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Who has gone to Mexico alone…or would you?
Ah0505 replied to mlecompte's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I went alone, no problem. I did stay in the hospital for 3 nights though, didn't need to but I just found it easier. -
Meet with surgeon!
Briswife15 replied to shellyk018's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you take any meds bring a list of them. You may want to ask the surgeon how many surgeries s/he has performed, complication rates, and be prepared to discuss any comorbidities and GERD. Good luck! I met with my surgeon in May and was also so excited to get the process going. Next week is my final nutrition visit then they submit to insurance!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
It's a touchy subject, but I was wondering if anyone else has suffered from bloating and gas issues. I'm 11 months out from surgery (8/26/09) and for the past week or so no matter what i eat i seem to have nasty smelly gas and am very bloated. :thumbup: Any ideas of what I can do? It is rather embarassing having this problem. Seems to come on more at night. Help! :confused:
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I am getting pretty close to finding out my surgery date, I just finished my 6 month program on July 14th So hopefully in the next couple of weeks, I should have a surgery date!! My question for those of you that have been sleeved, is do any of you have a good toning work out you could give me? I'd like one that would target all of the muscle groups if possible! I'm really wanting to tone up to avoid any loose skin!!! Thanks for any tips!!!
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3/30/09 - I'm kicking some butt in the exercise dept.
tonya66 commented on tonya66's blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal
Thanks so much fitblab - I know, I've been reading up on this thing, and I know that building muscle is important and its leaner than fat. I know that I am losing fat, and gaining muscle. I just wish the scale would cooperate a little more. lol. I think I'm going to take my measurements tonight and compare them with where I was 6 weeks ago.....I think that will help me realize I am losing, and eventually the scale has to move, right? -
brickgirl - i understand what your saying...i had to have an unfil because i could no longer get enough calories in; specifically complex carbs to fuel myself for workouts. i just didn't sign up for this to drink my meals, nor eat them after they got cold - i also noticed, as did you...my scale did NOT move when i was barely getting in 1000 calories. literally 3 days after my first unfil (had 2 / and recently had a small increase) the scale became a friend again. i really believe one has to play around w/calories - fill qty, along with your activity. hope it all works out!!
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Don't worry, you'll be able to eat again! Those first 5 or 6 weeks out are really hard...both physically and emotionally. It will be OK. I'm over 4 months out, life is normal. I can eat almost anything, only just little bits. I have trouble with beef. Veggies from my garden go down just great. Asparagus, artichokes, beets, kale and turnips.
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Anxiety - Does it get better?
CoffeeGrinDR replied to lapnicky's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found I settled down around 3-4 weeks. I think the body is just in shock after such a major procedure. The emotional swings settled down after 3 weeks -- thank goodness. Support for mental health is always a good idea in my book. -
Sorry, to keep asking questions lol but what type of protein drink? You should start losing...my pre op was almost the same 2 shakes and a lean cuisine for dinner one week then one week 4 shakes a day only no meal ... How many days have you done your pre op so far?
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It was hard and I mean hard for me to do it for two weeks. I can't imagine 6 months. It is worth it! Once you get surgery it will be easy to eat the right amounts and not feel hungry. It's an amazing tool. You should maybe give yourself a mix up for about a week. Maybe healthy eatting for 7 days then back to shakes and salads. Maybe do this every other week?
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You are right on target. I stalled at exactly 2 weeks, I stayed off of the scale for 5 days and lost another 5 lbs.
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Confused by what my stomach is telling me
TXJess replied to krystalrose219's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told to only eat 1 ounce for my meals for the first two weeks. Now I can move up to 2-4 ounces. A few times I felt full like before. I can't go by being satisfied since I'm really not hunger to start with. Sent from my KFTBWI using the BariatricPal App -
Is My Weight Loss Too Slow?
thinoneday replied to LeeLeeLosing's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We all are different, so we all will lose at different speeds. The slow way, I feel, is the best way cause your skin has time to catch up with your loss. . . are you exercising? Drinking all your water? Limiting fruit juices, sodas, carbs, etc. . . are you obessing over the scale? that will usually kill you right there. . . get rid of the scale and only weigh about once a week if that. . . good luck your doing great. Also, before surgery could you have lost 41lbs in 3 months by yourself? So you see, your doing great! -
Since I can't send a Christmas card to EVERYONE....
oceancity4me replied to jessicakolman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Happy Holidays to you as well. You are doing great! How was your first fill? I have 3 weeks until I get my first fill. -
Visited the surgeon today!
laurileet replied to RoseQuartz56's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on your the visit with your surgeon. I have mine next month and I cant wait! Just like you I got so elated when I got the date for that meeting, and I finally allowed myself to think forward to the AFTER surgery part of my life. mine has been a 2 year journey to get to this point, and I just couldn't allow myself to get pumped until now. feels so great! I've told my employer that what I 'expect' is - i'm down for the 1st week. MAYBE work part time the 2nd week. and likely return full time by the 3rd week ( I have a desk job). -
POST OP DAY 5 Well a couple of things that I have noticed thus far I’m able to tolerate the liquids just fine but I’m not drinking much protein, it feels me up and makes my mouth super dry,and then I cramp even worse. I have been doing 2 much I live upstairs on the second floor and have to walk up and down to get to my car . I have had a few sleepless nights where I only napped for about 30 mins to an hour, so I have started taking the max dosage of pain meds allowed by the doctor. Somehow I even brought home a superficial blood clot in my right arm. It’s not a DVT so it should go away on its own in a couple of weeks. My mood has been pretty bad at times because I’m still in a lot of pain and I’m one of those people that just has to be doing something or I get to anxious, and my anxiety kicks in. I do not have any hunger pains the gas pain is starting to decrease now but it’s still there. Overall I’m starting to feel better and hopefully soon I will be able to get back on track with what the dietician and the doctor want but until then I’m taking it easy and doing less at this point is more comfortable for me, then straining and stressing myself over everything else. This has not been an easy journey for me or my wife she is 30 days post op and I know my last week at home has made her see me in a new light, and I hope she will just look over my bad habits, and love me regardless.
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Advice Needed On Moving Past 6 Month Stall
Was a humpty dumpty replied to ava2011's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am starting my 6th month and have 30-40 more to go, I too have stalled since New Years. Don't give up! Have you tried myfittnesspal.com? It does help keep track of everything you eat. -
Advice Needed On Moving Past 6 Month Stall
coops replied to ava2011's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ava2011, frustration is the worst part of this! and 4 weeks with no movement is certainly frustrating. However, Lissa makes some great points...are you getting smaller? Take measurements as they can show a more accurate figure than the scales. When I stall, which I do frequently I tend to lose inches. I haven't lost a lb since the end of Oct but I've lost nearly 2 inches? - I am 19mths out now BTW! In the early days, and around the 6mths marker, my weight loss froze too...but I got smaller and dropped clothes size. This might just be a time for your body to readjust again...try not to get too stressed over it because I can tell you, from my experience, is that you will lose more. Have a look at Diva's bootcamp... that might help you kick start the weight loss again. Good luck and let us know how you get on =] -
In record time. Request went to Cigna on Friday, Got word today that I was approved. My surgery date is 1/13. Finally, after 3 years and 2 denials. I am on the road.
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Ok i was banded on jan 18th im doing pretty good im down about 40 pounds i got my second fill a week and a half ago and i think its a good one i get full very quick and feel satisfied my question is How small of a bite should we be taking ??? small like you would give a baby ? i have been using a small shrimp fork but every time i take a bite i get this heavy chest feeling stuck but not really.... i have never pb'd or slimed or thrown up but that chest thing hurts for about 3 or 4 seconds i have slowed down inbetween bites but maybe not enough ?????? any suggestions would be awsome! i was thinking maybe i needed an unfill im at 1cc in the smaller size band. i would :eek:hate to do that seeing that i finally do not feel hungry all the time and i have to remind my self to eat!
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PPI's, ulcers and old stomach questions
green*eyed*girl replied to itsmekarenlee's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Yes, I can see that coming. I will see my GP in a week or two and I will ask him, but honestly I do not think he will have an answer as he is not a bariatric surgeon or an expert on this field. The next time I will see my surgeon is going to be in October, hopefully he will have some answers... When are you going to talk to your surgeon? -
PPI's, ulcers and old stomach questions
green*eyed*girl replied to itsmekarenlee's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Well, I am not a vet but this is an excellent question, I am only 3 months out but this is a big question in my head too. Like I understand the importance of my PPI when it comes to my "new" stomach, but what happens to the bypassed tummy??? Because it is just sits there and produces acid and it's not like my PPI will ever get to it to to turn off the pumps that are producing the acid? I am not sure the PPI goes systematic, I have researched it on the internet but didn't find much about the bypassed stomach. I will sure to ask my doctor the next time I see him... -
@@mjmboston its day 3 I get to go home today. When I came to my back was killing me but pain meds took care of that but let me tell you the gas pains are a doozy. I didn't think it would hurt as much as it did. It's much better today, walking does help and they did give me protonix. Still waiting to pass the elusive gas everyone speaks of that I know will make me feel wonderful. They are right. Sipping the little ounces of water is hard, but until I can do 3 in an hr they will not send me home because they do not want me to dehydrate. Don't rush them though because you can get nauseous. Feeling much better today and am excited for the rest of my recovery
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I add fruit to my protein shake every morning that I make one with my unflavored protein powder. I add 1/2 a small banana and 2 -3 frozen strawberries or mixed berries to 4 oz of silk and 1 scoop powder. I eat that every day I go to work, it is my breakfast and works as a meal. I tried it with flavored protein and did not like it.
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I agree, there are a lot of success stories on these forums. Just look around at the different posts. In the 2 weeks that I have been sleeved, I have lost 16 pounds. I'm thrilled with my progress so far.
