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Feel great about it! Everyone loses at a different pace. The minute you start comparing your loss to those of others you will come out on the short end of the stick. Don't go there, it's destructive to your mental attitude. As long as you are following your surgeons and NUT plan, and I'm sure you are especially this early out, your body won't have a choice. It will come off. It didn't get put on in a month and it won't come off in a month. People tend to drop large amounts more rapidly when there is higher BMI. Slower, the lower your BMI is. Celebrate that you have taken this amazing step toward your health and well being and let your body do the losing. Hang in there, it will get better and better each week and month.
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22 lbs.....in less than 2 weeks, I am loving my sleeve!
shanda7182 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hey guys! I am so excited to give you all an update of my newly sleeved progress. Although, these last few wks have been challenging, when I got on the scale this morning, it was ALL worth it. I am down 22 LBS since being sleeved, I cant believe it! I have not lost that much weight before. I am 80 lbs before I reach my goal. Below are thing that I feel have been working for me: 1. Ive been working out everyday 2. Drinking at least 70 oz of Water for the last 5-6 days (im finally able to drink an adequate amt of fluid) 3. I have found a Protein supplement that I can tolerate: (pro to go's creamsicle protein drink- just add water and there ya go. It has 15 grams of protein in it, around 80 calories, around 7 carbs. I drink about 3 per day. Then for the rest of my protein I add the unjury's unflavored protein to my Soups, Jello, etc. Oh yeah and I have an NSV. I went to a restaurant to get some Soup (as I was tired of that ones that ive been having). They gave me an 8 ounce cup for my soup. I got home, took about 5-6 tsps full and WAS STUFFED! Can you believe that. That 8 oz will probably be my lunch and dinner today! What I am finding is that water easily goes down but when the item is thicker (such as cream of chicken soup, etc) I get full so much quicker. I just had to share my first scale and NSV's with you all. I know that its not likely my weight loss will continue at this rate but im glad that I got a good start with it. ONEDERLAND will soon be here in about 20 lbs, so im looking so forward to that! Thanks for listening to me rant.......:patriot: -
Surgery date changed to......Tomorrow
klus263 replied to Chris S's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats....this is definately a quick turnaround. Submitted to Insurance on Thursday. Approved on Friday and schedule for Wednesday. Not fair that you only have a 2 day liquid diet and I had to suffer a full week. But you will soon be enjoying the effects of losing weight. We will keep everyone posted. -
I'm A Noob To The Site, Surgery Is This Thursday
LacieMC replied to Mr_Worm's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome!!! I just starting posting myself after lurking forever. This site is amazing and everyone seems so friendly. Congrats on your upcoming sleeve...mine is a week after yours- so we can go through this together! I ordered some samples of the shake you mentioned and hopefully those will taste better than the GNC Lean Protien. I wish you the best and make sure to post about your recovery...you have a ton of friends now! -
Not sure if this has been posted before or not, but this is probably the best article that I have read since having surgery. http://www.bariatriceating.com/2015/03/why-everything-in-moderation-is-bariatric-baloney/?utm_campaign=Everything_In_Moderation_Support&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=3-10-16 Prior to surgery, I thought that I would be able to be an "Everything in Moderation" kind of person, but knew right away that that would never work for me.
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December 2017 RNY
Road Runner replied to Road Runner's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So 3 more days until surgery!!! I leave Monday for Tijuana and Tuesday is surgery day!! I’m getting sooo nervous! I’m getting a slight cold I’m trying to knock out. I hope I’m not getting sick and it stands in the way of my surgery.... -
Any one banded on or around 12/29/09
Tiggerangel replied to Tiggerangel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
SO my first fill was not what i expected. I'm terrified of needles and I've heard other people talk about their bad experiences. A girl i know said that her Dr gives her a small shot to numb the area. Right before i was going to get my fill i asked my Dr if he was going to numb me and he jokingly said "never!" I was like what!! So i laid down and i got my fill and i swear it was like like nothing! i was like what! That's it? I was very surprised! It was super easy and not uncomfortable at all. I hope your experience is the same! So far I'm convinced that this is the best thing i have ever done for myself. I still have problems with restriction as well but i can not eat anywhere near what i was eating before. I was off work for 4 weeks and just went back last monday. Being off was nice but i was glad to get back to a routine. It's easier to follow my food and Vitamin schedule when im at work. I'm also working out alot. I walk/run at least 3 miles aday and i also go to the gym at least 4 times a week. I'm feeling great! I started my preop diet on Dec. 17th and since then i have lost 23 lbs! -
december 2010 post op
kittycathy replied to mountaingirlCO's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got banded on December 1st, so that makes me on day 3 post op. I've had pain at the incision sites (5) and been very bloated. Been getting Clear Liquids down OK but tried to sip on a protien drink and the first sip made me feel over-full and gave me horrible heartburn. I am taking the phenergan every 4 hours and still feel the need to vomit. I can only walk around for a few minutes at a time. I have tomorrow to rest and then back to work on Monday......please, wish me luck, say a prayer, something to help me thru the work day. Cathy -
October 30th Bandsters? Smoking?
mariaxoxo4u replied to Ginaki's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi All, Quit smoking 3 days ago - being banded November 9th. Felt it was best since smoking can complicate anesthesia. Maria -
Help after surgery?
TinyMamiOf3kids replied to lolawaiting's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
God is always on my side. I say this because I'm a very strong woman. I have done everything alone. Had 3 csections same day of discharge on all 3 I was making dinner taking care of the babies. After gastric by pass the next day after discharge I was food shopping. Lifting the grocery my daughter did it but I was walking slowly but didn't struggle at all. This doesn't mean anyone is weak it only means its not impossible to do things on your own. I can't count on my husband and that's ashamed. I do wish he was more supported & helpful but he feels the only responsibility he has is to work & pay all the bills which he does so god made me extra strong because I basically only have my 15 year old to lean on if I needed her help which she never refuse to help me out. If I'm sick she takes care of her siblings & makes me soup. I'm so glad I have my teenager. -
Hey everyone! I finally asked my PCP if I could have bariatric surgery! He said yes but only if I go through the "lean program" first. I now have 2 new doctors for my weight loss program. Spoke with them yesterday, one is my nutritionist and the other is my bariatric surgeon. Both I'm meeting on February 13th yay! So the following week my diet should start. I'll have more of an understanding of when I will have the surgery when I meet with them in February. :-) I'm going to lose as much as I can on the diet, for success. Yay! Im sooo excited!
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Me too! They finally approved me after a week and a half! I called everyday , they probably got tired of me calling lol! My surgery is Dec 1st!!!
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Just remember every doctor and NUT has their own recommendations. I love my salads and they digest perfectly for me. I add my protein to it. I'm 10 weeks out. My guy is perfectly happy with my balance. No one thing seems the same for everyone - talk to your medical team ❤️
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I took my pain meds only twice after surgery, but I was very dizzy the first two weeks so I didn't drive until two weeks out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Hi I am a month out haven’t loss any weight I went from 259 on surgery date to 245 a week later and since week two I’ve been at 240-241/242 I don’t know if I am doing something wrong sometimes I can see that I am losing inches and sometimes I can’t [emoji30] any suggestions I’m 27 and 5’7
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Well done. That's excellent weight loss. I have lost 55 lbs in 13 weeks. Only really got 35 lbs to go...although not sure if I want to lose that much. It sure is a journey lol Xxx
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You are lucky with only 12 weeks. My insurance requires a 6 month weight loss attempt, plus BMI over 40, 100 over ideal weight, and if BMI between 35-39 you must have one or more co-morbidities (diabetes, HBP, high cholesteral, sleep apnea, esophageal reflux (GERD), arthritis in joints affected by weight, etc) I have everything but Diabetes, so I feel certain I will be approved. The 6 month diet is a joke. The bariatric team doesn't want you to lose weight for fear you will disqualify yourself, so they tell you they don't care if you lose, just don't gain any more. I have to email my weight every two weeks to the dietician. That will be finished in mid-December, and I think then they submit the papers to insurance. Hoping to get banded for my 63rd birthday (2/12/08).
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I wish that things would move so fast around here. We have to complete a six week behavior change class and half of a 12 week nutrition and exercise program before we can be scheduled, plus we have a gallbladder ultrasound and a stomach scope we have to do! It just takes so long from the time you decide to do it until you can have it done! Good for you!!
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I am about 11 weeks out and I eat both all the time. I wasn't told to avoid any vegetable.
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I was banded on June 11, 2009. I was under the assumption that by now (day 3) I would be feeling much better than I am. In fact, I feel worse today than I did yesterday. I am so bloated, I cannot wear any of my pants! It even is uncomfortable for me to put on a bra. The less restrictive the clothing, the better. Anyway, my concerns are that something may be wrong, or maybe I just need desperately to have a bowel movement. I haven't had one in close to a week, and taking the pain reliever liquid my doc prescribed is only making it worse. I've tried using Gas-X strips...but to no relief. I have some Murilax stool softner, but am wondering if it will really help, or just make me more bloated, gassy, and in pain. Anyone use this product post op? And when will this pain go away? It's not just my port area. It's my entire abdomen. It feels like I am being punched in the stomache really hard, over and over. Please help with suggestions! Thank you.
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What is safe to take?
georgiapeach33 replied to Mrs. Mink's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mrs. Mink It will get better. it actually took me at least 7 days to get back to normal. You are feeling like i felt on my day 3. Gas X didn't help me neither. You will probably have a BM in a few days. It will happen. Don't get stress. You have to walk, walk and walk some more. -
I travel occasionally ...probably once every 2 months. I did travel about 3 weeks after I was sleeved and was surprised by how well I was still able to stick to the plan. I usually get a room with a mini fridge so I can stock it with my "necessities" ...ie, greek yogurt, low-fat cheese sticks, and Protein shakes. That way I know that I have an option if all else fails. I also find that I am able to find something to eat at almost every work function or restaurant.
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I put my Multi Vitamin patch on sometime after dinner but before bed. This way no worries to hide it during the day or at work. I like putting it right on my upper arm/shoulder. I live in South Florida so a lot of sleeveless blouses. My NUT said all the Vitamins I need are in the Multi. I get my blood work in a couple of weeks. They only do them after two months, but I won't be home for another three weeks, so my two month follow up is more like 2 1/2 months. However, with that said, I had already purchased the B12 patch. I decided to use that also. That one must go on during the day (it may interfere with sleep if put on at night). Now that one, I rotate around in order to hide it. If I'm going to the beach or pool, I will alter the time of day as it isn't waterproof. I can attest, it doesn't come off in the Water, but I'm told it isn't waterproof. Let me say this, one time I had put my multi on my back shoulder over a tattoo. when I pulled it off, it hurt and caused some irritation. I have no idea if it was over a tattoo, but its been two weeks and still is sensitive. I won't be applying it there again.
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New To This Site! So Excited!
Wolfgirl1978 replied to jessica0728's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi! Welcome! I was sleeved 2 weeks ago today. I'm glad to hear your doing so well! I'm also bored at home, I'm spending way too much money because of it, lol. I go back to work Monday. -
Newbie In North Carolina!
Randella replied to MochaLala's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi good luck I'm also in N.C. (Charlotte) I'm waiting on insurance approval I'm hoping to hear something this week maybe we will be on the same time frame
