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I'm four weeks from surgery today. I start adding foods tomorrow, but have been eating sashimi the past week. It's soft, delicious and solid protein. Yum!
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Congrats, but I'm a little lost on your weight loss and the ticker (you probably have not updated your status). Here are some of my questions: 1) Have you had any recent blood work done? Vit. B and D deficiencies checked? (Both can create some muddled thinking) 2) Glad you are getting counseling especially with the eating disorder history. Are you seeing a NUT? 3) What is your exercise? I was surprised how much that affects my mental stability, and I'm wondering if I am the only one.
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I had this last week and found out it’s because I’m dehydrated. We are still supposed to be drinking 64 ounces of water every single day. I just have not been able to do that. I have been working for the last several days to get an additional 10 ounces, so now I’m up to getting about 30 a day.
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Labor day was the 2nd event since reaching my goal. The first event was supposed to be my 50th birthday and associated party, but it turned into traveling and attending a funeral. Still both cases were a long weekend away from home that usually involved eating. In each event I gained 3 pounds, but got them back off and back to my goal weight in 3-4 days. I still weigh myself daily at home, but I've found the scales at my family's houses to show me weighing 3-6 pounds less than what I know I weigh, so its hard to monitor away from home. I think the hardest thing was getting in the same amount of water I normally drink at home and work because we were on the run. Still, I'm glad staying around goal is not been too hard.
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Just got back from the bariatric clinic weigh in. This was my first week with eating real food and even though I was eating around 700-850 cal a day, I still only lost a pound this week. Guess my system is not used to eating real food after so long on watery stuff and mush:( Hopefully next week starts to pick it up. Other than that, I'm feeling really good. Already started to pack up a couple outfits I can't wear anymore to give a friend of mine that is getting lap band soon. Time to start shopping again
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Romantic Relationships: Change in Focus
LumpySpacePrincess replied to LumpySpacePrincess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks for the replies, everyone. I do see a therapist every Saturday and she and I have talked about these issues. I don't think its depression; I have battled with depression since the age of 3 and this feels completely different. I'm not sad or upset or not wanting to be around anyone at all, I just don't want to be in a romantic relationship. I still love hanging out with my friends, I just am, for the first time, enjoying being with just myself. -
Surgery on APRIL 18th! (Louisville, Kentucky)
tiffanymarie6997 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Found out today that my surgery is on April 18th, not April 25th like I thought. I start my pre-op diet (5 meal replacement shakes a day for 2 weeks) on Monday. Now I just have to hope and pray my FMLA is approved, which isn't my biggest worry. My biggest worry is the amount of money they are going to ask me to pay up front the day of surgery (my insurance co-pay). I hope it's an amount that I can handle...all these new prescriptions, vitamins, shake mix, calcium chews, etc. are all so expensive. I hope I'm not doing it all for nothing just to find out I can't afford the surgery itself. I need this so bad...hopefully it all works out. -
@@CowgirlJane Well crap! You're having a week aren't you?! Can you post a add disclosing everything so people will know?
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The Scale Finally Moved......
kimmy*custis replied to mommymar's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know how you feel, I just broke a 2 week stall...drove me crazy! I too was a ddd and it is time for some new bras! I just hate to spend the money ( they are expensive) and it be too big in a month. Keep up the good work, you are doing fantastic! -
Meeting protein goals; Will I still have hair loss?
joatsaint replied to LightlyMyDarling's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Unfortunately it is still possible to have hair loss. Hair loss is a side effect of the trauma of surgery. I read that hair has 3 phases - growth, existing hair, and the hair that is about to fall out. After a major trauma, the body shifts all it's resources to repair and healing. The result is the new hair growth is slowed, and the cycle of hair replacement is out of whack. So there's no replacements for existing hair and the hair that was ready to fall out. But things get back in sync as healing gets near complete. My hair thinned considerably, but my hair has always been thick. And I really only notice my hair thinning because I didn't need to go to my barber for an extra month. So I was the only person that noticed my hair loss. I knew going in that I might lose my hair, but I figured it was a small price to pay in the long run. -
Hi everyone, This might be one of those posts that drives people crazy, but... here goes. I am 14-months out from my surgery (January 23, 2012, represent!). I haven't lost weight since before Christmas, except for that bout of the stomach flu I had at New Year. I go to a therapist monthly, I keep up my appointments with my dietician, I take my Vitamins (about 90%, which I figure is pretty good!), I exercise (but not as much as I used to).... but I graze. I'm not looking for a pat on the head and a glass of Water to send me on my way telling me everything will be ok - I know it won't if I don't get my **** together! Part of the problem is that the weight I am right now... is the weight at which I have spent the majority of my adult life. I am comfortable here. I expected to be stalled here... and so, I am. I let things go for a while, telling myself, hey, a little break is ok. A little break is now three months of no movement, and that is NOT OKAY! I suppose I could point fingers and blame and excuses at all kinds of different things, but why bother? It's all me in the end! It was up to me to make this decision, and now it's up to me to carry through with it. What have some of you done when you've floundered for motivation? Mantras, exercises, kicks in the pants... share with me your best!
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It's Finally Going to Happen
1959JimmyJames replied to teshadb's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congratulations Teshadb. I am about 6 and a half weeks post-op now on a band to sleeve revision. I've read lots of different surgical experiences here on this forum. Some easy and painless and some pretty bad. I guess my experience would fall in the middle of that. I can say that now I am feeling pretty good. Getting back to my old self again. Good luck to you on this new journey and hopefully you have only good feelings. Let us know how it goes. -
Advice Needed: Week 8, Still Weighing Meals?
whitegerbera posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey all! Quick question for those who have been down this path... I find myself not needing to (maybe sub-consciously not wanting to?) weigh my food. Doctor's orders are to eat 4 oz. Protein 3x a day + 1/2 c of veggies - if I have room. I can visualize, for the most part, what 4 oz of protein is at this point. More so - I really notice when I start to get full. At that point, I stop! I'm pretty sure that I can eat 3-4 oz of protein, really can't get in the veggies at this point. Question: Do you guys still weigh your food? Am I on a dangerous road of stretching my stomach or overeating? Thanks for all of your help! -
Any South Florida Bandsters??
Florida Joe replied to Lovely Lioness's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Kitty, you will be fine. I just had my surgery Monday here in ft lauderdale. I had mind done at Strax il lauderhill by Dr Choi. So far so good. I had call the oband center here in lauderdale and they would not even talk to me since I didn't have the proper type of insurance policy. I'm sure they are very good there also. I am mostly back to myself. Still a bit sore, however have some pain mess that seem to be doing the trick. This morning I did not even need to take them. I did a lot more worrying and contemplating the whole surgery and it was literally over before I knew it. I would plan on taking 3 days off from work. Take care and best of luck, Joe. let me know how things go for you! I will be happy to answer any questions I can for you. -
vitamins? suggestions please.
ValJean replied to misslonglegs's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been able to swallow my regular multi-vitamin if I cut it in half, but that may not work for you... I got the Alive liquid for post op, and that stuff is EVIL! I was able to choke it down for almost 3 weeks, then had to stop...I would dread getting up in the morning just because I knew it was waiting for me! Really nasty stuff. -
Just to let you all know that there are a few of us meeting next week on the 27th at 8pm in the Harvester just off the m5 Taunton at 8pm. We are a mixed group of wlsers. Every one is welcome post and pre opp. If YOU NEED TO KNOW MORE PLEASE PM ME. Mrs D aka Fay
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New NSV! ... 4 months post op
MHBTS replied to charley27's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awesome!!!!! I'm flying next week and could just make my seatbelt fit back in September. I'm 4 weeks out so next week will be 5. 20lbs gone. Hoping to fit better in those small seats. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone here about 4 years post op Sleeve?
justlee replied to justlee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Tina.... yep that’s me... hungry constantly and for sweets! It’s awful! OB visit next week, since Endocrine guy said my thyroid is fine. Ughhhhh so frustrated with myself and menopause! 😩 -
How much did you lose on your pre-op diet shakes?
UalreadyKnow replied to n.ancion's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost 18lbs in those preop 2 weeks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
My BMI is now in the 30's!
Apples2 replied to WrenBird's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wren...on the boobies issues. Give it time once you get to goal. I'll be 55 in two weeks and after losing all the weight they looked like tube socks with tennis balls in the toes. I made sure that every waking hour I wore a good stable bra. Two years later they are sitting up nice a pretty. Never thought it would happen but I attribute it to a good underwire and 3lb weight exercises each day. And, on the skinny thing. (Not offended, thank you). I am actually at a pretty good weight for me. I am very smalled boned and weigh about what I did 31 yrs ago today on our wedding day. After getting to goal and upping my calories, my body just got back to it always used to be. I had such a sucky metabolism during menopause and now it's freakishly the other way. I'll take it though. -
First Fill Will Be Tuesday
UT LB Loser replied to bas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1- First of all... the worst part for me was the shot to deaden the area. I now do it without the local anisthesthetic. I can't even feel it. The nurses are so good. I honestly don't feel it! 2- If you follow the instructions post fill, i.e. liquids for a day and mushies for the 2nd day, you'll be fine. Do whatever the nurse tells you. If you chew well already you have half the battle won. Restrictions are our friends. In time you will find the perfect restriction for you. The first few fills will not make much difference. At least that was my experience. 3- I am never full after two bites. That wouldn't be my ideal fill.My ideal is eating what I want, just alot less of it. I was pretty tight in the mornings when I got my latest fill. Now I eat a small bowl of cereal. Not everyone can or will eat the same things. Use your band as the tool to regain control of your health. I am not on a diet. I just eat less and don't notice any discomfort there. I love my band!!! -
My post-op diet moves kind of fast...
readyforchange101013 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
On post-op day 3 I could start eating foods like refried beans, cottage cheese, eggs, soups, mashed potatoes, etc. I'm only on post op day 4 and I ate about 320 calories today between protein drink, vitamin chews, and all of the food I ate. I know this would sound stupid to a normal person but is this too many calories following the surgery? I don't want to eat too much!!! I guess I'm just scared of doing anything that would sabotage this. Everything I've eaten I've logged and it's all been healthy, and it's been a sugar free fat free diet... But... Calories? Help! Thanks! -
My post-op diet moves kind of fast...
paradoxgal replied to readyforchange101013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't had mine yet, and obviously your Dr does things differently - but I was told that you can't start eating soft foods that soon. Like you should still be on liquids only diet until week 3 at least. What did your Dr say about Calorie intake and range? -
Well, I'm frustrated to say that I've only lost 6 pounds since November. Up until now the band really has done all the work for me and I've been losing steadily getting to -50 with very little effort... But now that I'm at reasonable restriction (yes, I could probably be a little tighter, but I'm pretty tight) I decided to rejoin Weight Watchers and see if that helps. WAKEUP CALL!!! OMG I had no idea I've been eating this badly!!!!! I had a 50 point day over the weekend with absolutely no effort at all. I'm hoping that having a few weeks of conscious eating will get me back in the groove where I don't have to try as hard again, because I badly don't want to be on Weight Watchers. What do you long-termers do? Does the band do enough of the work for you where you don't need WW? Or are other people doing diets of one sort or another? How hard to you have to "try" to lose or keep the weight off? Thanks for any advice.
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Trying to get family to change - A little rant
Supersweetums replied to Supersweetums's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Some of it has already gone in the garbage. The problem is we live 5 hours away from each other. My parents have been here for 4 days now, and when we go there it is a minimum of 3 days. If it was just a short social function/evening, it would be a lot easier. But when we are there, the food literally sits out on the counter for the entire visit. I am not asking my mom to change what she does with herself, I just don't want her really bringing it all to me. I am hoping it gets better as time goes on. I think next year I am going to have a no candy policy and see how that goes over!
