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:thumbup:I just talked to the surgeon's office and they gave me an early appoinment so that I might be able to have the surgery before the first of the year. My out-of-pocket doubles on the 1st of January, from $1800 to $3200. So I was really worried. I might also be able to skip the seminar, save me a three hour trip. Anyway, it is on the 13th. Wish me luck!:smile2:
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Conversion from lap band to gastric sleeve
stantog replied to mbmoore2518's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went from band to sleeve. Only two weeks post op for the sleeve. Yes doctor explained that due to a lot of scaring from the band that the weight loss will be slower, but still very successful. It's still a tool at the end of the day and depends on how you use it. However, I realised that I just couldn't live with the band anymore with the side effects. My doctor that did the sleeve stopped doing bands 4 years ago due to the side effects and higher complications. He said that there is a big difference between quality of life and he no longer wanted to promote the band. I don't regret anything ???? -
I cracked a rib last week from fainting when I was sick and dehydrated. Now I'm on pain meds and just laying around. I've been doing good since I had my surgery in Aug I've lost 60 lbs. Today I grazed all day for the first time and it scared me. I don't want to revert back to old ways. Support needed please!!
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Dear Diary: Tomorrow is a week since my banding. This past week has been most interesting because I was so limited in action and movement. I have found 6 different spots where I can lay, temporarily, that ease the gas and the soreness of the port - four of these spots, I've never even sat in....but now part of getting some rest. I have terrible thoughts - like the port is falling out, that it is infected and will need to be reopened, and, greatest fear....because the port is more in the front on the left side of my body.....I'm afraid it will prohibit me from riding my horses. The ride is not the problem, it is getting off. I have short legs and "hop" down from the saddle to the ground. The way I do it now would scrape the port everytime. My Doc has never banded a horsewomen. Then I think about how big I've gotten, which makes it harder to ride and harder on the horse. This has to work for me and my boys (horses). One day at a time and the answers will come to me. Good Night my Diary!:eek::kiss:rolleyes:girl_hug::amen::welcomeB::mad:
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So as my work day was coming to close my friend called me and asked if I wanted to come over for a glass of wine.... BAD IDEA. I should have known one glass of wine would turn into two and then ... into three... You know the routine. Well I ended up having 2 glasses of wine, turkey spaghetti, and 2 chocolate chip cookies :tired I was pissed at myself for doing that... TOTALLY. Why do I sabatoge myself? Why do I do this?!!!? What I am wondering is how do I draw the line from being a fanatic about my weight with out turning away my friends...??? I don't want to seem like home body or a downer - but I just want to stay on track so I will have to turn down my friends invitations.... Anyway I woke up this morning and decided it was a good day to wash my sheets and pillow cases... So I spruced up my room a bit, dusted and straightened up a few things. I made some tuna salad and had a few whole wheat crackers with it. I had my multi vitamins and am just waiting for my sheets in the dryer to make my bed. I have a psychologist appointment today to give me an evaluation to ok me for the lapband surgery, I BETTER NOT ACT CRAZY!!! lol. Just kidding... I will update you guys later.
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March 7th, 2012 I have committed and I am on board! I am going to get a Gastric Sleeve and change my life!! Oh my gosh, my life will never be the same...my relationship with food will forever be altered...so many things racing through my brain today. I am excited and scared, joyful, yet apprehensive. The idea is almost surreal in a way. Just thinking a year from now, I am going to be free of this heavy coat I wear. I have been spending my entire evening going through the forum and reading so many stories. Getting so inspired, sometimes scared, but mostly excited about the future. Perhaps it quite normal, but I almost feel a sense of nostalgia to my old friend "food". All the false comfort it provided at time, and oh how my good friend Oreo cookie never once turned his back on me (why the Oreo is a he? Not sure) But, like a bad habit of any other kind, I'm never looking back. I have my eyes set on success and failure in this chapter of my life is no longer an option. I will be strong, I will be confident, I will be healthy, I will live longer and watch my children have their own children one day, I will be beautiful inside and out, I will break the chain of obesity today, starting with me! Oh... and I plan on rocking some really cute boots once I have calves that can fit into them! I am scheduled to meet with the surgeon on March 23rd and the Behaviorist the same day. Oh how I wish I could just leap couple weeks in the future and set the date already. I feel like a kid waiting to go downstairs on Christmas morning. I decided to start this blog, because I figure a change this big in my life needs to go down in history as one of the most "legen"...wait for it..."dary" moments of my life. I want to capture the full spectrum of ups and downs and I hope to bring a little light and humor to a very difficult battle. This battle didn't start today; this will be the victory to a long road I have been traveling on for years. That long road of ups and downs both physically and emotionally. I'm ready to finally step off this crazy roller coaster ride and begin to live again. I once rock climbed....I loved to rock climb. In my 20's I said I would complete a sprint triathlon before I die...Well, I say...I'm not dead yet....Until next time.
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I feel I messed up. Please advise...
IndioGirl55 replied to mattiesue's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Susy - It doesn't really matter if you are in th 200+ or 100+ gotta lose section we all have issues with food. The first 2 weeks that you are to be on full liquids is for the stiches around your tummy & the band to heal - You should not have eaten the beans - you should have ordered Soup - and crackers didn't help - but you all ready know this so I won't beat a dead horse. Your band is only a tool - this is a lifetime lifestyle change - and it is going to take work on your part to over come your issues with food. You really need to follow your doctors eating plan if you want to be sucessful at this. You can do this - it will be harder some days than others - but you can do it - just plan plan plan and be prepared for the bumps in the road - and if you fall down - just get right back up and start doing the work again... Good Luck to you.. -
Well tomorrow is my first fill. I am a little nervous. I am not worried about it hurting but I am worried about being tight and food getting stuck. I had another episode where 2 bites of toast got stuck...and I had my first experience with "slime." I fully understand why it is called slime now....ewwwww it was gross! :w00t: It has been 39 days since my surgery and I am not teeting between 40 and 42 pounds lost. It just depends on what time of day I get on the scale. 12 of those pounds I lost on the pre-op diet. I have gone from a size 22-24 to an 18 and the 18's are a little loose...I hope 16's are right around the corner. :thumbup: The past two weeks have been hard cause I am feeling hungry all the time, my stomach is always growling. I have had to be very disciplined about eating...it would be very easy to do since I have no restriction. Thank goodness I have been able to stay strong and hold on til I get this fill, I am looking forward to not feeling hungry. I hate waking up in the middle of the night to hunger pains. I will try to remember to update after my fill. Wish me luck!!:tt2:
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So its 3:08pm and I'm sitting here watching Dr. Phil's episode "Whats Wrong with Men?" (lol) feeling pretty good. My stomach feels better each day and I've been trying to keep moving. I think that by the time the end of next week comes I will be looking forward to "eating" pureed foods, although I'm still not sure what tastes good pureed. ((Anybody have any tips or suggestions about that?)) It's kinda dull sitting at home but I know I'm not ready to go back to teaching middle schoolers. My yelling voice just isn't up to par yet lol. The acid reflux has kind of chilled out today, which is great. I'm not sure how much exercise I should be doing, I usually use my WiiFit to do yoga and cardio, but I don't want to strain myself. Still no word from my gastric bypass friend but screw it!
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So I was banded on 4/23 and I have done good...However I know feellike I have no restiction and I am stuck...! I have not gained anything, but I have not lost anything in a week either...:thumbup: I almost feel like I have fallen off the ship and I am swiming as fast as I can to get back on.. Has anyone else had any of the same feelings?
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I lost 136 pounds in less than 6 months. However, please realize that this sudden weight loss phase will come to an end. You will hit stalls that can last for months and then you will simply stop losing weight altogether. At that point if you are not at goal you will have to increase your physical activity and exercise in order to lose weight again.
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So last night went to cookout, drank a few margarittas which completely throws my "you should really stop eating" voice out the window and I ate about 1/2 a bag (family size) of M&M's, chips, hamburger, potaoto salad, macoronni salad, 2 pieces of cake!, and then a few glasses of full sugar iced tea. I came home so miserable and depressed wondering why on earth I do this to myself?!?!?! And we have a vacation in two weeks and I'm already depressed on being the largest person there and having to wear a bathing suit. I am really hoping that the band will STOP these insane episodes. Am I right to assume that knowing if I eat too much I will throw up will keep me from doing this? I HATE to throw up! I really wish I had done this months ago. Hopefully I will be scheduled for surgery around the 20th of July. I just keep thinking...this will be my last vacation at this size!
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I had lap band about 6 months ago. For about two weeks I've had awful "full" feeling every time I eat. Now I'm getting a bad cramping/aching across top of my back. It seems to lessen up after I pass gas but it's more frequent. Anyone ever have this? It's terrible!
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Dr. Paul Stanish - Starting Process
WENDY ANN replied to ShannonMarie's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi Shannon Marie. I hope you are still going thru this, I have been going since August to the seminar and then the other hoops they make you go thru. I am on my third visit to the diet Dr. tomorrow. so three more visits which include the physic visit nutionist then the Dr Stanish. So hopefully I can get this done this spring. Let me know how far you are into it. Thanks, Wendy Ann from Hobart. -
Surgeons that Accept LACare?
Bari_KS replied to TheNewbWriter's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
To have a representative help you find providers or to get a printed copy of the L.A. Care Cal MediConnect Plan Provider/Pharmacy Directory in the mail, call Member Services at 1-888-522-1298 (TTY: 711), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. -
Hi Everyone! I am Joelle. I had surgery 9/13/12! I am down 134 pounds!! I would like to maintain my weight now but have no idea how!! Help me!! I am on Myfitnesspal.com and eat between 1k-1300 cals a day with over 100 grams of Protein. I walk 4-5 days a week and burn 6-800 cals when I do so. How do I maintain my weight? How many cals/carbs work for you? Thanks!!
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Well, my 6 month bandversary will be here on December 22nd...I was hoping to be at a goal of 250 by then...I seem to be a little stuck on 264...I dont forsee anyway to get rid of 14 lbs in 11 more days...I will have to work really hard to get even close to where I wanted to be by then...I will have to see what I can do by then...I am at 48.5 lbs and will be just totally excited to be at 50 lbs in the next week...With all of the holidays surrounding me I havent been having much luck on sticking to my diet and eating right...But come January 1st I am going to be going hard and strong...I was hoping so much to be at my goal by my 1 year bandiversary but thats 74 lbs in the next 6 months...I might have to make some new realistic goals and go for the 2 year mark just to keep my sanity
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Pre-op diet weight GAIN?!?!
Flairness replied to Flairness's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good point...the first week was like clockwork. The last few days has been less...substantial. I thought just because my bowels have been emptied so less to get rid of! -
. Oh wow, well since u submitted on the 7th. I would have your doctor office call UHC this week the sooner the better and see if they can get an answer. Start the liquid diet preparation this week. Majority includes substituting meals with Protein shakes. Goal is to lose some weight to help shrink your liver. I can email you my pre op packet. So if u are pressed for time you would be ahead of the game. I understand the job part. I work in a bank at a big branch that isn't fully staffed right now. Some1 just got fired n another got transfer so, the manager does the schedule a month in advance so I would need a date set by the beginning of sept for October bc I can't over lap with another employee. I plan on using a vacation week. I told my manager I need my gallbladder out n it might be in oct lol so she has a heads up.
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I have questions about this as well, I have assumed the "mushies" were soft foods, but I have not had to blend anything up. My post-op diet has consisted of clear liquids first week, full liquids second weekto soft foods third week. I begin my 4th week tomorrow which is "modified regular food". I can now add in moist baked chicken, low-fat thin sliced deli-meat, vegetables and soft fruits. I have been able to eat fish, shrimp and scallops this week (3). I have made sure to never eat more than 1/2 cup of food and chew very well. Also, my dr. told me to forego the Protein Shakes, which I have done. I am now getting plenty of Protein grams in per day, and feel great. I am not able to have bread, rice, Pasta, or red meat for 2 months, and after that, it's as tolerated. I have not had any issues with eating, but I also feel no restriction (I will have my first fill Jan. 2). I love this forum, especially this monthly support group, b/c there is such a learning curve with this band. I am making sure I follow my surgeon's instructions, but I almost feel guilty eating when I know some of you are on liquids for longer than I am. Is anyone else _nervous_ (for lack of a better word)? In answer to the question about favorite soft foods: imitation crab mixed w/ ff miracle whip and a little bit of malt vinegar w/ crackers (ABSOLUTE FAVE) shrimp sauteed w/ butter flavor spray egg beaters mashed potatoes (frozen in 2 oz. portions after Thanksgiving since I was on clear liquids that week)
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Pre-op diet weight GAIN?!?!
Teachamy replied to Flairness's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please don't throw in the towel yet! An average weight loss goal is 1-3 pounds a week. Contrary to our beliefs, we don't always lose weight in a straight line. There are minor ups and downs along the way as we trend downward. At this rate, you have lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks. You are above the average. So stick to the plan and have patience. (I drive myself nuts if I weigh more than once a week, btw. Weighing yourself every day can be counter-productive, in my opinion.) You can do this! Amy -
I have a completely knee replacement with limited bend so I completely understand! It definitely limits what I can and cannot do. I am 15 weeks out so I am working on adding fruits and veggies into my diet. I am getting better. I still have some premixed shakes but only use them seldomly. The things I don't eat at all.... Breads (occasional whole grain slice of toast); rice, Pasta, processed foods, sweets, sodas, fried foods, caffeine. I generally start with a scrambled eggs with turkey sausage crumbles and a Greek yogurt with my supplements. dinner will be a Protein with 1 cup of mixed greens and 1/3 cup of berries. I add a lite dressing. Supper again is a protein with a vegetable. I will have a morning snack of nuts/cheese or fruit and 1/2 a Protein Shake. And afternoon snack is usually a yogurt. I also am addicted to SF Popsicles. I get between 750-850 calories a day and my nutrient count is usually protein-60-80gr; carbs 50-60; fats 28-less.
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I hit a stall at exactly this point after surgery. Hopefully it's just that. And when you say you're "probably" eating too many calories, does that mean that you're not keeping track? I would suggest using a nutritional tracking tool like fitness pal to count your calories. That should give you a better idea of whether it's just your regular stall, or if you are actually taking in too many calories. Good luck!
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hi everyone I'm having a problem.I got sleeve a month ago and two weeks I stopped losing weight had anyone had this problem or any advice and what am I doing wrong?
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Congratulations on your surgery. it is not uncommon for people to hit stalls around week three (and several times throughout your losing stages). Your body is adjusting and still healing. Stick to the plan your doctor laid out for you and the numbers should start to move again. When is your next followup? Borrowed this link from Butterthebean's signature http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html#.UpUK1tKth8E Good read about stalls.
