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I was sleeved on July 31st. I'm down 25 pounds, but the scale has not moved in almost two weeks. I'm so frustrated because I know I'm not overeating by any means. If anything I might not be eating enough. I'm drinking a 20 oz bottle of Isopure with 40 grams of protein everyday. I'm not drinking enough water and wondering if this could be the cause. Has anyone else had this long of a stall this early on?
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When my stomach doesn't like something, it feels like it is coming up my throat. I feel a little hot, my heart beats faster, and my chest gets red when I eat sugar, however when I eat oils, fats, cheeses, or anything else remotely unhealthy I just feel like the food is sitting right in the middle of my throat and slowly working its way back out my mouth. Then I puke and feel better. Also,sometimes with dense Protein my throat starts to slime...thick, gooey, clear slime that coats the food and makes you barf. At 5 weeks out you're close to being healed, so soon you will be able to have a better idea of what works for you and what doesn't.
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What is the recovery time?
hajoura-sweet replied to Nanaoffour's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was back at work after 2 weeks and i did ok Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app -
Who Else Is Not Losing?
FieryRed replied to luvzpitbullz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Was sleeve 10/16 and think I'm coming out of my SECOND stall already. Was stuck at 217 for almost two weeks about 5 weeks post op...got down to 210 and have hung around that for a week and am now finally dropped down to 209. From what I've read, when your body hits 10-15% losses, it plateaus...trying to hang onto your weight....because it thinks you're going to starve. It's frustrating but completely normal. As Laura said, keep an eye on your Water intake, change up your exercise and even change up your food. For me, it's hard to have a regular BM without a laxative still...and I ONLY weigh myself after a BM now. Sometimes it's 2-3 days. But something else I've tried is to get my Protein in EARLY in the day and then focus of veggies (aka fiber!) for my final meal or snack of the day. That seems to help my body get out of the plateau too. -
FRUSTRATED Grocery shopper..
xmarycontraryx replied to Lifechange>40's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found Amazon to be very helpful when searching for protein shakes and vitamins. I love bariatric advantage. It's a little pricey but really tasty and formulated specifically for bariatric patients. Bariatric Advantage also carries calcium chews in a variety of flavors (lemon is best!) and vitamins. Their ultra vitamin has everything we need in three pills per day! -
Akward chest pain
LifetimeLoser replied to KayCTheNewMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Did thou ever find out what happened? Or did it get better? I've been feeling this way for about a week now. -
Call you doctors office in the morning and tell them you are having a problem getting this refilled--and that without your med you are crashing badly. Don't just rely on the pharmacy--be proactive and help them help you. More than support, you need to get your meds. You can't go cold turkey on this stuff without crashing hard. It's crucial to plan ahead better in the future so you don't run out again. Normally you can pick up a refill about a week before you're out of meds. Check with the pharmacy and plan to pick them up at least several days before you're out. Take good care of yourself!
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Thanks Randy! It does make sense. Angie O thanks for note. I wasn't sure if that's how people got to the 2 or 3's. I was sort of disappointed that I only got 1cc. But now I know it takes a couple more. I'm on liquids I guess. I ate normal the first 3 days and was pb'ing alot so now I decided to follow my doctor's orders :guess hehehe and actually do the liquid diet for a week. But I'm just sooooo hungry!:hungry: Lots of Luv- Alice Banded 12/20/06 Fill 02/03/07-1cc Dr. Huacuz- Tijuana, Mexico
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My surgeons office is still waiting on weight history from another doctor's office that is so unorganized. So I requested my records from my obgyn office yesterday. Aetna said everything else is fine, they just need to sew that I have been over weight for the past 2 yrs. They have asked for this almost a week ago and Im trying to be patient. My surgery is scheduled for the 16th of this month. I am praying that everything will work out in my favor. I feel that being the fact there just asking for weight history and that's it, I think I will be fine.
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hey there My doctor said to give it a little more time,, he prescribed to me phentermine to help with the craving to eat to much food while trying to keep to liquids,, I am supposedto go back next week to check in,, I am sorry you havent had much help I didnt either and most people that I have asked on here did not give me any slack and made me feel worthless,, not all the people! but my doctor does not seemed to worried about it he said we will try liquids first then if didnt work then we would let my pouch relax for awhile and start the process over again , I will just have to make sure I keep to my eating habits. I will update you to see how it goes.
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Hi Tanya, I just wanted to let you know that I have United Healthcare PPO, and they approved my surgery. (An aside: My doctor was out of network, but they paid well. I didn't owe him too much money afterwards. I did ask him, before surgery, how much money he needed to receive totally from the ins. co. and me combined. I'm glad I did that because, after the surgery, his office billed me for more that he had told me, and I questioned the amount based on what I had been told prior to the surgery. After letters back and forth, he decided to accept the original figure - whew!) Back to your question. My insurance approval was not without a specific glitch, however. But the glitch (and hence postponement of surgery) was for two reasons: 1.The surgeon's office was supposed to contact UHC one month in advance of the surgery date for approval. They only contacted them two weeks in advance, and when there was a question of eligibility by the ins. co., the answer couldn't be sorted out in such a short time. 2. The employer through which I have my medical insurance goofed on their end as far as their coverage of weight loss surgery. They told me that they covered it, but the ins, co. did not have it on their approved list of procedures. I had to get the patient advocate at work involved to straighten it out. Eventually, it was all OK'd, and everything was fine. So, be aware that it is not always the insurance company trying to be difficult. In my case the surgeon's office dropped the ball in their timing (They knew better, and yet they tried to blame the ins. co.) And the employer had dropped the ball, too. They had not given an accurate listing of approved procedures to the ins. co. Also, be aware that each employer has many options in the plan they purchase from UHC or any other health care provider. So your UHC and my UHC may not provide the same coverage at all. I hope this information was helpful to you. You should call UHC to find out if there is a problem in approving your surgery. Don't wait for them. You won't feel as frustrated if you are actively involved in the process. Best of luck, CandyB.
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Being a supportive spouse - tips?
sallysupportive posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone, I have never joined a forum before but am interested in getting some feedback to my questions. My partner is due to have the roux-en-y surgery in about 8 weeks time. I have been struggling to find much information for spouses, or others experiences in supporting their spouses. I am really supportive of his decision but feel like it's a bit of a roller coaster at the moment. In the past we have dieted together (I am also obesely overweight) and have had some success, however in the last 12 months it has been a real struggle and we have both put the weight back on. He has gotten part of his super released to pay for the surgery as well as private health insurance. Since getting the money released though I feel like he is needing to consume more food - almost like a panic reaction. Is this normal? It really worries me because he is putting on extra weight. I know that in a couple of months time that won't really matter but it concerns me now. Should I just let it go and try and understand what he must be going through? We have talked about it occasionally, and he said that he is scared he won't be able to eat the things he loves ever again. He has other health issues as well, such as a bad back and knee problems, (of course the weight is only making them worse), and I am also concerned that he will do more damage. Would love to hear people's advice or what other weight loss surgery patients have experienced emotionally. I really appreciate it. Cheers, sallysupportive. -
Congratulations! I know how excited you are and you will be so surprised how fast the time flies. I was banded two weeks ago today and it seems like only yesterday I went to my first seminar. Good luck!
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I AM SLEEVED!! So I was here at 6:00 am this morning. Went in for surgery at 7:30 and woke up SLEEVED about 10:30. My surgeon came in just a bit ago and said my stomach wall wasn't too thick from the band. He also said I will be on Clear liquids about 2 weeks and not to push it because the area of the stomach at the top where the band was will end a little more time. I'm not In too much pain, no nausea. I guess that $130 pill worked. And I AM SLEEVED! Sent from my SM-T537V using the BariatricPal App
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Sw 252 cw 177 and I feel like a new person I am off all my meds it was the best thing I did for myself
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How fast is too fast for weight loss?
spoiltmom posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm trying to lose at a slow and steady pace. I worry about having a lot of sagging skin. Since my fill last Tuesday I've lost like 5 pounds this week. I think my weight loss will continue like that for a while b/c I'm just not hungry. I eat 3 meals a day but they are very small meals and I'm done. Is that okay or should I eat more high calorie foods so I lose slower? Also right now I'm not even exercising. I had a hysterectomy almost 4 weeks ago so it will be 2 1/2 more weeks before I'm cleared for exercise again. -
Roller coasters?
oilfieldwife replied to allforkarya's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor told me at my 1 week appointment that I was fine to do activities as I felt comfortable. She specifically mentioned roller coasters. She did say no swimming though due to infection risk. I say DO IT and enjoy yourself!!! -
My lap band surgery has been postponed and I am quite disappointed. My appendix ruptured last week so the delay was unavoidable. When I called to reschedule my band surgery, I was told that I first needed to be released by the surgeon who performed my appendectomy. If I understand correctly, that will likely happen 4-6 weeks from now if all goes well. Then I will have to wait another 6-8 weeks for my surgery appointment. I had hoped to reschedule the surgery appointment last week to avoid the wait after I am medically cleared, by unfortunately, that isn't the way it works. It is very unlikely that I will truly be a Springer, but if it's okay with you, I'd like to remain a part of this wonderful group. Though I have only been away for a relatively short time period, I have missed your posts and updates tremendously and look forward to reading and catching up.
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Pre-Op Diet Day One
aferreira14 replied to lv2nurse's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start my 2 week diet Sunday. Hope it goes better then what I'm anticipating. Or I have u guys will power. Oh I want this bad enough o will push through. -
I just got off the phone with my surgeon for my pre-op appointment and he's set my pre-op diet for 1 week before surgery (nothing but protein shakes). When I had my lap band surgery 9 years ago, the pre-op diet started 2 weeks out and most of the info out there also talks about pre-op diet starting 2 weeks out (which was liquid and veggies). Has anyone else done just the 1 week pre-op diet? Is this something more common now?
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Congrats on your surgery! For some of us, it takes ages to get our energy levels up again while others seemingly are bouncing about after a week. I took things slowly, paced myself through each stage of being more active & kept hydralite on hand for sudden energy drops. Most importantly, if my body said enough I stopped. It will get better.
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So this Thursday is my surgery day. I had only told my husband and my parents up until now. I had my band removed 8 weeks ago, and was ashamed to tell his family, I couldn't handle them judging me. So today I wrote out what seemed like and easy text message, but wasn't... It took all my will to say that I am embarrassed of my weight and my failure with band. I'm ashamed I can't do this on my own. I want to be healthy and here for my children. Talk about a moment of reflection, I prey that I don't fail at this one. CW 264
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I have a fill of 2.3 right now, but they only added .2 this last time. I'm making myself stay away from mushies and now I can really tell that I'm tighter. I was concerned because I expected to feel tighter with the softer food, too. From your note, it appears that this might be your first fill. If so, it takes most people 2 or 3 fills to feel tight enough. I'd go ahead and schedule another fill and then cancel it if you don't need it. I find that if I wait to schedule a fill, it takes a couple of weeks to get in.
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I did not experience the gas but i did and still do with the reflix...Horrible! The gas will need to dissapate and i dont think there is much you can do at first. The acid is something i hate so i have to take DAILY prevacid or a pill like that for at least 4 to 5 months. Another thing with acid is it can fool you into feeling hungry even though you may not be. Im at week 8 and its got better as the weeks progress. Good Luck
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Sipping one or two ounces every 15 minutes!!
focusonthefuture replied to gomezk2's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dietician said cup in an hour, no speed recommendation other than start off slowly. I can do about three ounces at a time (but I know when I get to soft/regular food, that volume will be impossible). Post op 7/25
