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2 week post surgery exam
Shoelace replied to BeeCat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Fantastic! Swimming after 2 weeks..love it! Keep us posted on the next part of your journey -
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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I spent my last week saying goodbye, or see ya later, to many of my favorite foods. I was so lucky not to have a pre-op diet. Great that your birthday was recent - and before you surgery! Glad you splurged and enjoyed that steak! My husband bbq'd steak tonite and it is taking me forever to eat a couple of ounces. My sister took me out for a fabulous seafood dinner two nights before my surgery - which was scheduled for my 49th bday! There will be plenty of time to eat perfectly soon. Enjoy your last few days without sabotaging your surgery : )
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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! -
Another weight gain/stall post
sligh1983 replied to JackieV's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was having the same problem... But the protein is so important.. Try Greek yogurts they are 15 gms and I also tried whey protein shots.. They are 42 gms and you can drink them in three shots. I feel great now that I get my protein in. -
I am 16 days post op and haven't lost anything in about 5 days, today I gained about .5 pound. I know this isn't a true stall but I was wondering if anyone has hit this wall so soon. So far I've done awesome and I am happy with it but I feel like I am failing already. I am busting my butt to get fluids and protein in, but find it almost impossible to hit them daily. I am also cleared for food and can eat about an oz at a meal. Most of the time it's a meat or a cheese stick ( for the protein). But I am really focusing on fluids over real food. I've also had a bad allergic reaction to the adhesive they used, so I am not sure if that is playing a role. I plan to keep up with increasing fluids/ protein as well as increase my walking. ( currently a mile 4-5 days a week) Is this normal? Did I hit the dreaded three week stall early? Thanks in advance
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Abdminoplasty, breast lift, chin, lipo on 7/25
Joleen posted a topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I am so excited to be less then 2 weeks away from my surgery". I have lost 65lbs. I'm not at my goal yet but even though I eat great and exercise 5 days a week I cannot lose anymore. My plastic surgeon feels it will help to get all the excess skin off. I only have to lose 30 more this will put me close to my goal! I will post before and after pics -
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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Craving chips and salsa/avocado
bellabloom replied to meganliz0824's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Try eggs and salsa. I had the same craving 4 weeks out. -
Ok so I am 4 weeks post op and I have this ridiclious craving for chips and salsa or avocado slices. I know I'm not allowed chips so I need suggestions as to what else to dip or how I can satisfy that craving. I'm on soft foods. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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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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i had my surgery Oct 5th and everything has been going fine up until a little over 2 weeks ago. I started feeling sick in my stomach and it is to the point now that I feel sick all the time . it does not matter if i eat or don't eat i just feel sick. i have been trying to hold out until my appointment with the dr.s office wed. But I was wondering if anyone has har this problem and what did you do.
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I'm almost 3 months post op. I've been having a lot of difficulty with myself. On memorial day I went to the hospital with chest pains to find out I was 6 weeks pregnant. It was a shock to me cause in my 29 yrs of living I thought I was not able to get pregnant. I miscarried 2 days later. I can't seem to hold anything down. I don't really like food cause of the way it feels going down to my stomach. I tried the gerber graduates meal last night it taste good but Is it ok? Can anyone help me out?
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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. -
Today marks 14 days since my sleeve surgery and I am happy to report I have lost 20 pounds! I started this journey 12 months ago when I was weighed by my doctor's office during a routine check-up and weighed 288. I am 6 feet tall. That was the most I had weighed in my life and I decided it was time to take action. I was referred to a local sleeve surgeon who immediately put me on the South Beach Diet to lose weight pre-op. Because of insurance I was required to wait a certain time and follow certain guidelines. Well, two weeks ago I had the surgery and despite some complications afterward that required a second procedure I am home now resting and recovering. I am pain free and adjusting to my new body. I would like to meet other people here and share experiences. By the way today I weigh 245 pounds!
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Still waiting to get my surgery date.......
citygirl4616 commented on citygirl4616's blog entry in citygirl4616's Journal
I know I shouldn't be so impatient, but I cannot wait to get my surgery date already! I have completed all of my pre-op appointments, and have gotten all my clearances, except the surgeons office is still awaiting the results of the MMPI-II test (which I only took 6 days ago). I got the clearance from the psychologist, but the surgeon, Dr. Scott Steinberg, at Dekalb medical Center in Atlanta, also wanted the MMPI-II test. I just cannot wait to get this new part of my life begun! I have already purchased my chewable vitamins, B-complex supplements, and a few protein powder supplements to try out before surgery. I was originally hoping to get banded before the new year, but realistically, I am hoping now for a January date. In the meantime, I am going to keep on exercising. I am pretty active (yoga, tennis, walking), but probably need more cardio. I will also practice eating slowly (very hard for me, I am a quick eater). I will also practice patience. Another week or two will not make a difference in the course of my weight loss journey;). -
After researching a lot about my sudden restriction, I fear that I may have a slipped band. I am scheduled for a fill next week on the 17th. I will go ahead and go, I DO NOT NEED A FILL, however, I want him to look and make sure my band is in the right place. IF it is, then I will have him do a slight, very slight unfill. Hopefully it has not slipped and my unfill will cure my acid reflux I am having in the evening. I have not gotten any sleep in days.............. Wt this morning ----177.1
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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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Hi, I was sleeved at the end of May. At my first appointment I weighed in at 275. Scary! I did a low carb diet to lose as much weight as I could before surgery and the day before my surgery I was 256. So I have lost 32 lbs since surgery and 51 lbs altogether. I was a self pay patient and that has had good and bad parts about it. The good part is I didn't have to jump though a bunch of hoops to get my sleeve scheduled. I just scheduled it when I was ready and it was convenient for me. I teach school so I did it the day after Memorial Day, my first week of summer vacation. The bad part is I didn't have to attend any classes or support groups and now I'm looking to find an online community for support. My surgery was uneventful and my recovery has been smooth. I have been somewhat disappointed as I was hoping to lose 15 - 20 lbs a month. But I have come to terms with the fact that was an unrealistic expectation for me. I log my food intake daily on my fitness pal. I average 75 - 90 gms of protein and 800 to 900 calories a day. I look forward to getting to know y'all!
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I am on a time crunch but I need to get a journal entry so I can start logging what is going on. I am 2 weeks or so away from surgery. I am scared! I just called the Dr. today to see if my insurance approved the surgery and they have. I think I was half thinking htat I would be denied. Next Monday is Pre-op appt then the following Monday is surgery. I feel conflicted. I am definitely not feeling 100% like I want to do this and I am wondering if this is normal. Of course I am afraid to ask that question at the MD office for fear that they will say "Nope, you aren't ready" and cancel my appt. Am I nuts???? I think I am questioning because since I was told that I had to lose 10 pounds and I have joined Weight Watchers (for the 100th time), I have managed to loae about 17 pounds. I have been going to the gym 5 or 6 days a week and I feel wonderful. There is that little thought that, wow, maybe I can do this myself. But then I look at my history and I am always gung ho for about 3 months or so then I lose steam. Typical diet failure. The other thing is, I plan to continue my WW meetings becauseI find them so supportive. ANother thing I never had before. This particular meeting is thebest I have ever attended and every week I feel really pumped to do my best. Anyway, if I continue to go to WW, am I a fraud??? I have not told anyone about my plans and do not intend to. I willbe weighing in with my friend that doesn't know about my plans to have surgery, and I will basically be lying to her every week. It seems so deceitful. I just know how anti-surgery she is and I don't want to tell her. I don't know what to think. On a side note, I had a good workout today-50 minutes elliptical. I need to do my weights at some point since I did not have time at the gym today (dentist appt). Got a root canal today-lucky me. I made another appt for next week and I actually scheduled it around my workout. Whoever thought that would be a priority! haha.
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Hi I am a little over a week out of surgery. I started mushies yesterdat and everytime I try to eat them I get a side ache in my left side that lasts for an hour or so. Has anyone else had this or know what it is? :biggrin:
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Preparing for VSG from the Central Coast
hibblesmom replied to ereneeh's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Ereneeh - No allergies here, but just wanted to post to say I'm glad you caught this in the nick of time! Also, thanks for posting your experiences. I'm preparing for my own surgery, and every story is helpful. I had a question for you - you mentioned being a side-sleeper. So am I, and I have been a little worried hearing stories about folks here sleeping upright in recliners for weeks after surgery because of pain. Are you able to side-sleep at home now, post-op? I am one of those incredibly fussy sleepers, and unless I'm on my side, sleep ain't gonna happen. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you sorted out the milk Protein issue! -
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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PREOP...NERVOUS...ANY SUGGESTIONS
BandedBrunette481 replied to susanmm50's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My suggestion is to do as much research in the next few weeks as you can to prepare yourself! This site is a good place to browse to find answers to specific questions you have, all you have to do is type a few keywords in the search bar. But I caution you to take what you read of people's experiences with a grain of salt. You'll see a lot of the bad experience stories on here along with the good ones. Do not let that scare you!! If you follow your surgeon's guidelines, your chance of complications is minimal. I also encourage you to read blogs on this site or on the web in general. There are a lot out there devoted to LapBand success stories and when I first started my journey I found it comforting to read. I felt more prepared reading what others did to be successful. I have a blog, the link is below if you want to check it out. I have a lot of info about my journey from insurance approval to now. Other good blogs to try are LapBand Gal and BandedWendy (video blog). You'll find links to other blogs in these places as well. Best of luck to you!!! You'll do great
