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You can definitely drink G2. I'm 10 weeks post op and continue drinking it throughout the day along with protein shakes and water. It all depends how my day is going. I also drink the powerade zero.
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Any vegan lap banders out there?
catlover602 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I'm almost 8 months post op, and I went in for a physical last week. Apparently my cholesterol levels came back high. I was never a big meat eater, but I have been eating more meat because "Protein first." I do not want to take medication. I was able to get off pre diabetic meds and high blood pressure meds. I have never had high cholesterol or have been on meds for it? could it be my age? I just turned 49. I don't know. But I want to cut down on animal protein and get my protein from other sources. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. My weight loss is going great though. It has slowed down a little, but I am happy. I have not gained, some weeks no loss but I am still losing. I was self pay, so I am going to look into seeing a nut. My health insurance might cover that. If not, I will just pay. thanks guys. -
Hi, am new to this site. I am scheduled for Gastric bypass surgery July 25 at TWH in Toronto. I am excited about my surgery but also apprehensive about the unknown and so have found this site very helpful. I have been on Optifast for 14 days, 7 more to go. I am a little disappointed that I am Only 30lbs down after 2weeks of no food. I have stuck only to optifast shakes & sugar free Jello. Is this comparable to others? I feel very light headed and feel unable to go out to do too much because I need to be close to the washroom! Would appreciate any helpful tips or advice. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Yeeeesss, 30lbs in 2 weeks is freaking awesome!!! ???????? Good luck with the surgery and keep us update. ???? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App
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Pre-Op Procrastination!
perk4756 replied to heatherfit4life2b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I really like the special K protein drinks. Been having 1 for breakfast past cpl weeks. I also like muscle milk -
My surgery was out patient, took 1 week off work. I work at a desk job so working was not a problem. The hardest part of recovery is the shoulder pain from the gas that they use during the procedure, then the second hardest part is the post op diet. I was on 4 weeks of liquids. The band was the best decision I made for myself. It is a tool and if you use it correctly by following the band rules you will see success. Take this time to read all stories here, read the successes and the failures, ask questions and research. This site is full of wonderful friends who will love & support you every step of the way. Good luck on your new journey.
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Pre-Op Calorie Intake
sara-seeking-sleeve replied to triciavr77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm curious what everyone else is doing calorie wise as well. I've been staying at about 800 calories during the last week. I have 3 more weeks of pre- op diet so I've been adding low carb snacks to increase calories since I too was worried about starvation mode. I lost 9.5 lbs in one week so I figure I must be doing something right. I think during my last week or two before surgery I will only do shakes and liquids/jello. Btw- my low carb snacks have included- hard boiled egg, sugar free jello, cheese stick or baby bel cheese. -
I got my band on 25th June this year. I'm still waiting on my first fill, long story, not very happy about this. In the last week I've noticed all my food is going down very easy! Now I could feel a log of foods h Going down and stopping at the band and then going through but this week that feeling I gone. I just ate White bread purposely to get it stuck and it didn't! I didn't even feel ic going down. I'm starting to get really worried the band has opened!! Can that happen??? I've had a a few stuck moments but nothing major. Please put my mind at ease, has this happened to you??? Very stressed and down over this and wondering why I paid €8000 for nothing!!!!
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Today is Feb 2, 2013 how is everyone doing on their personal journey. I reached my personal goal last September and have managed to maintain my weight now for 5 months. I am still working out with my trainer 2 days a week and doing some cardio off and on. I have not had a fill since Jan 30, 2012. I can't believe I have made it a year without adding to my band. I do have days when I feel hungrier than others but those days are few and far between. Hope everyone is doing well. Check in and let everyone know how your doing.
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I have between stuck for three weeks. I'm closing in to the 160land, but just a few pounds away. I've increased my workouts, but I know I haven't been as good as I could on my diet. I've started getting hungrier lately probably because of the exercising. Any suggestions on how to combat this?
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I am 3 and half weeks post op and my left side still hurts fequently. I know this is normal but I am ready for it to be gone.
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Hi everyone! There are a lot of things up in the air in my life right now. I don't have a surgery date, but I'm estimating sometime in late Feb./early March. However, I'm looking at possibly having to move out of state shortly after that (but that's not set in stone, either). I don't know how it would work if I'm not about to check in with my surgeon three months post op. Has this ever happened to anyone? I know "life happens," and sometimes you can't plan for these things, but I was just curious if anyone has ever found themselves in a situation like this.
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Hi! I had the sleeve done last week, 4/7. Things are going well so far...I think! See my surgeon on Wednesday, hope he agrees. I'd love to find a local buddy or not so local ???? on line works too. Just want to be set up for success!
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It will as you heal. Try gas x strips. I did and it helped but truthfully it will go away as you heal. Ill be 4 weeks post op tomorrow and Im now starting to see the gas relief. Good luck Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App
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yep I already did 2 weeks of liquids 2 more isn't really going to be that much harder..I do not I mean do not want a leak . My doc told me to follow the plan and he is almost sure that I will not have a problem. But if I vary he is very cautious and don't want to take any unneccesary risks of developing a leak.. If it was me I would follow post op to the letter.
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How to work around not telling everyone about VSG?!
lolly2qt replied to jessicaanders29's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't know if I want to tell or not. My mother, boyfriend, and three closes friends know. But if they weight falls off what am I going to tell people? I don't mind being honest about it. What scares me the most is if I tell someone (some people can be very rude and gossipy) and they make it sound like a bad thing? I have always been big and worked hard on being invisible. I never really stood up for myself. Can I do that now? I know that this is just a tool and a tool I want. But others might not see it like that. How so I handle the opposition when I've never had to really face it before and instead turned the other way? -
How to work around not telling everyone about VSG?!
PGee replied to jessicaanders29's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
even just the social stuff immediately after surgery is hard---wish I could be a hermit for six weeks...trying to come up with reasons why I'm not bowling, swimming, eating---it is a pain, and the list just seems to go on and on......and I'm not 2 weeks out yet..... A friend wants to get together for lunch....and I'm on full liquids......so I've told her I'm on a liquid Protein diet for a few weeks......it would be so much easier to be open about this, but I prefer to keep it private.....Good luck! -
Chewing gum causes gas. It is one of the things they tell you to stop doing. Gas X strips and Mylecon drops worked for me. My gas pains started to subside right around the 1 week mark. It will get better! Don't chew gum, whatever you do! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
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JUST WANTED TO INTRO MYSELF
fly4kidsrt replied to reneei's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Renee and welcome to the group!!! Wow you are tackeling alot!!! A great big pat on the back for giving up the smoking and making yourself a priority!! I have 2 boys myself and we are the same height and only 5 pounds off in weight. My DH is also very supportive of my decision. I started back in January (it was my bday gift to myself) joined the gym and started going 2-3x per week. It is a 30 minute circuit workout that is MY time, even when the boys say to me "mom do you have to go today?" my response is yes, it is for me and my health. I am only a week post op, and would I go back??? NO, I have lost 20 pounds since the end of January, only 2 since the surg. but I feel great about my decision and I know that I am on the road to a happier, healthier me. I am only having a problem getting in the 64 ounces of Water every day, not drinking 30 minutes before or after meals, it does take some doing getting the fluids in. I have found myself up in the middle of the night having a glass of water when I put the dogs out. Again as a mom myself we often put ourselves on the backburner, making everyone else the priority-congratulations on putting yourself to the top and taking care of you. Keep us updated on your progress. Best of luck as you continue on your journey. -
I'm new here and have been thinking about having the lapband for several years I'm 5'5" and weigh 247.I have three kids and a great supportive husband.I'm in my 2nd month of a 6 month doc supervised diet also I'm on the patch to quit smoking it's been 11 days today in 4 weeks I will be smoke free hopefully I started early with quiting smoking because I new I would need help, the patch works great. I have to loose 20 pounds by the end of the six month doc supervised diet , does any one have any advice?? I'm a stay at home mom so all I have on my side is alot of time during the day any recomendations would be appreciated. Can anyone tell me what it's like after the surgery ? Sorry so long!
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Waiting patiently for insurance approval
juliegeraci replied to Minnesotalady's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Best of luck with your insurance company. Mine took about 3 weeks. Good luck. -
Waiting patiently for insurance approval
Minnesotalady replied to Minnesotalady's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for your posts........I found out today that papers have been sent to insurance, will take a couple of weeks by the 17 of Jan. I should now will keep you posted. Minnesotalady -
Marie "better quarter" hehe I called my doctor's office this morning about the reflux problem, he's in surgery, but I should hear something back today. I didn't sleep at all on Saturday, and got very little sleep last night. It's awful and a bit scary. I'm glad to hear that removing a little of your fill has helped you. I PB'd on yogurt last week, I thought that was a bit odd. I tend to slime (eeeww) quite a bit also. It would not surprise me if the doc wants to take some out. I just don't want to lose the restriction, BUT it aint worth the reflux if that's what's causing it. Thanks for the encouragement....
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Anyone doing options with Kaiser so cal
ericag128 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just started the options classes last week and was wondering if anyone else is taking the classes right now. I will probably be having surgery in march. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App -
I'm not off the rails but concerned about small weight gain.
imadethelist posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So I'm not off the rails by any means, but struggling to get even a few lbs off. I'm 2 yrs & 8 months post VSG. And 4 months post LBL. Up until my LBL I'd consistently maintained a 130 lbs weight loss. Maintaining that loss was not without effort. My diet in check, track everything I eat, exercise 6 days a week. Immediately after LBL I feel like a switch got flipped. My weight bounced around a bit with the expected weight loss with my skin removal (which was minor as it truly was just skin being removed) and then the expected gain with swelling and of course lack of activity while I recovered. Nothing that concerned me. But now I'm up 7 lbs and I can't seem to shake it. I've locked down my eating, increased my water intake, I've been back to previous amount of cardio for over two months, I'm keeping a tight control on sugar and carbs which is much harder these days, getting in all my protein and still the scale isn't moving. It's like my body is intent on holding onto the extra weight. What gives!!!! I feel like if my calorie intake goes above 1,000 a day, I gain weight which is crazy. I was able to maintain eating 1200-1400 a day before. I know it's just 7 lbs, but 7 becomes 10. And fear of returning to old habits and regaining weight is always top of mind with me. I'm sure I'm not alone. Hoping this is just part of the recovery.
