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6 Month Motivated Attempt
mclorrie replied to Stephanie Salsera Perrott's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hear ya! At least you only have four more weeks! I have three more months! Praying it goes quick! Good luck!!- 1 reply
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P/O Diet More Than I Thought
Jenfs5 replied to lsmmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yeah mine is not too bad either. I get 2 lean cuisine meals, 2 Protein shakes and a small fruit and small vege. should total 800-100 calories and have I think like 60-80 grams of protein. Not too bad considering I was prepared for a 2 week liquid diet. I think I can handle 2 weeks of this instead, even though I am sick of lean cuisine meals..LOL Jen -
Heyy Heyy guys!! So it's my 8 week post op.. I'm down 51 pounds!! It feels amazing. I can honestly say this is the best decision I've EVER made in my life, besides marrying my best friend in da whole world who also is 5 weeks post op and has lost a total of 30 pounds. This is insane! Our skins are so dry, and my incisions still feel like their itchy, scaly and sometimes they leak a yellow fluid. Is dat normal?? Besides that were doing GGGGREAT ! How's everyone feeling??
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@@proudgrammy thank you .. 3 weeks and 4 days (not that I'm counting or anything lol Kate
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How Often Did You Call?
PATCHELTON replied to Tracyde730's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A word of caution. My approval took 4 weeks from submission of paperwork. Naturally I got antsy and called the insurance company (Carefirst Blue Choice-Maryland). Well the rep I got told me I would likely be denied because my psych evaluator and dietician were out of network. Now they accept diet documentation from Weight Watchers, why would the dietician I choose cause me to be denied? He couldn't answer that and kept repeating that I would likely be denied. I did everything through the bariatric team, even having their dietician monitor my required 6 month diet. But she and the psych evaluator I paid out of pocket, which is all out of network means. If you want to use an out of network provider, you must pay the bill. Needless to say I was having a complete meltdown while trying to call my surgeon's office. They were also trying to reach me, to tell me I had been APPROVED. So the info given by customer service was incorrect at best, and got me majorly upset to boot. Your surgeon's office has been dealing with insurance for a while I assume, so they would be the best ones to call, IMHO. -
That's great your home.The first week was hard for me i couldn't get more than a couple oz's an hour but it was all worth it. Just remember everyday dose get easier Sent from my DROID RAZR using RNYTalk
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A New Me - Did you figure out what was wrong? I don't have any problems eating and where once I said I wish I could eat more...I now can and wish I could eat just a bite. I guess it is time to start working out! I did not go to the bathroom for a few days, but everything is back on track now. Gotta drink that water! I know I am dehydrated because my urine is strong and dark. I try drinking, but if I drink I flush everything out of my tummy that I ate and then I get hungry. I actually gained a couple of pounds, but I am not going to read too much into it. I think I am going to take a couple of weeks off from looking at the scale. I am still only weighing myself once a week, but with the small gain I am thinking I need to maybe go back to just Protein. Let me know if you went to see the doctor.
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How Often Did You Call?
juliegeraci replied to Tracyde730's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think I waited a week or 2 to call. It was fairly quick. -
How Often Did You Call?
Shamrockgirl60 replied to Tracyde730's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been in this process for about 5 months. I am scheduled for surgery August 7th. I got my approval yesterday. I was told last week when I got my surgery date to call the hospital this week to see if I got the approval. They don't even contact the insurance agency till you are set for a surgery date. Which is interesting in itself. They send a letter from the surgeon to the insurance company. I have BCBS and from what I have heard they are pretty good here in MA for approval. Can't wait till August 7th. -
Getting my gallbladder out was super easy compared to this rny surgery. I got gallstone attacks every week for about 7 weeks when I was pregnant with my twins. Couldn't eat anything w/o triggering one. Lived on Slim Fast drinks only. Had to get twins heartbeats on monitors before they would give me the demerol/phenergan cocktail, then wait two hours to get another dose for the pain to stop. Every. Single. Time. I wanted to die. 7 days after emergency csection at 33 wks (severe preeclampsia) the duct got blocked. 3 days later my gallbladder came out. The next day all three of us went home. Gallstones suck!! Good riddance!
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Good luck faith! I had all three of my kid lets before so not much help there!
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Inexplicable rapid water retention - 7 months post-op
BKLYNgal87 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Okay... starting to get concerned. I am up nearly 5 lbs this week despite eating no more - and usually less - than 1100 cal a day. I suspect it's nearly all water weight because mathematically fat gain just doesn't make sense. My carb intake is minimal, but I do eat veggies and some fruit. Mostly still getting 80 grams of protein a day, if not more. I've really only been doing cardio at the gym recently, no hardcore muscle building. My period finished maybe a week and a half ago so it's not related to my cycle. I usually gain 1 lb a week before my period. My hunger perception is way up too. Back to feeling like I used to feel pre-op (low blood sugar feeling when hungry). In short, I'm in hell. And, naturally, my GP and surgeon's office were totally empty today so no one will see me until next week. I just keep ballooning and feeling more and more defeated. Anyone else experience this?? -
Pre-Op Diet - Guilty Heartburn?
SnohoGal98296 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I have been on the pre-op diet for 6 days and this morning I was 9 lbs down from Sunday when I started. Today was a tough day of temptation at work, it was June Birthdays day and they served some incredibly beautiful gourmet cupcakes - I was successful in staying with my protein shake! But today was also a celebration for half of my department who just finished a 6 month long training program. So everybody walked across the street to the local BBQ joint and the company was paying for beers and food. The table was loaded with pitchers of beer and bbq! Luckily one of the platters was smoked chicken breast, dry rubbed no sauce and the ribs were dry rubbed as well. So I had an ounce of chicken and 3 oz of pork. According to MyFitnessPal that fit in to my 350 meal for the day. I drank only water. When I got home I had veggies only and was within 100 calories of my target calories for the day. But now I have terrible heartburn! I have been chewing tums and drinking lots of water but oh man this burns! I am thinking that my very bland diet for the past 6 days is now paying me back by reacting to the first flavorful thing I have eaten all week. Or I am feeling guilty for enjoying that smoky protein and I am having sympathy pains! Acckkk - running for more tums! -
hello everyone, So Im starting my pre op diet very soon and I am a lil confused as to calorie and carb intake.... Is there a certain amount of calories and carbs we should be limiting ourselves to during the pre op diet?? I was told to do one week of : 3 Protein shakes A DAY ALL THE Water I CAN DRINK ALL THE YOGURT I CAN EAT ALL THE broth I CAN EAT ALL THE juice I CAN DRINK NO PULP AND I CAN HAVE sugar free Jello AS A TREAT. It sounds as if there is no limit to how much..... I purchased the Ensure clear and it has 180g cals and 35gcarbs, seems to be a lot....does this sound like something I should be drinking on a daily basis?? also the Ensure clear only has 9g protein which seems pretty low, is there a certain amount of protein I should be getting during the pre op?? Should I get the Ensure shakes they have 25g protein also should I be taking the little protein shots during the pre op?? Also what about the 3 day laxative I hear that people had to take should I do that even though I wasnt told to?? I see that each surgeon has different requirements but I just want to make sure I am taking the best route to lose as much as possible. Any ideas/adivce would be appreciated thanks so much 17 days to go yay!!
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4 Years post-op- and positive Home Pregnancy tests!
Lyndsay1031 posted a topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I feel like I am losing my mind!!! Doctors have always told me that it would be very difficult for me to conceive. I guess losing over 200 lbs. tends to kick the reproductive system in the ass? I have SO many questions! Does my actual weight loss surgeon need to be involved in my prenatal care? What about my diet should change and what should stay the same. I don't see how only eating a tiny bit of food can be good for a baby.....but I guess maybe it is OK? VSG'ers have been doing it forever, right? lol. I just started my new job about 6 weeks ago, and my insurance starts in one week. So I have to wait to see my gynecologist. I think I am going out of my mind with the waiting/worrying. I wonder if they will consider me a high risk pregnancy? With my acid reflux problems, I have to take Prilosec every day-- is it safe for the baby? I feel like Juno...... "That little pink plus sign is so unholy....." -
Well I have had a kidney infection since the surgery but my doctor and surgeon both told me that it probably has nothing to do with the surgery itself. Another member on this site told me it might have something to do with the amount of protein I consume but other than that I have been fine. I've lost 25 pounds in the last 3 weeks so I am excited about that. The biggest hurdle for me was not being allowed to drink liquids like I use to. I love to drink water at work but I cannot drink water like I use to. I am now reduced to sipping my water bottles rather than gulping and the line of work I do keeps me sweating constantly so it has been difficult staying hydrated but small steps to get to my goal is worth it.
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Is there anyone else here who leans toward natural medicine? Here's what I mean: After my mother almost died from stage IV cancer 2 years ago, then was cured using natural methods (because NOTHING could be done for her medically), the only doctor my family sees is a Naturopath. No more immunizations, no more antibiotics, no more x-rays... you get the point. But here I am, decidedly overweight, and scheduled to be banded in 2 weeks. The idea of swallowing Barium and having x-rays on a consistent basis is really bugging me. But I feel like I don't have any other choice. I need to be thin to be healthy, but I don't want to compromise my otherwise good health with all this crap. I'm hoping to hear from others who lean this way, but made the decision to be banded anyway. Thanks. Lizzie
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HELP!!!! Struggling like he## today on pre-op
clorox123 replied to JudiM's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
:p...."Obese woman with a deep tan and a sun burned nose causes major backup on Route 64. Video and interview with the tanned but not toned runner at 11...." :bounce::bounce: roflol!!!!! you are too funny!! I hate to say it, I can picture it cuz I feel the same. I feel like yelling and screaming and ranting. My foster son chose this weekend to come home from sleepaway camp They get one a summer out of the 8 weeks there. So i of course was busy making his favorites, for Breakfast lunch and supper.. and sitting around talking, w/ a lot more food around than I anticipated. And then my husband.. (super supportive ) wants to know if I can cook for my foster son why not for him... so .. But thank goodness the first week/ weekend is over. NOW, i get to look forward to a WHOLE week of :whoo:SHAKES!!! woo hoooo :clap2::clap2: rather boo hoo.. lol.. But good for you!! you made it through a vacation I'm impressed. -
I havent been on since posting "just wanna kick myself in the arse". I have done some serious self evaluation and feel on top of the world! I was discouraged due to low self esteem, no support system, couldn't get a fill, finding out I had 2- 1cm seromas (like what the hell is that? right! my thoughts exactly. lol) and poor communication between surgeon and true results. Now 45 days post op I wouldn't do it over again but it made me stronger. When I went to my first fill I found out I lost 8 lbs more than where they expected me to be. 281 before, 260 on the 6/27th and 257 today-(5inches and 2 sizes down). I was told to slow down because loosing it too fast will cause my skin to sag. I was going 5 days a week from 5/27-6/20 for about an hour. I drink 2-4 liters of water OR crystal light a day. I would be lying if I said I eat right every single day so I will not lie I will not say what I eat or ate unless asked for everyone is different but I will say I ONLY DRINK WATER OR CRYSTAL LIGHT NOTHING ELSE! I eat lots and lots of fish. I decreased my gym activity before I was told to because my work load increased so I am still active. Since being told to go 2-3 times a week it seems like my motivation is leaving but the weight is still falling off. The few things I try to do are park far from stores (regardless of the heat) and I take the steps (no mater how long it takes me). So I strongly suggest being more active. Get a pedometer and challenge yourself. I still have trouble with my diet but Im starting to think if I did everything by the book I probaly would have lost double the weight, Oh well! I'm not perfect but I'm striving just to be better. I forgot to mention I had 2.2cc already in my 10cc band and 2cc was added. I don't feel any difference but I will be pateint.
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Dec 30Th Sleeve! Mbindra first off............ Welcome, Welcome always room for another smiling face wow, you are ending and starting the new year with a bang!!!! its said on this board, "the one thing we have in common, is that we're all different " in other words, some people heal, recover very quickly - up and running (back to work) in a few days, a week others (you "maybe") might need a longer time to recover you need to have Protein shakes waiting for you at home, broth, popsicles most importantly.............. a faucet that works and will supply lots and lots of Water good luck next month speedy recovery kathy
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Hi everyone, I am so ready to start eating healthy for my day. Since I am still waiting for my appointment for the information session on 1/6.. I'm curious about when they count your first weigh-in. Is it in the very first information class before my 12 week course classes? Or is it that very appointment that I have on 1/6? I'm trying to maintain my weight because I barely hit the qualifying BMI. So I can't start yet or I won't qualify anymore, but I want to so badly. I'm so motivated and ready! Thank you so much in advance for the info. ♡♡♡
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Hi guys, I was sleeved on Dec 14. On puréed foods now which I've been tolerating. Started New whey about a week ago and 5 days in, started getting very sharp gas pains making it hard to move. Dr's office said to back off the New Whey, which I have, but now the other Protein drinks are giving me the same problem (and I've been tolerating them since day 2) So I'm not getting much protein in at all. Is this something that subsides? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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10 days post op, same weight...
dawn of dibley replied to pinknsassyemt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
the first few weeks are about healing. you may not get in enough calories and you may not lose anything at all. I actually gained about 5 pounds in the transition from liquids to mushies to solids. after about the 5th week, it started falling off. i didn't like that the scale was stuck there, but i knew to expect it, so even though it was frustrating as all get out, i just kept doing what i was supposed to do. those first few weeks i struggled to get enough calories too, but once my stomach had some time to heal and the swelling went down i was able to get more. i shoot for 1200, but i don't always hit it and that number is just a number that i myself decided to go for, so for you it may be different. after you hit solids, just start documenting what you eat and then see if the calories are enough to make the scale go in the right direction, but don't worry if it's not moving right now, it will eventually. -
10 days post op, same weight...
FriendOfAFriend replied to pinknsassyemt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 6/15. I went in for my post op check and my doctor said to expect to gain weight as I transition over to soft/regular food. She told me to not even look at the scale until 6 weeks after surgery. -
What has been your experience post op, with having increased energy?
LisaMergs replied to Suzannestylin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The energy??? Just AMAZING!!! You will be pleasantly surprised I'm sure. Took about all of two weeks for it to kick into full gear post op... And I haven't stopped since- now 6.75 months out (and down 125 lbs from HW) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
