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5.5 weeks, 40 days Post-op
Vegasurvivor replied to utsupatel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First. Who said that you have not made good progress?? Your expectations are too high. Your weight loss is amazing. Surgery is a tool. You are not going to lose 100 lbs overnight. Scale will go up and down. You will hit a stall and the scale doesn't move. Accept it and safe yourself the frustration. Sent from my Z970 using Tapatalk -
My Doc put me on a 2 week Pre-Op liquid diet. It has been really tough but I have almost done a full week. :clap2: I jumped on the scale today and I have lost 20 Lbs in 5 days! I was just wondering if anyone else had similar results with their Pre-Op diet. Thanks everyone!
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I just had my third fill... the other two did basically nothing... could eat like a horse. This time, I'm having painful swallowing of anything... including water. Does this get better? I really don't want to take out any fill since I want to lose weight... just wondering if the pain subsides.
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Mummy eating too soon
mummybandit replied to mummybandit's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks so much for your responses. Definitely great advice from everyone, particularly on the "cheating already thread". Unfortunately there isn't anyone else at his office that I can talk to and he just says "continue with fluids" until week four. He had no problems with the surgery on a breastfeeding mother, in fact he was going to do it when my son was only 6 weeks old - but needed to postpone it. (Thank goodness in hindsight) - although we have already discussed that I am not going to have very much adjustment done until I am no longer breastfeeding in around 9 months time. I am trying really hard to get all my nutrients through liquids alone and now that I am no longer in pain, I think it will be easier to stick to this for awhile longer. Not complaining about the weight loss already though - 8kgs (17.6) pound in 8 days. My son also seems his normal self - happy and contented so my milk must still be doing ok. I'll hang in there - really glad to have found this site though. -
I am doing very well, is good to hear you are too. This christmas i am not on a pre-op diet of just 600 calories so i am going to enjoy myself a little more. I wont lose any weight i dont think but i still intend not to put any on
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one week post op weight stall
Gundy replied to connie123lok's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Connie. Whenever I hit a stall, it helps me to get the 64 ounces of fluids plus an extra cup. It doesn’t seem like you’re getting enough fluids to assist your weight loss. I know it is hard to do, and you may feel waterlogged, but it may help to get more fluids., -
one week post op weight stall
TropicalBeachDoll replied to connie123lok's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes congratulations. Your body has to make adjustment to losing weight. Don’t worry about the stall. It’s part of the process. Remember it’s not a race -
OMG!!! I feel....
RestlessMonkey replied to rcoleband's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
From someone who doesn't have the band yet, it's nice to hear reports back that are positive instead of horrible! And I was told to expect 1-2 pounds a week weight loss, so if I can get 2.5 pounds a week like the OP I'll be really happy! Thanks for sharing your positive happy experiences! -
Congratulations! I am almost 6 weeks post op and I feel good also. I have lost weight and have gone down two sizes in my jeans! This is probably the best thing I have ever done for myself. I finally realized that I AM WORTH IT!!!!:biggrin2:
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So here's the million dollar question
LollyMoe replied to ElfiePoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
EffiePoo: Unforunately, there are posters that think just because they got the band, it will magically make them lose weight w/o all the hard work that is required. It just isn't so. You have to use a tool of any kind in the right way for it to work properly. -
I think there is a major advantage for spouses sharing this experience together. It make things so much easier when both people have the same basic eating regimen. We don't have kids so no "kid food" to deal with. It's such an intensely intimate process and the powerful shifts created by the massive weight loss can and will impact any relationship. If you are already solid and enjoying/enduring this experience together, then it will likely make your relationship that much stronger. Conversely anyone having WLS hoping to "fix" a broken relationship is in for a sad awakening, I'm afraid.
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To the best of my knowlege you have to have a BMI over 40 or over 35 w/ obesity related co-morbid condition including.....diabetes, cardio disease, hbp, cardio-pulmonary....must have participated in weight loss attempts appraised by physician.....and possibly a phys evaluation. Here is the kicker for me though, mine won't cover bariatric surgery if coded morbidly obese? If anyone knows, what should it be coded?
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Hi there! I was just banded on 2/7/08 and this website really helped me make my decision to do it. My highest weight ever which was several years ago was 402 lbs. I freaked when I saw that number and starved myself under 400. I have stayed around 380 lbs. for several years. My pre surgery weight was 369 lbs. on the morning of 2/7/08. I absolutely love the before and after pictures. They are sooo encouraging. I took my before pic on Wednesday night before surgery and will be posting it as soon as I can. My best friend and I had surgery together to be each others support. I look forward to meeting many people on here and learning about their experiences.
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I am 8 years out. How have you done. Have you put back on any weight? What is a typical day of eating for you?
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Psychological Exam & Liquid Diet Options?
4jin replied to My Life Back's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My Life Back, I promised to post after I came back from the psych eval. Here it goes..... Piece of cake. He was awesome! as I entered the office he said to take a comfy spot and make myself at home. He had very nice furniture. Has nice soft relaxing music in the background that he turned off once we officially began. He just asked regular questions to get to know you and where in life you are such as married, education, children, extended family life, friends, extended support system you may have..etc. Then he began asking more information has co morbidities if any, explained lap-band procedure, gave some statistics about it, stressed on finding support online or via groups for a better sucess rate longterm. He asked general questions regarding thoughts or how you perceive yourself, etc. Types of diets, what plans, weight history. Then came a written psych eval....He determined based on my previous answers I qualified for the short version. Which as jst4kel mentioned do you hear voices? Do you have hallucinations? and open ended questions for me to answer like..... When I was a child _______________ I just wrote in a sentence. At the end he came into the exam room looked over the written calculated points....and informed me I passed and that he would provide his summary and report directly to the insurance company, to the surgeon, to my PCP and mail me one as well. He was great! Not at all what I expected....even better.... -
Pre workout post surgery?
AZhiker replied to Megan Catherine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wall pushups, walking, walking, walking. Light weights (like 2-3 pounds) for upper body routine. It's about reps, not how heavy the weights are. Might be too early for a leg routine, as abs come into play with squats and lunges. There are a lot of good arm and leg routines online. Start with a few and gradually add others. -
I had my consultation. No real diet plan but I’ve been trying on my own. Not working. My insurance company didn’t require weight loss before surgery but I’m not allowed to gain. Well I am up 15 lbs. help!!! I’m trying to diet and exercise. Can’t do much exercising because of back and leg pain issues. Retaining water. They ordered lasix. It’s not doing much. And just got done with steroids for the back and leg pain. I’m exhausted by the time I get home. I did go swimming last night and did aqua exercises. Just worried I can’t get this extra weight off. No surgery date yet. Have an endoscopy scheduled for July 11th and that’s my last requirement. Just nervous and stressed between the pain and the weight gain. Thanks for reading. Advice appreciated.
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I have not gotten my surgery yet (9/7) so I don't know how much I can add to this but... are you exercising? That will really help a lot (even with out the band)- even just a few trips up and down the stairs, jog in place for 10 minutes, lift a chair up and down several times, do leg lifts or squats while on the phone- point is just add some extra activity here and there. and if you ARE exercising- maybe check out some fitness websites to get some tips to boost yourself again. Sometimes (so I was told), if you do the same routines- your body levels out and its not challenged anymore and hits a plato (sp?) so change up your routine a little or add weight training to your routine- I hear that helps... (like many fat people who have been there done that a thousand times- I could be a personal trainer and nutrionist if I was just able to maintain myself :thumbup: and keep it off ). As far as snacks- I think thats going to be my tough spot too! are you eating Snacks because you are hungry or you are just bored and want to munch? if you are hungry- add more protien to your diet. but if its just to munch.. you need to find things that are low calorie or at least very low fat. some ideas maybe- low fat frozen yogart (turkey hill has awesome flavors just make sure you check the fat percent cause some are still pretty high but most are very very low and some are zero), fat free pretzels (or will those get stuck?), fat free string cheese, frozen grapes, italian ice (at least you have to work to eat it so it takes longer to eat), fat-free pudding packs, fat free yogart, as previously mentioned 100 calorie pack things (but I cant just have one lol), sugar free lollipops, baby carrots (even if you add fat free dressing), apples slices (they now sell pre-packed snack packs of apples and carrots). Hope some of those are helpful!
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What kind of foods are you eating? That's so important. If you're eating 1/3 cups of chips, pudding, ice cream, etc. then you won't lose weight. Also, are you exercising?
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I didn't tell many folks either...I think just about 5 or 6 folks know. I had already lost weight...so, I knew the next question was going to be "why did you go and do that...you are already losing weight?" Plus, my sister-n-law and my FIL both had it done... and I didn't want to look like a copy cat. I AM NOT! My FIL has gained most of his weight back...and my SIL is a fanatic about exercise. I am just me and want to live a balanced life...no extremes for me. So, I can understand how you are feeling right now...I am praying for you...but if folks come up and ask about it...just tell them, your choice was to live healthier...and you are thinking this just might help you achieve that! Smile and go on from there...shut down the conversation quick! It is none of their business...but if they keep on...just say I am happy with how things are going...and change the subject. I hope this helps!
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question about calories
♥LovetheNewMe♥ replied to ivyh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When i was still losing steadily, I took in 800-1200 calories perday. Everyday was different. This was ok for me until I got down to the last 30 lbs and I stalled again. I was told to eat more and that took me time to learn to do. My trainer increased my calories to 1250 daily and it took me about 2 weeks before I was able to achieve this but once I did I was able to lose weight again. Since being at goal I have struggled with eating over 1200 calories. I am suppose to eat 1400-1600 calories now and I still only average between 1100-1200 calories aday, thus I continue to lose weight. I have to eat constantly during the day, at least 3 snacks in order to get all my calories in. If you are losing weight, and are not hungry and healthy do not worry about the additional calories as long as you are getting your protein in. If not have a shake. -
This topic is frustrating my whole world right now. I can barely get in 800 calories..and was so ticked off when my loss slowed...and the nutritionist said Im going into starvation mode, and my body will hold on to the weight...so overwhelming
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Flabby Arms - What Do You Do At Gym To Get Them To Go Down?
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Jlo77's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is unfortunate but number one, it is mostly genetics as to how your results will turn out. Second would be how much weight you need to lose and third will be the workout factor. Last but not least patience and time will help a lot too, as I've been noticing my batwings on my arms are slowly disappearing! I have really good skin and thankfully my arms came out pretty good. I am not a strength trainer at all. The only form of workout I do on my arms are with my elliptical, a little bit of Pilates type body resistance movements and using a 10 Lb Kettlebell. Yet my arms came out really nice. -
I felt the same exact way! I'm 9 days out now it's getting a little easier but still get the the regret feeling hope it goes away the more n more I lose weight! Hope it gets easier for you too!!
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having emotional issies. march 25 is the day.
Recycled replied to roses1223's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This time, after you lose the weight, the small stomach will still be small. So if and when it gets tough to maintain, you will still have the major tool that helped you reach you goal. Don't abuse it and it will also help you to continue to stay at your goal. Now stop worrying about what you won't allow to happen and concentrate on the effort at hand.
