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What food should I have in kitchen for 1st two weeks?
dFaults replied to 43coco's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you may want to get with your NUT about what they want you to eat. What honk had for the 1st 2weeks and what I had for the 1st week. Every surgeon is different. I was able to eat sf jello sf pudding, sf applesauce, beans, cottage cheese, ff milk and the likes from day 2. I'm 2 weeks out now and I'm on real foods. it's may only be 4oz per meal, but many others are still on full liquids. So, find out what they want from you. Protein shakes are a must though. You know that you will get full easily. I found I like the premixed ones better than the powders... -
What makes you happy?
ReJoyce replied to wannawearabikini's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love reading all of these....what a great idea to change your perspective and look at other things you enjoy in life. I am in the early, early stages (I just called about a seminar this week), but I am getting so excited reading all of these post. Keep up the great work and looking forward to sharing my own journey with you all one day. -
Ok after I got the clearance from insurance(they told me it would be at least 3 weeks before I even would be scheduled) my surgeons office called Tuesday Sept 21st and gave me a surgery date of Monday Sept 27th. At that time she told me to start on a liquid diet I had already had breakfast and lunch by then, so I started the liquid diet the next day the 22nd, my dilema I struggled and slipped twice since then now my Surgery is tomorrow and I am scared, But the other dilema is if originally I was told I would need to be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks and I was scheduled for surgery with only 5 days of a liquid diet how important is it really? my BMI is 43 wt 267 ht 5feet 6inches need help dont know if I should cancel tomorrow and rescedule.
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Surgery 4/27/11 OMG I'm nervous lol
Jenn1214 replied to Jess_Zamora1310's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're going to be fine! After the surgery, walk around as much as you can. Follow your doctor's orders to the letter and follow the post op meal plan carefully. Concentrate more on healing in the first few weeks and don't worry so much about weight loss. Good luck and let us know how it goes! -
Got my date. June 30!
debgwoody replied to Rainydayz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck ....Im 2 weeks behind you on a date .So excited.Best wishes! -
Hi I'm feeling disappointed and I don't know how to make things better..... I haven't seen any loses in about 3 months. I went to my doctor and he told me to take CLA and liquid creatine which worked for a week than nothing . I mostly eat eggs--- whites when possible, grilled chicken and sandwich wraps .... Any advice would be great Sleeved on February 12, 2015 Weight b4 liquids 289 Weight b4 surgery 283 1st day home 4rm the hospital -276 CW (post op 6 months) 244 Total lost - 45lbs / 9kg
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I have read so much about the sleeve in the last few weeks, some good, some bad. For the most, more good then bad. Someone posted that they really have a hard time eating out with their husband. She said her husband gets upset that he pays so much for them to go out and eat because she can't really eat much. I am not worried much about this. My husband is very much into his body, he works out a lot and is very careful with what he eats (wish that rubbed off on me, lol). Sure we go out to eat sometimes, but not often, and certainly not to expensive places. My husband is also a fast eater, so I figured by the time he was done chomping down, and I was done slowly eating part of my appetizer, we would finish together. I think I would of course have more problems when I get together with friends, because we like to eat and drink, but honestly, I don't do this terribly often either. I think I would be able to adjust fine, in fact, I will be thrilled when after my surgery if I stopped being completely food obsessed! Anyway, is there anything you have experienced since your sleeve that you maybe don't really like, but the benefits really outweigh all that? I mean lets face it there are pros and cons to everything in life, I didn't think this was going to be any different, but I for one am willing to take any bad to just be thin!!! Just trying to see as many different views as possible before my (hopefully) surgery. Thanks!!
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Started my 2 weeks pre-op diet. I have a weird feeling in my stomach..... Guess it's nerves cause it's getting so close to date of surgery.lol I can do this and I will make it through it! I'm not even a little hungry. Had no last minute, last meal binge or anything like that so I'm pretty proud of myself. I want my liver to be in tip top shape when they go in to fix my tummy. I have to say... I have surprised myself by not sabotaging the process. Then again we will see what the end of this two weeks brings.
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I went to my pre-op education class on the 14th. I had been on a liquid diet (self imposed) for two weeks and had only lost 5 lbs since my last visit two weeks earlier! Some of us are just very slow losers, and I'm finally at an age (54) that I realize this and am willing to be patient this time. Don't give up! It will eventually come off!!!!!
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I was up and trying to walk about two hours after coming out of recovery. A word to the wise: that's too soon! I remembered everything I'd read saying "walk walk walk" (and let's face it, I was still pretty out of it). It took two nurses to help me get up, and then I took about three steps and got nauseous. Sat down in the armchair in my room and started falling back to sleep, LOL. Anyway, was able to get up and walk for real the next morning. No nausea and not much pain. I had someone with me and you will probably need someone to grab hands with so they can kind of pull you up - I was way too sore to just sit up on my own. But it wasn't awful pain, just soreness. Two weeks later I still have to sort of roll sideways to get out of bed because I'm a bit sore, but it's no biggie. Walking is fine, it's really lifting, as someone else said. Yesterday I carried two grocery bags home and it turns out they were too heavy because I am really ouchy today. Not a good feeling, so be careful not to push too hard too soon! good luck
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need words of encouragement on day 4 pre op diet
PJ384 replied to changing4me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't start mine till the 15 but I have been working towards it already I do a protein shake for breakfast and one for dinner and eat a normal lunch so Iam hoping that by monday I will not miss the solid food so much when I start doing broth or a shake for lunch also I think the trick will be mixing it up if your tummy is complaining give it something else like the broth or some jello Jello may be good because it have some body to it and will give your tummy something to do for a while Iam going shopping this weekend and stocking up on Broth and Jello and skim milk for my shakes .And yes do try the activities thing keep yourself busy now is a good time to tackle that closet you never wanted to clean out or learn a new hobby like knitting Iam going to organize my home office that should keep me busy all week beside going to work I keep a gallon bottle of water on my desk all day with a straw in it and I challenge myself to have it all drank by the time I get off at 3pm and that keeps my tummy full as well But I know water is boring after a while so if you need distraction you can come here and type or get in the chat rooms and talk to people who are going through the same things you are. Wishing you all the best of luck and hoping to see us all fit and thin in 2012 PJ384 -
Well, I have had my stomach scoped and the doc found some erosion. He advised me to stop taking my daily aspirin as he suspects that is the culprit. I also had an IVC installed through my neck. Anybody else had this problem with aspirin? So now I have a surgery date of October 3rd. Two weeks of liquids prior to that. I started this deal on March 31 so it will be about 6 months from beginning to surgery. I guess that is not too bad. I also have a cyst in my neck I need to have removed prior to the end of the year so I won't have to pay a new deductible off to get it done. Already had two cataract surgeries and a colonoscopy done. I have been at the hospital way too much this year!
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Banding in less than 24 hrs.!! Im so nervous
trish151 replied to R Hernandez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will do great. I am right behind you in 2 weeks so Happy new day.....................yeah. -
Hi, im getting banded on 10th Feb by Dr Dolan at Joondalup hospital. I am in my 2nd week of Optifast, surprised I must say, not going too bad. I am having a shake for Breakfast, bar for lunch and Soup for dinner, jelly and broths inbetween, oh plus. two cups of veggies and one fruit. A little bit anxious about the pain part, but feeling very positive for the future. Any body out there who live in Perth, I would love to hear from you. And any body else where ever you are. Desiree
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I know they say no drink w meals, but is 2 oz. too much?
SkinnyCubanChick replied to Myndkandi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I saw my surgeon this week and he said the minimum amount of water makes the food slip through the band and that's not how the band works! Weight loss= NO WATER 1/2 hr before or 1/2 hour after! -
Sipping and Spirometers
illgeturhairdid replied to illgeturhairdid's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A sippy cup could work while I'm at home, but no way can I do that once I have to work! I am trying to tell as few people at the office as possible! I even installed my own little mini fridge so no one asks questions about all the milk I have been using for my shakes! The spirometer idea came about because I've had a cold for over a week and my sister (who is a nurse) said that a spirometer would help me clear my lungs out faster because it would trigger coughing right now. Then I asked her if it would help improve my PFT tests because I am a reformed smoker (about 6 weeks!) and I want to do well on them. She said it would help, so into the warehouse at work I went and grabbed one. (I work for a respiratory DME company.) It is challenging to regulate a breath to make the little ball stay up for 3-5 seconds... I would recommend everyone getting their hands one one prior to surgery if they can. Ask your doctor, or call a DME company to see if you can purchase one as they shouldn't be very expensive. -
Vertical Sleeve vs Band
lml32937 replied to medicgipson's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
a) there is a "forum" on lapband to sleeve patients you might want to check that out- I have (for another week) the lap band and am getting a revision to a sleeve- I am NOT a lapband hater- I am not having my lapband removed because of slippage, erosion, malfunction etc. I have an auto immune disease and it is thought by my phsyicians that my body is "rejecting" the band as a foreign body in my body and not allowing me to get better physically from the auto immune issues. I was successfull with the band- lost 100lbs and about 89 inches all over- I have since gained back about 35 lbs total over the last year due to in-activity (no exercise due to back injury) and having band un-filled- My personal advice would be this- Unless you have only minimal weight to loose i'd say 45-75 lbs then consider the band- if you have 75+ lbs to loose then look at your other options- The studies when I was banded 3 years ago about the sleeve were not available and now that I am being sleeved there are new studies out about the band. I am reading now that the band is normally only reccomended for 4-5 years and that statistically most band pts have it removed and revisioned into something else. Only you and your doctor know what is best for you, your body and your future- You should not let anyone on here persuade or disuade you. We all have made whatever decisions we made on our own- Yes it is nice to have advice and opinions BUT you have to live with what you decide etc... There is a pain in the arse factor too about the band with fills, follow up etc- looking back it was a bit of a pain but not to inconvenient- AND there were a lot of foods I couldnt eat but I found new foods that I did like that I would have NEVER tried before.. So for me it wasnt a complete loss... Good luck with whatever you decide to do- I'm sure you will do great! -
Got a call from the surgeon's office this morning and they're sending my case in to insurance for approval. I might get my surgery scheduled for the first of 2012 yet. My first real appointment with them was back in September and I've always expressed interest in the sleeve over GBS although I was open to the experts telling me GBS was a better option for me. Last week they sprang an additional test on me (esophageal manometry) but today the surgeon went ahead and waived it because no one had ever indicated to me anywhere along the way (since September) that it was something I needed to do. I wonder if his interest in having band and sleeve patients do this test is research oriented? That would explain (to me) why he's willing to let go of the test rather easily. I recall only one other sleeve person indicating they'd had this extra test. I feel one step closer anyway and thought I'd share. Wish me insurance luck! -
Can someone give advice on Scar Prevention?
missdee replied to use-to-be-cute's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello from down under, I have worked extensively with burns and scars as a therapist. Adhesive silicone sheeting can work wonders with scars. That being said, it does require a build up of wearing time due to sensitivity to the product and the wound needs to be completely healed. I have used it for all three surgeries (original band and two port revisions) and you could barely tell I've had any surgery. I hope this helps :thumbup: Miss Dee www.wonderwomansequel.blogspot.com -
What To Do? Should I Bug My Insurance Company About Approval For Gastric Sleeve Surgery ?
dominique replied to Mynewlife2012's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor's office told me it would take 2 weeks to get an answer. But I needed to schedule my surgery during the December holiday break because I work at a school, So after 4 days I called my insurance company. They said the paperwork should have been submitted to my medical group not to them. So I called the doctor's office and asked for the medical group's phone number. They put me on hold for a while. Then they came back and gave me the number. I called the medical group and they looked through the faxes. They said they got the request that day. I think the doctor's office kept me on hold while they faxed it over. I asked how long it would be until a determination was made. The said 2 days. Hmmm. So had I not called, the request might have sat in my doctor's office a couple more days. Now, I was in a hurry, so I pushed it. But I'm glad it did. I am scheduled for 12-19-11. -
What To Do? Should I Bug My Insurance Company About Approval For Gastric Sleeve Surgery ?
PdxMan replied to Mynewlife2012's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hmmm ... yeah, you don't want to irritate someone who will then put your paperwork on the bottom of the stack ... I think you should give them at least a week ... -
Everything complete - Just waiting for surgery on 5/24
Jonna replied to Time2BHealthy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats to you!! I was scheduled to have surgery May 27th, however I got a call yesterday that my insurance company has denied it. I'm fighting with them now, but what a horrible call to get 1-week out from surgery! -
Last Visit With Lap Band Surgeons Office
jennie2183 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tomorrow I have a pre op appointment my surgery is in to weeks just wondering what to expect. -
where are you losing it?
treequeen replied to emmas mom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Losing top to bottom...Pear shaped too. So I'm gonna have a tiny head yippie. It's never too late to start taking your measurements... so you won't have the starting point (I don't either...had lost 30# b 4 I started) But it is still nice to see the progress.. especially during a stall. -
Who Is Getting Sleeved Dec 7th?
Makingchanges replied to megannadine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LADIES, December 7th here and I am SUPER EXCITED, NEW BEGINNINGS. Yes, we should give our cells and text each other through this process.....What you all think? I been on a pre op diet since Oct 31, three Protein shakes and a light dinner. I am oh so ready for this!!!!! Gina
