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curious where other ppl are at around 3.5 mths out
butterfly_gal replied to NicoleLpn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
March 19th here. Surgery weight was 324 and size 30/32 clothes. I am down to 258 as of this morning, so 66 pounds down and now a size 22 clothes. My bra size went from a 46F to 42 DDD. I have had no food issues, I haven't had any issues with any food I have tried. I still haven't tried bread or rice or alot of sugar though. Haven't had alcohol yet either. My first goal is 200, which I hope to be at before Christmas. My final goal is 170, but I am sure that when I get there, I will set another one. So far for exercising it is walking. I want to do more when I start getting some energy. Pre-surgery for many years, I have had an anemia problem. For several years my HGB was 9 with Ferritin of 5 and saturation of 4. I was alway dizzy. I was sent to see a hemotologist for iron infusions. I am on #8 of 10 infusions. My dizziness is gone and I am getting some energy so I am going to add some more stuff to my exercise. -
Obesity is the end result of many factors - most of which are the result of bad decisions and correctable with lifestyle change. That's also why a calorie is a calorie is a calorie is not an honest statement. The chemical response to a Protein is not the same as a carb and a simple carb not the same as a complex one. Carbs and calories are not the enemy - we are. And we can be our worst enemy in many cases. I like the heroin analogy pertaining to sugar. That is so accurate for many people. But ultimately it comes down to personal decisions... Some people can drink alcohol and have no issues - other should avoid it because they don't know when to say when - same applies to simple carbs. If you can't keep control then avoid it in the first place. While I think it's dismissive to blame a school lunch program for anyone's weight problem, it's also an area that the educational system is missing the boat. There is no good reason why learning about the human body and its use and application of nutrients is not mandated as part of the science curriculum. Eating and lifestyle habits are learned early in life and bad habits in that area are very hard to correct. Almost every 5th grader has had to dissect a frog yet how many of them know that carbs and Proteins have 4 calories per gram, alcohol 7, and fat 9??? Why not??? They should focus on educating kids on their bodies and fuel sources as a starting point - it affects every aspect of a students life and performance. And also stop pushing processed crap for the sake of a buck... Brad
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Stretching out your Stomach from Drinking...?
coolnessa22 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know this is a topic that has been discussed but I am about 2 1/2 months post op and drink occasionally...I know there is empty calories and all that but I was wondering can drinking too much alcohol stretch out the stomach...? Just Wondering...advice anyone...? HW 270lbs SW 258lbs CW 236 Goal Weight 165 -
August 2013 surgeries
shershrinking replied to daisykarebear's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am waiting for insurance approval- doc had a 3 month pre-surgery healthy steps program, to teach me to eat and exercise, see a shrink, etc . I lost 30# already but still have 100 to go... And my diabetes hasnt really improved. I know I will never make it alone without surgery. Craving sweets. QUESTION :Will i ever be able to taste those sweet things without being horribly ill? ??(dumping syndrome scares the heck outta me) Also found out that i shouldnt drink alcohol before a meal- i forget to chew or taste anything when i am that happy. -
Yay! Dawn is back! Yep the band changes how much alcohol we can handle. I rarely drink anything anymore, I already was a cheap date! Glad you had nice night out. Enjoy the 4th week!
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Harder than I thought
Jean McMillan replied to jessicawinston's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Unfortunately, weight loss surgery happens in your stomach, not in your brain. And yes, even though WLS should make weight loss easier, it's still hard. Making your band tighter and tighter is not going to speed up weight loss or banish those demons who tell you a glass of wine and handful of potato chips and 2 Cookies are OK, just this once. There is no such thing as just this once. That was true for me before WLS and it's still true now, 6 years and 100 lbs. later. Also, you sure don't need a tighter band if you're having eating problems at your current restriction level. I think right now you need to stop worrying about weight loss and start concentrating on good food choices and good eating skills (take tiny bites, chew very well, eat slowly, etc.). Making good food choices means choosing foods that are good nutritionally and are good for satiety. In other words, emphasize solid foods and avoid slider foods (soft and liquid calories, plus crispy carby stuff like crackers, chips, etc.). You'll have to experiment with food preparation to make things like chicken, fish, or whatever more band-friendly. I can't eat chicken or turkey breast, but I can eat dark meat if it's prepared in a way that doesn't dry it out. Broiled, grilled, or microwaved meat/fish/poultry can be a problem for me, but baking or braising with some liquid (like broth) or sauce can make all the difference. A little bit of sauce, gravy, salad dressing, salsa, etc. can add flavor and make the food easier to get down. Just don't drown the food in it! One more piece of advice - something you already know, but I want to reinforce it. Drinking wine every night is the first thing you need to address. Alcohol is not only liquid calories with no nutritional benefits; it also makes foolish food choices and hours of grazing seem like splendid ideas. Hang in there! -
Date set for 7/10/13. Anyone else?
BklynPenny posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Everyone.... My name is Penny; 29 yrs old and will be banded on Wednesday, July 10th at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. I am currently on my 2 week Pre-op 800 calorie 2 Isopure shakes & a small meal diet. I thought it would be harder but the heartburn is all I'm feeling. The annoying thing is that it's Summer. Birthday parties here, BBQ'S there; so the food & alcohol temptation is everywhere. A nice cup of ice Water with a twist of lemon is my drink of choice. FYI, if you have the ability to work out ex. Gym, walk, jog, run, bike ride etc drink your Protein shakes post work out. The sexy buff guy at GNC explained it helps out with the muscles. But little did he know we need it to shrink our liver for surgery and drop like 10lbs. Lol. Sorry for the long 1st post. I wish everyone a safe surgery & happy painless recovery. Feel free to contact me Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk -
Eating and traveling-I am stressed
Reigo replied to Reigo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor cleared me at 6 weeks for alcohol and spicy food and caffeine (although I must admit I started 1 cup of coffee at 4 weeks) I will only order a glass of wine to see how I handle it and I usually have a driver or take taxis so driving at least isn't an issue. -
Some questions for a nervous nelly...
RareGold3000 replied to nervousnelly's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I've not had any soda since 3 months prior to surgery, thought I'd get rid of it early on, and have not craved it since. I'm sure it won't hurt though in moderation down the road for you after surgery. Just be careful too early on due to the carbonation. My surgeon said to wait 4-6 months for any alcohol, which I waited 4 1/2 months and had a wine cooler and was fine. I drink alcohol very rarely and only have 1 or 2 over the course of hours of whatever it is I am drinking and I am fine. It doesn't upset my stomach. Oh, and I took 4 weeks off of work due to the fact that my job is not sedentary at all, so I'm glad that I did. Just be careful of not lifting too heavy. I was fine at home alone too. I drove after 4 days at home. Karen -
Mel3620, You should be proud its a tough thing that you did. As a good friend of mine pointed out on the subject of addictions, and i paraphrase " you DON'T need Alcohol, tabacco,or illegal drugs to sustain your body, but food is the toughest addiction to break since you MUST eat" Im proud of your victory since i LOVE pizza but alas it is something i can no longer have. its one of my trigger foods. i would rather fit into the next size down the have a slice. Thanks gor the post...YOUR A SUPERSTAR!!! have a great weekend RJ
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Some questions for a nervous nelly...
NewAshes replied to nervousnelly's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
for any alcohol/ soda you can't have it for a while and its just extra calories but you can have it later on. However you will get drunk way quicker than before -
Eating and traveling-I am stressed
PainInTheGlass replied to Reigo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Be careful with the wine intake until you see how it affects you. With your smaller stomach, you will get drunk MUCH faster than before! (My doc recommends 6 months post-op before having alcohol!) -
Introduction - Planning to be Sleeved
CANTwaitTObeTHIN replied to CANTwaitTObeTHIN's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yesterday was my consult and things went great! I had, proactively, scheduled my PCP surgery clearance, baseline labs, X-ray, EKG, upper Gi, and support group meeting... All to be done before July 16! At the office visit I was scheduled for the Nutritionist and Psychologist. The psych appt isn't until August! No BUENO! Lol, I think I can handle waiting a month. The Dr. Wasn't as bad at this visit as I heard he can be. He was actually pretty nice... We'll see what he's like further down the road. Well today is my Bday and I still get to indulge in alcohol so I'm heading to Margaritaville! Just wanted to write my update before I start drunk-texting! -
Attention ! Australian Sleevers
Aussiegirl replied to Lavea's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am usually fine mixing as long as it isnt too many different types, and as long I am not drinking wine. Wine makes me ill.....I am not a normal sleever when it comes to alcohol. Not sure why I bring it up as to say we all go into this thinking we are giving everything up. But as time goes on you get a new normal that feels like it was never any different. And on top of it all, bad night with food and stuff, this morning I weighed in at the lowest number I have seen in a while.. -
Our health is more important. And hey, we're cheap dates now that most of us can't handle as much alcohol.
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Alcohol/Social drinking
Eva Linder replied to tampa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Since the surgery may 21 I have not eaten anything bad, snacks, candy, sweets all of it is gone out the window, but wine....hm... that´s another story. I love to zip a glass of cold white wine in the evening. I have turned to light wine with little alcohol. I only have a small glass a few times a week and I enjoy it so much. -
Thank you all for responding. I know myself and turning to alcohol is not a potentional problem. I can live without certain foods but I like to have drinks once in awhile. So from what I understand aside from calories and not loosing weight, the sleeve is not affected from occasional social drinking.
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Alcohol/Social drinking
thinathart replied to tampa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told to avoid it the first 6 months. I have found drinking alcohol does guarantee me a STALL...sometimes for up to a week. I try to avoid it now, not just because of the empty cals, but because of the frustrating stalls afterwards. -
Alcohol/Social drinking
Pinky Green replied to tampa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was not told no alcohol ever but I was told to wait until 6 months. I'm not much of an alcohol drinker so it didn't really concern me. I'm one of those people who might drink once a month and have 2 or maybe 3 glasses of wine if it's a really long evening. -
Alcohol/Social drinking
futureloser replied to tampa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor says no alcohol forever and I signed something to that effect.. You will get responses from people who have had no issues with an occasional drink. Besides the carbs, my doctor stated some statistics related to people who have weight reduction surgery turning their food addiction to an alcohol addiction. In fact there was someone on this site struggling with that problem. -
Hello, I wanted to ask about the rules and experiences with people who are sleeved and drinking alcohol. I am planning to get sleeved. I am a social drinker and drink about 2-3 times a month and typically drink 4 glasses of wine or 3 to 4 cocktails. I understand alcohol is empty calories. Could drinking alcohol on occasion hurt the sleeve? How long until after you ate sleeved can you drink? Thanks!!!
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April 2013 Post-Op Group
deaddemmama replied to Wendilou's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Alanon is for family of alcoholics and alateen is for children of alcoholics. They teach family to apply the 12 steps in their own lives so they may be less affected by the alcoholic and his/ her actions. It's something you could do just for you. There are meetings everywhere and can be found in local yellow pages online. I urge you to try it. I hats to see you suffer, babe. -
April 2013 Post-Op Group
khalilah108 replied to Wendilou's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dear Krystal7K, I am sorry to read about your struggle. I am retired from work in the field of domestic violence and higher education. i spent my life advocating for women. Alcoholism is, yes a disease but the drinker has to want help. You are the mother of 7 who is also recovering from major surgery and need support and love. You also, deserve to live in peace with your children. Your children maybe pre-disposed to alcoholism by genetics and living in a home with an alcoholic, doesn't help. There is help if you want to move on with your life. One place to consider is the domestic violence hotline. You may not be being physically abused, but emotional abuse can also be deadly. If you need financial assistance, each state has some type of help. There maybe private programs that can help with housing and developing a safety plan to leave. I raised 6 children on my own, got a higher education, had a wonderful career and all my children had the opportunity to attend college. I'm just a woman who God blessed to step out on faith, he did the rest and it's history. God Bless you, you deserve better and you can do it. -
Should it Stay or Should it Go! (My Fat)
makemyownluck replied to the-Russ's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There are changes to be made, especially for the first 6-12 months post op, but I will go out on a limb and say "never say never" when it comes to the post-op rules. i'm 8 weeks out. I eat anything I want. Granted, I made a lot of changes to my diet pre-op and "what I want" isn't the same as it was a year ago... I've made my share of sacrifices, but I never was a beer drinker and stopped drinking sodas about 10 years ago, so it was never a big deal to me that I couldn't drink carbonated drinks. I think it's important to know why something is on the "DO NOT DO THIS AFTER SURGERY" list before deciding whether or not the rule applies to you. I'm not advocating going against drs orders, I'm simply saying that we're human and we have to make choices for ourselves, also. Beer/alcohol is full of calories, as I'm sure you know. Also, when you have a reduced stomach, you absorb the alcohol faster and can affect you much differently than it did pre-op. Also, as you lose weight, it takes less to get you intoxicated. Many people struggle with cross-addictions - meaning they no longer have food as a comfort, so they indulge in booze or drugs instead. For these reasons, and I'm sure others, it is not recommended that you have alcohol for 6-12 months post-op. Beer/carbonated drinks, besides being full of calories/carbs, are also more likely to give you painful gas. Again, with the reduced capacity of your stomach, filling it with tiny air bubbles can cause gas, pain, bloating, cramping - all unpleasant side effects that are easily avoided by not drinking these things. However, some people never have these problems. You'll only know if you can tolerate it if you try it. But because of the other reasons listed, again, you should avoid these things 6-12 months post-op. That's not to say you can never have these things again! You'll have to try them out when you're ready. And you may find you don't have a taste for it anymore by that point - or that you need much, much less of it to be satisfied. You will be healthier and happier and will find new, wonderful, fun hobbies to share with your wife! Why does it feel like a weak way out? Surgery is not fun or easy. -
Long term PPI usage
aliekat55 replied to Fiddleman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told that the sleeve is a high pressure environment and that it will increase, albeit slightly, the predisposition to reflux. But of course so do spicy foods, milk products, fatty foods, alcohol, smoking and possibly caffeine, tight clothing and laying flat. What i do is take it every other day and if that works then i take it once a week. when it flares up ( in a month or three) then I start over. I lived with reflux before they invented any of these meds and it was horrible, i dont mind being on them and dealing with whatever problems may or may not come up. alex
