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Feeling Defeated And Depressed
deaddemmama replied to SarahBeth's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My weight loss slowed after my first 80 lbs....it still stalls, and then I'll lose 6/7 lbs in a week, usually if I eat no carbs and up my protein. I also try to remember that weight loss can go on for 18 months, and it's natural to slow down. I also consult with my nut/ program specialist if I am really concerned ...I've called a couple times, and they advised me to eat more protein. -
I am currently 4.5 months post-op and I have lost 80lbs. I lost most of that weight in the first 2-3 months, and for the last several weeks I have just been STUCK! I am getting so defeated and discouraged. I don't know what I am doing wrong or what to do to jump start my weight loss again! I don't want to stop losing weight, but I don't know what i am doing wrong!? Did anyone else have this problem!? How did you get past it. This has been a serious stall that's lasted almost 2 months!
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Full time student, will surgery affect study ability?
tiffnie posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am a full time nursing student set to graduate in January 2011. I am having my surgery this December, thankfully a few days after my exit exam. However I am a little concerned because I am scheduled to take the NCLEX exam in Feb or March of next year, and I remember being told by my Kaiser Options leader that people are usually a little fuzzy headed for a couple months post op due to the severe calorie restriction, etc. Can anyone give me a little info about their experiences with this? Also, I am nervous about some of the other complications like dumping, etc that I have been told about. I will have about 1 week to recover after surgery at home, then will be headed back to the classroom a few days a week for a couple weeks of NCLEX prep. and am curious about how I'll feel sitting in a class for hours at a time so soon after surgery. I would appreciate any insight to ease my mind a little, or at least let me know what to expect so I can be prepared Thanks! -
What kind of Vegetables do you eat???
sherilynn replied to Gaychris72's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I too love salads. But our rule is to eat proteins first. I'm afraid if I do salad at my meal, I may not get in my requirements. I'm just now released into week 5 diet - whatever I want. lol So I'm being cautious. Just finished 1/2 tomatoe with some tuna salad. -
What a wonderful and beautiful NSV! My eyes watered because I have three daughters, and my oldest understood my struggle and transformation the most. She was very supportive and proud. Keep it up, mam. Good luck to you and I wish you many more inspiring NSV's!
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HI Shannen, I am just getting started also, I have been to 2 seminars and have my first consult set up at the Doctor's office, but not for 6 weeks, must be alot of people getting banded!!!I was hoping to have all of this behind me by the time I will be going for my first appoint., oh well I have been waiting for over 2 years so I can wait a little bit longer. Good Luck and keep me posted. Willid3- OK
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I'm having to restart with a new hospital after two years of trying to get approved and going through three appeals. I submitted my packet last Monday and talked to my coordinator Friday who said that she was going to review everything and then call me to set up my appointments. They haven't called. I'm just wondering if something is wrong, if they don't think I'm a good candidate or is this normal? I just want to know either way but I don't want to bug them so much that they think I'm crazy.
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From the album: Baby
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I work in retail mgt and just got approved for surgery I was wondering if 10 days off would be enough as long as I didn't have to lift and tug when I got back to work and could take it easy for the first couple of weeks back.
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I had shoulder gas so bad it hurt to breath. I felt like I could not get a deep breath. I used a heating pad and an icy hot patch. It helped some. It took about two weeks to ease up. Good luck it will go away.
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I had this problem between the two and three month mark--mine was caused by a combination of acid reflux and some food intolerances that have since seemingly resolved themselves already. It's really important to talk to your treatment team; the suggestions and adjustments mine prescribed to me helped a LOT.
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Hi everyone. Please help me. Here is what is going on. On Sunday I had an issue with some pizza getting stuck, this is the first time thats happened to me. I ended up sliming that day since then it hurts to eat and almost everything gets stuck. I didn't think my band was to tight I was filled almost two weeks ago, so the stuck happened a week after the fill. I am wondering what I should do here. This is great for my weight loss but I am starting to feel a little weak. Let me know if anyone has a thought. Thanks Jodi
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Thanks for the reply's. In all honesty now that I look back I feel like I should have had a little more taken out, it's just so scary between that point where you can start eating again and a fill. I didn't loose for three weeks straight so I was super ready for a fill. Thanks again for the advice, back to the shakes! :tt1:
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for the first time in 2 weeks I lost a pound!! Hurray!
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What the heck?! My scale is KILLING me!
Leepers replied to BandedInBama's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
With less weight to lose, I have gotten into a rotation of no loss for 3 weeks then the next week, big weight loss. Right along with that time of the month. It is frustrating but just keep with it. -
From the album: Before the big day which is only 2 weeks away on 9/10/10 :-)
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Port Tenderness and 1st Fill - Question
RestlessMonkey replied to cm6535's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You already know you heal slowly, and internal "wounds" take a while to heal. If this is your history, if you don't have redness or a fever, and if you trust your doc, then you're probably good. I had little pain and healed really fast but didn't mash on my port at all. I didn't even know where it was until my first fill appt (at 6 weeks). You know your body best. I'd guess that you are just healing slowly! The port is usually sewn into muscle tissue and it takes that a while to recover. -
No hunger or cravins...nothing sounds good to me
Tappy posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 10 weeks out and have no hunger or desire for food. Does this change ? It is very hard for me to eat more than 3 bites or drink more than a cup of a Protein drink. Does this change with time ? -
Pre op diet questions since reading my book last night
Djmohr replied to LifeRejuvenated's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Ditto ditto ditto......what everyone else said. the reality is you cannot maintain a low calorie count long term. Your body will likely fight by stalling and then gaining more weight than you lost especially before surgery. I would follow the guidelines completely. After surgery there will be several months where your intake is at or below 500 and honestly it is not a good place to be, you dont want that situation long term. I stayed at 900 calories for the first 18 months while i was losing and now i have slowly had to get my calorie count back up to 1300 to 1500 to maintain. I have gained and lost 5lbs several times now trying to figure out my sweet spot. I raised my intake because i wanted to stop losing and allow myself more calories because at 2 years i noticed i was hungrier and could not stay on 1000 to 1300 calories. I think I am very close to the right intake for me but it probably should not have taken this long to figure it out. -
I made it back to my favorite Zumba class for the first time since November when I injured my leg! I've been working up to this day for a while as my pt did not want me doing any high impact activities. I finally got the go ahead and told myself I would only do 30 min but once I got in there I was having so much fun I didn't want to stop! I am so excited I just had to share. It's perfect timing because I just changed up my diet and exercise routine this week and I'm already seeing the difference.
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I was approved thru cigna Thursday and received my letter syaing I was approved today. I was looking on there and the authorization effect day, is that like the day they plan to take you in for surgery cause its exactly 3 weeks from my pre-op. The sheet they sent me says. AUTHORIZATION DATES 6/28/2013- 6/29/2013 TOTAL DAYS APPROVED:1 and something about a bed type. Ans says if I need further services past my one approved day that they will have to go thru insurance and make sure it'll be covered. Soo what id this authorized day?
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Day 5 Post-Op & Drank Slim Fast Today
DirtyHarriett replied to MississippiQueen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't say you were screwed, but slim fast? Have a quality protein drink if you must. Clear liquids are the hardest phase ever. I was on protein shakes, sf pudding and cream of soups at five days. I am two weeks tomorrow and getting to have some puréed. Woot! -
Upset And Depressed :(
Lori Voss Green replied to Sarahemma94's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had some serious depression after surgery. I am only 9 days post-op and it has already gotten better. I suffer depression/anxiety anyway, and I found it came on full force after surgery. My husband is an AMAZING cook & I was sitting here smelling the yummy food he was cooking for him and our daughter....and I was having broth and Soup. I wanted to give up. I am not a back sleeper either. I sleep on my side all the time. The first few days I couldn't do that, which meant not being comfortable. By day 5 or so, I was able to sleep on my side. One thing that really helped life my mood was my 1 week follow up with the dr. Incisions were all looking good, the dietitian said I could move to soft/pureed foods (that alone made tears come to my eyes!) and I had lost 16 lbs. It just really helped to remind me WHY I am doing this. -
Core Workout and Jogging Suggestions/Advice
NCLisa replied to pinkxicanastar's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Pilates, I've gone from a size 22 to 12 with doing nothing but pilates 2 to 4 x a week since July. I love it. I just bought an elliptical, and will add that in over Xmas. -
Wait a whole month or call them now?
RestlessMonkey replied to secondseconds's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I've heard that some docs tell their patients it can take up to 2 weeks or so to "feel" a fill. I know "aggressive" fills can aggravate esophageal problems like spasming etc (early bandsters had that WAY more than we do..and aggressive fills are the culprit) So knowing that if it were me (and I'm not a doc and didn't stay at a Holiday Inn express even) I would probably give it 3 weeks then try again,
