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Time for my first fill?
lisacaron replied to hockeymother's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Hockeymom, Your doing great! Keep up the good work! I am also losing slowly but steadily. I haven't reached that elusive "green zone" just yet. I've had 3 fills and I'm at 5.5 in a 10cc band I think a tiny fill next time might get me there. Either way though I'm happy that I am eating less, and moving more, and I know that the weight I have lost is NEVER coming back!!! I'm not gonna let it! -
I am two weeks post op. I lost 20 lbs on my own before surgery and I have lost 13 pounds in the last two weeks. I am recovering well but the gas is crazy.. what causes it. in my previous life I would get gas from drinking tonns of diet coke...but in the months before the surgery I gave it up and felt great. Now I am 2 weeks post op and I don't understand why there is so much gas. It isn't the surgery gas either.. that was better after the first week. Can anyone give me some advice on what I can do to make it better? Does this ever go away?
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How soon after surgery can I have sex?
laceemouse replied to healthybiggirl~6's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This question has been discussed a million times, search it. My doctor says most people wait a week, we were ready a couple of days after that. But the idea of my husband's 200 pounds on my at the time was a no go. We did spooning for the first week back at it. At around 2 weeks and a couple of days we were back to normal. Don't do anything you don't feel like doing. My stomach was very sore for a while and covered with bruises, in fact I am a month out tomorrow and still have the remnants of one bruise. -
How soon after surgery can I have sex?
DahliaIris replied to healthybiggirl~6's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor told me to wait 6 weeks..I'm in my third week. Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App -
I agree with the others about using an insulated lunch bag with a gel-pack. A thermos would be good for chili and Soups too. Early out, I often ate lunchmeat and a couple of saltine crackers. Lunchmeat is also great wrapped around a string cheese. The Light Babybel cheese is also low in calories and high in Protein. Shrimp salad (shrimp with a little lowfat mayo) is also tasty. I often buy a roast chicken from costco and eat a slice or two for lunch. For chili, I ate the lowfat turkey (my plan didn't allow beef for the first six weeks). I also like Anderson Split Pea Soup. High in protein and sat well. Soups with potato bothered my tummy the first few weeks. Lynda
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You’ll barely have an appetite after surgery. A few bites of whatever stage of food is enough sometimes. I can do a half cup of soup but only a couple bites of a solid food. I’m really only comfortable eating soups. Anything solid is painful. My dietician wants me eating every 2-3 hours. It’s really hard to eat that often when you have no appetite. Even drinking a shake is to much. It’s definitely a learning process 😆
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I agree, I was allowed to eat regular food a week out and I had no trouble. Pain in the tummy and shoulder doesn't sound "normal", I would call the dr.
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Almost 3 weeks out, 500 calories.... Normal?
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Anyone With Diabetes Prior To Surgery?
TheNewSusie replied to jamari's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you, I'm also down 48 pounds in a bit over 4 months, stalling at the moment ;/ -
How long til I actually start losing weight?
kimmy42083 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am only 2 days post-op. Went in at 250, now I weigh 256! I haven't had anything solid in me for over a week, and now I'm only drinking about 2 oz every couple of hours (its all I can choke down). I have heard all these stories about people who lost a great deal of weight in their first couple of weeks. I understand that the 6 extra pounds has to be water weight...how do I get it to start coming off? Btw, I'm walking 30 or more minutes a day. I can't walk 30 all at once, so I break it down into 10 minute walks. -
How long til I actually start losing weight?
TheGamer replied to kimmy42083's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Give it a week. It took me about that much or a little longer to get rid of all the fluid they pumped me full of post-op. -
Hi, Pals. For those who are a bit further ahead of me, I was wondering if you could help answer two questions. My surgery was August 29th so I just came home from hospital yesterday. First-hand I weighed myself on the morning of the surgery and after the 2-week liver shrinking diet and the two day liquid diet- my weight going into surgery was 231. I weighed myself this morning and I have shot back up to 244.5. And I have "eaten" ok not clear liquids and protein shakes since surgery. I was thinking this may be bloating and trapped gas, but not sure. Did anyone else have this? When did you start to see the weight decline? Second questions- when I try to wear my contacts post surgery, my vision is blurry. The pain reliever they gave me is a narcotic pain reliever and it seems to dialate my eyes. I can see a bit better in my glasses, but prefer contacts. Stuff up close is quite blurry. Did anyone else experience this and if so, what did you do- or did it just go away? Thank you!
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Moms gone home. Husband gone back to work. All alone and I called a friend to pick me up for Guild. Guild is the Allatoona quilting guild. Just 100 friends that get together every week to quilt.(well only about 40 show up weekly) I'm teaching block of the month this year. I designed the quilt also, So I feel like it is my baby. Check it out at www.freewebs.com/2aqg. This week is block of the month class. I have a fill in instructor this week. I hope I'm not overdoing it but quilting relaxes me and they are a strong support system for me. We stitch and bitch till about 2pm. I may come home at noon if i get to tried. Also have a visiting quilt teacher Miss rosie quilt co.in next town is speaking tonight a 7pm and I want to go. Hope I fill up to it. Still not getting enough protein. Used to like the shake and now can't even stand to smell them. I smell real food then I sip at the shake. Still dream about eating and I wake up feeeling full and satisfied. Is there somthing wrong with this picture? Friend emailed a good quote for today "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass....it about learning how to dance in the rain" Goals for today. Get out and about. packing my cooler and quilting stuff.
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im 2 weeks post op too and my period is out of whack as well. i have a nexplanon implant so i shouldnt even be getting one but i had light spotting off and on for about a week after my surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I started pretty much EXACTLY where you are. My surgery was 07/08/2011. 200 pounds was my goal weight, but 8 months post op, I was at 185. When I was at 200, I still was carrying too much fat, so I didn't go into maintenance mode until then. I bounce between 180 and 190 now 2+ years later. Sizing was a wild trip. My clothes fit fine for the first 40 pounds, which was so disappointing. But then, things started changing. Middle of September, I was in a 40 pants. 2 weeks later, 38. Month after that, 36. Two weeks later, 34. Shirt sizes dropping just as rapidly. I now wear a medium shirt and a 32 pant. It is difficult to wrap my mind around, but that is the reality. Thinking you will be an XL with a 40 waist is big man thinking. I can pretty much guarantee you will be much leaner than that. If you go to my gallery under my profile, you can see my before and after pics. Have you read THIS thread?
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2nd day post op swollen stomach
Kathleen Clary replied to lejlavj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
walk, walk, walk. It's probably gas. For the first week post op, I had quite a swollen tummy. I let out so much gas when i would walk. Make sure you get at least 20-30 minutes of walking in during the day. I did it in 10 minute intervals every hour or so. Good Luck -
I had mine repaired when they placed the band. I didnt even know i had one till after surgery. It is painful. I had a friend who had her band placed a week before me and she had minimal pain, i on the other hand have been having alot of pain, which i blame on th ehernia repair. Its not intolerable tho and managable with the pain meds. The gas issue has caused me morepain than anything else! Good luck it will be fine !!
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What is the most u need to be overwieght to get the surgery?
dpingl replied to grni77's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have a BMI of 39 and was approved in 3 weeks with my insurance company. I have asmtha ( which I had when I was thin) and Gerd which IS caused by my weight. Make sure you have all your medical records sent with your approval packet. I have had two stree fratures from my constant walking, (trying to lose weight) and that actually weighed in per getting approved! I have UHC. -
So I had to get to a certain weight before my ins co would approve my banding. Well, at weigh-in yesterday at the Dr. I made it!!! They are calling the ins co today or tomorrow to finalize the approval. I have to have a GI Scope first(Feb 15), so I'll be out of work for a day for that, then I'm ok for banding. I hope to have that date in a week!! I'm getting fustrated on how long this has taken (been about 14 months since I started this). Dr hs requested that I continue to lose a pound a week (ugh!), and has said I will be out of work for 4 weeks (because I do a bit of lifting -computers). The Boss wasn't happy about that!! Oh well! Thanks for listening!! --Heather.
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Soreness and cramping in legs and arms HELP
_Kate_ replied to Jenyp8409's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found it difficult getting Water down in the first 3 days so had half and half apple juice/water and drank that ALL day and night I know we are supposed to keep fruit juice down to 4/5 oz a day but whatever works especially in the early days. Try a few different things. Your pouch will accept what it can, then get as much Fluid in as you can and then some more. I hope you feel better soon!! Kate -
I really need help. I'm 4 days post-op and I was up sick all night last night....
lynn replied to patsy1965's topic in Food and Nutrition
First week out i was only getting a oz in every 15-20 minutes. I also got sick when i didn't take my pain killers the first week.try to get what every u can in. It dose get better. Also dont worry about Protein just stay hydrated. sugar free Popsicles were my best friend the first couple weeks. Also make sure ur keeping ur log Sent from my DROID RAZR using RNYTalk -
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CCinINdiana replied to Chance 139's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hi There, I used Dr. Aceves July 2011- while in the hospital I initially got IV pain medication, shots and then liguid tylenol. I was up walking 3 hours after surgery and really had minimal pain (compared to my c-section). I crushed all my pills the first couple of weeks in liquid..it was so gross, After that I swallowed them just fine. I think I could have earlier, but was afraid. I am at goal now having lost over 100lbs. I am truly a food addict, so for me the head hunger has been the hardest. Wanting to eat when I am bored, happy, sad whenever! Using the sleeve correctly really prevents you from over eating, however as I am sure you've read and heard about--if you get in the bad habit of eating slider food then I can see where me or anyone could easily gain the weight back. Good luck with your decision. It has been one of the very best decision of my life!! Cathi -
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sleeved080212 replied to Chance 139's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
You made a great decison w/ Dr. Garcia...his coordinators are wonderful and you will be treated like royalty. The hospital is very modern and clean and has an ICU. The "walking the halls" though is very short...I think there is just 10 rooms. My husband and I drove from TX to TJ and back again...week took about two weeks for the whole trip, so if I can survive that long long drive w/ no complications...that's pretty good. If you have more questions, I'd be happy to answer them....just message me! -
I'm getting ready for TOM. And well I had the munchies. I'm 8 weeks out. And I know I went over my calories. I know its just one day.probably won't have a huge effect. But I want to know I'm not the only one who has done :-/
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HELP! serious complications 3 months post op
Roostertail2 replied to TashaB88's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
So sorry to hear about all your issues...Scary to know it happened 3 months in! I am interested in how you do from here so please keep us informed!
