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I am feeling great today- a little tired after a whole week of school-- but I am healing after my surgery pretty well.I am just relearning about my body.:thumbup:
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I did something similar. I didn't eat massive amounts of food, but I did eat every single thing I thought I would miss after. However, Traci is absolutely right - you are not prohibited from eating anything. You just can't eat the quantities you used to. For me, I do get hungry. I also miss being able to eat a large volume, however, I'm praying that will change. I do find myself tempted, but then I remember that my stomach can hold so little, that I better make it worthwhile. I have had every one of my food weaknesses offered to me over the past 3 weeks, and I looked at them, knew I was allowed to eat them, but just decided not to - why open the door to foods that landed me in this spot in the first place? I'm not a food lover - I'm a junk-food lover. It was a road to obesity and diabetes. I'm now on the road to weight loss and glucose control. I'm not mourning the loss of food at all, and I hope you don't either.
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Would appreciate some input from others.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Darren posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’m just over two weeks post op and a complete newbie. I’m currently on the purée stage and I was told by my medical team a meal at this stage should consist of 2-4 table spoons. What I was wondering what does it feel like when you’ve over done it? I’m way to worried to finish my meals as I don’t want anything to jeopardise my weight loss. -
4 weeks out and a little frustrated
Rainydayz replied to cindy lynn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hear you. The nut told me I wasn't eating enough calories too. I stalled for a whole week on the 3rd week post-op, since then I've started losing again and lost another 10 pounds since then. I didn't change a thing, it just happened. I'm right on track according to my dr. but it does feel slow. I am far out enough that the nut told me to add nuts as a snack to get more calories. But you may not be far out enough yet. I don't know what to tell you other than keep trying to add a little bit at each meal. It's hard I know. But did you ever in your wildest dreams think you would have the problem of not eating ENOUGH? -
Went for pre surgery testing on November 6th and surgery is scheduled for November 21st and no one from hospital has yet to reach out to me to say what I will need to pay before surgery. I have 2 different insurances one deductible is 2,900 and one is $750. At the pre surgery testing they did have me sit down with registeration but she just verified my insurance and employment. I am just about a week out and nervous about a surprise from the hospital after reading other people’s post. Should I reach out to the hospital? I wouldn’t even know where to start.
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My pcp just told me this week that I should hold off from getting the surgery until my Anemia numbers are improved. Im currently at 12:( Has anyone heard of this? Is anyone Anemic and had the surgery?
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So I gues I'm the new "kid" on the block. I am six days from the big day, so I've been on the diet for about a week. My husband is a body builder, so I had some experience with protein drinks prior to starting. Even so I decided to try the ones listed by my doctor, and to my surprise the :hungry:ADKINS ADVANTAGE :hungry: has the best taste ever... no after-taste at all! (I was dreading the taste of yucky food more than the thought of less food. Hooray!!!) To bring you up to date... I'm 56, and weighed in at 218 at the time of approval. Since I am only 5'5" tall the BMI thing was not my Ace. It was the health issues, poor family history, and bad genetics that pushed me over the line. So here I am, as nervous as a tick... but happy too. :nervous What can I say? I'm a whimp!!! Hats off to those who have gone before! Did I mention I'm as nervous as a tick?????????????? :help::help::help::help::help::help::help: Until next time, Sharon J
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Surgery June 2 - Few final pre-op questions!
ohclementine posted a topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Finally got word on insurance approval for my surgery. Yay! I'll be joining you all a week from tomorrow. I'm trying to make sure I'm prepared once I get home. I was told that while on the post-op liquid diet I would need a chewable, liquid or otherwise crushed multi-Vitamin and that once I move to the soft foods stage I'll start all the other vitamin and mineral supplements. Question 1: While on the liquid diet, would this be a good vitamin choice: http://www.amazon.com/Centrum-Chewable-Multivitamin-Flavored-Tablets/dp/B000RKVS5E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432565917&sr=8-1&keywords=centrum+chewable Question 2: I'm trying to order a variety of Protein supplement samples, I know tastes can change after surgery, but what is a good supply to have on hand from the beginning? Is the variety pack from unjury the way to go or will I need more than that initially? Question 3: Just want some veterans to fact check the other information I was given by my surgeon: a) Take a Multivitamin that provides you with 200% of the daily value. (typically 2 multi-Vitamins daily, but check label) Once on soft foods add: calcium citrate, B vitamins (sublingual b12) Iron and ADEK (dry, Water soluable) c) Protein Goal = 60, they've noted "it is okay to have more" (though I seem to remember from here the goal is 30=30 days, 60=60, 90=90 and some even go to 100-120? What is your average daily protein intake?) Question 4: Is it okay to get the majority of your proten from supplements if you have an aversion to meat? I have gotten a lot better at eating meat but I feel like there's no way I'll ever be able to get 100g proten from meat in a day, ever. Laptop crapping out now, better end this here. Looking for any advice foir the first few weeks post-op! TIA!! -
I too had the "first bite syndrome" spasams. I had them bad when I started eating even mushies after 6 weeks. My Dr. kept pointing the finger at me saying I was eating too big of bites, not chewing enough or eating too fast. I told him that I was taking a extra small bite and couldn't eat too fast because I could only eat one bite!!!!!!! I ended up eating an awful lot of cold foods. When you take a bite make it small, chew it well. Take the bite and you will know if it resists. Then if it catches, set the food aside for like 5 mins, then try again. sometimes it takes a few tries. Also, have a nice cup of warm Water with lemon or tea before you eat. that can help settle the spasams. whatever you do......don't put liquid on food that ever feels stuck. That is soooooo much fun! screaming pain followed by vomiting. You will also sometime endure the pain of when the hole gets plugged up with food. that is the worst. That is why you chew thoroughly then eat really slow. no liquids on top.
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I don't heart the scale....or monthly periods!
twobluecats posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't start my cycle until another week and a few days as I'm on birth control pills, but I think the Water weight is already starting to creep up. I lost a few pounds last week, but nothing this week, and today the scale said a one pound GAIN! GRRRRRR........And, to make matters worse, I have my six week doctor visit next Thursday when I will most likely be at the peak of my water gain. I hate the vicious cycle. Do others typically see a slow down or gain a week or so before their cycle? -
I did walk lots in the hospital. I have post appt this week, I have been walking laps at store. I'm going to just do the dvds and if I have pain I'll back off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I was just sleeved last week, but I did follow WW in the past. Try looking at the recipes on HungryGirl.com - she has some really fantastic recipes on her site.
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Just got the call today. My new band will be in place on February 21st. They said if I wanted to do liquids for 2 days before it wouldn't be a bad idea. I am very happy it's not 2 weeks again! I can handle 2 days. I am so hungry :hungry: these days and eating to much although still not as much as before, which I'm greatful for. I can't imagine being full on a half a piece of fish! I can't wait!:clap2:
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? On Carb Amounts Post Band
vlp1968 replied to csking's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I find I don't loose weight unless I eat low-carb, even if I just stick to "good carbs" my weight loss stalls. Also I have diebeties, another reason to restrict carbs. I was able to get off my blood sugar medication. I stick to high protien such as fish, chicken, eggs, eat non-starchy veggies, snack on nuts and cheese and have the occassional LC protien shake. I agree with what was said, everybodies body is different, find what works for you. -
Slow Weight Loss Post Revision?
AmberK1026 replied to AmberK1026's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I know that my metabolism is not slow- my nutritionist testing it before surgery and she said its actually high. Im losing about 1 lbs a week too at this point and GRRRRRR. -
2 Months And Stalled Already?
renee5d replied to lapbandsurvivor's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am 6 weeks post op today...I have been stuck between 229 & 227 for three weeks. Its so frustrating that I have stopped losing this soon out...and being self pay, it makes me feel horrible that I have spent so much money! I too, am trying to focus on the NSV's and I am loosing inches....although not a lot. I would love to hear if there are any folks out there who hit a long stall soon after surgery....but went on to make your goal weight. -
I got this form from the nutritionist "things to do to prepare for surgery" when should i get the preop to do list this is the last three months surgery will happen before the middle of August. Maybe in July. Sent from my SPH-L710T using the BariatricPal App
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My doc does .5 cc at a time. That's fairly aggressive after you've gotten restriction. But he also tests it with fluoro to make sure it goes through right. Good luck on your fill!!! My last one (last week) has been fantastic - it's definitely made me slow down and chew ... or else! wombat
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Well, it's now been a week and a half and still no word from Magee. I imagine that by overestimating my height (even though I called back and corrected it), I am too low to be considered. I am really kind of bummed to be honest because apart from that, I qualify. At least initially. At my true height I am 37.5 bmi. Sigh. I will call again tomorrow and see what's up.
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I have been tracking my weightloss for the last few weeks really closely. I am at a perfect point if I were are my goal. But I am getting hungery, my head is in the fig at night. So I call Doc Lee and told him I wanted to get in, in the next few days. So today, I am going in to get a fill. How agressive do I go> He is really open to letting me tell him what I think. I have a 10cc ap band. I have 4.5cc in it. I had 1cc in Nov. was my last fill. I want to be at my goal or close to it by the end of may or the first of June. If I can. 38 lbs..... any suggestions?
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Taking measurements?
catwoman7 replied to missmarthak31's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I did those three plus thigh and upper arm. My thigh is now smaller than my arm was when I first started! -
I hope I never have to eat Jello again, LOL. Egg drop soup was good for me, s/f hard candy, (helped that need to chew). I also used Campbell's Soup at Hand, strained. Then by the end of week two, last week of liquids, I was eating the stuff at the bottom of the can, but spitting into the sink, LOL. My doctor said I could have anything that would fit through a straw, did you know sausage gravy watered down and pureed will go through a straw, slowly.
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I Am One Week Post Opp And I Would Say , If You Dont Go On A Diet Before You Will Find The 2 Week Liquid Diet Very Hard . I Am Doing Fine Because I Am Use To It . Prepare For Stage 2
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For my last two fills I have had my throat burn and irritated,it started both times about 1 week after the fill not in the first week and both times I had a headache with it.I was not as concerned the first time as I had Pb'd a couple nights before and put it off on that.But the second time it was just outta the blue.I was able to use an old fashion remedy for acid reflux and knock it out both times.Milk and honey works wonders for acid reflux.But it does seem to be related to the fill and maybe the swelling from the fill,I am thinking my esophagus swells from fills now that I am getting to the true restriction stage.I am currently at 6.2 in a 10cc band so I think after my next fill if it happens again I will hold off awhile before I go for another.
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Yes! It happens to everyone. I'm 9 months out and had stalls quite a few times. I just reached my goal weight. Yay! It will pass .
