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Tanning and Swimming
bullpen87 replied to amhancock's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went to the tanning bed the day I got out of the hospital. I was very careful in getting in and out of the bed. Swimming I would wait about six weeks of surgery date or better yet, refer to your doc. Good luck to you! -
Frustrated No Restriction! Large Band???
Summerrain replied to SabrinaS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's a frustrating process, you definitely need more fill to get to green zone. Hopefully you're close. I was there for two whole weeks and this last week I've noticed I've slipped out if the zone. I seem to be loosing a lot ofy weight Fromm tummy area do that's affecting my fills. I'm going in this Tuesday for another very small fill to get me back in the zone. Hang in there, there is no magic amount of fill that is the same for everyone. Some people are fine with a few cc's others need more. Fingers crossed you get your full next appointment and it makes a difference for you. Great weightloss so far too!! -
Any 2014 July Sleevers out there?
crazykim replied to crazykim's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thanks for responding! I know what you mean. I didn't lose anything in October either. I just started to lose a couple pounds this month. I started to exercise more too. I am hoping that makes a difference. It's getting cold here so now I have to exercise inside. It's a challenge to do once you get home. Would you agree? Let me know when you hit 50 lbs. Looks like we are both 3 lbs. away from that goal. Best of luck!! Keep up the great job! -
I Got A Feeling Of I'm Sooo Hungry!!!
Tiffany3280 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am two weeks post op ( banded 10/18) today I felt like I hadn't had food in forever... Is this normal??? I wanted to eat everything in sight... Also, I am tired of eating the same things, chicken, veggies, eggs, etc.... I would be sooo grateful on any ideas to help me. My first fill is 10/28... I feel like I'm in a fuzzy place right now, plus my tummy is still a little swollen.... It could be my hormones, ( TOM, I know tmi) but I feel blah and just more blah..... -
Post op are you able tolerate seasoning your food?
TvlGrl712 replied to A_ReNUDE_me's topic in Food and Nutrition
Im six weeks out and for better or worse, I can tolerate everything! Spices, pasta, lettuce, bread... I've eaten the carbs sparing, but I was secretly hoping my body would reject them... it didn't. haha -
I have my 1st appt after last weeks sx. Scared, especially since I constantly feel full. I know I'm pushing it, but last night for dinner I had 1 oz lean turkey breast with my soup. No problems, as I chewed well and took small bites. My problem is constipation. Got to have some relief. And sx is leaving me with an UTI. Great!! Did walk 1/3 mile the last two days - next week walking 2/3 mile.
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The Countdown Begins to my new life....
DanaInNewOrleans posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 Days 12 Hours 52 Minutes............ Today was my pre-op at the hospital -- blood work, meet with anesthesiologist, etc. The admit/billing rep that did my paperwork had the sleeve done last February -- by my surgeon, Dr Lavin. She's lost 85 pounds and said it's the best decision she's ever made. She did say the first week was HARD. Not pain wise or hunger wise --- emotion wise. She was having a hard time adjusting to not chewing anything for 10 days. Everyone's doc is different and Dr. Lavin only allows Clear liquids for 7-10 days. She said by day 4 after surgery she was crying uncontrollably. But she said it got better every day... So, After the paperwork is done I go to the admit nurse-- well guess what? Yep, she had the sleeve -- done by Dr. Lavin (of course, Dr. Lavin is THE man) on June 28th and has lost 60 pounds. She said it was soooo easy-- she never had any nausea, pain and adjusted very well to almost all foods. And of course she says it was the best decision she ever made and it's the happiest she's ever been in her life. And then the admit nurse told me that my floor nurse the day of surgery is.....yes,that's right, another of Dr. Lavin's patients. She had it done about 18 months ago and just finished having plastic surgery. Apparently she is now a knockout! ( She's only 26). Obviously that pre-op visit today was extremely reaffirming. On the way over there today Jay (hubby) mentioned how surprised he was that I didn't seem a bit nervous about the fact that my surgery is in less than 72 hours. I really can't explain it... I'm really not nervous. Now, I AM apprehensive about the only clear liquids thing for 7-10 days...that's got to be miserable. I find it so strange how everyone's doc has different instructions...just seems like that by now there would be an accepted "gold standard" of Gastric Sleeve post op guidelines. Some patients here on VST are allowed mushy food just a few days after surgery. Some can start Protein shakes, but not mushies for 2 weeks..... it's all over the map... I'm ready. And I'm counting down to December 21, 2012.... Good luck to everyone who is having surgery this week!!! -
Hi I'm 36 as well just got sleeved 1 week ago! Have you had the surgery yet?
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47 years old. 1 week post op Sleeve
laceemouse replied to laura1116's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Impossible to answer because everyone is different. Many people have a stall around week 3. Be sure you are getting your Water and Protein in, and increase your calories when your surgeon says to. Calorie intact that is TOO low can actually make things worse sometimes. -
Wanted to share with my friends here...
thinoneday replied to twobluecats's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good for you twobluecats! My next doctor appt is Feb 16th and that is when i weigh in. . i haven't weighed in since my 1st week followup . . so this should be interesting. . . I'll be able to add fruits and veggies too! I'm so excited. . . this has been a good journey so far, and i'm so happy i did this! -
Wanted to share with my friends here...
i1Linda replied to twobluecats's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yay!!! Congratulations on 6 weeks and "real" food. 42 lbs down is AWESOME!! Way to go :laugh0: -
I am unsure what the name of the lastest surgical technique is for implating the band, does anyone know? Oh and as long as I got ya, is the band actually stiched in place with part of the stomach "flapped over it"?? And during the healing process (post implant -- first six weeks) the flap/stomach will actually coverover/obsure the band itself anchoring the band in place in effect -- is this true ??
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Do people take rest days from exercising without feeling guilty? When I was a runner 25 years ago, I took a day off per week. Now I do about 25 minutes exercise a day and had only two days off in 2008 so far, both for other events. It may seem a bit silly, but I don't feel I deserve a day off because I'm not exercising enough. So, what's your exercise plan? Does it include regular planned days off?
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Week 5 . Am I getting in my nutrients
ejmom86 replied to Ezinne's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm just starting full liquids today so I don't have a lot of experience to give but I plan on using protein shakes, cottage cheese, yogurt and possibly trying out protein pudding. I was able to get in about 6 tablespoons of protein shake this morning before I felt really uncomfortable. I think it's gas/period pain but I didn't want to push it. I've had a few sips of water over the last 45 min and the pain seems to be subsiding. My advise would be to stick to easy proteins and try things like chicken in a week or two and see how it goes. It's almost like feeding a baby food for the first time. Doesn't always go well, try again after some time has passed. Good luck! Sent from my LM-Q910 using BariatricPal mobile app -
My husband and I survived! Me very minimal pain just nauseated! My husbands was a bit more painful as it was discovered during surgery he had quite a bit of scar tissue in his abdomen. Today, we are feeling better, we were thankful our surgeon gave us only 3 holes. The largest in our bellie button! The other 2 are very small.
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When did you head back to the gym?
kll724 replied to desertpixie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was allowed to do cardiac exercise only for the 1st 6 weeks. So, all surgeon's are different. Check with yours! Karen..aka.kll724 -
When did you head back to the gym?
2muchfun replied to desertpixie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Soft aerobic workouts should be no problem. Treadmill, elliptical on low settings should be fine. Just no lifting, bending or stressing the abs for a few more weeks? -
PCOS Suffers who had Bariatric Surgery
fat_amy replied to Rebekah Baker's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am almost 3 weeks out and have PCOS... I'm really excited to see how this is going to change me Sent from my NS-P16AT10 using the BariatricPal App -
okay - I hated ALL of the shakes. The first few sips would be fine, then they'd start tasting funky and make me nauseous. I really struggled for a few days, then I took a few suggestions and tweaked them. This was my fav: 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2-3/4 cup ice cubes 1 scoop unjury Protein 2 tablespoons PB2 small frozen banana 1/4 cup splenda (or more to your taste) Yummmmmm - a really good blender helps on this, too. I went and bought one 40% off at Kohls and keep it on my counter just in case. Hope this helps you! Hang in there!
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9 weeks out feeling worse. I should be happy but I'm not. I feel like I miss my fat. (Not that I'm skinny). I just miss the old me. I'm not as strong and family is giving me a hard time. I feel like I just want to be alone all the time and sleep. I push myself because I have to. I know I only have 6-8 months before my sleeve slows down or stops whatever it is but its a strugle every day. I feel so stupid. I can't seem to even except a compliment I brush it all off. I'm working out, that clears my head but as soon as I'm done it comes back. Even though I've always been overweight I have always worked out so this is not different. I'm down a total of 48 lb 35 since surgery. I feel like I'm going to fail all the time. I do speak to a therapist once a week for anxiety but this is so different. I've talked to her about it but I thought you guys might be feeling the same way and it might just be part of the process.
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Can't Shake The Depression
Banned member replied to ljperez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been a emotional wreck since surgery and my husband has been my biggest support. I was talking to him today about me not being able to use food as a coping mechanism and not it's all flooding out. He's very understanding and over the past couple of weeks I've learned how to talk about whats upsetting me instead of trying to eat my emotions away. It is getting better everyday but I'm still learning how to cope. I will also admit that I'm scared to be skinny and all the attention it will bring. As much as I hate being fat, I'm scared of the unknown (being skinny). I'm not depressed but I do get anxious about the journey to losing weight. Maybe this is why I failed at weight loss attempts in the past, I was scared of having to face the issues that I have kept buried with food. -
ANY SINGLE INCISION SLEEVER'S?
npark36 replied to newmeby50's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I had single incision about a year ago and I had no issues with it. The scar is a little bit bigger than I would prefer but everyone does heal differently. It isn't huge but it is visible above my belly button. I am about 3 pounds from my goal so I am pleased over all with the surgery. -
I've had two fills so far the first one was 2 CC and the second was .5cc. I had 3 cc placed in my band during surgery so I have a total of 5.5cc. It seems like it's not that much and I would like to have another .5 cc fill on Monday. The concern is that I get stuck quite often and I have to throw up a few times a week. Not after every meal. I think it's because I eat the wrong foods or I eat too fast and don't chew enough. I don't want to get another fill if I don't need it but I don't really think I have restriction yet? Any advice?
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My boobs got the memo...Wish my butt did too!
stefaniwg replied to Reigo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree that is will come in time but I'm in the same situation. I run a 5k 3-5 times a week and I have thighs, hips and booty for days. My boobs on the other hand have shrank tremendously! -
Hi there, I had my surgery on August 31,2012 and I did really good on the pre-op diet and and the post-op diet up until the 4th post-op week when I could eat solid foods. To be real honest I had a free-for-all and ate pretty much anything I wanted and then I would feel miserable because I was so full. I did notice that I got full a little quicker than normal but I still ate a pretty large amount. In my warped mind I thought I would (excuse my graphicness) vomit if I over ate but I never did. Everyone that I knew that had the surgery told me that if I overate my body bascially wouldn't let me, which evidently is not the case for me. I haven't had my first fill-thats not till next week but now I'm hearing that I've basically ruined my lap-band surgery because I stretched out the new stomach? Is this true? Its been a week since I fell off the wagon but I'm devasted....I've now starting weighing my food and eating right but ever since I had the surgery theres never really been a time when I felt full even when I was doing the right things....I'm always thinking of food and my stomach growls, maybe its mental but I'm really struggling here. I just hope I haven't ruined everything because of my week binge.
