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Mhy12784 replied to Mhy12784's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What's people's opinions on cucumbers postop? I know they're basically an empty food (and also very low calorie). But if I'm hitting all my numbers and getting plenty of protein, are cucumbers a decent filler food? I'm losing at a great rate (yes it's early I know) and I don't want to add too many calories, and would love a little texture and flavor to mix it up from my protein barrage My biggest concern is I'm only 4.5 weeks post op, and I don't know when it's appropriate to incorporate these suckers into my diet. Reading through old threads on here were really inconsistent with some people talking about eating them at 3 weeks and others 3 months, and others talking about how fun they are to digest -
Are there any folks in the 55-60 age group out there that can answer my question?
Crosby replied to Marycm125's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Remember it varies significantly and those that are heavier will lose more initially. I am 4 months out and will be 55 in a few days. I was 269 on surgery day and now weigh 205. ( height 5' 5") After the first month I am averaging 12 pounds loss a month. I tend to have one slow week and then one where I lose 5 pounds. I had one gain that was followed by a bigger loss. -
Calling All Nurses!
JustSkinnyMeInside replied to Nicolanz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You dont want to use steristrips now because it needs to be cleaned well first. If there is a hole, depending how deep, thats going to make an ugly scar if its deep. If it is dry and no redness or drainage then its ok, no infection. Also, if its been healing now for 3 weeks, im not sure it will even heal closed. You can always call your surgeons office on Monday morning and ask them if you can come in so they can maybe put dermabond or steristrips??? Like i said, without seeing how much it has healed, its hard to say. Is it a deep hole? -
Gain 13 Pounds 9 Days Post Op U Gotta Read Why!
chris54 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 10/29 @ 3:00pm. Let me say two weeks prior to surgery I was placed on protein drinks for two weeks. Let me also say I have done everything by the book. My pre op weight 351 surgery date weighed 347 (I know not much lost). Surgery went extremely well, removed a herna, stayed in hospital two days, could have gone the day after, I figured I would stay one more night no problem. My doc requires you to stay on protein drink 2 1/2 weeks after surgery. No big deal not hungry anyway, no pain, peeing not frequent but i know my kidney is working no pain meds, sip sip sip I go, walking and drinking 64oz of water ( last three days) feeling good. I began to notice swelling around ankles and thighes when i go to bed they go down. Well today 11/7 is my first post op doc appt I get on scale "GAINED 13lbs". OK I say to self how could u gain 13 lbs without eating, even before surgery I did not accomplish that and I was eating food. So my doc is saying how great I look etc etc. Then he said how much did u loose? I said NONE I GAIN. Then I said are u sure you did the procedure?? He said yes. He said that I had a lot of fluids during surgery and I keep drinking. So he gave me 10 days of water pills, he also made me get a blood test to check my kidney. I see him again on 11/30. I had tell this story I had not heard it before. I don't weight myself so I had no idea how much I gain, my ankles swelling would happen sometime prior to surgery (not enough to call it normal) . So I was not upset about the weight, because I followed the rules. I know my kidneys are fine and the water pills will remove the excess water. I said thank you God if I had to have a complication, i am glad it was this. Just wanted to share, I feel great and all will be well to b continued. Stay tune for 11/30 update. Give your thoughts. -
How long you gonna be gone? I am leaving for a beach house tomorrow too but I'll be back on Monday. Might take my lap top but doubt there is any internet access there. See ya, next week all, Teresa
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It has been a long road but, I am finally getting sleeved. I was scheduled for April 20th of last year but a family tragedy the night before prevented me from going through with it. ( I did a two week liquid diet too!) I am starting my SECOND liquid diet Wednesday and am looking for anyone that wants to stay in touch during the journey.
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June 12 - Dr Cunneen
travel_lightly replied to travel_lightly's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow. I am now around 1 month post op and at 208.1. heaviest was 245 around 6 weeks ago. 228 day of surgery. This has really been an incredible journey so far. Mostly I am just more tired than normal. I am looking forward to that part being better. First day was awful, and it got better after that. -
It has been three weeks since I was banded, how my life has changed - I am down 15 pounds - I am happy - I just hope the weight continues to come off. I have changed eating habits - ok - so i didn't follow the recommended diet - But I am still doing good - Dr. didn't yell at me when I told him that i was eating already. He said I was doing so well he wasn't going to fill. I go back in a month. I still have these fears of all the times I was on Weight Watchers - where the weight starts to come off - then slowly comes back - This really has to work. :thumbup:
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How much fat do you consume?
ItsMe2033 replied to ecip78824's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lot's of people have a stall at the 3 week point, so I think that is what is going on in your case, so just stick with the plan and you will be fine. Your NUT has probably given you three numbers to focus on. 1) Ounces of Fluid per day 2) Grams of Protein per day 3) Total calories per day As long as you are sticking by those numbers, it doesn't really matter how the calories are distributed. I would encourage you to always reach your protein goal. I think you should probably aim for 80 grams of protein instead of 60. Are you drinking Protein Shakes? There are also tons of threads on here about alternatives to protein shakes if you aren't drinking them. As far as other calories are concerned, they can come from protein, fat, or carbs. If you have a certain level of protein intake, and if you want to keep your calories the same then if you cut carbs then you must increase fat. There is nothing to be concerned about here. Remember that my fitness pal is a general website, not one geared specifically to people who have had weight loss surgery. I'm glad that you've made the decision to cut back on your carbs. As long as you are meeting your three targets (fluids, protein, and total calories) then don't worry about your fat consumption. To answer your specific question,I try to get 800 - 1000 calories per day. If I consume 125 grams of protein in a day, that's 500 calories. The other 500 have to come from the remaining groups. In my case I generally consume 20 - 30 grams of carbs per day, so the rest will come from fat. 30 grams of carbs is 120 calories, which means that I will consume 380 calories of fat, or 42 grams of fat per day. -
I had my surgery in April of 2006. I had my gallbladder out in October of 2006, and a hysterectomy in March of 2007. In that time I lost 86lbs. I have not lost any weight since November of 2007. I have been complaining to my doctor since that time. He just kept giving me fills. I usually feel the restriction for about 2-3 weeks then I lose it. I also told my doctor this. He responded with joining a support group (thats why I'm on this site-by the way its been very helpful reading about all of you-THANKS) My doctor also said to go to a nutrictionist-which I did. Still no weight loss and NO restriction. I can eat a whole sandwhich ,2-3 slices of pizza, I can eat all day long, like before the surgery, I've already gained 10lbs. back. I have an appointment with my Doctor on April 4th. He is going to pull my fills out (I have 3.8 in a 4CC band) to see how much is in there and then he said we will take it from there. But I have to admit I am terrified!! Has anyone lost their restriction? Talk to me please! Is this as good as it gets for me-Am I done with the band-I am still about 100lbs over weight.:thumbup::confused::crying::confused:
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So my surgery is scheduled for 12/29 and I'm feeling all the feelings: excited, nervous, concerned etc. But the worst thing is that because of Covid-19 my hospital is reviewing and cancelling/ rescheduling elective surgeries on pretty much a daily basis so that I won't know if I'm actually going to have surgery until xmas. I have 3 more days until my pre-op liquid diet and I'm not looking forward to the possibility that I'll have to stay on that without the surgery well into January if I get bumped. I'm also scared that I might get Covid while I'm there. This is so ridiculously stressful! I should be excited that I'm getting what I worked so hard for. Just gotta keep my fingers crossed I guess. =(
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Everybody body is different I'm almost 5 weeks out and has only lost 30lbs 10 of which were pre surgery I'm starting to get discourage but than again I've been in this stall for about two weeks. Sent from my SM-G900T1 using the BariatricPal App
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I'm sure I'll hit a stall. I'm just concerned with permanently damaging my metabolism. I guess I'll just stick to it.
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Day 3 Post Op. Everything " Runs" Thru Me. Literally
WLJourneyJ posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got first meal tonight. I'm not ure if I ate too fast but it was not good. It tasted great but tummy gurgles and gas was painful and 5 min later and I barely made it to the restroom. Does it get better? -
Pre-Op Milk shakes?
mountain_lover replied to mountain_lover's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for your suggestions, I am going to go to my doctor and buy some samples to try out before I buy the large order. I still have a little more time before I will find out if I get approved for the surgery and when to start on the two weeks of shakes, so I will go get them right away!! -
Any vegan lap banders out there?
Irene Woodward replied to catlover602's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Actually, I'm the opposite... I'm trying the vegan lifestyle for a while. I've eaten meat and fast food all my life. No medical conditions other that being overweight, so insurance wouldn't pay. I was banded 3 years ago. Lost 50 lbs (goal was 75), weight loss stopped then reversed and I've gained most of it back. So, I'm going to try vegan eating. I'm considering going in for an unfill just so I can eat salads and pastas again. -
Any vegan lap banders out there?
catlover602 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I'm almost 8 months post op, and I went in for a physical last week. Apparently my cholesterol levels came back high. I was never a big meat eater, but I have been eating more meat because "Protein first." I do not want to take medication. I was able to get off pre diabetic meds and high blood pressure meds. I have never had high cholesterol or have been on meds for it? could it be my age? I just turned 49. I don't know. But I want to cut down on animal protein and get my protein from other sources. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. My weight loss is going great though. It has slowed down a little, but I am happy. I have not gained, some weeks no loss but I am still losing. I was self pay, so I am going to look into seeing a nut. My health insurance might cover that. If not, I will just pay. thanks guys. -
Pre-Op Procrastination!
perk4756 replied to heatherfit4life2b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I really like the special K protein drinks. Been having 1 for breakfast past cpl weeks. I also like muscle milk -
Pre-Op Calorie Intake
sara-seeking-sleeve replied to triciavr77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm curious what everyone else is doing calorie wise as well. I've been staying at about 800 calories during the last week. I have 3 more weeks of pre- op diet so I've been adding low carb snacks to increase calories since I too was worried about starvation mode. I lost 9.5 lbs in one week so I figure I must be doing something right. I think during my last week or two before surgery I will only do shakes and liquids/jello. Btw- my low carb snacks have included- hard boiled egg, sugar free jello, cheese stick or baby bel cheese. -
Today is Feb 2, 2013 how is everyone doing on their personal journey. I reached my personal goal last September and have managed to maintain my weight now for 5 months. I am still working out with my trainer 2 days a week and doing some cardio off and on. I have not had a fill since Jan 30, 2012. I can't believe I have made it a year without adding to my band. I do have days when I feel hungrier than others but those days are few and far between. Hope everyone is doing well. Check in and let everyone know how your doing.
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I have between stuck for three weeks. I'm closing in to the 160land, but just a few pounds away. I've increased my workouts, but I know I haven't been as good as I could on my diet. I've started getting hungrier lately probably because of the exercising. Any suggestions on how to combat this?
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I am 3 and half weeks post op and my left side still hurts fequently. I know this is normal but I am ready for it to be gone.
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I put a word into the surgeon just minutes ago, but sometimes it's nice to hear a few "me toos" I was thinking about incisions too but it's clear over on my far left side, a good 3 inches horizontally from any incision, probably 6-7 inches away from the incision it would be in line with.
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Ok guys, I've been sticking w/ my pre-op diet and have been sucessful this far. However, right now, I'm doing nothing but liquids and I'm not getting a lot of calories right now. I'm doing 3 shakes a day and I'm only taking in 330 cals! To me, that seems drastically low and I don't want to put my body in starvation mode. So, what are some good ways to get calories in and stick w/ the pre-op regimin. I'm curious how many calories did you get in right before surgery?
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Was a humpty dumpty replied to blackanese25's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
If you are less than 3 months out from surgery you might want to hang on to them for later. Your taste and what your stomach can handle will change later on. I couldn't stand them either after surgery. But now I have no problem and like them, 6 months out.
