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New to vertical sleeve talk
notime replied to Jennifer_blair's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome to the site. My nutritionist says there is no real hunger, that the hunger is in your head. In surgery, the part of the stomach that "gets hungry" is removed. I don't know what to say about the nausea. Are you eating very, very slowly, chewing your food very, very well, eating very, very small bites and eating only small amounts at any given time? Are you sure you still need to crush your meds? I only had to do so for about three weeks. If you need to, mix the crushed meds with applesauce or pudding, something with flavor. I took one pill that was very bitter when crushed. It was vile tasting no matter what I mixed it with. I just had to buck up and take it anyway. It is only for a short time. In fact, all of your difficulties are only for a short time. Hang in there and give us updates on your situation. -
With my new complication with the sleeve. And repeating several tests and having work done to fix the newest complications. I have become a topic of conversation in my area of the medical profession. I have been asked out of the blue by at least by 6 people who work at the hospitals and clinics how much weight I have lost...Stunned that that is the first question out of their mouths and instead of me keeping it close to my chest I tell them 200 lbs. It is only after that that they ask questions regarding the surgery. The next most asked question is would you recommend it? And then, would you do it again? Most that have found out how much I have lost, scream you must be proud. You should be on a poster in the hospital telling everyone there is hope. You must feel so good about yourself...I have thought about it a lot and I don't think proud is the word I feel...I feel a great sense of relief and a huge weight lifted off me literally. I feel that this is a life long journey for all of us and that pride has nothing to do with it. I did not win a contest or a marathon or the lottery or save millions of lives. I am working to save mine and it won't be done until I breath my last breath. A work in progress. Not to allow myself to get complacent over this new adventure and turn back to my old life... I am thrilled that I finally had the opportunity to get this gift of the sleeve. But there is no inner pride. There is satisfaction that I have gotten this far. But pride no. I still have so much work to do!!!
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What the heck? I am nearly three months out. I have struggled since surgery to eat. It's not painful, it's just unappealing. I have no hunger, I have no desire to eat and I am generally repulsed by food. Except during PMS, of course. That's the only time I want to eat, and the only time I ever feel anything resembling hunger. Lately, whenever I drink my chai latte Protein drink, or have anything else with dairy, I experience very uncomfortable and unpleasant side effects. It happens with milk, cottage cheese and even yogurt. Some things simply make me feel nauseated, but other things make me incredibly sick. I even tried mixing my Protein powder with Water to see if I could avoid the issues, but THAT makes me sick, too. I tried switching my milk to Lactaid, since I had to do that during my pregnancy, but even that makes me feel sick. Speaking of pregnancy, I'd almost believe I was pregnant by the way I feel nauseated all day if I eat dairy in the morning. But I'm not - I swear. I'm at a point where after eating one small meatball I'm done. I feel disgusted by food and it's incredibly difficult to eat enough calories. I really think that my frequent lapses into the under 500 calorie zone (and I'm often under 400) is partly why I'm such a slow loser. I can make it all the way to dinner time and never eat a single bite or drink a Protein Drink, and I only eat at that point because my sleeve is empty and the acid starts to bother me. I like string cheese and beef Jerky but I struggle to get a stick of cheese or a few pieces of jerky in, too. My big help was the protein drink, but now it seems that isn't an option. I'm also about to move to a country where string cheese and beef jerky are not going to be food options. I'm planning to order some cases online and ship them but there will be a period where I'll simply be without. I can hand carry some while we're traveling but I don't know that living on jerky is a great idea. What am I going to eat now? I really need ideas and advice. Everything makes me feel sick - either physically, or mentally. I'm never going to drop this weight or be healthy if I can't eat. If it helps, we avoid pork and shellfish completely, so those aren't possibilities. I'd appreciate any ideas. Maybe there's something I can take to make the milk not bother me as much? ~Cheri
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I am still a newbie---only a little a week out of surgery--BUT I can tell you that recovery has been quite easy for me. Following the diet is a challenge---but I just take it day by day, and I know that I MUST follow the diet or I could injure myself---liquids for two weeks prior to surgery, liquids for ten days after surgery, then ten days of pureed foods, then finally onto solid foods. So good luck in your decision! I don't regret it
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anyone else question having te band right after surgery?
Anwyn replied to skinnymom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Skinnymom, you couldn't be more normal! I remember a few people talking about how wonderful they felt 3 days after surgery, but I still wanted to curl up into a ball and nap every day when I was two weeks out. You'll feel a little better every day (and a LOT better when you can eat some mushies). Remember, you're going through major physical and emotional changes right now and it's going to take a while to adjust. Incidentally, I did gain about 5 lbs of my Water weight back as soon as I started eating solid foods. It came back off very quickly, so don't let it get you down if it happens to you. Try to focus on where you'll be in six months - that helped me get through. (((hugs))) -
Hi all, I am almost a year on from my Gastric Sleeve (April 22 2018). Surgery went perfectly and very few immediate symptoms. I had a lot of trouble getting food down at first with hot flushes and nausea if I ate too much or too quick. It took a while to start seeing any weight loss. But it's a lot easier now. I've lost 40kg (about 90 pounds I think). With another 20kg to go for my ideal weight. About 6 months ago I started getting REALLY bad indigestion. I had never had indigestion before the surgery so it took me a while to figure out what was going on. It would keep me awake and I couldn't sit still for hours. But it would pass. Then a few months ago it started getting so bad that I was throwing up and crying etc. Last night, for example, it started at 6:30 pm and didn't stop... I was pacing when I could move, and in the shower for hours (for some reason a warm shower seems to make the pain more bearable). I hadn't slept the night before because indigestion was bad then too, though not AS bad, so I was falling asleep while walking! Sometime around 4am I was so tired I fell asleep despite the pain still being very very bad. When I woke it had subsided, though I'm achy and stiff. I had to take the day off work today, which can't be maintained. It's not all the time... maybe once every few weeks... often a couple of times in one week then nothing for a few weeks. I have tried antacids and they did NOTHING. I then did some reading that suggested it could be LACK of acid instead of too much acid so I am now taking HCL (Hydrochloric Acid) with Pepsin 650mg every time I eat. This did seem to help for 8 weeks or so, but now its back as bad as ever. I don't know if I need MORE of the HCL or if I should avoid it, cos maybe too much was the problem... I just don't know. I have a doctors appointment booked, but I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar condition and gotten to the bottom of it. Were there particular foods that triggered it? Did you work out if it was too much acid or too little and what did you take, etc? I haven't worked out a particular pattern with food. Often seems to happen when I've had dairy or salt... but then other times that I have either of those, nothing... so I'm not sure. Thank you for any advice!!! My
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I told ya so!!! Warning... descriptive chunkiness.
TxArcher posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Well, I had my first PB today. I decided to get a salad today for lunch. I have been having GREAT luck with salads. I chose one that had plenty of Protein. Ham, turkey, boiled egg, and cheese. All was going great, just like always untill I decided to eat the egg. I had only eaten about 7 bites of my salad. (yes, I ate some protein first) The egg hit my gut like a TON of bricks. Mind you this is at lunch and today was only my 3rd day of work at my new job! I was sitting in my truck in the parking lot. I did not have a drink with me because We are not supposed to be drinking right?? I knew things were bad when I started sliming. I packed up my lunch and started heading back to the office. I had to walk by the pick nick table (with occupants) and started to heave just passed them. Thank goodness I was behind a bank of trees. Made it up the stairs and up to my office bathroom. I was sliming all the way. A mouth full of slime is no fun and makes things worse! I felt "the" feeling and stepped into a stall. One good heave and it was all over as quick as it began. I was worried about prolapse. (of coarse) I had some sunflower seeds and a cup of coffee to make sure I could get something down. I had no problem. I hope I never do that again! -
Pics and nutritional facts at: food still and we’re tired of throwing it out or giving it away. One of the ways to make this happen was to buy smaller cooking pots. I’ve been using the Fagor multi-pot for pressure and slow cooking but it’s 6 quarts so everything looks really small–until you dish it out and then you realize you’ve made enough for an army of marauding Huns. So last week I bought a 2-quart multi-pot and scaled down our recipes. Just think–a pound of meat now makes 2 dishes, and each dish feeds us for 2 meals. It’s really hard to wrap my head around it still. So this week’s pound of ground beef was transformed to two dishes. A low-carb vegetable-meat chili , and a low-carb shepherd’s pie. I cheated a bit on this chili. I don’t usually use spice mixes, but this is an easy supper that takes 15 minutes to assemble, and we all have days where we need something like that. I’m also using frozen vegetables because we’re still buying too many fresh vegetables and having to throw them out, so I’m trying to learn to love some frozen ones in our diet. Ingredients 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/8 c chopped onion 3 cloves of garlic 2 tsp coconut oil or ghee 1/2 packet ready made chili spice mix 1 c mixed frozen vegetables 8 oz can tomato sauce (not paste) 4 oz Water MethodUmm…put everything in your pressure cooker. Mix. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Enjoy. Seriously. That’s it. You could also cook it a crockpot for 8 hours on low. I’m sure browning would help tastes, but I don’t think it’s entirely necessary.
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Hey, Happy Birthday, Pam! However, I know you won't get your favorite gift for 3 - 4 weeks yet....a brand new grandson...Dylan! Hope you have a wonderful day. Behave and eat like a Bandster!
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How many grams of PROTEIN?
rubyspring replied to Sweet Pee's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My doctor says to try for 70 grams of protein and 30 grams of carbs but ismuch more concerned about just getting in at least 48 oz of fluids for the first few weeks. -
It was a food I had been eating for a week. Just seemed weird to me. Oh well I am going to try something different . Thank you!!!
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Painful Port Incision
krtork replied to underyellowmoon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think it is pretty common. It is where the band was passed through and they attach the port so it stays in place. That is where most of my pain has been coming from. I had a horrible day about one week post-op, had to take pain meds again just to relax. The rest of my incisions have not hurt at all. I can feel the port 'pulling' when I walk or do anything too strenuous - I am sure it will get less distracting as everything heals. -
I went for my first ride since being banded and did it feel great! :thumbup: Living in MI the riding season is short and it sure was hard to give up 3 weeks of riding.
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I'm new to this, haven't even had my first fill yet. But I do know everyones weight loss is different. And on average with the band you are to loose 1-2 pounds a week, so if you do the math 20 pounds is right there. I would suggest you discuss with your nutrionist what you are eating to make sure you are getting in the right amounts of protein, calories, etc. Good luck.
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Hello everyone! I came across this website last night after attending my information session on weight loss surgery. My mom had the bypass last year and after doing research and being a nurse, I thought the sleeve would be a better option for me. I just made my initial visit with the surgeon for next week and am feeling very nervous about it. I am 25 years old, and I am at my highest weight which is 275. Crazy to think that just 7 years ago when I graduated high school that I was 168. I have tried dieting and I exercise and am just having no luck. I have borderline high blood pressure and cholesterol and my mom (before her surgery) had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and was prediabetic. I want to get my weight under control now before I start having major problems, cause as a nurse, I have seen the horrible complications of diabetes. I guess I am just looking for people's input on after surgery side effects. I am worried about nausea, which my surgeon said is common with the sleeve. I guess I am more worried about the vomiting that comes after nausea the most. Has anyone experienced this? And, my mom lost alot of her hair after her bypass, so this is another worry of mine, especially being a 25 and single. LOL. I know they say that you don't have the Vitamin deficiency with the sleeve, but I was wondering if anyone has experienced this as well. Any comments/suggestions/personal stories would be much appreciated!!!! I am looking forward to a life change, but it is super scary!!!!
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Just got my approval!
AhnaLucille replied to Montreal H.'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on your approval! Wow, you could be sleeved in a couple weeks! How exciting! Update, when you get your date. -
I totally understand how you feel! I go in Thursday next week. I am so excited... but also so scared that I could puke My emotions are all over the place. I too am scared something will happen and I won't wake up. Or after the surgery I am scared of blood clots. I have a wonderful husband and 2 amazing kids and the thought of leaving them forever is just breaking my heart. I have to do this procedure though. I know there are risks but they are quite small. And this will improve the rest of my life! I need this for myself and my family. I don't think you will be hungry those first few weeks but you may be overwhelmed by trying to get everything in each day. At least that is what I was told in my nutrition class. Good luck to you! I am looking forward to being on this forum in a little over a week and seeing how you are doing!
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July Sleevers, August Sleevers, September Sleevers etc.
mentalistfan posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here's my story...I wanted lap-band in 2010 and didn't even see a surgeon or go to a seminar because I basically "chicken out". I started the sleeve journey in March, thinking I had a six month supervised diet, then found out my insurance didn't require it. So, I thought I would be having surgery in July, then I had a delay, then I thought it would be August because my surgeon is super busy. Then, I got approved and was for sure thinking I could get it in September. Finally, today I talked to the insurance coordinator/scheduler, she told me it would probably be October because the surgeon is so busy, I was soooo disappointed...then she asked me what my BMI is, I told her, she said that on Tuesdays the surgeon does fairly easy cases early in the morning, only one surgery a day on Tuesdays and she would let me know next week if I will be sleeved on August 5 or 12. I was sooo excited at that news. But I have cried three times after finding out! I know I won't "chicken out" this time but wow, reality sets in, someone cheer me up! I guess I'm back into the August Sleevers posts again! LOL- 1 reply
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Starving... After 2 Fills... Need Some Help...
petiteflower70 replied to petiteflower70's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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Thank you all for replying to my post and for welcoming me. I hope I have found a good place to be. I have sent my coordinatior an email and I'm hoping she gets back to me on Monday. I like the thought of keeping a journal and I am starting that today. I did that a while back when I was counting calories. I wrote everything down - not just what I ate, but what all was going on at the time and it was working great. I was losing weight actually 25 pounds and 44 inches in 7 weeks then my uncle and my father passed away and I could never get back on track. My mom and aunt have had gastric bypass. I never liked the thought of rerouting so it was never an option. I have been looking into lap band for a while and finally went to the seminar. I did find out that I have ironically seen my family dr on 11-19, 12-19, and 01-13 and that counts so I half way there as far as the weigh ins go. My surgeon only does lap bands once a week so I am looking at anywhere from mid May to first week of June for my surgery. At this point, I am only excited, not nervous at all. I'm sure I will have many questions along the way and any advice will be greatly appreciated. Becky
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Hello everyone, I have been reading posts and exploring this website for a couple months now. I had my consult with the physician, behavioral medicine, nutrition and physical therapy. I haven't joined the six week class that they require yet, but I'm on the waiting list. Despite all this, I am feeling a little discouraged, I was really hoping the surgery would come sooner than what it seems. I know it will all be worth it in the end, and that none of these changes will come easy, but is there any other way to feel a little more control over the whole process?!
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Any one banded on the week of March 24? How's it going for you?
luv2bme replied to Danmo's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was banded on 3/25 and doing well now. The first week was difficult due to the location of my incisions and infection, but overall my progress has been good. As far as diet, my nutritionist moved me to blended solids and my doc wants me eating solids prior to my next follow up appointment in a month. On my liquid diet, I was having major difficulty getting 800 calories a day but protien supplements worked well. I hit just below 200 2 days ago...woooohooooo!!! Total weight loss since surgery has been 16 pounds now. Seems slow, but difficult due to pre-op exercise routine so not much Fluid to lose after surgery. I can't wait to pick up on the exercise again. Feeling a bit lost with only walking. Keep in touch, I would love to hear how you both progress along your journey also. Happy Easter!!!! -
Hey all! So for the last 3 weeks I have been at the same weight! I only weigh once a week, I'm not a scale freak! But I've switched up my diet a little bit, more water , more protein, diff proteins, my sugars are barly any and my carbs are never higher than 10-20 and I never eat bad carbs , bread , white flour ! What's the problem Ahhh! I'm 12 weeks out!
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As of tomorrow 5/21 I will be 3 weeks post op Gastric Bypass. I am already down 25 lbs and doing good.
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All these emotions pre-op! OMG! Simmer down!
Creekimp13 replied to Happy Go Lucky's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I will not be that girl. For one, she's a religious loon and ya know i'm SO not. Bahahahahaha! For two...her little boy is adorable and I want to shake the crap out of her for minimizing the toll her choices are having on him. For three...her poor dopey husband is so kind, I just hate her for how she treats him. Then again...he's an enabler from another planet...so what can you do? It's like she had all the right answers....until after the surgery when she turned into a snarky twit. And her telling the EMTs she's lost three hundred pounds! What a freakin liar. She's nuthin' but a bad Penny. Adjust Your Crown? Please forgive us for our side rant. LOLOLOL. Your post was awesome:)
