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If it were me, I would wait until after my trip, I have been to the Islands many times and depending on where you are going, many are third world countries and do not have the medical facilities that we have. And the big question would be if something were to go wrong, is there a doctor on that island that is familiar with your surgery and the complications that can arise? Let this be your last hur-rah and party it up. Relax and enjoy yourself. I had surgery in August and felt pretty good in a week, but it took a good 4-6 weeks to feel normal again. I too had a vacation planned the last week in August to Disney, I did go, and I was fine, but I was still a little sore and tender. But whatever you decide, Good Luck and you are the one who knows best!!!
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I haven't been to a Pampered Chef show but based on your description, for me, that would have been about four weeks out and I had no complications and a pretty easy recovery.
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I'm only 3 months out, so I'm still following doctor's recommendations of filling a plate with 1/2 protein, 1/4 veggies, and 1/4 grains/carbs. You have to eat your protein first, so if you're full after or before eating all the protein, you stop. If not, you move on to veggies and stop when full. I never make it to veggies or grains because I'm full with the protein.
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Hitting A Plateau!!!
Amy clary replied to JanellesMommy8210's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded 4_26 I've lost 52;total but it seems now I can eat anything I see Dr Friday hoping 4 a fill I'm scared I am eating too Mich I walk but the weather here is call on for rain all week got a treqdmill yesterday walking tonight I am feeling down too -
OK, so I have a problem that is stressing me out like crazy!!! I put it in the success forum because my problem comes from my weight loss, which is a great thing. However, there is still a problem. I am getting married. The bridal salon said I had to order my dress over a month ago. I did. Luckily it came in early and it was huge so they sent it back and ordered another size down. It is a size 12 and is coming in this week. I stopped by the bridal shop to get my measurements again and my measurements are a solid size 10. So the dress that will be here this week is too big. There are still 2 months before my big day. I know I am going to exchange the 12 for a 10, but now I am freaking out wondering if I should order an 8?!?! I will be more than upset if it is too tight around my hips (that's the largest area on me). I will fit the 10 perfectly today, but I will likely lose another 10 pounds before my wedding day. I am seriously worried, but I know they can alter the size 10. I know this seems trivial in light of the weight loss - I am so happy about it!! But, I want to look good on my wedding day. Not to mention I feel bad for the shop even though I told them when I started that I physically can't stop losing weight and I don't know what size I will be in 2 weeks much less 12 weeks. I must say, though, Davids Bridal has been really fantastic about this. They allow exchanges and I am really testing that policy right now. STRESS!!!!!
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for the past few months, I have been hovering around 200-205, I did get to see the scale go below 200 for one day, i am just alil sad right now, when the scale stops moving so does my motivation, i workout at curves 3x a week, i stay within my 1000-1200 calorie, what am i doing wrong, just need some advice
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Congrats on your journey! Store as much energy as possible for the first week after surgery. I just kept to my pre-op diet and just as yourself I was weak from the reduced calories. I did not exercise hard just walked to improve blood flow.
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I am 5 weeks post op and had my first fill yesterday. I was so nervous but it was nothing to be nervous about. I was weighed and had lost 18 pounds. I had a chat with the nurse, who was happy with my progress, and said as I've been doing well I don't have to have a fill but then we decided on 3cc's. I was asked to lay down, she found the port instantly and in a couple of seconds it was done, it was a few seconds longer this time as she had to check if there was already any fluid inside and there was...1 cc! So now I have 4cc's. I go back in 3 weeks, I'm excited to see what I can achieve till then. Now back to fluids for 2 days, sloppy 2 days and then back to normal food. Don't worry about the fills guys!!!
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Down 50 pounds since surgery! Incision question
creatingthenewme posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't believe that I'm down 50 pounds since surgery on 11/22/16. I'm down 62 since 8/3/16. Best decision ever! I feel so much better and I can't wait until I can see the difference in my body. However, my clothes do feel bigger and I can comfortably sleep on my stomach lol so wins there! I can't wait to continue this journey. Question: Does/has anyone experienced incision pain more than 3 months after surgery? Just curious as I joined a boot camp and things such as burpees cause pain in my incision site. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App -
My surgery date is the 2nd. I'm on day 2 of my liquid diet. I'm holding my own. Missing food pretty much. I'm realizing how often i want to reach for something to eat and have to jump back. Crazy habits. I keep reminding myself how fortunate i am to be able to have the surgery next week. Repeat after me....I am looking very forward to my broth this evening....
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Great pic- I love it! I think I'm pretty close to you in my band journey. I had my one year bandaversary on 12 May. I'm trying to work out really hard too, but I need to find a way to slim down my thighs/hips more! (Right now I'm mostly doing elliptical and treadmill about 5 days per week.) I guess I've always been bottom heavy though. Do you use a trainer? I started at size 24 (sometimes 26!), and I'm in 18 (almost 16 though!) now. . . I want to get to a 12/14 eventually. You look great- congrats! I know it's also hard work-- but hopefully you enjoy every minute of life now! I know I'm so much happier these days -
Hey guys just wondering who did the liquid diet before surgery, and for how long and why? My surgeon said I don't need to and it's not going to be any benefit to surgery but my dietitian said it's beneficial to do two weeks. I've had a migraine for 3 days and called my surgeons office and reception lady told me to eat if I want to as it doesn't matter either way? Thanks
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Well, my doctor was very sweet. Before he remember that I had no restriction for three months at first he was like "oh, did you have a little setback?" and then when I reminded him he was like "oh yeah, that's right, I'm sorry".. After I told him that he thought I did very well and was proud of me for not gaining hardly anything. He thinks I'm right on track and doing well. St. Louis - I actually have a fill center I go to that is separate from my doctor's office. He is the one who gave them the order to take half my fill out though. I actually do have great restriction now, but I've been building up to it for the last three months. I had been getting .4 put in every month. This last one put me at a good restriction. And I had lost weight. It just seems like I have my cycle right at every 3 weeks now and it's such a pain. Really its a two week ordeal if you think about it. lol. Such a pain.
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Hi! I am 17 days post op and doing well! I am still on liquids and protein shakes. I was allowed to have yogurt and creamed/strained soups this week. Anyway I had tomato soup today and it went down fine but a ton of gurgling!! I also have it on occasion w the yogurt? Is this normal? Like I can feel it go down and then it's feels like bubbles in my throat down to my stomach? Will it get better??
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OK, my in-laws live with us. Supposidly they started dieting with me the 1st of the year. In the last week they have come home with cinnamon hearts, makings for ice cream sundaes, cinnamon struesel bread (that they toasted), made homemade bread, made pancakes, among other items. They will be challenge. Mom does the grocery shopping and the cooking. Very difficult to be self-controlled with all this crap in the house. :thumbup:
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OK, my in-laws live with us. Supposidly they started dieting with me the 1st of the year. In the last week they have come home with cinnamon hearts, makings for ice cream sundaes, cinnamon struesel bread (that they toasted), made homemade bread, made pancakes, among other items. They will be challenge. Mom does the grocery shopping and the cooking. Very difficult to be self-controlled with all this crap in the house. :w00t:
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I was told 6 weeks...........I begged and they gave me my first fill at 5 weeks. I was only filled to 4cc, despite the fact that I had been over 7 before my TT. I have had 2 subsequent fills, and I am at 5.8. I am getting another fill on Monday. I have very little restriction, and it is very frustrating right now.
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Thanks y'all! I'm so sorry to hear about your Back issues...makes mine seem so insignificant! I'm just so frustrated that now that I'm able to run (except the back issues) I can't run! I'm sure you get it. I have an appt with the back surgeon in a couple of weeks. Prayers and happy thoughts appreciated!
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Lower left - pain
FatJuicyMouse replied to Jordien's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As all the other pains on the left subsided, I have one that increased and gives me problems when I exert myself or bend over too far. Sometimes i get a pang just sitting here. It hurt bad enough that I mentioned it at my two week appointment and they did a cbc and an x-ray in case there was an infection. They didn't find anything but said if it got worse to come back in. It hasn't gotten worse, but it just won't go away. Feels kinda like a stitch in my side like i used to get in PE class except it is on the left and not the right. If it weren't for that and one incision site that is taking forever to heal, I wouldn't even know i had surgery! -
One week after surgery same weight?disappointed
KimTriesRNY replied to Monali's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, don’t expect pounds to fly off the first week or two. Give your body the time it needs to heal from your surgery, then you will see some weight loss. The same thing happened to me. -
I go to the Vitamin Shoppe and get them. Also check out Syntrax Nectars. I like the Fuzzy Navel... It kind of taste like orange juice. Immediately after surgery the first week I had a tough time with the Protein shakes so the Fuzzy Navel was right on! With Syntrax Nectars they have a variety pack that has the various flavors in sample packs so you can try them. I also tried the Isotech Protein drinks and did not like them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Revision to Bypass due to complications--how are people doing?
nervousnellie posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had VSG in May of this year. I had a wonderful experience. I have lost 53 lbs and could not be happier with my sleeve. Due to my success, and seeming ease of recuperation (overall, that is), my husband decided to have the surgery in August. He has had nothing but problems. He has never been able to keep any food or Water down. He constantly throws up anything he takes in, including Vitamins and medications. It is not nausea--it is an inability to digest anything. He has had multiple IV's for dehydration, and would have been hospitalized multiple times if he did not work in the medical field (which allows him access to IV Fluid without being admitted to the hospital). He is now about 6 weeks post-op. His doctor finally did an EGD this week. They found a kink in the area where his small intestine connects to his stomach. Essentially, it causes the food to have to travel "uphill" (for lack of a better description) to exit his stomach. It's just not working. He has erosion in his esophagus and severe GERD b/c of the buildup of acid in his stomach. They dilated the spot that is kinked, but it didn't make a difference, which they didn't expect it would because it is not a stricture. Now his doctor wants to convert to gastric bypass. It is sooo disheartening. Neither of us would have considered having a bypass electively and he is terrified of the side effects of the bypass. We know that the side effects cant really be much worse than what he is going through now but it is still stressful. We have been unable to get a second opinion (my surgeon just retired and another is on vacation). My husbands surgeon (whohas been absolutely wonderful through this whole process) wants to do the bypass ASAP. I have read a few posts with similar circumstances, but can't find any recent updates. Does anyone have any information/thoughts/ideas/experience with this? If so we would love to hear! Thanks for letting me vent and for any suggestions or thoughts! Right now we are just trying to process this whole mess! -
Ideas what to eat on puree stage
Butterflyhigh replied to ssbills's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am week three post op and have been feeling very bored with my foods. Soups Cottage cheese Ricotta Cheese Cream of Wheat Yogurt I've tried pureed chicken & gravy, refried Beans, pureed meatball and sauce but those foods are too thick and I feel very uncomfortable trying to get those down. Today I ate an entire scrambled egg! It was so great to chew and swallow a bit of food and it did not get stuck or make me feel stuffed. It was one of the first times that I've felt totally satisfied without any discomfort after eating. I am super excited about this. -
i ended up in hospital the other day with a crazy high heart rate and dehydration one week into pre-op ... checking with your dr and adding the electrolytes is a good idea to see if that helps you
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Did good on my pre-op yesterday until last night when I was to have 3 cups popcorn. Popped 2 bags (1 for hubby, 1 for me) thinking a bag was 3 cups (NOT!!!) Ate the whole bag anyway. As I said, this is just a test drive, the real thing starts July 5. Loving the chicken broth with unflavored Unjury protein in it - I know I will get tired of all those sweet shakes. Also had a EAS AdvantEdge in chocolate, prefer the Muscle Milk. Bought skim milk today, so am going to try the Unjury flavored tomorrow. Found Better than Boullion at Walmart today too, so my next chicken broth will be with it - heard good reports on it here on the forum. I ordered a sample pak from BariatricEating.com; according to the tracking number, it should be here tomorrow - so I should have lots more goodies to sample. (At least I HOPE they're goodies!!)
