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I buy my Protein powder at Trader Joe's. The size makes more sense to me as I am now beginning my 5th week since surgery and don't want all the calories that the powder provides. I made smoothies with it and never used more than 1/2 scoop at a time. I am so calorie conscious!!
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ongoing weight loss after 24 months?
SuperMom replied to nerval's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is just me....but if I ate that many carbs I would not loose weight either. Before you go and let them do that other surgery.....try eliminating the carbs and see what happens. Are you getting 80 grams of Protein in a day? I am just asking because I know if I fill up on the carbs (rice, bread, pasta) there is no way I get the protein in. The protein is what keeps you feeling full longer (or for me anyway). A day's menu for me goes something like this: Breakfast 2 poached eggs Snack String cheese lunch Baked chicken breast and green Beans Snack Nutts (pecans walnuts peanuts and NOT the honey coated kind dinner Baked fish and some kind of veggie (i avoid corn and carrots) like field peas, green peas Late night - if I have not gotten enough protein in I add a Protein Bar or unjury chicken broth (20 grams protein) So far the weight is coming off 3-4 lbs a week for me. Just thought you might want some diet to compare to. Good luck in whatever you decide. -
I just got my first fill Tuesday and I am heading to Washington DC in about a week and a half to take the kids to all the museums and the White House. I'm worried about the availability of 'safe' foods while we are out and I don't want to have to stop and seek them out while we are cruising the museums. What are some low carb, not easily stuck foods that I should take with me? My usual Snacks would be fruit bars, granola bars, peanuts, or crackers, but those are either to high in carbs which I am avoiding like the plague or not very filling. I'm bringing packets of Muscle Milk for Breakfast in case I can't get something at the hotel. I can bring those in a backpack, but there is no guarantee that I can get milk(I have to mix with milk or it tastes horrible) in a bottle to shake it up. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Melissa
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Good Morning Everyone, I am 4 weeks (26 days) post op..but I have some lingering questions. On my pre-op week before diet...I tolerated the Protein shakes..I guzzled them to get it over with..I lost 7 lbs pre-op..as of last week the scale at Publix showed a total 20 lb weight loss which is awesome for 3 weeks...I don't have a scale at home and satisfied with that since I would drive myself crazy on it everyday. At this juncture of post op..I can pretty much eat anything..have difficulties with eggs but for the most part everything is good..I hear some people have issues with constipation...but as grossly as it sounds I have just the opposite..very watery diarhea. I am not drinking Protein Shakes only because I have tried every flavor and the sweetness makes me gag..I am however, eating broiled fish for Breakfast and a lean cuisine for lunch which gives me almost the recommended daily protein.. and for dinner I can only eat a few bites of something or another...I am trying very hard to get all my Water in, but failing in that area which I knew from the beginning that would be my major challenge. My question is...am I doing ok for the most part or if I don't get all the protein and water in will I be defeating my purpose of the surgery and start gaining weight. Like I said i am not eating much only a small portion of what I used to eat..so chances are I will still lose? Just any input is welcome. Feel free to rag on me for not getting in my water..or anything else deemed necessary. Have a great day
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I have a 20# weight limit for 4 weeks, but I have been using the same backpack on wheels for a couple years and they are so convenient!
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I'm glad I found this thread. I was banded nine weeks ago and still do not have a fill. I have been back to the doc but have requested no fill because I have PLENTY of restriction and I am losing 1-2 pounds/week. I was worried that something was wrong because so many folks don't seem to have restriction until several fills but it's great to know others have found it sooner. :thumbup:
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no sense in trying to fix what ain't broke! I too, went at 6 weeks for a fill, assuming that's what we're "supposed" to do. 1.6 CC, too tight. I went back and had it all out. I never never needed a fill for 7 months. If you'r losing 2/week, you don't need a fill. Some people naturally feel the restriction of the band alone, and don't need to be filled. Maybe in a few months, but leave well enough alone.
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I had my first fill on Monday, Sept. 29th, 4 weeks post op and although I was at the point that I felt I could eat a horse, I already had 0.6 cc's in my band and they added 3.2 cc's to give me a total restriction of 3.8 cc's. It didn't hurt at all and was quite cool to see my port on the monitor as I stood in front of the x-ray machine. There is really nothing to worry about. Best of luck to you!!!
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I have a question about acid re flux and vomiting. I had my sleeve on June 17 and my doctor had me trying to introduce food by the end of my 2nd week. I have been trying to introduce food ever since however no matter how small I cut my food or even if I eat yogurt or pudding it pushes it's way back up I cannot eat or drink or anything without it coming back up. Is this normal? I have emailed my surgeon and he just says it will work itself out but I am beginning to wonder...I take a pepicid regimen and the acid re flux is still horrible. Please help.
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Poll time! - How often do you usually get stuck?
Marmite_crumpet replied to sberrys's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I would have liked a "couple of times a month" option as "once a week" is a bit too much, but "once a month" too little. -
How about this for luck?? I had my lap band placed June 27th. On July 19th I worked 5 am to 4 pm. Then, took my daughter to the hospital for induced labor (3 wks overdue). Got her there about 6 pm, she was nervous, we played games, they weren't giving her pitocin (labor inducing drug) til the morning. I stayed til about 11 pm, drove 40 min. home, cleaned up the kitchen, fell asleep exhausted about 1 am. My daughter called at 4am, 'Mom, almost time to start pitocin, I'm nervous'. Jumped outta bed, noticed some abdominal pain (frequent constipation since band) washed face, brushed teeth, went to hospital. Things went as expected, labor progressed, as my daughter's pain increased, so did mine! Around noon, I took milk of mag, hoping it would help, instead pain turned horribly severe, I assumed impaction (I'm a nurse). I ignored and hid it, as my daughter was having her 1st child, she already has anxiety, and she was in increasing pain. This continued till July 20th around 2 am. She was dilating, 8 cm at this point, but baby wouldn't come down. They took her away for a c-section. Around 4 am, I got to see my 1st granddaughter! She's the love of my life. I tried to leave the hospital, but by now, as I walked out, I was sweating, doubled over in pain, feeling nauseous. I walked by the ER, thought, 'No one in waiting room,,can get a suppository and go home!' Mind you, I've not showered, sweaty from pain, 2 days without sleep...I go in and they put me on a cot (no pillow, no blanket), I fall asleep! I can barely function to answer questions (they gave me pain meds, I remember asking for a suppository)..they are running tests, I am still out of it. I dreamed that a handsome Doc told me he was admitting me for an emergency appendectomy. I finally woke around 11 am as they were wheeling me to the surgical floor,,I remember thinking, 'OMG! It wasn't a dream (My Surgeon really was terribly good-looking..lol)! Anyway, my family had no idea where I was,,I woke enough to call them, had my surgery around 6pm, so my appendix and my grandbaby have the same birthday...haha I'd love to see my H&P,,,disheveled, unwashed, barely coherent, possibly 'on something',,,lol So now I have 4 more laperscopic incisions to add to my 5 from lap band,,my belly looks like a peg board,,,but all is well! I was wondering if anyone else had an appendectomy after lap band? I dang sight better end up cute and skinny!!! lol
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In response to the 6 flags dilemma, this makes me sad. Your husband obviously loves you - he committed to spend the rest of his life with you!!! If this is a friend of his, he will likely love you too - for making his friend happy. The fact that you might be slimmer 2-3 months from now is not the answer. You are still YOU!!! That is enough, even if you never lose the weight. Please do not stop living because the weight shames you. Weight is not the answer (not denying that that it adds dramatically to our sense of self worth, but...) you are! Go have fun with the man who loves you and his friend. Keep trying on the pre-op diet. If it's any consolation I am 3 weeks out and just gained 2 lbs!! Sucky, but not uncommon. Were you close to getting your period when you had to weigh in? that often adds a lot of weight (probably my gain). Also your profile pic- adorable!! Get out there with your bad self and live a little.
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Hungrier AFTER first fill
honestitriedtofindaname replied to honestitriedtofindaname's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you all for your feedback. It helps to know how it works for others. Sometimes I am so caught between thinking I'm eating too little and too much that I get overwhelmed and don't know which way is the right way to go. I am hoping I'll feel something in the next week as you suggest! -
Try Our Own Meet And Greet Kc Sleevers
Believinginlisa replied to Believinginlisa's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Kansas City Sleevers A WEEK FROM SATURDAY MEET, anyone who is interested in meeting, next opportunity will be Saturday, October 27 at 9:30. We will meet at the Bean Counter Cafe on Hiway 7 south of Blue Springs. It is in the Lead Bank building on the east side of the road. They do have hot, iced or frappe Big Train Protein Drink. 16 oz. has 20 g of Protein, 130 cals, 25 carbs, 5 Fiber. Choc, vanilla or strawberry. PLEASE RSVP so I can let Sara at the Bean Counter know what size table we need. Bring a spouse or a friend....just let me know. Hope to see fellow sleevers a week from Saturday! -
Time management & motivation Challenge.
hatters replied to SuperKen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Like you said time management, is key. You may have to wake up earlier to go to the gym. If you are one of those folks that can study and walk on the treadmill, I say go for it. Also pack your food. Cook and package all your weekly meals on sunday. I am not sure what your campus is like but where I went I walked 2-3 miles just getting around, so maybe you could just that part out of your work out. Or you can go harder on weekends, maybe get a personally trainner once or twice a week, just to make sure your pushing yourself. Oh and dont forget all the great excerises you can do at home if you cant go to the gym like jump rope, squats, sit ups, push up, planks, pull ups etc. Also I should note, dont beat yourself up if you cant work out one day. I know how important it is to get in those healthy life long routines but just try to do what you can. And If that is just going to the gym 3 day a wk then 6 while school is in, then just make it your goal to go 3 days a wk and stick to that. -
I remember that weird taste in my mouth. Nothing tasted good for weeks which helped with the initial weight loss. If you can have any protein that is not sweet that may help. But otherwise, just hold out. It will eventually go away. I was light-headed for about 4 days and then survivied the liquids without much of a problem which was a huge surprise. I was more worried about the 2 weeks on liquid than the surgery. Funny what we get fixaited on.
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I'm finishing up day 3 of my 14 day pre-op liquid diet. I'm only allowed a max of 800 calories, max of 80g of carbs, and they want over 80g of Protein per day. Protien shakes, chicken broth, sugar free popsicles, Water and that's it...no "real food". So, like I said, I'm on day three and I'm now noticing this weird taste in my mouth...kinda sweet, but like day old gum and then kinda acid like at the same time. And my head is killing me, I feel like my energy has been sucked out of me, and I'm kinda jittery. I googled this and seems I'm in ketosis....some say that's good, some say that's bad. Anybody else having this issue?
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What happened? Please help!!!
Lillimint replied to only1m3's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please don’t be too hard on yourself! I had surgery 7/23, and I still have occasional moments of lightheadedness when I’m exercising. The first time it happened it was much more like you described. I definitely thought I was seconds away from fainting. I stopped walking immediately and eventually made it to a bench. It took me a while ( hour or two) to feel back to normal. I started carrying lifesavers around with me in case it was my blood sugar dropping, but I actually think the issue was my that my blood pressure meds needed to be adjusted. My PCP has reduced my blood pressure meds, and that has helped. So that bit of near-fainting weirdness wasn’t actually an indication of something terrible. As I said, I still will occasionally get the lightheaded feeling, but I notice that feeling much sooner. It has never been as bad as it was that first time. I will either slow down (sometimes sit down), and I recover much more quickly than that first time. My PCP asked me to keep track of when it happens, record my blood pressure and in my next follow up in a couple of weeks I’m betting my blood pressure meds will be reduced again. It sounds like you had a really long day. Maybe you needed food, maybe you needed a rest, or maybe it’s time to check in with your primary care about any meds you take. I know it’s frustrating and irritating and frightening, but you can do this! -
Well after a loonng night dealing w/ the gas pain I feel a little better. This go round I decided not to add skim milk to my protein shot, just a few cubes of ice. I'm feeling okay, for some reason I'm trying to face the fact that I have the band inside. I must admit, I have said why did I do this...but I know why. Maybe I will feel better once the liquid phase of it over, until then I will try and get it together. My sister and brother-n-law was trying to tell me it will be hard the first few weeks of getting use to this new lifestyle, but that isn't sinking in. Oh well...what's done is done. As for right now, I'm not too happy with my decision.
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I am trying my best working with hr dept to see if I can get the full week off. If not thank goodness I have a desk job. I will find out on monday if the personal leave is approved for two days. Thank you all for your welcome and support, I am so excited! Thanks for the idea too on the food, seeing I need something convenient for work. I will be staying one night in the hospital on monday and driving home tuesday which will be a 4 hour drive lol. That should be fun I cannot wait to share my experiences with the group
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First off congratulations on your future banding. I was banded August 27th and am still on the liquids...here are my thoughts. Being on the liquids can be hard because I swear if I have anything that tastes like vanilla, strawberry or tomato, I am gonna hurl! I had to get creative so I could tolerate the thought of one more Protein shake. UGH! So my friends and I went to the store and got some of the following: cream of anything Soup that I could put in the blender and make more liquid, Jello, maple yogurt (by brown cow), chocolate Protein powder (to add with Peanut Butter and milk), propel, diet snapple, pudding, lentil soup (put in the blender), the usual vanilla yougurt, popsicles, crystal light, tomato soup (I cannot stand it anymore...), squash soup, lentil curry soup...I so can't wait til the puree stage next week so I can add some meat and variety to my diet. I have mixed chocolate protein powder in a light mocha frappacino and I have also used vanilla protein powder in a fruit smoothie. I honestly don't know if you are supposed to do that, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Good luck, Chris:cool2:
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I'm 100% sure i stretched my pouch and I just really don't have the money for a few months to see my doc.. n if read how a lot of them empty u band for 4 weeks and stay on liquid and than get refilled.. well I can't do that for a few months so can anyone recommend what I can try n do with still being filled? Should I do liquids for a week or the 5 day test
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Taking a cruise after being sleeved
AKessler731 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have any of you cruised since being sleeved? I'll be having my surgery sometime in the next 6 weeks and I have a cruise already booked for July 4th weekend. This will be out 3rd cruise and on the past two I ate, and ate, and ate some more. I know this time will be different because I wont be able to. What was your experience like cruising without all the food? lol I know that sounds like it may be a really silly questions but it seemed like a lot of the fun that was had was based on either eating or drinking. And I don't think I'll be drinking because I've heard weird things about drinking alcohol after being sleeved and I've also heard a lot of people can't tolerate anything sweet. So, I'm just curios what other people have thought about cruising after being sleeved. Thanks! -
I start my liquid diet next Tuesday. Surgery 2 weeks later (2/26). Wondering if there are any diet changes I should be making over the next four or five days? I've been kind of scrambling the last few days to eat at some of my favorite restaurants that I won't be eating at for awhile. Been eating pretty bad. Honestly, I'm getting kind of sick of eating out, and am just wondering if there are things that will make transitioning to the liquid diet easier?
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Gastric Bypass VS Sleeve
jhammer2 replied to jhammer2's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So far I am leaning toward the sleeve. Only because I was origionally going to do the band but was hearing horrible things about it and just wanted to do the next step up. I have done all of the pre-reqs and finally meet with the surgeon a week from tomorrow so I will see what he says and make my final decision from there. Thank you so much for all of your responses. This is a great group to be part of.
