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Not Taking In Enough Calories.
Jess55 replied to angbutler0712's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The first week post op, I had maybe 200-300 calories per day, with maybe 25 grams protein, second week, was better maybe 600-700 calories with maybe 50-60 grams protein. So each week got better. It took me 5 weeks to get back up to 1200 calories and once I did the weight started coming off again. I can't seem to lose at to low of calories. So just give it time. -
I had my band from 2007 - 2011 (it worked for me until it eroded and had to be removed). I am looking at converting to a sleeve now as well. Obviously I can't give you any insight to the sleeve yet but I can tell you that the first year I had my band, I didn't lose that much weight either. However year 2 was when the weight really came off of me. How many adjustments/fills have you had so far? I had a 4cc band and I didn't start to really lose weight until my band was at least 1/2 full and felt real restriction. My program was really conservative and I must have had 5-10 fills before I reached that point. But once I got to the point where I could only get in about 800-1000 calories a day (liquids, soft foods), the weight came off my rapidly. The band loosens as you lose weight and lose fat around your stomach, so eventually you can eat more and need to get another fill to keep that restriction. I went every 1-2 months for a fill. I lost about 50% of the weight I needed to lose with the band alone and light exercise (walking a few times a week). The rest of the weight melted off of me once I started working out more regularly and heavily (I started running instead of walking 5 x week, added yoga and pilates into the mix). I plateaued with the band when I had the last 20 pounds to lose. I am 5'3" and was 220 lbs (size 18-20) when I was first banded and the lowest I ever got was 2.5 years out at 145 lbs (size 6-8). As well as the Lap band worked for me (until it didn't), going through erosion was hell. My body just did not want a foreign object inside of me and rejected the band. Unfortunately VSG was not an option yet when I was banded, but if given the choice I would have opted for the sleeve over the band for sure.
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Hey Post bandsters, Did any of you get a lot of excess skin, after the weight loss, I asked the surgeon about it, and he stated that it varies and it depends on the individual and the amount of weight loss. He also said looking at my build that I may not have any and for me to do strength training, a lot of walking and take care of my skin and give it time. By the way I have not had the surgery yet.
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Forgot to mention I had band removed and got sleeved .. Had band in for 7 yrs and I only lost weight the 1st year after that I gained all back .., all the band made me do was throw up alot .., happy now
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:rolleyes2: I am scheduled to be banded tomorrow. So far, I've lost about 11 lbs. on the pre-diet. I hope that's enough weight to "de-fat" my liver some. I am getting a little nervous. The hospital called and wants me to be there at 7:00 tomorrow morning. Wish me luck. I'll try to post later in the weekend.
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I had my surgery last Wednesday (September 28), but I have been on a low carb/high protein/high healthy fat pre-op diet since March. (I lost 99 pounds pre-op!) I decided a long time ago that I wasn't going to stop my life while I was getting control of my weight and my health. I have been open with everyone in my life about my journey (pre- and post-op) and my partner and I go to all of the same social outings that we always have. When we go to bars, I just don't drink; when it involves a meal, I always bring my salad dressing and order something appropriate. And now that my surgery is done, I'll go to the event and just sip Water and take my Crystal Light to-go things and unflavored Protein in a baggie. I say all of this to encourage you to not hole up while you do this. I have found that keeping up my social calendar makes the journey easier and more fun, and having a brigade of cheerleaders is awesome, too! All my best!
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Required weight loss before surgery
summerset replied to blessed grammy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Why does he require weight loss at all when it's obviously necessary to remove the band? Did you ask him? -
Pregnant & banded- advice needed!
NataliesMommy posted a topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Hi guys! I've always been able to count on this forum when I need advice! I was banded in April 06, and have been dealing w/ a horrible infection this whole time. It's a long story.... but needless to say I DON'T recommend going to Mexico!!! Because of the infection, I wasn't able to get a fill this whole time, and had only lost 40lbs right after the surgery. FINALLY a couple weeks ago, I was at a point to where (even though the infection was still there) my doctor agreed to fill me. I was sooooo excited to be able to start loosing weight again, and have lost 14lbs since the fill. IRONICALLY... the SAME day I got my fill, I found out I was pregnant!!! From what I've read on the internet, I will now have to get an unfill so that the baby can get the proper nutrition. Is that right? Does anybody know????? I informed my current (american) lap band dr that I was pregnant. She didn't mention anything about an unfill... just to stop taking my antibiotics, and that we wouldn't be able to do anything more about the infection until after the baby is here. I believe after the baby is here, she is going to want to remove the band all together. I feel like this next 7 mos is my last chance to loose weight w/ the band. But that can't be good for the baby(??) I haven't gotten the chance to see an OB doc yet. Im trying to make sure the food I do eat is nutritious and taking Vitamins as well. Does anyone know if the OB dr will require that I have an unfill? -
So close to goal, now I am gaining. How?
AvaFern replied to 24601's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If it makes you feel better it took me 5 months to lose the last 2 pounds to get to goal and before that I lost maybe 1-2 pounds a month for several months. While my goal was 129 and yours is 140, if your profile is right you are wayyy taller than I am, so the distribution is probably comparable. The last few pounds are an absolute B and while I have maintained now for just short of a year, I literally cannot get under 129 to save my life, lol. At certain points our body decides that it likes the weight it is at and it seems to really get down the last bit requires a lot of discipline. I am lazy, so I am going to be just fine at 129 and not 119 which was my stretch goal. -
Any last minute psychology appt advice?
learn2cook replied to lussa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Real meaningful weight loss is a head game. It tests our resilience and adaptability. Most of us don’t know we have so many emotional areas to work upon in order to reach our goals. I’m with ShoppGirl, and I too didn’t realize how much I was emotionally eating. There’s nothing to finesse. Just be you and ask good questions because you are curious about finding real long term health. Also, three hours a week is only 1/2 hour a day. That’s a stroll around a parking lot or a park, marching in your house, dancing, or a bike ride. It could even be broken into 3 ten minute strolls per day. Just getting up from the couch to move during TV commercials would qualify. -
Can any one give me some advise, I had a 9cc Band fitted with the hospital group 7 years ago and lost 14 stone over 18 months i kept having fills to often to loose more weight, but this made me ill as i could,t keep anything down. i was living on soft foods & liquids, i couldn't learn myself how to eat solids. I ended up in hospital as the band was too tight so they removed 2cc. i was still the same but due to bringing everything back what i drank and got down caused damage to my esophagus so was advised to have my band deflated after 2 years of struggling and suffering. slowly my weight as gained and i feel like im back to were i started, as i have let my band rest for 18 month so has u can guess i have eaten everything i should't of eaten, like a child would in a sweet shop. I have finally had a refill last week of 4cc but now feel like im at the beginning and need to learn how to work with my band, as i felt last time round i didnt learn how to work it properly and more or less starved myself as the weight was falling off way to quickly. i now feel like im a failure to people who ask me about having a band fitted, as looking at me now im nearly back to the weight when i 1st had the band fitted.And my size now stops me seeing my family & friends has they all knew i had my band fitted,and now i feel like this is the only way to lose this weight, why have a band just to sit inside me and not working,that's what the N.H.S wanted me to do, I've done it there way. And now i'm doing it my way my last chance to work my band. So now iv just finished 3 days of liquid and onto soft food, i dont feel like iv any restriction but im thankfull im keeping what i do eat down. i need advise on what i can and can't eat and what kind of feelings should i be feeling when eating. is it right i cant have a drink till 1 hour after a meal?
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Carb intake?
juliansmom2003 replied to juliansmom2003's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That has been my focus too--calories, protein and fat. Then my sister goes and mentions that when she reduces her carbs, she notices more weight loss. Just another thing to track, great! LOL -
So, I tried to be as "normal" as possible this weekend even though I was just banded last monday. Saturday my husband wanted to go out for the day so we drove to Lancaster to do some shopping. I felt really good until I made a big mistake at lunch. I drank my tea through a straw and had broth from creamy soup. My shoulder/gas pain came back with a vengance. It took about 2 hours to feel a little better. We stopped for dinner on the way home and I had broth from vegetable soup and drank from the glass and felt grea. Yesterday we had a wedding to go to. I knew I would not be able to eat anything at the wedding so I drank a protein shake before I went and I did fine. The dinner was filet mignon and crab cake with potatoes and green beans. I did not touch a thing but my husband (the one who calls me lazy for not just dieting and losing weight and who is obese himself) ate his AND my dinners!!!! Today I am back to work and I really feel good. I am one week out and I got a good night's sleep in my own bed last night (bye-bye recliner) and I am ready! I hope I can make it through a 13 hour workday but I feel like I can do anything right now. I hope you all are doing well and that I have encouraged you a bit.
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It's a go but have some mental issues
cwalck replied to cwalck's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tiff-Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! Your response made me feel so much better about things. I never was a gorger, more of a grazer because I don't work. On a nice day, not a problem, I amout of the house! When it is pouring or 3 feet of snow, I tend to graze more. I also lose no problem, but then get too comfy and gain it back. I am looking forward to the smaller portions acutally. My daughter wanted to go to Applebees the other nite because she is on weight Watchers (she weighs about 130 haha) and they have a new WW menu so I thought I would be supportive. So we both order WW entrees and it came and I laughed for 5 minutes. The steak was maybe 3" diameter, 3 small new potatoes and a handful of brocolli. I was like "so this is correct portion size?" My stomach actually was satisfied after but it took my brain to get it. I look forward to the restriction but it is just so new and different from anything I have obviously ever experienced. I know I will very excited when I get a date. I weighed 143 in 6th grade, 185 when I got married 37 years ago and about 230 now so it is all I know. Again thank you for your constant support to everyone on this forum! Carol -
Medicine change after surgery.
Blondie 6388 replied to thebynum79's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm sure your meds will need to be adjusted because of weight loss. I have already had mine adjusted and in 6 months I have my blood work done again and may come off 2 meds,???????? next month I see my other dr for another decrease. Life is good. Good luck. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App -
Medicine change after surgery.
4MRB4PHOTO replied to thebynum79's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Weight loss definitely affected my meds. I was no longer type-2 diabetic, so I no longer needed Metformin, my blood pressure medicine and cholesterol medicines were significantly reduced, I no longer needed meds for Low-T. Work with your PCP and specialist (neurologist for the epilepsy?). You may need an adjustment to your meds as you lose weight. Hopefully some of them you will no longer need to take. Good luck. -
Getting Medicaid to cover surgery (MD)
ineedaband posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Every. I am new to this forum so please bare with me. I recently called my insurance co. (care first blue cross blue shield) and they informed me that they dont cover weight loss surgery. I then called my local dept of health and mental hygiene, they informed me that medicaid will cover both the lap band and gastric bypass "if Medically necessary ." I dont have medicaid yet, but I am sure I'll qualify. I truly want to know how to go about it through medicaid? I will apply for medicaid, but once that's approved, where do I go from there. I honestly need this surgery, I am a female age 20 5'4 and 240pounds. Since 2008 i have had this respiratory problem, my general doctor never officially diagnosed it as asthma but I do take an over the counter inhaller daily, I am thinking it may have something to do with my weight. I have been on diets since I was 12 years old, only to gain more weight. My doctor has even given me a form of phentermane and that still did not work. I would have no other way to pay for this surgery, although I really need it. Can anyone please provide me with the steps I need to take to go the medicaid way? I have no credit so I cant just take out a loan and pay that way (im a full time college student, no job but I have the support of my parents) Thank you so much -
I was done by 10 this morning. My surgery took a little longer and gave my surgeon a run for his money because I had a ton of abdominal scar tissue but it was a success. I am tires, a little sore, a little gas pain but feel amazing so glad I did this!!! Height 5'11" Highest weight 322 Starting weight 307 Surgery weight 296 Goal 176 maybe
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Hello, I did try it for a few months and I did have energy if you want to call it that,,,,it actually made me feel very anxious and wired. I did loose a little weight with it but not very much. I gave up because I did not like the way it made me feel. I too am on a 6 month diet trying to get an approval. Good luck and hoping for the best. :-)
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weight gain days following surgery?
pronetus posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Anyone else gain weight for the first 2-3 days postop? I am thinking it is water retention. Is this common? Was 282 day of surgery Tues today Thurs I am 286. I know i shouldn't be stepping on the scale, but it is impossible not to be curioous. -
6 month non-surgical weight loss regimen?
Cheeselife replied to ojibway's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's a good question to ask your insurance company. I may just be lucky, but I called mine a few times to ask variations on this question. My PCP ended up writing a letter with monthly weights over 6 months, giving information about things I've tried to lose weight. My insurance waives that 6 months if you have comorbidities such as heart issues, diabetes, sleep apnea etc, so it's worth you checking. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk -
10 days Post Op 27lbs down!
vdbarbie replied to Jps83's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Monday 8/5 I've lost 27 pounds. Seem likes it should be more weight lost don't know Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Marley, I have UH and my list looks similar to Japeters. I don't need the PCP approval probably because I don't need referrals on my plan and I don't have to go to the pulmonologist because I don't smoke or have any known respiratory issues. If you've been getting an annual for the last 5 years they weigh you every time so there's that history! Easy Peesy! Make sure you have that right - weight history vs. weight loss attempts. I think I'm going to have to make an appointment and sit there while my pcp write the dates of my weight loss attempts. I hate to keep calling but I'm not letting them hold me back. Also, they had me sign up with this clinical nurse to follow my care! blah blah blah.Its required.
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Post surgery back pain?
PrayingForWeightLoss replied to Alaska Liz's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I agree that it might be spasms. Also, if you had a significant weight loss between preop and now, that could be the cause. I had severe lower back pain one month or so post op. The bariatrician told me it is common after a sudden moderate to severe weight loss in a short space of time. If your X-ray showed nothing abnormal, maybe try alternative therapies such as heat packs, heat rub and gentle exercise like, walking and squats. Go as low as you can tolerate with squats and try to go lower each day. I hope the pain subsides. -
My insurance approved me for surgery. Tomorrow starts my 5 day pre-op liquid diet. I picked up my shakes this morning. Monday 4/4 is my hospital pre-op. Surgery is next Thursday! I am so nervous. This is such a huge, life changing surgery. Most people are supportive. A few have said things like, "I am shocked you qualify for that." or the, "I know of someone who had horrible complications.". I am taking two weeks off of work to allow my body to heal. Starting weight: 227 Current weight: 216 Height: 5'4" I have no idea how much I will drop on this liquid pre-op. I've never had to go that long without solid food. I know it is required so my liver will shrink before surgery. The thing I am most looking forward to is getting rid of my sleep apnea. Second thing, we live near the Gulf of Mexico. It's super hot in Houston. I want to be able to wear a cute dress or shorts. I want to be able to ride the rides at Disney without worrying about my weight.
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