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I can't keep anything down...
PenguinLovex8 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone. I'm 3 weeks and 5 days post op. I've had a bumpy journey so far. 2 days after surgery I was doing great. Ready for discharge.. And right when I got up to sign the release I dislocated my kneecap, chipped it, and tore the connecting ligaments and tendons. So I got to stay in the hospital an additional 3 days. The first week or so at home went fine.. No vomiting, I was able to transition to full liquids with no problem.. Then I went for my 2 week check up. The surgeon said I looked great.. 25 pounds lighter, I felt awesome. As soon as I got home from the appointment everything changed. I started vomiting after every meal. But I could hold down milk and water.. So I was fine with it. I had a few bites of yogurt here and there.. And that was ok. All until yesterday. I can no longer eat or drink anything. Not even ice chips.. So what should I do? I haven't slept from the constant vomiting. I'm scared that I might of developed a stricture.. Even though I know it usually takes 4 weeks. Any advice? -
Congratulations! I had my first appointment in April, last appointment October 11, and sleeved November 8th. April to October really flew by! Now if only I could make these next 5 weeks move a little faster lol Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App
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Anyone thrown your scale away?
Madtownsunshine17 replied to Nibbler's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This topic is perfect timing for me. I feel like I'm a bit too obsessive right now - 2 weeks out. I'm thinking I'll ask my provider if I can weigh in at my visits for the first 5-6 months. I figure if I'm tracking what I'm eating and exercising then I know what changes to make. My RD from a couple years back was always about "how do your close fit?" I can see it going both ways, but I don't want to be obsessive either! -
Crystal light won't affect the stall. The stall is your body's way of adjusting. Mine lasted two and a half weeks and some have lasted up to several months for others. You want to up protein and be patient. I drank Crystal Light and still do but alternate between that and plain water, with plain water being my main source of liquid. You shouldn't have any restriction on liquid at all. I did cut out the protein shake, which helped me, not sure how much meat you eat so feel unsure you want to cut that out. Walking more now helps, and I'm losing a pound a day. I have no issues, even eating one small scoop of ice cream with a cookie last night, and waking up a pound and a half lighter. (First and last time eating ice cream for a long time, I had no dumping syndrome.) The stalls are hard but normal. There is no dreaded "three week stall", it's just one of several plateaus you will hit. I will say you may wish to not drink crystal light due to fake sweetener that's in it, still having said that I drink it once in a while when water is too redundant. I personally don't think you ought to return to all fluids - you need to eat every three or so hours to keep your metabolism working. It's the yo-yo dieting that ruined the ability to lose to begin with. Just stick with 1-2 oz of food. Measure out 4oz, put half away and eat when you feel hungry. My doctor told me to expect a severe stall after I started solid food and that's exactly what I got. I'm down 53 pounds since May 1st. Good luck.
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No longer severely obese (finally under 40 BMI)
TBodmer71 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Woohoo! I woke up this morning. I am starting my second day of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. Yesterday I weighed 264.2. This morning I stepped in the scale and it read.....drum roll please.......260.8. My fat percentage is 51.6 and my BMI is officially out of the severely obese range. My BMI is 39.9. Yippee, yahoo, hooray. It seems as I travel along this journey I have so many things I can Celebrate as accomplishments to keep my spirit up. My next goal......to lose a pant size before surgery. Happy Dance, Happy Dance, Happy Dance -
Meds To Prevent Gallstones
sunshyneqtie replied to sunshyneqtie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just talked to my GI doc today and he wants me to take it starting 1 week prior to surgery. He says the pills can be crushed and mixed as a slurry or added to whatever I am drinking. I know stones can form pretty fast. I looked at my gallbladder after 36 days on the HCG diet and it was bright white with sludge. I decided to stop there instead of going to 40 days. Ate steak and contracted it pretty good, but took one more fatty meal to return it to normal. I don't think my GB will make it too long without help. I really want to keep it. Hope this medicine works. -
PBing or Vomitting after sleeve?
feedyoureye replied to Deedle Dee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
4 1/2 weeks out, no puke, but slimmed twice. Yuck! -
About to join the sleeve club
LisasLearning replied to HashtagDownsize's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi #ds.... good luck. I start my 2 week liquid diet on Friday for July 28 surgery. Keep us updated. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app -
I was sleeved on 1/4/16. all went well, and at 6 weeks I was doing great, started wearing jeans again and felt really good. I had to pick up my dog, was fine for 2 days and then the pain at my left side returned. I cant wear jeans and that entire area is so tender again. It hurts to bend over. Anyone had this problem? The Dr. said its normal and I just disturbed the area, the pain should go away.
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Boost is pretty good. Don't forget Jello, broth, crystal light (the to-go cl are great with bottled water!) After a week or so when I was just sick and tired of broth, I blended some chicken noodle Soup and some chili. It was fan-double-tastic! I also had egg drop soup and put small crumbles of the crunchy noodles in there just for a little texture...listen to your body and don't overdo it! You'll do great! Good luck! Shan
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Mederma on Incision Sites?
KelinTx replied to doodleallday's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ive used mederma with great results. I had port replacement back in october and used it on that area in hopes of getting that scar to fade. I swear with in two weeks you were not even able to tell that area had been tampered with. -
As far as I know, Alex, the site owner, is the only Moderator of this VERY busy website. I'd cut the guy some slack - since it's free for Users, he probably has a "real" job to pay his bills. I've found him to be very interested in keeping things running, but nothing about this site is instant or perfect. And one or two spam posts per week for a site like this is nothing. I subscribe to other sites that get dozens of spam posts per day. One thing you (and everyone) can do when you find a spam post is click the "Report" link on the bottom left corner of the post window. There's a yellow triangle icon. Just put the word "Spammer" in the reply window, and send it off. Alex has replied to me several times, thanking me for reporting the spammer to him. The spam post then disappears. Dave
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Easy protein hack!
BarefootDrummer replied to doppelganger's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was excited to read your post. Thanks for sharing. I love how much less you have to use. I stopped at the Vitamin shoppe tonight to buy some but they don't carry it. I'll order online. I am a little bit leery about the amount of Protein they say is in it though. If you start researching it, I guess people do question whether their claim is really true. So I think I'll take it in to my nutritionist appointment in two weeks just to check with them too. If anyone else has done more research or asked their doctor about whether we can really count it as 30 gr, can you let me know. Thanks. I hope it's true. Thanks for sharing! -
Easy protein hack!
trekker954 replied to doppelganger's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm only a week post op, but had used GENEPRO during my pre-op and even before that. Its tasteless, mixes well in just about anything I've tried. I know so many who are using it and they are all having good results. "Come off as bro-science d-bags". Why because they are muscle guys? What is your background that you say its not scientific enough. -
Food stuck - suggestions?
Djmohr replied to Daisee68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am surprised you are eating crackers so soon. I would not have been able to touch them until I was 10 weeks and even then crackers, bread and bread like products actually make me feel like my tummy is clogged, I don't dump but the wrong foods can make me miserable and once that happens, I am shot for the day. I get pain in my chest right below my breastbone when I eat or drink too fast. Not sure if this is what is driving it but honestly it would be my best bet. Are you able to get fluids in now? Or is that coming up? Fluids might help push it down. -
Hi Sassy, I had my surgery on Sept 7th 2007, Ive lost 20 lbs in total...for a while I was eating anything in front of me, didn't even seem like I was operated on....After my 1st fill, I felt more restricted, it's a better feeling..... be patient, b/c i really thought I was never gonna lose anymore weight since I stayed at the same weight for 3 weeks !
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Hello! I'm new to this.. but I've been addicted to this whole website for about a week now! I decided I better join and post a forum since I now have my appointments!! My exercise therapist appointment is July 25th! My appointment with my surgeon, Dr. McEwen from Fishers, IN, is on Monday, July 28th. Also, my psch evaluation is that day!! My dietician appointment is also scheduled! My surgery is hopefully going to be the week of August 18th, the week before I start school again. I'm at senior in college! Can't wait to graduate! :Banane03: I'm so excited about this. But.. then again.. I'm so scared!! I've never had surgery and I've never been put under! Anyone seen the movie "Awake"? haha I'm hoping that doesn't happen to me..
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Sabotaging myself...in my dreams!!!
bubbles09 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Since being banded I've been faithful about sticking to portion sizes, healthy food choices, water intake, etc. But for the past week, every night I've dreamt that I'm shoving food into my mouth like I'll never eat again! Last night I dreamt I was at an outdoor party, and there were hundreds of cakes. Everywhere I looked there were the most beautiful cakes, every flavor and shape and size that you can imagine. One cake was underneath a milk chocolate fountain! It was like I was at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. I sampled every cake and then some. I'm surprised I didn't take a dip in the fountain! I'm wondering - what is my subconscious tapping into? I don't feel deprived, in fact I've eaten bites of my mom's homemade chocolate cake (my favorite) since I've been banded. Has anyone else experienced self-sabotaging dreams like this? -
Pasta Fix In The Mushie Phase?
SleeveDreamer replied to AbacoRaveness's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I cannot have pasta, bread, or rice until atleast next week (10 weeks) when I see the doctor again. But I don't even miss pasta cuz I hate the taste of whole wheat pasta and that's what we are supposed to have! -
Quick Question Any Of You Revision Folks Have Any Issues With The Port Site Post Op?
Threetimesacharm replied to soocalchic's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Well if you are talking about the larger incision then yes I have. This incision got an infection, took antibiotics for 2 weeks and it is healing nicely. -
I'm a teacher's assistant (Special Ed) and my doctor said 2 weeks; that's why I had it done during summer break!
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I hate to ask this question but I am month 4/6 in pre-approval process. My whole life I have tried anything you can think of and I have been so very sure each one was the answer. I usually lose between 8-12 pounds each attempt and then stall. It's been the same thing pre-op. I did intermittent fasting with being gluten free since 7/31/19, no problem fasting 20-22 hours but when I would try to do alternate day fasting or 24 hour fasting I would gain with the lower calories. I have researched starvation mode and most experts agree it does not exist. I ended up averaging 19 hours and plateaued at 12 pounds after 3 months and then started gaining again even with the fasting. When I did my pre-op I was at one of my lower weights (my weight plot looks like shark teeth) and was told I was not allowed to gain at all during the process or my surgery would be denied. As part of my pre-op I have continued intermittent fasting for an average of 16 hours but I also gave up all grains, dairy, sugar, and soy. I have lost another 12 pounds for a total of 24 but cannot get any lower. I've played with calories, food types, anything I can think of. I track all my calories and activities and range 1200-1500 being mostly on the lower end of the range and get at least 30 mins of walking 5 days a week. I have no emotional issues with food and am very disciplined. I do have Hashimoto's thyroiditis but my hormone ranges are good according to my bloodwork. My thyroid is almost not existent except for a large nodule so my endocrinologist wants me to have me thyroid removed in addition to the sleeve. My big fear is that there is something weird with my metabolism and that I'll have the surgery and not be successful. It sounds crazy to even say that but this is a support group and that is my truth.
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Any One Tried To Add Fat To Their High Protein Diet To Break A Stall?
fluffylibra30 replied to tamou37's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your body gets used to what your eating so it starts going into "storage" mode. You need to up your carbs and calories and add some more good fats. Do that for a week or two and the weight will drop back down. -
Exercise & Pre-op Diet
NCBanded replied to nallygirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not having all that fat, carbs etc holding me back I actually gained energy... the hunger pains are still around and I still crave something to chew (I have been on a 2 week Opti-fast liquid only diet). And the fact that I have lost 14 pounds since I started the liquid diet has helped add a bounce in my step As a side note, I get banded this Friday and am getting very, VERY nervous. -
Any One Tried To Add Fat To Their High Protein Diet To Break A Stall?
gette2751 replied to tamou37's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds good...been on my 3 week stall for a week now. Anyways today is my bday and I'm having me some cheesecake lol!
