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Weight loss on liquid diet
rainyann replied to Roo2's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Consider yourself lucky... I came home from the hospital almost 10 pounds heavier than when I went in. IV fluid did me in... It took almost a week for me to lose it.... Be patient, the weight will come off -
Another Newbie from The Buckeye State
Moondust replied to Moondust's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
gone 4 ever, I have to say I love living here even though it's getting pretty scary economically since Dayton is a GM town and the factories have closed. My youngest son goes to Ohio State in Columbus. He loves the Columbus area. I have sister-in-laws that lived there after they graduated and would have never moved except their jobs were tranfered. ...so does "gone 4 ever" refer to Ohio or the excess weight, lol? -
Oh My Goodness, Only a couple weeks to go!
annettexx replied to fefebutterfly's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi there My name is annette. I have only 4 days to go , and like you im pretty worried about the surgery too, I think this is probably normal. Im worried about the whole hospital stay and yes also about the life changes afterwards, I will certainly answer any questions you may have after I go through my surgery , Annette Hello my fellow Bandmates, I am so excited, nervous and slightly apprehensive at this time because this is a new chapter that is about to begin in my life. I have never taken a risk my whole life that would essentially change me from the inside out. I am excited because finally I get the chance to become healthy while losing weight. I am nervous because I am scared of surgery in general and the risk associated with it. I also feel a little apprehensive because this is a significant life change and I wonder will I be successful. I went to a support group last week and many said that this is hard work, but they all felt motivated to get healthy. It also encouraged me because I know that I can do it now and that everyones weight loss is different. Dr. Enochs wants to do a Gastric Plication in combination with the LapBand which means to fold the stomach in on itself and stitch it up. Gastric Plication (LGP) as a bariatric procedure. It promises to be a method that gives weight loss results as good as sleeve gastrectomy without the risks associated with that procedure. He says that I would require a liver reduction diet two weeks prior to surgery and he wont know until he opens me whether or not he can do it. This is basically an experimental procedure that is supposed to increase weight loss so I hope it works for me. Im just asking for your prayers and advice that may help me right after I am banded. Your comments will be appreciated. Thanks-FeFeButterfly <BR class=spacer_> -
Had my first fill yesterday description included
Ready to wear cute clothes posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
So I had my first fill yesterday and all went well. I feel some restriction but its nit tight. I told the doctor I do not want to be tight. It took ten minutes tops! I went in and they had me fill in a few questions about n how I was feeling and how much I can eat . They discussed my concerns and desires and took my weight. Then he had me lie on the fluoroscopy table which has a small round X-ray head that is stomach sized. He quickly located my port and told me I would feel a slight pinch (. No big deal ). And put a small needle into my port . The syring had saline in it he put in 3 Cc's and had me drink a thin oink flavorless liquid then he watched the monitor to see how the liquid flowed through my band and esophogus. It went down nicely so he Added another cc and had me take another drink. On the monitor you could see that the liquid did not go down as smoothly so he went back down to 3 Cc's and said that should leave me comfortable but add restriction. I drank more Water before leaving and all was well. That day I ate mushy food only and today I can eat whatever as long as I chew chew chew. I can feel a slight restriction but its not too evident yet. I'm hoping its enough. I don't feel stuffed after drinking a 8 ounce Protein shake but I feel satisfied. For lunch I had Soup and dinner I had chicken, and some Beans with no problem. I ordered veggies but they were too hard and I was afraid they'd stick. I ate the whole leg and 10 small bites of the beans . I certainly ate more than 1/2 a cup of food. Perhaps 1 cup ? Hopefully the fill works!- 1 reply
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Said NO to anti inflammatory and even NO to steriod shot
trekker954 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Horrible hip pain,bursitis, told orthorpaedic about my gastric sleeve and can't take anti inflammatory He said I just want to give you a shot, I said no, I better not. So he's going to try and order me some compound cream. An hour later I had to meet with my NUT anyway and asked her. She said, its okay, just be warned I may bloat and that steriods can be a trigger for hunger. She said if I need the shot to get it. Common sense told me that the one shot, wouldn't wreck me or gain my 40 pounds back I lost since July, so I'm glad I spoke to her. So anyone have any experience with why we are told this? I was afraid it was going to eat away at my healing tummy. I'm on travel now, but in a months time, I'm going in for the shot. -
Hey Audrey! I haven’t been on a scale in a while but I would guess my current weight is around 460. Obviously I am wayyyyy too young to be living like this and that’s why I really want gastric sleeve. The heaviest person I’ve seen in any forum is like 350 and that’s what concerns me. I’m scared I’ll show up and they’ll turn me down.
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Recent surgical patient worried about slippage
CheckYes replied to lapbandpatient's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I doubt you've slipped but STOP PUSHING IT! Not trying to be harsh but seriously! Please give yourself a chance to be successful. Don't screw it up before you've lost the weight. You CAN do this! -
Ok so someone tells me today that I've lost enought weight because my face looks bad! What? Why would you tell anyone this? Plus my face doesn't look bad! I told her that I liked the way my face looked! Everyone else's tells me how good I look and how much younger I look! Has anyone else had this happen?
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The only problem with ensure is that it is made to help people maintain or gain weight that can not. I would go with EAS or whey Protein with less carbs and very little sugar. To me its not a good choice for protein. There are many other Protein drinks out there that are better for weight loss.
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Long term overseas travel 4 months post op
Bufflehead replied to Nikkinee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
With respect to item no. 1, you are traveling to areas that tend to eat carb-heavy cuisines (rice and noodles in Japan, rice, lentils, beans in south Asia, rice, corn and beans in Mexico). So, I think you'll have to be committed to avoiding those foods to a great extent and working at getting lots of meat and green veggies. You can get those things anywhere, but you may have to look harder and work harder to get what you need. Are you willing to do that? If so, go for it! You do not need a bunch of frankenfood protein powders and protein bars and special artificially flavored popsicles and cashew milk and whatever. You just need meat and green veggies and to not fall into the easy trap of eating the big scoop of rice that may start appearing whenever you eat out. As far as exercise goes, people in India and Japan and Mexico probably get more exercise than your typical "first worlder"(assuming you are American, Western European, etc, your profile doesn't say). Commit to doing a lot of walking. Figure out how people where you are get exercise and do it. If it doesn't happen, that's not ideal, but exercise really has a minimal impact on weight loss. You can tone up when you get done with your travels (exercise is not going to have an impact on whether or not you end up with loose skin, so if you are worrying about that, put it aside). People notice what we eat a lot less than we think they do. People will be paying attention to their own food, not yours. Certainly don't let potential judgments from other people stop you from doing what you've wanted to do for a long time. Anyone who is rude enough to make a comment on someone else's eating habits is just a jerk, and you can't let jerks control your life. -
Does anyone have small / hard to find veins?
annelisem replied to annelisem's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I shall use all your tips!!! Starting to get very nervous now! I hope your surgeries go well / and or you're losing weight well -
Pouch reset I weigh 187 lowest weight was 147. In December It will be 4 years since my surgery. Does the reset work
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Welcome to the site Many of us have experienced a weight gain. Its great that you have reached out and working on getting it back down. Pouch reset is going back to liquids and progressing back out to real food stage. (It does not shrink your pouch) It may help you feel your restriction a bit. Its one way to help get back to healthy behaviors. Another option is to start at real food stage if you feel reset is too restrictive. Some choose to change diet plans Keto, paleo, vegetarian,IF, whole 30 etc. Only my opinion. Whatever diet you choose, The key is logging your food in an app and staying with in your weight loss calories/macros. Basics: Food plan, exercise, hydrate You know what to do but it may be difficult to get your head back in the game. A few threads on the site that may help. https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/425354-the-importance-of-doing-the-head-work/?tab=comments#comment-4776743 https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/428113-🍁-oct-2019-challenge-🍁/?tab=comments#comment-4815439
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Newbie ......... with questions
Danielle24/7 replied to jubie's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It didn't happen to me, but another women that was in the hospital with me gainned 5 pounds. I had the surgery on 7/19, I don't feel bloated but I am tender by the port site. -
I mix my Proteins. I will do a Weight Watcher vanilla powdered smoothie with a wonder slim chocolate, add a few slices banana and some powdered PB2, blend and oh so good Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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stomach hurts
☠carolinagirl☠ replied to ashley 2009's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
if you are worried or concerned, please call your doctor and let them advise you....if need be, go in and have then check you and the band itself out under fluro to ease your mind....congrats on the weight loss btw...great job. -
I got to stop getting On the scale everyday
buplee replied to Dee White's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We have all been there when we are new. We read about people who lost 40lbs in 30 days and we feel like a failure because we only lost 10-20lbs. STOP THE MADNESS AND THINK. You're losing weight and will start to see the pounds melt away over the coming months. Stay encouraged and be happy that you are losing weight at a fast rate. Now, step away from the scale and put it a way for a week. Weighing yourself multiple times a day serves no purpose other than to make you crazy. Your weight will vary with food, Water, bm, time of the day or month for women, and our workout. Good luck on your respective journeys. -
I got to stop getting On the scale everyday
fancy replied to Dee White's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I promise myself today too stop with the scale everyday it's driving me crazy ,I'm going to weight every Sunday morning I promise too myself -
Surgery 1 Week Away!!!
Shmoopy replied to endlessdreams_x's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck!! Hang in there!! I wasn't on a liquid diet before my surgery but I definitely was for the two weeks following it. And it was HARD!! But I"m almost 4 months out of my surgery and I'm doing so well. I only wish the best for you. And just when you think you cannot look at one more drop of protein shake or one more jello cup, or one more popsicle, just know that at some point, you will be able to enjoy (healthy) food again. And continue to LOSE weight. And it will all be worth it. I wish you all the best! -
Surgery 1 Week Away!!!
endlessdreams_x replied to endlessdreams_x's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
GOOD LUCK DAVE! Oh I am through with a little over a week of those liquids. Keep strong, the weight loss and liver shrinking to be eligible for the surgery is way worth it!:thumbup: -
I can't believe it. I'm through one week of liquid diets with one week left to go and on Monday, October 26th I will be banded!!!! I can't believe I've waited this long & got through it! The liquid diet has been so hard, I do crave food, but the weight loss I've had so far is worth it. Fortunately, I do not crave sodas like I thought I would. 13lbs down in just 7 days. 7 more days of it to go, maybe I'll be down even further! :thumbup: I wish everyone on the 26th surgery date luck & hope to see you on the skinnier side -Jamie Love
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Confused Re: Foods
BeachBabe replied to samndaisy64's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
White carbs are to an overweight person as alcohol is to an alcoholic. We all struggle to stay away from them but try or you may open Pandora's Box. Lose the weight first and get into good habits before you start eating pasta and bread. -
Highs And Lows Of Weight Loss
Cocoabean replied to highland's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well, CONGRATS on regular sizes!! Yay! I fondly remember that day. Reality bites sometimes, doesn't it? I don't wear anything shorter than capris. But my weight was spread all over, so my thighs and upper arms deflated like balloons. I don't wear tank tops either. The running joke in my house is that if my DH makes me mad I will use my bat wings like a whip and he won't know what hit him from across the room! -
Aetna Approval Process Question
sunshine1531 replied to WalkByFaith94's topic in Insurance & Financing
Also make sure you do not gain weight from the date of your first weigh in or insurance is likely to deny you. Good luck!! Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App -
6 Month Post Sleeve Upate (almost) - with pics
Renee0629 replied to Renee0629's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Omg this is so me! Everybody in my life can obviously tell that I've lost a ton of weight, but I still haven't told anyone (and probably never will). I was always on a diet and my weight was always up and down. Everyone just thinks that this recent weight loss is just part of my pattern. When I came back to work on day 5 post surgery and was still on liquids, I just told everyone I was on a cleanse and everyone accepted it because they'd seen me do it 100x! The first 20/25 pounds came off really quickly (first 4 weeks), then it slowed down a bit. It's taken me longer to lose the weight than all the stories I've read, but it hasn't bothered me. Honestly I haven't really had to try to lose weight - I eat healthy but only because it feels better post sleeve. I could eat bread, cupcakes and other crap if I wanted, but I can't eat that much and if I fill up all the space with that junk I can't eat real food and then I just feel sick. Thing is I've always been a healthy eater, just ate to much of it I guess. Problem solved! I'm still worried I'll get fat again and the sleeve won't work long term, but I think that just comes from yo-yoing my entire life. Good luck to you! You'll do great!
