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I just found another similar thread. I suppose to be banded 12/19. I guess it because all the diets I failed in the past, I start to second guess myself with the Lapband. Especially after gaining 3 pounds. I know is not alot BUT this is far far the heaviest I have ever been!
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I didn't start protein shakes until 1 week out according to my program. Only clear liquids for the first week. Call your NUT as soon as you can. Look through your paperwork, maybe you have something in there that was overlooked. I know I had to continuously refer to my sheet to make sure I wasn't doing something wrong. Good Luck!!!
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11 days out and not happy with scale :0(
reverie replied to isabella2's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First 6 weeks are about healing. Stay off the scale; you're not going to drop lbs like that. You didn't get fat overnight, did you? The average loss with the band is 1-2lbs a week; you're ahead of the curve. -
Thanks! I might just be a bit paranoid. The last surgery I had (c-section) I developed a bad infection and ended up in the hospital for about 3 weeks. Every little bit of twitch I feel like I'm freaking out. Thanks!!
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What do you mean by "when it's OK?" Like how far out from surgery? And on your foot?! Ouch! I had 3 tats prior to VSG and got a 4th one in honor of my brother about 1 year postop. It's runs from just under my collar bone to up around my shoulder. He died 4 years ago but took me that long to come up with the perfect design.
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I tried laser hair removal on my "mustache." The doctor did 3 treatments, and it didn't work at all. I was very disappointed. I'm thinking of trying Vaniqa next.
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I went in for pain yesterday had test done doctor say your losing it to fast well I eat but not much at one time lol . I'm down 104 lbs in 3 1/5 months I lost 50 before my surgery called today and said got to take my gallbladder out tomorrow has any one else have this happen?
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My breath is offensive! I brush my teeth and "swish" with Listerine every day but I think my diet is contributing to my foul breath. My husband even said something this morning. Has anyone experienced this and what have you done....surely with Christmas next week and time with family, I don't want to knock anyone over with festering odor.
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So I've only been weighing myself at the doctor's office with his super cool scale. The last time I was weighed was at my 3 month check up (Oct 13ish). I'm going in today for a counseling session and a fitness session and I'm wondering if I should weigh myself since I'm there. I haven't been weighing myself because I put a ton of emphasis on the numbers on the scale, vs. how I feel/how clothes fit, etc. If I haven't lost weight, I will be pretty upset. I was planning on weighing myself on my 5 month check up in December, but I'm wondering if I should just do it now so I can update MFP and my 4 month post-op photos. What do you guys think?
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About six weeks out and I'm probably averaging 1/2 cup per meal. I've been having a lot of ground turkey with taco seasoning - for an idea of meal size, I take an iceberg lettuce leaf, spread about a tablespoon of sour cream across it, then put in the taco meat and some cheese. Wrap that up, eat it and I'm done.
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Smells Getting To Anyone?
sparkplug replied to audreycat123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The first few days were bad. My husband cooked for himself and made lots of toast which I love the smell of normally. But when I got home from surgery, I had to go outside every time he toasted something because I wanted to throw up and I was afraid of ruining the surgery I just had. It did pass by the 2nd or 3rd week and I am back to loving the smell of toast. Don't know why that is but it was not good! Hang in there it does get better. -
From the album: Head Shots
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Brand Newbie here - Getting banded 2/1!
NJDanielle27 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi LapBand community - I am brand new here. I am getting banded on 2/1. I was not given a restripcted pre-op diet although they did tell me to watch my fat consumption the week prior. I really enjoyed going through these forums and reading what everyone had to say. I am not really telling anyone besides my bf and my family so it is nice to feel like I have support here. I have also watched hours of videos on youtube and they have been very inspirational! Any words of wisdom or anything you'd like to say, I look forward to getting to know you guys!! Danielle NJ -
Arthritis pain, bad knees
quana711 replied to SuzieQMinnesota's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm currently 8 weeks post op and got my sleeve done because I need a hip replacement. I havent needed any ibuprofen since surgery. But today I wish I could take some, that cold air just did something to me. I beleieve we can take it again eventually. I am goin to call my doctor Monday to see whats best cuz like u said Tylenol doesn't help arthritis at all miss.carter -
How many calories do/did you eat at 3 months out?
SteveT74 replied to ms.sss's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am seven weeks out and I am eating between 1000 and 1200 calories a day. I also still feel hunger, so I do measure out my food and track everything I eat carefully. I don't really focus on the calories, but more on hitting my macros (which for me is very low carb, less than 20net carbs a day). I do exercise a LOT so that may also have something to do with my hunger and caloric intake. The weight is coming off--a little slower now--so, I am not going to overthink it. -
How many calories do/did you eat at 3 months out?
beingdina replied to ms.sss's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Today I just had my 4 month follow-up and asked about macros... basically she told me that at this stage, I don't need to worry about counting calories and carbs and fats. Just protein. She told me to aim high for protein (for me. 100+g) and unless my weight stalls for a month or I gain, we won't worry about that. She DID focus on the volume being no more than 4oz ever. So what fits in a 1/2c serving container. I've been about that, depending on if it's soft foods or something really chewy, etc. So I'm going to straighten up and focus on that. I have been eating about 1000 calories a day, with 50% of my macros as protein, 25% as fat, and 25% as carbs and have been losing about 15-20 pounds a month. So I'll button down and see how it goes. They want me to lose another 45 pounds by May 8. I'm going to work my butt off to hit that goal! -
22 months post op, still can't eat, doctor's are telling me to gain weight? HOW?
NewSetOfCurves replied to Kimberly Bouche-Perez's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm sorry your experiencing such difficulty, but not eating is obviously NOT good. You need to force yourself to eat, despite your lack of appetite. Eat small portions every 3 hours. Your body is healing right now and needs the energy to heal. Please don't make yourself sick by not eating. -
In ketosis, but not losing weight. Bad gallbladder a factor?
OutsideMatchInside replied to GSVguy's topic in Food and Nutrition
I'm not really sure that is a pretty unique situation and honestly most people here don't strive to maintain ketosis or even know what it means. You could ask some of the keto groups on Facebook or try /r/keto on reddit. Also I would try a 3 day fat fast, Google it. Or an egg fast and see if that jump starts things. -
High Blood Pressure
Jordien replied to Peffermintchili's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was monitored by my physician. Had an elevated bp at a yearly checkup, so she started seeing me every 3 months to take it, and after a while she said she thought it was time I went on a medication. we tried a few different things until we found one that worked. as far as the sleeve, my surgeon said keep taking it and most likely with weight loss I could come off it. I'll go back to monitoring with my fam. doctor every 3 months and let her handle it. Being on BP medicine was one of the biggest reasons I qualified with my insurance company for surgery. -
Friday was my 12 weeks post-op. Lost 50 pounds since day of surgery. Didn't have to do a pre-op diet. This is the smallest I've been in years. Please excuse the poor picture quality and lighting in the "after" picture. I don't normally look all red and glowing lol!
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Sleeved On Monday... Lurking For A Year
5McK replied to aztecmaverick's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on your new life!!! I'm only 6 weeks out myself, but hopefully I can help some! Spicy foods - my doctor said to wait until at least 3 months out. I took a bite of very spicy chili last week and my tummy burned all evening. Not fun!! Swallowing - the first week was horrible!!! My doctor said that everything was really swollen and I should expect this possibly for weeks. Luckily I just had it for that first one though. I sipped Gatorade and didn't stress about shakes or Protein during that time. I was focusing on staying hydrated and getting those electrolytes. Stretching - I really don't know the answer to this one, but I do know that after about a year out people talk about feeling like they can eat more. Might want to consult your doctor on this. Problem foods - I think this may be different for everyone. I'm having issues with some dairy right now. Not all, just some. sleeping - I found that if I tucked a pillow under my belly, I could pretty much sleep on my tummy just a few days out. Wounds - I washed my wounds daily and had very few problems. My stitches were itchy and it took nearly 6 weeks for the final one to fall off. (Yep, just happened this week). -
After my last NUT appointment was done, it took 2 weeks to get approved, and I was able to get a surgery date just 20 days after that.............My doctor's office said usually they book 4 weeks out....guess I caught a little break...good luck! Those 6 months will be up before you know it. Good luck!
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In my 11th week post op--Update
Annie B replied to GiGi3's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
That's great! I'm in my 7th week out and trying to do all the same things. I know it sounds shallow, but I'm so glad to hear your hair is still healthy. Some have started to lose hair at 6 weeks... makes me nervous - I just don't have enough hair to start with! People are beginning to notice with me as well and I don't like the attention either because I'm thinking it will be followed with "how are you doing it?" Your answer is truthful and appropriate. I'm not sure how I'll answer it - so far no one has asked, and only my boss knows that I had this surgery. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations on being a great role model! -
What to eat for energy?
LeticiaHuggins replied to MissNikki27's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My NUT told me not to heat up Protein shakes cause it reduces the protein. Unless its protein Soup cause its made for that. Shakes arent designed for heat. ~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**9 weeks post op. CW: 182.6 lbs. ---ONE-DERLAND --- -
12 days postop
Daizymoo replied to Trenya07@aol.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hear you. I was sleeved three weeks ago yesterday. I have really had to think about stuff my husband and I used to do and how much THAT used to revolve around food!! Scary! I think it is normal to reflect on the part food has played in our lives and how that is going to change.Sometimes it feels depriving but I believe being on a limited diet doesn't help. There is so little I can eat right now that I am pretty much confined to getting all my meals from my kitchen and the list my surgeon gave me is truly weird. I keep wondering if there is a method to his madness...........needless to say, I am sick of the food on it and am really eating purely for nourishment at this point....which is strange, never did that before!! I do believe that all changes when you are free to eat whatever you want and can exercise good sense. Then you will be able to go places and make healthy choices in smaller amounts. Hang in there!! Everyone says it gets better!!!
