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I had my very first mushy meal a few minutes ago and I'm wondering if it was more than it should have been. I had 1/2 cup of egg salad and one of those cottage cheese doubles w/peaches. I'm guessing that was about 1/2 cup as well. I was hungry after the egg salad and by the time I was done with the cottage cheese, I felt more satisfied. I could have eaten a little more but decided not to push it. I'm wondering if this was a huge amount to eat 4 weeks out. I haven't had a fill yet so probably don't have much restriction. My head is playing games with me and I'm feeling guilty as if I ate too much (the way I felt before the surgery). Any thoughts?? :confused2:
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I quit my RLS meds the night before surgery. After surgery, thanks to the Oxy, I slept like a rock ! I didn't know sleep could be that peaceful! I'm only 3 weeks out (and off the Oxy for 2 1/2 weeks) ... Just starting to get the restlessness back now. I've been off all meds since surgery. I used Mirapex & Vistaril before. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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7 months and a size....what
Healthy_life2 replied to Healthy_life2's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
@@Kathy812 I have had most of my weight drop in the first few month's. It was dropping about 10-15 pounds and it has slowed down now. Exercise was a requirement at first for me. It changed into something that makes me feel good and I take my stress out at the gym. ( I no longer cope with stress by eating) Exercise before surgery was none. After surgery I walked 30 minuets on my treadmill about 3 day's a week. With the weight coming off I was able to up my walking to an hour about 5 days a week. At three months out my treadmill became boring. I sold it on craigslist and bought a gym membership. At four months I was at the gym for an hour doing cardio. I switch up my cardio so my body does not get the chance to hold on to the weight long. (elliptical machine, lateral machine and jogging on a treadmill) I pushed up the resistance as I got stronger. I also added weight lifting three days a week for a half hour. What a difference. I have found that not only do i exercise because I physically can. Now it is something I love. (who knew) I am working with my trainer at the gym. I still do an hour of cardio. I am also lifting for an hour 3 days a week. I completed a 10K now working up to a half marathon. I kayak and snow shoe. I love to stay active. Find activities you have fun doing. Also find what motivates you. If you enjoy music get a good play list while you work out. Plenty of fitness websites and app's to look into for Ideas. I hope you are surprised by what you're body is able to do. If you have time check back in. I would love to see how things progress for you. -
Officially a pregnant bander
NC Mama replied to NC Mama's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I actually went in to see my band doctor on Friday and he took out most of the fluid in my band. I was getting progressively tighter over the past week and could hardly get anything down. I feel much better now, although, with this pregnancy the thought of food makes me sick. So I still seem to be having a hard time getting in many calories. Thanks for the advice. I am really glad that I had some fluid taken out. -
Anyone here yet? September 2013 VSG
mojaleski posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hoping to have my sleeve surgery in September at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington, Ma. with Dr. David Brams if all goes well with my pre-op testing. I am excited! 70 years old, retired RN and ready to be done with this weight and how it gets in my way. Had thought I would only consider the band, since it is reversible, I thought...but after lots of research I found myself thinking I wanted to do this only once, that is have surgery only once and read myself into believing the gastric sleeve was the best option for me. The nurse practitioner, who went over my particular family history, agreed and so here I am...waiting...but not so nervous as I was a week ago. I am excited to have it and move forward. mojaleski from NH- 1 reply
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I have journaled every day since the beginning of my six-month pre-op diet program on March 21, 2016. I have a record of what I ate each day, musings about the journey at least once per week, a weekly weight on Mondays (sometimes weights on other days when I hit a milestone), a list of milestones and when they were accomplished, and pictures at every stage along the way. I keep everything in a word doc on my computer. It is over 150 pages now! I have mostly kept it to myself, but some of my loved ones have looked at it on my computer. I'm toying with the idea of doing something with all of it when I reach my goal, but we'll see if I have that much ambition! :-)
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Sleeved May 16th
Charlisnewchapter replied to fullfiguredmonty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
10000% normal. I was in pain for about 3/4 weeks. I also didn't get my energy back until that time, too. Completely normal. -
Sleeved May 16th
curvylady replied to fullfiguredmonty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations!!!! That’s awesome! So smart to get a nausea shot before surgery!! I had headaches for the first 3-4 days and once I got back on my regular schedule of meds and was able to keep some foods down they went away. Constipation is real and not fun!! Praise God for baby food prunes! I’m down 9 pounds as of today and am shocked. Can’t wait to hear more about your successes!! -
Hospital discharge today!
FluffyChix replied to Biddy zz 🏳️🌈's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm not "in the know," but my protein goal for the first week post surgery is about 40-48g daily. -
Hospital discharge today!
ChaosUnlimited replied to Biddy zz 🏳️🌈's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Usually you have to build up to getting the full amount. The first couple of weeks it was rare for me to get near my protein goal because I just couldn't fit that much in. -
Just thought I'd write about my getting pregnant. I have been banded one year and the surgeon says I can keep my fills in as long as I'm not having trouble. In May I turned 34 and thought good grief, I just don't want to wait any longer to get pregnant......but I am not married. So.....I made an appt with a fertility doc and found a sperm donor through a bank. I called the doc on my start of period, 7 days later I started ovulation pee sticks, then I got a positive and made an appt with the doc for the interuterine insemination. First try did not work, second one BINGO! I am now 8 weeks pregnant and have seen the baby twice on ultrasound.....everything looks good so far :biggrin: Question: in your first trimester did your doc say it was ok for the flu shot? I work in a hospital and the fertility doc said yes, get it, and the ob doc said NO! not until after first trimester. I am worried about the flu as I am around sick people all the time. Studies from march of dimes and hopkins say it's fine during first tri......just curious what you were told? thanks
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I was like that for 3 weeks post op. Low....low energy. Almost passed out in Best Buy. Went home and checked my blood pressure.........it was low.....very low. Interesting development for a guy who was still taking meds for high blood pressure. A doctor's appointment and med reduction and I felt better very soon. Energy returned. Do you notice an ebb and flow energy wise as it relates to timing of "meals" ?
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New Jersey chat October, November, December
signgirl replied to Iluvharleys's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey there gal!!!! So glad to see that this link had been started, thanks! I hope you have been doing great! Me? well, still working at the same place...lot of the same issues, and still a paycheck in hand (feel like a paycheck wh**e sometimes! LOL) Started developing some acidy feeling at times. havn't lost any weight :biggrin: definatley discovered "slider" foods (very bad) seems like all the foods that are good for me, want to reappear 2, 3, 4 or more times! wayyyyyyyyy too many spit episodes!!!!! I'm on the next month of talking myself into scheduling that fluro. appt...........I know I need to do it. If nothing other than to make sure things are still where they should be! I really miss the days (and nights) when we all used to meet up here. Good talkin' to ya Betty! Maybe somebody else will poke their nose up in here -
I was banded on 9/18/09 and i am basically doing great. I am sticking to my liquid diet. I have had some left shoulder pain but my biggest issue is my crotch hurts. I feel like i was kicked in my crotch and am brused. it hurts to sit up straight. I know i was cathorized but does it burse you? My husband says call the doctor and ask but i am embarassesd about it. I dont know why but here i sit on a pillow. So mabye this has happened to some one else and i am not just abnormal. how long does it last. oh i forgot to add that i started my period the day of surgery. I was two weeks late and of coures i had to start the day of my surgery. Natures llittle joke to have them on the same day.
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what is the portion size we're supposed to eat?
Jodi_620 replied to zburdeshaw's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was never really told to measure my food and generally have always eaten a bit more than a cup per meal. I just take a small bread plate and put small portion of meat, veggie and starch and eat in that order until I am satisfied. In the beginning it took a little trial and error but eventually I got to the point where I knew how much I can handle today. In my program, we gauged portions by the scale and being satisfied. You make sure you get all your nutrition, serve it up in small portions, chew well/eat slowly and stop when you are full. If the scale does not show results then you get an adjustment. 3 oz of meat is the size of a deck of cards or a bar of soap. I may have eaten that much meat some days during my weight loss but usually not quite. I probably eat about 1/2 cup of fruit and/or veggies and 1/4-1/2 cup of starch. -
what is the portion size we're supposed to eat?
roziecakes replied to zburdeshaw's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yep, if we're only supposed to be eating a cup-ish total for everything, then I try to make 1/2 or 2/3 of that a protein, and then the rest veggies. -
Finally! Today I have my first fill. :thumbup: I have just been so frustrated with this whole appointment scheduling. I was suppose to have my appointment for 12/24, but I was not going to be eating only soup or whatever would be excluded from my diet, so I had to reschedule the appointment. It been two months, and the weight has been going back and forth. I guess I have to be grateful for being able to get into jeans that I haven't been able to fit for a long time. So for that I am grateful. I also took a two-week break from exercising, so I really can't complain for the reason that I haven't lost the weight. Today is Wednesday, and I have already worked out two days, and I finally included weighs into my program. I am feeling really good about that. I just want to be sucessful in my weight loss. I don't want to feel like I am missing out, by not eating foods that I don't need. I don't want to seek foods for comfort, I want to be better than that. I know that God will bring me through that. I am kinda nervous about this fill process, but I am ready for the leaves to be cleared on my path to weight loss and better health. Yayyyy :confused:
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Pre-Op Cold Feet - Help! I'm Scared...
yecats replied to madambones's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt the same way but I thought about how I would feel if I did not have it done and truly that was a worse reality for me. I also wrote my kids a goodbye letter, not only did I not share that I was having surgery (they are grown) but just knew I was going to die and did not want them to wonder why I did not share , so now 7 weeks post op. I ripped up the letter when I got home. I am almost 40lbs down since I started my pre op diet and get nervous about other stuff now, like can I really fit in this new bathing suit. It says my size now but no way can it be.... lDon't be scared. -
Hi guys how is everyone doing???? We did it 1 week down[emoji1430] How is everyone doing????
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Time For The Big Moment
Cazzy replied to marielalora's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck to you all being banded this week ! -
Paranoid about inside staples!
nesa83 replied to nesa83's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor told me two weeks but I've red on here some people have got leaks later on. So I don't know =\ -
Will It Be Easy To Hurt Myself?
RJ'S/beginning replied to mom2five's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You have to remember that when you have this done it is major surgery. With any surgery you have to allow your body to heal. Listen to your body it will tell you how tired you are or sore you are and follow your surgeons advice. Better to be safe then sorry. I am waiting for my surgery as well and have been told by my team that for six weeks after I have this proceedure I have to be very careful not to hurt myself by doing too much. I think I will be bored senseless! Then again what is six weeks compared to a whole new life.......... -
I decided when I started this journey in May 2015 that I wanted to live. I wanted to physically live to see grandchildren, but I also wanted to fully engage in life. I have been doing that pretty well for 60 years but I didn't want to decay bit by bit as I saw family members age with health issues. So I had surgery in late September. Part of the process was going to be a trip to Europe with my just graduated college child. She has been my biggest supporter (this morning - mom, I can Heimlich you now as she wrapped her arms around me for a hug). We just got back from three wonderful weeks in Great Britain. I climbed every one of the hundreds of steps in each castle. Walked five to 10 miles a day. Had a flat in London that was two flights up. Up and down stairs in the tube. At one cathedral I thought I had reached the top, only to find another staircase even twister and steeper than the first few. I looked up and could see no end to it. I turned away and started back down. I stopped. Did I do all this to not go to the tip-top of the cathedral? Of course not. I deserved the whole experience and that included the breath-taking view from the very top. The best though was passport control when I arrived. The immigration officer looked at my passport, then me, and said, well you've lost a lot of weight. Good job. I smiled and told him thanks. And made a mental note to get a new passport. I have many more trips ahead and although I enjoyed his noticing, I want all future immigration officers to see a face that matches the passport! Oh, and I lost five pounds!
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I was sleeved on 2/22/17 I've lost 21 lbs since surgery and 43 in 6 week period. I know a lot of people that hit a Plateau and stay there for a lil while. How fast did others lose weight? And how much?
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6 month supervised diet... really???
JimmyGotSLEEVED replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been trying to get this surgery for over 2 years now. I've done the 6 month weight loss routine 3 times already just for the doctors to tell me last minute that they did not take my insurance. I've went to several seminars, support groups, dietitians, and psychartrics and it's become overwhelming. As you can see I have 3 times the amount of knowledge then Most because they went thru it once and I think it's a waste of my time. I'm jus spending, spending, and spending... Hopefully I don't get a repeat of the last 2 years this year.
