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This may sound strange but I JUST happened on the Low Carb Banders Unite forum on here. Mostly I hang around the general discussion part. I had no idea there were low carb banders. I am happy to see there are other banders who agree that high protein/low carb WILL work. My fill doctor said, it's not about carbs, fat, etc. it's about calories. I agree to a certain point. However, in the past I've always done really well doing low carb, like a mix of the Atkins and South Beach diets BUT would get discouraged when stalling after the Water weight came off. I know deep inside, that high Protein, low carb is the way to go FOR ME. It keeps my blood sugar steady, which helps with cravings, etc. Somehow I always knew I could stick it out if I had help, which I now have with the band! I am soooo happy! so happy, so happy.... really, you don't even know. We know our own bodies and how can thousands of other low carbers be wrong? I am tickled PINK...
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I have been banded 3 weeks ago and only 3 days back I have got a swelling on the port area. Is it because of the semi solids that I am having? There is no pain but only swelling. Please help.
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I had Last Supper syndrome. From insurance approval to day one of pre-op I believe I had 1 1/2 week to eat all my favorite foods and boy did I ever! I had all of my favorite rich, fattening and sugary foods and ordered take-out just about every night. I ate at all my favorite fast food places for lunch every day and whatever I wanted for Breakfast. I enjoyed all my junk food in between. At the time it was like I was saying goodbye to all these foods but now I realize that there is not much that I ate during that time that I cannot eat now I am just satisfied on about 1/3 or less of what I would eat then. But it did not seem to hinder my success. I do wonder if my pre-op diet might have been easier if I had eased into it but I made it through.
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Wouldn't Atkins Essentially Do The Same Thing As The 2 Wk Pre-Op Diet?
UK Cathy replied to CHELL's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My pre-op is !000 calories a day with the emphasis being on high protein low carb. What I am doing is having 2xprotein drinks and a small meal plus a snack of fruit. This runs for 2 weeks before surgery. My doctor also requires that I take milk thistle during this time and omerprazole. Also no alchohol. -
Surgery tomorrow... Am I ready?
healthyme1963 replied to msshellg's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everything you're feeling is perfectly normal, so don't sweat it. You made the decision to take control of your health and this first step is a doozy, but you'll do great! I'm only five weeks post-surgery and still have some fears regarding success and being healthy. I don't think it would be normal if we didn't have 'cold feet' and fears. Ultimately, you just have to remind yourself why you are doing this and follow your doctor's plan. The rest will fall into place if you do that. Good luck to you on this journey! -
Surgery tomorrow... Am I ready?
Volumptious replied to msshellg's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will be fine I'm 1 1/2 week out -
I had my surgery 5/13/2013, I was on prilosec for the first three months to help with healing. About two months after I went off of it I started getting really bad heartburn. They had me try a week 'treatment' of the priolsec again, it helped but a week or so after I finished it I had heartburn again. I've been on priolsec daily since. My dr said he'd have me try to go off it again in the future. He wasn't too upset or surprised. He said it does happen.
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My surgeon said I can play football if I wanted to but when I went to see the Nurse Practitioner a week after my surgery she suggested I become a rock star in my liquids before I advance from walking. I am in my 3 week post-op and I do a light jog and 30 minutes of Zumba, but I had to increase my water intake by double
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There will be a day when parents aren't always accepting and supportive. I finally told my parents about the VSG and the possibilities last week. They reacted in different ways. One reaction - Research and make sure you know what you're getting into. Well duh! Another reaction was that my mom sent an email on how to cheaply lose weight the "old fashion" way Another was unexpected - an email from my aunt telling me about all these people who she knows has died or major complications. The upside is that I've been able to see that my boyfriend is there for me and will be with me along the way, as he's always said he would.
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Wouldn't Atkins Essentially Do The Same Thing As The 2 Wk Pre-Op Diet?
Anakin Jay replied to CHELL's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The purpose of the 2 week liquid diet is to shrink the liver by not eating any fat. The liver is smack dab in the way of the VSG surgery, and they have to have a little tray thing in there to lift it up and out of the way... if it's enlarged an fatty (most of ours are pre-vsg) it's easier to accidentally knick it, poke it, or tear it, which would case the doctor to have to switch to and OPEN surgery to repair the liver, then continue the vsg. Open surgery means cracking all your ribs in half, and slicing you open from neck to waist. It means months longer recovery time, and a much higher risk of complications. So now think about that, and ask yourself if two weeks liquid diet is really that bad. -
They rescheduled me for a week from today the 29th I'm kind of bummed but its only a few more days.
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4 weeks post op: niggles after eating
Fitby40icandoit replied to Fitby40icandoit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for your reply - my dietician has soft pasta and rice in stage 4 of my post op diet ( each stage min 5 days max 2 weeks) - at the moment im eating poached eggs, porridge, smashed avocado, steamed vegies, steamed fish, mashed vegies, mince with gravy....so your right its probably too heavy compared to what i have been eating....the pains just scare me a bit ...i live 2 days drive away from my dr/surgeon which scares me if i end up having a leak (always in the back of my mind when i start having pains) . -
I go to the true results here in Houston, Tx. Well I guess she was nurse, a lady I talked to in my doctors office over the phone said it wasn't infected. But then i went to true results today to get my fill and they said they couldn't do it cause it's not healed and not suppose to look like that. But they sent a picture over to my doctor and he just keep using soap and water. Mmmm ok. Lol. I was going to do that, eat how I'm suppose to. They have me going back next week just to check on it. If they think it looks good I may get a fill next week, who knows? We shall see.
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First Doctor Appointment Pre-Op
Liliana Arleen replied to mellifluousmp's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
wow 30 lbs in one week is a lot!!! Congrats!! Maybe you need a second opinion for your hear rate? -
I didn't have any type of pre-op diet at all, but I've heard that others go on liquid diets a week before.
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Hi Everyone I'm starting a new thread so we UK sleevers can share our progress. For me, it will be 3 months since my surgery next week. I weighed myself this morning, and worked out that I've now lost 5 stone 2.8lbs! The difference it has made to my life has been incredible. I was in a size 30, I'm now in a size 24/26. I seem to be losing about a stone a month now. My hair isn't falling out at all at the moment but I am quite careful about taking in Protein. I had my first piece of chocolate the other day and it was nice, but I don't feel like I need to eat lots of it anymore. I get compliments left, right and centre about how much I'm changing and my friends tell me how nice I look. Something that didn't happen much before! Things are pretty good so far. I don't regret having the surgery. I've only been sick a couple of times and that was from gulping Water. I even had my first alcoholic drink the other night. Granted, I sipped it slowly, but it was nice to be out and about being 'normal'. I'd love to hear your stories about how you are doing, so please do share them. All the best Bella
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Good luck! I will be a few weeks behind you. I'll be looking for your words of wisdom!
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I had my 1st fill on 1/29 and all went great. I had 2.5 in the band already and had another 2.5 added making the total 5cc. I can definately tell the difference, finally feeling that restriction everyone has been talking about and it takes me a bit longer to get hungry (every 3 hours instead of 2) so we are getting there. I was relieved to see I hadn't gained any weight that week prior, hadn't lost any either but at least no gain. Right now am down 3 more pounds so far this week, but will capture Feb week one results on Saturday. My goal is 10 pounds each month, so I'm off to a decent start so far. Am learning chewing very well and taking my time is key. Funny, no matter how much everyone stresses this, until you have your first "not good" experience you don't really "get it". :iamwithstupid:I have to say, that feeling you get is one of the most uncomfortable feelings I've ever experienced.
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April 10th...heading to Tijuana!
KickRocks replied to michipita83's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Trust me those 6 weeks will fly by! -
Im not losing. Urghhhh!
gypsyjolie replied to JennyFromTheBlock's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I gained in week 1, lost in week 2, and stalled for weeks 3-5, then lost a ton in week 6. We all lose at a different rate. Try not to stress out too much in the first couple of months. You are healing. Follow the plan, get your protein and fluids, and walk. Good luck! -
Im 3 weeks post op and I have some its ok basically water
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Hey everyone. I am currently 2 weeks post op and was wondering if anyone has any good recipes for puréed stage! Anything would help! Thanks!!
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Hot shower after vsg.....I can't wait until I heal so stressed what have I done to myself.
louis carlson replied to findingnish's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have having the same issue. My incinsion was leaking a red Water and I get a clear puss. That rubs on my shirt. Dr said long as it's not warm to touch and ur not feverish all is ok. It's just taking forever to heal. I'm 3 weeks in. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Me before Surgery
Loving the losing Laurinda posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: Since the Beginning
I was a short stubby thing when I took this pic on the 5th of March. Was just waiting for the 12th of March the next week to have the surgery. -
April 10th...heading to Tijuana!
@RealScoobyDoo replied to michipita83's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I know three of us are off to dr Garcia March 28-29. I'll keep you posted on how it goes for me. Who are you having do your surgery?
