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That's great. We have the "panic" mentality when it comes to gaining weight now. Good to know you can get to losing again ASAP.
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Hi Sandria! Congrats on your pregnancy! If you read through some of the other threads here, you'll see that some of us barely gained at all and some even lost during the pregnancy. Personally I'm up about 20lbs at 34 weeks. My surgeon told me that I could come in for a fill as soon as I wanted to after delivery. I plan on giving myself about a week to recover and settle in with my new baby, and then I'll get back on the horse. I'm sure every surgeon is different though. Have you talked about it with him/her? Anyway, welcome!
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Skin Changes!
Chimera replied to Imperfectlyperfect's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think it could be due to number of factors - the amount of hydration we are gettting - I used to be one of those that just drank coffee all day with milk and sugar. Now, no sugar, limited dairy cept for hard cheeses, more walking, fresh, I quit smoking after a pack a day habit that lasted 28 years, simple meals, very rare for us to eat processed foods now, recuperating forces us to rest a bit. all of the supplements - hah the list could go on and on. My skin is clear but hope my new turkey neck starts to shrink lol. And last but not least happiness and hope at finally being able to shed some stubborn weight makes me glow most days now -
:teeth_smile: It's been awhile since I visited lapbandtalk but I need some support right now. I was banded in Jan. 2006 and have been the storybook patient. I lost a total of 110 lbs. and did not have any problems. I considered the band my miracle and my new lease on life. When I was first banded, fellow bandsters on lapbandtalk got me thru all the little issues I had no idea about or how to cope with something. Now I need some help again.... In July, I started noticing I could eat more that I should be eating. I hadn't had a fill in over a year because I was losing just fine. I had been maintaining from Feb. of this year until July and I was so happy with my weight. Then all of a sudden, it was like the bottom dropped out. I could eat just about anything and couldn't seem to get full. I went to the doc and he seemed to think it was a slippage. I did a swallow and it really didn't show anything. So, the doc did a fill of 1.0 cc and I told him I didn't feel anything. Not like the feeling I had had before on successful fills. He did this one and told me to come back in 4 weeks. Well, I went back, he tried another fill. We waited again, and no success. I went back last week (after having gained 20 lbs back already). We did an endoscope and it showed the band had eroded. I am scheduled for surgery this Wed. to have it removed. I have cried and cried. The doc told me it was absolutely nothing that I did, that my stomach just finally rejected the band. I AM SO SCARED.....scared of gaining my weight back, scared of the hole in my stomach after its removal, scared it will get infected. So, needless to say I'm a mental case and my husband is trying to be as supportive as possible, but its hard for him to really understand. So, I just wanted to see how others have coped who have had erosion problems/slippages, etc. and had to have your band taken out. Any ideas or support would greatly be appreciated!!! Thanks so much, Greta
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From the album: Before
At over 474 - my weight when I started the process, this is me on Makena Beach -
Where is my restriction?? 6 weeks post op ... so sad
lellow commented on colorado_chick's blog entry in My journey
Oh lord can I relate. All the people who were banded with me got restriction early and started losing. Me? I had to diet like all hell and exercise like a demon to lose half the weight they were losing. I felt like I'd never get to that 'elusive' green zone. Why was it so much harder for me??? But the funny thing is that the eating habits and exercising that I did helped me lose most of my weight before I even got to green zone. Once I did get there (8.5cc in a 10cc band) it became EASY. To lose the rest, to keep losing past goal, and then to maintain for 3 years because I had learnt the good lessons about how to eat and how to keep active. And on average, my 'slow' loss was actually about 10lbs a month on average. Less to start with and more as I got fitter and I felt the effects of the band with my later fills. I lost 70lbs in 7 months, but if you told me that in the beginning I wouldn't have thought it was possible. Yes it's different for different people but it doesn't mean it's a bad different. It's just different. Hang in there. -
Hello and congratulations on both you and your mom taking control of your weight! It is so important to be drinking and MOVING several hours after surgery. I would call the doctor right away, sounds like she may have an infection. Get it now before it turns into something worse. I was just banded 1-22 and have been up and about, walking my dog and making meals for my family. Let us know that she is ok. Christine
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Band Eroded -now coming out...so depressed
Oregondaisy replied to Iziksmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
A sleeve is where they just make you a tiny stomach. After the surgery, there are no fills, and you don't have to worry about restriction. They make you such a small stomach, you just can't eat big portions. They use the part of the stomach that is the least stretchy so it doesn't stretch back out. Go to the bottom of the board, and there is a section for people who are having that surgery now. It's fairly new, but it's gaining in popularity all the time. So many people are losing their bands from complications and having a revision surgery to a sleeve. -
Starvation mode is very real and sounds like to me that you are in it. I have found that bouncing back and forth from 900-1200 seems to work well for me; what I mean by that is alternating highs and lows of those numbers from day to day which keeps your body from becoming accustomed to the same amount of caloric intake. Also, your muscles will also do the same thing when it comes to exercise so if you are doing the same thing 5 days a week, you may be spinning your wheels. If you haven't already, incorporate at least a small amount of weights so that you are burning fat even when you aren't working out and I think you'll see a substantial improvement. You might even drop back to 4 days a week until you are able to improve on your caloric intake; 300 calories is okay on a very limited basis but certainly not something I would strive for regularly. Which, if you are doing that because of the band, you may be too tight and need to have some fill taken out. It is definitely worth talking to your MD about. Keep up the good work -- you're definitely on the right track!!
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11 days in...finally had that "Bad" day...
JamiefromJersey posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey everyone...been reading a lot on the boards here and doing my best to take in everyone elses experiences. I was banded on August 6th and I've been doing pretty well. I made it through the first week of liquids pretty well and managed to lose about 25 lbs in the process. I moved onto full liquids last Thursday and never knew how much I'd miss creamy Soups...tomato has been my savior. I've been drinking as much Water as possible along with about 40g of Protein in the form of the Isopure drinks. Things had been going pretty smoothly up till today. Yesterday was my first day back to work and I walk about 1.5 miles to my office in the city, and another 1.5 back to the train. So, I woke up very very sore this morning and stayed that way all day. Plus, sitting up right at my desk all day didn't help matters, and I've been getting some lovely hunger pains as well. I also noticed that the weight loss has pretty much stopped for the last 5 days or so and I gotta say I'm a little disappointed and sad, lol. So, between the hunger pains, soreness, and slowed weight loss I, for the first time since the surgery, had a pretty crappy day. Just wanted to share and find out if this is par for the course for everyone. I'm looking forward to my first fill on Sept 8th. Think this will help with the hunger pains and the push forward with more weight loss? -
Need to know what week post op did you start ab workouts please
VSG@50 posted a topic in Fitness & Exercise
Hi , I am no stranger to weight training , pre op I did allot of abdomen training along with all the other muscles , I am back and doing everything but anything that engages my abs , due to this , my back spasms due to weak stomach muscles or apathy ,,, ,,, I am in my 7th week and was wondering if anyone has done sit ups , planks , etc... to strengthen in their abdomen in their 7th week , I am going crazy , but afraid I will pop stitches or something ... help please -
Anyone out there on the graveyard shift trying to keep the weight off?
myangel0704 replied to myangel0704's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
2014 is now here trying to survive as a single mom and just continue gaining weight. Help me get this new year started right. I need positive folks in my life right now. My goal is to be happy and stress free in 2014!!! -
i went to the dr today I"m 25weeks and have gained 20lbs. I was kinda sad, my first I only gained 13lbs and my second son I only gained 7lbs. So I'm bummed about it. I do have a complete unfill. I figured my body was use to the amount it was eating with my band filled so I was gonna gain some weight. My Dr said no fill until after 6 to 8 weeks. I don't know if its cause I'm having a c-section. I just want to get back on track to losing after this baby comes in Nov.
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Need to know what week post op did you start ab workouts please
LowBMISleever replied to VSG@50's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I worked out with heavy weights (for a girl) my entire life prior to surgery. My surgeon said I could go back to normal cardio at 6 weeks, but absolutely no weight training until 12 weeks out b/c the lining of your stomach has not fully healed. Be careful! I hope you're lifting light. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I definitely ate off plan, many times significantly so. But I never went into this with illusion I would be perfect. I knew that for me to be successful long term I'd need balance. Feeling deprived is the death of my will power. So I have never "cheated" because nothing was ever not allowed, for me. But I did practice discipline whenever possible, either easy situations (eating at home), or if I was feeling virtuous (ordering roast chicken at a restaurant). I never lost sight of my goal of being a healthy weight. So even when I went off plan, I knew that soon enough I'd get back on track. I never considered giving up, or any long term back sliding.
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I got my first fill yesterday and was given 1.5 cc. However I have 2cc in total, was very surprised tolearn that I already had .5cc since surgery. Which got me to wondering how common is it to be given a small fill during surgery. Either way I'm happy because they didn't want to give me a fill since I have been loosing consistantly. I hope this fill will help increase my weight loss.
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4 days out and scared!
terry1118 replied to tracy35's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I gained 12lbs, it was gone in a week. It was hard learning to juggle liquid, protein, and vitamins. In the beginning the only thing I had success with was vitamins - everything else fell way short. Liquid is the most important to avoid dehydration but it's hard to get what you need at first. The protein happens gradually over time. Take it slow. Drink, make everything you eat count, get vitamins on a schedule that works for you. Walk as often as you can. Give yourself time - the liquid and protein will gradually increase as you heal. :-) -
4 days out and scared!
DevilBlueDress replied to tracy35's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I gained 11 pounds from the IV! It was gone in about a week. Molly 10/2/13 -
Cut carbs, now I can't sleep?
Manhattan Mom of Two replied to Caribear's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there, I got sleeved in Manhattan on 8/5. Exactly 3 weeks ago. I have recovered so quickly, it is almost ridiculous. I have been able to eat everything, love the sensation of getting full and leaving food in my plate. This had never happened before in my entire life. But I am having 2 major issues, number one is insomnia (despite keeping active during the day--I go for long walks or cycle in the afternoons), My insomnia leads to late night eating. I have eaten nuts and yogurt, feeling very guilty. As a result my weight loss has slowed down. I have only lost 10 lb since my surgery (I'm 5.8" and weighed 258.5 on day of surgery. BMI 38). I had an appointment with my surgeon 2 days ago. She said my weight loss was on target and there was nothing to worry about. She advised me to eat 4 smaller meals to make room for my late night cravings. But she did advise me to seek help for my sleep issues with my primary care physician. My second issue is that Soup and pureed foods, like pureed bananas do not make me full. Few nights ago I had 14 oz of lentil soup and was still hungry. I had another 6 oz afterwards. So total of 20 oz of soup! My surgeon said this was most unusual and that I should stick to solid Proteins instead as they DO infact make me feel really full. She also advised me to have my Protein shake late at night. Love to have your feedback! -
With the combo of losing weight before and after surgery my boobs have vanished. I've went from a va-voom 44DD and post op almost 3 months I'm now a 35C. Id even say it could be a possible B cup cause my boobs are swimmig on my C cup bra. I'm only 3 months out... I'm scared to see where I'll be at post op 1 year.
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sugar too low post op
theantichick replied to fd319's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hypoglycemia is one of the reasons I cannot do super low carb, it is not unusual for me to read in the 40's or 50's. However, carbs do not have to include sugar and other "fast" carbs. Once you get super low, you need something fast to bring it back up (OJ is a very commonly used one), but keeping it level is the real goal. For meal planning, complex carbs are better for both weight loss and balancing out blood sugars, and balance the blood sugars better when eaten with Protein. It should not be necessary to eat a huge amount of carbs in order to keep it balanced. http://www.livestrong.com/article/27398-list-complex-carbohydrates-foods/ However, low blood sugar isn't a terribly common complication. You'll want to talk to your doc about it, there may be other things they need to test for. -
Any suggestions for exercise to prevent skin issues?
Jess55 replied to dsb's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I exercise a lot, kickboxing 6 days a week. I'm hoping I can control some of it, I'm only 28, so I hope that helps too. My arms already look a bit flappy though. At this point the only things I would get done is my lower stomach if I have quite a bit there. Also I always promised myself when I lost weight I would get my boobs done. They've always been saggy and I've always hated them. The rest I'd be happy just being thin. If I cant find anyone who likes me for who I am, then it'll just be me and the dogs...lol -
VSG ... You have 1/2 of the weight I have and my surgeon recommended sleeve. I would not want to deal with malabsorption with RNY. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App
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I gave up, My insurrance company said they do not cover any kind of weight loss, pills, Gym memberships, or any type of W/L surgery. My husband called and complained, because we have insurrance through the union. He told them I work my butt off for the union and we can't even have good ins. He said fine my wife will just have to rack up a bill for ins to cover with all her health issues. One month later, We got a letter today- Says as of Jan 2007 we now cover Gastric Bypass types of surgery. YES!!!! :) :Banane33: :D :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) So now 6 months of supervised diet and excercise and we are set.
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what if you don't have the weight/medical records?
beachcitygirl replied to lauragshsu's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have BSBC and was banded 4/29/10 For the 5 year history I just had to fill out the paperwork and I guessed alot on the dates, diets and weight. They did not ask for actual documentation. They do ask for and need prove of a 6 mos. medically supervised diet in the past year. It does not need to consecutive. I had only 4 mos. and I did that diet with my PCP 6 mos before, so they let me do a 2 mo diet with the Lap Band Dietition. BSBC accepted that. They approved me the very first time my Doctor summited the paperwork. I am in California so hopefully it will be the same. Call BSBC and request the requirments for WLS. They should send you a packet describing exactly what they cover and the requirments. My consult was in Jan and banded 3 mos later. I am still in shock. Good luck, and keep us posted! Feel free to PM me if you have any more ???
