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I'm feeling a little discouraged after my first post op appt yesterday. I'd only lost 9 lbs post but 17 lbs overall. He said most of his patients would have lost atleast 20 by now. Needless to say that i didn't feel good hearing that n it brought back all the fears I had pre op about being the only one this won't work for. Sad face today. -
Today I started to weigh myself it has been 10 days since my surgery I started at a weight of 285 and am down to 267. Yay some weight loss. I was almost afraid to weigh myself on the scale but now i am very glad that i did. I decided that i will make it a weekly thing. only about 97 pounds to go. I decided this weekend I would join the gym and start cardio 3 times a week and work myself up to an hour. What does everyone think?:confused:
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Today I started to weigh myself it has been 10 days since my surgery I started at a weight of 285 and am down to 267. Yay some weight loss. I was almost afraid to weigh myself on the scale but now i am very glad that i did. I decided that i will make it a weekly thing. only about 97 pounds to go. I decided this weekend I would join the gym and start cardio 3 times a week and work myself up to an hour. What does everyone think?
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My physician has us do a strictly liquid diet from Physician's Weight Loss for 3 weeks prior to surgery. It was tough, but so worth it to get my band without complications. He said my liver looked great and I was a textbook patient.
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My daughter had gastric bypass surgery done 3 years ago, and although she has lost 100 lbs. she is not feeling good most of the time. If she isn't pooping she is throwing up. She says she wouldn't do it again even for the weight loss. It is an extremely invasive surgery where they cut the intestines and a lot of things can go wrong. Lap banding is minimally invasive and much, much safer, but in the long run it can cost a lot of money for insurance companies because of the costs of the fills after the surgery and the follow-ups. My daughter only had to follow-up twice in a whole year. I am never going to get gastric bypass. My dr. vetoed it right off the bat because the danger, but completely approves of lap banding. Don't let insurance talk you into something you may regret and can never, ever change for your whole life. If you are unhappy with the banding you always know deep down it is reversible. This perogative does not exist for gastric bypass patients. They are stuck with the consequences for life. My daughter is so affected by this she has been depressed for 3 years. Anyway don't give in.
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High Protein/Low Carb - Day before Surgery Diet
Yvette1026 replied to lisaluvsgreys's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you'll be fine, as long as you've been adhearing. Sometimes it's not about losing weight, it's more about cleaning your liver of fat and toxins. The healthy food does this and your liver shrinks making it easier for the surgeons to work around it. -
Hello all, I am from Springfield MO, 32 yrs old, 300+ pounds. I can lose weight but have never been able to keep it off. I like to eat. I am lucky to feel full after any meal maybe once every two weeks. That is reguardless of what I eat. I can go to pizza buffett and eat 20 slices and feel pretty much the same as when i entered. If any of you were similar to this before the surgery can you tell me if the band has worked for you. I am also looking into the mini gastric bypass surgery just for this reason. I know a person who had it done, and he is down over 100 pounds and still losing, but is able to sit down to a dinner and eat a 8-10 oz steak and baked potato and salad. Any input is greatly appreciated.
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High Protein/Low Carb - Day before Surgery Diet
lisaluvsgreys posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am very nervous about Monday (not the surgery, but the diet I have been on). I have been on a low carb/high Protein diet for 10 days. Tomorrow I will be drinking Clear liquids only before my surgery. I feel like I have not lost any weight on my presurgery diet! Will they not band me if I have not lost a lot of weight? What do most people drink the day before surgery? Is Isopure allowed. ACK!!!!! :smile: -
Wonderland at Last!
Butterfly2010 replied to Karlzmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Very happy for you!:thumbup: Hope to get there sooooooooooooooonnnn myself. How did you loose your weight? Healthy food, small portions or a specific diet? -
Insanity Workout Anyone?
Fanatick replied to reducer623's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hah, loved Insanity workout and actually taught it at a gym for a bit before my injury which led to depression and weight gain. I haven't been cleared for workout yet (10 days post op) but I can't wait. When I get cleared I'll let ya know Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
My husband is the same way. Thin, tall and has a great metabolism. The cookie situation with the one year old is not that big of a deal if you also expose the child to fruits and vegetables too. The key to keeping a child from being over weight is balance and lots of activities like sports or playing outside daily. Every child should have a cookie once in a while. It is the sitting in front of the TV with limited activity that makes a child obese not just a cookie.
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Easy Food (No Cooking Required) ideas?
sfeiner replied to TheCapn's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
How about just getting some frozen meals like South Beach or weight watchers or lean cuseine? Just pop in micro wave. -
11 Day Post Op Dr's Appt - Doc Thinks I Should Have Lost More Weight.
gmanbat replied to CHELL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
**Gman scratches his head** That seems like a nice weight loss to me. But then again, I don't have degree in medicine and insensitivity. I think he must have gone to the same pre-med school as my Urologist, Dr. Doom. -
BMI of 38, hoping I don't get denied...
GassyGurl replied to WonderWhat's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I would talk to your insurance company first before doing anything drastic. I gained a few lbs (harder than it sounds) to meet their criteria. Then, I found out I had to have a 3 year history of bmi over 35 with comorbidities or 40 without. Plus, I couldn't drop below 35 during the 4 month supervised diet or they'd deny me. So, I basically wasted time gaining, then had to go self pay and lose what I had just gained. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Weight Lose Moving At A Snails Pace....beyond Frustrated !
ambercochran posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Alright fellow sleevers I'm ready for you to chime in your thoughts below on my VSG story. November 7th I started my liquid diet at 198.6 pounds. On November 14th the day of my VSG I weighed in at 190.6 so I'd lost 8 pounds in 1 week!!! Wahoooo!!! Had the surgery that morning out in Dallas, TX. Came back home to ATL, GA on Friday morning. On the following Tuesday (the one right before Thanksgiving) on November 22nd, I weighed in. I was now down to 177.6. Great Job for me! 21 pounds exactly. But heres where it gets very discouraging. I HAVE NOT and I REPEAT HAVE NOT lost any more weight since that day November 22nd!!!!! Had my first Doctor Consult with my surgeon on Monday January 2nd and still weighed in at 177.6. He was not happy with my weightloss either. He said I should have lost way more than 13 pounds since the surgery. He told me to cut out the Protein shakes/smoothies and just do my 3 tiny small meals a day. I am now doing hard core cardio workouts which is a bootcamp class 3 days a week and hitting the gym to do an hour long class 2 other days. So I am getting in 5 days of damn good workouts. I am so sad b/c today was my day to weigh in and it said 178.6!!!! WTF is going on with my body? Why has it let me down and have me regretting even shelling out $15000 for this surgery???? I am so lost and confused b/c I'm getting my Water in, eating my small meals and averaging about 600-800 calories a day like he said. Any thoughts or suggestions????? Confused, Amber -
I don't weigh myself at all. I wait until I go to my visits to see my doctor. I can't say I don't worry about if I am loosing weight but the scale scars me. I had my surgery 12/10/12.
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Hmmn I know I have scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis, my back is rather a mess and then I blessed it with obesity and abdominal fat. Last time I consulted someone I was told you do need spinal fusion but not where you are complaining of pain at. Then he uttered that warm loving many of us plump princes and princesses have heard. "Come back and see me when you've taken off some weight!" Well BoZo McSurgeon , guess what, I'm on my way to losing weight and when I do, if you still are in practice,you and me will be having a little chat! Take that ,Mr High-and-Mighty Spinal Surgeon !
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Checking in 3 1/2 months out about 90 lbs down
RobertD16 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
It has been a long awesome journey...The surgery has already changed my life in so many ways...Last year I was 377 lbs for my first visit with my surgeon now I am about 250 I feel so different its amazing...I have energy, I feel healthy and my way of life is just different...I can walk up stairs without being winded i can walk around the mall and stores with no problem. I went from a 4-5x shirt to a XL...My pants went from 54 to 40-42...I want to lose another 50-60 lbs...It has slowed a low my weight lost but I am happy with my progress! If you are thinking of getting it and have doubts do not hesitate...food is not as satisfying as the feeling of a new life! It was all worth it... The only down side would be the amount of skin I already have...I am not going to stress it I will deal with next summer...it still wouldn't change my decision... I am going to post some pictures soon as well- 5 replies
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I have made goals for myself to keep me motivated throughout this process. My nutritionist has given me a 3 month, 6 month and one year goal but I also made some mini goals in between. I am looking for suggestions on the rewards. Going out to a nice dinner is no longer a great reward lol. I also don’t want to buy too many new clothes until I get closer to my goal weight. Any suggestions would be appreciated!! Today I hit my first goal and my reward is a spa day. Can’t wait to schedule it!
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Okay so tomorrow I go get my first fill. I will be 4 wks post-op. For the last 10 days or so I have been watching my weight and food amounts. I do not have restriction of any kind so I am really trying to be good and follow the "rules" I recently joined myfitnesspal.com (love it) so I can better track my colorie and other intake. I find that I am getting sticking around 1000 cals a day. BUT for the last 14 days I have been going back and forth with the same stupid 1lb! Why would I not be dropping weight if I am eating less cals and doing more and more exercise! I don't think I am in starvation mode. How will getting a fill and eating even less make the weight come off if it is not coming off now? I have lost a total of 10lbs in my 4wks post op (all in the first two wks). Am I doing something wrong? I have cottage cheese, yogurt, applesuace, deli meats, eggs, cheese and Protein shakes. Should I increase calories? SO CONFUSED! Any thoughts appreciated.
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You will probably need a sleep study, EGD, and psych appt for sure as well as medically supervised weight loss classes. But I know my doctor said that some preoperative appts had to be within 6 mos or 3 mos of surgery date. So wait on psych evaluation. But get a sleep study scheduled asap bc this takes the longest.
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Have any of you had issues with things "going black" when you rise from a seated position? It only lasts a few seconds and I never lose consciousness. In my third month of hair loss and ready for that to be over!!! Today is my six month anniversary -- Starting Weight: 231 Size: 18/20 Current Weight: 156 Size: 8
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Have you seen a weight loss dr yet
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Stomach Erosion Question
Mildge replied to pjd3253's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am sorry to hear about your trouble. I have just found out that I have erosion also. I have had terrible symptoms, first my blood pressure went sky high, I was told to get to my heart Dr. Well he couldn't find anything wrong with my heart. Ithen ended up in the emergency room and they couldn't find anything wrong, so Iwent back to my lap band Dr, he finally did a barium swallow, and a cat scan and found out I have erosion. I am scheduled to have it out June 15, I am scared to death to live with out it. My dr said there are other weight loss options, but all of them require you to be morbid obese again. I don't want to get there again. Have you had your surgery yet? -
You are not failing. The surgery will not have made a major impact on your hunger at this point. The surgery is just the first part of a process. The easiest way to stick to the diet at this point is to remember what you just went through and why and also remember that it is not like previous diets, it has an end. You won't be on liquids for ever. At this stage sticking to the type of foods you have been told to eat is more important than focussing on losing weight. So if you are hungry feel free to eat/drink more of the foods that are allowed as per your Dr but do not be tempted to eat foods that you should not be eating for a couple of weeks. You need to let the band heal into place properly and eating ahead of your diet can affect that.
