutrition. What do you long-time banders have daily?? :tt2: -
5’2 with a bmi of 32. I paid for my surgery at Mexico so I didn’t have to worry about the financial part of it but I was terrified of being rejecting for not having a bmi higher enough. When I went there, I saw other women who were whole lot less bigger than I was and no one even mentioned my bmi. I was just warned a lot not to gain more than what I have mentioned on my charts prior to surgery. But yeah, as someone else mentioned it here, I did contemplate eating to gain if it meant I would get approved. And listen, no one understands how difficult losing weight is for you other than yourself. I lost 50 pounds and everyone else says I was not big enough to have gone for this surgery but I know how those 50 pounds affected my life and what losing them has done for me. No one else will ever understand that.
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Thanks for the encouragement ...I know the initial discomfort and pain will not be able to compare to all that I will gain!!!
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I love love love to walk. I was walking 2-3 miles a day my goal was 4 miles aDay In an hour. I nan do 2 miles in 30 min. So doable. That is until an old hip injury resurfaced. I had surgery on my left hip in 04. And was part of the reason I gain the weight. Now I'm lucky to get a day where I can get my 2 miles in Then I'm laid up for a few days in pain from the hip injury. Winters coming to NNY. So I planning on getting a gym membership. Any suggestions. Anyone out there suffering from chronic pain in their joints too.
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I am pre-op and loving going to the Nut. I am learning so much about food and the in and outs that even now it is changing my life. I am shocked at how uneducated I am about food and others around me too. Maybe because of my love for learning and education I am so shocked on the misunderstandings about food we all have. I can honestly say I wonder if I would be where I am today in my weight struggles if I would know what I know now! I can say greatest shock is the difference between carbs and sugars and that some prepared packaged food are good for you
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Anyone Green With Jealousy Of The Post-Bandsters' Weight-Loss?
slojo67 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
First i'll say than I'm proud of ALL of the post-bandsters. I'm proud you made this life-changing decision and are doing it! But.... I'm so envious I can hardly stand myself. My date is August 28th 2012 and it can't get here soon enough for me. I'm reading these posts and am soooo inspired by all of you. Keep up the pace in your journey, take care, and of course congratulations... -
I had my first fill today and OUCH. My dr doesn't use a fluro to locate the port, just goes by feel. It took a bent needle, then he numbbed the area (thank you god). I asked him about numbing it before trying and he said it wouldn't hurt. I am not a needle person at all, and to get poked over and over again just sucked. So I ended up with a 1cc fill in my band. So I said that doesn't seem like a lot since I have a 10cc band that holds 10ccs. Well apparently the medical receptionist gave me the wrong card as the dr thinks I have a 4cc band. The coolest part was that I got to see a photo of my band in place, taken during the surgery. Pretty cool. At least now I know where the port is, thankfully I have a little freckle directly above it so I'll know for the next fill to be on 11/29. Let the weight loss begin again. -Leena
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My first fill took a few pokes too---enough that I come home and drew a road map to it!!! But Lo and behold as you lose weight your skin and your muscle beneath do not always remain in the same position, and sure enough by the second fill my map was off by fractions!!! At least with your freckle you have a basic idea!!! Glad you first fill is behind you now! Kat
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Bout time to retire those britches missy! you're doing awesome!!! HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.6
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Oh, Patiencemom, You Are Doing So Great With Your Weightloss. Honestly, Sometimes Cardio Exercise, Doing Alot Like You're Doing Can Actually Slow Down Your Metabolism To The Point Where U Don't Lose Like You Would Like. Also,just Consider The Amount Of Calories That You Are Taking In. Most Of Them Is Being Used Up By The Exercise Youre Doing. One Last Point, Maybe You Should Think About Doing Say 30-40 Mins Of Cardio. Each Time And Incorparating Some Strength Training Say 3-4 Days Per Week. The Strentgh Training Will Not Cause Bulk, It Helps With The Weight Loss And Will Give You A Nice Physique, Lighter Weights Definitely At First.
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Wow that was quick! They are getting a little looser but since I am still 219 lbs.! I thought the weight would come off as well as the inches. I am down 9 inches (in waist)since September but I am not sure how many since December. Are you or did you go through a similar slump?
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Help - I gained 4 pounds
MacMadame replied to Teestir333's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, it's happened to other people. :cool2: For insurance purposes, your surgeon should report the weight that will get you covered. A lot of them require a weight loss prior to surgery and then they report the weight when you started and not when the weight loss is over, for example. -
I have been working with a personal trainer 3 days a week and here is what we do on those days... 30 minutes of strength training (weights) then 30 minutes cardio. She/he (I work with a woman 2 days and a guy one day) both said always do weights first - and it I can only get one thing in to make it the weights because you burn more calories and tone more by the strength training. But I think it really depends on your goals -and the most important thing is that you just get to the gym and exercize! Here is a good short article on this topic... My link
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Hi all just wondering about this I had surgery on 12.12 and felt like I was doing well. But I got my period and the scale hasn't moved! I'm really frustrated by this. I have a call into my doctor's office, but I'm wondering what you all think. Has this happened to anyone? Could I be doing something wrong? Looking forward to hearing what you all think. Thanks, April
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How much weight have you lost to be somewhat regretful? I am sure you may the right decision.
