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10 week stall broken! Normal BMI!
moorep replied to Fixerupper's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thanks so much for the encouragement. I have been in a 3 week stall and I am currently 8mths out. I'm down to 188 but would love to see 170. You have revitalized my focus!! -
I can't help but smirk when I read this. I went through the same chit. Lol I know it's hard. Gets a little easier each week. Some faster for others. I am 6wks and guess what I had for dinner? Greek yogurt. That's it. Why? Cause I was feeling like u. Solids are still hard for me.
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9:30 is a GREAT time. You are under 30 minutes for a 5 k. That is pretty good for most people and amazing considering you are 5 weeks post op.
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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! -
I have this problem. If I get anything larger than. 5 cc at a time I swell up like crazy and can't get anything down. I have 5cc total after 6 fills and 2 unfills where they tried to be more aggressive. I may about 8 months out. I go in for another in 2 weeks and I'll probably only do like .25. Everyone its different.
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So Can We Or Can We Not...
SleeveDreamer replied to Nate's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 6 months out and bedore surgery I was a Diet Pepsi addict. i realized three months before my surgery that diet soda was really bad for you, so I stopped dinking it cold turkey. My doctor said it would not stretch the sleeve, but would cause severe gas and bloating. You do not want that after you take this step in your life. I don't even want it anymore. I am so happy with my sleeve and my weightloss, that I don't even want to take a chance of drinking it. You will probably find you don't want it anymore. I tried a sip of some carbonated sparking ice flavored water rhe other day, and one sip was enough. I could not bear the strong taste of the carbonation. You will find that your taste buds change dramatically and you may not even care for something you once loved. my advice to pre-ops is to not think about or worry about what you are going to be able to eat or drink. You won't know until the time comes and you try it, so why worry about it now. You will find yourself concentrating on your new eating habits and your new clothes! -
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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Start my pre- op diet today... 2 shakes ... Regular dinner... Wish me luck . Two weeks until surgery ! Excited but nervous.... By the way what does everything think about purchasing a bariatric pillow. Worth it? Best thing ever? Regular pillow will work ?
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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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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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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 think I just had my 1st, I don't regret this, moment . First of all I don't regret the surgery, but having been pretty uncomfortable since surgery I have wondered if I have done the right thing. Anyway I woke up this morning did the normal routine, realized I was REALLY thirsty so I went to the fridge and grabbed my G2. Without even thinking I took a big ol' drink, as I started to swaollowmi realized what I did and thought crap this is gonna hurt. Low and behold it didn't! I took a normal drink of cold liquid and it didn't hurt. I'm so excited! Of course that turned to fear that I broke my sleeve, but I doubt that's possible, and I'm going to choose to believe that. It felt so good to be thirsty and take a normal drink quench that thirst I guess it's the little things.
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I was told I'm clear to do whatever I wanted after 6 weeks. Unless I had complication which I didn't. Start off slow and work your way up. HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 219 05/26/13 GW: 157
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17 Weeks Post Opt And Still Having Problems Eating!
Beverly Thoman Rothschell posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It has been 17 weeks since my sleeve surgery, and I still can only eat mash pototoes and yogurt comfortably. It is a so uncomfortable trying to eat many types of foods, because everything feels like it is sticking at the bottom of my esophagus and not making it to my stomach. It leaves me with a gaging feeling in my throat. I am hungry every hour, because of this feeling I don't eat enough the first time. I am always walking around to make my food digest. Has anyone else ever experienced this problem before? -
1st symptons of a leak?
Boston George replied to GlendaLee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In addition to the rapid heart rate and fever that JanaLee mentioned, my doc said the pain would be really bad and I would be throwing up..I think your good Every little pain and discomfort I got, I was convinced it was a leak....I stayed with my mom for a week after surgery and I drove her crazy haha..It's normal to be cautious, you had a big surgery..Try to relax make sure to eat and drink very slowly..Each day that passes you will feel better and better..Good luck -
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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Ok, this is random but if you're in an urban area (where there tend to be more varied activities) find a capoeira class. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art and it will work your whole body but especially your core, legs and backside. I trained quite a bit in the late 1990s in LA and after the first class, it took me a few days for my muscles to relax and for me to try again. Second class, I made it through 30 minutes and had to sit down and watch. Unfortunately, I stiffened up so much I needed help up off the floor and could barely sit down or roll over in bed (NO JOKE) because my abs were so sore for the next 36+ hours. That was a Friday night. Sunday I MADE myself go out walking and then for a bike ride to try and loosen up my muscles. I went back a third time and was totally hooked. I ended up training 9+ hours a week and was in the best shape of my life. It's very much a whole body sport.
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Down 50 lbs, do cardio and strength training at least 3-4 times a week but my inner arms and inner thighs are so flabby. Any ideas how to tighten them up a bit?
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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? -
1st week post op only lost 5 lbs is this normal?
mominkansas replied to carmelita's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
YOu have to know that you are puffy for at least a week from all the fluids they run through you during surgery. Keep on truckin and make sure to drink plenty of water! -
For me I had to complete blood work chest xray UGI phych eval my doctors had to send medical clearance to my surgeons office (I have 3 doctors) i had to get a referral from my primary for the surgeon. I first had to go to a seminar . I had to go to 3 nutrition classes which I did with my barriatric nurse. I have a pre op class on 5/5/16. Then I see the surgeon for my surgery date. I will also need to do a 2 week pre op liquid diet. I have everything done. My plan now is to get my date and then chill out on my 2 week liquid diet and then have the surgery!!!! Its good to get everything done first so you can concentrate on preparations before the big day. Iam so excited Sent from my LG-H631 using the BariatricPal App
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BMI of 36 w/no comorbidities..do I qualify?
millie26 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I signed up for a seminar next week, but if I dont qualify for it then there is no point in me going. Has anyone with a BMI of 36 and no health problems been able to get the Lap Band? Also, are they able to tell you up front whether or not your insurance company will cover any of the cost? -
Ultra Tight for no reason?
Acadia replied to band2sleeveinNoVA's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It can be related to a lot of things. For women, monthly cycles (even if you don't have a period) will still contribute, most women experience a week or more when they are tighter than other times. It could be from allergies, a slight inflammation reaction. Could be swelling from acid reflux (take something like Prilosec OTC for 1-6 months to retrain your stomach to produce less acid). Monitor what you're eating, your weight, and how you feel each day for three months and you'll see a pattern. -
Hi gang! Sleeved on the 19th. Would anyone have a good timeline of exercise that we can do on a week to week basis? For example Week one and two, just walking. I want to get back into all sorts of activities like kickboxing, yoga, horseback riding, weights, Zumba, stairmaster, spinning, cycling. Just not sure how and when to start incorporating these back into my routine. My two biggest fears, leaks and tearing sutures open. I also know that I don't want to wait 2-3 months before I can exercise again. That just seems like a really long time to wait. Any reasoable thoughts on what they did, or what advice their doctors gave them regarding exercise? I say reasonable because some are extreme in their thinking and precautions and I know I just won't follow that advice. Thanks so much!!
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Good morning everyone, I hope this thread is reaching you all in good health. I am 3 weeks post op and my starting weight was 275 on 2/5 (my surgery date) and as of today 2/24 I weigh 230. As I stated I'm only 3 weeks post op and I've been to 2 family events with lots and lots of delicious food! Initially I felt some type of way that they would eat this in front of me but then I realized it's not their fault I am not able to eat but it still bothered me to watch it.
