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Eating and exercise habits
LifetimeLoser replied to angry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
To each his own for sure. I would say if you can lose weight by eating everything in moderation than good for you! You are one of the lucky ones. I know how my body works from decades of diets. I don't have to eat super low carb to lose weight. I can eat about 150 grams and still continue to lose...for now. I am still about 70 pounds from goal. When I get closer to goal I might have to do phase 1 of the south beach to get the last few pounds off. What has worked for me: I eat fairly low carb, but not everyday. Some days I have treats or eat more starchy foods and the next day I will cut those things out. I do rely a lot on my Protein shakes and bars because I practically live in my car. I am always on the go so it is either that or stopping at some fast food joint and trying to make a healthy food choice. I don't recommend a high carb diet unless you are intensely working out. As for exercise, I love to exercise so I would do it even if it didn't cause me to lose another pound. You can always test your body out. Try eating a different range of carb intakes and see how that affects you. -
I am trying to compare and contrast the eating habits of people to determine if it is really necessary to be low fat low carb in order to be successful since we eat so little. Since I am only on pureed foods this isnt much of an issue for me now, but I guess I want to see if there is more or faster success with people who are very strict about their diets, and exercise habits. I am wondering do you: eat full fat foods? not like cookies, cakes and cheeseburgers, like sour cream, cheese, refried beans, cream (in recipes), salad dressing, etc.? if so how frequently? eat bread, pasta, potatos, crackers, etc.? if so how frequently? eat fruit? if so how frequently? do you exercise? when did you start? what do you do? for how long? how often? when were you sleeved? how much weight have you lost? I have seen lots of people that are very regimented about their diet and exercise, I have seen others that say they can eat so little they will eat what they want (from pizza to regular dressing). I am trying to figure out which type I will be and want to make an informed decision as opposed to just doing what I want and not getting the results Im looking for. Thanks in advance for your help.
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So tell me about these leaks....
kkandrod replied to kkandrod's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Girl, I'll be saying a prayer for everything to be ok with that low BP and for your quitting. I'm proud of you for being brave enough to do it!! Up til now, as stupid as it is, I never took the thought of quitting seriously. Now I'm like "whatever, if it means I can have surgery to finally lose this weight, I'll quit" LOL How selfish am I? Sheesh, LOL Wow, me putting that into words just now is kind of an eye opener on the whole subject. Just goes to prove how addicted I am. All the risks to myself and my family were not enough for me to take quitting seriously. But this surgery is making me want to do it. Kinda sad isn't it. Hmmm.....well, I'm off to do some soul searching now, lol. Talk to y'all soon. Tiffykins, keep us updated on the low BP girly. Krystal -
You look terrific!! Congrats to you! I as well have have 3 abdominal surgeries, not including 2 c-sections, 1994 and 1999....I should clarify that I don't need to do a pre-op liquid diet...I have been doing "low carb" for the last year and only have lost 27 lbs, very very slow...I continue to do low carb and I don't plan on even having that "last meal" prior to surgery as I don't want my liver to be in the way, so my surgeon said just keep doing what I've been doing and don't gain weight, I will be fine....so I will continue to "watch it"....thank you for the heads up! I will keep in touch., thanks!
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I just passed my halfway point, and am feeling really good today! It may be slow, but it's better than not losing at all, or gaining. Feeling strong and knowing I can do this!
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hello - I am new! banded on 19th January. how do you create the weight loss tickers?
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Hey styler Welcome to LBT!!! You are doing awsome with your weight loss CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Glad you decided to introduce your self and now that your LBT family.. stick around and post!!!!
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hello styler and welcome it's great to have the support from all here. congrats on your weight loss
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Weight gain while in process
phatfatgirl replied to Check22's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@khaled I took it to mean your first weigh in that started you on your journey should be your highest weight. You shouldn't surpass that any time. -
Paying it forward! Workout advice!
gerio replied to therealme89's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
As you can tell by my profile picture I like biking. I do a lot of indoor biking which is not bad on the knees. When I was heavy to lose weight I use to run and caused knee problems (I have had a knee replacement). Walking on the treadmill or eliptical is also a good place to start. I agree with JustWatchMe a trainer is good in giving advice. -
Knowing what to do after you have been sleeved is the best knowledging you can gain. Understanding what you can and cannot eat is vital for your successful weight loss. Before my Sleeve surgery, I did a lot of research and asked my doctor to advised me the best foods to eat and what was a must to stay away. For those of you who are going into this notion that after your sleeve surgery you can eat whatever you want. You are much mistaken. Foods that you were able to tolerate before such as leafy lettuce and a greasy hamburgers are not in your near future. White breads are hard to break down and are more difficult to swollow and digest due to the yeast. Pasta's are much the same as well. Potatoes are not as difficult to digest being they are soft and easy to swallow. Remember that in time, as your stomach heals and stretches some. ..many of the foods that you were not able to tolerate can now be digested more easily. The key to eating, is to eat slow, chew your food throughly and enjoy what you are eating. Gaining knowledge about your new stomach is the key to rapid and safe weight loss.
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I bought a ProformXP at Sears, and it was on sale for $799. That model has since been discontinued, but they have the updated version of the same thing for around the same price when they're on sale. Watch the weight limits on them. I had to shop and shop to find one that fit our needs AND fit our budget. Good luck in your search!
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I had to fill out a sheet of my previous weight loss attempts. I don't remember now if that was just for the surgeon's office or if that went to BCBS. I wrote down every stupid diet I'd ever been on....low carb, low fat, weight watchers (more times than I could count), etc. Also, there were notes in my primary care physicians file that my weight had been a topic on numerous visits. My BMI was just under 40 but I had high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol. I'm on BCBS Federal in Montana and they approved my surgery.
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The first step of hopefully my journey
Linda9009 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Everyone, I have had my consult last Friday- it went ok. I am so worried that I will not be excepted though. I am 5'7" 230. I have been up and down constantly with my weight, my father died from weight related issues. I know that I can make this committment and will do everyhting to keep off my weight once and for all. I would like to hear from anyone who can relate. I have knee issues, fatigue, indegestion, incontinence and sleep issues. please help me with any pointers to get approved for this life changing/saving surgery thanks everyone -
I started my Weight loss Journey October 2009. This is when I decided to have surgery. Then researched for a doctor and found a really good one Dr. Christopher Hart Then started the actual 6 months of insurance stuff in April Surgery October 29, 2010 weight at the time 326 Current weight 295 (this is where I have been for a week and two days) don't like the stuck feeling Exercise everyday from 1 hour to 3 hours on some. Diet is still soft foods (sometimes just the whey Pro. drink It will be one month on Nov 29th(tomorrow) 100 lbs to go
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Ready to get this show on the road...But already hitting a roadblocks
Shells_Almost_There replied to SparkleCat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So this is just my 2 cents, but this happens -- the brain is an amazing and irritating thing! My personal name for this is "eating my fears before my fears eat me" - mainly the brain's auto-response that by having surgery, I'd never enjoy my favorites again, etc. Plus my fear of failure in losing the required weight (I had to lose a certain % of weight so that my insurance would pay). The good news was that after I freaked out for a week or so, I realized I was more motivated to lose weight and have the surgery than I was to have all that food - but this took some deep thinking and bargaining with myself. You might also be having "food funerals" which a lot of people do, thinking they'll never be able to eat a certain favorite again. Turns out that after surgery you can eat most anything once you're released for regular food, it just becomes a choice of whether you should have those things. Anyway, you're going through what I would call a natural process of realization and it's what you do next that matters. The way I got through was a very stringent daytime eating plan, and then a dinner of something slightly off my plan - that way I was bargaining for what I wanted but the majority of the day I was on plan. It worked, I made my required weight and surgery happened! You can do it! -
Hang in there, Susie. This is part of the weight loss journey. I promise it gets better, way better. This period of sadness won't last. Just know that you are going through the normal process. Please keep reaching out and asking for help until this period has passed. Stay strong <3
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Getting serious again
borg/assimilated replied to NikkiDoc's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I hope going back to Protein shakes works to kick start the losing again. I may have to do that too. I have been stuck around the same weight ( +/- 5 lbs.) for 6 months now ( 19 months out). I rarely lost over 5 pounds a month after the first few months. Good luck! Let us know if it works! -
LOL I'm glad... Besides I haven't lost any weight in the past two weeks... Then suddenly because of last night I lost 3 pounds. :redface: hahaha! yay
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Well, it can be water weight, intestional bloat and maybe a small regain. Either way, getting back on track will make you feel better..
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I gained about 5 to 7 pounds back idk what the hell is going on I'm so pissed off at myself I feel bloated and haven't exercised in a week But I'm not eating a lot so idk why I gained that much back I hope I can get back in a losing mode again because this is very depressing Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Have you ever heard of anyone who had the sleeve that gained the weight back? I know I have heard of the bypass ones gaining it back but what about the sleeve ones?
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Anyone gained the weight back?
Beautyandbeyond replied to MrsGina's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tell you what is funny and that's the fact that the bypass comes with malabsorption! I mean you have to really be going out your way to gain it back. -
Am I the only one who doesn't know how many cc's are in my band?
WorkingMom posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It is odd, I am usually someone who wants all details, etc., however, I am not overly interested in how many cc's are in my band. I never thought to ask, just as I never thought to ask what type of band was being put in. I trust my surgeon, I am losing weight, and whether or not I have a lap band or or a realize band or if I have 4 cc vs 8 cc's there isn't much difference in how I should expect to use the tool, right?? I did learn that I have a realize band the last time I had a fill. Is there anyone else out there who usually is right on all the details, but just doesn't feel the need to know everything about the band, or am I the odd duck? -
Hi all! I've been a lurker for about a month and had my first visit with the surgeon on Mon. First off I'm a wife and mother to two beautiful girls adopted from China (I like getting my babies from a 5 star hotel and shopping afterward!!!LOL). I've was a chubby kid from 5 years old on so it's hard to imagine a life without the extra weight but I hope to find out what thats like!!! Thankfully my insurance allows me not to have to do any stuff like Dr. supervised diets ect. Basically our policy says if you are over a certain BMI that you don't have to pass go or collect $200...please go directly to the surgeon! For once being extra chubby works in my favor, LOL! I feel as though God has opened a door for me to be able to go shopping for my daughters wedding dresses without a scooter to do it...I don't think I have ever wanted anything more than my daughters, so I'm exicited to walk this journey with you all and happy to share support where I can! Next I have to go for all the pre-op testing. I'm in the St. Louis area and my surgeon is the director of the program at an area hospital so he set it up for his patients to get all the testing done in one morning over a two hour period..I have to do 5 things and so far I'm very impressed with the organization involved! I'm believing for a Jan surgery date and I'm glad to be a part of you community! Thanks for listening, Tracy
