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Congrats thats a major accomplishment on the weight. I hope I can report that in the year or so to come :tongue2: Somedays I am just really tired so I am wondering if it is the snoring and this is an answer to yet another problem :smile:
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My snoring has gone. My hubby has put on a little weight and his snoring is terrible. I'm hoping that he'll eventually take off that weight so I can sleep! lol
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Marimaru---my DH has snored forever----and he can rattle the rafters!!! I used to shake him, or nudge him, and huff and puff and get all pissy---because he was keeping me awake!!! Then about a year and a half ago---he had some serious medical problems, and we were told he would not make it. When I would come home alone at night with him in the hospital, I cried missing that sound!!! I still find it comforting, it assures me he is right there!!! I agree weight loss would be good for him--as it is for all of us---but try to make his snoring a sign that he is in the right place at the right time. sleeping in bed with you--------not off carousing in a bar or something even worse!!!! My DH's snoring actually scares our granddaughter!! Kat
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Hi my fellow sleevers. I don't post here often enough anymore but I get so much support and motivation here. I'm hoping this will give encouragement to someone who needs it. I was sleeved in May 2013. I have spent the last almost three months in a stall and bouncing up and down. Although I felt like giving up I didn't. I stuck with the program. Suddenly in the last ten days, eight pounds fell off putting me at a normal bmi. I have to admit I had started to believe this wouldn't happen. My doc set my goal at 170-177 (still overweight) so when I stalled for so long at about 166 I thought, well I guess that's it. I wasn't done and I'm still not done. I'm now 158 and sky's the limit! My weight loss has gone mostly like this. Long stalls with chunks of loss here and there. I was 240 the day I was sleeved and my highest weight was 268. Good luck to everyone.
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2 Weeks until first fill, and I can eat anything (and I am)...HELP!
musicalmomma replied to Jaide0967's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Jaide...I am going to answer your questions...but first DON'T I repeat, DO NOT drink pop/soda!!!!! That can distend your pouch and cause slippage, especially in the early stages when scar tissue is still forming around the band. OK, with that said. Yes! It is VERY normal to feel no restriction until the right amount of fill is achieved. I JUST reached optimal fill (hope it lasts) on this last fill, last Tuesday. I was banded June 1st. It took a lot of will power to lose weight. I would have lost more if I had better control of my cravings, but yes, I gave in several time and ate too many calories, and it was easy to do because I didn't have enough restriction. It took me 4 fills, with the last two making a difference. Hang in there, the early stages take a lot of patience, but it gets MUCH better! -
how much fill is in your VG 11 cm band
14Tweety replied to yankeefan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks BeacheeGirl! I was wondering how long it might take to get any restriction. When I rec'd the first fill, I felt it imemdiately, but then by the following week it was gone. Sigh. Does anyone know why it takes a while to sometimes kick in or tighten? Also, this may sound dumb, but what happens if you get your band totally filled and you lose weight and shrink your tummy, thereby losing restriction? What happens then? Do you need a smaller band? This is all SO confusing...and a teensy bit frustrating.... :confused: THANKS for the info!! -Heather -
1St Checkup Since Surgery
haragl replied to mrs sandy r's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
had my first post-op visit yesterday also. I was sleeved on 9/24--highest preop 345 weight day of surgery 323 (after two weeks of full liguids)--weight yesterday 313. I am down 32 lbs total and 23 lbs since began prep for surgery. Why am I disappointed? Has anyone else experienced this? -
4 Years & Going Strongs
Shelley64 replied to Cypanther's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congratulations on your wonderful success! I love going to the success story forum once in a while to see someones post who has reached their goal and are loving life! I'm almost 6 months out and have really learned alot about myself in the journey so far. I was a slow loser before the band and I'm still a slow loser. I guess I have an efficient metabolism even though it makes me mad! I've lost 30 lbs which isn't a ton but I look and feel so much better. My lab numbers have improved as well. I'm doing Zumba 3 times a week which I never thought I could accomplish. I have learned that the only way I'm going to lose weight successfully and keep it off is going to be based on the effort I am willing to put in. The band helps me eat less but it doesn't keep me from grazing or making poor food choices. Again, congratulations on your success. Keep posting from time to time to keep others motivated! Have an awesome summer! -
Hmmm. Obsession with my weight even more. I'm only 3 weeks out, but I have noticed I do like and want to do more exercise and I feel pretty good when doing it. I've already got an addiction to shopping lol, not really but I do love it
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Learning about Lap-Band
losinandlovin replied to lmwalt2413's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Bless your heart Liz, I hear your pain and honey you are in good company. We are here, we will listen and we will support you. First of all Congrats on making the decision to save your life. Excellent choice. To answer your question, it goes much faster when you avoid insurance red tape. You will be done in no time. Your surgeon will require a pre-op diet plan and you want to stick to it. The more weight you lose the easier the surgery will go for you and your surgeon. Where are you having it done and who is your surgeon? Please keep posting and spend any free time reading as this is a wealth of information. During the entire process, you will need to ask questions that can only be answered by those of us who have done it. Here are a few helpful hints. You have nothing but a great life ahead. Best decision ever. Tips tried and true as you prepare: Read on these sites every minute you can. Take your measurements NOW and then every month. Trust me you will need this later Start chewing and chewing and cheweing now Do not drink with your meals starting now. Remove "questionable" foods from your home Tell lots of people so you will have the support Make a list of things you can not do now that you plan to do later Make a list of ways you will reward yourself for the small goals and then big goals Be reasonable on your expectations discuss this with your surgeon, our plan is usally more aggressive then theit plan for us. They have done this awhile and know what they are talking about Prepare, plan and then succeed. This is a wonderful time to plan for a long and happy future. Best of luck to you and keep us posted and use this site as a resource. ASK ASK ASK, that is the benefit of these sites. My heart goes out to you, That is how I felt, hopless, alone, like no one really understood and now, well I am a new person and I love it. Enjoy the journey and post often. I can not wait to hear the date!!! -
Hi Everyone, I was just wondering if anyone else has developed an over active thyroid after surgery? I am 13 months post op and have lost 130 pounds. Over the last 3 1/2 weeks I have been having hives really bad all over. The dermatologist did bloodwork and showed my thyroid is over active. I went to the endocarnologist (spelling?) and he said it is extremely over active and that I would have to start taking medicine to regulate. (only temporary) I had to have more bloodwork and on Nov. 2 i am going for a iodine uptake test. I ve heard the medicine makes it slow down and people usually gain weight. I am scared to death, I don't want to gain any weight back. I've come too far. Anyone have any advice? August All Star 2008
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Frustrated, frustrated,frustrated.
btrieger replied to mnsmith's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Change up your routine. Your body may have gotten used to the same routine every day. How many calories do you average a day? If more than 1,500, try cutting it down to 1,300. If less than 1,000, try adding 200 calories. Make sure you are drinking at least 64 ounces of Water a day. You've lost 50 pounds!! You should be jumping for joy! Keep your chin up. It took time to put the weight on, it takes time to take it off. -
Thank you for your input but I had my surgery on 12/6/2011. Still having problems. Sorry for the misunderstanding. So has been 5 yrs. Dr. stated I would gain some weight also. Just hope this next surgery will help me. thanks so much.
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You mention calories (which seem really low) but not Protein. What is your protein target? Mine is 100 grams and my surgeon's range is 80-100 grams. How are you doing at getting in all of your protein? Are you able to consume at least 80 grams? Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. But, if you are eating so little you may not be getting enough nutrition to support your activity level and weight loss. Getting in enough protein and Fluid (at least 64 oz) is critical for health and for weight loss. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall Your calories are relative to your protein. What is your protein target?
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Some gain I mths hospital and others dont. How much Fluid are you getting? As long as you are sipping and Making progress you are fine. Keep in mind though that your body is healing and weight can go up, down, and hold steady during this journey. Dont panic and follow your plan.
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I'm now 2weeks plus 2 days post op and I'm back at work. I've lost 16.5lbs as of this morning(no fill yet). Everyone has been telling me how much smaller I am. I haven't been this weight since 2004. My doc has me on a soft diet, but those protein shakes are starting to make me gag. I can't wait until I get home so I can sleep. 12 hour shifts are a lot after surgery.
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Ok I'm confused I am not losing any weight...I had my fill last week and have moved to lentils and soft foods and I'm off the soup but now I'm not losing weight...is it the lentils? I'm kind of bummed out..my portions are about 4oz each time...
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i asked my hub this question, as he was a AF recruiter for 15 yrs......he said the paperwork would have to be approved (and reviewed) and signed off on and if it approved (ok'd), as long as person was in weight standards, no reason not too..but .....again, have to be approved by medical...hope this helps.
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1Yr After Lap Band And I Am Slowing Down:(
elcee replied to kgarcia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is normal for weight loss to be fast at the beginning of a program and slow down the longer you have been doing it. The more weight you have to lose the easier it comes off. You may also need to relook at your calorie intake because the less you weigh the less you need to eat to maintain your new weight. So if at the beginning you could eat 1500 cal per day and lose you may find that you now need to eat 1200 or 1000 or possibly even less. -
There's a huge bit of truth in your title. haha. The more often you get sore from the lactic acid, the better shape you'll get in, and better yet, the faster you'll lose weight.
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I haven't really set any goals. I don't know if that's a bad thing or not. The reason I haven't is because I feel like I only have marginal control over how much I lose, and plateaus are so annoyingly common. My weight loss is so stair-step and not at all predictable, so I am one of those people who is hesitant to set concrete goals... -Kendra
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I'd like to set a weightloss goal weight for June 1st, but how does one go about setting a realistic but not too easy/obvious goal? I was sleeved march second. Sw 224 CW 198 Gw 173? That's 25 lbs down in the next 8 weeks. Think that's too much for me? Watch me hit my 3 week stall right now and throw me all off. Lol
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Tomorrow morning I am going to start doing this, a 30 minutes treadmill/elliptical session before I eat, and a 30 minute weights rotation after dinner.
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1st week post op only lost 5 lbs is this normal?
carmelita posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Im now ending my 1st week post op...and I know I know Ive been weighing my self everysingle day..and on the day of my lap band I weighed 257...the first day I came back I weighed 251 today my weight was 253...now Im getting frustraded....am I doing something wrong? -
Once the weight is lost what happens? Is the band relaxed allowing more room in your stomach? If you start to regain weight do they give you a fill? Just wondering.
