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Hi and welcome to LBT! I was banded 3 weeks ago and am so glad that I have my band. This site is full of support, knowledge, and advice. I encourage you to ask lots of questions and read as many posts as you can. Best of luck to you! Gigi
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Go on vacation 2 weeks after getting the VSG? I'm planning to go to Hawaii 2 weeks after surgery for my friend's wedding. It's a 15+hr flight duration from the East Coast! Any survival tips? How did you feel 2 weeks after surgery?
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I've lost nothing in 4 weeks... I think my problem is not drinking 64 fl ozs of water, making sure I have 60-70 grams of protein and also counting my calories. I'm basically not eating or drinking much so I think my body is just getting used to the way I eat. I've read my post op diet package and there is nothing on there about how many calories per day... Can someone tell me please? Had surgery dec 9th lost 48 lbs
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Is timing of hair loss important?
Ree224 replied to Bluesea71's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello, what I was told by hospital staff that if your hairless is within the first three months of the surgery it is most likely from your anesthesia. If your hair loss comes after then it is a lack of protien in your diet. I am very recently post op so I have not had the personal experience to the hair loss and fingers cross it will not happen. I hope this information helps. -
I recently heard that the timing of hair loss post surgery was relevant. The sooner you started losing, the sooner it would end. For example, if your hair started falling out at month 3, the hair loss would only last 3 months. If hair loss started at month 8, the loss/regrowth process would last 8 months, etc. Has anyone heard this before? The information was reported from a fellow BP friend after attending the 3 month follow up class offered at the hospital where we had our surgeries. I'm attending the same class in a few weeks and will be sure to clarify! Are there any veterans out there that can share their experience? I have been shedding hair like crazy since 6 weeks post op, so I'm selfishly hoping this is true!!!
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I had to attend all the classes prior to surgery. Then I saw my surgeon at 2 weeks, the 2 mos, blood work will be at 3 mos, and I will see him at 4 mos and 6 mos. He set goals for me for the first year. Only blood work for the first year. I don't know after that. He knows I live 2 hrs from the support group and that I attend it here. LOL
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Would You Recommend DS for Husband & Wife
dsdesigna replied to rembo69's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
You both will be fine. You'll be sore and tired for about two weeks. Be aware He will lose faster than you. It's just how men's bodies work. But you both will hit goal. You might need counseling at some point. WLS changes you completely body and mind. Unfortunately divorce is high among patients. Doing it together is great. Be careful not to be competitive, stay supportive, not critical, stay complimentary. Use words of encouragement and admiration. Avoid saying things like "should you be eating/drinking that?" No one can truly prepare you for the impact WLS has on you mentally. Initially as you melt fat your body will flood with the estrogen that has been stored there. Both of you will be moody and impatient and frustrated. Your changing body will seem like it's changing slowly but will drive you nuts as your clothes start to hang. And your pants fall down. Lol get a nice belt. -
I'm glad the situation resolved itself - I was one of those that read your post, but I honestly didn't have any advice to offer. My doc told me that it can take up to 2 weeks to feel the restriction, but I haven't experienced it for myself yet. It sounds like you may actually be at your sweet spot for now. Cross your fingers and hope this is your magic fill spot!
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8 Month Anniversary, How's everyone doing?
SweetReesie replied to jdelaere's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I havent been on this forum in a long time, but want to congratulate everyone. I started @ 281 and now have been @ 190-195 for the last 6-8 weeks. It can be frustrating, but then I think about how I was before. I did pig out during the holidays and know that I have done better, but have to remember this is a lifestyle change. Good luck to everyone...in a few months we can all say "what a year it has been" :smile: -
Anyone having surgery on the 27th? I am looking to connect with someone to just chat with :) If not, any helpful words of advice for me? I am wondering if I should take a stool softener the week leading up to surgery to I’m *cough* clear things out. Hahah
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I am right there with you...I can't seem to get satified this week AT ALL. It's killing me. I have been doing so good and things I know I shouldn't pick up I do. Oh when will it be over....today should be it at least I hope..this is the longest one ever. I am so glad to know there are others going through this. I was suppose to be schedule for my fill last week but the nurse forgot about me so hopefully it will be next week and not a day to soon.
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im guessing that you havent had a fill yet... everything will change once you get a fill or 2... you are probably wide open in general right now so it is no suprise that you are getting hungrier during your period..before any fill and at 5 weeks it is just like not even having a band because your swelling has most likely gone down and you are wide open!
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2 Days Post Gastric Sleeve Surgery Help!
gettingtohappy replied to 5DogMa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi i'm sorry you are feeling this way. I felt like this too. It was still hard for me to get all of my liquids in for a week or so. My experience as well as what others have told me here is to just constantly sip. Chew ice and swallow to help the swelling. I was directed to have cold drinks the first few days because that does help with the swelling. However...this didn't feel great going down. Are you still in the hospital or at the hotel? Take advantage of the ice bins to keep your drinks cold....and sip all day. It's ssssooo annoying to focus on sipping all day but your energy and hydration will deplete if you don't. I am on day 13 and still having problems getting all of my fluids...BUT it has gotten 100 percent better to drink as compared to day 1 and 2. Hang in there~ Blessings! -
Well i Started the process in Decemeber origanally scheduled for the Band but after my first inital appt the nurse perfered the sleeve for me becasue the band is more to deal with and the sleeve you lose weight faster and im a very impatient person so the band weightloss would of been not good for me! im really happy for my decision after research and great success storied!!! i cant believe surgery is in 2.5 weeks...October 9th!!!
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Hi, had my lap band done a week ago. Still very sore where the wound sites are, otherwise all seems to be going ok. Have lost half a stone already, but that maybe because I felt quite poorly for a few days. Anyone else out there had their's done recently? would like to hear how other's are doing.
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New and looking for some support ( Tricare)
Dave_NW replied to apreezy1's topic in Insurance & Financing
Your doctor's request for you to be approved for surgery carries a certain amount of weight with Tricare, and can make the difference for cases where the person is on the edge. Wait and see what they say before you get worried. When I was approved by Tricare, it took three business days till I had my answer. Hang in there. Dave -
I have been post op for three weeks now and I'm not able to keep anything down. I can barely keep liquids down. Please help me
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At one week out, I was still having stomach and esophageal spasms. That is what your pain sounds like. It got less and less frequent as time went on but at first, I didn't even have to eat or drink anything. It was just spontaneous. I only get those feelings now if I eat that one bite too many.
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Just wondering if ok to take small liqui gel pills during this phase. I am 6 days post op and wanted to take Dulcoax stool softener. I have had one very small bowel movement since the Saturday before my surgery this past Monday.
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Ingredients 1 cup raw organic sprouted almonds - soaked overnight (this step reduces the level of phytates- here is a good tutorial) 4 cups pure filtered Water vanilla bean (optional) dates, honey or stevia (optional) Instructions Soak almonds for at least 12 hours in pure water with ½ tsp sea salt. This is an important step as it breaks down the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors and cultures beneficial enzymes in the almonds. (side note: soaking nuts should be done before eating them as well. Soak nuts in salt water for 12 hours, rinse them, and dry in oven on lowest heat. See tutorial above.) Rinse almonds well. Mix almonds with pure water in blender or Vitamix. Blend several minutes until smooth and creamy. (Warning: mixture will expand some, so make sure your blender is not full before starting it) Strain mixture into a large bowl through a sprout bag, cheese cloth or kitchen towel. Put mixture back into blender with vanilla, soaked dates, or other sweetener. Pour into glass jar or pitcher and store in fridge for up to one week. Notes Save the pulp of the almonds, put on cookie sheet and dehydrate in oven on lowest heat until completely dry. Run through blender or food processor to make almond flour, which can be used in recipes in place of flour. http://wellnessmama.com/366/organic-almond-milk-recipe/
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Weight loss from pre-diet
RestlessMonkey replied to Donna0526's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost 32 pounds and was on a preop diet for 5 and 1/2 weeks. Since the surgery I've "relost" the 14 I gained on surgery day!!! and another 9, for a total of 41.4 lost to date. It WILL slow down though I know once I get food again. And I had a LOT to lose to begin with if you'll check my starting weight! -
i am 5 days post op. i was not what i would consider a sweet eater, although i should have probably evaluated that further because i was a sweet drinker. i was also glucose intolerant, so the few weeks before being banded i craved sweet drinks like crazy, and drank them. so this is my problem. my blood sugar has been very low, so my doctor told me to drink some juice yesterday. well, i had juice again today and, unfortunately, i think today i will exceed 800 calories (most of it on gatorade, juice, etc.). no, i am craving things. i cheated and had 2 mini sweetarts today. ugh!!! i never realized that the calories added up so fast until today after i had already had my juice, my gatorade, and my carnation instant Breakfast. lol --i have not been doing that every day. is any one else having this problem. if so, do you have any suggestions? i know it is just a matter of refocusing, or eating something healthy that is sweet to satisfy that taste. my dinner tonight will push me over the calorie threshold. i'm having pureed great northern Beans...nothing more but Water for me today.
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Just from my experience at 14 weeks I'll tell you that I was before, but am now never hungry. I have had a few times that I could have eaten the paint off of the walls. Now eating is a challenge. I don't care if I don't. That is still a problem but so much better than my previous reality
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25 lbs in less than 2 weeks!
NYC1992 replied to NYC1992's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thank you! My mom actually tried to have the surgery stopped behind my back not trusting me.. but she did hire a nurse our family knows to stay with me last week which was great (even though she had originally promised to take off a few days from work to stay with me). Thanks -
What a difference a year makes! One year surgiversary!
miller1109 replied to miller1109's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My first couple weeks were rough. My stubbornness and determination that I put myself through surgery to lose weight kept me going! Good luck and it does get better! Thank you! It's been a loooonnngggg road, but when I look back the year went so fast.
