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<p>Hi Everyone,</p> <p>I'm new to the board and this is my first post <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/happy.gif" border="0" alt="" title="" smilieid="60" class="inlineimg" /> </p> <p> </p> <p>I've recently discovered this procedure, and feel that this would be a wonderful opportunity for myself. </p> <p> </p> <p>I turned 21 in April and attend college in Rochester, NY and was wondering some things about people who have had the procedure done while they were in college. </p> <p> </p> <p>For instance did you have any problems with your pre/post surgery diet by eating in the dining hall? And also what are the limitations with alcohol after the surgery? </p> <p> </p> <p>Any advice would help, just any insight about going through this procedure while in college. </p> <p> </p> <p>It's really inspiring to read all your posts, I hope everyone is doing well!</p>
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So tell me, whats everybody drinking?
debbie527 replied to IamCanadian25's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I like a glass of wine but when it comes to alcohol I think carbonation is the issue as well as the calories consumed. -
Surgery "Cover Story" for friends, coworkers, etc
Sosewsue61 replied to HealthyPursuit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Ulcers, or gall bladder because then you have a food/alcohol excuse for social gatherings 'oh no thanks since that gall bladder surgery I just can't tolerate xyz food' and 'lucky me it is helping me shed a few pounds'. -
Adult beverages? Alcohol? Drinks?
EmmyJ replied to Amethyst Acinom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My NUT just told me that she doesn't want me having any alcohol until 6 months out, so I don't have a good answer to your question yet -
I have to admit I am quite emotional when it comes to the idea of ever being in the 100's again, needless to say what you just wrote to me brought tears to my eyes. My tiny (literally 90 lbs soaking wet) grandmother had her first heart attack when she was 42. My grandfather has high blood pressure, my mother has horrible Rheumatoid Arthritis, My father, although I believe his and everyone on his side of the family with health issues is related to drugs/alcohol, has diabetes (however his over weight brother who was never in to drugs also has type 2 diabetes from being so large). The only thing I have at this point is polycystic ovaries, minor asthma that only seems to act up when I am sick, and of course my ankle that I had 2 screws put in back in April of this year. I must also say thought that I was terrified when I awoke in the recovery room from my surgery in April because my heart took off racing, I believe it went up to 142, and as my nurse was rushing around in a panic I managed to get the heart rate under control on my own without any meds.....but the fact that it took off like that scares me a little. I have had 7 surgeries in my life (starting when I was 6, an appendectomy, T&A removal, leap procedure, closed ankle reduction, ankle fusion, gall bladder removal, then another ankle fusion when the first one didn't heal as planned.) and been put under two additional times when they were trying to find out what was wrong with me (they performed ERCP's and finally found the stupid gall stone stuck in my bile duct after I had my gall bladder out in 2005 and my condition still wasnt improving). I think I have always been scared before any surgery I have had and worried I would die...so this shouldn't be any different for me, right? I came out of all those just fine and should do the same here :-)
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Can I have a glass of WINE yet?
bambam31 replied to Dusty Roses's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Alcohol, carbonation, and caffeine are always hot button issues and surgeons are all over the map with patients instructions. Mine is a "consume what you can tolerate" guy. I consume all without any real issues, although carbonated beverages require sipping not drinking. I still take issue with the alcohol absorption theory because alcohol effects me no different now than before. With bypass patients I understand the argument but band patients don't have any rerouted plumbing and liquids or other sliders, consumed alone, should not have any change in digestion. I think a lot of people's indications regarding alcohol are anecdotal and perceived. I've seen a lot of non banded friends "think" or "feel" intoxicated just because they know something contains alcohol. If you believe alcohol will affect you differently your predisposed for it to. The real issue for alcohol is it is clearly counterproductive to fat loss... At 7 calories per gram it is the second most dense calorie you can consume. Add sugars in some mixers and byproducts and it can be a bomb... If fat loss is the goal, keep alcohol consumption to a minimum. Brad -
All that is important to add to this thread is that many bandsters have an addiction to carbs to thank for their obesity. That said, why would you want to feed your addiction?? My entire purpose of going through band surgery was to break that cycle with carbs, and get of the slippery slope towards Type II diabetes. That can only happen if you retool your thinking about food and change your patterns of eating and choices for meals. Why would you want to feed an addiction? To me a reasonable comparison would be to offer only alcoholic beverages to participants at an AA meeting...and please no offense to any of Bill W's friends, only written for illustrative purposes... Not a good idea to have Pasta post op...
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Drinking...shots, mixed drinks, etc?
FLORIDAYS replied to AbbieRoad's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I enjoy a cocktail everyonce in a while.... since my Jamaican Rum and DIet Cokes are a thing of the past and I am not fond of the taste of most hard liquor I struggled on what to drink. I found Citron or Manderin Vodka mixed with Water and a splash of regular cranberry with a lime is actually very refreshing and good. I tried the splash with the diet crandberry but it left such a bad aftertaste I couldnt stomach it. I estimate the "splash" of cranerry is not much more than a teaspoon full so It wont kill me. Make it look the color of a light pink flamingo!! 2 of those and I am feeling it.... and to think I used to think I had a high tolerance for alcohol. LOL Just dont forget to count the calories in your food diary... Vodka is about 60-80 calories per ounce -
Pretty strict...if it won't go through a straw, I can't have it. No sodas or alcohol though...lol I can have low fat creamy Soups and blenderize chunks, which is nice. I can have SF Jello and SF popsicles, but no SF pudding, which I was really disappointed about. And this struck me as odd, since they say to crush meds postop and mix in unsweetened applesauce, but I can't have that preop 1st 3 days, hunger wise weren't too terrible, but I developed headaches each day and had a heck of a time with focusing/concentrating on anything. Now that I am past that 3-4 day hump, I think my body has adjusted. Getting better concentration and no more headaches
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I can't drink anything with even the slightest bit of carbonation or I will be in MAJOR pain -- groaning, rolling on the floor pain -- from the gas. Really, it's that bad. So some of us do have problems with carbonation. I've found that the only thing I miss is that some of my favorite alcoholic drinks have Coke in them and I can't have them anymore. Since alcohol isn't exactly conducive to weight loss, that's probably not a bad thing. Otherwise I don't miss it at all -- there are plenty of other yummy things to drink. Lots of flavors of Crystal Lite. So if you're a bandster who hasn't tried carbonation since banding, proceed with caution.
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Effects of Alcohol after Lap Band Surgery
guitarjeff posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
:whoo:<p>I am a newbie. I have just been approved for the lapband procedure from my Doctor in San Clemente CA. I am trying to get all the information I can before deciding the surgery. I like to drink alcohol, I need to know am I allowed to drink alcohol before and after the surgery, if so how much?</p> -
Effects of Alcohol after Lap Band Surgery
guitarjeff replied to guitarjeff's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for the reply, my work schedule is 4 - 10 hour a day 3 days off. When I get home I relax with 3 or 4 drinks Gin/7up before dinner and maybe more in the afternoon on my days off. To be honest I am probably an alcoholic, I need to know if this surgery is going to be right for me. I am 5'10" 275 lbs. BMI at 39. I need to loose at least 100 lbs. I am also Type II Diabetic. Is there anybody in my situation or have anything to coment on. Thanks, Jeff -
Effects of Alcohol after Lap Band Surgery
philjarvis replied to guitarjeff's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hope we see more replys on this topic. I get banded on Oct 5th and my situation is similair to yours. I do know the booze leads me to overeating at night, it's my biggest problem. Seems like the band will at least slow down the "munchies". I as you are hoping that the band will also bring about a reduction in alcohol intake. I'm not expecting it to "cure" anything, just hope it helps me do less of everything. -
The bad breath is indeed from the body's switch from an ATP-based metabolism to a ketone-based metabolism. It sucks in the short term but it is a good thing! This means your pre-op diet is being followed properly and that your body is being starved of carbs and is consuming the energy stored up in your liver and shrinking it. Often you can also smell the difference when you pee as it will be darker and will have a funky smell. Drink lots of Water and have mints & gum handy to help tackle the bad breath. In the first couple of days of ketosis you will probably have to pee like the dickens because it takes a huge amount of water to store ketones in the body and when you burn the ketones, you ditch the water. This is also why you tend not to lose weight right after surgery: you're switching back to an ATP-based diet and gaining water weight as you store energy again. So many people get really excited that they're losing huge amounts of weight before the surgery but you have to realise that it's not all fat you're losing so much as water and emergency energy reserves. Don't get discouraged immediately after the surgery when your weight doesn't continue to drop like a rock because you're not gaining back fat, just water and emergency reserves again. Modern man didn't evolve hand in hand with drive-through windows... we need those emergency reserves just in case we have to go out and hunt something to survive (such as an antelope or the perfect pair of shoes). This assumes you are not diabetic. Ketosis in a diabetic is not so much a good thing as insulin is an important factor in processing ketones. Diabetics need to be under very close medical supervision if they are going to send themselves into ketosis because it can result in some serious medical problems such as the kidneys shutting down. A lot of people who are diabetics and don't know it report having problems with bad breath and the truth is they are sliding into ketosis and can't read the signs. Apparent drunkeness without actually having consumed any alcohol is also a sign of ketosis in a diabetic person and that person needs to be fed. This concludes your public service announcement on ketosis.
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Ex-Friend Keeps Writing Negatively About Me on Different Blogs and Web Sites
HumanMerelyBeing replied to Sharon C.'s topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It's ironic that your ex-friend states, "No friendship is worth your physical and mental health." Well, that's terrific advice for YOU. You cannot accept her friendship on the terms she would like to offer it either. A friend who never wants anyone to change is one that has control issues and frankly does not offer unconditional friendship. Also, she is equating weight loss with being "fat-phobic" but we all know that's incorrect. I never despised my larger body and it certainly wasn't looks that ultimately motivated my weight loss decision. WLS is very far from a "cosmetic" procedure. What I did despise was not being able to do all the activities that I loved. I despised being mobility limited and not having the strength to walk on vacation or use my kayak or ride my bike comfortably. I despised the idea that my body at my former weight might not live to see my children graduated and married. These are things to despise. But despise my body - no, I didn't do that. I also despise the addiction to food that I was enslaved in. Addiction is a freedom-stealer. WLS helps with this tremendously at the physical and hormonal level (not cosmetically). If an alcoholic or a drug addict could have a surgery that would dramatically improve their chances of overcoming their life-threatening addiction - everyone would understand it perfectly. Why can't obesity and food addiction be treated without judgment? As others have said, this person has a lot of issues which she is trying to disguise with put-on righteousness. You are free to move on and focus on your health, your well-being and your bright future! You have chosen a path towards your freedom and I support you! -
Bandster Hell: Anyone in Heaven?
Lee4love1 replied to pandagirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Bandster hell?? I must say--I could qualify for that after my second fill. I was shocked over my inability to eat chicken. I chopped it-cut it into small pieces and more. It wouldn't stay down. If I had to count my times of using the bathroom--throwing up--I would be up near 25 times... But these days--after my second fill on June 13th--I've only thrown up a few times. Most was chicken on the same day. So now that is not a part of my meal process. I am strictly fish, shrimp, I have tastes soft pork too. I don't weight myself every morning or every week. But with a 33 pound weight loss in 12 weeks--I am sitting on the 2.75 average a week. Can I complain--no way. I know there will be weeks that I may not make that average--but If i can average at least 2.5 each week for the next 27 weeks--I could be another 67 to 68 pounds lighter. I hope I can maintain this. I am no longer in hell--I enjoy eating less and lighter. Makes feel so much better--so much motivated too...Every blue moon--I may have a cooler--but no hard alcohol for me. I drank a glass of Brandy for my "50" Birthday last week. It made me sleepy is all. I said..that was a good sleeping drink... -
Hi Beau I will be banded on August 15th, so I cant speak to anything post-op. I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, so I need to be careful with alcohol for that reason. I was up at the cottage this weekend (just got home) and I found a special treat at the liquour store. Smirnoff ice has a product called smirnoff ultra 1. It has 5%alcohol and only 100 calories per bottle. The bottle is almost identical to the regular so you really have to look for it at the liquor store. It was very yummy, and it only has 1g of carbs, so the effect on my blood sugar was very minimal.
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Alcohol is fine in moderation but Inamed does not recommend drinking beer because of the carbonation. After spending $16,000 on this band I do not wish to chance any complications. What alot of people don't seem to realize is just because you may be able to drink beer or pop and not feel any discomfort at the time it does not mean it won't cause any problems long term. To me it's just not worth the risk... Donna Banded By Dr. Cobourn /06 Revised From VBG/87 251/141/125 goal
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I was also told sugar alcohols are ok. Anything too sweet can upset the pouch. So I think it's just in moderation.
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Need advice from gastric bypass veterans
Daisee68 replied to beachwalker4rny's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am about 14 months post-op and still struggle with this a little. At 7 months post-op, my boss came in town and invited us out for drinks. I ordered Water. Got an odd look but he didn't say anything. I was frustrated that night because I "couldn't have fun". Sigh.... Now I can (and do on a very rare occasion) have alcohol but I am at goal and trying to figure out maintenance, so I am trying to consider it carefully and ALWAYS count the calories. One thing I find difficult is that once I lose my inhibitions a little, then I feel like "WTH?! I can eat!" and that is dangerous, so I think that reason alone steers me clear of alcohol for the most part. Now having said that, I just started a new job this week and got invited out for happy hour and I sadly declined. I want to go because I want to get to know my new co-workers better but I knew I wasn't strong enough that day to not go and drink too much. (Then I ended up binging on chocolate when I got home. Stupid stupid choice.) I hope that next time I can go and be responsible. I clearly have addiction issues - both with food and alcohol. So all of that didn't really answer your question. Early on, I had a spicy virgin bloody mary and I really enjoyed that. It does have calories but I figured I was at least getting some nutrients from the vegetable juice (I could be lying to myself though). When I went on vacation, I drank Crystal Light flavored water mixed with vodka. The raspberry lemonade and the peach tea were both really good that way, so if you can order a vodka water (not soda) and then add a pack of Crystal Light, that might work for you. I have also done well sipping VERY slowly on a glass of wine (but it is the 2nd glass that I have to avoid and am not good at doing.) Don't feel guilty if you want to have an alcoholic drink - as long as it is ok with your doctor and as long as you can do it only occasionally. (Transfer addiction is a very REAL issue in the WLS world.)Otherwise, honestly, the best thing to do is stick with just plain water with a lime or lemon. -
Need advice from gastric bypass veterans
emme.vee replied to beachwalker4rny's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
If you don't want to feel like an oddball, I always make it very clear that I don't drink and drive. At my work we have beer Friday's or sometimes we have little parties in the last hour of work for special occasions. While I would love to enjoy an alcoholic beverage (I'm pre-op) I always decline because I feel very strongly on drinking and driving. I had a family member die bc he had been drinking and fell out of a moving vehicle. I just use the drinking and driving excuse. Now if that doesn't work, someone once told me what they do is get a drink and carry it around all night. Everyone is drinking and doesn't even notice! Lol. If you actually think you can handle an alcoholic beverage, here is a great drink I was introduced to as a low cal drink: Malibu Rum with Water over ice. It tastes really good! I was surprised. And there is only 50 calories per ounce, so provided you drink the whole thing, that's 75 calories. Good luck. I love social drinking and I know I will miss it when ever I do get my sleeve, but it is a small thing I am willing to give up for a bigger better change in my life. Have fun!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Fast food and alcholic drinks??
marfar7 replied to misscarrie36's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
After 3 1/2 yrs, I can eat whatever I want, including fast food. Just had KFC last nite (2 chicken popper-thingies, 1/2 thing of mashed potatoes and 1/2 biscuit). The rest is for 2 more meals. Tonite I plan on having a few btes of hubbys Chinese food that we eat at poker. I would avoid fast food for a few months tho, until you actually a=have restriction (most likely 2-4 fills), you're bound to go overboard, cuz you'll still be able to eat just pre surgery. I didn't drink alcohol for about 4 mths, then I got tipsy on a few sips of wine. Now, I drink maybe once a month I'll have a margarita or glass of wine. I can process it alot better now than in the beginning. My very first REAL food after the liquid and mushy stage was a Burger King cheeseburger. I could kick myself for doing that. Hindsight is 20/20 however. I don't recommend you follow in my steps. Do as I say, not as I do! Good luck on your surgery! Marci -
Adult beverages after the sleeve?
Hippie72 replied to fancypants67's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgeon knew that I like to have the occasional cocktail, she advised that after 6 weeks I could have a beverage and warned about Sleeved patients are likely to become alcoholics due to ease of getting drunk. She was cautious and informative. Its nice to know that I can have that drink and its not something I'm not allowed to have. -
Adult beverages after the sleeve?
FrankyG replied to fancypants67's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sooooo many threads on this subject (just a few recent ones to get you started): http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/369537-beer http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/369245-alcohol http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/367526-alcohol-post-opits-possible-when-how-much http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/365478-alcohol -
Quest Bars - Soluble Corn Fiber
JamieLogical replied to JamieLogical's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
@@MrsSugarbabe There are a variety of ingredients in Quest Bars that may or may not sit well with certain people. Some of the flavors use Erythritol, a sugar alcohol that has been known to cause diarrhea and bloating in some people. Some use artificial sweeteners including Stevia and Sucralose, which many people have issues with. For me, none of those ingredients had caused any problems. I've been eating the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough bars for almost a year now. It was just the switch over from IMO to soluble corn fiber that started causing me problems. I imagine it will be just fine for a lot of people. I know that for many people, the S'mores flavor has been their favorite and that's one that's been using soluble corn fiber since the beginning.
