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I quit smoking 5 months prior to surgery. Had to be smoke free for 3 months before they would even consider doing my surgery. I haven't had one urge to smoke since I quit. I figured if I'm putting myself through all of this to get heathy I will do everything to make sure I don't start smoking up again.
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Once again sorry for this post but i love the support here you guys are awesome. My parents have been on vacation for the past week and a half so some evenings i was kind of lonely which left me thinking about things...mainly things with the ex husband Looking back on the last 2 years I feel like an idiot. Why did I not leave the day I said I love you and he said he couldn't say it back. Why didn't I question things more when he got very possessive of his phone and wouldn't let me touch it. Why didn't I speak up when he went out with his female friends and didn't want me to come. I still want to think he wad not being unfaithful, at least physically, but all the classic signs were there and I feel like an idiot for not leaving two years ago
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I am six weeks out with my new sleeve, although the weight is coming off a lot slower then expected. I lost a total of 23#.. Although I lost the majority if it with pre and post op liquid diet.. About 20.. once i Started full solids I only lost 3#.. On top of it.. Once I eat about an hour later I am starving .. I am eating majority of diet full of protein...do u think I an hungry or indigestion???
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So I got this weird allergy. It started on my chest as red bumps about 5 days ago. I then noticed they turned into brown patches. Then I noticed it was on my back, and really bad!!! I'm about to be 3 weeks post op on Tuesday. Should I be worried? Mom wants me to go to the hospital, I think I can wait to see my PCP. I'm just scared it's one of my organs or something lol
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Waiting for insurance approval !
Kookichu replied to Froggy63's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on getting through the requirements! Insurance approval shouldnt take too long...a week or so. Best wishes to you. -
I don't know your stats but 800 calories a day doesn't seem too high to me. Unless you're really tiny and inactive, you should be able to lose on that amount. I mostly eat mini-meals throughout the day. I start eating at about 6 AM when I have coffee before work and I eat every 2-3 hours or so until about 6-7 PM (like maybe 6 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, 5 PM and 6-7 PM). I'm naturally more hungry in the daytime and not so much at night, so I don't usually need to eat at night. It looks something like this: 1. 6 AM: Morning latte (made with Kitu Super coffee, 10g or Protein and no sugar) 2. 8 AM: 1 scrambled egg 3. 10 AM: Yogurt 4. 12 PM: 1 chicken thigh 5. 2 PM: sugar-free pudding 6. 4 PM: Lunch meat wrap made with Mission Carb Balance tortilla 8. 6-7 PM (Nighttime snack): cheese stick When I was still losing, I restricted carbs but not calories, so if I had a hungry day I might eat a little more or conversely I might have a low appetite day and eat less. I ate around 800 calories a day from 6 months through about 18 months, so I guess that's why it doesn't seem excessive to me. I did not have weekend treats while I was losing (although I did have special-occasion treats, like Christmas and my birthday). The more often you eat on-plan, the faster your weight loss, but you get to decide the balance between losing weight and enjoying life. Just be alert to how things affect you, so you can adjust if there is a problem.
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Hey everyone! I am just going into week 4. I must say I am hungry a lot lord than expected! I drink plenty of water but I’m never satisfied in the evenings what is a typical normal day for you? do you have treats at the weekend? i feel stressed I am having up to 800 kcal already let me know if I am being silly or what ideas you have and ideas of what to eat! Thank you!!! Daniella
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Did anyone need to lose 200+ lbs?
Chris R replied to bettyb71's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 450 when I started the program, lost 60 lbs in 9 months pre-op, and have lost 38 more in 9 weeks post-op. I feel confident that I will be able to reach my goal of 150, a 300 lb total loss. The sleeve is a great tool, you just have to follow the directions! -
Can I get your personal weight loss success story?
Autumn Riley Arnold posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can everyone who'd like to participate, tell me how much you lost: 1 month after surgery... 3 months... 6 months... A year and further? I know everyone's different so I'd like to get as many experiences as possible! Thanks! =) -
This is kind of funny because after I swim (1 hour) I am starving! My mother who also swims actually feels less like eating. Shrug. So I always plan to eat afterwards. Not sure if others will disagree (only have had one fill so no restriction) but before I eat I have a drink of water. I then eat my meal. Since I don't have restriction I usually feel like I could eat more (my doctor says 3 oz protein, 1/4 veggie, 1/4 startch). You might want to have a go to snack that after you've eaten and then waited 10 minutes that you can have if you are still ravenously hungry. Here are some thoughts grilled chicken, cheese stick, veggie, fruit. I live alone so I have the option of just not buying foods that I should'nt be eating. A greek yogurt with fruit would also only be about 160 calories which would be better than the cookies. Also how about sugar free pops?
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Ok. On days that I work out I usually do 40-50 mins of cardio. If the machines are right I am burning about 300-400 calories. Well the issue is both times this week I have been starved, like to the point that I came home and binged. On crap may I add. Like today I had 3 cookies with frosting at the tune of 455 calories. Don't know why just did. And that was after I had two steak tacos. Just need to figure out how to work around this. HELP any ideas of what you do or don't do that works. Do you eat first or right after or what. Do you eat the extra calories that you burned off or still try to eat whatever you usually do. Thanks
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surgery date 4/2/18 hw 321 sw 284 cw 239 1 gw 170 2 gw 140 i feel good but really have to constantly wk at getting my calories & water in.i am super busy at wk & sometimes only have a few mins to decide if i should eat or drink.i get filled up so quickly.i always get my protein in but struggling some days to get my water in.i do cardio 5-6 times a week,anywhere from 36-70 mins.,depending on how i feel.im getting sick of eating the same things.i like to cook but so hard to track all the ingredients & then either have to freeze or throw away before it gets eaten.i just have been eating simpler,less processed foods.i dont get to my vegs & fruits as often as i would like,since im trying to use space for water & protein.my nut wants me eating 3 times a day,no snacks ideally.im allowed 600-800 calories a day.i cant wait to have lean red meat & pork when i get to 6months.i hope everyone else is hanging in there & feeling well.please let me know how the rest of u april sleevers are doing.
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i would listen to your doctor. as long as you're not hungry and are losing weight i wouldn't get a fill just yet. i had my 2nd fill in june and haven't felt the need for another one (if anything i'm a little too tight). my weight loss had plateau'd for about 2 weeks but now i'm losing again. patience is the key here. you want the weight to come off slowly.
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Going well with the low fat low carb diet now. I'm actually not feeling as hungry lately due to smaller portions I've been eating, think my body is getting used to it :clap2: On Monday I start my liquid diet for the next two weeks till surgery, can't believe it is almost here. I notice that I want to sleep sooo much more cuz I just want to wake up and have it be another day closer to my surgery. I hope I'm not being naive by thinking I will be so much happier. I would love to have self-control consistently...hopefully my band will help me do that.
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Scheduling pre-op diet visits UHC
SleevieInNewJersey posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have visit #4 coming up on Friday of my supervised 6 month diet (UHC provider). I have been very strict on going exactly one month apart. Each time has been on the 22nd or 23rd of the month. I may need to push this months visit to the 30th of the month. My visits have been, Dec 22, Jan 22, Feb 23... Will March 30 cause an issue in the connective monthly visits since its a week later than the previous visits. I guess I could call the insurance company, but would love to know any real world experiences. Thank you! -
6 weeks post surgery how much should I be eating
photogirl70 replied to teemags48's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my sleeve on 7/31. I've been told that ideally I should aim for 3 meals and 2 snacks. I was told that 1 shake can be a meal replacement with a goal of 60-90 g of protein per day. I usually start my day with a premier shake and get the rest though food. -
confused about what is going on...help
rainbow_runner replied to valoryeyes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded Feb 18 (2 weeks ago) and experienced exactly the same sensation. If it's any consolation, two weeks on and I am now belching like a trooper, LOL. Relax, what you're experiencing is normal - it just feels like nothing you've ever experienced before. It will quickly get a lot better. I'm back to eating regular food and feeling normal hunger, although still satisfied with a lot less than I used to. I still expect that to change over the next couple of weeks before my first fill - expecting that as my stomach continues to heal I'll be able to eat more than I am now - which is not good - which is why a fill is going to be needed. So just rest and try not to dwell on your symptoms. It'll all be worth it in the end! -
I didn’t get to the point of needing this surgery by cheating on a diet one time, or eating one piece of candy at a time, or whatever etc. I’m trying to avoid that thinking because for me once leads to twice leads to a week. Everyone has their own stopping points I suppose but it reminds when I quit smoking for good...I never had that one more cigarette. I’m determined to stick to my preop diet to prove to myself that I can and will stick to the post op diet.
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I'm on day 4 of my 10 day liver reduction diet and have had a bit if food each day. Usually more veg, some lean protien, or cottage cheese. Mine is very strict (3-4 protein shakes and 1/2 c. Non-starchy veg each day), and I'm confused why I'm even on it, as I am getting a revision that is altering my intestine where the large and small connect, at the opposite end from where the pouch and liver are. I'm going to call the dietician tomorrow to ask about it. All the liquid is killing me, and I'm a teacher and can't just go to the bathroom whenever I want. :-( (Also, this diet is making me whiny. Please excuse my mope.)
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Hi everyone.... Well, i am 3 weeks post op today and today was my first day of solids.....I had about 2oz of tuna and while I was eating it was good but when I felt full I stopped... This was about 30min ago....now I cant stop, well....burping, sorry if it is gross....should i be scared or is it normal ?. I feel like I just ate two big macs and fries !!!!.... And I am suppose to eat more in 2 hrs !!!!! So...scared or normal Ale
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Week 3 Pre-Op diet...having PMS and HUNGRY!
LumpySpacePrincess posted a topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
Starting my 3rd week on the pre-op diet. It was a breeze before, but now that PMS has come around I am absolutely STARVING! Any suggestions for getting through? My pre-op diet looks like this: 3 Protein shakes per day (I use EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control) 1 solid meal consisting of: 4-6 ounces very lean protein 1 non-packed cup salad greens with fat free, oil free dressing 1 cup steamed non-starchy veg I don't want to go off my plan, just wondering how I can dress all this up to make it more filling. -
I hit my half way mark today!!! :thumbup: I am so happy! :thumbup:I have 40 more to go. Since I've been keeping my food dairy at myfitnesspal.com it has made it easier to count the calories now. I used to hate doing it. I also keep track of my exercise workout there. It has really helped keep me on track with my food. I was keeping a dairy of just the food I hate, not the amount or calorie count. You could say it was a practice run till I could find a website that meet my needs. I'm still working out twice a week in a Zumba class (LOVE IT :cool:) and I want to start back up in my water aerobics class too. Now with school back in I need to work that into my schedule. I have an appointment w/my doctor this week but I think I'm going to push it back a few months to (last fill was in July) see if I continue losing easily. :yikes: I've heard that as you lose you need it tighter to keep your sweet spot--right now I like how tight I am. Have a great day everyone! :laugh:
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I wonder this same thing. I'm 9 mths out, 10 lbs from goal and can eat more (more often, not more volume tho) so I wonder if I'm stretching my stomach. My dr told me that since they take out the stretchy "fundus" of the stomach, u hafta work really hard to stretch it out. Then I've read other peoples drs say the opposite, that it's not that hard. I also listen to my body, never measuring or weighing anything. I get full very fast (usually less than 10 small bites) = 1 egg, 1 pc of bacon or 5 bites of chicken, 1/3 of an aritchoke, 2 Tb of rice. But I've been getting hungry withint a couple hrs. usually 1/2 carton or yogurt or 12 almonds helps but I don't think I should be eating every 2 hrs. If I don't eat something at 9pm, I'm awake at 2 am scrounging thru the frig for something to eat. So I usually have 1/2 PB and banana sandwich at bedtime. I'd like to see some answers to this also. I know what most people will say:measure out ur food and only eat that amt. I guess that would ensure stretching. So does ur stomach stretch naturally over time, do u stretch it out by eating too much or is it really hard to stretch it (as my dr told me)???
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He endorses everything, and has the best weightloss plan every other week. Drives me crazy to watch him anymore, so I don't:)
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Hubby Is Going To Have Lapband Surgery I Have Lots Of ? About What To Cook Him After?
kayleesmom04 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
my husband is going to be having lapband surgery and I have tons of questions. We have 3 kids ages 3 5 and 8 and then me and him. but my question is what types of meals do you all cook? I am overweight by about 50 lbs so could definitely benefit from eating healthier. but I am wondering is there meals you love to make? now that you have band. meaning like after u have gotten back to eating normal food. I guess how do i figure out what things to cook. ps i am a previous ww'er that hasnt done to well with cooking eating healthy. thanks he is 6ft and 343 and has sleep apnea as comorbdity only. he goes the 28th for first visit with diet/psych people. so probably banded in march since he has to do 6 month diet per insurance but his primary said could change becuase he has done ww in past most recently from sept 2011-march 2012.
