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Getting new clothes
catfishhunta replied to bigjaiali's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am 7 months out and down 120lbs. The first 3 months I was buying clothes every 2 weeks. Now I buy once a month. Luckily here in Indiana Goodwill is 50% off the first Saturday of the month. -
Hey all, As the title says I am new to the site and just recently had the sleeve done. I think I'm doing fairly well I'm past my first two weeks of Fluid and am now starting pureed foods. On the date I started the presurgical diet I weighed 363 after surgery and two weeks I now weigh 337. Not too bad. Looking forward to being able to update as I've gained confidence reading all your stories. Oh and ya, split up with my bf a month before this...never a better time to start!
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Had lunch a few days ago with some friends/former co-workers. One of the five of us is underweight, one is pretty much on target, two of us are wls patients (both still overweight, but nothing like pre-op) and then there's the other one. She is the nicest, smartest woman. But she is SO deep in denial. She actually said that her weight problems are not the result of overeating, because she doesn't eat very much. I used to have lunch with this woman on a daily basis. She eats much. Really much. And, as she was explaining that she doesn't eat much, she was finishing a HUGE beef-dip sandwich and fries. This is NOT a woman of limited intelligence. She is a bright woman, a professional, has multiple degrees, and has professional siblings. (She also has a husband with food-related medical problems and some kids at normal weight and other who are obese.) But, her BMI has got to be well, well over 50. She is really big, but says she's healthy and athletic. Question: Now that YOU have had surgery or are considering it, how do you handle conversations with friends like mine? She's still in her 40's and I'd love to see her get healthy while she's relatively young. (I'll be 57 in a couple of weeks...she looks VERY young to me.) Do I pretend that she's right? Do I assume that because portion sizes are so big, she really thinks that she eats reasonable amounts of food? Do I let her think she's convincing me, when I don't believe a word of it? Right now, I just respond with, "Well, you know better than anyone else how you feel." What do y'all do? Sue
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Banded on 09/22/14 when is the first fill
JustWatchMe replied to sbrown1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was six weeks post op. -
Can't Wait To Divorce My Gall Bladder!
kmbrlycool replied to jbart0973's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my gallbladder out about two weeks ago. Took three trips to the Er and then a visit with GI doctor an then an upper endoscopy and then another more specialized endoscopy... Not to mention the X-ray, ultrasound, blood work and EKG done in the hospital during Er visits. Finally... It was determined that it was my gallbladder. After it was taken out they sent it away to be examined and they said that it was full of stones (Ew) I have been pain free since. I said... So I wasn't making it all up?!!! The pain was debilitating and just horribly awful. Worst pain ever. Good luck -
Is it acid reflux? Can my band tighten without having a fill?
southernb116 posted a blog entry in Blog 96577
Quick question folks: a couple days this past week i was having the most intense pains in the center of my chest. Now when I was banded 3 weeks ago, an EGD was done and apparently I had a hiatal hernia which was repaired at the same time. I had never had symptoms of a hiatal hernia such as acid reflux but it was suggested when i called my surgeon's office that acid reflux was the cause of my pain. I am still on mushy foods and will be able to eat normally as of wednesday. On another note, I don't have my first fill until August 24th, but I've been eating a lot less/been a lot less hungry the last few days or even close to a week...the combination of the two just makes me nervous like something's going on in there that i don't know about. The doctor prescribed something for the chest pain which has helped a lot but annoying b/c i have to take it 4 times a day for a month. On a much happier note, finally seeing the numbers drop on the scale! 11lbs as of today. -
Time to deal with the exercise monster - 7/11/10
Donna4545 posted a blog entry in Starting from square one
My surgery is in 3 days, and I need to start thinking about the crucial component for taking advantage of the honeymoon period of weight loss--exercise. I am a total exercise wimp. I hate it. I hate it because it hurts my knees, I have bad balance, and I find it mind-numbingly boring. So here's what I've done to ease myself into it. I decided that I wanted something that I could do at home (I live in a cold climate and there's no way I'm driving to Curves in a blizzard). I ordered a DVD set, "The All New Zumba Fitness: Latin Workout Routine" It has 4 DVDs of varyiing difficulty. It's basically "dancercise" to Latin music like samba, tango, macumba etc. I figure this will be less boring that watching some perky aerobicized blonde bouncing around in ways that make my low-impact self cringe. I wanted something I could DO. It looks like I can start the "Beginners" DVD pretty much right after surgery (taking it easy of course) and step it up a bit until I reach the 6 week point, where I am allowed to do strenuous exercise. At 6 weeks, I have another DVD to add in: "Walk at Home" which I plan to do for a half hour every morning. Hopefully by then I'll be a little lighter and it won't hurt so much. It's at that point that I have to start thinking about a gym for arms, etc. But I'm taking this one step at a time and so I'm not going to worry about the gym today. I'll worry about it tomorrow. -
maybe I am just worried..I will be 5 weeks on Monday and a couple of days ago my stomach started feeling uncomfortable. I am not sure how to describe it, it doesn't hurt horribly but I get these waves of uncomfortableness and it is usually on my right side, and my stool has been very light in color. Am I worried for nothing or do you think it could be my gallbladder?
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Which Band - Realize or Allergan/Iname
Excited for the Future! replied to texasweb's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My doctor uses both and didn't favor one over the other. I tried to get his opinion and he said it really was up to me. I chose the Realize band simply because there was less metal in the port and the port was smaller. My doc also said the surgery time was slightly shorter with the Realize. Only a week into this but so far so good!:thumbup: -
I Want A Thigh Lift....any Input??
Mimilou2004 replied to kaninag's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I hope Sue Hamm comes on and posts, she had it done (UK) and is very happy. I was very close to having it done but at 60, decided the $9000 was too much to take from savings. The recovery time is weeks and the scars go along the groin and down to the knee and sometimes the scars sag down. I agree from what I have read that it is better to do it in 2 steps if you actually need lipo because they fill the tissue with saline and lidocaine and won't be able to judge your true contours after that. Best wishes and keep posting. Mimi PS Congrats on your brachio, I am happy with mine, also!! -
It seems early to me. I hear alot of people get the first fill at about 4 weeks (like me). At 8 weeks, I have already had my second one, which I thought felt better than the first.
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Instant Pot and Slow Cooker
Geodude replied to Swanton_Bomb's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I just made up some pretty tasty Chili in my crockpot. This batch was enough to feed my wife, my 2 year old and me with enough left over for me to have quite a few lunches throughout the week. You will need: 1 lb lean, ground turkey 2 cans of kidney beans (I did the no salt added kind. I drained and rinsed the beans while still in the can) 1 can of black beans (same) 1/2 medium white onion (diced) 1 bell pepper (chopped) 1 can diced tomatos 1 can of tomato sauce (mine was a specific mix for chili, but normal tomato sauce should be fine too. You'll just want to add more spices) 2 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce 1 small can of green chilies Seasonings (Chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper) 2 tbsp of olive oil 1/2 cup shredded cheddar First I put a couple of glorps of olive oil in a frying pan. I'd say roughly 2 tbsp. Then I browned some lean, ground turkey in the oil while seasoning the meat. Then I just added all of the ingredients except for the cheese into my crockpot and cooked on high for 4 hours. You'll probably want to add some more seasonings to the mix. I think you could do it on low for 8 hours as well. Then 15 minutes before it was done I mixed half of my cheese in with the mix and added the second half on top. I just let it finish cooking at that point and served it up. I didn't add salt because my wife has kidney disease. You may want some. I'm kind of used to eating food without it. It's still a fairly bland chili, but I'm in phase 3 right now. So, it works nicely for what I'm looking for. In the future I'd like to work in more veggies, but it is a ton of protein right now. -
Hello! I'm currently having to do a 4 week liver shrink diet. Surgeon wants me down between 10-20lbs for surgery on May 8th. My nutritionist gave me a list saying I should drink 5 Protein Shakes a day with a Protein Bar plus a calorie counted meal for dinner... My question is, if anyone has done the same thing (rather only 2 weeks or 4 like me) HOW did you get into the rhythm of it? When did you drink the Protein shakes and how much time apart each? Any feedback will be VERY helpful! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk
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OK so I just had a brachioplasty done not quite 2 weeks ago and let me tell you I am ECSTATIC with the results. Anyhow so my next PS that I want to have is an inner thigh lift. My plastic surgeon suggested doing this is a 2 step process.....he said so lipo and give it time to heal then do the actual lift. Can they not do this together? So here's a few questions I have for ppl that have had it done......I know I could google the info but I like to discuss this kind of stuff with ppl that have actually had it done 1. How happy were you with the results? My thighs for the most part are bumpy from cellulite and sag at the inner thigh. 2. How long were you down for? I work 3 jobs (1 FT and 2 PT bc Im easily bored) so I need to be back on my feet asap. I was down for the brachioplasty for about a week but it worked out to where we were closed for 2 weeks anyway :-) 3. How visible is this scar compared to others. My surgeon talked like he would have to go all the way down to the knee.
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I really enjoyed reading your blog. You are very funny. The things that I find most appealing on a man is their butts. Full and round with the indention on each side, however I do not think just anyone can get that kind of butt with just working out. Another thing that is a real turn on is a nice muscular back to where there is an indention down the spine. The most attractive thing is the eyes and believe it or not a nice funny personality. I don't think anyone want to be with any man that is always thinking about himself. BTW congratulations on all your hard work and weight loss. I am not quite 3 weeks post op. I cannot wait to get to where you are now. Keep up the great work. And remember the kind of woman you need to impress is the kind that like/loves you for what you are on the inside. Good Luck
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So, I am almost 4 weeks out and on a soft diet. I put my meals and snacks in MFP for the day and it looks like I may be able to get in over 60 grams without the protein shake. Does it matter what source the protein is from? Is whey protein better than protein from food? All of my meals and snacks equal about 575 calories. I might throw a Special K2O packet in my water for 30 cals, 5 g fiber and 5 g protein. I am choosing low calorie foods with lots of protein. Also, I am working a 12 hour shift tonight so I will be snacking through the night, but I included those snacks in my total. Thoughts?
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I got my 3rd fill today and she gave me my choice of .5 cc or 1cc. I already had 6cc so she didn't want to go anymore then 1 full cc. Slow is good. Like Jean said on #1 every doctor has their own way of doing things. With the 3 fills I have had so far I had no issues, no sickness or nausea. It was easier then giving blood in my opinion. Today she basically asked me how I have been feeling and how long it takes me to get hungry between meals and whether or not I have been snacking. I told her I found myself getting hungry about every 3.5 hours without snacking. In regards to the previous fill it seemed really good the first week but the next it seemed like it loosened up a bit. So with that she said good our goal is to get that first week feeling to last at least 4 weeks. So she offered me a choice of .5 cc or 1cc. I chose 1cc.
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what was your longest stall?
gomekast replied to LuminousLife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Today is day 11 of my first stall. I've been lucky up to this point. -
This is my 2nd stall but I see no end in sight, its been 3 weeks and I'm busting my a**! I know it will move along eventually just curious how long these f*****s can last
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what was your longest stall?
LuminousLife replied to LuminousLife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We are the exact same weight loss, stall and surgery date Lol. I cut out all artificial sweetners. I add a little agave nectar to coffee or drizzled on my oatmeal if I need it. I have no sugar issues though. -
3 week post op tomorrow
Hopeful24 replied to Hopeful24's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I already went to my first follow up appt almost 2 weeks ago .. i go back july 27 -
1 Week Banded!!! WOOOHOOO!!
line-dancer replied to jcrown19's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
real food in just a week I couldn't do it....whatever works I guess be very careful at this stage very tender at the band site (inside). -
Surgeon's office just called and told me I have to see a cardiologist because I have a prolonged QT wave. Of course, I googled it and I have none of the symptoms, and none of the problems associated. Surgery is less than two and a half weeks away and now I'm a bit freaked out. Anyone have or know of this?
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Just banded on the 20th of November
rdt123 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I need someone to help me through these first couple of weeks. I am 23 year old female. I just had my surgery and I am already getting sick of the Protein shakes! Since the beginning of my weight loss journey, I have lost 11lbs. my beginning weight was 291.5lbs. according to my scales. My goal weight is 135-140. If you are willing to be my buddy, you can send me an e-mail. I check that more often than I am on this. Thanks. Raphaella raphaellat@gmail.com -
What Your Looking Forward To?
cprince1975 replied to ddw12's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Good luck! I have a few weeks to go but I can't wait to walk on the beach with my hubby and not get out of breath! I'm also excited about shopping in normal stores, not hunting specialty shops and settling for "ok" clothes!
