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Tomorrow I will have had George D. Band for one year. Luckily, I haven't had any problems. I have gotten about 6 fills and feel like I am in a good place. George is a little tempermental, tightening up whenever he wants to. I have lost 57 lbs and counting. The first 6 months the weight came off with what seem of ease. Then the last 6 months it's slowed to almost nothing. I know, however, the slow down is my own fault. When I began this journey in April 2012, I was excited and determined. I was banded June 22, 2012 and did everything that I was told. As time went by and the weight came off I started to become a little lax on following the rules- like a couple of extra bites here and there and eating more calories than I should. For a while I was getting on the elliptical daily or at the least every other day and getting 30 -45 min. Now my workout routine has become sporatic at best. Partly, the lack of exercise is because work has become very busy and life consuming since we are switching computer systems. Partly, I let the work outs slip because I just didn't want to do it, even though I knew I should. The last month my weight has bounced between 187-190, basically the first 50 lbs fell off the last 7 have come about a pound a month. I do follow the water thing religiously and I do not drink any type of carbonation. I have only had a couple of alcohol drink and they were mixed drinks, which is my preference anyway. I have really started these last couple of weeks trying to get back on track and not allow myself a cheat. This isn't always easy, but it is something I must do. This time of year ice cream and iced coffee from McDonalds are deamons. I love these things during the summer months, so I am trying to avoid them. I hope that I can rededicated my life to dear George and get him working like a champ again. I admit that I have not lived up to my end of the bargin, but George has agree to forgive me. However, George must be a little upset at me because for the last two days he has decided to tighten up to the point yogurt is my food of choice and it keeps me going for 4 hours. I wish he'd loosen up just a touch. So to sum it up after a year of happy marriage to dear George D. Band we are still stitched together, just needing a little couple's therapy.
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My surgeon allows alcohol 3 months post-surgery. I have had cocktails about 3 times since surgery (all on vacation) but always limited to one, due to calories etc. The alcohol affected me the same as it did pre-surgery. I would go with your surgeon's recommendations.
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Carbonated Beverages Postop... The Final Answer
AmandaRaeLeo replied to AmandaRaeLeo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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When did people first have a drink and what was it? I'm 6 weeks and dying to go for a night on the town and try a drink ... Thanks
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Protein bar recommendations?
Dawnolson replied to doingit4me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like quest too! Be careful with the Atkins. I ate one last night had 11 grams of sugar alcohol and it made me nausea!! Didn't dump thank gawd! -
Right side pain with no gallbladder
ajustice replied to kellbell5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Idk if this helps or not but before surgery awhile back I had crazy pain in about the same area my gallbladder had been. I was kinda worried about that. Ended up so much discomfort I ended up crying in the ER. Ultrasound revealed I had a huge mass of gas. I ended up taking gas meds and walking. Didn't totally relieve it so at the end I had to do basically a bowel prep. Gas gone relief felt. Have followed up with gastro and this happens time to time. Do u use a lot of the sugar alcohol stuff? I do and the gas from it can get bad. Feel better soon! -
so first let me begin by explaining that I do not drink now that Im supposed to be dieting and stuff . I do believe though, that every once in a while a small low cal drink is not bad to treat yourself to. I had my first drink at a family get together where someone brought twisted tea coolers. one was offered to me and I decided 'what the heck? why not?' so I had sipped it slowly and it was when I was half done It hit. dizzy, loopy, lol, a rush ran through me. I laugh now, but then I felt like a complete idiot. I was buzzing off half a 5% alcohol cooler! I stopped right there and ate something to help me sober up and never have tried it since lolol. just wondering if any one else has had the same experience? This is funny to me, and I hope you can find some humour in it too
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Question for the sleevers over 6 months +
No game replied to ladylaura's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My stomach was all sorts of messed up the first couple of weeks! Everything went through me. I can eat anything now no problems. Oh and watch the sugar alcohols in the pudding and such. -
losing sympathy and offering an apology
balbuquerque replied to gowalking's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Gowalking. Your apology has actually made me feel that it's ok to post concerns again. I understand your point of view but I also understand that we live in a society that promotes sabotage and literally try to push u under the bus. I have counted upto six offerings of foods people trying to feed me @ work. They say things like "oh but just one slice of cake won't hurt." I've come home and told my husband about it. AA tells their members to avoid alcoholics, parolees are prohibited from associating with other parolees. But a food addict has no escaping food environments. It's a hard situation. My coworkers will come and offer me all this poison and then say after I refuse it "oh that's right you can't eat this. " I have said a dozen times In the past month. "I can eat whatever I want, however I didn't go under a knife to eat your cake." We have to be compassionate so sometimes. Good luck to all of us. -
Sleeved May 30 2013, can eat anything! Uh oh
lsereno replied to eburns's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Have to agree with Lipstick Lady. BTW, I went through Kaiser and we got a very firm full liquids for two weeks, no alcohol for at least 6 months. Lynda -
So update.. After finishing my first fast day yesterday of my second week I'm holding steady at 168 (no loss today) last week I started at 171 I had been stuck at the number for months. After first week of the fast I went down to 169 which was very exciting! After a major party and much alcohol I went down to 166!! (dehydration I know) Evened out at 168. I'm good with it and I know my body well enough to know it will probably stay there this week. Oh and the first two fast days I was grumpy and off yesterday being my third, I felt a lot better
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So update.. After finishing my first fast day yesterday of my second week I'm holding steady at 168 (no loss today) last week I started at 171 I had been stuck at the number for months. After the first week of fast I went down to 169 which was very exciting! After a major party and much alcohol I went down to 166!! (dehydration I know) Evened out at 168. I'm good with it and I know my body well enough to know it will probably stay there this week. Oh and the first two fast days I was grumpy and off yesterday being my third. I felt a lot better I will throw this post over to the 5:2 thread.. Not sure if we are trying to move it all there or what?
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I was told no carbonated beverages. I am very lucky to be a person who doesn't like soda at all. Even before surgery the only non- alcoholic beverages I drank were water, unsweet tea and skim milk. That is a true blessing because those are all things I can still have. Even no alcohol for the first year will be fine. My vices are sweets so I plan to not try any refined sugar and am telling myself I will dump. Better to keep that sugar monster at bay!
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Offensive FB post of the day...what do you all think? obesity a disease?
Quahog replied to beanie80's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't feel I have a disease, but rather a disorder. Much like how I feel about alcoholism, if a person knows obesity runs in their family, the stakes are high to not start, than try to stop later. Don't drink, don't over eat, don't take that first puff, etc etc I have always thought diseases are out of one's control, but a disorder can be prevented or at least there are steps to try to prevent. I know that isn't what the ama says, but like I said in the beginning, it's how I feel. -
You and the others on this site are all adults. Just know when the vets say something, or give advice, they are not doctors or nuts....but do have the unique perspective of living through some of the semi advanced stages of this process.. and when they say they don't think it is necessarily a good idea for sleevers who are only months out and still in the "honeymoon" stage to take on a somewhat experimental diet, without your Drs or nutritionists consent, they are speaking from some experience you might not have had yet. Just saying. We have also spoken out against people taking diet pills, drinking alcohol early out, and binging and purging. This 5:2 plan may be harmless and even beneficial, but the jury is still out. You will be living with your sleeve for a LONG time, and I recommend you take time, get to your goal or near goal, and if you are not at goal by a year or so, or are having a hard time maintaining using your hard learned skills, then jump in with the rest of us....IF we find it is so great that we are still doing it! Cheers and congratulations on getting the sleeve! My 2 cents.
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Offensive FB post of the day...what do you all think? obesity a disease?
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to beanie80's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think it's a disease. Alcoholism is classified as a disease. The only difference between an alcoholic and an obese person is their drug of choice- alcohol vs. food. Plus, like with many diseases, they have found numerous genetic and environmental links predisposing people towards obesity. As many of us can attest, it definitely runs in families too. I also believe it's an incurable disease. The tendency to be obese is always there, we just need/have treatments to help keep it under control. I happen to have two incurable diseases- MS and obesity. I give myself shots three nights a week to control the MS and I have the Lap Band to control the obesity. What's the difference? Just different tools to manage different diseases. Just my opinion.- 22 replies
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For anyone worried about staples on incisions
LisaLoseAlotx2 replied to joannao74's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
the goo from the tape took almost three weeks for me to get off. I used alcohol on occasion to wipe it to help remove it. I have noticed that the incision where they removed the lapband port is getting a bit of keloid scarring, so I have been rubbing lavender oil on it to help break it up. I have also read that a bit of castor oil will help break up scarring...but NOT to be used liberally -
Yeah - I know: You would rather read about alcohol. The questions: 1. My wife recently got us some diet soda stream concentrate to mix with Water. Are these same, better or worse then drinking water with a typical enhancer like Dasani, Mio, crystal light, etc. no aspartame in these and I am primarily thinking about the non soda flavors pink grape fruit or watermelon. We got them primarily to save on the cost of buying Dasani water enhancers all the time. 2. We picked up some Isopure RTD bottles last night. Awesome that they have 40 g 100% whey isolate. Would these make a good Meal Replacement option? I am wondering because of the optimal amount of Protein in them. My only concern is that they would leave you hungry as the liquid passes through you. I can see how these would work great post workout. It is funny; I am almost 1 year post op and I have never seen these before. I also picked up some Isopure powder to try post workout instead of usual amplified Wheybolic 60. First time using that product too. Thanks for your perspective on these two questions.
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I am going to Jamaica next week to celebrate my birthday with my girlfriends. I'm nervous about the trip. Should I take protein? Can I have a small Drink of alcohol... I'll be 8 weeks out... Please share your thoughts or experience!
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So I'm getting pretty nervous... Two things that are weighing heavy on my mind are loose skin and alcohol. I love having a good scotch or glass of wine. I don't drink everyday, so that's not a problem. It I hope I can still drink in moderation! Obviously I won't be crushing 12-18. Were while trolling for salmon all day, lol. Has anybody had their loose skin removed? How much does that cost?
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Alcoholic Beverages...
GuyMontag replied to Cwalband's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've read that a single glass of wine nightly can be greatly beneficial. Anything more than that, while enjoyable at the time, makes me super tight and miserable for the next few days. Whenever I drink quite a bit I make sure to liberally take liquid ibuprofen the next day to help with the tightness that comes from the dehydrating effect that alcohol has on my body. -
Foods that make you poop...
SerendipityHappens replied to MK1986's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
COFFEE, berries, chia seeds (with lots of water) COFFEE, sugar alcohols (5 werther's originals sugar free does the trick for me) COFFEE and finally, I've been experiencing much more regularity since I started eating quest protein bars.. they won't fix constipation, but they help keep you from getting that way in the first place.. I think it's the 18 grams of fiber.. GO FIBER! -
What to tell nosy people?
Bigboyjess replied to Amp1504's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 4 years banded and only very few people know. When I had it done I told the nozzy people at work that I had a hernia and that was it. People would ask me if I had the band and I would tell them that our insurance did not cover. They agreed. ( maybe because they also tried) LOL!! Even my sisters and brother don't even know. This is a tool to help me lose weight so they don't need to be up in my business. But it is hard going out to work related events. I was known as being able to pound the booze without a problem. Now I take it easy as the band has also affected how much alcohol I can handle. Stick with one story and you should be good. -
Alcoholic Beverages...
beanie80 replied to Cwalband's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have also heard that it is wise not to drink for the first year after banding because most of us are food addicts and there is a chance we can transfer our food addiction to alcohol addiction. But dear God I love wine. -
I'm happy you got your test results and your surgery date is secure, I was away for a few days for my husbands work, I had one bad food and alcohol day but right back on track the next day, I'm glad you stuck to your pre-op diet at your meeting, how are you doing today?
