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Went to Dr. yesterday and she was ery pleased with my 23pds of weight loss Yeah me....still on liquid diet:biggrin:
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Swim suits
QueenOfTheTamazons replied to QueenOfTheTamazons's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I ordered this from swimsuitsforall because their sale was ending and I couldnt find another company that made similar. I want something to cover my thighs because of chub rub and because my thighs are losing weight first and getting even saggier. Not sexy. Hopefully I can find better options in the future. HW 385 SW 359 CW 335 (50lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16 -
I believe that it is common for some individuals to feel exhausted for the first few weeks after surgery. It could be caused by several problems. The three most important elements after RNY gastric bypass surgery are to meet your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight. So this is where I would put my focus on. B12 is important as well as Iron. Iron supplements must be time separated from the intake of Calcium supplements by at least 2 hours. They do not mix. So generally I take my iron at the end of the day just before bedtime. It might also be a drug interaction. Pain medicine can cause exhaustion. Also if you were taking medication prior to surgery, these medicines now may not be absorbed in the same way after surgery. I was diabetic prior to surgery. My surgeon took me off all my diabetic medicine when I left the hospital 2 days after surgery. If he had not, then the medicine could have driven my body into a state of low blood sugar, which would make me severely lethargic among other symptoms.
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Help, I Need To Know It Gets Better
dexter replied to dexter's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you all for your responses. My insurance doesn't cover anything related to weight loss at all. They found I have sleep apnea after a panic attack inducing first test so now I need to go back for a second one. Then all the extras (labs, psych, sleep study) look like my ins won't cover them because they are all ordered due to obesity. It's not the insurance company I'm fighting with- its how everything is coded. My cost seems to be going up every day. Let's punish the fat girl some more! What's next? This is all blind faith on my part while the surgeon keeps throwing obstacles in my way. if I had a tentative date I may have a little hope. But there's just a giant to-do list. -
Did you get off Depression meds after surgery?
Texasmom65 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just wondering if anyone was able to get off their depression meds after surgery and losing alot of weight. When I had my psyc eval, the doc mentioned that after I lose weight I can probably get off of the meds. I've been on meds on and off for about 15 years. The longest time off was after my third child was born in 2003. I didn't get back on them until 2006 when I was going through a divorce. Then I got off them again in 2008 and back on them in early 2010 because I started menopause. I would love to be off them. Just wondering if weight loss would help that part of my life. BTW...I don't take a really strong med either, never have. I just need that little bit. -
Considering Banding
Libbyjane1976 replied to suthernqueen's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi and welcome to LBT! Just make sure this is the best journey of weight loss for you. The LB doesn't work for everybody. On January 28th I will be 2 years into my journey. I have lost 120 lbs so far and want to lose about 55 more. I do not regret one minute of my decision. I knew this journey was the right one for me. Good luck with your weight loss journey hopefully soon you will be setting your surgery date!!! Good luck to you. -
Congrats on your weight loss! I am only 3 months post op, so I cannot comment directly on your experience, however, I’ve always been a big snacker so I thought I’d share the information my dietician discussed with me. She told me some people have an easier time eating 5-6 small “meals” throughout the day versus 3 regular meals. She told me it’s okay if I eat a snack or two - as long as it is protein focused or a vegetable. So things like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cheese sticks, etc are good snack options. The other thing I’m curious about is if you are counting your calories or logging your intake in some way? That has always helped me to see what I’ve eaten and make sure I stay within my calorie limit. Anyway, I hope you can get some answers. Keep us posted ☺️
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Time article: Why exercise won't make you thin
Jachut replied to Cleo's Mom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Excercise is only a valuable addition to diet. You lose or gain weight primarily becuase of diet, and you cant outexercise a bad diet. Also, I think people go WAY over the top with their sports supplements. The average Joe just doesnt need them. All this fuss with protein shakes x long after a workout, and so much grams per day and the endurance drinks DURING the workout and whether milk makes the best post workout recover drink, I think its all bollocks. Hello! If you eat NOTHING after your workout you'll lose the most weight - and most people, even hard workers like myself do not do the type and intensity of workouts that require supplementing. Running 10km in an hour is not a superhuman feat that I have to feed myself up for, the average person SHOULD be able to do it, its what the human body is designed for. People spend a fortune on all these supplements and take them faithfully and then wonder why they're not losing more weight! But I kind of disagree with the article, in that exercising allows people the room to eat the bad diets we do today. As long as they dont eat EXTRA becuase they exercised, then they can have some room to eat and need less willpower. Also, saying that you might walk instead of taking a cab if you hadnt tired yourself out by exercising is a pretty crap argument. When you first start exercising, most people fall into the trap of tiring themselves out and then burning less energy for the rest of the day than they otherwise would have, that's true. But over time, as you get fit, your energy rises exponentially and sooner or later you become a bit of a human dynamo. I honestly barely sit down these days and i have the energy to work full time, take care of the kids, be involved in their sport, shop for and cook health food, not time saving convenience foods, fit in the general housework AND do one or two major jobs a day like a whole house floor wash, or window washing or cleaning both the showers, or mowing the lawns. I never ever could have done so much when I wasnt fit. -
Have you looked at p90x? They have several different training programs contained within the one, I do the doubles routine which is a weightlifting workout in the morning and a cardio in the evening, and I've been supplementing those workout's with a jillian michael's shred it with weights in the afternoon. But they also have a slim down one that is mostly cardio and a toning one, it might be worth looking into.
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plateaued for the last few months
isaviolinist replied to kelbelle29's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Cleo's mom is correct. Losing weight is a simple equation of calories in vs calories out. It doesn't matter if you eat them via 3 meals, 5 meals, 20 Snacks, ice cream only, whatever. If you consume less energy than you burn, you will lose weight. So try tracking your calories. I use fitday.com and I like it. I also agree that eliminating certain "bad" foods is so ridiculous. If we have a healthy relationship with food, then there won't be any "bad" foods. I rarely eat less than 60 carbs a day (or whatever the figure was that one of the above posters gave). I love ice cream and mac and cheese and I'm not giving them up anytime soon. But I track my calories (both consumed and burned) and continue to lose because my input is less than my output. Instead of depriving yourself of everything "bad" (this is not specifically directed at OP, but to the general LBT public), go to a therapist or support group and fix your head issues. I eat every single one of the foods that MarcyLoo listed (and labeled as completely off-limits) including snacks, carbs, liquid calories, protein shakes, soft foods, yogurt (and trust me sweetie, a bit of low-carb low-cal granola ain't gonna stop if from going through...what is low carb low cal granola by the way? Seems like it would be one or the other - not both), tuna salad (without apple bits or any other kind of 'bits'), bread, rice/grains, and potatoes. I eat them all and lose 2 pounds per week on average, consistently. I'll be interested in speaking to you after you've had your band for a year to see if you are still following this prescribed stringent and restrictive diet. Back to the OP, If you're doing what you should be, and your calories in are less than your calories out, your plateau will break itself eventually. If you want to speed up that process, change up your macronutrients (if you're eating tons of carbs, try to cut back on carbs for a few days and add more protein...if you haven't really been eating much fat, try adding some in to your diet), try varying your calorie intake (instead of 900 calories everyday, do 800 calories one day and 1000 calories the next) and try a different work out routine. Often tricking our bodies by changing our eating pattern for a day or two or changing our exercise will be enough to get things moving again. And please remember, this isn't a diet (diets are what lead to most of us being morbidly obese), its a lifestyle change. Think of it that way. Good luck! -
Has anyone ever eaten food 2 days after surgery?
UpperWestSide replied to lilmissy2009's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You could very well do a great deal of damage and end up with a slipped band. Don't do it. I looked at your other posts and most of them have centered around not being able to handle the pre-op diet or gaining weight post op. You really should call your Dr.'s office on monday and go in there and have a frank conversation with someone. The band is a tool that really does take a great of work to make it succeed. They need to give you more support to help you through this (as will this board). But if you are thinking of eating 2 days after your surgery then you are headed for trouble. Best of luck to you. -
I'm not getting post-op support and I have questions
Ms Love replied to leighmackelvey@comcast.net's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had mine on 12/28. I work in healthcare so I have more experience than others although I am not a clinician. What everyone is saying is correct. This is a time to heal so dont focus on weight loss at this point. Just let your stomach heal. Dont drink thru a straw and dont drink anything that is cold as this causes gas pains too. Take lots of deep breathes even if they hurt alot and try to cough softly too. Take walks..move..move...move. Just like before you had surgery, gas pains have to be moved out of your body to feel better and moving around will help that. Just drink as much Water as you can for now and dont worry about Protein or calories. It will be hard to take in protein just 3 days out of surgery. Day 4 will be alot better. Hang in there Love -
Almost all have hit the stall at two or three weeks out. You body is just catching up. Take your measurements during this time and I bet you are loosing inches. Keep positive the weight will start coming off again. Put the scales away.
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3 months post-op and having setbacks...
short&chunky replied to beachygirl2003's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on May 26th and have only lost 13 lbs... I have had the same feeling... When I eat, it feels like I've swallowed a quarter. Terrible pain, I've thrown up a couple of times. I've had 2 fills since the surgery. I'm not losing weight! I'm getting discouraged. -
Anyone have more menopause symptoms after weight loss??
nyllrap replied to wickedme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A very interesting topic! I turned 54 3 weeks ago, and also had lap band surgery just 2 weeks ago. I have definitely been through menopause, but except for no longer having periods, I have had no symptoms whatsoever or menopause. I have no idea what a hot flash feels like. I hope as I lose weight (have lost 32 pounds so far) I don't start, but if I do, I do. -
Had a false image of what the band is supposed to do
B-52 replied to Wendydarling19's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You explained what is happening right in your statement....she eats anything, anytime she wants, band friendly or not.....and almost always vomits.... The band is there to CHANGE US...we had bad eating habits, that made us obese and unhealthy, and traditional dieting could not solve the problem for me......I had surgery to turn that around...to do what I could not do on my own....if I do not change my bad ways, then I am FIGHTING THE BAND...and the band will always win...if I continue to fight the band, it will only end in disaster...... The correct term is not vomiting, but I get what you mean....I learned to live with the band, let the band be the boss...not me...that is why I do not call it a tool....and in return I am 100% successful and have not vomited, as you say, in over 2 years....I don't fight it. I adapted and changed.... Of course, I could get Fluid taken out of my band, and then I could eat whatever and whenever I wanted....then I would be in control...but history has shown, over the last 35 years, that when I'm in control of my weight loss, it does not work.... -
Post Op Diabetes And Being Older
m1aman replied to Maddy1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My sugar went very high for a few days after surgery even though I wasn't eating. My lower and mid back were very painful to the point I could barely move at all for about 2 full days. I am 52. Just letting you know you are not alone. Things worked out in the end and I am off of metformin and insulin though my blood still runs a little high and the doc has started me on victoza recently. But overall my bs is lower and I am eating better than I was before. Hope to be off of all dibetic meds by spring if I lose enough weight..... -
Wowo I can't believe the surgery is over. Was a little dizzy and nauseas, but other than that, not bad. I went in at around 1:00 PM, was scheduled for 11:30 AM. Was getting nervous the longer it took. My husband siad I was in for about 2:00 hours, that was sedating me and waking up. Not bad. The couldn't find my hiatal hernia, so I didn't have to have that repaired. Good I guess. Stayed overnight in hospital. Came home on Thursday night around 6:00 PM. Just have a little tenderness in rib area. He made 6 incisions. I have picts, but still embarrased to show them. Will eventually, when I have some progress. I am losing about 1 pound a day. Have to stop weighing myself though, because one day I lose the other I gain. I have a lot of swelling in my belly. But is going down a bit. I can lay on my side and get up and down OK which I am happy about. Showers are a little funny, because of the hot water making me dizzy. Should put it cooler, so that's my fault. I am very hungry. Has anyone else been hungry. It's almost like I miss the chewing part. My stomach is always making funny gurgling noises. I feel like a baby, every time I eat soup broth or a protein drink, I move my bowels like a newborns. Very waterry and gasey. I had my LapBand put on at Brigham and Womens in Boston, MA by Dr. Robinson. Anyone else go there or have him? Love to hear if my progress is normal. Can't wait until mussies. I am sooo hungry.
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Look at it this way 45 lbs is fantastic, Rome was not built in a day, sometimes we concentrate on the weight to much and forget about the inches, with being a yoyo since I was 30 , I have learnt the scale is not always our friend, inches are a big thing also, chin up it will come off, patience, like some said change it up, a tad, it is just your body saying let me catch up with your plan.
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I'm on the same boat but at 5 weeks and I haven't lost since the 2nd week after my surgery (-12lbs) It's very discouraging but hopefully it'll pass soon! Meanwhile I had my hubby hide my scale, maybe if I don't see how much weight I'm not loosing I'll stop being upset about it! Good luck and if you figure out how to loose again please let us know!!!
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I've fallen off the wagon, but am jumping back on
MADE IT 2 MY GOAL..OH YEAH posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep, you read it right. I have done so good with not going overboard on the sweets and not eating to much. That is, until this past week. I have felt like I did when I was pregnant. You know how you always feel you are hungry and just can't get enough? I know I'm not pregnant cause it is not possible. So why is it that all I wanna do is eat eat and eat? I last weighed last Friday and had actually lost some more weight, but I am afraid to get back on the scales since this past weekend. I have had Ice Cream, candy bars, Cookies, and all kinds of goodies. I know it does no good to be mad at myself or to be down on myself. All I can do is what I just did about 15 minutes ago. I went to the freezer, threw out all the ice cream, went to the pantry threw out all the candy bars, and started to throw away all the cookies from the cookie jar but remembered why I had bought them in the first place. I bought them for my step-daughter to take to school and eat for snack, so, I just turned and walked away from them. So does anyone else go through these kinds of spells and does anyone know what triggers them? If so, please please please share with me. -
<GASP> Just made another big investment in my health
Rev Me Up! posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As if the several thousand I spent on 2 weight loss surgeries isn't enough, I just shelled out almost a thousand dollars on a really nice pilates reformer for my home. I love doing the reformer exercise, but I have problems getting to the studio because of work and other commitments. Also, the price per class is completely ridiculous. So, I am a little nervous about the money, but QVC has it on 4 payments (yay!), and I REALLY need to do something about my saggy butt (which has completely disappeared) and my bad posture. Sitting at a desk for all these years has made me into a sad case. Here's hoping I make the most of it!! -
banded in Febraury and really frustrated
2Flyguys replied to autigerfan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
its very normal...i didnt feel restriction till my 4th fill...i measure my food with a measuring cup ...to this day..i know its hard right now...make ur will 2 lose weight...stronger than ur hunger pains...ur going to do great...dont get discouraged...u'll get to the right restirction and become a big loser...and i mean that in the best way possible...there is a thread where u can find a mentor... -
extra skin removal...does everyone have too??
tamra. posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone!! I am thinking of getting the lap band done. My bestfriend keeps telling me to seek info on having the extra skin removed when I am done loosing weight. Is this really something I need to think about?? Does everyone have too? -
Could I Have Reached The Green Zone Already????
sylviau replied to hopingtobebandedsoon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went thru same struggle this past week on whether to get a full or not. I was banded July 2 and have I think 5.5 in my band? How much u have in the band doesn't really matter...everyone is different. I was getting full with about 8 ounces of food and staying full for a good 4-5 hours. I'm also losing about 2 pounds a week. So when I went in for my full appt this past Thursday, the doctor said he normally doesn't fill if I'm not getting hungry and if I'm losing at least 5 a month. Both of which I was doing. He said sometimes we have this like thought that maybe I need more fill so I can lose more, but of u r over filled, u actually GAIN ause u eat slider foods that make u gain weight. I would have the talk with ur dr when u get there and see what they think. Don't be afraid to accept ur in green. I think that's my problem...I didn't want to accept that I was already in green. My dr agreed to give me a very small fill to try and if it feels too tight, I'll go take that last fill out and I'll know I'm in green for sure. So far I'm ok...I think this might be a good fit for me. So yea...u sound like u might be around green. If ur losing, that's the important part!
