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Thank u just confused me as I did have some restriction but lost it this week?! When they do fills they just inject me they don't check it it amazes me she knows exactly where it is but I just lie down get the full and go!
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Greetings from South Carolina
tskelli replied to tskelli's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My surgery went well on Tuesday! Just wanted to let you all know. I'm on Clear liquids for another 4 days, then I'll be able to eat mushy food. So far, I'm not hungry. I have a follow-up a week from today. Hope everyone else is doing well. Thanks again for being here! Kelli -
Hi, welcome to LBT. if you have a physical job, i can definitely see taking a few weeks off. congrats on your banding date! like harley said, sit back and read all you can!
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I'm teetering...
Northwest_Nance replied to just1more's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think a lot of us go through the same feelings. I lost 10 pounds in the month before I even saw the surgeon, just because I was so ready for the process. I was self-pay so I really had to think about it.... I'm going to spend $17,000 -- pretty much take on the equivalent of a car payment for the next 5 years -- when, look, I'm doing it, I'm losing weight... for free!!! I could take that money and finally get the new kitchen I want (funny how that's a food-focused dream too, lol). But like another poster said.... I knew that one reason I was finding the discipline and motivation to lose a few pounds before I saw the surgeon, was because I knew I was about to change my life dramatically by getting the lap band. Also, I know how to lose weight. I've lost 100 pounds three times in the last 20 years. My problem is, I don't know how to keep it off. That's where I'm really hoping the lap band will provide me with the tool I'm lacking in my own head. -
Different surgeons, different practices, differs perspectives. In the hospital group I belong to there are two sets of surgeons but all the patients attend classes together. My surgery group requires a 1 week protein shake liquid diet while the other group has to do a 3 day clear liquid diet. It’s weird (and frustrating) to be in class and have people asking questions about their specific plan which may or may not be the same one you are on.
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Any tips on surviving the post-op liquid diet?
TakeitorSleeveit replied to elleschaeffer's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It's still just liquid, but I really enjoyed my broth once a day. It was warm and savory and provided a change from the sweet tasting Protein drinks. I actually bought Campbell's soups and diluted them with a can of Water, heated them up, and then strained them through a fine strainer. Not the healthiest choices, but they have so much more flavor than the plain cooking broths. Also, be sure you are getting as much protein as possible with your liquids, as you are able. That will help you feel fuller longer. You can do this! It's only two itty bitty weeks. ;o) -
I agree. I'm 19 lbs from my goal. The last few weeks have been really slow. It's picked up again so I'm hoping that's a good sign. I'm not even 8 months out yet so I know I have time. I think it's hard to be patient sometimes. Lol. I keep telling myself that I've lost 107 lbs in less than 8 months and that I'm doing great!
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Hello i been trying to get a weight loss surgery done but their asking me for a dietary diary i need to keep it for at least tree weeks and fill it out as i go but i don't know what i suppose to be eating this doctor is good but stricly. He wants me to 1add the time for each meal and drink. 2 type of food and quantity. 3what you were doing when you ate or drank and also where you were at the time. Can anyone help me out i really appreciate it. Thanks
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Just joined here. Had my initial surgical consult on August 18th. Surgeon said I could probably have the surgery done by end of September. I have most of my test done, have my nutritionist appointment scheduled for tomorrow then just need to see a Mental health specialist and get an EGD and I'm ready to roll. I've been overweight for about 10 years now, morbidly obese for about 6. I've tried successfully quite a few times to loose weight but it always seems to make it's way back. My father had the lap band done and dropped from a 42 waist to a 34 in 9 months so I decided it was about time for me to go through with it. There has been a lot of Dr. appointments over the last few weeks trying to get everything done. I go to the nutritionist tomorrow, not really sure what to expect.
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I don't know if it's the sweet spot or not. I'm actually thinking it may be a little too tight. I'm getting some stuff down in the afternoon and evening, but have been pb'ing a lot (maybe I have to chew even more). I want to wait a bit until I decide to take some fluid out because it's only been a week since the fill. My body and mind both need time to adjust. My brain's panic for bad food is actually amusing me for some reason. Almost like I can't believe how far gone I was with my food addiction!
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Relieved that my GES came back normal, but food gets stuck in my stomach above the band and in my esophagus.
Baba Wawa replied to Baba Wawa's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes...if I revise, it will be to VSG. My husband is afraid of this, but his only comfortable options are another band or nothing. I can't do malabsorption due to other issues. We're still trying to figure this out. My GI doctor didn't think the band was at fault, but will be interesting to hear what he has to say in two weeks. -
Sleeve done on 1/29 walking in public a good idea?
ISleevedIt replied to Stroza's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having surgery on the 21st and I was told to walk 10-15 minutes a couple of times a day for the first 2 weeks before increasing it. it's suppose to help prevent blood clots. So I say bundle up and go to the mall and walk. -
I am now on 2 week pre-op diet! So far so good! The food isnt the best but its really not bad either.. I go for my scope on April 18th. Then we are on the count down! I am so excited yet nervous...so many thoughts going through my mind
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How long will soreness lat at port site?
JJB replied to Buckeye62's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My port area was also a little sore for a couple of weeks. Even now it feels a little tender at times. But it does get a lot better. -
How long will soreness lat at port site?
jess-band4/06 replied to Buckeye62's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded on 4/10/06 and I felt port site pain for 2 to 3 weeks. Even now I know when the weather is going to change-I get some pain. Good Luck, Jessica -
I would stick with your post-op diet. I know it's tough, but it's there to protect your healing tummy. A lot of people say that carbs make them more hungry (I personally don't experience this trend), so I would stay away from bread this early out. As for the lower portion of the body, it will go away as well. There is a thread on here about the "fat that goes first". A lot of people report that they lose their upper torso and thigh fat first. It's been my experience as well. I have a little spare tire around my tummy still and have lost 100lbs. It's a lot smaller than it used to be, but it's still there. Don't get discouraged about not dropping sizes quickly. I didn't drop whole pant sizes immediately, but once the weight really starting to drop, I was dropping a pant size every couple of weeks. Bra sizes is a big indicator of inches loss, and shirts definitely got smaller more quickly. I didn't start eating solids for almost 3 months. I progressed my diet pretty slowly, and some days I have to revert back to the mushy/puree stage even at 5 months post-op.
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6 month surgiversary beyond my wildest dreams
Kindle posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I was sleeved 6 months ago today and I couldn't be happier. Quick stats... HW = 238, CW = 154 Hit surgeon's goal weight 3 weeks ago and I'm 4 pounds from my personal goal. went from a size 22 jeans to size 10 (I would have been happy in size 12) Tops XL/XXL to M I'm going to go ahead and say it, I'm kind of starting to think this was the "easy way out" after all. Sure, the preop and postop diet stuff wasn't super fun but it was all so temporary. And then there was acid and nausea and diarrhea and constipation and stalls, but seriously, those things are minor compared to all the good stuff. I never thought I could look and feel this fabulous at 45. And the changes have been so simple....I'm not measuring or tracking anything so I don't feel like I'm on a diet. My excersise program is non existent. All I do is follow the basic rules....protein, fruits, veggies and Water. I eat when I'm hungry, I eat what I want and I eat until I'm satisfied. The only thing I really gave up is beer and I don't miss eating huge meals at all. My bloodwork is great and I'm actually having to add carbs to slow my weight loss now that I'm basically at goal. For the newbies out there, all I can say is keep your eye on big picture, follow your doctor's diet plan (no cheating!!) and stay positive. Whining and stressing over the recovery and reflux and diet restrictions and stalls and everything else that is a normal part of this process won't help. And good luck to everyone...I hope everyone feels like I do someday. P.S. gotta put in a great big thanks to everyone at Obesity Control Center for making this possible for me. -
I'm 19 and 5'3 Highest weight: 340 Surgery weight: 287 Today:262 I've stalled twice but that just goes along with it everyone says its my body catching up with itself.. Honestly I'm shocked by the size difference.. I'm beyond ready for the onederland tho.. 122 pounds til goal! Possible to get that off by July 2014? The left is me today and the right is a day before surgery [ATTACH]17436[/ATTACH]
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Hi All--- I was sleeved on 6/27/14, overall it's been a great experience. The hardest thing I'm dealing with is comparing myself to others. I'm almost 8 weeks post op and have lost 35 lbs. Others I know that had the surgery after me are further along in their weight loss. So I'm looking for a little inspiration and other people who feel great but the number on the scale doesn't show it as much?? Feeling frustrated :/
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yep - the band only allows so much food at one time and unless you binge on liquids which I haven't done (ice cream for example) it will be coming up. I binged once during my good ole period week on melted butter with sugar and dipped one piece of bread into it - got it soft - i guess necessity is the mother of invention and my cravings were huge. Really in almost 15 months that's about it. Binging is something I used to do often so I consider that pretty good - if you continue to binge as some do - you can eat around the band - you can stretch your pouch, sabatage your weight loss, etc.
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That I've fallen off the LB wagon, so to speak, to my doctor? I was banded 12/30/11. Lost 15lbs almost right away, and another 6-7 since. My weight goes up three, down 1, up two, down four. I cannot seem to get past 201, other than when I had the stomach flu, and well that is not a way to lose weight. I haven't been back to the practice since June, for two reasons: 1) was in training at work, could not find a time to go that wouldn't have made me miss a lot of work 2) stopped feeling self-motivated. #2 is the biggest reason of all. I was seeing the NP at my doc's office, and she would withhold fills if she felt I wasn't "losing enough," and said when she felt I was eating properly, she would give me another one. Mind you, I'm up to 7cc's in a 13cc band, and other than early morning, I feel NO restriction when I eat. In fact, just to prove a (stupid) point, I ate a portion of what I would normally eat, and it all went down. I felt disgusted with myself after that, and now I don't make a habit of eating this way. But it is still all very frustrating to me. I also stopped going to the gym, although I am going to head over there when I am done typing this. The NP I heard is no longer with the practice, so I have an appt next week. And I know they've probably heard it all, but I am still scared about saying "hey look, I'm messed up, I need help."
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Does anyone suffer from Bipolar or mental illness?
andielmt replied to own's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i was diagnosed with bipolar ,depression , and anxiety and i am now taking meds and seeing a counselor and phychiatrist. i also had to take a psy. evaluation and at first the psychologist thought that i wasnt ready but six months later he thinks that i am ok to do it. my counselor has doubts and wrote the staff of wls a letter stating that i can dedicate myself to things but she thinks that i have a problem with food and use food as a coping skill, she is concerned that i may continue to binge eat. the fact is that i might have one day here and there where i eat all day but it used to be 4-5 times a week for me so ive made alot of progress. its hard if you have bipolar especially if you have manic and depressive episodes. can you get throught those episodes without using food as a coping skill? you really have to think of what things you do when you get overwhelmed or depressed. andrea -
Hello. I was banded Feb 7th 2011 by Dr. Ali Orange Coast Memorial in Orange County, CA. Doing well. Lost 15 pre surgery and 15 or so after surgery. My blood pressure is already normal and it was high for years. I feel tired more than I did before banding. I'm learning what it feels like to feel full and how awful it feels to eat that extra bite or two. First fill in 2 weeks. Find I burp more now. Very glad I got banded. Had tried everything else. I do have some joint pain from weight and without Advil now I really feel it, so exercise is slow. For now riding a bike. Thanks and glad to be here.
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I was banded on May 31st and lost 14 lbs the first week. Since then, I've lost 16 more lbs. At first, I started watching what I was eating and taking a lot of protein, but now I feel so discouraged. Fall semester for school started in August and since then, I have not been eating like I should. I have 4cc's and I feel like I can eat normal again. It's the worst feeling in the world because I look in the mirror and feel horrible about myself. I'm 12 hours away from my doctor and nutritionist, and phone consultations are not motivating or helpful. Does anyone know of a diet plan that can get me back on track? I'm thinking of finding a doctor close to my school so that I can get a fill and get back on track. I started INSANITY a week ago, and I've been sticking to it. I'm only 20 years old, and this has just been really difficult to deal with. I need motivation again. Thank you
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Lila, congrats on your success! Thank you so much for your post. I'm about to be banded next week and I'm having a few small panic attacks. Reading your post really helped me refocus and believe that I am doing the right thing. Doesn't it feel nice to be in the 150s! It's a distant soon to be revisited memory for me!!
