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I was on clear liquids for one week, then I was able to add protein shakes for another week before I went to purees. In regards to the original question, I ordered a sample pack of Syntrax Nectars from BJ's Bariatrics and just got them yesterday, I have tried the Cappucino and Double Stuffed Cookie and both are very yummy.
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We are here for you! I'm pretty new myself and you'll just be a couple of weeks behind me. My surgery is scheduled for next wednesday morning at 7:30 am. I've got so many emotions running through me it's not even funny! lol
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My doctor told me yesterday I have to do four weeks of liquids && omg I know im going to want to vomit protein shakes lmao.!!
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I HATED the pre-op liquid diet ---- so hard (at least for me). It's much easier after the surgery as there are so many other distractions and you really don't feel like eating (or drinking). Best wishes to you --- I'm 5.5 weeks out and feel great now!
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If you have a costco or sams club (some walmarts) premier protein shakes are great..30 grams of protein...body fortress whey vanilla creme at walmart is 22 for a tub, mixes well with water and you can add flavors....gnc has a line called total lean that cost a bit more but its good...unjury you have to order off line you can get a sample pack, I use their unflavored and chicken soup....an unflavored still have a taste but I add it to crystal light, hot chocolate and my starbucks skinny lattes and you dont taste it. Just a note by 7 or 8 weeks they would like you to try to get most of your protein from food and only use shakes if needed, im going on 9 weeks and might do one a day ...good luck
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I asked the same stupid question so don't feel bad at all. I'm stalled, (I think, havent weighed in a few days) and then upon Googling I noticed that it's a very common concern, especially around the 3 week mark. However, I can tell in how my clothes are fitting that I'm doing just fine. Do read @@Inner Surfer Girls link; great info from her there. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Pre-op diet & weight loss
lnelson796 replied to mytime2shine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think your weight loss will vary by person. I know several people lose 15 to 20 and some don't lose much. I'm on day 11 and have lost 9 pounds and haven't lost any in the last 3 days even though I'm not cheating at all. But yet I have lost 1 1/2 inches in the waist this week so I can't complain. Just don't worry about how much you're losing and just realize the goal is to do your best to have your body ready for the surgeon. Good luck! -
Sometimes you don't feel the effects of a fill for a couple of weeks. It's weird but I don't feel the effects of my fills for close to 3 weeks i think and then i notice the tightness. Keep chewing and choose the right foods. If it's still too tight, call your doctor
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I was sleeved on Feb 26th and I am feeling discouraged and somewhat depressed on the progress that I am making, not sure if I am on track or behind. My doctor says I am on track and a little ahead but I dont feel like this when I read others post. This last month has been a stall for me. I lost on 4# for the whole month and to be on schedule I should have lost 10# this month. Dr wants 10# a month as he states that the window of weight loss is closing each and everyday. So in reality I started at 378 pound pre surgery, Started the Phentermine diet which helped and got me to 343. was more than excited about the weight loss. Then 2 week pre surgery I was at 316 for surgery day I weighed in at 301. Today I am at 243 and have stalled for a month now I am feeling discouraged and depressed. I have not been much of a liquid drinker and water is not my forte as I use to drink 6-10 cans of coca cola a day. so getting all the water in is hard for me. especailly since most of the drinks were comsumed with my meals. any suggestions on this would be greatly appreciated. I have not been measuring my meals and I want to know if there is an app for counting protien? I am just assuming that I am get enough in and I dont think that I am since I am losing my hair like crazy. I try to eat fresh veggies and alot of Chicken, Steak, Fish, and Turkey. I am almost tired of eating chicken alot. I am still greatful that I did have the surgery and I know that this is only a tool to help me succeed, but my exercise consisted of walk/run on the treadmill for a mile, then some weightlifting for 30mins. any suggestions on this would be helpful. I can not afford to go to a gym. Any positive suggestions would be greatful please no negative posts as I feel bad already and struggling with my choices. Thanks everyone.
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Post Op Diet Reminder
TijuanaPlication replied to Lmom1980's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
Didn't your doc send you home with enough pain meds? I'd try and continue with what he prescribed until you can eat normal foods. Like FatToPhat said, I'd act as though I'd had the full plication again foodwise. Long term NSAIDs are fine after plication. You can't have them after RNY ever. I had sublingual painkillers for the first few weeks post op, so I'd check with your surgeon if they're OK before you're allowed solids (you don't wanna mess up your revision). -
I bought mine like a few months ago, had surgery last week.... I already don't fit in it... My advice to you (and what I'm going to do) is buy one off the rack! They are hardly that custom anyway --mine wasn't anyway and it was an expensive gown. My wedding isnt til Feb so there is no way I'll fit in my gown by then. Congrats on being smaller for your wedding! I know it's my dream come true!
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I'm eating when I'm not supposed to!
BladeFox replied to LaydeeK's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try to deny yourself what you want for six weeks and do what the doctor has ordered. You will be better for it. -
I'm eating when I'm not supposed to!
fezik23 replied to LaydeeK's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just posted earlier today that after almost six weeks I finally feel like I'm "getting it". It takes time to understand the ins and outs of the sleeve. And it does soundalike you're struggling with the huge adjustment, psychologically. Believe me, you're not alone. -
My doctor asked if my periods had changed, and I understand that your change in weight can change your periods and make them less frequent, but i seem to be getting mine every 2 to 3 weeks! Has this happened to anyone else? I was always right on the dot- every 28 days. I've started to gain back weight that I've lost- I'm not sure where I should be on my band fill. It's pretty tight in the morning, but then I can eat and eat my way through the day. Since I've lost all this weight and gained it back, my total loss is closer to 6 pounds. And I was banded 9/28/09. Totally disappointing, and the extra periods suck. Any thoughts?
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Well I have been battling horrible intermittent nausea past 2 weeks post op. Finally figured out that since I have no feelings of being hungry, I was waiting way too long between eating, and thus got hypoglycemic and nauseous. So today I've been more on the ball and its much better. I'm sticking to bland foods which seem to sit better in my baby tummy. It is so weird to not feel hungry. Thought I would post about it incase it helps someone else experiencing post op nausea like me.
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I had my sleeve on May 7th, 2014. To my surprise it has gone really well. I did not have any pain medication until I got ready to leave the hospital. And there after really had no need for any. And believe me I am not one for pain. I have 5 small incisions that were covered with a glue type sealant. My doctor gave me a prescription of a cream for the scar that was for pain and another for the scar to heal better. I have B12, prilosac, Iron , Calcium caltrate, and Vitamin d. I think I am most impressed with the lack of pain. I do find it hard to scarf down 60 grams of Protein because it is almost like my stomach crittles up when I drink something. I don't have a lot of energy either probably because of the lack of protein. But just curious what kind of Soups you eat in week 2. I am big Bisque eater. I love mushroom bisque, tomatoe bisque, lobster and crap bisque, etc? Also I WAS (Lord, knows if I will be now) a BIG Mexican food eater could eat it Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Has anyone had any trouble tolerating Mexican food? Any other tips for post op? Starting Weight 236.2 Surgery Weight 228.6 Current Weight: ?
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How did you all decide on what Protein powder was best for you? Was it merely taste, price, or actually looking at protein grams? I've been researching and looking at labels for the past week and I'm starting to become very overwhelmed and stressed out! Surgery is scheduled for 9/26, I only have to do a 2 day clear liquid diet but I want to start 1 week before on a liquid diet Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My hubby, my dad, my family members, AND my coworkers!!!! Yes I'm still far from skinny but its amazing I was starting to get depressed because I was stalled for almost 4 wks them boom I started loosing again:) Sorry, just had to share this with u guys. Sleeved 5/28 Starting weight: 271 Surgery weight: 258 Current weight: 223 Woot woot!
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Band to sleeve...gaining weight
calitexan replied to calitexan's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I lost 100lbs with my band with 700 Cals a day and no stalls. I worked out 5-6 times per week. I lost the weight in 9 months. This time I've lost about 35lbs in about 2 1/2 months. I guess my body doesn't know about starvation. I lost 100lbs with my band with 700 Cals a day and no stalls. I worked out 5-6 times per week. I lost the weight in 9 months. This time I've lost about 35lbs in about 2 1/2 months. I guess my body doesn't know about starvation. I lost 100 in 8 months with the band. Gained it all back. Have had the sleeve since 8/10 and not eating much of anything. I've lost 3lbs with working out 5 times a week. -
I don't live in Australia or have the midband but I have heard of it. A couple of weeks ago I got my band removed in Korea and while I was in recovering my doctor brought in another doctor who was visiting different countries in Asia to talk to them about bariatrics and the midband. This doctor is from Australia and gave me his business card. Maybe he can help you. Here is his info from his business card Dr Vincent Braniff M: 61 405 141 328 T: 61 2 9550 7271 Email: vbraniff@gmail.com I am not sure he is in Australia right now as I think he is back in Korea for a few days until next week I am not sure. Maybe you can email him? Hope this helps :thumbup:
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2 Week Post Op Dr Appt Tomorrow!
Michelle Wolfe replied to kimmy*custis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my two week post op today, and got to have scrambled eggs and it was wonderful! I am also down 16 lbs! -
At the beginning the only thing I was able to do was a recumbent elliptical at the YMCA. I could not even do 20 minutes on the treadmill due to such horrible knee pain. I lived on Advil. As the weight came off I was diligent about increasing my exercise. My first class was Body Pump at the YMCA. This is a weight lifting class. I started with 2.5 lb weights, I now lift 20 pounds. I still do this class once or twice a week. Now I also do a Turbo Kick class and my favorite is Zumba, both of which I do twice a week. I also walk everyday at lunch, about a two mile walk in about 45 minutes. One thing that really worked for me was to increase my exercise whenever my weight loss began to stall. Believe me, I am nobody special. If I can do this so can you! Keep moving forward, it really is worth it! Carol
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Alcohol Consumption
perryjoyce replied to ALMOST_HUMAN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 5/14 and I've had at least one or two drinks every weekend since the second week. I make it a double whiskey on the rocks and it lasts me all night. I sip water the rest of the night. I usually only do this at concerts. So far, so good. I'm down 17 lbs in 4 weeks. Like everyone mentioned above, it's all about moderation. I can't (nor would I want to) do this every night and I fit it into my daily allotted calories. I also make sure I hit all my other targets before I indulge (protein, carbs, etc.) So you can do it, you just have to be smart about it! -
Alcohol Consumption
adagray replied to ALMOST_HUMAN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon's recommendation was to wait one month. I can't say I made it that long. :-o I love my wine and cocktails. Even though I started back before I was supposed to, it never made me sick. But, a week ago, I decided to make a commitment to give up alcohol entirely until I reach my goal weight. I have been stuck around the same weight for a few weeks now and I know these empty liquid calories are not helping. I decided I didn't get this surgery just to get halfway to goal. So, I'm stepping it up and eliminating the alcohol and increasing my exercise. -
Confused and have questions...
Bigbandbetty replied to Angelant76's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Oh my..... Summary: Banded for 18 months. Up to 2 days ago I had managed to only lose 14lb. I could eat anything really. Got really good at chewing & I guess picking 'easy' food as well and defo pandering to 'head' hunger. Following my fill on Wednesday to 7.5mls in my 10ml band, I can't drink more than a sip of fluid. If I do I get pain. Not sure how long to give it before I decide that this last fill has made me too tight...... Fluids for a week....is this finally my band working? I don't know. We are all different but this is new territory for me....
