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Starting Kathy Freston's Quantum Wellness cleanse next week if anyone wants to join me...no animals, refined sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and gluten products for 21 days!
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Pre And Post Lap Band Surgery Diet Questions
healthy and happy replied to faddiscc4's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with Cake girl. The first three days of the pre-op liquid diet will make you second guess your decision, but hang tight. It will get better. I too had awful headaches, even threw up on the night of day 3. After that though it got better. Its just like withdrawals from alcohol or drugs I suppose, But you will live through it, I promise. After day 3 it became much easier. -
2 Weeks Post Off Stall And An Alcohol Question
Indymom replied to utopianaurora's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc recommended 3-6 months for alcohol but prefers me to wait until goal (empty calories, loss of inhibitions which can lead to snacking and poor food choices, etc.). I am a social drinker and it's not something I will give up, so I have been drinking since about 3 months out (in moderation) and so far it hasn't impacted my weight loss. I think you're making a good decision to wait just a bit on the alcohol since you're only a few weeks out. It's definitely too early to put that kind of stress on your healing tummy. It might make this New Year's Eve tough but think about all the celebrations you'll get to enjoy in the future! -
Pre And Post Lap Band Surgery Diet Questions
faddiscc4 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am expecting my lapband surgery sometime in March. I have so many questions...of course. But I'm most worried about the 2 week liquid diet I will be expected to follow. Did ya'll have the same diet? Was it awful? What types of things did you drink? Also, has anybodies doctor said anything about consuming alcohol after surgery? Thanks for any info you can give. -
2 Weeks Post Off Stall And An Alcohol Question
utopianaurora replied to utopianaurora's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You all are amazing!! I will hold off on the alcohol and push through this stall. You are right about not comparing myself to others something i have to work on. (obviously!) -
2 Weeks Post Off Stall And An Alcohol Question
To Be Thin 2011 replied to utopianaurora's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Alcohol --- ppwk said to wait 6 months... I waited 5 months because I turned 50 in May and I wanted a cocktail for my bday! Had 2 drinks and that is it... Your body does need time to heal.. love the idea of sparkeling grape juice, I know its not the same but you can deal with it "temporarily" until you fully heal. Weight loss/gain and them darn dreaded stalls are killer.... my only advise would be to try not to weigh yourself so often that it bums you out if the scale does not move as much as you want. For me, I weighed in once a week, every Wed and that was enough for me.... when it all adds up monthly, I was happy. Good Luck, work through the stall...."sparkle" on New Years Eve and you will be much happier in 2012!! -
2 Weeks Post Off Stall And An Alcohol Question
Lissa replied to utopianaurora's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with everyone else. It's WAY too soon for alcohol. Have some sparkling grape juice or apple juice instead, but just a sip or two. I have a tiny bottle of white wine given to me by a friend, but it will wait until I hit six months out. As for the hunger, please make sure you are taking an acid reducer. It really does help. And, since I'm on coumadin as well, may I suggest that you have your PCP keep close track of your levels? Mine were pretty steady before surgery but I'm having to get mine checked at least twice a month now. The small volume of food I can eat makes my levels fluctuate a lot. I'm finally allowed veggies again, but, for a while there, I was on no veggies because my levels were varying so much. Also, talk to your doctor about what kind of acid reducer you can take. My pulmonologist has me on two tums twice a day rather than using either Calcium or prilosec. The others were, in his opinion, causing my fluctuating coumadin level. Good luck! Your stall will break soon and you'll be amazed at how fast the weight drops off of you!!! -
As A Revision Patient, The Risk Of Gastric Sleeve Leaks Is In The Back Of My Mind
thebionicbroad replied to CowgirlJane's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Counseling sounds like a good idea. I've gone several times in the course of my years, and it's helped. My alcoholic and diabetic family is prone to depression. And I don't think that you're being unreasonable. You're looking for answers. Pat -
2 Weeks Post Off Stall And An Alcohol Question
goldenraisin214 replied to utopianaurora's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't been sleeved yet, but my surgeon's paperwork says no alcohol for at least 6 months. An apple juice toast for the new year would work though! -
2 Weeks Post Off Stall And An Alcohol Question
Ms skinniness replied to utopianaurora's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't give up on yourself. If your hungry all the time, it may be that you have alot of acid in your stomach. Check with you surgeon to see if you can take a PPI (prilosec). I was always hungry and I started taking prilosec and I'm not hungry anymore. How many calories are you consuming on your liquid diet? Are you getting enough protein? Are you exercising at all, like walking? Have you lost inches? Hang in there, it will happen..... Kaiser educated on the dangers of drinking of alcohol. Some weight loss patients have died from drinking alcohol. How manydrinks they had, I don't really know. Also, alcohol can contribute to weight gain. -
2 Weeks Post Off Stall And An Alcohol Question
Afro_Cyster replied to utopianaurora's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nooooooooooooooo.......no alcohol. It is wayyyyyyy too soon. Sorry to hear about your stall. Have you contacted your doctor? -
2 Weeks Post Off Stall And An Alcohol Question
utopianaurora posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello! I had my surgery done December 14th, and i lost 12 pounds pre-op, and 8 pounds the first week post op and now i have stalled. I have read that it happens but it is really annoying. My surgeon required me on a liquid diet for 1 month. I feel like i should have lost more than 20 pounds. This is going to sound really lame but so far i have regretted this surgery. I just feel like i should have gotten the RNY but i could not because i take coumadin (blood thinner) and the malabsorption would not have processed it correctly. I started at 238 and now i am down to 218. Who gets stalled the second week? I guess i keep wondering if my pouch expanded or what.. I can eat less then i did before but more then i imagined. People talk about *not being hungry* doesn't happen to me, i get hungry all the time. I just fear that since i started the puree phase that the scale won't move. My question for you longer sleevers- when is it okay to drink a bit of alcohol? I am not much of a drinker but with new years coming up i was just wondering. -
A lot of people will say it is empty calories, but I am sure they have treats that are empty calories as well. I believe the same with alcohol as I do food, everything in moderation. I monitor my calories, make sure I meet my daily nutritional requirements and enjoy one or two White Russians or glasses of wine just about every night. I know a lot of people will frown on me for that, but at least I am honest. Presently, I am in a great deal of physical pain due to severe back problems. Having those one or two drinks in the evening helps me relax and sleep better. I will be having spinal surgery next month. Will I continue to have my one or two glasses of wine or whatever at night after that, probably, but that doesn't make me an alcoholic. Not by a longshot.
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I'm Getting So Much Negative Feedback
TexasDianne replied to myownjourney's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sweetie, I've been obese for over 20 years and I was one of those "you're taking the easy way out" people until earlier this year. I'll tell you one thing: YOU are the only person who can make this decision for you. What finally flicked the switch for me this year was realizing that I've fought my weight for over 20 years, repeatedly saying "I can do this myself...I don't need the easy way out!" And yet...here I am. 215 lbs overweight. So if I can do it myself...why haven't I? I am now able to look at this surgery as a tool and not as an easy way out. In fact, if you look at the facts and what we all have to do before and after surgery...this is NOT easy. This is a tool, not a quick fix or a guaranteed thing. We all have to work to get the weight off and change the way we're living our lives. Finally, I thought about my Dad...who was never able to beat his alcoholism and died at the young age of 67. I realized that if there had been a surgery that would have helped him to stop the drinking...I would have supported him. I would have wanted him to do it. Because I would have had so many more years with my Dad...and now he's gone. I'll never have that. You have to do what is right for you. Let your friends and family know that you've made your decision and that you're standing by yourself. Make it clear that you've heard their input...and now it's time for them to shut it. You can stand your ground and have healthy boundaries...you're going to need to flex those muscles in the months and years to come. As far as support is concerned, you have it all right here sweetie. You can do this. And we will support you and be here for you. -
You're not alone- I was honestly frustrated when posing the alcohol question prior to starting this thread (with lots of helpful responses, thanks everyone!) because the unanimous response was the "it's empty calories!" or people simply chiming in that they lost the taste for alcohol after surgery. I think it's the sort of thing to be enjoyed occasionally and not as a very regular thing, if you have a tendency to gain weight it's obviously not smart to indulge in something like alcohol regularly. I've always detested soda, and I'm not a fan of candy (except dark chocolate) so perhaps thats why I have gotten away with it for now.
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New Year's Resolution/goals
lsereno replied to minaleigh's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Reach my goal weight and maintain (within a 5 lb. window either side) throughout the year. Continue my exercise program. Do not succumb to alcohol addiction now that I can't eat as much. Lynda -
Since I've posted this topic, I've been (honestly, I know I'll get some ridicule for this) having drinks 2-3 evenings a week since my 30 day mark. I do not drink mixed drinks, just hard alcohol on the rocks- no tummy troubles here, but everyone is different! I am also the same weight I was at age 13....13!!! I am aware of the empty calories etc. etc., and this month has been filled with Christmas parties, family in town, and my husbands 30th birthday- I don't intend to keep it up at this rate. I also am "good" about my eating aside from alcohol. I do intend to drink once a week or so.
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Since posting this, I've been (some may ridicule me for this behavior) drinking 2-3 nights a week since my one month mark. I am still losing significant amounts of weight- does not seem to be a problem! I do not drink mixed drinks I drink alcohol on the rocks, and the pure alcohol has not hurt my tummy whatsoever- but everyone is different in that regard. I do not intend to drink more than one evening a week at this point- Christmas parties, my husbands birthday, and family being in town has kind of made me a bit of a drinker this month. I'm aware of the empty calories etc. etc.- I am also 131 lbs which is the same weight I was at age 13...it's hard to feel like I've failed myself in any fashion!
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Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Oregondaisy replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't drink with my meals. I don't drink alcohol at all. I usually eat around 5pm and have 100 calorie pack of almonds around 8pm. The reason my friend gained weight back is because after awhile, she could eat bigger portions. I really do think it's easy to gain weight back because it's really hard to maintain and eat such few calories. -
Weight Gained Since Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery
sleeve 4 me replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wait, 2 more questions...do you drink alcohol? I do not. Or take any special medication? I do not. Again, just wondering and trying to figure this out! Thanks! -
As A Revision Patient, The Risk Of Gastric Sleeve Leaks Is In The Back Of My Mind
gettingthere replied to CowgirlJane's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi CowGirlJane, I am new to the forum and my op was mid-Dec. I am also worried about leaks. My surgeon told me that leaks can be found months later (he showed me an article that described 2 cases of leaks folowing LSG, one at 6 months and another at 9 months after surgery. He said that was why I had to follow the feeding instructions and the no alcohol and smoking for a full year..... yes, he managed to scare me! He told me that a sudden spike in temperature, abdominal pain and feeling unwell would be the sign that I needed to ring him asap. I saw there was a whole section on this forum about complications but I don't dare go and have a look! -
Also getting banded Jan 3rd! Today is day 5 of the pre-op diet, and its just now starting to get easier. It's been hard having to go to holiday parties and be surrounded by food and not be able to eat any of it (yesterday there were bagels and lox on my dining table, a huge test of my willpower to not eat any!). I'm excited to ring in the new year (sans alcohol, unfortunately) knowing that the year will be filled with weight-loss accomplishments. Good luck to the rest of the January bandsters, and happy holidays!
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Strange Discomfort When Eating. 9 Months Out
groovearmada replied to groovearmada's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone. The omeprazole seems to be working and I havnt been eating any spicy food and eating very slowly. I think I had a way too spicy curry one night, also been drinking alcohol which I rarely do. Just got a bit of a fright because I'm so far from home. Merry Christmas to you all! -
Psych N Nutritionist Appt...
kcf101008 replied to Coalminerswife23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't have a nutrition test, just a consult. The psych consult was ok. They basically make sure you do.t suffer from depression, you are doing this for the right reasons. They asked me if I ever used drugs or alcohol? If there were alcoholics in my family? Did I have a happy childhood? Then the computerized test was a hoot! Do I hear voices? If so do I do what they say? Do I believe in God? Do I base my routing on what God tells me? They ask you the same question a million different ways. Don't go in nervous, its really easy! -
When I became diabetic I was given the choice of continuing my slow dance with alcohol or keeping my kidneys and eyeballs. It was pretty close there for a while, as I was literally going blind due to diabetic retinopathy as a comorbidity of morbid obesity complicated by other mostly self inflicted over consumption errors. I quit all alcohol cold turkey 22 years ago. I am not a tee-totaller. Due to the Band, my thoughts on food & drink have been revised. Looking back, while I spent nearly 40 years in various enjoyments with beer, wine & spirits, I can't look back and actually identify where any of it did me any real benefit. In one course in nutrition, we were to recreate as closely as possible what our yearly intake of calories might have been. After considerable effort and following a model to make the process seem somewhat of a reliable indicator, we then extrapolated into a "10 year" intake frame. I was astounded to find that my beer/alcohol calories was virtually equal to my food calories for that period. I was also faced with the fact the exact amount I was overweight, equaled in calories that amount....I could have given up either the food or the alcohol portion of my intake, and NOT been carrying that extra fat around. Up til then I had attributed it to the pizza and burgers, etc. So, for me, I haven't had a drop of beer since 1989. Don't miss it. Now. That part took a few years. I do enjoy sparkling mineral water now, but couldn't tolerate the fizz for a couple years postOp. Speaking of which, TOMORROW 12/24 marks the beginning of my SEVEN years POSTOP!! Hooray the Band!!!
