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I'm just 2 weeks post op and I've been getting chest pains and stomach pains when I try to eat mashed stuff, so I've just been really frusterated. I still crave "normal food." Maybe it's just all mental. I'm thinking maybe it just takes time for my body to get adjusted to this lifestyle but so far I'm feeling a little down. I wonder if I'm making all these complications up in my head or others get them too. I wake up everyday at 4 am almost feeling stressed. Sorry if it sounds like I'm complaining. I didn't tell anyone other than my mom and dad and 2 best friends about the surgery so I feel super bottled up lol
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Stall?? Anyone else?? @2weeks post op!!
VSG.02.05.18 replied to Kf1967's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
From what everyone says, it’s normal to have stalls at any time, including within the first month. I’m newly sleeved myself, but give it a couple of weeks (or less!) and I’m sure it will get moving again. -
November 7th here too. Less than 2 weeks away. Count down begins. Best wishes to you all. Sent from my SM-G925V using BariatricPal mobile app
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Getting cold feet! Surgery date July 24th
Jean McMillan replied to skb123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Who's the "everyone" trying to talk you out of weight loss surgery? Have any of them actually had weight loss surgery? Have any of them lost 255, 175, or even 100 lbs by any method? And if they lost that weight "on their own", without weight loss surgery, how long have they maintained their weight loss? I think it's wonderful that you've lost 175 lbs on your own, and losing another 80 lbs is a worthwhile goal, but if you've been stalled for a year, I'm not sure the on-your-own approach is going to take care of that last 80 lbs any time soon. On the other hand, you do need to be realistic about what adjustable gastric band surgery will do for you. It's not going to turn the weight loss switch back on for you. When properly adjusted, the band will provide you with early and prolonged satiety, but good food choices, portion control, dealing with emotional eating urges, and exercising will go on being your own responsibility. I won't try to persuade you to go ahead with surgery or give up the idea forever. I hope that losing 175 lbs has already given you many health benefits, and I would hate for you to consider yourself a failure if you don't lose the additional 80 lbs. Good luck! -
On my intake form I have to list three diet attempts over the past two years. I've only used MFP in that time frame. I've lost and gained a few times during that time. I have spreadsheets with all my weigh ins and details on how many calories I was eating, etc. Do you think that will be enough for them? I have WW documents going back off and on 10 years back, but the latest attempt was early 2014, so just out of the two year range. I hope this doesn't mess my process up Sent from my Nexus 5 using the BariatricPal App
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Hi everyone, my name is deb I'm 43 married with 2 kids and 2 granddaughters I live in Cheshire I'm 6 weeks post op, I had wls 10 years ago and lost 10 stones, havin putting my weight back I went back to my gp they agreed to do a revision from a vertical banded gastroplasty to a gastric bypass, there were a few complications but I think I'm finally on the better side, still in abit of pain but its alot better then it was, I've lost 20kgs but 8 of them were on my pre op diet, I've not lost any for 2 weeks and feel really disheartened I've not lost more, feels like I'm still in pain got nothing :-(
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I had to open mine up and take it "crushed". It was a capsule (Prozac 20mg) so it was easy. I stopped taking it for about 5 days?!?! BAD MISTAKE. I was just in pain and wasn't thinking clearly.. also surgeon told me I could stop taking it, but I knew that was bad advice... but I just wasn't all there for the first days after. It seems some doctors advise you to crush pills... and some don't. You can get a pill crusher for cheap on amazon, if your doctor is one of the ones who tell you to crush. I took my pills crushed for 2 weeks but when I went back at 2 weeks - my doc said I only had to take meds crushed for a week. My med has the same effect on my as prior to surgery. Nothing has changed.
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To splurge or not to splurge
SpaceDust replied to dfdscott's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've started to adjust my diet by incorporating more Protein shakes (flavored with 1/4 c. berries, half a banana, coffee, or a tablespoon of PB2) as Meal Replacements - right now I do at least one meal a day 6 days a week, sometimes two meals. Either Saturday or Sunday I let myself off the hook a little (I'm still 3.5 months out from my pre-op diet, at least, so I'm not going to be super strict with myself just yet). I'm making a conscious effort to rebalance my plate so that starchy carbs are a small bit player on the dish, while protein and non-starchy produce take the leading roles. I hope to be fairly close to my pre-op diet by the end of June, although I will likely still be at 1000 calories a day, more or less, until I start the diet for real. I actually have planned two splurges after July 1, though - I will have BBQ on the 4th of July and I won't feel guilty about it, and I will have a nice birthday dinner without worrying about calories, protein, carbs, or fat in the middle of the month, probably a few days before I start my diet for real. With those two events planned, I think I will be satisfied to live within the confines of what I need to do for that week before the surgery, and I suspect I will have dropped a few more pounds between now and then if I stay on top of things now -
My tummy sometimes gurgles, but not anything too crazy or loud. my burping only occurs after I've eaten, and not really all that often (maybe once a day). Immediately after surgery for about two weeks I did burp A LOT, but that was due to the gas they fill you with. I did get my first case of the hiccups yesterday, which for some is a warning sign that your pouch is full. I am 23 and got banded last month. Recovery was pretty quick and painless. Right now I am "dieting" (weighing foods, counting calories, etc) because I am pretty unrestricted and could probably eat anything. I have lost about 35 since a couple weeks pre-op and feel great.
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O week one is ok, I have heart burn a lot and gas yet gas x is not working, going to doctor tomorrow. I have only lost 4kg since surgery! I thought it would go quicker! I had lost most of that 3 days before surgery on the liquid diet. So I wish I can lose more! Maybe next week for week 2.
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To splurge or not to splurge
KimmieMarie replied to dfdscott's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on the surgery date! I had a tough time following the preop diet. All I could think about was yhe food I would probably never get to eat again. If you're EXTREMELY heavy with a bmi over 40...they recommend it to shrink the liver so complications during surgery are less likely. Its also good to get into a routine for after surgery. I splurged...had my favorite meal and lots of it. There is nothing wrong with that...im glad i did it. Just get it out of your system as quickly as possible and set a goal and get prepared. Also...use this time yo get used to your Protein shakes. Learn to love them. That and Water will need to be your best friends for the two weeks post op! Good luck girl, have that last supper! -
Anyone from Southern Tablelands/Canberra region?
Chiaria replied to Catherine Davis's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'll be very honest here because you asked. I had extreme regrets the first night. The nausea was so bad, I couldn't relax, sleep and literally was thinking what have I done and wanted to die. I promise you all that every day after the other gets even better. I promise. There has been minor regrets about food and WANTING to eat. And eat a lot. But that is all due to the addiction and wasn't because I was hungry. That has gone now. Other regrets was not wearing Ted's as advised and forgetting to take the clexane religiously afterwards. I got chest pain 2 weeks after op and surgeon sent me for scans. I have a blood clot on my lung, and had to also do dvt tests. It was expensive $700, dangerous and could have been prevented. I wish someone had told me that. Im wishing you all the best. In the long run, I know you won't regret it and the health and weighloss is worth it! I RAN with my dogs for the first time in years today! It's worth it! -
im new, im anxious for my surgery
Crosby replied to maggie.alvarez's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Maggie I am new too. I would suggest spending sometime reading through the various threads. There is great information to be had here. It is good to view all the different experiences. I have been trying to read and absorb as much as possible. It was nice when I went to my first orientation meeting last week and already knew most of what was presented...that was simply from reading here. Good luck! -
Question about lab work and Upper GI
Chimera replied to 2bfit's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my labs done yesterday and the nurse told me that it takes around 3 weeks for the results to come back from all of the tests - 14 big vials of blood - glad I brought a string cheese to eat, still staggered out of the office after sitting for 15 minutes lol. -
Vacation Post Surgery
AsianBeauty replied to ErBearWell's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you should be fine. You'll be a week in a half out. Going off of my experience all my pain was gone and I had a good amount of energy when I hit a week in a half. I was sleeved on 9-12 and I don't take any of my pain meds anymore. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app- 1 reply
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Question for those VGSers who had little or no hair loss
ElectricBoogaloo replied to Rexcom's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have SisterLocks and am somewhat concerned (locked for 6 years, 450-500). I have my hair re-tightened every 4-5 weeks. I may have to rethink that, though I really hate how they look with new growth. I will investigate L-Lysine. Thanks for posting, GT! Btw, you locks are lovely! -
Still not Fixed Up, ready to cater my Own Pity Party, I am losing much hopefulness about the whole Proceeding. And yesterday by accident? I never lost conciousness during the attempt, didn't hurt, had numbing medicine sprayed in the back of my throat that you gargle and then swollow down, stated I would be going to sleep-*- *well I laid there and watched on the monitor just like Dr Noria did. Asked the 2 other doctors, the nurse and most of all, Dr Noria? Did you guys realize I remained awake? Dr Noria got a look on her face like a child caught taking a swipe off the top of a freshly frosted cake and licking her fingers **Changed the subject, said" I dialated you to 10 mm", sounds good until you realise before first attempt I was at 9 mm.Progress IDK, do you? And I am at 7+weeks, a point where many, if not, all of my Surgery Day twins, Sleeve or RNY, are on purees and transitioning to soft and regular foods. Yeah ***I know we ALL make our journey toward final health, final size and weight goal, and a Bee-You-tee-full Future but OMG do I even have one? Someday I will be the scrawniest, sad-looking old broad seen, carting a thermos of bone broth or something similar. And watching the rest of the WLS community bouncing by happily. I expected hard, difficult but Mount Everest, Mount Denali even Kilimanjaro all in one, Nope didn't book for that?🎢🌆
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3 weeks out and eating 5-6 ounces a day....
samuelsmom replied to akreese02's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is very normal for 3 weeks out. Keep getting your fluids and Protein in. It takes some time to get up to 1000 calories! -
3 weeks out and eating 5-6 ounces a day....
Wannabeskinnie replied to akreese02's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I average between 400-575 at 4 weeks out. I've been doing a protein shake for breakfast to get a good chunk of the protein in ( isopure zero carb vanilla, 25 g mixed with 8 oz simply smart milk, 10 g..30 germs to start day..I drink half at 6 am and half around 830 ish. For lunch I have half a Greek yogurt or a slice of deli turkey and slice of cheese., I usually can't finish yogurt some have as my second snack...dinner has been 1/4 cup refried beans ( can is going to last forever) or one small bread less meatball, or egg, ham,cheese mini crustless quiches, 40 calories each made in mini muffin pan...sooo yummy -
I know I am only 1 week out, but I am so tired! And with eating 600-800 calories a day from now on, how does ANYONE ever have any energy to do anything????
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So, I don't know each day how much I will eat. As I said before, some days I can eat more than others. Each day I work on getting protein in and can do that. My surgeon said that overtime I can expect 3/4 cup food max. As of now 1/2 cup max is it for me. We are all different so it is hard to pinpoint.
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Anyone from Southern Tablelands/Canberra region?
Chiaria replied to Catherine Davis's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi Catherine, how are you feeling after your surgery? Charlie Mosse is a great surgeon, just had my sleeve done two weeks ago and very pleased with it. I had mine at Calvary Bruce. You're in good hands with Dr Mosse Hannah -
Hey I'm 7 weeks post-op still not able to get in protein and water can only eat about 3 oz Don't have any desire to eat at all... My stomach has a burning sensation frequently thought it was acid reflux but I have meds for that I'm starting to think maybe it's a hunger burn. I really need a meal plan cannot stomach protein shakes anymore, any advice would be helpful Sent from my SM-G996U using BariatricPal mobile app
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The PA told me to set an alarm every 3 hours to help with that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
