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I Feel Like I Can Eat Too Much Sometimes.
mommy794 replied to mommy794's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was doing that at first I guess I should do it for a week and see If it just SEEMS like eating alot or of its actually OK. -
Just put the two together that I've been feeling nauseous and having some stomach discomfort for the paddy week and so half....I stopped taking my nexium 2 weeks ago.....dr said ok if I had no issues.....have not had any issues since surgery 6 months ago so I thought I'd be fine. Did this cause issues for anyone else???? I think I'm starting my pill back in the morning.
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intense depression
Kellyfitz4 replied to crazyplantlady's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Crazy plant lady- I am going thru the exact same thing. I am nearly 4 weeks out and I went to work after 2 weeks. Simultaneously I received a HUGE promotion at work that requires me to work long hours, on my feet (I'm in Law Enforcement). After working in my new position for only a week, I cried every day on my way to work, every day on my way home, cried myself to sleep. My husband finally said enough is enough- this past Monday I went to see my family Physician and she told me I went back to work way too early. She gave me some anxiety meds, which make me really tired, and told me to take another 3 weeks off at the least. I then went and saw my bariatric physiologist today and she said the same. She explained that I am recovering from major surgery at the same time learning an entire new life change and to add a huge promo on top of that, put me over the edge. She too suggested to take at least 3 more weeks off to take it day by day, meal by meal ( I didn't eat the entire week I went back to work and got really run down and emotional). She made so much sense now I have to really concentrate on me and apply it.. Please keep me in your thoughts, this is going to be SO HARD FOR ME. -
I've got a couple for this week. Yesterday I hit double figures, I now weigh under 100kg and only have about 8kg to go before I'm merely overweight instead of obese. Today I called into the gym very quickly, as I have to go out, so I just wanted to clock up 40 minutes on the treadmill. I picked a hill program, set level 10, speed 6.5 kms per hour. I could not get my heart rate over 119 for love nor money, I physically cannot walk any faster than that or I'd have to jog and the incline at times was at 8! So I've gotten LOADS fitter. And my ankle didnt even give me a twinge. I am so freaking happy today.
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I am located in Eastlake/Mentor Ohio and am scheduled for LapBand surgery on November 6, 2008. My pre-op classes and testing is starting next week and am excited and nervous at the same time. Looking for someone close to talk to about it
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Dr just called back and said I can get in the pool! I didn't think I could bc im still a week from making 1 month! Dr knows best I guess! thank u!
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I think about 95% of people some sort of stall. I never had a true stall (14 days without an ounce lost), but the closer I got to goal, my loss slowed down. I didn't experience a stall for the first 6 months, and then I was a few pounds from goal and hit a 10 day stall, then BAM dropped those pounds plus 2 to drop me below goal. If you follow your post-op dietary guidelines, push Protein and fluids, the weight loss will continue, plus working out, building muscle mass can slow down your loss, but you'll be losing inches. A pound is a pound be it a pound of fat or muscle. Fat is lumpy and takes up space, muscle mass is lean, and takes up less space in our bodies so when we build muscle, it burns the fat, and we trim down even though the scale may not be moving. I recommend taking your measurements at your neck, breasts/chest, upper arms, upper thighs, waist, hips and calves. Your clothes might fit differently even if the scale isn't moving much because you're muscles are growing, and the lumpy, bumpy fat is melting away. Mentally prepare for a stall by realizing that your body can not continue to lose a pound a day for a year. Take your measurements, and document your progress in pictures so you can physically see the changes. If you hit a stall, analyze your intake and make sure you're staying on course food wise. Stalls happen, the rapid weight loss can't last forever, but you can continue to lose at a good rate by sticking to the rules. I dropped 115lbs in 6.5 months so it's possible to lose all your weight, and keep a steady loss going.
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4 months and 80lbs later
Sassy in pink replied to meharris07's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats you're doing amazing!! This is me at 10 weeks and lost 32.6 but tomorrow is my weigh in day so will see how I do? I love my sleeve!! Hope you don't mind me posting my pic in your thread?! ;0) -
Tuesday Is My Day, Now Doubting It :(
JamesHRN replied to olivia1425's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was having the same feelings when I got sleeved it July it was the best thing for me I to was considering the band but chose the sleeve because of less complications and no need to continue follow up care the rest of you life to have adjustments I was also told I would lose more weight with the sleeve I am down almost 90 pounds and only 10-13 pounds from goal it will be 3 months tomorrow since surgery you will also have to weight several weeks before the band will even be inflated to help with weight loss then lots of adjustments there after -
Any ideas for natural or prescription medications that you have taken and have worked to reduce your cholesterol? I have an appointment next week with my doc to discuss meds. My doc is really concerned because even with almost a 50 lbs loss my cholesterol has not moved more than 4 pts. I watch everything I eat for hidden cholesterol and my numbers have been about the same for the last 10 years. Thanks in advance!
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2 weeks post op and a stall
dreamingsmall replied to lindabalseca's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Weighing the same from week 1 to week 2 is not a stall. Not losing weight in one week does not mean the sleeve is not working. Paitence is important. Make sure you are drinking enough water too. It is working you lost alot pre surgery so maybe your body is just catching up. -
Two Weeks Tomorrow No Weight Loss Post Op
LosingItForMe2011 replied to dunnfab5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It does take a while to lose the water weight and swelling weight you get from the surgery. Then you do hit more plateaus along the way. Just have to stick to your program and know that it works. I know my scale hasn't budged in a few weeks as well. It is frustrating but, I know it will move -
Next week I start my pureed hopefully it'll give me some satisfaction
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I have been told that at 5 weeks I should be eating 3 meals and 2 snacks...then dropping it back to 3 meals after 6 weeks... I don't know if i'll be able to cope but I figure once I get the fill then the band will help me keep it to those 3 meals per day!
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Hi Crystal! I am happy you are doing so well. I am on relatively solid foods now and have started losing, about a pound a week. So it is not as fast as I would like, but then again 1-2 lbs per week is expected--long term. Eventhough I haven't had a fill yet, my appetite is reduced. Maybe I still have some swelling, I don't know. But I am pleased to be seeing the scale move downward! Denise
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Good Morning and Yes, I still LOVE MY BAND . I have spent all week practicing eating ONLY what I think will not get stuck and I am/was successfull. I feel like I am running on 100% health and no pain anywhere. Looking back over the past days I can honestly say that I have been blessed by good fortune and no complications other than those I created myself. 315/288/210
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6 weeks post op still feel blech
CowgirlJane replied to LaurieC's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I didn't feel human till about 12 weeks... seriously. My appetite came back in full force around 8-9 months an I had to learn to control it by eating low carb. This is temporary, you will feel better in time. Take advantage of the distaste for food, use food like "medicine" - this is that time where the surgery helps you the most in letting go of the overuse of food.- 1 reply
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6 weeks out. Any suggestions on helping with bloating?
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I just wanted to let everyone know that my wife and I have started on our clear liquid diets for surgery. At this time were not sure who will go on Wednesday. She has come done with a sinus problem and they might put her off not sure. If that is the case then I will go this Wednesday and she would go the next week. I will keep everyone up to date as to how things are going. We are both very excited about are new healthey lifestyle. Thanks again for all the advice and help. Chris Pre Band St. Louis 250/ :clap2:
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My temp was all over the place but now six weeks out I feel normal. I did have a horrible underarm smell that my doctor said was normal yuck.
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What do I need to buy and have in the house on day one post op?
Anna8522 replied to purplebutterflyjen's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Ask the dietician attached to the surgical team for a meal plan. and stick to the level she suggests. so free fluids first, then the next level. then soft food - I had low calorie jellies ready and pureed fruit (baby puree level). For me she suggested that I get in plain yoghurt as she knew I liked it. and eat protein first. my protein was mainly chicken, fish, eggs, and cottage cheese. But my greatest help was fresh unsweetened pineapple juice, to sip. It helped rid me of all the foamy mucous phlegm that was making life a misery for the first three weeks at home. Fresh pineapple juice really saved the day. My Doctor suggested it and it worked a treat after three hours of sipping it , a little at a time, I finally gained relief from all the vomiting of foamy phlegm. Here is why - fresh pineapples contain digestive a digestive enzyme in them called, "Bromelain". Bromelain helps break down hard to digest proteins in our digestive tract naturally so we do not end up with gas, bloating, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, burping or constipation. - enzyme bromelain is known to reduce phlegm and mucus in throat -
Had my first 'oops' today and I'm paying for it!! I am about 3 weeks post op, still on mushies, and ate lunch at 11:00. After work my husband picked me up and we went car shopping. I missed my afternoon snack and we didn't get done at the car dealers until after 7, home until 8:30. I was SO hungry. Overly hungry. My head is POUNDING. I came home and tried to eat slowly some quick protein but it was too late, I was shakey and still can't shake the headache. Any ideas for portable snacks when still on mushies?
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OK so I probably shouldn't freak out, but... My fist helping of cream soup tasted so good I had a big bowl of it. I felt really full. To the point of being a bit uncomfortable for about 15 minutes. About 2 days later I was really hungry like before surgery and could eat/drink larger amounts than before. Did I stretch my pouch or worse? I didn't know there was a limit to how much we could drink. I thought liquid just went straight thru, even the slightly thicker liquids. Now I am at 2 weeks and full on mushies. I feel no restriction hardly at all. And I can eat a good cup of food or even a little more at a sitting? Is this too much? Please advise.
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:)I really like my band so far. I went for my first check up yesterday,and the doctor said i'm doing fantastic i'm down16.9lbs And the doctor's gonna let me stay home acouple more weeks. I'm getting paid too. sweet! I found if i eat more than a cup of anything i'm stuffed .I'm on phase 3 so everything is pureed. but i'm getting cottage cheese and riccotta cheese now and other foods . I'm hoping to lose another 15lbs by the middle of october , and since i'm averaging 1lb aday i see it being possible. i'm gonna get my first fill on October 19th,I'm hoping to be down a full 30lbs by then. Today was the first day i was actually hungrey, so i had 2 eggs and i put them in the pureer . they were so good:eyebrows: I'll get back to you later.
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Hello everyone! Today is my one week post op so far I have lost 16 lbs total. I have had some rough spots a couple of times I started crying from hunger. I am not sure I am doing the post op diet correctly. I had my surgery done in Houston, TX by Dr. Kenneth Hollis. Please let me know if anyone else is having the same problems. I had surgery last Thursday went to work the Monday, and Tuesday after I got sick that afternoon so I took off two more days to be safe. I tried to vomit but nothing came up. So let me know if anyone else are having these problems. Dawn
