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I was told that it is grease in your tummy that seaps out. Mine stopped after about 1 week and it would start up mostly after taking a shower. You are fine, don't worry its all part of the process.
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4 Mths. post op.... How much can you eat?
johnlatte replied to Sleever01's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My nutritionist wants me eating 1/3 of a cup per meal. 5-6 meals a day, 1100 kcals, 40 grams carbs 80+gms of protein (basically a 2 to 1 ratio). Depending on the density of the food, I can eat more than a 1/3 of a cup, but try to stay in that range. I too don't really have an appetite and am getting slammed by my nutritionist and my Dr for it. So now I have alarms on my phone reminding when it is time to eat. Actually it has helped some, I probably am getting about 200 more kcals a day in because of it. I was averaging about 700 kcal and have gotten it to around 900. Hope that helps (sleeved 11/20/12) -
9 pounds away from onederland.
ChavaBling replied to gruiz27's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Gurrrl, you are on track and you look amazing! I can 100% feel your excitement. I am 208.8 today and inching towards onederland...cannot wait to get there!! Only a couple of weeks more! -
Feeling worn down. Is this typical?
redfire_angel75 replied to ryan_86's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm not a nurse (an M.A) and our office has seen probably more patients with this upper respiratory virus and G.I. issues than chronic illnesses this year. My guess is only being 6 months post-op, on top of being sick those 2 months and doing 6 days a week at the gym might be doing too much. I would definitely follow up with your primary care physician and find out what's going on. Best of luck! -
Way to go!!! I'm almost a week out! Your photos are so motivating
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I've been feeling run down for a month. I'm down 125 pounds from when this all began and 6 months post-op. I go to the gym 4 times a week, starting a month ago. My workouts are tough but not strenuous. I'm tired all the time, have very little energy, a nearly constant head and neck ache, and mentally a little foggy. I kept having night sweats a couple times a week until recently and haven't been sleeping well for a while, falling asleep but not staying asleep. Vitamin levels are fine as of two weeks ago; D could be better but I'm taking several supplements for it. Had some viruses in January (respiratory) and February (rotavirus) but nothing since. The occasional dizziness or nausea. Getting in 100-120g Protein every day and 1100-1300 calories. Anyone else go through something like this at this point in your journey? I have an annual physical next month. Seeing my nutritionist next week. I'm hoping this is just a phase.
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Short term disability coverage for surgery in Mexico?
MissCK posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I just accidentally posted this in the wrong section so if you are reading this twice I apologize. Wondering if anyone was able to use short term dis coverage for surgery in Mexico? I have it and it kicks in after a week of sick time and I want to take 2 weeks but i don't know that the insurance would cover an elective surgery in Mexico. Anyone have any experience with this? My short term dis insurance is with Unum. -
Hi all, I'm waiting for insurance approval but I have some questions about travel AFTER surgery. I work for a theme cruise company and part of my job is going on cruises (I know, it's a TOUGH gig!) I have major cruises coming up in Jan & Feb but wondered if I could cruise just a couple of weeks after surgery. I'm debating whether to try to get surgery in before we cruise or wait until late Feb to have surgery. Would love to hear some thoughts and words of wisdom for those who
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4 Mths. post op.... How much can you eat?
Sarahboy13 replied to Sleever01's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved on 12/13, I eat every 2-3 hours that is the only way I get it all in. But I'm hungry :-(. Wish I wasn't. I eat probably about 3/4 cup of food per serving, hitting about 1000 calories and 100-120 gms of protein daily. I tend to graze rather than try a full meal. -
I was floored to read the scale... In 2 weeks (since preop) I have dropped 30 pounds!!! Honestly I figured maybe 12-15 but 30! Just wanted to brag a little...
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True Friendship Are you tired of those sissy "friendship" poems that always sound good, But never actually come close to reality? Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship. You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card- Just the stone cold truth of our great friendship. 1. When you are sad -- I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the hateful ba----d who made you sad. 2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you. 3. When you smile -- I will know you finally got laid. 4. When you are scared -- I will rag on you about it every chance I get. 5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining. 6. When you are confused - I will use little words. 7 When you are sick - Stay the hell away from me until you are well - Again. I don't want whatever you have. 8. When you fall - I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass. 9 This is my oath.. I pledge it to the end. "Why?" you may ask; "because you are my friend". Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, But only you can feel the true warmth
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Hi to my new friends! I happened upon this site last night, and I look forward to some engaging conversations. I am a mom who has just had sleeve surgery on 6/9/11. I spent 3 days at the local hospital Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida, which was quite comfortable, and the surgeon (Dr. Rosenthal) and staff were wonderful. I heard from 5 different members of hospital staff that they thought me to be "small" for this operation.. I had never heard that personal description in my life, so that took me by surprise! I was a size 16 Pre-Op, with a BMI of 39.999. I am now at home recouping until next week, and then I head back to work, on my hopefully Phase III diet. However, I am stressing about staying on this protein shake diet for another 8 days ..yes, I am counting down the days I think I can handle some more robust liquids (soups), but I guess I should not jump the gun. Anyway, there is no turning back now- I look forward to a healthy, happy life, when I can finally feel free on a soccer field, and not be restricted by my size/weight. My close friends have told me that I should have tried the "natural" way to lose weight first, but of COURSE I have tried that, but to no avail.. Easier said than done, right? Looking forward to chatting with you all! Thanks in advance
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Trying to talk husband out of the band
Nursebarbie replied to skinnyphotog's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am so glad my band is out, it caused so much internal damage. Now I am sleeved for 4 weeks much better than the band. If he wants to read alittle about the reality of the band he can come here and read this forum or go to lapbandtalk.com and see all the unhappy people who want their bands out. -
Hey Shelligirl....My family is concerned as well....I'm just like you feel sick after I try to eat a "meal"....I've decided there's no sense in fixing a big meal because I can't eat it anyway...I have been eating WW Smart Ones or Lean Cuisine's, of course I have a few bites then I get up and walk around then come back have a few more, get up walk around or go outside....Someone on here made that suggestion because I was hurting and feeling stuffed when I ate and this helps for that end of things....Hell, I never know how my stomach is going to react so I just get up and walk outside, leave my "tv dinner" sit there and when I get back it's cold, and I feel sickish....I'm not sure how you get all the protein in you when shakes make you puke 'cuz they're too sweet and you can't finish a little frozen dinner....I know I choose high protein foods when I do eat but I just don't see how it can be enough....I will ask when I see my doc in a few weeks....If I learn anything i will deffinately share.... Take care-kim
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Sleep Issues and Thyroid Medication
Jdserra replied to Treadmillwalker's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm 7 weeks out and requested to have blood work done since I've lost 35 lbs. I knew it would need to be changed. I was on two Levothyroxine pills (1-200mg and 1-25mg= 225mg a day). My labs came back high...doctor wants me on 200mg only. Which is fine but I think my weight loss will slow a bit. I'm ok with it. -
Talking to a friend of mine who had WLS. (He is one of the few that knows about my WLS.) Since we haven't seen each other in awhile he suggested we meet to catch up on things. He suggested that since we both don't eat much we can meet at a diner and just get a bowl of soup. I asked him why he chose the diner to meet. He said that we used to go there all the time and that was usually the place we would meet. After WLS I'm trying my best to change my bad behaviors as it pertains to food. One of them is not going out to eat 3-4 times a week. I prefer to stick to a meal plan that allows me nourishment and has healthy choices. I told my friend that we are so hardwired to look at a food experience as a way to socialize. Couldn't we meet at a park on a nice day to chat? Is there any other place we can meet that does not involve food? I also don't eat processed foods and he doesn't either. I reminded him that the diner serves soup from a can it's not made in-house. So, it's a highly processed food that will do neither of us any good. In the end, we both realized that we have such a long way to go in order to deprogram ourselves of many years of thinking we need food to socialize. I understand that there will be times that we will need to be in a food to socialize setting such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. I don't think we two friends need it, not at this stage of our lives. We both needed WLS due to our compulsions to over eat. We eventually met up at a park. We both commented on how hard the bench has become since we had our weight loss.
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@@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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Are All Proteins Created Equal
Fiddleman replied to Getting There's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am at 3 months and enjoy 2 protein shakes a day, one when I get up and one when I go to bed. I drink them to ensure that my metabolism keeps grinding away, but they also taste good. If you are looking for a good brand, go with Syntrax. Both their Nectar and matrix product lines are yummy with milk or with water. -
:rolleyes2:Hi everyone! I was banded on 6/3 and have been doing pretty well. The past few days I noticed the swelling going down (gradually) and I definitely feel better each day. Yesterday I spent quite a bit of time sitting and bending in a way that put some pressure on my incisions. Last night my port incision was so swollen and it just hurt. This morning it's a little better but not much. I'm icing it again and trying to take it easy this morning. Do you think I just over did it? Or, should I be concerned about something more serious? The incision where I have the port is warm to the touch but not especially red in color or seeping or anything. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated! On a positive note, I'm down 15 pounds since the day of surgery!
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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 -
:crying:sorry if im repeating my self im having diff with posting my question and keep getting cut off so i wll b quik 3 yr bander after only 20 lb loss 13st down to 11/6 and spots of blood in fefux aicid saw x ray specialist who said my band was cutting in and stongly ad 1/2 de fillout of my 14ml band :mad2:I had 10.25 in i have neverr felt the fullness i was expeting he said my band was higher than most not enough to warrant re adjusment im really stuggling with my weigh after diets gym work cyling and angry at wasting 8 thousand of my own money:angry: i cant keep paying for x rays its 6 month on now should i have another fill can i avoid reflux damage I was told by one top dr the band only helps to rid 50% of the weight that you need to loose 4 stone in my case and i have lost nearly 2stone thats about what i ad achieved but i m stii over weight and unhappy any avice welcome x :thumbup:
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3 yr bander
shaunsusan1819 replied to shaunsusan1819's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi thanks for ur replies no they didnt ask about my eating habbits ithnk they just wanted my and every ones money i thnk it was a bit of a roll on roll off belt i was opperated on at 12 MIDNIGHT ON A SAT NIGHT had been waiting scince 3PM that afternoon Then they forgot to take my bloods then when nurses asked me to get dressed to go home 6 hrs later at 7am they were puzzled why i every time tried to stand i kept passing out after being held down by 2 doctors to have a tube up my nose down to my throat to get the air out pf my very bloated tummy what agony when ur gaggig after surgery 10hrs prev then a due to not beenable to manage with out oxygen for 4 day they thoght i had suspected blood clot on my lungs then i had specilist do heart scan when he cheked my notes it was him that picked up my blood count down to 6 nstead 12 so i had 3 units of blood rushed into me. ALL THAT UNESSARY 4DAYS OF WORRY AND PAIN BEFOE I COULD I COULD STAND to lesve hospital I have scince been told the band isnt MUCH HELP FOR NIBBELERS:sad: -
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 ... -
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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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!!
