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When can i eat solid foods
♕ajtexas♕ replied to clarissa83's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You will see that everyone's doctor and post op diet is different. I know it's had (I had 2 weeks of liquids, then 1 week of muchies). Drink a lot, lots of sugar free popsicles. And know that each day it will get better. You are doing great! Before you know it this will be long behind you. -
desertmom... everything you are saying i was feeling last week and i was banded a week before you on the 21... believe me what a difference a week makes...i am not feeling 100% yet but night and day between last week and this week.. i cant believe these people who are back at work in a few days that was definatly not me... i was in the hospital for 2 nights and on the couch for about 8 days.... just hang in there it will get better i promise!!
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Failing at the life change....
Sassygirl06 replied to mahow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've messed up plenty along my journey..only human comes to mind in these situations. I've had times where I am shaking my head at myself for the decisions I have made. The best thing to do is not beat yourself up about it. Except that you will make mistakes, but try to avoid the temptations. I always make sure to eat in three hour intervals, avoiding being hungry helps me stay away from temptations. Also making sure to have plenty of good food choices available. When I am shopping at the store I try to stay on the edges and avoid the middle. All of the produce, meats, cheeses and fresh product are always set up on the ends of the stores, and in the middle are all the things to avoid, such as cookies, chips, and crackers. Always make sure to go shopping just after you finished eating...this helps you to buy better foods, and less as well. Try to reward meeting your food goals with non food rewards. Ie....if you make it your goal to not cheat on your eating plan for 3 days or maybe even a week treat yourself to something you enjoy that doesn't involve eating...movie, or getting a facial, or having a pedicure. It doesn't have to be huge, just something you enjoy. Then repeat. Also, allow yourself to "cheat" every once in a while. Never say that you CAN'T have anything, because this makes your mouth water for them even more. If you have an obsessive thought about a food that can't be quenched, then have a little bit of it, then throw the rest away. Sorry this is so long, but you should know you're not alone...we all have times where we slip. You got this! Good luck! -
Protein and Herbalife
Inner Surfer Girl replied to christinamejia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am not familiar enough with Herbalife so don't know for sure, but you need to read labels very carefully. What is the carb to protein ratio? Doesn't Herbalife have a lot of carbs? At three weeks out you should be adding more food sources of protein. What does your NUT say? Are you following your program? Are you getting in all of your protein and fluids every day? Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed? Are you avoiding starches and sugar? Are you exercising? Almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery. If you are doing everything you are supposed to then you just may be experiencing your first stall. Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall -
No problems during or after my first puree today, but I'm with you on what I hope is just a mini-stall...3 days so far +/-.2
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Congratulations!!! Your weight loss is really impressive! I too still feel some pain (on my left shoulder) but keep thinking that it's totaly worth it! I was already 14 lbs down after a week, can't wait to jump on a scale this Saturday again! I am seriously :heart:ing my sleeve! You are totally right, no real hunger only head-hunger, in my case it goes away the moment I don't see food anymore (so after dinner with my hubby, or after lunch with friends). Thank goodness I don't have a TV, so no annoying commercials that could stimulate my head hunger! Congratulations again!
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I'm a newbie! Just adding my story....
SlimBra replied to SlimBra's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
update!! got my approval this morning and broke the news to my employer that I will be out for 6 weeks! Still letting him soak in that shock!! I have scheduled my surgery for Oct 26....so i have time to get my desk in order for my time away! thanks friends for all your kind words of support! ok...now I need to make my lists and get my stuff in order. Anyone recommend anything that is not the standard: chewable Vitamins, broths, jellos.....anything that you thought was helpful? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App -
Hi! My name is Janet and I am new here. I am 3 and 1/2 months into my 7 monthly consults with my PCP for insurance purposes. I just found out this week that I have sleep apnea, yea me. So that goes on my list of co-morbidities, along with hypertension. At the rate I'm going I need to hurry up and have my surgery before they find anything else wrong with me! I am very excited about getting banded even though I still have a bit longer to wait. I am trying to incorporate healthier ways of eating now... but this is not the time of the year to be eating healthy. Well, that's my story and here I am.:rolleyes2:
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my few weeks was kind hard to but it was with acid reflux that stuff had me singing bass! i wanted to see the other MD ( eval) i tend to eat coz its there, im at my max in a 4cc band i told Dr. mackenzie i was hungry at the end of may she gave me 1.5 then a week later filled me all the way up. your weight is good thats like 10 pounds a month,we are goin on month 4 so thats good. at times it falls off me then stops am i getting punked by my own scale..LOL well "WE MUST HANG IN THERE" we come to far to turn around are you walking? and other type of exersice?
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Exercise Post-Hernia Repair
Naughty Glitter Goddess replied to mousecat88's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Hi! I had a rather large umbilical hernia repaired at the same time of my bypass on Aug 15. My surgeon did say that I would be at a greater risk of a hernia in the future but that I should still be able to exercise. My program requires follow up appointments every 3 months including with a physical therapist. He had me start with just walking post op. I progressed to adding weight machines for stability with a low weight after a couple of weeks. About 3 months post op I moved on to free weights and now at 6 months I continue to be able to increase the weight I use during my strength training. I check in with my body a lot to make sure I'm not getting any tingling or burning sensations around my belly button (first indicator things are having too much tension) and I always wear a weight belt. He did tell me that it would probably be smart to stay away from jerk & cleans and other rapid heavy-weight moves. But there's very little overall that I have to stay away from. I would highly recommend going slowly with increasing weight. The other thing is that it was 3 months before I was able to do any ab-focused exercises. It was really uncomfortable.- 1 reply
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Banded 4/24/08 - Newbie
*susan* replied to willowcrown's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi and congrats on getting banded. I, as do many bandsters, had the same problem with major constipation. After over a week, I finally took Milk of Magnesia and within an hour things were "moving". -
Everything I Eat Or Drink Hurts
bosoxgirl1966 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 12 days post op and really haven't had any problems with liquids. As of yesterday everything I eat or drink hurts. My 2 week check up is Tuesday. I hope I can hang on until then. Anybody else have this problem? -
Mine is just awful. I have lost 170 pounds now, have about 15 to my goal. My arms, thighs and stomach are the worse. My doc and surgeon have both said that I will be a good candidate for the stomach surgery and have a very good chance of having insurance pay for it. I work out with weights at least once a week. I can actually see the muscle definition under the baggy skin. I am hoping that it will get a bit better with time.
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Post-Op Broken Tastebuds?
Bryn Dawson replied to CaliforniaJenn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery on 7/12 and I did have the same issue you did with Water (and other things). Today at exactly two weeks out my tastebuds are pretty much back to normal except that I am even more sensitive to bitter things than I was already. Everything else seems like it is the same as it used to be. Dunno what causes it. It's weird. -
I am so gassy and nauseated!!! Just adjusting to eating and post surgery discomfort. I know it will get better.
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I Dont Know What Im Doing Wrong?
Before 50 replied to Jessica89's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well by looking at your ticker youv'e lost 63 lbs in 7 weeks.....I don't think you are doing any wrong. I am 8 weeks post op and have lost 43 lbs. and I thought that was good. I sucks that you can't eat though. I have tried just about everything by now and I haven't had a problem yet with anything. Did you have food problems before your surgery? I hope you are able to start eating soon and I wish I had some words of wisdom to help you out. I certainly have no problem getting my calories in. Take care and the best of luck. -
I Dont Know What Im Doing Wrong?
Threetimesacharm replied to Jessica89's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You have lost 63 pounds in 7 weeks? Fantastic!! Your body will stall, it is adjusting to the massive weight loss. Hang it there it will get moving. I also find if I eat too much say 1000 calories I gain, so don't always listen to what the NUT may say, you know your body the best. -
I think you're doing fine. Personally, I fall off the wagon about once a month (most people call it PMS) and I have an overwhelming desire to devour everything I see. Ah, thank you Lap Band for the limitations you put on my insatiable appetite! For me, the fix is to make sure I don’t surround myself by trigger foods. I buy candy, but not candy that I like enough to sit and eat an entire bag worth. I avoid carbs because for me, one carb = two carbs = three carbs and so on. I buy a lot of healthy veggies and fruits and make it a point to veg out on those as opposed to more fatty alternatives. In regards to the emotional eating, that’s more complicated. I think a big part of resolving that issue is discovering why you are eating- which emotion are you ‘overcoming’ by indulging? For me, it’s boredom. As long as I can avoid boredom, I can avoid emotional eating. What causes you to emotionally eat? Are you stressed out? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Bored? There are other ways to address these emotions besides eating. Google has quite a few options for addressing emotional eating. Some of them have been very successful for me. Best of luck to you- keep up the excellent work J
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My husband went on the pre op diet with me and is continuing to keep his portions down so between the two of us our food bill has dropped by about $75A a week. We had roast pork a few nights ago and would usually only have enough meat left for sandwiches the next day, well we got two evening meals for 4 and one lunch and i fed almost half of it to the dog this morning. A chicken does 2 meals now and i am not buying my lunch at work. Saving money is a real unexpected bonus.
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My bariatric coach gave me a great idea: She said if you take the money you WOULD BE spending on eating out and fast food every week and deposit it into a jar, at one year you would have enough money to buy you a completely new wardrobe or go on a nice vacation! I'm taking her advice!
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Just approved August 26, surgery in two weeks. I had to start my preop diet that day. Boy, I have been running around all weekend buying my vitamins, isopure protein powder and other items. My first opinion of protein drink......not bad. I chose vanilla. Looking forward to this transformation.
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Surgery in 4 days and I am in a funk
DLCoggin replied to lisalisalisa's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Tomorrow's the big day Lisa and it's very likely that you won't have any appetite for at least a couple of weeks and possibly longer. You're gonna love the new you!! -
Has anyone experienced their band getting tighter all of the sudden even months after getting a fill? I had my last fill on 1-24-11, and I was feeling comfortable where I was and have not needed a fill since. It was tight enough but not too tight to be able to eat without getting stuck or any problems. This week my band for some reason has become so tight that it hurts even to drink Water. It is the weirdest thing. food hurts terribly to eat, even if its soft food. I can feel it pass through the band and its really uncomfortable. I don't throw up, its just painful. I have a sensation of heartburn and when I breath really deep I can actually feel my mind squeezing. Not sure what to do. Anyone been through this? should i get a little fill removed? It is just weird that I have been okay for 2 months and then all the sudden my band has a mind of its own..
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Can I Get The Lismissdiva Boot Camp And Back To Basics?
dianas5657 posted a topic in Fitness & Exercise
Hello, I am new to the Forum....I was poking around on line as I am 6 months out and went up by 1 pound. I eat what I am supposed do but I do not drink any Protein. I do eat my protein first and veggies and have spent $100's on protein but I hate the taste of all of them. I also do not like Water but have started to incorporate eating ice all day....I walk 5 days a week and have just started (this week) doing The Phase program with Jilliam Michael.... I need 2 things some good protein ideas....I cannot stand the milk based..I have always been lactose intolerant and cannot stand milk. I also need some food ideas...I started reading lables and have found some great tasting high protein foods but after 6 months of salads for lunch and a boiled egg for Breakfast...Meat from the George Forman grill and veggies I would like some alternatives.. I find myself eating what I should not to break up the bordom..... Also, I feel like I should have lost more by now...started out at 227 and now I am at 183.3 -
Waiting for the call
Sleevefornellie replied to strength4fear's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
For me it took about 3 1/2 weeks!!!! It was nerve racking but hang in there.... You'll hear something soon enough!!!!
