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motivation ... I need to be able to zip this dress up in 5 weeks!!! -
What do you consider a "stall"?
enjoyinglife replied to ready2B's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I refuse to stall! -
Hi, I too am halfway there at the 6 month mark! I weigh 204! My goal is 150lbs. I know I'm 4 lbs. higher than being exactly at the halfway mark but I'll take it because I was sick for three weeks and couldn't work out. Congrats to all of us Sept. bandsters. It definitely was worth it! Start Weight: 251 Current Weight: 204
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What has been your experience in losing/gaining weight after surgery,before 1st fill?
bambam replied to Scottinnh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's very normal not to lose much if any during this period. My doctor told me to do the best I could, but not to be surprised if I gained. Weeks 2-5 after surgery I was up and down the same 3 pounds, actually was down 3 pounds when I went for my first fill. Hang in there, it will get better and you will see the scale move. This period before you get restriction (and it may take several fills to get there) is bandster hell for a reason. Just go by your doctor's directions re: portion size, food choices, etc, and it will pay off. It sounds as if you are doing great! Keep up the good work! -
I had the surgery May 28th. I have been eating normal foods now for the last 3-4 weeks, and will get my first fill in 2 weeks. I can eat now like before surgery , except that I have to be very careful to chew and chew and not swallow anything to big as it is really uncomfortable when it gets stuck. This slows me down and I usually get tired of eating before my plate is empty. And my food gets cold! I started this process at 300 lbs a little over a year ago. I went into surgery at 285 lbs, partially from the 2 weeks of liquid diet prior to surgery required by my doctor. Another 2 weeks of mostly liquid diet and then mushies after surgery got me down to 277. I have been able to keep my weight to under 280, but was wondering if I should have lost more, or do most people gain weight before the first banding? One very positive about this process so far is that food has lost its attraction to me. All the work of being careful to eat only soft foods, and chewing it to death, and the anxiety of swallowing something not chewed enough and the ensuing pain almost makes you long for the liquid diet days, when everything was so simple. -
What has been your experience in losing/gaining weight after surgery,before 1st fill?
Libbyjane1976 replied to Scottinnh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't lose much. I had 5 weeks in between my surgery and 1st fill. I probably lost about 7 lbs in between. I lost 5 from being on the liquid diet for 2 weeks and then for the mushies and the transition back to solids i didn't lose anything and then I finally lost about 2 lbs and went for my 1st fill. -
I'm in Danger of Losing My "Man Card"
joatsaint posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Okay, I hate to admit this, but I'm addicted to making Diaper Cakes. I made my 1st one 2 weeks ago for a friend's baby shower and I had so much fun making it, a week later - I had to make a 2nd (for another friend's baby shower). Now I'm out of legitimate excuses for making a Diaper Cake and I've got a half--finished "Frozen" Diaper Castle in my living room!!!!!!!!!! Is there an "AA" for Diaper Cake addictions????? -
In a couple of weeks, I am going to get my first fill. It will be at the radiology department where upper GI tests are done. My Doctor explained that he will fill my band (almost full) and then they will give me barium liquid to drink. They will then take some of the fill out to a level that shows a proper amount of flow and constriction. He said that by doing it this way, you can get proper restriction on the first fill. Ultimately it is likely they will leave 3.5 -5.5 cc in the band after this fill. He said that if they don't go through radiology and do the fill in the doctor's office, they can only add a small amount. You then need to keep going back until you have a proper fill. I was very happy to learn about the approach my doctor takes to fills. I am hoping that I get decent restriction quickly so I can keep the weight I have taken off and continue with my weight loss program. I am curious as to others whose Dr. has taken this approach and how it worked for you. Did you get good restriction after the first fill?
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First Fill....at Radiologist
HeatherinCA replied to Appmax54321's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was like that, well my doctor has the machine in his office. I got 5.5ccs on my first fill, and I don't feel i need anymore at least for now. Just remember it takes a few weeks for the fills to work properly so don't get discouraged immediately. But yea, I have almost zero hunger. -
New to this and looking for a friend
deborah80701 replied to sdflores.86's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi SD Flores... My name is Deborah.. I just found your post because I googled ....looking for bariatric sleeve friend..I'm 3 weeks out tomo... Would u want to talk.on facebook messenger? If so I will give you my info...my drs office is short on mentors... So maybe we could support each other... Let me know what u think...☺☺ -
Just got home, after 3 days of water then nil-by-mouth I have a terrible headache and I'm so tired. I tried to make 4 oz of protein shake, I'd added the heartburn and nausea meds, plus my liquid painkillers. Thought I could sip it over a few hours but I've only had an ounce in an hour and a half, sipped slowly. Think I'll need to chuck it and go to bed! Need to wait another couple of hours for my children to go to bed first.
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Hi all, as of this Wednesday i am 2 weeks out and stated mfp and looking for friends to help each other along the way. My user name is bbbslady34 send me a request or your user name!
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Back pain
shelbyschroepfer replied to shelbyschroepfer's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Also having some MAJOR rumbling grumbling like almost like I have to poop but I don't. I had 3 good sized BMs last night which have me good relief but I've had nothing but Water since I've been home (and liquid pain killer) so I can't really change my diet at all. Even though I don't have to go to the bathroom it's still keeping me awake because I'm scared ill go in my sleep. Starting weight 321- sleeve date 07/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST -
November Nymphs Cinco de Mayo Weight Loss Challenge Week #2
osangriared replied to Momto1plus1's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm confused...there are updates on the previous thread....are we starting new threads each week, or just updating the old one. -
November Nymphs Cinco de Mayo Weight Loss Challenge Week #2
Skinny_Jill replied to Momto1plus1's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Name............Start.............Current...............Goal.......... ...To Go Momto1plus1....223...............220.26.....................210....... ...10.6 Hollyberries......267...............267.........................257... .........10 Skinny_Jill........180...............177.........................168..............9 The exercise is really helping. I've been losing slow and then this week I've lost 3 pounds. I love my Body Bugg and my trainer. -
Are you ready for crazy???? Well, first off, I feel much better today than I did yesterday. When I woke up this morning, the room wasn't spinning which is a relief! I weighed myself this morning. Monday (Day 1) I weighed 221 on the scale. Today the scale reads 214.5. WTF? Is that even possible? Is it going to stay??? I have gone 4 months or so battling the same 3 pounds up and down between 218 and 221...now in 4 days of proper eating, lean protein & veggies, LF dairy. At any rate, it seems crazy!
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Are you ready for crazy???? Well, first off, I feel much better today than I did yesterday. When I woke up this morning, the room wasn't spinning which is a relief! I weighed myself this morning. Monday (Day 1) I weighed 221 on the scale. Today the scale reads 214.5. WTF? Is that even possible? Is it going to stay??? I have gone 4 months or so battling the same 3 pounds up and down between 218 and 221...now in 4 days of proper eating, lean protein & veggies, LF dairy. At any rate, it seems crazy!
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I was on optifast for 2 weeks pre surgery. I was allowed to eat cooked or raw veggies at dinner, which I did. Broth or chicken would be "cheating" which I did do a couple of times, then I was worried the doc would find out and cancel the surgery.
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You can eat whatever you feel like eating actually. The point of the clear diet is to jumpstart your weightloss. Your stomach will have swelling from the trauma to the tissue from surgery. The swelling will be the tightness you feel when you consume food or liquids. Heavier things could cause you to need to throw up, it isn't a regular nausea it is more like choking and needing to get it out, and I am sure you have been told that that is bad for your band. If you are very hungry try some Jello, fudgesicles, or a cup of warm tea. These will help aleviate the hunger, as will the Protein drinks. You can get some from quixstar online with 35 grams of protein and just 5 carbs. The vanilla is terrific. I am in hormone hell and having hunger issues way more than I can control, I was done on May 7, 2008. You want to lose 2 a week at most or you get too flabby too quick. See some on here dropping way too fast and know that my sister looks awful after doing that with bypass surgery. I fought getting this done for a long time, but know it is my tool I need. Plugging away at increasing exercise and hope in the next 2 weeks to control the hormone hunger then get my 2nd fill. My best help has been reading on here where I can get some shared info and incentive. Good Luck and work into soft slowly so you don't get disappointed in your weight change.
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Ardyss Body Magic or Angel Bra?
Momto3redheads replied to Momto3redheads's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I wear mine about 14-16 hrs a day - they say you HAVE to wear it at least 4 hrs a day 5 days a week in order to see results...you can wear it more or less, depending on what you prefer. I wear mine all day every day as I love how it makes me feel and helps my posture and back - carrying around a 27 lb one yr old I need all the help I can get! I will PM you.... -
NSV.. and celebrating highest weight and surgery weight losses..
Tricia Lewis posted a blog entry in The Skinny Girl With In!!
2 1/2 weeks later.. my NSV(non scale victory) is I am down 2 guchies sizes (for you non Western Pennsylvania people, that means underwear, and it is an actual word). :bananajump: Also.. do you celebrate your highest weight loss or what you weighed right before surgery or BOTH?? From when I started this journey 8 months ago, I am down 39lbs.. Since my surgery I am down 25lbs...:thumbsup: -
Wow, 1 WEEK POST OP. I NEVER THOUGHT THIS WOULD EVER HAPPEN BUT IT DID! I FEEL REALLY GOOD. IF HAVE NOT STARTED WORKING OUT. WILL START TOMORROW. I HAVE BEEN AT WORK ALL WEEK. I EVEN GOT TODAY ( R U LOOSING WEIGHT). THAT WAS GREAT. PHYSICALLY I AM BUILDING MY BREATHING BACK UP. CANT WALK AND TALK. GET SHORT WINDED. I DID PUT ON A SHIRT THAT I WOULD HAVE TO FIX MY ARMS IN BUT TODAY I JUST PUT IT ON. BEEN UP SINCE 3am CENTRAL TIME. HAD TO TAKE MY OLDEST TO THEM AIRPORT. TOURNAMENT IN LA. IF WISH EVERYONE A BLESSED AND WEIGHT LOSE DAY!
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Yet curious of the ppl in the 300 lb range age 21-27. What has been your progress? How much weight did you loose in what amount of time? Ex. 60lbs in 3 months. And how is your skin is far??
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Thank you so much..He know were he put the port and why, he also repaired a hernia when he place the band. I dont have hurtburn or anything except when I bend or my pants rub on my waist line specially jeans. I have a short torso so Im guessing that is not many place he had to placed it.. Unless I eat to much dont hurt..I being trying to recuperate from my last surgery and I think that stir many things all over..I put myself on soft foods n liquids n limited the quantities..I being reading about slippage n erosion n I dont think that is happening..I dont drink anything unhealthy n water sometimes is a pain, dont like it..Doing a lot of water trying to flush everything bad of the surgery, pain med n stuff, being taking it easy no lifting or nothing to agreavate the healing process..I had no fever, no throwing up or nothing stuck in a while, well stuck about 3 months, when i went to see my parents n they dont understantd what the band is eventhough I explain to them, they are more concern I dont eat much..I dont know if that happens to you, but i lost the fun even meat, cant eat chicken, pork or steak, after the surgery i make myself eating extremely chop chicken with my mashed pototoes or in my soap..But u have to do what u have to do..Will continue monitoring this soreness n little stabbing pain by my left side, prob is nothing mayor but everything started after my surgery. the portal I read other comments of other lapband they they are placed on the same place as my mine have the same problem.. thank you so much, hope to hear from you or anyone that have the same problems. At this point my husband dont understand much n he dont want to get to much involved.. I guess.. have a good one..
