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Good Luck Jennifer. We will be thinking of you and your family. You will do great...Please don't feel left out..we may be expereince the same thing but we all have the same struggle. Our weight!!! So please don't leave us...you will just be skinny before the rest of is. :mad: So you will be able to tell us how Thin feels. haha.. Good Luck if you can have your hubby call someone to let us know you did ok. Don't forget I am 10 mins away from you if you need anything!!! If you family needs dinner I can bring it to them.
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor I am Ready for my new Life
lkylberg posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello, I am 48 years old a grandmother of 4, 3 girls and 1 boy...I adore all of them. I enjoy the outdoors (although the weight has kept me from being active for the last 6 or more years) I am really anxious to get my new life started and really need someone who has been there someone who wants to help me get through this next year. My first real issue is diarrhea, this is driving me crazy...I am 12 days out and still having this issue...the nutritionist just kinda of laughed and said...that happens. I saw a thread where someone suggested Immodium, that's sounds like a good idea, anyone else agree. -
how many of you are ok with eating 30 carbs or lower
WL WARRIOR replied to Sheilawillwin's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I ate less than 20 carbs a day for the first 5 months post op. It is hard to do because you can't eat much fruits and vegetables. My carb intake increased to 60 after 5 months and I still kept losing weight. I was certain that I had to keep my carb intake dramatically low (there were many weeks I ate less than 10 carbs a day) in order to lose weight. Apparently, that is not necessarily true. Or, maybe my metabolism is functioning differently now so that I can handle an increase in carbs and still lose weight. I'm just not certain. You may try increasing your carb intake and see if it has any effect on your weight loss. I'm sure you know that the carbs that come from sugar and starches are a bad idea. It's best to get your carbs from fruits and vegetables. Be aware that the carb count from fruits and vegetables varies quite a bit. For example, cauliflower has much fewer carbs than peas or corn. Foods like bananas, cranberries, carrots, potatoes, apple juice, orange juice, bagels, bread, dry Cereal, popcorn, rice, lima Beans, ketchup, Pasta, and raisins have a very high carb count. The book, "The Zone" is a great resource to have when counting daily carbs. It explains the glycemic index of carbohydrates in a variety of foods. -
I ache for Randy... it seems to me that he's trying to hide the gain by wearing concealing shirts, keeping his arms in front of him & by leaning into the table. Simon is not the most caring & understanding of folks when it comes to weight. I dread when he starts picking on Randy about his weight again.
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Rollo, I've been banded more than 18 months and have not had any fills. Sometimes the feeling of satiety does not always kick in right away so I eat Weight Watcher type portions. Typically, 3 oz. Protein, 1/2 cup of veggies and 1/4 cup of carbs. You can see from my ticker that it's worked very well for me.
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Recently Had My Sleeve Surgery And Worried About Weightloss
chitowngirl replied to KenyaAngel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I totally understand we live in a society of instant gratification. What ever weight I loose it doesn't seem to be fast enough. But I refuse to become obsessed with my weight so I only weigh in once a week. -
I just spoke with my bariatric coordinator. She has my PCP records and was concerned about my "6 months" of medically approved diet. Although I went to the doctor monthly (with minor exception) for the required 6 months, there was one month that I didn't make it within the 30 days since last appointmen. That was due to scheduling conflicts, etc. and I got in as soon as scheduling allowed. I guess we'll see what happens. I can go back 15 years documenting my weight and comorbidities, but I'm half way expecting them to deny and make me do it all over again. But that would have been my fault. I find it interesting that my insurance will pay 80% for 3 seperate treatments if you are a drug addict or alcoholic, but only 50% for obesity treatment (only once). Not only that, if you are an alcoholic/drug addict, your portion counts towards your out of pocket maximum for the year. For obesity treatment, it does not count towards your out of pocket maximum, but it sure does count towards your lifetime benefit! Just needed to rant for a moment.
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weight went up....nervous
nsquared replied to angies's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is way too early to freak. You had surgery a little over two months ago and it is unlikely you can eat anything in any quantity that will cause a permanent gain right now. Your weight fluctuates daily due to water, sodium, bloating, any number of things. Just stay on your program and all will be fine. -
How's your weight loss going ? Glad it was a good experience. Yay
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IS THERE ANYONE WHO HAS THERE SLEEVE BANDED?
LULU TATT posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I HAVE THE SLEEVE AND AM NO LONGER LOSING WEIGHT...I AM CONSIDERING GETTING MY SLEEVE BANDED...HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF THIS?? PLEASE SHARE ANY COMMENTS THANKS! -
I am working out alittle walking long walks at a higher speed. That is why I am so surprised. I was looking at the weight that you all lost and it seems about the same as mine. I guess I am not doing as bad as I thought. Thank you guys so much. I will post again and let ya'll know how I am doing.
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How come I have gained 5 lbs? Before surgery I lost 19lbs in 1 week just following no carbs but since surgery I've gained. I'm not thrilled to see that!
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So I had my 2 week visit today and got to move onto puree foods. The most exciting thing was to learn that I am @ 19% loss and down to 347 from my start weight of 409. WooHoo
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Oh yea, I just looked at your stats, 10 lbs plus a month, you are rockin. I loose 10 lbs a month, here I am 8 mo post op & 15 lbs preop weight loss & I have lost 101. I believe for 10 lbs each month & it happens. (I lost 16 the 1st mo. Post op.) How much r u able to eat per meal? By 4/7 you will drop more weight.
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Inches not pounds?
cyncitygirl replied to Luckystar12's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am in your boat! Our stats are similar! Pre-op:260 SW:244 Current weight:219 Surgery date 1/10/13. 3 months out. I was losing steadily and when I finally get in this groove of more workouts and a higher pace, nothing!! I can't break past 219. The scale goes between 219-222. Gimme a break!! But I send feel smaller and more fit. I just hope in a month I see a big difference. Today I are at Baja Fresh and ordered the skinny wahoo fish bowl (no rice sub more Beans though next time I think I will sun more veggies). It is 3 pieces of grilled mahi 2oz each and a bowl w cabbage, black beans and this really good mango salsa. It's so good. With out the rice it came to 459 calories and it lasted me three meals (lunch, snack and dinner). It's gonna be my new go-to if I have to eat out. Hope my body recognizes the effort I'm making!! Please keep me posted on your weight loss!! -
Inches not pounds?
aquitenonnymouse replied to Luckystar12's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You're gaining muscle, and shedding fat! You're doing great. Keep going! -
tips to keep a stall from bumming you out?
matt1912 replied to tiredmama's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Sleeved July 17, 2014 Total weight loss in 4 months is 105 lbs. Number of stalls in that time frame: well over 10 I was told by a good friend who had gastric surgery before I did to "Expect the stalls. They are part of it." The key aspect to remember is that weight loss and healthy living is an aggregate measurement over the long term - stalls are temporary, short term pauses while your body makes a corrective change. Your job is to keep doing what YOU need to do to allow your body to help heal/shrink/repair/nourish itself. Don't sweat stalls...they are coming- just like your weight loss is coming. The only difference is the stalls are temporary and the weight loss is long term. You will do fine... relax and enjoy the ride -
meeee
shellnsons commented on Imlosing big's gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
You look amazing you go Girl you are working your sleeve....we were the same starting weight how tall are you? -
Well I will tell you to edit your pic and make it smaller and that will fix the upside down factor! Good luck and welcome and great weight loss so far!
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I am about 4 months out and started having back pain. Nothing like I've experienced before. I was telling my brother who also went through weight loss surgery about 10 years ago. He's always had back problems but they became a lot worse after surgery. He was told by his back doctor that it was caused by the muscle loss in his back due to the surgery. This may be the same reason you all are experiencing this. I've been working out and trying to build my muscles back.
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What about the psych. eval...?
Dragonwillow replied to mousecrazy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I just had the psych consult this last week. I have never been to a psych for myself before, and its very unnerving for them to write down what you say LOL. Other than that, he just asked me about the surgery, why I wanted it, why I though I had a weight promblem and what I hoped to accomplish with the surgery. He did say I will probally have to come back and take a questioneer thing, but insurance most likely wont' pay for it...so not looking forward to dishing out another 150.00. I'm poor ya know. (the only stress I could think of was MONEY ) lol...so then he tells me this! LOL Melissa -
Seeking Tips for surviving long drive (NY-FL)
luluc replied to nfl1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
nfl - we were tight during the day. no idea why because we were relaxed & had no agenda. we had tried 3 or 4 times to get lunch out and looked like idiots not able to get a small cup of chowder or Soup down after an hr. once we "landed" for the evening and stay a day or two we were fine. able to eat decently - i've never been on vacation where i lost weight like this one:wink: no idea almost 2yrs out when the band wants to be finicky or not??? re- road trip, once you get into TN, there are so many great stops, quaint towns. if you can grab a day in savannah, ga - do it......one of my favorite southern towns. -
This has been frustrating. I was banded on 7/5 and lost my first 21 pounds within two weeks-not bad. Then when I switched to full liquids I started gaining. I was not going crazy eating creamy stuff. I had one can of cream of chicken soup with some shrimp for protein for 3 days. I stopped when I gained back 4 pounds! I went to the store and bought more clear liquids. I am walking at the mall for an hour each day. So, I have lost the 4 pounds again and 1 extra one. I will do whatever it takes to lose because I am not really hungry. Am I doing something wrong? Your suggestions are appreciated. Denice
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It went really well, I am really numb at the incision area, so I don't have pain from that. I am really sore from all the lipo I had, my back area especially and my stomach muscles get sore every now and then because they got sewn really tight. The dr also fixed my port because it was flipped, so he stitched it really good, said its never moving again. I can't have a fill for another two months, my ps recommended that I wait so that I can fully recover and I am going to follow his advice although I wish I had more restriction. But I got nauseated once after sugery and it was so painful to throw up, my stomach hurt alot, so I don't want to be too tight and pb and hurt myself. It was 3 wks on Monday and I still have alot of swelling on my back, so I'm looking forward to that going away soon. So how are you doing with your fill? How much weight have you lost? Tell me, tell me...
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I just read your post on a thread and you said you lost 25 in 3 weeks, is this typical weight loss with lap band. That is fabulous! I am just beginning process.
