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I'm 4 weeks out of surgery and am raring to get in the gym and lift some weights, the only thing is I feel like I've lost my strength, it's obviously because I can't eat much but will it come back eventually? How long did any of the guys wait before they got in the gym? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Jack links jerky bites post op
ChattyChatterton posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi, I'm about 6 weeks post op (rny) and I'm having the worst time getting all my proteins in. The shakes are making me want to gag and so is tuna, eggs, refried beans etc. Would having a few of the jerky bites be ok if I took extremely small bites and chewed the heck out of it?? -
Week 9 out from surgery, I’m challenged with head hunger and I am obsessed with cheese, and I’m rebelling agonist the shakes and food , I want to eat so much more how do you Handel head hunger thanks
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My doctor says I'm in the green zone, maybe so but I feel I need a fill. I can go at least 4 hrs between meals, good I know but at mealtime I feel like I could eat more than a cup worth and sometimes do, not very often but today at lunch I went overboard and knew it. Also for some strange reason, keep in mind I'm a little over a yr post op June 13th '12 and all of the sudden I can tolerate bread, rice, toast, eggs, chicken, just about anything whereas before, I'd say 6 months ago I would get stuck on those things. I don't eat these things in excess i.e. bread, rice, toast with the exception of tonight I had a half of a sandwich for dinner and a little snack cup of apple sauce. I just don't understand why I can all of the sudden tolerate these foods and before I couldn't. I don't see him again until July 11th at which time I am to discuss a colonoscopy with him to have done within the next few weeks, I know you're saying I'm not 50 yet but my brother has colon cancer and the kind he has is hereditary and I am to be checked every 3 yrs and this is my year, ugh! I'm hoping for a small tee tiny fill because I really don't feel restriction, the only thing I feel is my soft stop which is a hiccup, is this the same as restriction? Or is restriction considered not eating more than a cup worth of food or eating less than. The scales hasn't moved in 8 weeks and I've teetered between 228 and 226 and finally got back down to 226 this morning, thank you Jesus! I've tried exercising but it is very hard on me on the treadmill due to a bad knee and 2 knee surgeries, it gives me heck. Even riding a stationary bike hurts my knee at the gym. The trainer there doesn't seem to get it about my knee. I feel silly going in and working my arms, abs and thighs for 20 mins and leaving, that is literally all I can handle physically. My arms are so big and heavy on me now that any exercising of them physically drains me, I have no strength in them. It wears me out just to dry my hair because of the loose skin. I seemed to have hit a plateau I guess. Thanks for listening.
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December 19th sleevers update...
NancyDec20 replied to Traci J.'s topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just had my surgery on the 20th.. I too was sent home the next day.. not really having any problems.. no trouble going to the bathroom...no hair falling out.. I do have hunger but they say that will go away in a week or so. Cant wait to move to the next level.. Im out walking every day and in the house.. I think the key is walking.. it makes me feel better when Im up and walking. I have not weighed myself.. I dont think I want to til I go for my first appt. loving the sugar free pops I get to have.. those are delicious. protein shakes are good too.. so Im doing quite well I think.. Pain ball out.. still taking liquid loratab when needed. -
I was sleeved 5-13-13 so I am new to all of this. I feel stupid because I don't understand how much I should be taking in at one time. I understand sips and if I go to fast it hurts. How long should it take me to drink a cup of broth?? Is it normal for me to drink a cup (8oz) in one setting? Broth, tea, and flavored water go down well and I can do a cup fairly quick. Not that it's a race, but I have always drank fast. I don't pay attention and next thing I know I'm done. Now my protein shakes are not so easy and my unjury chicken soup is the same. It has to be small sips and not to quick or I get the sudden knot of pain between my boobs at the top of my stomach. Just the smallest sip gives me that pain at times. I try to get my protein in and my shakes are 11oz and out of habit try all in one setting.... I feel broken because I can take a large amount of other liquids. I asked my husband "what if my sleeve is bigger than it should be" I feel that I don't know when to stop and what if I stretch my sleeve. I don't know what is enough and i try to force my 64 liquid and 60 protein. I do fine with Popsicles, but Jello was extremely painful after each bite. I call it gas pains, but not really sure what it is. I go Monday for my 1 week follow up.
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I'm right there with you!! I'm 3 weeks out today and it has been HORRIBLE since Thursday night last week. Called my doc today and they increased my Prilosec to twice a day (from once a day). Are you taking anything?
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2 week post surgery exam
Shoelace replied to BeeCat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Fantastic! Swimming after 2 weeks..love it! Keep us posted on the next part of your journey -
Can we have an occasional alcoholic beverage?
Melisa1 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi guys...Im 3 weeks post op and we are supposed to go camping on the beach tonight. I was wondering if it would do any harm to have a couple mild drinks, besides the extra calories.? Im not much of a drinker at all but once in a while i enjoy a glass of wine or something. Any advice is welcome. :Dancing_sorry: -
Please Help. Stomach Cramps And Gas Pains
JJLaw08 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery on March 8, and I am having the worst stomach cramps and gas pains ever. I don't remember having these the first surgery back in 2010 so this is new to me. I take Gas X extra strength, but it is not doing a thing. It hurts to stand upright sometimes, and then other times it only hurts when I press on my belly. I had this happen to me last June. It was horrible. I even thought about going to the ER, but I went to Urgent Care instead. It finally went away after about a week, but this has been going on for over two weeks now. I'm not using the bathroom regularly so maybe that has something to do with it. Any suggestions to alleviate the pain? -
My surgery is in the morning. Upon discharge I can start mostly full liquids and some puree. Week two, I can switch it and have more puree.
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My weight is 231. BMI is 48.5. On my first day of my 2 week liquid diet, I woke up at 6:00am with the alarm. We had security duty at the vendor building for 7:00am. (We're fulltimers, living in a motorhome. At the present time we're at a rally in Perry, Georgia.) Surrounding me today will be what I call....carnival food!! Thank goodness I'll be busy till 9:30am, checking for ID''s to enter the building. I said goodbye to all that "junk food" last night with a shared peach cobbler with my husband. I'm determined to do this new lifestyle the right way. I had 1 Optifast at 7:00am, followed by 28 oz. of sipped water. 2nd Optifast at 10:30am. I'm feeling a little hungry just hanging around all this "fried-food" people are walking around with outside. 3rd drink at 12:00 noon and 16 oz. black coffee w/hazelnut shot. 4th drink at 6:00pm and 2 s.f. popcicles. I got really hungry between 3:00 & 6:00pm. I drank a 16 oz black coffee. Ugh!! I hate it without coffeemate hazelnut creamer.:phanvan 5th drink at 7:00pm. I've been so sore from riding my bike all around (determined to get in some exercise) since I haven't ridden it since last fall. Took 2 Aleve before bed and hope for a good night's sleep.
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Are you sure you can have meats already? Or do you mean pureed stuff? 3 weeks seems a early to me (though I came to realize that my surgeon is very conservative), I am almost 5 weeks out and have to wait another week :-( I am looking forward to meats too - not just because I like them but because with 3 oz. of lean ground beef I can have 22g of protein!
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So hubby and I booked a cruise today for May 25, 2013. I have about 16 weeks of time before we go, my goal is to be down another 20 pounds by then!! It's the little goals that make the big picture seem that much more possible! 20 pounds in 16 weeks is totally attainable, right? I am not setting an unrealistic goal here, am I? Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk
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I am looking for a female mentor or buddy that lives in Louisville, KY. Hoping to chat several times a week for motivation and encouragement and possible exercise together. I've been doing this on my own for too long and think this may be what I need to kick weightloss into gear.
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Home For About 2 Hours Now!!
Pebbagirl replied to lovinjacobe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Get some rest. Looking forward to hearing more! I'm 2 weeks away from surgery. -
Dehydrated (10 days since surgery)
charitymarroquin posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Everybody! It has been 10 days since I was sleeved. I'm doing pretty well. Looking forward to moving to mushies next week! :thumbup: YAY! I've lost 16lbs. so far. :lol0: When I went back to the doctor he told me that I was dehydrated and needed to drink more. They told me I need to drink like 3 20oz bottles of liquid everyday. I probably have been drinking 1... I guess I have been worried about drinking too much or taking too big of sips. HOW do I know if this happens? I really haven't had any problems since the surgery. I haven't felt like I was going to throw up or anything like that. Also when I drink soup, I am finally able to eat soup with chicken and vegetables if it is put through the blender! What happens if I put too much in my sleeve? I usually go with 1/2 cup, but sometimes I still feel hungry... Advice anyone? :001_smile: -
I had gb 3 weeks ago today. I am still struggling to get my liquids and protein in. I hate the protein drinks but know I need them. I also can't seem to drink enough. I might be afraid I'm going to do too much. Does anyone have any suggestions on getting in the liquids and does it get easier with time?
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I have been having pain in both of my sides,it runs the length of my ribs to my abdomen, and its not an extreme pain , more like a soreness, and uncomftorableness. It does hurt though too.There is some pain in my lower back as well... I am not sure what it is, i dont have any other symptoms, i am almost 5 weeks out... I thought maybe gas, but it doesnt feel the same as typical gas and I have used the bathroom just fine today. Any ideas anyone? Should I be concerend?
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Mushy Food Shopping List
Leederz replied to Stacey Nicole's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just did my mushy/soft food shopping last night, here are some things I purchased Soy milk Almond Milk yogurt tons of cheese to melt on things and also the laughing cows to eat, and mozarella sticks refried Beans clam chowder creamy low fat Soups corned beef hash salmon fillets crab meat canned tuna/chicken sauce/broth mixes sugar free popsicles Protein powder fat free cream cheese/ricotta cheese/ cottage cheese all natural Peanut Butter ready to heat chicken patties sugar free pudding egg white beaters low calorie gatorades This is def a lot of stuff, granted I only got like 1 of each, it will probably last me at least 2 weeks if not more. -
taking medication(pills) after surgery
thinbefore40 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 4 weeks out and would like to start taking my medication in pill from again...like a big girl! lol i want to take my omeprozole and wellbutrin...think its been long enough? totally forgot to ask the doc at my follow up appt today thanks tracy -
taking medication(pills) after surgery
clk replied to thinbefore40's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am sure you'll be just fine if you start now! I started taking my pills at about two weeks post op and never had a single problem (other than a little nausea if I took my Vitamins before eating) though I admit that I never liked taking the Biotin pills because of the capsules. ~Cheri -
I figured I'd post this here as I'm sure other veterans can relate. I was banded in 2008 and over the next year lost 106 pounds from 326 to 220. I was looking and feeling better than I had in years. Then the wheels came off. same old story divorce, lost job etc. caused me to lose focus, become depressed and of course cheat my band. fast forward to the present. I gained all the weight back and then some and finally decided I needed to go back and see the doc. I told him the band wasn't working so we agreed to unfill and try and revise to the sleeve. My insurance denied the request which was both a blow and a blessing. I've decided to give the band another shot and get back on the horse. I've had one fill so far and am seeing the nutritionist. Down 10 pounds in 2 weeks and have my mojo back. I came here to find support and encouragement as I start chapter 2 of my journey. This time I am sticking with it no matter what!
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This is just the post I needed to read! God puts us in a place on a certain day to hear what he wants us to hear. I have been at the successful place for about 4 1/2 years but the last few weeks I have had some lack of control. Almost like I have been doing this so long I can just not pay close attention to the manual. Well your struggle has put my focus back on track. Thanks for coming in and being honest about how things are changing for you. There is no real reason for my lack of focus unlike you.... sounds like your life had many lemons all of a sudden. So happy you have decided to give the band a new vigorous try. I have joined an accountability group here and I think just reporting my day is going to help. It is a Veteran group so hop in if you feel it would be helpful. Happy you are back on track. Ten pounds in 2 weeks ... doing the happy dance for you!
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Before VSG, I always had very irritable bowels with frequent diarrhea. Post- VSG, like many others, I dealt with constipation and infrequent bowel movements. The last few months I was getting to a more regular schedule, maybe every other day. So, for the last probably 4 weeks, I have been experiencing a lot more diarrhea. My eating habits have not really changed. I did eat kinda poorly over spring break last week but this started before. Previously, my loose stools were always related to something I ate and happened immediately after eating. Now they seem to be happening in the morning, sometimes before I eat anything. It has been the kind where I have to rush to the bathroom and spend 20 minutes in there. It only happens once or twice a day and later in the day I am fine. I had my 9 month post-op appointment last week and the CNP didn't really have any ideas as to why this could be happening. I did have my gallbladder out 2 months ago but she said it could be my body getting back to its "normal" habits. This was not good news. I don't know what it is that's causing this but I don't like it! I guess I'm just wondering if anyone has had similar experiences. At 9 months to 1 year out and more, do you still have problems with constipation? Or have your bowels returned to their pre-op "normal"?
