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Pics 2 motivate others! We can do it :)
MsFab1988 replied to MsFab1988's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Congratulations and we are just a few days apart with the same weight loss! Stick around help out
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It sounds like you dont have any restriction yet. It is possible for the fill to have not "kicked in" yet. Some people say they can't feel a difference until after a week. Until you get restriction, you won't have any real benefit from your band, and any weight loss you experience will come from a lot of work on your part. I am sorry you are hungry all of the time. That really sucks. If after a week, you still are starving, call your surgeon and see if he/she will agree to do another fill. Many people don't feel any real restriction until their third or fourth fill. :thumbdown: Also, ask if you are supposed to follow any certain guidelines after a fill. Many doctors require liquids after the fill for a day or two. Mine doesn't, but I always read people talking about the liquids after a fill.
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Love this article: Water park with my kids going down water slides wearing a bikini without even wrapping a towel around me. But I see candid pictures and critique the "softness" that almost six weeks of no running and no yoga has wrought. Just got clearance to exercise again, hooray! But taking care to do it for the love of the activity and the health and fitness it brings rather than to "fix" my body. Anyhow, I needed this read today, which appeared on my Facebook timeline because one of my favorite yoga instructors, the one whose strength truly turned me onto yoga. I thought someone else might need the read too.
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HELP! HELP!
MaryCatherine replied to Happily ever after's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
The only way to lose weight is to cut calories. My dietitian told me not to drink Protein shakes. They do not fill you up and are just a way to get calories in at the beginning when you are not able to eat food. Drinking them now can make you gain more weight more quickly. -
how did u decide Gastric bypass rather than the sleeve
oldoneyoungagain replied to mom24kiddos's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Mine slipped also and just had it removed, haven't gained weight and hopefully I don't. I decided on RNY after extensive research. The band is showing high percentage of failure, sleeve hasn't had enough research to see what it failure rate might be. So I went with the gold standard which is the RNY and that has had a lot of research done over the last 20-30 years. -
HELP! HELP!
Bufflehead replied to Happily ever after's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
No, I just eat unprocessed meat (no jerky, bacon, sausage, or deli/lunch meat), eggs, and green veggies for five days. Much more satisfying and healthier (IMO) than trying to re-create your post-op stomach. Exercise is not terribly important for weight loss. Don't focus on that, instead focus very very hard on what you are eating and exactly how many calories you are taking in each day. Stop eating high carb and high sugar foods -- you need to do this or you will keep craving them. Don't drink your calories. Stay on top of your intake and you will lose weight. Good luck! -
Hi: I've been banded for 15 months and have lost a total of 96 pounds. My last fill was in September and I thought I had reached my "sweet spot;" but lately I've been wanting to eat junk food. I haven't been on a scale because I'm afraid I've gained a couple of pounds. I'm scheduled to get a fill on the 20th, so I'll be okay through the holidays. My biggest fear now is keeping the weight off. My goal was to be down anywhere in the 190's. The last time I weighed, I was 199. I think I want to go down to 190 to be on the safe side. Wedell
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I always said when I lose weight I would get one...So I turned 30 and lost 17 lbs so I got it. It's my kids birthstones
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Thanks guys, I think I need to find a calorie intake balance......A minimum based on age and weight of calorie intake for me is 1480 and I know I dont get anywhere near that. Id be happy if I could get about 800 calories in a day, but im barely getting in 500 calories a day. Lol.. I NEVER thought id have a problem eating enough!!
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I have my last nutritional visit in one week and they will send my stuff off to insurance right after. For this whole time, I've just been cruisin along, doing what I need to do, not really worried. But, now that its coming down to the wire w/insurance, I am getting really nervous. I got all my bases covered (two cormids - longstanding high bp not well controlled w/meds and sleep apnea requiring CPAP) and my BMI is around 38 now and was 35 in 2008. I have a long long history of failed diet attempts. The only problem is that I was successful on WW in 2007 so my BMI was below 35 for that whole year. I have weights past 2 years that show I was 35+ previous though. I just anticipate that I will be denied automatically because of that and have to go through the appeal process. So annoying because its like you are damned if you do (diet and lose) and damned if you don't (cause they also require that you tried to diet). (BTW, I have Aetna) I feel like its a long shot, but I hope they will just approve me the first time. What are the chances of that??? :thumbup: Anyway, I am rambling, but any words of support you can give me are very much appreciated. Thanks!
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I was like that too. I didn't lose or gain for months, then I got tighter and started losing. I liked losing the weight. But the constant of the food coming back up caused my band to slip. You don't want that to happen. Tell your Dr. It's better to have an unfill now, and let your stomach heal, than to have to have revision. Call your Doctor.
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Atkins Induction Try Out...
strawberrysoul replied to strawberrysoul's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thats wonderful chicagochic i hope u reach ur goal! what does ur nut say about ur revision? technically im not doing a pre-op diet cause im just doing induction phase till i go on vacation. ( i wanna fit in to a few outfits) but then i plan to go right back on atkins till i have to start my liquid diet 1 week before surgery.. its been hard but last night i tried on a few things and im starting to get the loose feeling in my clothes .. and that feels great!! I have a whiteboard that im using as a goals board .. with insprational things and my daily weight.. feeling good about it all so far.. lol but talk to me in a week when i havent had cheetoes.. its my addiction lol i cant wait til im 5 mos post op and need to go shopping for new clothes!! i always tell my self im gonna go in to debt when i get to goal cause im going to go clothes crazy! -
Calculating Goal Weight?
RickM replied to bookleen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Being only 5-6 weeks postop, I'm still working on my initial goal weight which is based on attaining a body composition of around 15% fat mass, which is on the lean side of normal for men. Assuming that the weight loss is primarily fat (ideal and not necessarily entirely accurate, but a decent starting point), that would put me at a BMI of about 28 and 200#. I figure that I would re-adjust as I get closer to goal and see how things progress and feel. I suspect that 200-210 is where I will end up as that was a long term stability point way back when, and my 3 week stall happened in the 260-265 range which is another stability point in my past (both on the up side and the down.) -
Getting back to work
cejiogu replied to Brighteyes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Took 8 weeks off because I am a labor and delivery RN and my job is very physical. I do 12 hours shifts overnight and can be standing for 3/4 of the time. I have a fit it and I average 3 to 4 miles on a night just walking in my unit. I am glad that a lot of you can go back to work 1 or 2 weeks later, but we can't see this as a contest. Every job is different. On top of my job i am a single mother of 3 boys one my 15 year old has autism. He cannot talk and need consent supervision. One of the reasons I had this done that I can't die right now I'd I can help it. I was sleeved on may 1st weight 306 pre op. yesterday down to 236. I lost mt 70th pound! I was very happy. -
Labor Day Challenge!
JennBand08 replied to GlenSand's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm sorry I wasn't replying... I was out in Michigan, and couldn't figure out how to find posts. I was just reading another post and saw where it showed you could find threads you had subscribed to in your user CP. yayy.. I found you guys again! I'm a dork.. I know.. sorry. I did exercise a few times out in MI and on my mom's scale I thought I lost 2 pounds.. but I got back home on Monday and it shows I am 2 pounds more than I was when I left... so.. a total of FOUR POUNDS more than I thought I weighed. What a bummer. But I'm already down a pound, so maybe it was just Water weight from being sedentary on the 14 hour drive or something. I don't know.. I'm not going to let it get me down. I'm eating Protein first and drinking water like crazy. Hopefully I'll have some lower numbers to report soon! Glad to hear you guys are doing well!! -
Has anyone considered tummy tuck before goal?
jlray posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've only taken off about 50 pounds, but I had gained them so quickly that I now have more excess skin than I know what to do with. Especially the lower belly - i HATE the way it looks in jeans if I don't wear a spanx or something. I've been yo-yo fat all my life, and I've never had this skin hanging problem before. Of course, i'm not getting any younger, so I'm sure that has a lot to do with it also. Has anyone had surgery before goal, just because you couldn't stand it? How about getting the surgery twice? I'm sure the recovery is excruciating, so I can't say I'd want to do this, but I'm wondering if anyone out there has. -
Has anyone considered tummy tuck before goal?
soocalchic replied to jlray's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a tummy tuck long ago before i even had children now that i'm going to be loosing about 80 lbs i just know im going to need a revision. Revisions from what i have heard are a little more riskier. Just because there is a whole lot of scar tissue and blood supply isnt as good. If i were you i would just buy a good girdle and wait until your weight stablizes. Your skin might shrink a little give it some time. Here is the type of girdle thats my favorite its the classic from lipoexpress.com check them out a little pricy but theyre bullet proof.. i love it.. It gives you a great silouette when you're wearing them its a temp fix until you're to goal. -
Has anyone considered tummy tuck before goal?
greytz replied to jlray's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My stomach seems to be going back to its original size so far but it was always really tight. My problem is worse as it is on my face. I am 51 and even with my weight loss so far my facial skin is really starting to wrinkle. It has been terrifying! I am definitely planning on getting some facial work done but I am going to wait till goal even though my face looks like a roadmap and I know it will get worse, I don't want to have to do it twice. -
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Stomach pain 8 mos postop
oldoneyoungagain replied to copmom's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I totally agree it is probably your gallbladder. With significant weight loss you can develop gallbladder problems or gallstones. You need to see your primary doctor or your surgeon. Or since you are saying your lower back aches you may have developed kidney stones, that also is a problem. You need to get an appointment as soon as possible as it probably will get worse before it gets better don't put it off. -
Special K20 Protein Water
PATCHELTON replied to Kage's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't tried the K20, but if you are looking for a real bang for your protein buck, Worldwide Protein Shakes are great. They have 35g of protein, 1g sugar, 3g carbs, 1g fat (0.5g sat/fat)and 160 to 170 calories. It comes in Chocolate Cream, Vanilla Cream, Strawberry Cream, Banana Cream, and Cookies 'n Cream (tastes like Oreos). They are sold in Vitamin Shoppe for $2.75 individually and $27.99 for a 12 pack which is about $2.33 each. Worldwide calls it a protein supplement, and says not for use in weight reduction, but I have been drinking them for over a year (I saw a link here once to Brigham Womens Hospital Bariatric Program, and these shakes were on their list of protein drinks for patients). They also come in 29g drinks but I have only seen them at Trader Joe in Vanilla and Chocolate. They were $1.69, and the Vanilla and Chocolate 35's were $2.29. GNC has the 35s in Vanilla and Chocolate but they are $2.99 a can. Vitamin Shoppe (and GNC) also sell them online and sometimes you can get a free shipping deal depending on how much you buy. I really like them. -
95 lbs lost in 10 months
Luckyaka replied to Luckyaka's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Dee you have been my inspiration for a long time so thank you very much! Nyshia, on average I have lost about 9 lbs a months but the numbers never drove me. I really needed and wanted to retrain my mind and body on how I relate to food. So I have focused on getting rid of the bad eating habits that cause me to get to 245 lbs and focus on learning new eating habits that will keep me at my goal weight. My relationship with food has completely change. Food is no longer in control, I am. Also I joined myfitnesspal with Dee and others and I track everything I eat! I'm luckyaka on my fitnesspal. -
Hi, I was confused as you are for a while, because I have friends that have had the bypass and then some with the sleeve. They both are doing well but I have to say the deciding factor for me was the fact that the sleeve does let you eat anything you want without the dumping and you know when enough is enough without overeating. I had my sleeve surgery Oct 1st and I have gone from 252lbs to 213lbs. I am very pleased with my results so far and I don't at all regret this decision. Everyone loses at a different pace, so don't base your weight loss on others. My surgeon assured me that within the 2 year mark, I would be at the same weightloss as a bypass patient. Feeling good about that helped my decision as well. If you are diabetic the bypass may be the way to go because it puts diabetes in remission. I was not diabetic so that helped my decision also. I hope this helps you. But you will make the right decision. Happy New Year!
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My hair has gotten so thin
itsmekarenlee replied to pik's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine is not sure to a lack of protein. I know that for sure. In fact, my bw protein level was good. It's from the rapid weight loss+anesthesia, or just the anesthesia.
