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Hello - my name is Anne and I got the lapband on my 43 birthday - over 2 years ago. Dr. Chand was my doctor at the Cleveland Clinic - and he did a great job - I haven't had any problems - and have lost about 70lb. I need to lose about 100lb total to be at my goal weight - and I have been at a stall for the past 6 months or so - I have only ever had 2 fills, the last being over a year and a half ago. I still have good restriction - somedays too good - so I don't feel my stall is from lack of restriction - I still can only eat small amounts - but my choices haven't been the best and I have been picking on slider food - crackers and chips are my huge down fall - I am determined to get it back on track this summer and want to lose 10lbs by Sept when I go back to school. I am a teacher - and have 3 children - am married 23 years tommorrow to a pretty awsome guy. We are both off all summer - and we enjoy going on our boat, camping and taking our kids to swim meets and softball and baseball games. We have 2 bearded collie dogs - who we love to death - and one cat we wish we didn't she isn't a bad cat - but older with litter box issues so she ends up living in the basement as she has ruined a few carpets. I came here as I know the one way to get back to basics and get back on track is to be accountable and talk and listen with others who are going through this. I have been a slow loser - which is ok with me - I know the 70lbs I lost are never coming back -and and if I take it slow and steady I will reach my goal eventually - I just am taking time to enjoy the journey - it has been a wonderful ride - many small nsv that just creep up on you - one thing I am trying to incorporate this summer is exercise - my dh and I have been walking every morning - for 45 minutes - this is a huge thing as I hate exercise and lost the 70lbs without any exercise at all....so hopefully we will continue! Looking forward to coming on here and sharing and learning! Huggs! Anne
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I did something similar. I didn't eat massive amounts of food, but I did eat every single thing I thought I would miss after. However, Traci is absolutely right - you are not prohibited from eating anything. You just can't eat the quantities you used to. For me, I do get hungry. I also miss being able to eat a large volume, however, I'm praying that will change. I do find myself tempted, but then I remember that my stomach can hold so little, that I better make it worthwhile. I have had every one of my food weaknesses offered to me over the past 3 weeks, and I looked at them, knew I was allowed to eat them, but just decided not to - why open the door to foods that landed me in this spot in the first place? I'm not a food lover - I'm a junk-food lover. It was a road to obesity and diabetes. I'm now on the road to weight loss and glucose control. I'm not mourning the loss of food at all, and I hope you don't either.
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1 week. I have a desk job though. I dunno...haven't gone yet. Not sure why it would though. Nope. Nope. I didn't feel the port at all. You shouldn't feel it. The pain is all at the incisions since that's where the cuts are. Ask your doc. I was cleared for full cardio 1 week after surgery. Then cleared for weight lifting and swimming 6 weeks after surgery. No. Please make sure you understand the band -- asking this question suggests that you don't really know how it works. The band is meant to be lived in. You can do all things. Never feel my band at all. The maker of the band, Inamed, STRONGLY suggests that no one has their band filled at all during surgery. They request 6 weeks of healing before the band starts being filled. Didn't have that issue. I'd go with softer, gentler foods then. Might even go to liquids if you have severe heartburn. Call your doc. jayme
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Your body needs Protein - how much depends on things like how much you weigh. But whether or not you need a high protein diet to lose weight is pretty debatable, I really believe eating normal proportions of carbs, protein and fat is good enough, there's no proven scientific evidence behind Atkins, South Beach, The Zone or any of those diets, it just sounds believable becuase of all the scientific mumbo jumbo. What you're eating is probably adequate. Personally I dont find I run well without some carbs and I choose not to follow a high protein way of eating and I'm losing weight just fine and all my blood chemistry is nice and healthy. I dont see the need to up my protein intake. I reckon eat in a way that makes you feel well and that you find easy to maintain and that's good enough. Worrying about toting up grams of protein or anything else is not really necessary unless its something you like to do - plenty of people feel more in control dieting this way.
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My HCG update - FINALLY I'm in the 150's!
tonya66 commented on tonya66's blog entry in Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal
Today is day 39 on the HCG diet. I'm taking a few days off, also known as a "planned interruption". So today is my last dose of the HCG, then I will follow the diet for 72 hours until the HCG is out of my system. Then I eat "phase 3 style", or avoide my sugars and starches, I will be back on it around 4/2. I just have an event this weekend, and on the 30th. My plan then is to stay on it until 4/21, I will be leaving for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on 4/22. Once I return, right back on the program. I believe I should be at my goal weight by the end of May or first of June if I still to the program. I did have a few cheats on this round, but I still managed to drop around 22 pounds in 39 days. Not bad in my opinion. I probably could have dropped 25 if I had not swayed from the program. Here are my daily results, I'm sure you will be able to tell when I cheated because the scale would go up for a few days. Day 1 - loading days 179.8 Day 2 - 178.5 (another loading day) Day 3 - First day of VLCD 179.8 Day 4 - 176.2 Day 5 - 175.6 Day 6 - 173.4 Day 7 - 172.4 Day 8 - 171.1 Day 9 - 168.9 Day 10 - 168.9 Day 11 - 168.8 Day 12 - 169.0 Day 13 - 168.2 Day 14 - 167.6 Day 15 - 167.5 Day 16 - 166.9 Day 17 - 165.8 Day 18 - 165.4 Day 19 - 164.8 Day 20 - 166.1 (started cheating) Day 21 - 167.1 Day 22 - 166.8 Day 23 - 165.3 Day 24 - 164.8 Day 25 - 163.7 Day 26 - 163.3 Day 27 - 162.4 Day 28 - 161.2 Day 29 - 162.4 Day 30 - 161.2 Day 31 - 162.3 Day 32 - 162.2 Day 33 - 161 Day 34 - 161 - My body is stalling big time! Day 35 - 161.7 Day 36 - 159.3 FINALLY BROKE THE STALL Day 37 - 158.1 Day 38 - 158.8 Day 39 - 158 - Last dose of HCG Total loss 21.8 pounds!!!!! Wow, I am in the 150's, I'm doing a Happy dance today! So close to my goal of 140!!!!! I am going to try and not gain too much while I'm off the program this next week, I want to continue going down! -
Six months to wait for your first fill is a long time, but there are lots of factors. The size of your band, whether your surgeon put any fill in at time of surgery and then your weigh loss and your hunger. If the food you are eating is satisfying you between meals, then I think you're doing great. If you find you are hungry between meals, then you might need a fill sooner. Are you tracking your daily calories and Protein intake? You might want to do that for a few days to see where you are. Now that you've lost 31 pounds, remember it takes less food to maintain your lower weight, so without giving up your protein, you might want to evaluate, if your 2 Protein shakes could be lower in calories. Can you subsitute one of them for a lower calorie Protein Drink? For example: One can of Atkins Advantange shake (less than a tall glass) is 160 calories, but a glass the same size of Isopure clear would be about 80 calories and over twice the protein. Sometimes a small decrease in calories and a larger intake of protein is enough to get the scale to move again.
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I did it! But I need help!!
Wallybobsluv replied to Wallybobsluv's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for your information & advice Chellz423. You appear to have had to go through much more testing than I am going through. But then, I have already done a lot of these tests in the past year, so I guess I am lucky. And I had my sleep studies as well, which unfortunately, shows that I have both Obstructive & Central Sleep Apnea, so, although the weight loss could take away the Obstructive Apnea, I will have to sleep with my Bi Pap Machine for the rest of my life! :biggrin: The only testing I have to go through is the Psych & Nutritional Evaluations, An Upper GI & an H Pylori & an RMR test. Seminar Date: August 26th Surgeon Consult: August 28th Psych Evaluation: Sept 2nd Upper GI Scheduled: Sept 9th Nutritional Evaluation Scheduled: Sept 12th H Pylori & RMR Scheduled: Sept 25th Then, send off for surgery approval -
It has happened to me and it freaked me out!!! I went last week to have my band deflated before I go out of town and the nurse missed it twice. What bothered me the most was not that she missed...I understood why but it was just the pushing on my port that had me wanting to get sick and pass out!!! The third time was the charm!! She explained to me that as you lose weight, the fat around your port goes away or shifts and it allows the port to move and tilt, so it isn't facing out like it did when I first got it. And then after she took out the saline and needle my adrenaline went out of this world!!! I was moaning and groaning and in cold sweats! They said I sounded like a woman in labor with all my moaning!! I just was freaked out and I didn't want to pass out so I was breathing really hard and I started to cry. But after it was over and I calmed down I was joking around with the nurses and we were all laughing together and laughing at me. So we made light of the situation! I go on 03-09-06 to have my fill done but that is going to be by the doctor himself so I am looking forward to that! The nurses do the deflations at the office and he does the fills at the surgicenter so he can check the restriction with the barium swallow. But I guess this is just part of the whole process and stuff that you sometimes have to deal with. But it is worth it! :biggrin1:
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Sweet Spot meaning where I will just lose weight constantly? Thanks for the response.
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8/16/03 Castle Rock- Be there!
NetteInBoulder replied to NetteInBoulder's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Just wanted to send an update for anyone thinking of coming next time... I went to the Colorado Rockers lunch today and had a great time. There were two other cool Lap Band women (one of whom had just had her belly button pierced!) in addition to around a dozen other WLS folks. Everybody went around and shared where they were from, what kind of surgery they had or were going to have, and if they were post-surgery how much weight they'd lost. It was fun to connect with people who understood what I'm going through. I think it's also great to be able to share resources (docs, insurance tips, Protein drink suggestions, etc.). There were people from pre-op to one month post-surgery to over a year post-surgery and looking into plastic surgery. Next month's meeting will be September 27th in Lakewood and it'll be a clothes swap! Annette -
Mine was with my therapist. She wanted to know what I'd done before to lose weight, why I chose surgery, what support system I have in place, how does my family feel about my surgery, what changes I'm willing to make long-term, how I will deal with changes/people as they occur post-op, what I've been doing to deal with emotional eating and food addiction (which I've been working with her on for a few months) and basically how invested I am to following through and following up. Not sure if that's the standard eval, but that's my experience. Took a little less than an hour. see above
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Does anyone get dull pain in their port from time to time?
TracyNYC replied to juliansmom2003's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine is not so much pain as an "awareness" of it being there. Had a fill today and she had to wiggle around a bit to get the saline in. I am now a wee bit sore. (gained 1 since Dec. 4) :thumbup: I know why, no excuses--- -
My insurance covers it BUT ...
LauraRN replied to SkinnyInside=)'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Some DR's offices don't require the 5 year weight records........Thank God.... Mine only asked for 2 years ....that was easier, but I have the 6 month nutrition classes one a month for 6 months........I really am just like "whatever". Hold on like a dog with a bone lol........ Whenever I hear they are trying to weed people out.........I get out my bone......laura -
I went in for a fill today. My last fill was in December, which had me at 8 cc's in my 14 cc band. I struggled through until this month... where I would gain... lose, gain, lose. And had pretty much just lost my way. I don't know what it is about doing the things that you know your supposed to be doing, that just seem to conveniently slip our minds, but I stopped and looked at the situation and realized that I had quit doing all the things the Dr. told me that would ensure good weight loss. Such as... take my vitamins... get my protein, portion my food... and chew, chew, chew. And then I found myself strictly eating soups and slider foods because I would bring back everything solid that I ate. Taking the easy way out. And then be discouraged and frankly outraged that I hadn't lost any weight, cause geesh all I ever eat is soooooouuuuup!!!! ha. Then your mind starts thinking there must be something wrong, Maybe you slipped your band, cause your bringing up everything you eat, But that's not the case. They did an xray of my band and its fine... but the liquid was shooting through it like greased lightening!! so... they gave me a .6 cc fill and I can feel the difference of course since its the first day, but I am hoping that this will help me get back on track. I waited and cried and fought to get some help for 20 years.. it would be sad if I did all that just to let the fat defeat me in the end. SO.. wish me luck, and any suggestions are appreciated. I really need to finally get below that 300 lbs mark!!!
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Dh's grandma is so impressed with my weight loss,
kll724 replied to spoiltmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats to both of you for your weight loss success! I have a neighbor that I met about 6 months ago. He came up to me and asked one time if he could ask me a question. He said someone else had said I used to be very big, how had I lost all my weight? (He need to loose about 50 lbs). I was totally truthful and told him I had weight loss surgery. He was interested and asked more questions. But, I did tell him that it is not anything but a tool to HELP loose the weight. I like your story about your husband's Grandma! Very cute and makes her more lovable! Karen (PS: I have lost 100 lbs). -
Weight Loss Stall And Eating Too Many Calories?
SkinnyJeans posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok, so I know there are lots of posts on stalls. I had my surgery 4.5 weeks ago. Lost 17lbs the first week. Weeks 2-4, it's been slow and I eventually lost 4 more lbs (but it's been up and down). On a side note, it's cruel that we see such a huge weightloss so quickly in the beginning and it slows down dramatically almost overnight and we get upset for "only" losing 1-2 lbs a week. I have to keep reminding myself this is a normal pace. Anyway, I know that even with the sleeve, it's possible to eat more calories than you think you are - darn foods are deceiving! So, I'm wondering if maybe what I'm eating is too many calories, hence the reason for the SLOW loss. I know I'm eating way under 1,000 calories, probably more like 500 calories (I know, I should track my calories better). Is this too many calories this early on? For example, I had about 1/4 cup of chicken salad with grapes (real mayo, can't stand fat free), and half an avocado. Tonight, I will have two turkey slices rolled with about 4 slices of pepperoni inside. This doesn't sound like a lot, but I know how food portions and actual calories can be deceiving. Should I be anything different? -
I got my lap band done on nov24th 2008 i have been under the care of a pain management dr due to two herniated disc in my neck which no dr with operate on until i lose weight my lap band dr told me to stop taking my hydrcodone in pill form could this be because they gave me a prescription for liquid vicadian im not hurting my stomach by still taking my hydrocodone in pill form am i i live in pain everyday
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Eating too fast or eating too much?
RAINWI replied to Jill10191130's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Jill, That sounds exactly like me. I had a fill on May 13th and it was pretty tight after about a week I thought it was getting better but if I didnt take the smallest bites and chew I got stuck. After 3 weeks like that I couldnt stand it anymore and I got 1cc taken out. Im now a 5cc and still have decent restriction. I didnt want to jepordize my band by pb all the time and risk slippage so I called the dr. It seemed to me that it wasnt worth it to get stuck at every meal even though I was losing decent weight. Good luck to you and I hope you figure it out. -
When Does the Weight Loss Honeymoon Period End?
Cyster replied to bakawaka's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't have multiple years since my surgery, mine was in July of 2012. Weight loss has slowed down but not stopped. Are you exercising? That is what is helping me. I also use this App on my phone called Lose it ,its also available online. Its a very useful tool. I always remember what they told me "gastric bypass is a tool, It's not a miracle cure". So I have to keep going and watch my portions. Especially now that Im being able to eat more than I used to. -
I did it! But I need help!!
Chellz423 replied to Wallybobsluv's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I definitely agree with the Crystal Light, but I also am preparing for the preaop liquid diet. I'm definately scared about it, but I keep reminding myself of the bigger picture.....lose weight and being healthy. Good luck on your journey -
My port is in a very inconvenient place for me since losing weight. It's right at the bend in my waist and where my pants reach. I've been able to feel it kind of move around and tilt since surgery, but nothing major and no pain, just a weird feeling. I asked the PA about it and she says it's normal. Basically, as long as I can feel it then it's where it's supposed to be. About a week ago I dropped something off the couch and leaned forward to pick it up. I felt a really weird pulling and sat up quickly. Since then I have had a small muscle pain in that side; more like soreness. I can still feel the port and it seems normal. Could I have just bruised a muscle maybe? I'm not scheduled to go in and see my doc til April, of course I could go sooner if I wanted, but it's an hour away and, otherwise, I'm great! Should I just give it a week or so and see if it subsides and then call? It's not constant or severe. What do you think? Have any of you had a similar experience?
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15 LBS FROM GOAL/SLOWER LOSER/NEW BOOBS!
DEZ1975 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to check back in at 9 months post op to say life is FABULOUS! I had my sleeve in Aug 2012 and had a complication free experience. Aside from occasional nausea, I haven't experienced any real negative side effects. I work out 5 times a week with weights and cardio. I had a breast reduction and lift on Friday and I can't believe how amazing I feel. I started my journey at 5'6" 235 lbs. I'm now 160, with a goal weight of 145. I've attached updated pics, although they are pre breast reduction. So, now I look and feel slimmer. Anyhow, just wanted to share a positive, complication free experience. Dr. Mueller in San Diego is excellent! Good luck everyone! Oh and take your vitamins!! -
Sounds exactly like jealousy to me. They will get used to the idea, then once all the weight is off and stays off; they will start thinking about doing it themselves.
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Can not stop losing weight ! hit my goal and than some
Scottyd1264 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had revision surgery from the band, and now I cannot stop losing.... Really not a good thing. -
UGH! I hit the dreaded plateau....but I also have pain too!
reverie replied to topazz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One week without a loss is hardly a plateau. When you go for a month without losing, then you can say you've hit a stall. You didn't get fat over night and you're not going to lose it over night, either. Be a bit realistic before you over-frustrate yourself for no good reason. Weight loss is not constant or linear, so you cannot, and you won't, lose weight every week. Try tracking your calories to make sure you aren't overeating. Are you exercising? If not, do so. Are you measuring your portions? If not, buy a food scale and start. Otherwise, wait it out, stay off the scale. Look for other measures of success. Maybe you're losing inches. Maybe you feel better and are seeing differences in your clothes. I doubt the port pain and lack of weight loss are related. Maybe try a heating pad to see if it helps. You could have just irritated it. My advice: be patient and stop expecting to lose everything so quickly; it won't happen.
