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Reversible, least invasive and I would die before my time from morbid obesity. My sister had Gastric Bypass, lost all her weight and gained it all back. With any wls, the surgery is just a tool to help you. You have to be committed to making the lifestyle change. Good Luck on your wl journey!
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My doctor and the nutritionist have both referred to me as a "restrictor." Guess that's a label for those of us who have dieted like crazy and find it difficult to let go of those restrictions. Pre-band I have been no dairy, no wheat, no sugar, no caffeine, no alcohol -- a lot of no-nos. So I'm trying to embrace all of it and just have those very small amounts of what it is my body is asking for. It wants dairy so I'm having some. Have not tried wheat yet and think I may not. My husband is celiac so we already have a wheat-free house. That is restrition of another kind, however, not that mental "can't have" game I have played so well the last two decades. Even though I'm so incredibly good at it, I was still unable to lose weight with that approach.
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I think your surgeon is absolutely correct.You should opt for gastric sleeve because if you are able to lose weight with the sleeve then there would be no need for the bypass.I think you will love the end result and will be happy with your decision in the long run.
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Hello, I guess this is my introduction to the forum. I'm a 46 Y/O guy, about to go in for a revision to my RNY that was done a while back (exact date when I remember...) My new date is this coming Tuesday, May 30th, 2017. My first surgery was somewhat successful, but I guess I got tired of the restrictions and requirements after a while, and I started cheating more and more in my diet. I dropped down to around 300 lbs after starting at 618, my heaviest. A few years ago I had an accident, where I was left in a lot of pain, and since I didn't have insurance I left it go untreated, and that was the beginning of my weight gain, to where I'm now, 504 lbs as of last Monday. Well, here I am, not as excited as the first time, and not scared either, more of a feeling of "whatever". Now, don't get me wrong, I will make it work, it's not as fun being fat and 46, like it was being fat and 30. Anyway, I'm an open book, ask away if you have any Q's, and I'm looking fwd to learning from ya'lls successes and mistakes, especially now that I found a forum dedicated to guy's issues, because my first time around, it was mostly ladies, with very few guys, and most of those guys were young. Best Regards.
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Two days past my second fill and I am definitely feeling more restriction than I did initially. I can't eat as much as after the first fill but I can still eat more than I think I should. I've dropped another 2 pounds and so something must be working correctly. 2 more then I'll be in the fabulous Onederland!! Yeah!! I've added cherry essence and orange essence prunes to my snack venue and that has helped my weight loss I believe. I am sure I need at least another 1 cc to be at the "sweet spot." Take care.
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tigk - Yes, those feelings are completely normal. It is scary knowing that you are going to have to change, and that for all intents and purposes, it's a permanent change - not something you can waffle on on a whim. The good news: The changes that you will be required to make are not that usually that drastic once you're out of the healing phase and back on real foods. There is a very good chance that you will feel little if any difference with a wide open band, but in spite of that, chances are you will be eating less anyway. As you start getting fills, the amount you eat at each meal will decrease naturally, if you listen to your full signals. As far as "why can't you do this yourself?" You can. It's just extremely difficult to change one's habits permanently, particularly when it comes to food. With the band, eating less is easier, because you get full faster. Making healthy choices is easier, because your hunger level is under control, and lots of times the less nutritious items are unpleasant to eat, so there is negative reinforcement going on. As long as we keep on doing whatever we did to lose weight, the weight will stay off. That's why diets don't work - people don't stay on them forever. And they don't stay on them forever, because the changes are too drastic and don't fit in with a normal lifestyle. The changes that aren't too drastic we don't continue to do, because the results are not readily apparent. With the band, it doesn't matter if the results aren't readily apparent - we are forced to continue on regardless. If I were just eating less on my own, and it wasn't very pleasant because I was hungry, and my wieght did not go down after 8 weeks, I would have little motivation to continue eating less. With the band, I'm not feeling hungry even though I'm eating less, and regardless of whether the scale moves or not, I have to continue eating less, because of the band. So eventually the scale starts moving down again. Like it would have if I had NOT been banded, but continued to eat less. However, the chances that I would have continued to eat less all by myself are very, very small. I hope this helps clarify some things in your mind.
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I wouldn't. They are NOT the same as flour....they can get all gummy in the pouch, believe me. Just don't. Need to be super sure everything will go through ok. A PB now could mean trouble from here on with the band. Plus, they will totally slow up any weight loss you are experiencing.
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For those at Goal - How did you know you were there?
Jachut replied to luckyme's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sigh. I may well consider a breast lift myself, lol. That's precisely what I mean Sammee. There are more important goals than physical perfection to be considered, although for sure, achieving what you want to physically is important. If I get to 160lb I think I'll be trying to focus on what I've gained, not what I still have to lose, I just think that's a healthier focus is all. And if your body has decided 160 is it, then there's so many things to Celebrate. If you want to work harder and lose more than that's great too. I simply am making the point that you have to decide yourself when you're finished. That elusive "perfection" doesnt exist as beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Therefore it doesnt matter one whit if you're happy at 160lb or would be happier at 140 - that's your decision. As I said, you're finished when you decide you're finished. Maybe I didnt say it as well as I could have. I dont know, I value my body for what it can do, more so than what it looks like. Its born three beautiful healthy children, its fed three beautiful healthy children. It can run, it can perform some functions darn well, it even has some special talents, I've been a state level softballer and netballer in my day. Its a great body. What it weighs is not a patch on what it can do in my opinion. I get that some people are more fussed by what their bodies look like, but you can gain a whole new respect for yourself and a whole new level of peace if you learn to think about yourself from a different perspective. Those are the kinds of things that I consider it healthy to think about when deciding your goal weight. So Newsho I'm sorry you seem to find everything I say these days offensive, but not everybody is focussed entirely on what they look like, and you're smart enough to know that. -
There are a lot of banders doing WW on this thread. I think there was a thread about this a couple days ago. Just search by the term "weight watchers".
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Was thinking of joining weight watchers, but not telling them have had lap banding. Is anyone doing weight watchers? any good??? I did it years ago but kept putting the weight on due to not having my helping lapband.
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Need encouragement to get back on track
Rsilversea replied to mom2girls's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Like you, I know what foods I can cheat with. My solution--ditch them! I don't keep them in the house and I try to stay far away from them when I go out. I log my foods faithfully. I had problems right after Christmas but now I am slowly losing weight again. I know it's hard but you can do it! Look how far you've come and remember, you're already a winner! -
I plan on going back on weight watchers when I get back to solid foods. I lost 40lbs on it in 4 months before my surgery. I did the online. My dietican said I could go back on it after I start solid foods. It really works.
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How has your view of others changed since surgery?
skinnygirlwithin replied to LumpySpacePrincess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
As I read all of the above posts.... the above quote is actually how i feel... I feel for people that are overweight & know how awful the struggles can be.... (been there... done that...) - but my view of dieting has totally changed... watching how all these woman i work with, struggle with this diet or that diet... i watch their ups & downs... they are good for a few days then blow it 1/2 way through the week... and i completely agree if they don’t change their habits, they won’t lose weight... Definition of insanity is doing the same thing over & over and expecting different results…that is the same thing about how we USE to approach dieting… and that’s what I see for all of my friends & how they struggle… i can see clearly now that i am where i am... -
I have been a bad bandster I am two yrs post op and havent lost weight since last january. Lately I have been eating unhealthy and not very motivated to better myself. I think alot of it is being complacent in life...new boyfriend..bought a house...and just happy in general. Now my problem is keeping food down. If I dont eat throughout the day then I cant eat without vomiting. I need to start with lots of liquids and almost stretch out my stomach. Once I do that I have a good chance of eating more than just soup. I havent had a fill in a year and a half and dont know if its too tight or just my fault for not following the rules. I dont have pain unless I need to throw up...no heartburn or nausea. But I am hungry....alot. I only eat one good meal every three or four days. Other than that its just snacks or ice cream to get me through. I feel like I am failing myself and the band...please help!
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We dont do thanksgiving in Australia, but Christmas is just around the corner. I've actually never had a problem with celebratory eating, I was a little and often overeater not a massive humungous intake all at once eater and i've never ever liked the sensation of scarfing down Christmas dinner, followed by plum pudding, washed down with four or five wines till you need to undo your pants type eating. I hate it. So I've not really dont it. Likewise in any other situation where weight gain was a threat - holidays and pregnancy mainly - I have an Iron will, I plan ahead of time not to overeat and I dont. its the day to day routine eating where I tend to go off track, just not planning, thinking about it or shopping properly.
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Band replaced after slip. can't find sweet spot.
WASaBubbleButt replied to Valerie7272's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The bigger bands take forever to get to your sweet spot. Weight loss seems to be a lot slower because of this. What if you get your next fill under fluoro so there is no more guessing? Just get to your sweet spot? -
Starvation mode is very real and sounds like to me that you are in it. I have found that bouncing back and forth from 900-1200 seems to work well for me; what I mean by that is alternating highs and lows of those numbers from day to day which keeps your body from becoming accustomed to the same amount of caloric intake. Also, your muscles will also do the same thing when it comes to exercise so if you are doing the same thing 5 days a week, you may be spinning your wheels. If you haven't already, incorporate at least a small amount of weights so that you are burning fat even when you aren't working out and I think you'll see a substantial improvement. You might even drop back to 4 days a week until you are able to improve on your caloric intake; 300 calories is okay on a very limited basis but certainly not something I would strive for regularly. Which, if you are doing that because of the band, you may be too tight and need to have some fill taken out. It is definitely worth talking to your MD about. Keep up the good work -- you're definitely on the right track!!
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My surgeon is an ass, now I'm discouraged
keithf replied to bluestategirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The band won't do much to cause you to lose weight; to be honest, my weight loss about the same post-op as it was pre-. It will, however, train you in portion control, which will help you to lose weight on your own, and to avoid gaining it back later which is where many of us have the biggest problems, and why surgery is a good option for us. If you're diabetic, I'd suggest bypass over band. -
It has been exactly 2 weeks since my surgery and I am no longer sore or achy from the operation. I am still eatting soft/ mushy foods and am ok with that so far still......I did try scrambled eggs on day 10 and it didnt go down well.....I did not throw up but salivated alot for 5 minutes until it passed and then I was fine. I am down 22 pounds since I began my 3 day pre-op diet. Starting weight was 230 and now I am 208. Sometimes I am happy I did it, other times, not so much......it's still early and I am still getting used to everything.......
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Hi Birdee - I sent you an email. As far as losing restriction during that TOM, I think most people gain restriction. Is this the first time you've lost restriction at this TOM? I know everyone is skittish since my erosion, but if you are having unusual pains and are concerned I think a trip to your doc is in order for your peace of mind. The good news is that the odds are it is nothing... But best to know for sure. ***hugs***
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I wouldn't hold my breath for those bra pictures!!! My bras really weren't doing much Donali. They actually looked ridiculous. I have all different sizes since my weight has yo-yo'd for years. 46 was what i was wearing when I was banded.
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When I look at the size of the saucer I use now or the fruit bowl as oppossed to the huge overflowing plate I use to use, it's a wonder I haven't lost 3 times as much weight, LOL.
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I've only read it in the waiting room at my dog's ... maybe they should be called "weighting" rooms at bariatric clinics?... Anyway, it was all RNY stuff, nothing useful for me, as far as I could tell. Oh, there was one article that talked about the psychological impacts of losing weight, but there again, the focus was on the impact of losing really fast.
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I haven't been banded yet but this is the attitude I plan to have. I certainly want to lose weight but if I never gain another pound because of the band, I feel like it will be worth it. I plan to be patient and not even weigh myself that often. I'm not normally a patient person so I'm not saying it will be easy but at least that's the attitude I have right now.
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Hi Anna, It's possible that you have just a tad too much fill. I've been filled to the point where it seemed that no matter what I ate or how small of a bite I took it felt stuck. I ended up eating ice cream and other junk because I rationalized "I can't eat so the calories won't hurt". After about four months of this nonsense I got a tiny unfill (.02cc) I went from not being able to eat without PBing or feeling stuck to being able to eat just about anything, but I get full quickly and the fullness lasts for hours. I eat about 1/2 cup for a meal just like the brochure says and since I've gotten the unfill I've lost about 15 pounds (I was stuck at the same weight for months).
