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After two weeks liquid diet, surgery on Tuesday and a couple of days not being able to eat at all.... Today is the start of my pureed diet. I had 1/2 cup yogurt at breakfast. And lunch I had 2oz tuna and 2oz. Mixed veggies pureed. All I can say is canned tuna never tasted so good. I'm glad I can keep food down. Dr did fill me a little at the time of surgery so it does take about an half hour to 45 minutes to eat. The wait has been worth it. Also I got really sleepy after eating, anyone else experience this?
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I second the previous poster. I have heard about so many different variations. Personally, I have to do 4 weeks of Optifast starting 12/26.
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Whoever said "It's always darkest before the dawn" must have had February in mind. It's a bleak and dreary month, here in the frozen wasteland that is the Middle of the Mitten. February broods over a grey/white landscape, sending alternating waves of sub zero cold and just above freezing slush attacks. The February land is awash with dull sloppy half ice, and a stark and angry sky as grey as ashes, as grey as death. Here life waits, suspended, somewhere between true winter and a faint promise of spring. February is the angry month, short and sullen, when daylight is as rare as diamonds, and shines like gold. Here and now I find myself, at 306 pounds au naturale, about three twelve when decently clad. Fifty six pounds down from my starting weight. Respectable. I can feel it slowing, and as the stress of my life, and the blahs of winter take hold of my spirit, I quietly rejoice that I have my band. I eat. I over eat. I eat unwisely. Too fast. Too much. Too often. Yet now I have a gentle and forgiving friend who stops me short. The band controls my body, and gives me the chance I need to control my mind, and my mental hunger. And it is helping. Each day there is some victory, however small. I can forego the cherry crisp at work, and only eat the lean turkey. And I rejoice that it's okay. The siren song of food grows less intense. Yes, there are times it flares. There are times that chocolate sings my name, so gently, so sweetly...........no lover could call me softer. But, sometimes, just sometimes, I win. One victory is more than I ever knew pre band. Now I stack them up. Several a day. Many in a week. Not all steps are foreward. Yet not all travel is backward. Sliding down a slippery slope of fat while I throw comfort in my pie hole with both hands, every moment of every day, is now a thing of the past. However good or ill I do in this journey, I have improved on the old me. We're not working on a better body. We're not working on a healthier lifestyle. We're trying to journey to a better us. And all this drivel, this diarrhea of words, leads up to my next weapon loaded into my arsenal. Thursday I get a fill. Yippeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From the album: Pre-Op, Post-Op and 1 Week Post-Op Pictures
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I hit a stall every month no worries!!
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Needing encouragement... band to by-pass and no loss in a month
Blenda Gail posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Had conversion from band to bypass on 12/9, had to go back in for lower intestinal constriction surgery on 12/14 and spent 3 more nights in the hospital. When I got out of the hospital, I weighed 180 (25 pounds lost on milk diet and during hospitalization of a total f 7 nights). One month later I weigh about 179. I do get about 80-90 grams of Protein, drink plenty Water, exercise, light weigh-lifting at gym,and I am eating regular food now, which I carefully measure. Calorie intake of 800-900 per day. Tracking everything. So...never get sick, never feel nauseous, never feel like I have hit capacity, even with just plain 2-3 oz. chicken or tuna. I read somewhere that my pouch will be bigger than normal because it is a conversion. I hold myself to about a 1/2 cup + a very small amount of soft vegetables per meal. I typically am not hungry, but I have no problem eating and am diligent about getting protein in. Also, all Vitamins. BUT I feel like the surgery didn't work because I am not having a "full" feeling, not feeling nauseous like others report, and can consume at least a 1/2 cup or better with no problems. I know others may think I am crazy to complain about no symptoms, but it makes me worried that I will not lose weight, even though I feel like I am doing everything right, and it has been about a month now with no loss. Has anyone out there gone through the same level of "stall"? Any similar experiences where loss does finally come? -
I have had my belly ring for 8 years...so its not new. I have had no problems though. I do work out 4-5 days a week. I have always loved the gym, now my hard work can be seen! -
Hunger...It Really Does Get Better
Timetofly replied to Keys Pirate's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
So happy to read this post! I just posted yesterday asking about hunger. That is exactly how I feel. I eat this very small meal, feel like I can't eat another bite and 1-2 hours later I feel hungry. My surgery was 5 weeks ago so I am hopeful it will change. Thanks for posting Diane -
The blendtec takes the place of all three! Check it out at blendtec.com. It is pricey but worth it. You will never need another machine.
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Terrified Of Eating Out!
marfar7 replied to Disabledaccount's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Loved eating out before and after my sleeve (was also banded for almost 4 yrs prior to revision). I may get blasted for this but I eat whatever I want. Anything and everything. The only thing I've found is a no no is ice cream. Im a slow learner so I've tried it 5x and every single time I get stomach cramps. The last time I was begging God to get me thru it and Id never eat ice cream again. I still eat burgers Iabout 1/3 of an In and Out Burger), pizza (1/2 normal slice), tacos (3/4 of a Del Taco chicken taco), sandwiches (1/3 of a small Quiznos sub), and buffets (yes, I said it, a buffet). Thank God I can only eat a small amt of food (maybe 6-8 bites of any given meal) so I'm slowly losing. That was my goal of wls, to never diet again. Not eating certain foods seems like dieting to me. Every restaurant (even greasy spoons) has something on there u can eat. I just noticed that ur only 4 weeks out. That changes everything. Forget what I just said (not really, otherwise I would've edited it ) I was still on full liquids at 4 weeks. While I did eat out a few times during this time, it wasn't as easy as it is now (4 mths post). Any restaurant will blend a soup for u (Red Robins clam chowder is yummy thru a blender) and if ur really adventurous, u can ask for anything put thru the blender. They may not recommend pizza in the blender but if ur willing, why not? Like I said, I luv eating out. I eat out 4-7 times a week. Brunch is my fav meal out. Good luck to u -
Needing encouragement... band to by-pass and no loss in a month
hmills653 replied to Blenda Gail's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I didn't have anything previously but had a sleeve on May 31. I was so bloated the first week and a half from the surgery. You'll need to let your body adjust a little after surgery there's allot of inflammation from surgery that causes your body to hold water initially. That's probably why you haven't seen a big loss yet. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app -
I'm right there with you guys! Day 18 and I haven't really lost anything in a week!
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Had to go to 2 work dinners this week and was so anxious about the whole thing. Checked the menu in advance to make sure there was something I could eat at this stage. 1st place was fine but 2nd place had a limitied menu so had to order an entree and nibble on the mashed potatoes. Was anxious about eating so little, eating slowly and in both instances taking most of the food home, thankfully no one noticed/said a thing. It kinda made me sad to see people eating burgers, bread, having desert and not being able to eat. I mean I didn't want it but felt sad. I now dread eating out and don't think eating out socially will be fun anymore.
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Drink an ice cold glass of Water, Crystal Lite, read a book, or do all three.
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Maurdan I Was So Excited About Being Banded That I Didn't Even Think Of Food For The First Week. Actually I Was The Best With Exercise Also Because I Felt Like I Had A New Toy. It Was Much Easier After Surgery Than Before. I Was Starving Just Before Surgery On The Liquid Diet. But Like Flabuless Said Above It Does Truly Depend On The Person. Good Luck To You And Keep Us Posted.
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In the same boat. My husband cooks for the kids and I have to see/smell macaroni, pizza, pasta, and cereal. I have chewed a few items and later spit. I'm also a good week away from pureed foods. You can do this!
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Anyone have to do the Optifast HP pre-op diet?
LuvShihTzus replied to ShelleyB's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am not sure what the "HP" is, but I was on the Optifast diet for 14 days before my surgery back in June '07. I wasn't sure I could make it through two weeks either but I surprised myself. I lost 22 pounds in the two weeks. I did buy more vanilla than anything and mixed it with ice and diet soda (before soda became a no-no). I particularly liked it mixed with orange or root beer. I also had a choice of Garden Tomato soup in the Optifast. It became a treat for me. I still buy some occasionally to keep my protein up. My surgeon's office let it slip (not the surgeon) that it was okay to eat carrots, celery, and berries during the time when it was the toughest. I don't know how "legal" that is for most surgeons, but it made it easier to get through. My sister was banded two months later and used the same philosophy. She lost 17 pounds during the phase. I wish you luck. I am sure you will be happy you did it and it will be a distant memory soon. Take care! Cindy -
Need to eat more (women only)
sideeye replied to GreenTealael's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I stall during my period. Then about 4 days afterwards, I drop all at once. Oddly, I am really NOT hungry at all during my period and tend to fall back on protein shakes to make sure I get something in. -
Ab workout post op
Blaze21 replied to scarlottaitalia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was also told to wait 6 weeks. I waited 6 months to be safer. I do not feel my port when doing any ab workouts. -
I have watched all three seasons. From what I can tell only two out of 30 had little weight loss. Both became immediately resistant to following the diet. I looked up Penny (the one who lost only five lbs) had a "weight fetish" she had been on several shows claiming she was trying to lose weight: Dr. Phil, a british show. She got her self labeled as the heaviest woman in the world (in Guniness) and she claimed that she had lost weight by having sex 4 or times a day. I came away thinking that she didn't want to lose weight she just wanted to be on TV. I like the show because generally the people are quite successful -- but not without a struggle. What I don't like about it is it is overly scripted. The people always seems as if they are reading to me and also I would like to seem them followed for more than a year. because many don't have the surgery until the 3rd or 4th month which means that we only see a few months of surgical weight loss.
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Is anyone just doing weight training and losing weight? If so what are you doing sets,reps and how many days a week? I have a heel spur and cant do cardio like I want to. Thanks
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I have been hitting the gym 6-7 days a week. My personal trainer (the 1 free session that comes with my membership) has me doing a minimum of 45 min cardio every day. Abs every day I go and then alternate between arms and legs every other day. She told me to do 2 sets of 15 on all the machines. i asked her about how to determine the proper weight for each machine, and she said that by the 8th rep it should start to burn a little bit so that by the 15th you are pushing through to finish the set. No burn by 8 = too light. Burn before 8 = too heavy. So far, yes I am losing weight. Good luck to you!!!
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Weight training is great for losing weight, also as you weight train try carideo with it 3 to 4 time's a week. walking is great way to lose pounds. And it's the easyest way to get exercise beside's Swimming! Easy on your Knee's and Back! Make walking ( Your Personal Challenge? To your self ) Just get out there and walk. start out slow like I did one mile at a time. In a week or two add some more distance every week go alittle bit farther! As for weight do lots of Rep's with lite weight. then build up after a while you will START SEEING MORE MASS AND YOUR BODY WILL START TO TONE UP! IF YOU CAN TRY WALKING 20 MINUTE'S 5 TIMES A WEEK, MAKE TIME TAKE TIME FOR YOUR SELF! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!! THE ADD. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!! IF YOU NEED MORE HELP LET ME NO, AND I, WILL MAKE YOU A WORK OUT ROUTINE! GOOD LUCK GOD BLESS. JOHNQ. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: JOE YOU DON'T LOOK TO BAD i WAS ONCE YOUR SHAPE, IT WILL TAKE SOME TIME BUT YOU CAN DO IT! I CAN'T DO ANY AB WORK OUT. because or disk buldge's many! is there any where you can walk in a pool? thats what I DO BECAUSE OF A BAD SI jOINT.WELL GOOD LUCK!
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Psych Evaluation by Surgeon's Psych
Sugarbear replied to Cats's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh, forgot to mention, my surgery will be in about six weeks. I have completer all pre-op stuff. -
Hello, I was banded by Dr. Benavides on Wednesday (12/20). I did a lot of research into who would be the best doctor to perform my procedure. I am a healthcare professional and have access to certain industry/regulatory quality databases that allowed me to compare complication rates (in a rudimentary, rule of thumb type fashion) for various surgeons, anesthesia groups and facilities. I chose Dr. Benavides because I believe he is very competent and knowledgable. In the event my surgery was uneventful and I was d/c'd home after three hours. My experience tells me that he is indeed an excellent surgeon. Many Surgeons are not as knowledgable about medications as Pharmacists or their Internal Medicine and Family Practice colleagues (in the same manner that these specialists are not as knowledgable about Surgery). If you are on any medications, I would visit your pharmacist asap and ask him/her if there are any liquid alternatives for any of them that you could use after lap-band surgery. Next, get the necessary prescriptions from your doctor. When you see Dr. Benavides the day before surgery ask him which meds he wants you to discontinue that day and when he wants you to continue them post-surgery. Hope this helps. Good luck.
