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Hello again. I have been gone for some time and I am back to ask for some advice. I am trying to be healthier in general after some setbacks and difficulties. In an effort to jumpstart my weight loss and also to create a revolution of sorts in my own life I am doing the 22 day revolution which basically means becoming a vegan for a bit. While I have no intention on becoming a vegan long term, it is truly making me examine my relationship with food and perhaps even more importantly alcohol. Im wondering if there is anyone that has done this or that is a vegan with the sleeve? He requires that you eat 3 meals per day, no snacking. However I am unable to eat the meals that he suggests because they are too large and then I feel entitled to snack when I get hungry again. It is either that or stuff myself beyond capacity, I'm not sure either of these is the right way to handle the situation. I am thinking I should just continue to eat the meal that I was unable to finish instead of bingeing on pistachio nuts, but I digress. Any advice or info from anyone else that has done this would be greatly appreciated.
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To my shame, I have returned to being the Pepsi addict I was before my surgery (7/2007). I manged to stay away from sodas for over a year post-op, but like alcohol, one drink rekindled my addiction. I drink about a 2-liter bottle of Pepsi a day. I don't have any problems with the carbonation (and I CHUG, not sip), but all those calories are a major contributor to my losing post-op battles. Old habits are hard to break! :cursing:
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My band and I are learning to co-exist. If I get a little out of hand, my band taps me on the shoulder (well, not exactly THERE!) and says, "Ahem...shall we revisit that last activity and talk about it?" and I say, "Oops, sorry buddy....I got ahead of myself and wasn't thinking" We mutually discuss what I did wrong to cause whatever consequence I experienced, I make a mental log of it and promise to adjust my actions accordingly. Shake hands...no hard feeling and go on about my business. My band is my little watchdog and I cannot CONCEIVE of life without it. No one is going to convince me that you can take the band out of a person and they have "learned their lesson." This is a physical and mental disease we have, like alcoholism. It does not "go away in time". You were born with it and you will die with it and you will cope with it forever (band or no band). I know myself well enough not to pull the wool over my own eyes and think for one minute that after 55 years of failure I could remove this watchdog and NOT go back to exactly the way I was before.
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Can't tolerate Artificial Sweeteners...
DonRodolfo replied to Molly3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
How are you with sugar alcohol such as Xylitol? If you don't know, try some Ideal. This is my favorite sweetner but I only use it at home as no restaurants carry it. Try agave, it's a syrup made from the same plant that tequila is made from. It's a little pricey, but natural and delicious. -
Spivak and Spiegal - Tell me more
mini_me replied to cpbaby's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
dr. spivak gave me a case by case run down of all the erosions that have occured in his patients. he told me of 4 or 5 of the last 2000 bands. all of the cases had pre-existing conditions that contributed...ie-ulcers, alcohol consumption, admitted use of medications which are not recommended for use with band, etc. i cannot remember all of the details right now. he was very forthcoming and informative. i really think highly of him. -
I am currently 4 weeks post-op and am thinking ahead about a Christmas party my husband and I are invited to. I know I won't be able to indulge in the appetizers, but what can I drink that won't bother me? I have usually been just a soda person but we know I can't do that! lol By the way, I only like wine and mixed drinks. Any advice, or is it just to early? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Avoid sugar, alcohol and carbs. Sent from my XT1585 using BariatricPal mobile app
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During my appointment, he asked what my energy level was like, any medical issues I already had, what is my level of family support, how do I anticipate my life changing as a result of the surgery, what were my reasons for wanting the surgery, if I am addicted to any drugs or alcohol, any history or depression or suicidal thoughts, etc... basically evaluation if I am making this decision on my own or am I being forced/pressured into it - & wanted to see if I was capable of making decisions on my own. He took separate notes on my physical appearance, my attitude that day & towards the surgery, my orientation, if I could process thoughts clearly - basically a behavioral & mental evaluation I was a little nervous bc I'd never seen a therapist before, so I didn't know what to expect - but I walked out of there 10 minutes later wondering what I was worried about! If you've decided that you're ready for the surgery & have the right mindset about it & are realistic about what your new life is going to be like, you'll pass that evaluation with flying colors!
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5 Days & Feeling Blue
Kathy Krebs Robertson replied to JudeaJordon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a food addiction too. The thing is, you can't quit eating, like smoking or drinking alcohol and unhealthy food is all around us, I just drove by a billboard showing a McDonald's burger and I wanted one, I wasn't hungry BUT that burger looked good!!! Life is hard and this is probably the hardest thing you (all of us) will go thru that is truly our OWN obstacle, not our spouses or kids, so that in itself is tough, especially if you always put others first. Well good luck everyone, the struggle goes on. -
Finally did a full protein day
arringtonc49 replied to LifeIsAllGood's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They are the cheapest and best tasting. There is no sugar alcohol in them.i would not tell somebody to try something I have not tried myself. If you don't want to chew than crush into powder. -
Weight loss milestones/how to celebrate?
VSGAnn2014 replied to doyouhear's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Ooooh! * Clothes - something pretty special * Massage - a truly great masseuse can change your life * Facial - or even better, a package of facials * Spray tan - a good one, not an orange one * Jewelry - never a wrong choice * New makeup - Sephora is the girl palace * Great bottle of wine - if you're into that and if you're allowing yourself any alcohol yet * Kayaking / canoeing trip - 'tis the season if you live in the northern hemisphere I could go on and on and on. Congratulations, by the way. You're doing great. -
How Closely Do You Stick to the Program?
samuelsmom replied to mnmlst's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I read the title of this thread I thought of myself and wondered if I was doing it wrong as I don't follow any "program." After reading all the posts I realize that I do! Protein/calories/fat/etc: I don't track any of it and think I would go nuts if I did. I had to do it pre-op and hated it. Made me feel like a "patient." However, I am aware of what I am eating. To me that is a real breakthrough. When I think about what I am eating I make much better choices. Protein first: Always No liquids with meals: Not a problem Exercise: Keep waiting to like it but don't yet... However, I do go to the gym at least twice a week and see a big difference! 64 oz water: I try but most days don't make it. Alcohol: I had my annual wine cooler during the Super Bowl and did fine! -
I am still awaiting approval for my surgery but from everything I've read and heard is that you really dont want to waste the caloric intake on an alcoholic beverage. I could be wrong but they are rather high in calories. Good luck on your surgery.
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Its tough an alcoholic and a smoker can avoid social situations putting them around other smokers or drinkers. food is everywhere and we need it to survive. Commercials are my worst enemy! Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Letting go things I love
Kaylamh replied to Sunshine4247's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I want to encourage you by saying that the cravings get SO MUCH better after surgery. Honestly. You won't be giving up a glass of wine forever. My surgeon says that you can start incorporating alcohol back in at 6 mos, but they recommend waiting until you hit your goal. The food cravings really do go away. Ask yourself: is pizza really worth your health? There are really good pizza crust substitutes that you can make with cauliflower that taste great and satisfy the craving. There is always a way around cravings. You can do this! -
what does a gallbladder attack feel like?
MN_Meg770 replied to angyplus5's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi there- Whatever happened? Are you ok? My gallbladder pain was on right side to the middle of my stomach area and it began after l ate greasy food or drank alcohol. It was a relief to get it removed! Hope you’re ok! megan -
The issues with alcohol and the lapband are that alcohol is empty calories, drinking alcohol can lower your resistance to making poor food choices, and you may be affected more quickly by a smaller amount of alcohol. I had a drink on Friday evening (16 months post-op) and felt the effects quite quickly.
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I know this post is older but I was reading everyone's stories and desperately need help. I am 38 year old female and 12 years post RNY and removal of gallbladder. I became lactose intolerant immediately after surgery but have had severe abdominal pains for years after drinking wine, alcohol, etc. I thought it was an ulcer but just had upper/lower scope done a few weeks ago; removed a couple polyps from colon but no big deal and no ulcer seen. I have been having bad headaches for years with chronic constipation, bloating, gas, vomiting and Dr after Dr to find no answers... A couple days ago I became the most ill of all!!! I started having the most severe stomach pain imaginable with extreme bloating, all of my joints hurt, face is swollen, I feel poisoned and feel like something just isn't right in the intestines... Me and my husband decided maybe it was gluten intolerance so we threw out everything that contained gluten and de-contaminated all dishes, etc. I have had low iron always but with the constipation already being so bad it makes it really hard to want to take iron supplement.... I have been sitting here all day, in tears at times from the pain, and just don't know what to do. Trying to get into Gastro Dr here is a month wait. Please help....
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COMPULSION to eat?
IndioGirl55 replied to sparky1582's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I wish I had your band - cuz mine doesn't do a darn thing for my compulsion to eat and I have optimal restriction.. I will eat my dinner - be physically full and still want to eat and I'm 3 yrs out. I try and distract myself - but if that doesn't work - I eat a 100 snack pack popcorn - They are my lifesavers - and yes sometimes I do eat 2 - but really after eating one I have taken care of the hand to mouth issues.. I don't keep dangerous foods in my house - period - If you were an alcoholic you wouldn't leave a bottle of booze on the kitchen counter.. When I go shopping - I look at the junk - candy - cheese puffs - and say - ah hell no they aren't worth it - and if I just need something (a treat) I buy 1 candy bar - I buy 1 small bag of chips - cuz after it's gone - it's gone.. I am like Sparky - I have great intentions of just eating 1 - 100 cal snack pack of cookie or whatever it happens to be - but end up eating the whole box ( or the whole whatever it is) - sugar is my heroin - it's my drug of choice - if I start I don't quit - so I make sure I only have 1 serving at my disposal.. There are certain things I can control – like Ice Cream for the most part – I have sf stuff in the house and I can limit myself to a serving – but if a bag of reese Peanut Butter cups were in the house – forget about it – they would be in my stomach – or in the trash.. I have my trigger foods – that I really try to stay away from. I have an addiction - I am in recovery for the last 3 yrs - but the want is still there - do I act on it no - but the desire is with me. The foods that I want to eat are all sliders so my band doesn't do a darn thing about stopping me.. What stops me is that I have lost 115 lbs and I feel so much better - I never want to be morbitly obese again.. I don't want to go back there - so I don't eat the crap that got me there in the 1st place -
Sure you can. The carbonated stuff is usually off limits for most of us but there are other choices out there. Be mindful of the calorie content of your choice, I go for Vodka and sugar free cranberry juice myself. Alcohol has no different effect on me because of the band either. Some say that they get drunk faster but I really don't see why that would be except that as we lose body mass, alcohol might affect us differently. I guess because with the band I can't drink as fast as I used to so maybe that balanced it out because I don't get drunk any faster.
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New and ready to go! I'm going to be banded beginning of Jan. One main question:
RestlessMonkey replied to lizreeka's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm not and wasn't a food addict so I can't address addiction transfer. Yes I weighed 405 but it wasn't an addiction, or at least not like to cigarettes or drugs. HOWEVER I did have other issues with food! And yes my life is 1000000% better already and I am just getting started. The BIG difference is hope. Not optimism, but hope. I've been able to diet well in the past but always gained back everything plus 20-30 more pounds. Now I know when I get tired of a diet, the band can help keep me in place until I muster the energy to go on again. And once I hit goal, that restriction will help keep me there. To me, the band was the missing ingredient. Now that I've found it, my life will never ever be the same again. The hardest part for me was the liquid diet my surgeon had me on for 2 weeks post op. Lots of people do turn to gambling or alcohol though, but a good therapist can help you past that if it becomes an issue for you! :smile2: -
alcohol on the band?
Butterfly Queen 111 replied to angieband's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have read that after being banded alcohol hits you harder than it did before so be careful.My surgeon's office recommended trying a first drink at home to see how it effects you before doing any public drinking.Well also alcohol could hit you harder after being banded becasue as your weight goes down your tolerence level will too-thinner people are ""cheap drunks'' and can get really buzzed on less alocohol. -
Your story is so inspiring. I started finding comfort in food at a very young age. I am an adult child of an alcoholic and have had many difficult days learning that eating for comfort has taken a such a toll on my quality of life. The band is the best thing I have ever did for myself. Thanks for posting!!
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Weight Gaining
Allison0927 replied to Califdreamer's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 7 months out and 95 pounds down - and i weigh daily without fail on my bathroom scale after using restroom (and naked) first thing in morning before getting in shower. My weight can fluctuate within about 3-4 pounds overnight - in other words there have been major short-term swings over the months. Sometimes this is due to me having more calories the day before, bloating before/after/during ovulation/period, amount of salt/water retained in my system, alcohol night before (like I'm dehydrated the next morning - my weight is falsely super down by a few pounds - but it's all regained the next day from hydrating). Take heart - I do not know many people who go down on the scale every single day - there are going to be fluctuations - (and different scales always produce different results). Just stick to what you are doing and you will get to goal!!!! -
Hello there! I love this site as everyone is so honest and open and it has really helped me with my research and options. My short (but often unfortunately repeated) story is a weight struggler from aged 10 now 34 need to lose for my little one's sake and mine. Sick of seeing person in a mirror that is not me. need help - drastically. I lost 4 st in 4 mnths on CD last year (loved the mid bit where I was released of thoughts of food)- nearly gained all that again - same old story diff diet ... I know a band will suit me as when I had my 2 pregnancies I was lighter both times at the end - than at the beginning! NHS/ PCT won't fund so only option is to go private (prob diff story if i was an alcoholic or drug user). Now or never for me as the beleif in myself losing weight virtually none. Hadn't much money so was relieved to find europesurgery; I was scheduled to be banded with Chris De Buyrne(? is that right) in Belgium at beginning of Sept but family intervened - or rather sister - and stumped up £3k (bless her) for me to stay alot closer in UK and have package which includes psycholigical assistance. So now I am awaitiing my LAP-BAND® op (with Spire) in Sept - date tbc! Any other Septemberbanders (hee!) out there? please say hi! x
