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My doctor has stated several times that he considers 1 lb a week the optimim weight loss. In his opinion it is an easy target to reach and helps the skin slowly restrict so you dont' have to face a body lift once you've lost your weight. And of course regular exercise is very important whether or not you need to lose weight. His opinion is that without adding exercise the weight loss alone gives you very little health benefits.
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Hi I have been reading post last night and today and just now registered. I have not had any surgery yet I went in earlier this month to my Endocrine Doctor and a Gastrointeroligist and My Endocrine doctor said that Weight Loss Surgery might be the thing to help in dealing with my Diabetes. At first I was skeptical and afraid to do it. But reading on here and other websites and just learning what the whole process will be like. But I do still have questions like I love water can I still drink alot of it and how much can I drink of it I do know I can not drink anything while eating and thats okay but can I drink a sip If I need to get the food down. I also have all my teeth taken out and the dentures I have are not good at all and I do need new ones but I heard I have to really chew and chew foods when I get to the soft food stages and beyond. I also have diabetes like I said do others on the board that have diabetes shown any improvement. I am now on 2 types of insulin and take 4-5 shots of 100 units for Levimer and 30 units if Novilin R plus I am on meds of High Blood Pressure, Hypothyroidism and Diabetes Insipidus I also have Sleep Apenea and High Colestrial and yes I'm only 25 years old on April 1st Yay! I have times of uncontrollable craving and urges to eat and if I don't it makes me very mad and unhappy. And If I do eat I eat alot I go out of my way to get the food I want and I sneak foods that I know I should not have from other people. I am at my highest weight of 325 I have been up and down a bit in weight but usually it just goes up. I have been on a few diets but I can't seem to stick with them because of my cravings and I know I can improve with exercise I am very tired all the time and mostly stay on my computer all the time. I do have 2 dogs and I have resolved to walk them more and I found a nice water areboic class nearby that If I can convince my dad to buy a 3 or 6 month membership so he can us the weights at the gym I can do the Water Arebics and walk on their track and use the weight and cargo machines. I'm am on government assistance and I don't have a job right now so money is tight. I hope I can get Insurance to cover the surgery and If not I don't' know what to do If I don't get it. I hope with my weight record and medical records and that fact im so young and have all these medical problems that my insurance which is Access Plus PA Assistance will cover me. Any info and advice will be greatly appreciated. :-) I know this is a step in the right direction for me.
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Excess skin
capecoralgrandma replied to Brandi7011's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Brandi, The only thing I remember about tightening skin was from Weight Watchers that drinking skim milk would keep skin from getting flabby...hope that helps. Betty -
I was banded 10years ago and lost all my weight. Generally I found if I followed a healthy eating food plan, kept a food journal, exercised... I did well. I would “fall off the wagon” once in awhile... but then I’d get back on track. Any weight lost surgery is one of many tools we have to help us. They are not the total answer to weight loss. This is key and one reason I think some people fail to lose the weight they want to lose is they rely mainly on the surgery. There is a lot of maintenance with the lapband. Ie. Fills that work one time are too much/too little other times. Also sometimes exercise, flying and other random times the band would be affected. But I was Ok with it....until about 4 months ago. I had a really bad virus. It was the first time I️ threw up from illness in 10 years. All of a sudden I couldn’t sleep at night with a lot of reflux, I couldn’t eat many times, etc. I went 2 weeks ago and I have a serious slip. I’m getting the band out Friday. I can’t switch to another surgery until my body heals a bit. I was a big cheerleader for the lapband. And it really served me well. The one thing i really like about it, after it’s taken out it’s as if there wasn’t an operation because the body hasn’t been surgically changed But medical advances give us more choices nowadays. I am going to try to go without any replacement surgery doing everything I’ve done to lose the weight. If it doesn’t work, down the road I will do the sleeve. (Discussed with my doctor as my best option) Your doctor will recommend what’s best for you based on weight to lose, lifestyle etc. And you decide after your research what you think is best I wouldn’t recommend the lapband to my friends based on the other options.
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Emotional preparation pre-surgery
☠carolinagirl☠ replied to cat whisperer's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
the past is over....we cant go back and change it...instead embrace it.....use what you are/were to remind yourself of what you will be....i believe in want power.......i dont dig willpower as i can will myself into anything..but i wanted to lose weight bad enough that i made my mind up to do whatever i had to make it happen...all want power....i either do it or i dont......its up to me and it will be up to you also...hang in there...you took that first step, keep going. -
Banded a month ago in Mexico
FailureIsntAnOption replied to shayb's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello, I had my lap band surgery in Mexicali also. My surgeon was Alberto Aceves. The care in Mexicali also exceeded my expectations. I stopped loosing at about 2 weeks post op too. You will begin loosing again but it is not uncommon to stop loosing at this point. My surgery was 4/17/09 and I have lost 48 pounds. Make sure you are drinking enough Water and eating around 65 grams of Protein daily. I got my first fill at 6 weeks in Mexicali. After my fill I began loosing again. Be sure to exercise at least 30 minutes each day too. You may need to increase your calorie intake just a little. I began to loose once I increased to 1200 calories. Remember, the lap band is only a tool that will help you to eat less during dieting. It is not going to make you loose the weight. You will still have to eat less and move more to make the weight come off. Good luck to you. -
Bandster to be...About me..
Belle joufflue une posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I have been on this site for about a week. So, I am not new new, just new. Well I thought I would do an about me sort of thing-to introduce myself properly. Here goes. I am Joan. I live in a southern suburb of Chicago, Illinois. I am 32 years old, and I have three kids. I have a 1 year old baby girl, a 3 year old son, and a nine year old son. They are great, and I love being a mom to them. I am married to a neat guy, and have been for about 5 years. We have been friends since High School. I am a graduate student in Counseling, and am doing my internship now. About one year till I become a Therapist, treating individuals, couples, and families. Yea! I am getting my band on (hopefully) Thursday 2/10. The reason I am choosing this surgery is that like many of you...I have tried nearly everything else to no avail. I want to be able to live a more physically active life..and to be able to feel like I can go to the amusement park again and feel comfortable. My present weight is limiting my life, and I won't have that any more! So, that's me. Thanks, Joan -
I live in Port Saint Lucie Florida. My surgery is in Jupiter Florida. I am trying to figure out how to post pictures from my iphone. At my smallest I weighed 137 down from 244. After I started having trouble with the band they removed the saline and I gained most of my weight back.
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First month postop appointment
Christinamo7 replied to CelesteMarie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
you're doing great! my bariatric doctor has a very balanced approach too. how are you feeling with getting some weight off? -
Any Bi-polar (or Other Mental Illness) Lap Banders?
vlp1968 replied to tabithainbremerton's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was diagnosed with bipolar at the age of 26 or so. Have had 3 major manic episodes, 2 of which landed me in the hospital. Escaped the hospital by the skin of my teeth the third time. I've had my ups and downs since then. Been doing great for about 3 years now, stable on meds. I too had to meet with a psychiatrist before surgery and was completely honest. She talked a lot about addiction transfer (I have other addictions besides food). I was successful loosing all my excess weight in about 10 months. 30 pounds has crept back on. I plan to loose 20 of it, I got just a little to thin, or so people tell me. As long as I loose enough to get back into my jeans I'll be happy. -
While fruit is healthy, many (not all) plans don't allow it during the Weight Loss stage because of the high sugar/carb count. I dont have enough room for it! I am still at about a 2oz capacity, so I tend to go for the Protein.
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Hello! I would like to start this thread by assuring all readers that I love my band. I have been banded for 3 months now. Even if I never lost another pound, I understand things about food and eating that I never did before. For instance, what full feels like. Or, the joys of bringing home leftovers from a restaurant. Or, not feeling like I have to order the largest plate on the menu and eat multiple large helpings in order to feel satisfied. Actually, eating is now more enjoyable because I can savor it, rather than shovel it. With that being said, I have to admit that I'm quite an impatient person. I understand that I have an underlying desire for all things to happen immediately as I want them. In regards to the band, weight loss is feeling slow. So far, I've lost 25 pounds since day of surgery. I suppose in three months, I expected to be losing more. It would be my goal to lose 100 pounds by my first 'bandiversary'. Are there any veterans who can speak to what feels like a slow start? Do the first few months have a tendency to feel like a shit show? I know this sounds ridiculous, but how important is exercise in motivating results? I know people have lost plenty of weight without it, but is that really an effective approach? Can anyone speak to how they felt after their first 3 months or so. This is an interesting time in the life of a bander. It almost feels like being a toddler. I can say that my experience has been fantastic. Never have I experienced sickness, pain, or any other undesirable moments. I'm interested to know when veterans starting "seeing" results. And please, (kindly) feel free to tell me I'm being a little whiny, impatient banded toddler. It's confusing because who really knows what normal is? It is an entirely subjective situation. It's like going to the doctor and being asked if you have a "normal period." How the hell am I supposed to know if it's normal, I've had no other experience but my own! Thanks all!!!
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Hi! I just had my appt with my surgeon at B&WH this week! I have my appt for January! I hate to wait so long! I was originally going to do the lap band but have decided I am going to do the sleeve! Is everyone happy with the sleeve? HOw much weight have you lost?
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How much weight did you loose before your first fill?
tanderson replied to too much of me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're doing great...I GAINED 11 pounds the first week after surgery! Don't you know I was freaking!!!:omg::car: -
How much weight did you loose before your first fill?
Roc replied to too much of me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WOW! It seems everyone is losing rapid amounts of weight! I am only 8 days post-op and have lost maybe 5 lbs. Istill feel very bloated at times almost like I'm retaining water. It was clear liquids for about the 1st 5 days, now it's full liquids. I don't feel very hungry, so that is a good thing. I guess I AM SO ANXIOUS and want to start losing quicker...) Way to go everyone! -
This happens. You've lost a LOT of weight in just one week, so your body needs some time to adjust. Give it a few days, don't weigh and keep plugging along. If you continue with the eating plan and drinking lots of Water you're going to lose weight. I started my pre-surgery diet and lost 15 pounds in the first two weeks - wahoo! These last two weeks have been hell. Nothing lost, but I FEEL like I'm losing - my clothes fit better, so I know I just need to keep plugging along. I think our bodies need time to readjust. We're shocking them into submission! Keep the faith and hang in there!
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Hi Mark, How are you? We met at the Cranbourne meet up but didn't really get the chance to talk. Las Vegas must be a pretty out there kind of place. Did you do much gambling? I am doing pretty well with my weight loss and am getting very close to the 100 kg mark now. I am going to celebrate when I am under it too.:clap2: Good on ya. Susannah
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Hi Guy,s Just got back from nearly 3 weeks of holidays. Hawaii, Los Angeles and Vegas it was fantastic. I ate like a pig and stuffed in as much as i could. When at dinner with friend i quietly went to the restrooms half time and had a purge then went back to the table and continued. No one was the wiser. When we returned home. (So glad to be home.) TOTAL WIEGHT GAINED , No, No , -0.5 of a kilo I couldnt believe the scales. I lost 1/2 a KG . Normally a holiday would be a gain of 5 or 10 kg. I,m a happy old soul. Mark.
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How much weight did you loose before your first fill?
too much of me replied to too much of me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 6/25/07 weight was 230. I have lost 15lbs. I can tell that i am not as restricted as before. So yes I am worried that I will gain some weight back before my first fill. -
How much weight did you loose before your first fill?
areellady replied to too much of me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just know that exercise will be a word in your vocabulary from now on. Not a stroll around the block once every two weeks, but an everyday thing that you HAVE to do. I am not saying to do it before you are healed and ready, but that has been the reason behind my success. I will totally give it up to exercising. I started walking the halls a bit after surgery and haven't stopped exercising yet, three months later. This band is NOT going to make you have the lean muscle that you need to burn calories all day, it will help with your portions, but you need to burn fat and gain muscle!!! I hope that makes sense!! -
Do any ladies have PCOS & are losing weight just fine? Or do you have PCOS & the weight is coming off slowly? TIA
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Doctor vs. Nutritionist
OH Juli replied to jetsy62's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Follow your doctor's guidelines and only see the nutritionist if you have questions of stop losing weight as quickly as you and the doctor determine you need to lose. You are not required to see her to be successful. That's a guilt trip if you ask me. She's looking to make money from you. And if she insists ask her to put in writing her plans for you so you can share that with the doctor. Being conflicted is not a good thing.... -
Hi Hiya. Just wondering How rapid the weight loss was for you in the first cpl of weeks? I weighed myself on.Friday, 7 days post op and was thrilled with an 11lb loss, weighed myself again today , 11 days post op.. and I've lost Nothin since Friday. I'm a bit freaked out by that, was expecting a loss. I'm now thinking I'm gonna be one of those ppl who doesn't lose anything much after RNY. Feel like crying
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2 years post op... Need help/ideas losing more weight
Sassy72 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm 2 1/2 years post op and just hit 100 pounds of weight loss. It's been a long slow road but at least the scale has gone in the right direction. I still have 71 pounds to go. I'm wondering if anybody has some jumpstarting tips or even pearls of wisdom for me. I need to get some more of this weight off before I lose my mind. Thank you! -
14 day pre op liquid diet
MrsSmyth replied to Quenae757's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is probably a sign that you are keeping well hydrated and when your body is ready to let the 'water weight' go it will do so! Also, don't get too preoccupied with the scales...that can frustrate you and take the enrgey that you need to focus on pre-op!! Power on!!
