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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.
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Hard To Get All My Protein And Liquids In
sndmulvahill posted a topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I am wondering if anyone has any ideas for getting enough Protein. I can't stand any Protein drinks, they make me want to vomit. I am 2-1/2 weeks post op. Trying to drink milk, and now eating some cheese, Beans. Any suggestions would help. Also needing help with getting enough liquids in. This whole sipping the Water is really hard to get 64 ounces in during the day. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. -
1st time I've felt the restriction :)
brown eyed gal replied to sweetie716's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 15 weeks out and craving a burger really bad. I don't have restriction either. I'm going to order a small one tonight and eat a little of it anyway....I've got to get it out of my system! -
Hmmm...maybe two weeks is too soon then. Now I am worried. I will call the doc's office I guess I knew I should have taken better notes...lol
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My elliptical- my wonderful, wonderful elliptical, is broken. One of the pedal wheels is broken. I ordered the part ($100!!!!!) and got it and went to change it and it looks like I'm going to have to take half the elliptical apart to fix it. My dh, though wonderful, is not at all handy nor helpful. I have been on SUCH a good kick! I'm up to 40 minutes- 10 min at level 1 and 30 minutes at level 2. SOOOOO- Of course I have other things to do- my Wii is broken and we're not replacing it until after the new one comes out around the holidays so I can't do my Wii Zumba. i do go to the Y for zumba 2-3 days a week, so that's covered. I have been walking in my neighborhood. I have TONS of The Firm videos, karen voight videos, etc- so there are lots of other options available to me. So, just reassure me that even without my elliptical for who knows how long I will still lose weight! I've been doing so well- I guess I should get one of those fitbits to see how many calories I burn with the other exercise. Just need my peeps to encourage me!!! LOL Reassure me that all those other things I can do are as effective (or is it affective? no, I think effective- this is the one that always eludes me). Thanks for listening. No one but DH and my mom know I"m banded irl, so I NEED all of you
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Soon after surgery I started walking around the block for about 3 weeks. I got myself a gym membership and slowly built up my cardio from 10mins up to 45min in just shy of 2 weeks. Today I decided to try out some HIIT cardio. I felt great up until I got to my car and puked up a bunch of Water... still felt great though lol. Anyways, I wanted to know if I am doing it right... I used an arc trainer today. I do a 3min warm up and then go hard for about 1 mins, slow jog for 2 mins then back to hard pace for 1 min. I do this for about 30mins then cool down for about 5 mins. My cardio session was just over 40mins today and it beat me up pretty good. After my initial warm up my heart was between 155-178. Is it bad that my heart rate came so close to my peak HR? So are these intervals good? I think right now 2 mins is a good cool down for me... any less and I could not do the 40mins I did today. Opinions please...thanks
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I want to start exercising NOW & my favorite pre op exercise was kettle bells !!! Anyone else doing kettlebells...when did you start. I have emailed my doctors nurse to ask but I want to hear from someone who has actually had the surgery & do kettlebells. Also I have lost 23lbs since surgery & have noticed a plateau for 4 days. scale not moving and I feel I'm doing everything by the book. I understand my body is adjusting & most everyone will have plateaus has anyone else seen a plateau this early (2wks post op)
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1wk post op sleeve surgery
suzzzzz replied to AC1987's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Get a list of approved foods from your surgeon. I wasn't on puree until week 3 and mashed potatos were on the following stage for soft foods. -
Soooo I have my appointment for my week foolow up this week and hopefully I can move on to the puree stage... wat are some of the foods in this puree stage??? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App
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I know the band issue is the priority here...but OMG 10 inches of snow! Please tell me you are not in the NY area!!! If you can try to get to the Dr. on your lunch break or leave a bit early from work. There are some that might say to wait it out but if you can't get liquids down I would not want to wait especially if you get snowed in later in the day...week.... Take care and be safe in the pending snow!!!
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What is the longest you have gone without loosing any weight. At present I haven't lost any weight for the last month. I was sleeved 6th Sept. in total I have lost 42 lbs so not concerned
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I just wanted to share my excitement with those who can truly understand I met with my surgeon today, she was awesome! She asked me some questions and told me that I am a great candidate! After that I had my psychological evaluation that also went really well- he gave me the green light! THEN I met with my PCP who signed off on my release form and started me off on my pre-op diet. He wants me to try the south beach diet again, which I'm not thrilled about but I reckon he know's best! My appt with the nutritionist is scheduled for Friday, other than that all I've really got to do is finish my three-month pre-op diet. I'm getting closer!!
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we're all here for you. this is a wonderful support system of people who know exactly what your feeling and what your going through. I am not a perfect bandster by any means, but I try a little more each day - and its working for me. I've started just by parking far away from the stores I go to when shopping. gotta start somewhere right? well each day is a new day to start somewhere. as far as your husband goes - gggggrrrrrrrrr how frustrating I know! But when you say its because of your weight does that mean on your part or his? I know its difficult to be intimate when your so big - by the way how big are you? My boyfriend and I only have 2 main positions, at first he would want me to do all these positions that being a big non-flexible girl - it was impossible - he's stopped asking - I think he realizes its not that I don't want but I can't right now because of the difficulty. So what's the issue though ? I understand its weight but your problem or his? And yes with everything else you've got going on - this is one issue that can be put to the side only temporarily because it is an important one. I can't believe 2 years!!! I go without for 2 weeks and I'm sooo bitchy to him! I'm good with sex stuff as a biggin if you just want to fill me in a little more maybe I can help and if you don't want to do it on this thread then please private message me or email me and we can chat that way.
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Welcome back! I was thinking this same thing last week, get caught up and then get back in here!
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Let your body catch up. You had a large wt. loss that first week. Don't be a slave to your scale....it will come of.
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We share the same FANTASTIC doctor! Isn't he the best? Actually, I mean that in many ways...he really *is* the best. He's one of the top teaching surgeons of the band in this entire country. I'm still on purees but beginning soft foods today as it was okay by the nutritionist as long as I stick to very soft foods for the next week. That's great, because my hubby is taking me out for my birthday dinner tonight (my b-day is next week). Hey...lets stay in touch! I have my first fill exactly 6 weeks post-op...that will be February 18th. I'm getting excited! I need it so bad (hungry, hungry, hungry) and I'm really hoping I get some restriction right off the bat. I'm gonna tell Schram to be as absolutely agressive with my fill as he can be. Take it easy and I'm so glad you are doing so well! They really take good care of ya over there at Forest, don't they? :redface:
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Hi everyone! Bear with me, I'm new... I'm Tracy, I'm 26. Just started looking into the process, then jumped right on-board. I've got three months of supervised diet as per my insurance company, and I'm looking at an early October surgery date... as long as I can lose the 5% my doctor requires! I'm really really struggling with finding some protein-rich foods, that are low on carbs, to get that weight off.... any suggestions?
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Almost 9 weeks out I know your not suppose to compare to others but I feel like I'm struggling to get the numbers on the scale to move like I see for people at this point I work out 4 days at least a week, just frustrated any words of wisdom? I've lost app 30 lbs so far and the last two weeks I loose and gain the same lb.
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My urine protein has jumped to 650 and I am seeing a kidney specialist in a couple weeks. I am really upset. It has never been high before. Has any one had this issue. I know renal diets are low protein. What the hell?? When I was banded in May I did not have this! I am really sick about it.
