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liquid diet pre-op and diarrhea?
goblue9280 replied to drmeow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I posted on this the other day. My surgeon has me on a 2-week all liquid diet. 3-5 Bariatric Advantage Protein shakes per day. First day I started it, terrible diarrhea in the evening and overnight... went off of the diet over the weekend and started back up this past Monday. Diarrhea again Monday night, but have not had any since then. So it may very well clear up for you as well. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351287-pre-op-liquid-diet-issues/ -
Hope All Is Having A Fantastic Day!
brokenwings replied to brokenwings's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Judy i think those will be my lifesaver as i was told i could have as many sugar free popsicles as i want. So everytime i get hungry or a craving one is going in my mouth... lol i may slosh by time i am done with the week but my liver will shrink. -
@@Mountaingal it really is the best news. Hopefully next week I'll be approved and have a date! ???? @@Dub lotto day will be when I have the actual surgery date in my hand! ???? @@Elode thanks! my day is coming I can feel it! No insurance company in their right mind would not approve me.
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You should ask your doctor to do the sleeve because my daughter friend had the band and she had so many infections she had it removed and had the sleeve and she doing fine it's been about three years and she keeping her weight down good she looks fantastic I will be praying for you God bless you hope you make the right decisions!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120AZ using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hi! I was banded last week and I am looking for a mentor or buddy. I'm a 34yr old female and married mother of 1. I have questions and looking for someone to kind of be a sounding board on this new journey. :w00t: Thanks! -
HA NJ I did that and the next doctor I called was $450 YIKES are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?! Well I went and put it ion a CC and at first she put in 1 1/2 CCs and ended up takin gsome out as the Water was like sittingin my throat! And so she took out .4 and now it feels like I am like I was when I first went in. Ugh I am not sure. I have a week to go and "tweek" it for free I will see how tonight goes. She si there on thursdays so if I feel that I don't have enought restriction I will go back and ask for maybe .2 put back in..I am at 8.5ccs in my 9cc band. My last sweet spot was 8.7ccs for 2 years so who knows! Thanks peeps for reading!
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Are All Proteins Created Equal
Getting There posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 3 weeks post- surgery and just started a 2-week pureed diet. The guidelines are pretty much baby food consistency. I tried some of the jarred baby food meats (turkey, chicken and beef) and there is simply NO WAY I can eat that - even with spices/seasoning added. Also tried pureeing tuna and chicken myself - just can't deal with the consistency. My question is - are all Proteins the same as far as your body is concerned? If I get the Protein recommended at this stage (60 grams minimum) does it matter if it's from dairy sources, Protein powder or Beans instead of pureed meat? Seems to me that it wouldn't matter, but I'd appreciate input from anyone who knows more about this than I do (and that's pretty much anyone -
What a liberating moment for me!
ireallywannabthin posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't know what forum to post this in, so I decided to post it here. As a pre-bandster, I am anxiously looking forward to starting my new life! I can NOT wait!! For years I've been up and down in weight, bought "skinny" clothes that some years I fit in to and others I did. I always kept them so when I did fit into them. Well, after years of hoarding these "skinny" wordrobes, today I decided to take the bull by horn. I decided that it was time to throw out the OLD "skinny" wordrobe- not because I am not going to fit into them, because I know I will, but because I don't want the go back to that kind of skinny... the skinny that stayed off only for a few weeks and then I went back up. I want to buy a brand new "skinny" wordrobe after I am banded... the lasting "skinny" wordrobe that will last me forever! I don't want to fit into my old "skinny" jeans.. I want my new skinny jeans... ya know the ones that I will always fit into! It felt so liberating to say "good bye" to my old wordrobe... 6 large garbage bags of clothes are now out of my closet. I have hangers galore that are anxiously waiting for my new wordrobe to arrive!! I had to share what a magical moment this was for me today! -
Approved.... A Shout And A Dance!
Giselle3264 replied to zanaiya's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@zanaiya, that is great news and definitely a praise! Prayer warriors, I need prayers from any and all available. My request should be going to the insurance company this week. My insurance has a great reputation for approving quickly and I'm in need of a June date for my surgery. If you would just lift up this request for approval and scheduling, I would be so grateful. I'll keep you all posted. Thank you! G. -
I am feeling so much more positive about myself now. I was worried that the weekends would make it difficult to stick to the healthy eating and exercise. In the past when I am home, I tended to fall off the wagon. I have been a good girl. I have exercised, ate properly and was generally more active around the house and with playing with the boys. I hopped on the scale this morning and have lost 3 pounds since last Wednesday (today is Sunday). Yeah for me! Food Journaling has been key for me... I either go under or over if I don't log everything. It is alot more convenient to do it online with Weight Watchers than it was when I was keeping track on paper. I think that I will stick with WW after my initial 3 months expires. So far, worth the $$. BTW.... clothes a tiny bit looser, I think I can switch to the higher level aerobics this week.
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Tomorris is the DAY for Lap Banding
2FIT2BFAT replied to 2FIT2BFAT's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jonna...I am alitte nervous about the next couple of weeks. Glad to know your feeling great and cant wait for someone to notice I dont have a double chin anymore. Including myself !! thank you for the kind words ... -
Hi! I've been reading your journal. It's very interesting. I haven't been though the exact same problems but I really feel for you. I have fought and fought with doctors the last 10 years and they have no respect. I'm tired of begin handed one medicine after another without any care for what is causing the symptons. I've dieted and dieted and all I get is blank stares from the doctor that I must not be doing them right because if I was they would work. I've pee'd in my pants for the last three years and they said "You're fine just try this medicine" I say "BUT WAIT -I'm young do I have to take it the rest of my life? What's the problem? They just don't know. My mom can't control her diabetes and they don't know why... they say just "Eat Better and try some more medicine" Needless to say I'm so flustrated. I have lost a few pounds since surgery so maybe I won't be a slow loser this time but I read your story and know in my heart how hard you must be struggling. I wish you the best of luck and that they find a solution to the cushing and take you seriously. That's the part I really understand is that feeling of them not taking me seriously. Sorry about the rambling above but after I read your most recent journal entry I was so overwhelmed with things I wanted to say and had a hard time forming a complete thought.
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So I called the surgeon's office on April 1st to find out what the hell was going on. It was then I was informed that I was basically denied, though no one was exactly sure why. I requested the bariatric coordinator connect me with the financial person involved with CMS (my insurance) to try to figure out why the hell I was denied. That was a Wednesday, and it was after 5pm before she got back to me to tell me the insurance people had already left for the day. Thursday, I contacted her again and she tried to contact the insurance company all day without any success. :smile2: Friday, April 3rd, I got a call around 11am. It was the bariatric coordinator. She literally said, "I have a question for you. Do you want to have your surgery Monday?" (April 6th). I was screaming yes, yes, yes! Then I remembered the cruise was scheduled for April 8th and I couldn't cancel that close to the date. So I had to decline the April 6th date. But I am approved! :thumbup: And my surgery date is June 15th. The coordinator told me she is going to try to get my surgeon to do some Tuesday surgeries, and that if she can she will be moving my surgery date up - or if there are any cancellations. But, cancellations and Tuesday surgeries aside, I have 61 days until my surgery. 61 days and an unknown amount of pounds to lose prior to surgery. I am just going to do what I was doing - going to the gym and trying to watch what I eat - and hope the pounds have come off. My mom's (and dad's) birthday is June 4th, and my godmother and best friend's birthdays are June 10th. So June is an active month for me. Not to mention the two kids I watch are out of school as of June 6th, so it will be their second full week without school when I have my surgery. Someone else will need to be watching those kids! And the unemployment rate in Florida is officially at 9.4%, according to Fox News. Just incase anyone wanted to know, haha! Okay, off to walk the dog then make my way to her house to take a brief siesta before waking up the kids and driving them to school. Ciao. :tongue2:
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I have been in a mega stall and just wanted to check with everyone what their daily carb intake is. I think mine might be too high thus the freaking mega stall. Thanks,
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Try sipping on peppermint tea it should help the nausea. How long have you been banded? If you are more than 6 weeks out one vomit session shouldn't hurt the band, but if you are still healing I would ask the surgeon, just in case.
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Tomorris is the DAY for Lap Banding
Jonna replied to 2FIT2BFAT's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We all went through the same emotions you are!! You will be just fine! I had a rough first couple of weeks, but feeling great now. It's really nice when people that haven't seen you in a while, say wow you look wonderful!! Best of LUCK!! -
My surgery was 8/22 and I've not worried too much about protein yet. Shakes didn't agree with me before and My sleeve is very picky. I'm worrying about healing it. BUT I am starving to death!!! Today was the first day It really truly bothered me to see my family have pizza while I had jello....... My dr has you do a CLEAR liquid diet for a week.... the full liquids for a week.... then pureed for a week.... then soft foods for two weeks.....then food!!!!!! that's a long time without real food....but it is a great chance to jump ahead with weight loss....
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I can't believe that a few years ago I couldn't see a future. I was very ill, hypertension,per-diabetic,bone issues and my back was hurting constantly. There was days when I couldn't get out of bed, my friends and family would visit me at my bedside. I would get pajamas for presents. I got fitted for orthopedic shoes and had braces on my legs and at one point I had to have cast on both legs. Things didn't look good cause after all this I was diagnosed with COPD, a chronic lung disease. I was in and out of hospitals on a monthly basis, then it happened, most of my illness was weight related at a weight of 283, I knew something had to happen. I got approved for WLS, the lap band,in Nov 2012, my life changed. I am 58 to 60 pounds down, I am exercising 4 to 5 times a week, I am 6 sizes down. I can walk, ride a bike, and play with my grandchild on the floor! I even do yoga! I am couple of years away for 50 and I feel great! I will be fabulous at fifty!!!!!! Attached are varies photos, 2009
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scars: when can i start treating them post op?
FrogStar24 replied to Babe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon told me I could start after my first fill - that was at 5/6 weeks. I don't think that getting a jumpstart on it quicker helps any. I've been treating mine for a month or so, and they're much softer anyway. I'm 3 months out. Definitely wait for them to heal, and ask your surgeon. -
Using marijuana before and after?
TheButterfly145 replied to 420gal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Some strains result in less 'munchie' problems than others. I would agree that you should go to your local dispensary and talk to them about it. Also ask them about some types that provide a good result with minimal munch. It's probably a good idea to lay off for the two weeks prior to surgery so your body is clean. You might want to be open with your surgeon as well so they can properly adjust prescription medication requirements and be prepared in the event of complications. An open-minded surgeon may decide to let you use that as an alternative to some of the other anti-nausea and pain meds. Good luck with your surgery! -
How long does it take after surgery to start eating normal food?
Carlotta1 replied to rodeomom969's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Took me from 6-8 weeks to slowly eat foods that I had not eaten for a while.- 1 reply
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officially a sleever
LindafromFlorida replied to freespirit63's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes, had the shoulder pain also, very weird. Pretty soon it will be gone. No more gas pains at all, after one week. Good luck! -
Okay so im just waiting to hear from my insurence and i have been talking to some people and i heard that (i know it varies depending on the doc) but i hear that you go on liquids for about 2 weeks b4 and 2 weeks after..does anyone have any suggestions on what i should eat? i know like jello but i need variety!! Any help would be really helpful!
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Oh boy, I feel your pain! I am also a week out and nothing to dull the hunger. I feel weak and light headed and also no very fond of sweets. I sneaked in some v8 spicy juice just to get a break from those protein drinks and it was a slice of heaven. I am buying a vitamix for the post surgery food so I can liquify and drink normal food only extremely pulverized.
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:thumbup: I am one week away from surgery and im on that awful liquid diet. I dont think im gonna make it, im hungry!! I need motivation!!
