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I hope this is not how your supposed to feel while on lap band all the time. i started my 2 week liquid diet today and i am dying for food i am starvin Someone tell me its not like this for the rest of band life? Did anyone else have a problem like this? also i dont wanna cheat but is there something ok to munch on or snack on thats ok? i get banded in 2 weeks. Thanks anyone that can help Sam
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#1 I know your meals sound just fine and cals presumably low, but I would love to see the caloric breakdown. #2 You admitted you were less active. Remember, wl= calories in - calories burned. If your calories in is constant and you decreased cals burned than expect less wl or even a gain. #3 Being back to work as an RN can be taxing. Fatigue unto itself burns calories. Don't overlook the possibility you may indeed be more active than you realize and require more calories. Again, back to #1 what are you currently intaking? With the above info we can better discern which correction is more likely necessary. However, I do want to iterate that losing more than 2 lbs per week is not the goal. I always tell people that setting sensible expectations makes this journey more rewarding. Setting yourself up with insensible goals that cannot be maintained will only reinforce feelings of failure. SLOW and steady!
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Thank you all. I am SO GRATEFUL I've lost 1-2 this week. I just wanted to make sure that's ok. I can probably guarantee I am grossly under cals. I take it at most 800 a day which is a gross over estimate. I don't get anywhere close to the 50-60g of Protein with what I'm eating. My md doesn't want me drinking Protein shakes because they are "liquid calories". Also my nutritionist first want me focusing on cal right now since I'm grossly below. She said to more focus on that when I'm eating and have adjusted post op. I try so hard to eat more protein but I'm full and do not want to push it. So I stop when I'm "done" and not "full". The process begins. This months goal, focus a million x's more on working out beyond work hustle and bustle and my volleyball league. It's a marathon and I'm excited for it.
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I'm bloated, my cycle is here and I just feel full on blahhh So being that it's 110 outside, I've decided to stay in tomorrow and go on full protein liquids and water and revive my body from a hard week with crazy sales people at work... some say destress... I say heck yes!
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I just finished my six months and I had to track everything I ate and keep under 1400 calories a day. I printed it and took it to my dr. At each months visit. My surgeons office recommended I keep track of it on my fitness pal. I also needed to note on it that I exercised at least 3 days a week. Good luck my six months flew by now I'm waiting to hear from insurance. Just submitted last week. Fingers crossed
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Isn't it wonderful when our band does its job? I'm hoping I've finally hit the sweet spot, but we'll see if this restriction lasts beyond a week or so <crossing fingers>. .
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:rolleyes2: Well, I should have started this blog 2 years ago when I was banded, but alas, I didn't. I was banded March 31, 2006. I started @ 250#, lowest point has been 188, back up to 206. I had some issues w/ my band about 8 months ago or so. Something got stuck which started the awful PB cycle, swelling etc...anyway, it got to the point where anything I ate was coming back up. So I had some fluid removed. I really don't remember how much was taken out but I went down to 1.8 cc on a 10 cc medium band. So....here I am about 8 months later and almost 20# heavier because I DIDNT follow the band guidelines. I got lazy. I have to really stop and think.. OK I went through this major surgery to get healthy and now what am I doing! So, I went back to Dr. Snow last week and got a fill to 2.1 cc. So far so good. Feeling the restriction, no complications. Today is Super Bowl Sunday and my fill was on Wednesday. So, in 5 days I'm down 3 pounds. I am happy. I am again getting on track. I am going to start blogging regularly (hopefully) just as an accountability measure for myself and to have emotional release. Also, because if anyone chooses to read this blog I want to have a positive impact on someone else who has been banded. Being overweight is torture for the mind, body and soul. I am not a vain person. I just want to be healthy. So, the journey begins again..........Stay tuned!
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I am having the hardest time getting fluid or food down and feel sick all the time. Regretting this big time. I am four weeks post op bypass. This is horrible. I thought it was supposed to better my life! Not make it worse!
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Vitamins and medications
Marie from Michigan replied to Jensharley's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I left the hospital, I was given a list of medications that I needed to take that included a chewable vitamin (I had taken these same vitamins for two weeks pre-op). After surgery, the chewables made me extremely nauseous. I called the phone nurse and got permission to take my regular multivitamin with water. Those went down just fine. At my two week post-op appointment I was started on vitamin B12 and restarted on vitamin D. At six weeks they said I could take biotin if I was noticing that I was losing hair. I started it immediately as a precaution. I go for my 3 month post op appointment this week and expect they will add iron and calcium supplements. I was hoping that after surgery I could take significantly less medication. For me, I have switched medications to control high blood pressure and diabeties for vitamins. I still take the same number of pills. I guess thats a good tradeoff? -
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SkinnyCubanChick commented on SkinnyCubanChick's gallery image in Before and After Lap Band Photos
On first day of two week pre op liquid diet. -
Dr. Robert Snow - Is anyone out there?
jennyh77 replied to justmermp's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Yep, I was banded by Dr Snow. Soon after the banding with plication, he was impossible to get into see. He kept cancelling his appts hours ahead of the appointment. Did this three times to me. I started going to Forest Park Medical Center for my fills because, well, he is absolutely inaccessible. Does not return phone calls, etc. Just wound up in the ER because of my band, and he was inaccessible. Not surprised at all. Of course, the dr in the ER refused to touch my band and referred me back to Dr Snow. I try to get into see him, and instead got referred to the true results office in the room next to his. For someone with a band slip who hasn't eaten in days, I would have expected my surgeon to show some kind of concern. At this point, I'm looking for a surgeon who will "adopt" my case, but the search for one has been discouraging to say the least unless I want a complete revision. His aftercare is horrid and scary... -
Im An Idiot And Ate Mushies Too Soon
ready4change2 replied to BreBre's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am able to eat scrambled eggs and mash potatoes one week post-op. They said as long as tolerated. I am not a week post -op yet. I must be swollen still because i do feel restriction. I can also have cream of wheat and yogurt. You should be fine. -
My surgery date is May 3rd too!!! We will be bandsters at the same time, how cool!! I hope you keep in touch and I will let you know how things are going over here! Where are you having your surgery done? I'm in Chicago, I will be having mine done at Mercy Hospital. I have completed the ekg, blood work, urine tests, pysch. eval. &nutritionist appt. I still have the sleep apnea test, stress test, and I see the cardiologist tomorrow. I am alittle nervous about my insurance co. everyone seems to be saying they have received letters saying that they have been approved. I have not received one yet, but my doctor's office hasn't said anything. I have to go to weekly lapband meetings on Tuesdays 12 weeks before and 12 weeks after, so I am going to ask them about that tonight!! Keep in touch!! May bandsters!!!
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Hi. I am almost three months post out. For the most part I can get my fluids in and my Proteins, but I have had hardly no veggies or fruits. There just isn't room in my tiny tummy. But I've very constipated even with taking colace. Nurse told me today to add Metamucil. Any recommendations on how to start adding vegetables into my day? Please no pinto or black Beans (too much gas)! I am tempted to buy a nutri bullet and to make shakes/smoothies and add unflavored Protein to it. Thanks!!
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Some questions regarding GERD...
S@ssen@ch replied to AchieveGoals's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
1) Did you suffer from GERD before surgery? I had GERD off and on before being sleeved. When I had a flare up, it could be bad, but fortunately it was rare. As I investigated, inquired, and prepared for surgery, my doctors agreed that my GERD was "situational". Meaning, that it flared when I was stressed, when I ate a large (usually unhealthy) meal or when I ate the wrong type of foods. Eating lots of of bread or carbs usually gave me heartburn. Fried foods also gave me heartburn and I would wake in the night with indigestion. Thankfully, the doctors felt that I would be at a very small risk of having this issue post op, especially since I wouldn't be eating a lot of carbs or fried food. 2) If you do now, how often a week? And how would you rate it from 1-10 (10 being the worst) I get mild heartburn maybe 3 or 4 days a week. If I had to rate it, in comparison with what I had before (described above), I would rate it a 1. It's mildly annoying. 3) What do you do to treat it, and does it help alleviate the symptoms completely? I take Nexium every evening on an empty stomach. It is very effective and I only occasionally have break-through heartburn 3-4 days a week. It's always in the late afternoon when I'm commuting home, probably when the medication is starting to wear off a little. It goes away if I suck on a peppermint. 4) How far out are you from post-op? I am on the plus side of 2 months (surgery date 4/10/18) -
I have been tired tired tired for about a week and a half to two weeks. Hardly able to keep my eyes open, kind of tired. Surgery date was Dec 28. I began taking B-12 on January 28, the sub lingual, quick dissolve pills 5000mcg Natures' Bounty brand. I'm not sure that the B-12 has anything to do with my lack of energy or not. I went from power walking religiously nearly every day and going to the gym 3-4 days a week and hitting the weights, to not having the energy or will power to do the power walks. I'm still hitting the gym 3-4 times a week, but it is a real struggle. With the amount of protein I take in each day, it looks like I would have energy to spare. What gives? Just my body going through all the changes in relatively rapid order? Or should I try B-12 monthly injections instead of the OTC pills?
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Holy Crap! Nsv's 1 Week Post Op!
LeAndra Matlock Young replied to brandymarie81's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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Glad you joined us. I had my surgery 8 weeks ago today. I've lost 40 pounds and already feel like a new person. I'm sleeping better, walking with less pain, have more energy, and am off all prescription medications! The first advice I would offer you is to stay connected to the members of this board and you will have a wonderful resource for getting information and making your sleeve a great experience. Second, plan to take it easy as much as possible after your surgery, I felt tired and weak for several weeks. Don't try to eat too much too soon--follow the plan. Liquids may seem like forever, but they aren't, and being conservative with your food choices will allow your stomach time to heal. Take your time and get lots of fluids. I love my sleeve!
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Been a month out now! Need some suggestions and advice!
gordonfamily3 replied to vericks's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
They are so correct....try everything you can to stay away from carbs..you want stay full long at all and that will just cause the grazing. A fill shouldn't be done until you are at lease 6 weeks out. So hang in there. Get some yogurt and add some unflavored protien...you will be suprised how long that keeps you full. Hang in there... -
Working out and weightloss
mytime4me replied to QueenTiff's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
...I started exercising a few weeks ago. I noticed the same thing. I found on the days that I am super hungry all day no matter what I eat or drink, I lose a large amount the next day (~1 lb) on the scale. When it happens to me, I double down on my protein shakes to get some extra protein in, try to drink more water and try to enjoy my metabolism finally figuring out how to work again good luck! -
Anyone Heard Of Certified Bariatric Surgeons?
Alex Brecher replied to michipita83's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Do NOT use them! They've been spamming members of this board these last few weeks.- 1 reply
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Awesome surfer girl thank you and your so right I have stalled, your post was awesome!????
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Immediate post op need support
melissaingr replied to karen44's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm sorry to hear that you are so sick. I know it is very painful when you are vomiting. I had surgery almost 4 weeks ago and I feel completly normal now. (Besides my diet) I also had buyers remorse the first week but each day you will feel better and better. I was thinking that was the worst week of my life. Remember why you did it and try to imagine the end result. Keep your chin up!! -
absolutely no problem deciding, zip,nada, no. Bypass has never been an option. Too many complications. Plus, I'm not on the higher end of the weight scale. 37 BMI but lots of medical issues. Plus my daughter has had and her best friend had bypass. World of difference, Plus being off work 6 weeks was not an option. Trisha
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Thanks guys and nice to meet you. I know there are a good number of women on thsi site so it is good to conenct with some guys since sometimes the weight loss can be a little different. Im excited about how its going and need to exert some will power for the next few weeks as I had not had a fill yet and am not getting as full. Done well the first two weeks, down 18.6 and now am exercising much more which helps. Thanks again. tom
