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Cream soup... help?
sherrypep replied to danelle235's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am about 3 weeks out and can not eat cream soup. I think its the heavy cream in it. I got the same way except it came out the other end plus a horrid stomach ache. I lived on greek yogurt, the 80 calorie light and fit. My Dr. did not have a problem with the fruit in it so it worked for me. -
So many questions about Lap Banding
Giby97 commented on Mscaramel38's blog entry in Pre Op Lap Bander
OK First I am down 43#s and I like you had doubts at first, not now. But, with all of the posts on this site, one can take that advice, begin a diet program that's been working for lapbanders for free. Yes follow the advice of the bandsters and diet yourself. Liquids the first week, mushies the second week, and so on. Try it to get your system used to being a true bandster. You can learn from all of us and not spend $$$$$. Why not give it a try? Then decide to get your band. The ball is in your court. -
This has been a very long journey for me. Over a year ago I decided to do the surgery. I have waited and waited and now we are a little over a week a way. I start my liquid diet next Friday and my surgery is on April 4. So many emotions right now!
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First Post Op Check :)
HopeandAgony replied to smcbee79's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We are the same. Same surgery date. Same lose since surgery. Same lose since pre op. Since summer I am down about 39lbs. I was worried about losing slowly too only being down 15 but they said I'm doing great? I have been struggling with severe Diarrhea for 4 weeks ( 2 weeks pre op 2 weeks post op). Yesterday the Dr gave me the green light to stop the Protein shakes and introduce regular protein including dairy. I already feel so much better and the diarrhea has already stopped Thank God. I'm glad you posted, makes me feel better. I see some people already down 25lbs since surgery, same day as us. Every one is different. Have you started foods yet? I weighed out 4 Oz of roasted chicken last night. I fully expected to only be able to eat 2 Oz. I ate it all. I have only felt restriction twice (during pureed stage). I've never thrown up. Im not complaining. Weighing my food will just have to be my way of life though because I don't have one of the sleeves that stops me after an Oz or two. -
Okay. I was denied on 3/5/09 because my Doctor didn't send in all the information, so they denied it. I appealled on 3/13/09 with over 15 pages of documents that showed I did meet the criteria. My docotr talked to the appeal people after 3 days of trying to get their information last week, only to be told that they had 60 days and if they want they will take all 60 days. That they can call after 5/15/09 to get the results. Has anyone had it take this long? I am afraid they are going to come up with some reason not to approve it and that I will have to start the appeal over again. Any ideas to help pass the time? thanks jen
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How many calories do you eat daily?
spoiltmom posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a few questions guys. How many calories do you eat daily? I've only been eating about 800 a day and I've stopped losing again. Should I up my calories a little to see if that would help? The last diet I did was Weight Watchers about a year ago. I consumed 1200 calories a day and lost 2 pounds a week every week. What kind of meats do you buy? I bought lean ground beef, lean pork, boneless skinless chicken breast, etc but I'm finding those cuts cook up drier and can be hard to get down. Since I'm not able to eat much anyway should I buy fattier cuts so they will be more tender? Also I'm always thirsty and I can still drink a glass of Water pretty fast with no issues but my bariatric coach says I should only sip and not take big drinks. Why is that?? Thanks!! -
No butts about it
JustWatchMe replied to JustWatchMe's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Lisa, I guess it depends on the severity and location of the little buggers. Internal ones aren't supposed to hurt when ligated. But external stitches, especially not tiny ones, are in the danger zone for every bathroom break, and there's no getting around it! Ow ow ow! Add mineral oil and laxatives to that to keep everything comfy, and then you're in danger of explosive urgency at any time! Good thing we WLS patients already know to "never trust a fart"! I am 12 days post op and today is the first day I went from adult diapers to a feminine pad. Yes, bleeding daily. It's improving, but slowly. I take three hot baths a day just for pain relief. That said, I'm glad I took care of it. My doc says it will be "nice and pretty" once all healed. Love his humor. However, I had the operation on a Friday and expected to return to work Monday. Um, no. Took Monday off as well. I wish I had planned for three or more days off. It's been exhausting. -
No butts about it
lisacaron replied to JustWatchMe's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@JustWatchMe I am feeling for you!!! I have heard and seen a co-worker go through this before..very painful she was sitting on a donut ring for weeks and that's what scared me. I had the internal ones done a few years ago during a colonoscopy and your right those didn't hurt at all, no stitching involved. These little buggers are external, they are small but I'm sure that doesn't matter much. Maybe when I"m ready for the TT they can get those too and I can just be in agony all over at once -
First Grocery Store Trip Post-Op
Sparkyboi replied to 4SFLFDS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on being 3 weeks post op! I am in Toronto Canada and MAY nit have the same Soups you have but i am in the US every few weeks.... Can i ask what kind of soup you use that you find is good? -
A lot of posts that I have read talk about pre-op diets. My doctor has said nothing about any kind of special diet that I should be following in the weeks leading up to my January 12th RNY. My next appointment isn't until January 7th. Do some doctors just not require a special diet ahead of time?
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Day 5 Pre-op diet, and yes I do need surgery!
Cottoneye posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Day 5 of my gruelling 2 week pre-op diet and I have to admit I really do feel fantastic! With all the Water I have been drinking my skin looks great, and now that both my cigarette and coffee withdrawal symptoms are fading its all become very easy and routine! I owe it all to herbal tea and sugar free lollies. I did have a moment the other day where I thought ?This isn?t so hard! Why don?t I just carry on this diet for a while to lose this weight? Do I really need surgery??. . Then last night I sat watching TV and the advertising just GOT TO ME! All I could think about was all the delicious foods I couldn?t eat, that everyone else could eat, that were waiting for me in my pantry, YELLING MY NAME!! I ended up eating a few mouthfuls of chicken and then felt pretty guilty about it! I do need this surgery! food will always be appealing, it will always only be a car drive away and I will always feel guilty about eating it. Some people do not; I am not one of those people! So all my doubts and fears are gone and Im so excited for my surgery! I already feel a bit slimmer, I think I am less bloated. I just wanted to share that in case someone out there was having the same doubts as me. We are all good at so many things, why beat ourselves up because we aren?t that fantastic at ?food???? -
Yesterday was 3 weeks since my surgery and I had my first post op appt today. All went well. I'm down a total of 44 lbs, 26 since surgery. I expressed my concern over the major reflux issues I've been having the last week. I did not have reflux issues at all pre surgery, except when I was pregnant with my twins. He told methat when people have reflux pre sleeve, the sleeve only makes it worse, so he won't sleeve them, only bypass. He said I was the first patient he's had to complain of reflux post, that didn't have it pre. Weird. He prescribed Prevacid. Hopefully it works. I'm dyin ova hea!
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Those sleeved around 12/10....
tzepeda replied to lucky8mb1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 12/14 and i've tried refried beans, cottage cheese, devil egg and a few bites of hummus. Nothing seems to bother me yet. I haven't ventured into any meats. Won't go there till next week. My doctors said I can try anything I want after two weeks. -
First fill, turned out to be no fill
shadst8 replied to shadst8's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually just got it Monday. I was able to get a appointment the following week, but I had to change back to this Monday because I had to go out of town twice--I did not want to be out of town if I had problems. He was able to access without flouro Monday after a lot pressing and feeling. He says the more weight I loose it will shift. He was proud because I had loss enough that he could feel it just fine, but it is awkwardly pointed and hard to see on the ultrasound (he uses ultrasound to locate and then marks it with a pen). Still was kind of sore from all the pressure applied, but nothing like last time and I got my fill!:tt1: Thanks for asking -
Hi fellow teachers. It is good for me to read your posts. I have told no one at school and don't intend to. Our school environment is very toxic. . I am one week post op and trying to figure everything out as to classroom eating. ( it will mostly be protein drinks, so that won't be an issue) this is my retirement year and I am already going through withdrawal. Lots of life changes. Thanks for listening.
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At my school we team, so about a month after my first visit I told my teammates. I've been working with the same 2 ladies for almost 20 years. Another teacher overheard a phone conversation and asked if I was OK because it was about an EKG. So the topic came up at lunch a few times and now other teachers know. I told my principal at a breakfast we both attended and last week she wished me luck on my back surgery. (She was close! nough said) I had to tell my secretary as I needed so many subs for all of the tests I had to complete. I haven't made a formal announcement but many know. At first I didn't want it to get out because....What if I failed again? Honestly that is still a worry....
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Question About Approvals
ibehere10 replied to Pinky Green's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Personal choice and the only thing they wanted was a bmi over 40 and a psyche eval. My surgeon insisted on a sleep study, full cardiac workup, endoscopy. PC approved me three days after the information was sent to them on the psyche eval and bmi. Scheduled for surgery on Sept 10th!! -
Getting Banded July 6Th!!!
banditalovely replied to banditalovely's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I just got approved by insurance so I am all in for July 6th. I only have 2 days liquids before surgery and low cal (no fats, no refined sugar) for 1 week before that. -- at least that is what I think. I guess i will find out at my preop meeting next thursday. I am tempted to do a food bucket list.... bad idea right? I should go to the all you can eat brazilian steak house and eat chilis crispy chicken tenders for all my meals, chinese buffet? -
First Time I Threw Up
☠carolinagirl☠ replied to Tiffany3280's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
well, since you are 1 week and some out from surgery, i am betting you are still very swollen inside still. in my opinion, way tooo soon to try chicken and green beans (unless your doctor ok'd you to progress to reg foods already). anyhow, i would go slow on eating. chew alot but you may have just rushed ((eating too soon)). all the best and congrats on your surgery -
Thank you ladies, I really appreciate the support. I knew this would be tough but I dont quite think I was prepared for the emotional part of it too. Tonight I totally broke down over feeling crappy, not being able to eat and being annoyed that I couldn't just lose the weight on my own and having to resort to surgery. Just a total breakdown. thankfully my husband has been really great helping me get through this. I really hope the next few weeks move quickly so I can start feeling human again...
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First Stall, Getting Discouraged :(
aliandrews replied to mariemadeline's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey, I had my surgery on December 7th and have lost 43 pounds. I lost 21 pounds that first month, but I did have a stall by the third week. I was annoyed. I am still losing and sometimes I go a week without losing weight. I know it is frustrating, but you are going to lose the weight. You seem to have done well so far. You just need to keep doing what you are doing. Maybe lay off the crackers. My surgeon has me on 400-600 calories until I lose 75% of my weight. I guess some doctors are different with what they want others to do. -
First solid meal was not a good experience
Libbyjane1976 replied to FailureIsntAnOption's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try soft vegetables and chicken. If that doesn't work then I would wait another week or so before trying them again. Good luck! -
I feel your pain. I hate the protien shakes!! I am in the 2 weeks liquid phase of this-Day 6 to be exact. I am not sure how to get the protien I need without drinking those damn shakes. Any suggestions that you have learned since this post?
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Disappointed with myself
butterfly0510 replied to Tally23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel for you. My ins company did not have a weigth loss requirement but my doc said to lose 14 lbs. I lost 9 and they said a slong as I maintained I'd be ok. I have changed a ton of habits and worked very hard at changing them. Yes, I stil have a few more to work on but I've done a lot this year so far. I was approved by insurance and am scheduled for 5/17. Tuesday I go in for my pre-op visit and they will put me on a 5 day liquid diet which I am starting tomorrow....I feel mentally ready so why not. I am disapointed that I am only down 9 lbs since Jan though so I do understand your feelings. I know that once I have the surgery next week the few habits I have left will be easier to work threw and the weight will come off. Hang in there and and remembere to change one habit at a time!!!! -
I started off not telling anyone, I kept it a secret for about 2 weeks before I found it too hard because I'm out and about a lot. I try not to eat anything that I haven't eaten before in public. EVERYONE (friends,co-workers and family)I have told about my having the op are surprisingly supportive and think its fantastic I took such a huge step towards wanting to better myself. I am glad I don't have to hide it anymore. I of course don't tell anyone if I don't have to though.
