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HI; Some husbands feel threatened when their loved one starts to loose weight. They feel very secure with the "plump" us, then when we start to loose and develope a figure, they feel er may have other attention. This they can't handle. Also, it is a form of emotional abuse to not compliment or pay attention to a weight loss. Sort of like a power trip. Whatever, try not to let is matter. Give yourself a hug, use us as your source of encouragement and leave DH hangups to him. Doddie
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How much food should I be eating?
FluffyChix replied to MinnieSD's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yep. What everyone else said. Volume is KING. Through every phase it's very important to follow their volume instructions for your stage. Stage 1 & 2 is usually 1/8-1/4c. Usually calories (liquids) take caree of themselves. If you are getting in your 48-60g of protein at that point from liquids, it is usually about 300-500 cals. As you progress, you will be at 60-80g of protein and Stage 3 & 4 will look more like 1/4c-1cup max. Anything you eat needs to fit within your cup. So if you eat 1-2oz of dense protein by weight, it goes into your measuring cup for your appropriate volume limit for the meal. 1-2oz of protein can take up as much space as 1/2cup of volume. -
Is the pain actually up in the shoulder (which could be gas) or is it in your left upper *arm*. Since my day of surgery I have had pain in my left upper arm (just past the shoulder) and, after much reading, discovered that is normal to the band. It is because the band is rubbing on the diaphragm and, while it affects one of the T vertebrae, it's actually referring the pain to the arm. As you lose weight, the band will drop and loosen and the pain will go away. Mine didn't go away until about 7-8 months after my surgery because I was losing so slowly. I think at the point where I'd lost 40 pounds, it stopped. .
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I have my surgery back in September – while I've stopped losing weight – mostly because of my lack of moving around these days... (Other health issues/ disabled.) For the past couple of months, I have had trouble eating- even if I have tuna/chicken salad, Soup, and other soft items.. On top of having problems eating, my stomach is no for the lack of a better word seizing up.. I realize the stomach is a muscle, but even if I chew it up completely, take time, and eat soft foods, my stomach starts spasming but, it's thousand so much where it feels like… I'm not sure how to describe it but, the spasms so bad that it takes my breath away and very painful. But when it spazzes, it's almost like it's seizing up – it doesn't go away immediately each time it "spasms", it'll last for a good while. Part of my problem also is that with me not feeling well, time gets away from me and I do forget to eat – I don't know that's it contribute factor not but, i'll send out but I'm not getting enough Protein. It's like, my stomachs going into shock when I finally eat. I've been making a real effort the passion days to try earlier and I know I really need to work on getting more protein in my diet because if I'm only eating wants, the most protein I'm getting is maybe 20 g a day… I know that's not good either but, I plan to just at least have a shake or something like that at least once a day and then have a light meal. There are times when I'm lucky if I can get a couple spoons of chicken salad or tuna salad in me.. I'm not eating bread or Pasta or any carbs and that nature… But, I've been getting really nauseous – more than normal as well. Their times it's so painful that it takes my breath away and then I started getting clammy and feel like I'm going to vomit. So sorry, not trying to give tmi but I'm not quite sure how to word it. Is/has anyone else going through anything like this? The doctor did run a test on the a month or so go where they had a drink I think a little bit of barium and they watched it go down my throat and into my stomach because I was having problems swallowing/things going down… It felt like my esophagus was full and the food wasn't going down… The barium and went down without problems but even drinking Water Stomach just feels like they get stuck either my throat or in my "stomach"… now my stomach seizing up... Causing lots of problems.. Any suggestions, ideas or feedback would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure how to describe what I'm experiencing.
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I'm new here. I usually reside over at Obesity Help. Just found this site. I'm Kristen, 36 years old. I was banded on February 3rd, 2010, the same day my husband was. I have lost 39 pounds of 88 total. Starting weight: 225, current weight: 186, goal weight: 137. I just ran my first 5k on Saturday. The couch to 5k program really works!
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I have those same two books and really liked them. I also have Dr. Ortiz's Lapband for Life and "The real skinny on weight loss surgery" I didn't like the second one as much, as it is geared more toward RNY. Dr. Ortiz's book is really good about some detailed info and basics on living with the band. I read a TON before my surgery!
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I have had severe siatica in my left leg and have been taking Gabapentin (Neurotin) for 2 years. It controls the pain and tingling in my leg but I’m left with significant loss of strength in my leg. The neurosurgeon won’t do surgery until I’m down to 250. I just had a sleeve 10 days ago. He thinks that significant weight loss may resolve the whole situation and thus need for surgery. Anyone else had their similar situation be fixed by their weight loss?
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Nsv Sure Does Help With The Healing Process
Liberated Sleeve replied to Deb of Maryland's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
And what is this "only lost 26lbs"?? - that is a whole lot of weight my dear! It wouldn't be I "only gained 26lbs" would it??? Don't be hard on yourself!! You made a positive decision to change your life and every pound and NSV counts towards that goal to be healthy!! -
Hi GingerRenayd2 First I noticed your weight-loss about 42 lbs thats great! Your internal organs, stomach lost fat too which could explain why the doctor didn't think you have had a fill yet because the band is fitting losser??? I'v heard of small amounts of saline lost through osmosis. At my 2nd fill about .25 wasn't recovered from my first fill, at the time we also saw alittle air which was puzzeling to me. I defenitly have questions for my Fill doctor next time I see him. In your case .75cc seems like alot, did your doctor say where it went? I'm curious to hear what doctors say about the lost saline. It just occured to me maybe he didn't take all of it out on purpose. My tightness kicked in right away and in 3 weeks seemed to get even tighter(more restricted) now at 9 weeks since my last fill, I'm not as restricted but statisfied. Having your Fill done under fluro gives the doctor a view to see that everythings alright and you get the proper adjustment. I'm no expert...just expressing what I've felt.
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I'm new here. You all are great sources of information. Thank you already for all the tips and information I have read. Best wishes to all of you in your journey. My question is, "What can I expect from the pulmonologist's appointment?" This is my next step and am curious and a little nervous. With the extra weight, I'm already having some problems. I guess that's normal, right?
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Hi everyone: I had my four-month weigh-in for my six-month long insurance required doctor-monitored diet. My insurer requires this before they will approve the RNY procedure, which is fairly common from what I have learned. Well, I ended up gaining three pounds, which put me a pound over my starting weight at my first weigh-in for this program. I am so frustrated because I really haven't been eating terribly and I have been exercising. My body literally clings to this weight like its life depends on it, which is why I am going through with the RNY in the first place. I wondered if anyone else has had this problem, or if anyone was approved for the surgery even if they were a little over their starting weight. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Thank goodness. I'm trying to keep my band as long as possible... I'm a bit over 10 years... good days and weeks. And some rejection times.. The weight has stayed off though. Thankfully Please update. And did the er know what to do??
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Hi Everyone! I'm back and ready to rock and roll after a few crazy months. It started with a bad tummy virus which made it impossible to keep down any food or even Water. I guess the stomach gets inflamed and what was a nice amt of restriction turned into way tooo much. So they had to remove all the Fluid from the band. I was freefalling baby! Once my tummy was better I went a cruise and really from there the summer was not a great time for me. I ended up gaining about 8lbs back from my loss (boo hiss) but since getting refilled two times I have lost all of that and am now on my way to losing more. I'm a good restriction level which will prevent me from overeating. I'm also making great choices again. I had some gyn surgery 1.5 wks ago so I haven't been able to exercise yet but I plan on starting up just as soon as possible...maybe tomorrow since I'm feeling half way decent. I was doing so well before the summer...on the treadmill for one hour per day RELIGIOUSLY, doing crunches and I even started some universal arm work. But typical of me, once I fell off the wagon....I FELL OFF! lol So, how is everyone else doing? I miss hearing about everyone. I promise not to vanish again. I know we can all have a GREAT 1 yr BANDIVERSARY if we stick together. Hugz to everyone! JPT
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Me and my husband 3-6-10 ***Slow weight loss but steady*** Down 2 sizes
sherondawilson posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: 3 months out
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I went to the doctor 2 years ago after finding a lump in my arm and underarm, I was scared to death but was told they are only lipomas and they aren't life threatening. Only the one under my arm hurts but nothing major so I'm not having them removed. My question is.. Do any of you have them and if so when you started losing weight were they easily visible? You can't see mine but I'm assuming it's because I'm overweight but I have seen them on thinner people. It's not a huge concern of mine because I just want to lose weight and get healthy but it got me thinking because I was told I probably have more than those two.
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I am so disappointed with my Band ..its been 2yrs for me 2nd attempt GLBI cannot excercise due to a spinal condition which affects my feet.. I haVe stayed the same weight for most of this time.. I am abt 100kg 5"4 The weight is just not budging.. the only way I have ever lost it is on LL meal packs..I paid nearly £6000 for this band which went wrong on the first go.. This Journey has been a total disaster.. I am 5.5mls filled in a 10 ml sl band. Any advise would be help I first started in 2009 May..with the Balloon that did not work either THIS WAS FAULTY.. IN BELGIUM i WAS RIPPED OF. SO PLEASE hELP......
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Revenge on ex husband 3 childrens weddings and a divorse in 1 year!!
protech commented on protech's blog entry in Blog 56654
ok update well I have now lost 25 kilos yah and feeling great sexy.....when I 1st wrote my blog so depressed and sad but hey so happy now. Ok dont want to sound like a big head but have been asked out by 2 good looking 20 year olds ha...I am ummm 48 feeling I think I am a couger!! I feel really good, dont think about ex anymore, ok HELP need help quick from guys and girls, have a date coming up really cute ha...and I really like him but what do I do when I go out for dinner, cant seem to hold much down, I know I should go back to Dr probably had too much fill, but I am losing so much weight and feeling so healthy I dont want to. So I really dont want to tell the new guy I had operation, awkwark ok he is much younger lucky me....but I just know i wll scare him away if I tell him, so need help fast what should I do, seem to get sick with most meals should I bluff my way throught it for a while and if it works out tell him I used to be a fatty??? -
You guys want to stay picky about the muscle weight thing than get it right a lbf = a lbf a lb is mass not weight.
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Hi all, I was sleeved in January 2011, and my weight has been fairly stable for the past 14 months (unfortunately I didn't hit my ultimate goal, and am not likely to with the level of exercise/diet I am able to realistically maintain). I had been putting off having plastic surgery with the idea of losing the last 10-15 lbs., and finally I have decided to just schedule my first surgery (breast lift/reduction) because the weight is really not coming off despite diet and exercise. I'm going to make a big push to lose as much weight as possible this month (amping up the exercise and cutting daily calories down to <1,000 per day) before my surgery but don't expect to lose more than 3-4 lbs, max. I do wonder, though, what would happen to my results if I were able to lose that final 10 lbs. after having my breast lift surgery. Has this happened to anyone, and what did it do to your results? I obviously don't want to spend $6K on a procedure only to be unhappy with the results six months down the line. Realistically, I don't expect to lose 10 lbs. after surgery, but in case it happened I wondered how it would affect my ta-tas. Any experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated! I am really excited to finally have my first procedure and looking forward to the "next phase" of life after WLS! -
2 Weeks away from my last supervised PCP visit!!!
LakeishaNicole posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
After months of googling information, I finally decided to join this forum [emoji4] I am soooooooooo excited but very nervous bout getting the gastric bypass. I have Anthem BSBC and it requires 6 months of consecutive weigh-in attempts with my PCP. I am nervous because last month I actually gained 5lbs. Although they said I did not have to lose any weight throughout those visits, I'm afraid that will give them a reason to deny me. Can someone with Anthem insurance let me know how long it took to receive an approval? Was the process smooth for you? My patient advocate said she would send the paper work in as soon as I get the last weight attempt sheet faxed over. I really want to get approved so I can go ahead and have the surgery in January. -
one week post op!
MaybeBanding26 replied to MaybeBanding26's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my one week check up and things are going swimmingly! Healing well, minimal pain and down 13 pounds! I'm almost to the point where I'm no longer too fat for my home scale! I planned a reward of some new boots when I finally get down to home scale weight! I'm super psyched! -
Okay, this may be a really stupid question,:grouphug: but does anyone know of any problems with sex in the missionary position??? I'm afraid my husband's weight (albeit 160 lbs.) might jar the band loose or the port. I meant to ask the doctor last time I was in but totally forgot. Just wondering if anyone has discussed this with their doctor....
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Nah, I wouldnt think so. Although if my husband rested his full weight on top of me in that postiion for any lenght of time I'd probably suffocate.
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What are You Eating?
coloradobanding replied to JulsJourney's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jacks is correct, you are officially in Bandster Hell (and it sucks!). You will likely not lose any weight until your first fill which is usually 6 weeks post op. The six weeks is for your body to heal and your stomach to figure out the the H*** you just did to it :mad2: Your body goes into a starvation mode as it doesn't know how to react to the massive changes going on. In fact (don't freak out) you could gain weight, which again is totally normal. You will be swollen for awhile and retain water, even though eating almost nothing but don't get discouraged. My best advice is to stay OFF the scale for at LEAST a month. Post op I ate cottage cheese and mashed potatoes for awhile but then needed protein so ate the canned corned beef hash (NOT a good choice, high in fat, but I needed it BAD)' Just keep exercising and doing what you're suppose to be doing, the weight will come off, but don't count on losing ANYTHING for at least a month. -
Wow . Amazing! So happy you are cancer free and that you weight loss is working. Very inspiring ! And may god keep you smiling always like that! “There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps
