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10 weeks post, haven't lost anything in 4 weeks
mylighthouse replied to twin85's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Since you are working out so much, you need to go up on your protein intake to close to 100 grams a day. That should help you drop the weight as well as being SURE to get over your 64 ounces of liquids a day.... you need to increase there too. Also, don't know if you are tracking carbs or not, but myfitnesspal is a wonderful tool for tracking carbs, calories, protein, etc. It could be that your carb intake is too high and that can always contribute to why you aren't losing. In addition, if you are exercising a lot, you may need to increase your caloric intake. You may actually be not eating enough. -
Just wanted to add to this thread that I've currently had a period for over a month. My Ob/Gyn put me on 10 day progesterone and now that I'm done with the pills, my period has become even worse. I'm going through superplus tampons every 1-2 hours. I'm feeling very week. I go to the Ob/Gyn tomorrow and she's talked about going on birth control pills. I have PCOS and am scared about going on birth control pills as I've had issues with fertility. Anyone else going through this? How long did it take to regulate? I'm really hoping this is just estrogen leaving my body, but I wish it would give me a break... I've been on a stall on my weight loss for just as long.
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female only Scared to start taking birth control again...(Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo)
Excited4Change posted a topic in The Gals' Room
Okay so prior to my surgery in January, I had been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about a year and a half. During that time I also started college and gained more than the normal freshman 15. So my concern now is, how much of that weight may have come from the birth control as opposed to the whole freshman 15 deal? Since my surgery I have not had a period until this week and am supposed to take my first pill on the sunday after the start of my period which is TODAY!!! I am terrified about my weight loss slowing down or stopping or even gaining weight when going back on the pill....I know there are a few threads regarding birth control but none really specifically about Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, so if anyone has any experience with this issue or advice it would be greatly appriciated!!! -
I really get where you are coming from here... As much as people are trying to be kind and supportive, it is still a tad bit stupid telling someone they look good for the 'sake' of it! At just over 6mths out, I am not even half way, very close, but not quite there... anyways, in work I continue to get lovely comments about how good I look and how healthy I look... Nice! I was speaking to a friend, who is really skinny; tiny, tiny, tiny lady who is also lovely... She commented on me weight loss, calling me the amazing shrinking lady and we both chuckled; I told her that I am frustrated 'cos I haven't hit my half way goal and she said 'Bloody hell Coops, you can't lose another 3+ stone, 'cos you'll have a skinny little body and a massive head!' Well that was a lesson in itself... yea, I can lose it cos there is fat to lose... so the moral of the story... just take the compliment and don't discuss where in the weight loss process I am!!
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I'm so glad that you are going for it. I think the lap band is the best decision when it comes to weight loss surgeries. the others seem so drastic. i know some one that did go to the drastic side and yes she lost alot of weight but she also lost all her hair. so now she is slim and bald. lol. im glad im doing this, no hair loss. lol hugs to ya:hug: callie
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No saline in band! Doc took out... anyone out there??
beccab1980 replied to felkatz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did not get any saline in my band until a month after my surgery. Even then it was only 1 cc. I still lost weight that month because of the liquid diet they had me on. Stick to the diet your doctor gave you and you should be fine. -
So I haven't had a regular period in years and for most of that time they were nonexsistant. But now with my weight loss I started a very lite period oh about two months ago and now in the past three days it is out of control. I have never had cramps or back pain like this and never ever so heavy. I haven't dealt with this in years and it's kinda freaking me out. Is this something that happens often with the weight loss?
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Cancelled Surgery :(
Slenderella replied to Ooohtobeskinny's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Oh, I am so sorry! Praying he finds a job soon and your weight loss journey continues as planned. Sometimes its hard to understand why our plans get interrupted, but most of the time we understand the reason once we've passed through the storm. Hopefully this is a short storm for you and your husband! Heck, who knows, maybe there is a better job right around the corner and it will have insurance benefits that will pay for surgery!! Hugs! Slenderella -
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I have surgery Monday 4_21. I have also stopped losing weight
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Starting Weight 283 Pounds now 236.8
leonelbreton posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Same here. Feet are thinner and not swollen anymore. I had no idea ear lobes get thicker with weight gain. I also don't wear earrings so......
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Ugh Tired Of Sounding Like A Nag!!
mylynn1377 replied to misseyb73's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My fiance is being super supportive and honestly loves good wholesome food, whole grains, and fresh fruits and veggies so I am super excited. The problem we run into is on our splurge day when we go out to eat I just can't go completely nuts but his metabolism is the kind where he has to eat a lot of calories to stay the same weight. I mean his pants size are 1 inch bigger than they were in high school, he kills me with that metabolism! So he suggests things when we go out and I end up eating 6 oz of smoked beef, a large bkd potato with butter, and a huge piece of buttery garlic bread...and then I feel guilty when I add that up and he's in the kitchen looking for pudding! -
Jeanette Welcome to Lapband Talk. Your story is incredibly similar to the rest of us here at LBT. So we totally know what you mean when you say you have struggled with weight issues. For me lapband was just the change I needed and I have never regreted it. Here's hoping that all goes well with your insurance and/or telling your husband. keep us posted. becky
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First off congrats on the surgery . Second off if your doc says to AVOID certain foods AVOID them. The post op diet is not for weight loss its to allow your stomach to heal so that you can form scar tissue around your band , its ESSENTIAL for the longevity of your band. Its not a suggestion its a MUST . Now that being said ...I would call him if your unsure of what you can and cant eat and ask ! Dont guess. Some docs allow some things others do not . For me Full liquids was anything the consitancy you could suck through a straw ( but dont ) so things like spaghetti sauce, soup. BUT You have to ask if your not sure. Ask them for alits of DO"s and DONT's. Good luck you can make it !!! mindy
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I know this might be a stupid question but I never paid attention to it when I was heavier but is it normal to gain 3+ lbs during that time of the month? I got on my scale this morning and I was shocked to see the gain and I've been doing everything right.
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Wow, I haven't weighed in, but I can tell I have lost weight!!! http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120655.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120654.jpg
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Unfill! I went through the same thing in January. Had a fill on a Wednesday and all was well, liquids went down fine, next day mushies went down fine. Friday I was struggling, and Friday night I was coughing and throwing up. Didn't get back in to the doc til Tuesday and by then I was so weak from dehydration, I was ready for them to remove all of the fluid!! Thank goodness she only took out what had been added but in those six days I lost 11 lbs!! It took some doing to keep that 11 lbs off but I did it and even the doc office said this is good because usually you gain because the loss is consider sick weight and once the body recoups it puts the weight back on. So I would suggest not waiting it out and call your doc... Best of luck to you!
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Hi all, I was banded in 2007 and have not done well with weight loss. I have found a new physician for my aftercare education and fills and am hoping to still make this work for me. He suggested this forum for support and education. I am sure hoping to find it here.:thumbup:
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Had the Lapband in September 2008 lost 185lbs over the next 2 years. In oct of 2012 Lapband was removed because it was tearing into my stomach. I lost 8 pints of blood and spent almost 3 weeks in the hospital. Now I have to live without it and its really hard. I'm only up 8lbs from my "normal weight" but I'm starting to slip in old habitats.
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Hello! I have been on this app since September 2016 and I have loved reading everyone's success stories! It has been sssooo encouraging and helpful! Now, I finally get to start telling my story! [emoji4] I had my Gastric Bypass Surgery on March 15th, 2017! I lost 20 lbs on the pre-op liquid diet (my surgeon required a 2 week liquid diet) When my surgeon went in, he found that I had lots of scar tissue. He took THREE hours just to get rid of scar tissue! He was still able to perform the Bypass and for that I am so thankful! Because of the extra work he did, I had a little bit longer of a hospital stay and a little bit longer of a recovery process. But, I am still excited to be on this journey! I have not taken any after pics yet but, here are my current stats: HIGH WEIGHT- 272 SURGERY WEIGHT- 250 CURRENT WEIGHT- 235 GOAL WEIGHT- 140
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I think stress makes you gain weight. My job is very stressful and I gained a lot of weight over a very short period of time. My eating habits did not change so I can only think it was the stress. I was converted from band to bypass 4/3. My surgeon was able to do it in one surgery which was the only thing I was stressing about prior to surgery. She warned me ahead do time that often there is so much scar tissue that she cannot safely do the bypass. You have to heal and they do it at a later time. My insurance has a dollar cap on bariatric procedures so if I did not get it converted in one surgery I was not going to be able to have a second due to costs. After all the worry she was able to do it but the surgery was very long. It took better than 4 hours. Do not worry about the weight gain and try to desires as you are able. I go for a walk or listen to music or read to help with the stress. Good luck to you!! Jennie
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Hi I also have to wait one year ,actually till June 2014, but I've started my process already . I just went to my second visit. I'm not doing my eval until January so that anything that I put in will go towards my deductible but I've started my nut . Visits . After January I will start my eval, EKG , blood work.. I'm being very patient and learning in the mean while. I'm glad I'm not the only one having to wait. Oh one more thing is my insurance advocate told me that every year the insurance changes and in January if something chances and says that we only need 3 visits instead of six , then I would be thru . Anyway anything can chance. But as of now it don't look like I'll get a surgery dat till next July . And that's if my insurance approves it. I'm very positive . I've got my 5 years of medical records of being over weight. I think that was the hardest . I didn't think I could get proof but I did. Now I'm just taking day by day and trying to learn ,change some of my eating habits . Good luck with ur journey we may be going thru this at the same time.
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No saline in band! Doc took out... anyone out there??
katwmn63 replied to felkatz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
many, if not most, get banded without any saline in it at all for exactly this reason...so that they can heal completely from the surgery before giving too much band restriction. when you heal completely and get back to being able to drink Water adequately, etc., you will get a saline fill. With your symptoms it sounds like it is what is best for you and why your doc elected to remove the saline for now. usually, bad breath is an indicator that you are in ketosis (your body is burning fat instead of carbs)... though the bad breath sucks, being in ketosis is weight loss heaven. i hope you heal quickly and your first fill goes far more smoothly :-)
