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7 weeks post surgery
stlblues66 replied to stlblues66's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I absolutely agree and am very thankful for the 50 pounds that are gone! I just didn't loose any weight last week, my wife says I am in starvation mode. Sent from my iPad using VST -
hello and welcome. And congrats on getting your band. Oh, my name is Clara. I live in Texas. I will be getting my band on August 27th. I am on my liquid diet and have been for one week exactly. I have not cheated any at all. Keep me posted on your progress.
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Hope you made it to wonderland! You look fantastic, and an inspiration to me only 3 weeks post surgery!
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Introduction - Pre-Op in Atlanta
AbacoRaveness posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello all, I signed up for this forum a week or so ago looking for advice on whether the VSG or RNY would be right for me. I got some great replies. I also did ALOT of research and I've chosen the VSG. All of my paperwork is being submitted to my insurance company this week and I'm hoping for a quick turnaround. I took my sweet time making this decision and now I'm ready to go! Thanks for being so accepting of a newbie! -
Hi, I was banded on Friday, 15th May 2009. I was experiencing some reflux pain and came across this forum via google. It has been very helpful to know that other people experience similar things with the banding and their suggestions on alleviating it. I'm still only 3 days out from surgery and am struggling a bit but from reading some of the threads i feel very optimistic. Angela :laugh:
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You are down 50lbs, that's wonderful. And 30lbs in 7 weeks is a good rate, some of us just lose slower than others, and I know because I'm one of them. Still would you have lost the 50lbs without the sleeve? i know that I wouldn't have, and you will continue to lose, stick to the plan you're doing fine.
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Last Father's Day I fixed a photobook with all the pics of my husband with our kiddos through the year. He loved it, but I was jealous. I only have about 2 pics of me with my 3 year old, neither of which I would ever share. Not many more with my 6 year old! I cannot wait to give someone else the camera and have pics to enjoy for years of the wonderful things I am getting to enjoy doing with my kiddos!!!!
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Congrats Annie!!! I had my surgery on Dec 24 and I'm down 5lbs in 3 days. Good luck
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Tomorrow is the day..... Pre op diet starts! As I'm sitting here watching TV with my 2 year old and snacking I'm thinking this is gonna be the LAST time I'm gonna be doing this for a LonG while! Until suregrey day i have to drink 3 protein shakes and one low fat low carb meal ... Like lean cuisine or salad. I ordered nectar protein sample shakes hopefully they'll be in by tomorrow... But I need to go get some more in assuming ... Any suggestions?!?! MaY 10th is approaching QUICK! I'm starting to get nervous !!!
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Preop diet starts TOMORROW
JShaw replied to Jessiegurl2686's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to do a 1 week liquid diet before - shakes, sugar free popsicles, broth, and jello. Not gonna lie. I wanted to rip someones head off the first few days. Stay strong, that only lasts 1-3 days, then the hunger goes away. Once the hunger goes away I had to remind myself to eat. Good luck! -
Ive been approved!
Brenda0928 replied to flyme_places's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Woo hoo!! Congrats! I got that call on 5/27, got scheduled on 6/3 and sleeved on 6/26....I choose to wait until after my son's lacrosse tournaments were over, to have mine, so I had to wait 2 extra weeks but it gave me time to be sure everything was lined up for after........GOOD LUCK!!! -
What a difference a week makes! I have similar statistics - started pre approval on Halloween at 250 lb. 225 lb at surgery, with 219 this morning. I am on pureed foods - yogurt and custard are great, but I cannot gag down pureed chicken. liquids are OK, and I have started drinking broth for the small amount of Protein they bring (2 gm/cup) Also a nurse - aren't we a stubborn lot!
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Need advise for PCP
asexythinnerme replied to asexythinnerme's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for your response!! =) Well all went well with my PCP on Friday. She said that by my BMI alone I would be recommended for weight loss surgery. They gave me a phone number to call to get more information and I called their Choices program phone line and I have an appointment to go to an orientation at their Corona Medical Office. Once I'm there, the guy said they'll give me an application to fill out, I'm guessing to go through the 12 week class. I hope that it's minimally difficult. I'm willing to put in the time and effort that's not an issue, but I hope I don't have to jump through too many hoops. =) -
Hi folks, I started this journey a few years ago when I was still living in Boston. I was looking into the duodenal switch and the closest surgeon who did anything other than the Lap Band or Roux-N-Y was in New York City so I drove down and fell headfirst into the WLS world. My life was a bit of a mess at the time and after the initial appointment, I never actually took the next step in the process and things just stalled out. Fast forward to last summer. I decided I needed to shake things up in my life a bit so a few days after my 45th birthday and with my employer's OK to work remotely, I loaded up the truck and I moved to Beverly... Well, no, I moved to Seattle. A new home, a new start and time to start getting serious about my health and get things back on track. After settling in, I spent a couple of weeks looking at the programs in the area and was impressed with the Swedish Hospital Weight Loss Center. They were having a seminar in a week so I signed up and went in. I was impressed with their approach, their mindset and the people running the program. I had my first appointments with Dr. McMahon and his staff on August 26th and after a bit of discussion with the staff I decided to change focus from the DS to the VSG and it's been a whirlwind of appointments and hijinks ever since. My surgery date (January 8th) was scheduled this week and so the first phase of this journey is nearing its end. The second, unending phase will start shortly. I've never had any surgery before and my emotions are all over the map. I'm afraid it won't work, I'm afraid it WILL work, I'm happy, excited, terrified, and a hundred other things all at the same time. I have the support of a great medical team and great friends and it's time to take a deep breath and jump. Here we go! Stef
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Introducing Myself to Everyone
Elisabethsew replied to Rukhshandah's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you for sharing your story. My weight loss slowed for a few weeks even though I was eating right. That passed and now I am steadily losing. -
Need Ideas How To Lose Weight!
Liliana Arleen replied to kysia81's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi please never use the word "only lost " instead say I lost 7 lbs . I think 7 lbs is a lot in 2 weeks . Try to not compare yourself with others . We are all different . Is funny how much we want this weight to come off so fast but it took us years to put the extra weight on . The weight will come off , do not stress yourself . Stick with the sleeve rules and you will success. One day at a time . You are doing fantastic , good luck . -
Need some opinions!
Sadlers1999 replied to sarahzamudio1091's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I visited my primary care physician yesterday...exactly 3 weeks post op....I told her how the information re: diet was so varied from doctor to doctor and she told me that when you see such variations, it suggests that no one way has been proven to be more or less effective. For example, if your doctor says you need to be on a clear liquid diet for two weeks prior to surgery, but mine said only three days (to "shrink" the liver), three clearly is enough, but some doctors may use that extra time to make sure that the patient takes the direction seriously and it certainly helps with weight loss BEFORE surgery. As for post surgery, I believe it is almost impossible to eat something that you shouldn't have without knowing it. I COULD eat a lot more things than what I am actually eating (based on my doctor's list), because at this point, the discomfort of certain things prevents me from wanting to eat those extra things. So for those of you with more rigid plans, maybe the doctor is trying to spare you the agony of knowing you can have tuna safely but it feeling "bad" when you eat it? -
Today marks 3 weeks post op. Starting Saturday, I been getting a cramping feeling anytime anything goes into my pouch. Food, water.... Doesn't matter. Normal?
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So understand!! Headhunger... Sigh... 3+ years out and still get it... PS... Congrats on the 12 pounds enjoy the ride!!
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I had a stall that lasted several weeks.. As in over 7 weeks! Then it has been just a pound here and there. BE PATIENT! It's a journey not a race ;D
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i am just beginning this journey...
sandiegokate replied to malissadalestewart's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was where you were 6 months ago.. nervous yet excited for the journey to begin!! I am now 4 weeks and 2 days after my surgery and I am so happy I did it. The first couple of days after the surgery I had a little pain, but nothing I couldn't handle. Now I can hardly tell I had the surgery other than getting full on less than half of what would make me full before. Best of luck to you!!!! If you are like me you will feel inspired and feel like you finally are getting a solution to the problem. Enjoy the journey!!:tongue2: -
Pre-op questions for the surgeon
losinmyweigh replied to emily_0192010's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Okay, you have me at "size of a straw". Do I understand that after surgery my stomach, the whole way down will be the size of a straw? Okay, so how in the heck will 3-7 ounces ever fit into that? WOW....I did not know that about the bougie stuff. I knew he had mentioned the word but it didn't cause me to pause and ask. Thanks. -
I Feel Helpless...
PrincessDaffodil replied to PrincessDaffodil's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That is a good idea, Sarsar. Although, one reason I don't/can't exercise is because of my CSF (Cerebral Spinal Fluid) pressure headaches. They have subsided some this past week, so I think I should be able to walk on the treadmill some next week. With the heat outside, I'm sure it will be best for me to stay indoors! I just need to take it easy, because if I do too much activity my headaches will be back and I will be laid up in bed again for a week or more. They are one of the reasons I am getting weight loss surgery. Hopefully loosing the excess weight will balance out my CSF pressure again. But, I am sure that walking some will keep my mind off of things. Thanks for the suggestion. -
I Cant Believe Im 4 Days Out !
Quilting Girl replied to preshiz pink's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Sounds like you doing good....I was only getting 30 oz a day in at a week out....doing more each day....the Popsicles help with getting in it....and I was a burper too....but it felt so good to do it....that has slowed down now....everything gets better with each day! -
I had surgery with Dr. Hoehn 2 weeks ago. He is a great surgeon and I really like the practice and facilities He was recommended to me by a friend and my insurance. Good Luck!
