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So my surgery went down on March 7, so I'm about 2.5 months post-op at this point. It has been hard (for sure) learning how to eat again, but it's working. I just passed the 50 lb mark. My weight loss has tapered, and even stalled a few times, but I'm still seeing downward movement on the scale. My blood pressure has returned to normal, and I'm finally getting the hang of knowing my portion size. I eat about 5 tiny meals every day, and just got to the point to where I can get steak down without any irritation. Some of my favorite non-scale victories so far: 1) realizing that I can cross my legs like a lady 2) donating 30 pairs of pants to goodwill, after even tailoring them to fit didn't last 3) wearing a dress to work for the first time in my life 4) boys are paying attention to me again I've treated myself by setting up an appointment with a personal shopper at Nordstrom to shop with me and help teach me some tips about how to dress my new body. I've been so used to wearing the same slacks and shirts for the last few years, that I realized that I don't know how to dress myself It's still the best decision I ever made, in spite of the overwhelming challenges the surgery has presented. There have been days where I've been so discouraged because simply going out for a meal is a difficult task. <3
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Hey Kate, Yeah Elk Grove is down by Sac, I am going to have mine done at UC Davis, I go for my first appointment in a few weeks. Itravel up your way ever few months, mostley to Ferndale. Doc
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No more weight loss?
ssflbelle replied to pamelardz91's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
.No you didn't have surgery for just 34 pounds. I had my surgery on Jan 26th. It will be 4 weeks Tuesday. I lost 20 pounds in the first 10 days and haven't lost a pound since Feb 3rd. That is a stall. By the way 34 pounds in 5 weeks is great. That is over 6 pounds a week. I would suggest you do a search on "embracing the stall" there are several threads about this topic. It night help you understand what is going on. -
Some people don't feel any restriction at all until they have 1 or more fills. You sound like one of the lucky ones who have restriction simply from having the band put on. This is probably due to swelling. I was like that also. This is why you will probably lose weight prior to your fill, even though it is normal for some to gain weight during this time. If your body doesn't want you to sneak these solids, please stop. If you are pbing you are probably delaying the healing. I think this irritates the pouch. Try to stick to your full liquids. If I am correct, this is probably keeping you full since you feel restriction. Spice the soups with extra garlic powder, sage, and pepper. I KNOW it isn't the same as real food, I have been there too. But, you aren't ready for the other stuff and your body is telling you that. I read earlier that someone else had issues with applesauce. Next time, maybe try sf pudding. Take small bites and eat it slowly. It used to take me 10 min. just to eat one of the little pudding cups. It gets better and you will probably continue to lose a few more weeks.
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newly banded!!!
senoritabrat822 replied to senoritabrat822's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks everyone for all the help! I am now 2 weeks post op and feel great- I moved onto stage 3 (pureed) today and so far so good! I am going to try tuna in the blender tonight! Sounds great doesn't it? I still have good restriction but I can get stuff down now. The swelling must have gotten alot better. Going for my first fill 9/18- can't wait - but nervous. Also how long should I wait before exercising (something besides walking)? I thought I heard 7 weeks - I don't want to call the Dr just to ask that. Thanks for all the help- you all are wonderful!!! -
Ok I got my first fill on Wed 1/14/09 I felt a little restriction which is good but today Mon 1/26/09 I feel it alot more, I had just a tiny bite to eat and I'm still full. Is this normal to feel the restriction weeks after.
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Newly-banded (11-19-07)
jmaynard207 replied to crispy98a's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yes, the port site is the largest incision. I was banded on November 19th, and it took about a week and a half for the gas pains in my shoulder to go away, but using the heating pad and getting up and walking around for short periods of time as often as possible REALLY helped. It also took about 6 to 7 days before the tightness in my stomach went away for the most part (which is dead on for what the doctor said, he told me I would feel better Saturday and my operation was on Monday), but I again found that getting up and moving around as much as possible REALLY helped that dwindle away as the days went on. As far as sitting comfortably, I usually carried a pillow around with me when home to help support my back and allow me to sit more comfortably. Also, when going anywhere in the car, I brought one pillow for behind my back, and one to keep pressed to my stomach for the trip so that things wouldn't get jostled around too much on bumpy roads! Good luck with the coming days and I hope you start feeling much better soon! -
Hi everyone. I just got approved Wednesday and will have a surgery date on 9/13. So, while I've been waiting on things, I've decided to start a mini pre-op diet of 2 Protein shakes and a meal per day (5days a week). While I've been dropping 1 to 1 1/2lb per day, I've been feeling really fuzzy by mid afternoon along with headaches. While I mostly understand why this is happening right now, I can't continue to feel like this forever. Will this continue to happen after surgery? While I'm feeling upbeat about everything, I'm really worried about this. Of course, I will bring this up with my dr on Tuesday but I wanted to get others feedback. I appreciate any insight or optimism about this.
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Powder? Never knew they came in powder! Most people on here use Bariatric Advantage or Celebrate chewable Vitamins. Although, the sweetness can become a bit much after a few weeks. But not unbearable to use until you can switch to more of a solid at 6-8 weeks. They come in different flavors and are like Sweet Tarts. If you look on those sites, I think they send out sample kits. Centrum also make a chewable, though it can be hard to find in some stores (was for me).
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I have been thinking about Lap-banding for the past couple of months. A friend of mine had it in October and has had amazing results. Its not been a magic fix for her but with hard work she is making the band work. A little bit about me... I have been overweight since I was 8 years old, but it wasn't until after high school that I put on the most weight. Freshmen 15- uh no I put on 4o#. In the past I have been able to lose weight usually with no problem, but I can never keep it off and I end up gaining it all back plus more. So next week I am starting my journey and going to the seminar. Right now I am about 5# under my insurances requirement of a 40bmi. Should I try to gain the 5# to get the approval? I do not have any comorbidities.
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Hello everyone! I am new to this site and currently starting the banding program. So far, I have had a meeting with the nurse and will see the nutritionist this week. Glad to be here and looking forward to meeting new people.
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Hi Betsy! Everyone experiences different "turn times" depending on your medical provider. Some people wait 1-2 years (unfortunately) for approval, some as short as a few weeks. My time from start to finish was 2 months. Call your insurance and ask! Welcome & good luck! Keep us posted! Stacey
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Hello everyone, my name is Chris and I am in the process of getting the Lap Band. I have already had my consultation, nutrition evaluation and psych evaluation per my insurance. I am one of the luck ones in that my insurance will pay for 80% of my surgery. I am hopeing to have a surgery date within the next week or two, and hopefully have surgery next month. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on regarding the Lap Band and just wanted to thank everyone who posts here, you have answered a lot of questions and really given me hope. I know I can do it!!!
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Hey Newnavy wife, I am from Tx too where are u from exactly ?? I am from Austin area. I am getting banded on next week the 8th of Oct , I did some research on this procedure and said enough is enough I am going to do this, I am at 216 and want it to go away inwhich I need some help doing that . so I will be getting banded in Austin by Dr. Ganta he is a very great doc and will be using only one incision and going through my belly button . Have u found a doc yet? Good luck in ur new journey and welcome to the forum. I have meet alot of people that I have became good email buddies with now and it is great lots of info and support here. Becky
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Hello from Texas!
Babygirl_68 replied to KOLaficionado's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello Kolaficiondo Congrats on your approval. I am a navy wife to (Retired) 2yrs. ago. Tri-care approved my surgery in two days. I get banded on the 22nd of April. Today is day three on my liquid diet. :thumbdown: Good luck and welcome to LBT.:blushing: -
Welcome! I have had my band just 7 weeks and love it. Life has complications....and being fat as we get older carries a big bunch of risks. The statistics on lasting bad side effects with the band are low; lower than the statistics for lasting bad side effects if you did nothing and remained heavy (or got heavier) So Good to meet you!
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we can do this together- my surgury is 11-5-08 w/ Dr. James Wagner @Hurley bariatric center- week ends are the worse for me but we are both sooo close and its just for a little bit more- day by day we can do this ( never been a cheerleader before-this could be fun) I will watch this forum for your progress ok? Best of luck!!!!!!
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It's possible to snap back quickly but don't forget that your insides are still healing and even if you don't feel it, it is. So, make sure to not lift anything heavier than 10 pounds and be careful but still keep walking. I assume you are no longer taking pain meds--that was the kicker for me. I couldn't drive until I stopped taking them but I stopped taking them the day I got home from the hospital and didn't really need them--in fact they made me nauseous. I went to work at a week and a half but I have a desk job so it is a bit easier.
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needing help and motivation
Phranp replied to laceylooloo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't give up Lacey, you can find support here. Many of us fall off the wagon every now and again -- you can get back up, just as we have. You just need a little support to get rolling ... consider it done! You say you have "rheumatism", we don't use that term "medically" much here in the U.S. anymore, but I read that it is still used in other countries and can sometimes mean "fibromyalgia". Are you on pain meds for it? I have spinal stenosis (which is actually arthritis of the spine) which can be very painful. I had back surgery in 2004 and cannot run anymore, but I walk. I walk 1 1/5 miles 5 days a week. Every week or so I add another 1/4 mile. What I have learned about arthritis is that a body in motion stays in motion. So, if I don't move I will continue to be stiff and in pain. Do I wake up some mornings feeling like "nooooo, I can't do it"? Yes, I do, but I do it anyway because I have found that I am getting stronger. My Ortho told me that while my spinal stenosis will not get better, the weight loss and strengthening of the muscles around the spine from exercising will help make my back stronger. He was RIGHT! Wow! So, if you don't have fibromyalgia, but you do have arthritis, start small and slow (and be sure to take pain meds -- I take Tylenol arthritis because it is time released). I don't know how much you weigh so I don't know if you are morbidly obese or obese or what. But, exercise is a big part of this journey. You may want to start with the food as suggested by hokiemama and move on to the exercise when you have lost a few pounds more. YOU CAN DO THIS Lacey! Just don't be too hard on yourself. You are not in a race with anyone. Doesn't matter how long it takes, just keep trying. It will get better. You are NOT failing. All the best to you on your journey! ~Fran -
Hi all thought I would say hello and hope to be joining all you bandsters here right away. I am 36, wife, mother of 18 yo boy and 12 yo girl and a full time student. I have been lurking here for around 2 weeks and finally decided to stop and settle in. I go for my pysc. evaluation and meet the surgeon on the 5th of April. I am a self payer so hopefully it wont be too long before I am can bend over and tie my shoes again!! You all seem like such a great bunch, hope to get to know some of you better.
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<p>I would say my best advise is take off at least 1 week, start walking right away, and buy plenty of different kinds of Protein drinks. I bought a variety and it helped because you get bored drinking the same thing meal after meal. </p> <p> </p> <p>Also, reward yourself for small goals. It helps. THe first 4 weeks were the hardest for me. I thought I would never make it though the liquid stage. I, however, lost alot of weight during that time.</p>
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Carbs... When to Introduce them (The Good Ones!)
newbiesleever posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm only a couple weeks out from being sleeved but I was wondering for those of you have been sleeved for months now, when you started to introduce carbs into your diet. I know you're supposed to eat Protein first, then veggies, then carbs. I'm just wondering how long it took to add veggies and carbs into your diet. I hear once you start on solid foods, you're just focusing on getting the protein first and then later you can add veggies. At how many months, can you start to introduce whole wheat bread/crackers/tortilla, brown rice, quinoa and other healthy carbs like that? -
Newbie & 1 month post op
tigerbelle replied to vcloud's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
congrats...good report...I will "celebrate" my one-month surgiversary in about a week...let me ask you--what does your food intake (type, amount) consist of typically? -
Hi Everyone Banded - 10/27/2011
thebandedman replied to Bluedevil11's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was banded 10/25/11 and am starting week 6 solid foods today. I'm shocked it takes me so long to get hungry. My weight loss has stalled even with increased exercise. I know I have another week of healing but I got used to seeing those numbers decrease every day . I consume 1000 - 1100 calories per day and average a 2900 calorie burn per my BodyBugg. I am shrinking in areas so I know my body is making changes . TBM -
Hi Everyone! I have my first appt in a week and I am so excited! I have lots of questions though... I have read alot on this site in the last week so I decided to join tonight! Everyone on here seems so nice and helpful so I thought it would be good to start! And give me a little more insight on everything.:sneaky:
