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Gastric Bypass recovery
rnyryry replied to Karlnjax's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went back to school exactly one week after. It was hard, I was very tired and sitting was uncomfortable. I am currently 1.5 weeks out and feel pretty good, I am back to my daily activities. It depends on your pain tolerance and any complications that occurred. I could have done well with 2 full weeks off and been fine. I was clawing the walls during the one week but was still pretty tired after normal tasks like going to the bathroom. My side stitch is still tight so I have to be careful because it can get pretty sore with too much movement. -
Freaking out a little - Tomorrow is the day
BHoenig replied to Addawn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is Wednesday so I understand your nervousness. I guess the only thing I can say for you is you want to go ahead and go through with it because if you chicken out...you may decide to do it in the future and you'll have to start all over again. I for one, I'm done living like this. I won't waste one more day where my first thought in the morning is that I need to lose weight and my last thought when I lay my head down at night is I wish I wasn't fat. When I made this decision, my mind was finally free for so many other things. I was no longer obsessing over how or when I would lose weight. I had a concrete change coming and weight loss was a guarantee. Think about it! You know how I knew for sure I would be successful? I took on the pre diet and never cheated once. By day three all cravings were gone and it all just clicked. I've had 37 years to eat whatever the hell I wanted. I knew I had to succeed in this pre diet because if I didn't, food had more control over me than I have over it and there is nothing scarier than that. My friend just had her surgery two weeks ago today and she came to visit Saturday and looked and felt great. She had a few rough days, but she didn't regret it at all. I'm carrying that infectious enthusiasm with me for Wednesday morning! -
Thanks guys. I feel alot better. Still have to get my big butt doing some exercise. Was walking 2 1/2 miles a night after work when the weather warmed up for a week but then we got snow and cold/rain again so haven't been doing it since last Thursday. I'm soooooooooo ready for Spring!!! -
eggs or no fat cottage cheese for me in the mornings. Although mushy it sticks with me MUCH longer. And me too on the one week to kick in thing. I only have had one fill but it was wide open for a week then one morning...BAMMO. Also, restriction is a funny thing...some days you have it...some days ya don't. It's not a contstant. Weird.
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WELL IM NOT BURPIN I DO EAT VERY SLOW BUT ONCE OR TWICE A DAY I GET SICK AND IM HAVING CHARLIE HORSES NON STOP AN I WAS TOLD IT IS LACK OF WATER BUT MY TWO WEEK CHECKUP HE TOOK ME OFF MILK AN JUICE CAUSE WATER WEIGHT IF I CANT ANSWER YOU IM CLOSE BUT LEGALLY BLIND SO I NEED HELP BUT ANY INFO IS GREATLY APPRECIATED I HAVENT STARTED ANY SUPPORT GROUP YET MY DOCTOR HASNT RELEASED ME HES IN LOUISVILLE I LIVE NEXT TO NASHVILLE TN I GO BACK ON THE 18
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I work in a hospital so last thing i want to do is show up to ER and have it be nothing Anyone experience chest tightening upper back pain during healing process? Started this afternoon gradually getting worse.
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Coping With Strong Cravings While On The Liquid Diet Post-Op
going_down posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So my friend and I went through with the surgery only weeks from each other. I was just sleeved on the 12th, so 6 days ago, and she was sleeved 3 weeks ago. She texted me a trick she did, she had said in the first weeks of the post op, when she was cooking for her family, she'd put the food item in her mouth and chew it (say a buffalo wing) and get the taste all inside her mouth, chew chew chew, and then spit it out, so it wasn't consumed at all or swallowed. What does everyone think of this? Safe? Harmful? -
I honestly feel there are very few people they would NOT find having some degree of sleep apnea if every person was tested. I was in denial for a long time after my sleep test and diagnosis. I actually refused to believe them even when I was told I stopped breathing every minute. I have been using my CPAP for a few weeks faithfully again and actually do feel more rested when I wake up now.
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I feel like I have been doing terribly lately but I don't know how to get out of my old ways. I am just over three months out and I am only down 40lbs. I talked to someone I know who is down 100lbs and they are only 7 months out. I am just afraid I am never going to hit that point and that the lack of motivation and terrible diet I have been eating will stick. I had complications twice and had to have a second surgery at one point but I don't think these things have affected it. Any tips/help/advice??
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It's called the 2 week stall. I'm going through it as well. From what I've read, it's a common thing.
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I now have 5cc worth of saline in my band and I am a happy camper! I'm on liquids until tomorrow morning, and I can move to soft foods like yogurt and cream soups. Friday I can start to resume a regular diet again...or at least, as regular as I have been. If you haven't had a fill yet, it's really not that bad. I think I was pretty anxious about it for nothing. She felt around for my port, and when she found it, gave me some lidocaine first via a tiny injection that I didn't even feel. However, because I was pretty sore from overextending myself the other day, it didn't numb me as well as it could have. When the needle for the fill went in, I didn't feel it at first, but then I could tell it was there. It just felt sore, not a sharp pain or anything. I am entirely convinced if my muscle wasn't so sore it would have been absolutely effortless. I can TOTALLY already tell the difference in restriction. My protein shake went down a LOT slower! Heading to the gym tomorrow morning to work out with my trainer. I have hired him for two months, twice a week, to get me in a routine. Best money I ever spent, besides the cost of the band!
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Hi, I haven't been banded yet. J'm just going to a seminar next week, but I saw your comments and I just wanted to tell you to do your best. The 16th will be here before you know it. You can do it. Go for a walk or read a book or just do something to get your mind on something else. I'll be praying for you. Good luck. Chrissy
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Well, I went in to see my doctor today. He was pleased with my weightloss until I told him that I feel hungary about three hours after I eat.... really hungary!!! So he told the nurse to get the tray ready and I was in for my very first fill. He got a pillow to put behind the small of my back, I laid down and lifted my head off of the pillow. He felt around and before ya know it the needle was in and I was getting a fill. He had me sit up and drink some Water... right away I felt pressure so he took out 1cc. I must admit that I did feel the first fill but not the second one... did it hurt???? not really... just a little pinch like giving blood. Curves
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How are you doing? I'm nervous about the 2 weeks after surgery they say they are the worst. If love to hear your experience! I get sleeved April 28, 2014
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3+ years post surgery? Please tell us about your journey!
KelinTx replied to skinnyoneday's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded 3 years ago this month. The first year the weight just flew off me. I will say i was very strict with myself and followed every rule to a T. I lost over a 100lbs the first year. My mindset was this, i willingly had an elective surgery that i was fortunate enough to have had insurance pay for, i'll be damned if i was gonna screw it up. I kept having small frequent fills in order to keep feeling a certain level of restriction. I am filled to 9.2 in the large VG band. I did have one temporary set back. I needed port replacement, i struggled to maintain my loss during that time when we were trying to figure out where my fluid was going. Luckily i did maintain my loss but it was pure hell without restriction. I joined a gym when i got to the point where i was comfy enough to exercise with others. I go 4-5 times a week. I will be perfectly honest and say i still have food issues and most likely always will, i am a total food addict. That is why i MUST keep myself super restricted so that it is impossible for me to overindulge. I am still able to eat anything i want but i am only able to eat a very small amount. Thats what works for me. -
Doing ok..no nausea at all..trying to keep up with shakes and water. .taking vitamin so daily. .The only big issue for me is the gas pain..OMG! !..it's a killer..walking, Gas X, warm tea, broth. .absolutely nothing helps with it gas pain..bloated and very uncomfortable. .finally was able to have BM yesterday. .thought that would relief some of the bloated gas paim..NOPE..still very tired. .can't do to much at all..feel drained very fast..hope next week I feel better. .cause I hate feeling tired and extremely bloated with gas..gas pain in abdomen, back and left shoulder. When is your surgery date? Had surgery Tue 242lbs. .today 237lbs. .don't even care at the moment about the pounds. Just want my energy back and relief from all the gas they pump into our body during surgery :-(
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Mentor and Buddies needed!!
dragonfly2u replied to alyjuhl07's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I baked 4 split chicken breast today. Topped with garlic and pepper. After dividing into 3 ounce portions. I have twelve meals. I froze some for next week. One 3 ounce portion filled me up. Hopefully, the next two weeks will fly by. I have my chicken, green vegetable, Greek yogurt, hard boiled eggs and protein shakes all on hand. I'm taking my vitamins and my juice plus chewables that my surgeon wants me to take. -
My bm1 was 41 on day of my surgery but as long as u r losing,or staying the same weight bm1 dint really come into it xx I was scared of my previous. Op diet more than I was of the actual surgery but I kept it simple and easy and those 2 weeks flew by I just had chicken or white fish with either green salad and toms or spring greens carrots and green beans and obviously my fruit and water but that's what made it easier for me x I'm here if ever u have a question or any help I can advise u on xx
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My weight loss charted since pre- op 50% to goal weight.
BigUtahMan posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I weighed 355 (Nov '16) Surgery weight 338 Current weight 283 (I didn't track very often before so I would disregard previous data points.) But you can clearly see sudden drops, weight gains and stalls. Rarely matching my consistent dedication to my plan. I know as I change my relationship with food and make good choices in each moment and day, the rest will take care of itself. Just not in a perfect line. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Excited - but still have 5 months to wait :(
MeMeMEEE posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well I have decided there is no "leaning" toward the sleeve - it is definitely the one I want. My appointment with the surgeon is April 7th but my insurance just changed and now I have to see my primary Doctor for 6 months instead of 3 - a little disappointed, if I had not sat on the fence for a month I would probably be scheduled already But hey, all in good time. I now think it will be August, hopefully earlier in the month and not latter!! I joined weight watchers this week in hopes to start losing some now and as part of my "plan" with my doctor - even if I lose 50 lbs I still have a high enough BMI. I went ahead and scheduled all my monthly visits with my doctor. Honestly, if it weren't for all the scary "your insurance won't pay for complications" I would go to Mexico and have it done tomorrow!!! I am really enjoying reading everyone's posts, this is a great board. I don't know anyone around me who has had the sleeve, pretty new around here I believe. I know a ton who have had RNY and a few with Lap Band and one with DS but that's it so this board has been so helpful!! Thanks everyone! -
Less than 2 weeks to go. What all do I need to do to get ready?
lsufan1118 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery date is Dec. 27th. I am overwhelmed with stacks of paperwork that go into detail up until 8 months out. Should I just be buying a variety of protein drinks to have on hand after surgery? I feel like I need to have about 2 weeks worth of stuff at home in case I don't feel like getting out. Please advise! -
Also try popcicles. . I was the same way with my Protein shakes, could not get them down . The smell and taste made me sick. I was told just to get what ever liquids I could. Popcicles was it for me.. finally I was able to drink different things. I'm 8 weeks out now and just now getting all my Water in. My protein is easy now. Good luck Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App
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So I'm using MyFitnessPal to track all my calories , water, exercise, and progress. My goal is 1,100 per day according to my fitness profile due to my weight, my activity level and wanting to lose 2 lbs per week. I have been within or under my calories every day, working out (treadmill, elliptical, or outside running) for 35-65 mins six days per week, drinking water (probably could drink more). The stupid scale won't budge in 4 weeks now!!! I did have a slight (0.5cc) unfill a few weeks ago due to being too tight and not being able to even drink fluids. But I'm ok now and thought as long as I'm staying in my calories and exercising I would continue to lose, but no...I'm stuck...4 weeks now . So frustrating!!!
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Hi! we did have a nice time..at least I did???..I am really busy the next few weeks and then it is Band Day for me but perhaps someone else wants to try and set a day and time up....I'll be unable until June....Have a good one!
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Well, I really have no restriction, so it is tough right now. He said it will take about 3 tries. I am asking if I can come in earlier than 1 month. So, I am eating too much..mostly at 5:00 pm and after. This is the tough time for me. The good side is I am walking 30 miles 5 days a week. I walk on my lunch hour around town. It is pleasant and am glad I am doing it. I ordered a pedometer, so I can see how far I am going. Just made the best vegetable for dinner from bariatriceating.com. It is cauliflower with olive oil, kosher salt, pepper and parmesean cheese baked for about 25 min. I broiled it for about 5 min. So good!!!!!!!!!
