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Holy crap! Has it been two weeks since August 22nd... Yup, it sure has!! It went by fast, at the time it didn't.. But now it feels like it did.. This past week I really feel like I've felt my best. I had a few "baby's day out" days.. Yesterday I ran some errands, didn't get exhausted or sore... I think I'm really to increase my walking. I weighed myself today... Surgery day weight was 256, and today I weighed 242. That's 14 lbs in two weeks?! I'll take that! Target skirt here I come! I should have taken measurements on surgery day, but I didn't. I'm going to do that today, to see how many inches I'm losing now, especially with the increase in exercise. I'm doing better with my intake. Yesterday I got super close to my 60/64.. Today we'll see how I do. I'm kicking myself because we got the bariatric advantage protein meal replacement shakes, and it's super gross!! High in protein, but waaayyy toooo sweet!! But I made one with some peanut butter and a little chocolate syrup and it was ok.. But ick.. After I finish the bag, I might go back to my EAS stuff. Hopefully by then I'll be on mushies atleast. I have one more week of just liquids, then move on to mushies.. The first thing I want is a scrambled egg with cheese!! Very first thing on my mushies list!! I am amazed at how bad I want real food. The process of chewing real food, I miss that! I am having problems with not chugging my drinks. Before I could down a half bottle of water only having to come up for air.. I can't do that now.. I was sooo thirsty at church on Sunday, I got an applejuice. I started just chugging it, I thought I was going to puke during worship! I had to sit down and just be like uuuggghhhhh.... Anyhoo... How are the other newly sleeved peeps doing? Or older sleeved? What's your story?
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Congrats on the weight lost, it's amazing how quickly you are losing! I'm only a few weeks behind you in having vsg and I'm hoping to lose about 60-70 lbs at 6 months out. You are doing great, keep those voices quiet, and work on a plan that works for you.
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Congratulations Brenda! :clap2: I had that feeling sometimes... like you forget to breath or it skips a beat. I spoke to the nurse at my surgery and she said that it was quite normal. Haven't noticed it happening in the last week. I suggest you call your doctor's office just to be sure.
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PCOS/Endometriosis
RTL1234 replied to Mo3orLess1116's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Fellow PCOS’er here too... I’m only 6 weeks post op but I’ve had two periods so far. I had not had one in 18 months, then one week into my pre op diet I started. It wasn’t too bad. Then 36 days later I started again. This time, holy hell...it was like a damn broke loose. TMI. I called the doctor it freaked me out. I bled less/clots after having multiple kids! They said it was totally normal and it’s just the crazy hormones. I am hoping for more symptom relief as time goes on! -
PCOS/Endometriosis
Luna805 replied to Mo3orLess1116's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was diagnosed with PCOS/Endometriosis before surgery. I’m only 2 months post op and have not yet noticed any relief as far as pain/symptoms go. I actually had a large cyst rupture 2 weeks ago. But, my Gynecologist is still optimistic that further weight loss might turn things around. His opinion is that it’s too early to determine if a weight change will help. But I did notice small positive results. First time in YEARS I didn’t break out in hormonal acne. My face always bloomed around that time of month and my skin is smooth and looks amazing. Ditching sugar, eating Whole Foods and limiting carbs to 20-30 a day I think is also helping. Sugar can make symptoms worse and I learned that on my own, nobody ever told me. I would of switched my diet years ago if I knew. Hopefully at my year mark I’ll be able to know if the surgery helped. -
It took me a full week to feel human again. You might want to check your temperature and make sure you're not running a fever though.
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51 and TONS of fun: My Story
Hayleymillay replied to Hayleymillay's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I got home two days ago. Overall, the whole experience was great! The only problem about Tijuana is that there is not much to do but go to the mall and spend money. The beach was beautiful and exciting; lots of music and color, happy people ...and amazing smelling food! LOL. I plan on going back to indulge in small amounts on my sleeversary. I'm down about 3 pounds since the surgery. Now 184 from 197 three weeks ago. Yay! -
When discharged, I was advised not to drive for at least three days.
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1 week, but I am almost 3 weeks out and I just barely started driving again because it hurt to drive, getting in and out and even the pedals and I just got so tired. I still won't drive long distance alone
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Your fill thoughts.....
hamltmom replied to Whillow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You didn't say, are you getting enough liquids in? I too have a 10 cc band and am now at 6 cc's. I am having a rough time with it now. I spoke with my nutritionist today and she told me to go back to eating soft foods for a week or so. I just went up to the 6 cc's 1 1/2 weeks ago. I'm having back pain really bad, and we've decided that I must be overeating and that is my overly full feeling now. It's extremely uncomfortable. I was having troubles getting enough liquid in, but now that I've gone back to the soft foods, I feel like I'm getting closer to reaching my liquid intake goal. So if you're not getting enough liquids in, try to do so. It really does help to keep you feeling full. If you are getting enough liquids, then you probably do need another small fill. Good Luck! -
Had my bypass and I have struggled since day 1 first pain now 3 weeks of nausea and tonight I coughed/threw up blood. Idk if the blood is just from my stomach and esophagus irritated from all the dry heaving and throwing up or what what do u all think? Anyone experience coughing/throwing up bright red blood?
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So the pain finally went away and my shoulder feels better. Thanks for the advice to keep moving bandsters. It really help, but now I'm in liquid diet hell. If I drink one more whey protein shake. I feel like I am starving. I have also been a tad bit bad. I ate a small bite of a chicken panini sandwich my daughter had,but after I chewed it I spit it out. Big mistake. That tiny morsel of normal came back in the form of exposive diarrhea, I know tmi, but someone has got to say it and days later I thought I could have a chicken chunk. It was soft and it's chicken right healthy. Wrong!!! Same thing that happen before happened again so no more cheating for me.But I have got to tell you I'm raging bitch :smile: on this liquid diet.Yes I have gone from 316 to 296 in two weeks :thumbup: but when came I use my teeth again.
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Oh yea I remember that pain. Everyone told me it would just feel like I had done some sit-ups. It was horrible! It was about two weeks before I thought I was gonna make it thru. Hang in there and take it easy!
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Dr. very impressed with my progress, says I am doing all the right things, and is happy enough with my weight loss to hold off my 1st fill for another 3 weeks. Great news was he released me to go back to aqua-aerobics yayaa!!! Although I am not losing weight post op as much as I thought I would, I know that I will never weigh this weight again, so every pound off is a pound off forever! Looking forward to a lot of good things this year!
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only six days until i get my band
the best me replied to jrowell's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions
Jennifer, you are gonna do great and it will all be fine. I have a bit over two weeks to wait for my surgery, but the jitters are creeping in occasionally. Sometimes I think "OMGosh, what the hell am I doing?!!" and then I realize I'm just stressed. I know because I'm cursing. And it passes and I get excited again. Keep posting and begging for encouragement. Things get busy and hectic around here (LBT) and we can hardly keep up...don't be afraid to yell over the din..."here I am!!!" Your gonna do great! -
How long before you saw your weight loss?
Davalrie replied to Disabledaccount's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have notice in my face and legs are smaller. I am 5 weeks out. I lost 16 pounds at my 1 week post op visit. I have not weighed in since. I don't want to be OCD about weighing like I know I can. I see my nutritionist on 11/20. -
First Few Weeks Post Op. Any tips or tricks?
HARTMOM replied to AweLauren's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi @@AweLauren -- I am also a newbie here -- I just had surgery on 11/7. I am already down 24 pounds which is wicked scary for me to see if all flying off so fast. I have been just really taking things slow with myself and being patient. My biggest obstacle is making wise choices since I have been advanced to the pureed stage of things. This makes it tricky, because I get a little hungrier than just being on the Protein shakes and I am also exercising 4 times per week. However, I have quickly learned to try to ignore HEAD HUNGER where you brain tells you to eat because heck, you should and it's what you are used to doing. I have 2 little ones and cooking for them is sometimes stressful because I am used to tasting their foods. Had to quit that also. What has helped me the most aside from joining this forum a few days ago -- is JOURNALING my feelings about food, my emotions, and the times I tried to indulge in something I shouldn't have only to be found laying in the fetal position in PURE pain. I'd love to hear from anyone else who may be further along -- or just hear about what you have experienced as well? When was your surgery? THart -
Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Looking for female who went from approx 300lbs, down to a healthy weight
kristy6 replied to CorvetteFerrari's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey Corvette, I weighed in at 340 on the day of my surgery on feb.5th 2008 and now i weigh 221 as of the morning. I am not at goal yet but i am getting there. I am going to try and lose about 60 or so more pounds. I have been stalled about 2 months now but I think my body is just trying to ajust to all this change.. or I hope thats it anyway lol. I am here for you and believe me I may need your shoulder sometimes to cause it is a roller coaster ride!! my email is kristy6@hotmail.com please feel free to contact me anytime if i can help I surly will try!! -
Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Looking for female who went from approx 300lbs, down to a healthy weight
Step2els replied to CorvetteFerrari's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am 36 and so very happy where I am going with this lose you remind me of me I think I am your sister from another mother for real we sound alot alike in many ways the fashion and the seperating from clothes until last week I was pinning my pants underneath my brastrap because I just knew they still fit. I was a size 30/32 at 331lbs I am now a size 14/16 at 224lbs and plan on loosing about 50-75 more and then I will see how i feel and lok to me. If you ever need to talk let me know and I am here. My surgeon has a clothing exchange and I just took six bags of clothes there it helps to know others will beenfit. Ericka step2els@aol.com -
Cheznoel is right.....Rome was not built in a day. Don't under estimate the assault this surgery has on your body. I was very much out of sorts for a good 2.5 weeks, and didn't really feel "good" until 4 weeks. During the first three weeks I had weepy moments, and felt very frustrated at times. Even yesterday, I was so out of sorts, and all I wanted to do was eat......but I couldn't. I wanted to take a sleeping pill to escape, but I had to just sit with the feelings & wait for it to pass. Give yourself a break.... If you feel sad or out of sorts, allow yourself to feel it; don't fight it. Just rest, go for a walk, read a book, etc. The days will pass soon enough, and you will come through this.
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Feeling Great! (8 days post op)
MistyB replied to buchannon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's amazing how different doctors do different post op diets. I am 7 days post op and start shakes today. I do liquids & shakes for 1 week, then move to creamed soups. I can't have mushies for 2 more weeks.....yikes! I want more! I see my NUT today and since I feel fine and hungry, I hope she let's me try something early. -
Moving onto foods to fast? Please share your post op phases.
ShrinkingButtercup replied to Faithoftheheart's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I recently got my stages and it completely skips a liquid phase. (Except the one night in the hospital). Then it goes right to two weeks of pureed foods. After that? Solids. Every plan is as different as the surgeon. I trust my surgeon. Also, I trust my ability to listen to my body and know what to do if the plan doesn't quite work. (Call my surgeon's office in a flailing panic. Kidding!) -
Well, went in for my 6 week post op appt today. Im officially down 37.2 lbs! Down from a size 20 to a 16! My eating issues are a little better today as I've gone back to liquids and soup. Anyone else 6 weeks out? How's your progress?
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Just got my plane ticket.. OMG, this is getting more and more real!
SerendipityHappens posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Just booked my flight to SanDiego. I'll be flying out of Boston on March 12 for my March 13th Surgery date. I just can't stop smiling now. Clicking the "buy now" for the tickets just made this all finally start to feel real. I don't know how I'll contain my excitement for the next three months! -
How much did you lose the first 2 months?
saflo438 replied to majorsmama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not even 2 months and I am about 33 pounds down. I lost 20 really fast!! And now I'm slowing to a normal loss every week. Like a pound or so a day. Definitely losing more inches or something because my clothes do not fit at all!!
