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Good luck and enjoy the process. I found using an elliptical first worked well to learn how to breath better. Less bounce and could keep track of my speed and resistance. Then I started C25K. To get the 5K done I used this Couch to 5K program. (http://www.coolrunni...2_3/index.shtml) I was getting distracted and not paying attention to the timing then I found this cool little site c25kplaylists.com. The music is OK, but the nice thing is the voice prompts to remind me to walk or run. I can concentrate on form and not look at my watch. I just saved the 30 minute song as an MP3 file and put it on my iPod. Speaking of form - http://www.jeffgallo...m/learn/videos/ Jeff has some great tips. Most important take away, short stride, shuffle, feet close to ground to prevent injuries. When I last tried to start running, I didn't do this and ended up hurting myself and was not able to walk for nearly a week. I used his tips and it has lead to pain free running.
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I am almost 5 weeks out and I am just now feeling like myself, I had a hernia repair as well, so it's been rough several weeks, it will get better.
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Sleeveinit, you already have begun your new life. Don't be so focused on the end that you don't enjoy the trip. That goes for everything in life. Your journey to your new life HAS begun. Pre op is okay, 2 weeks is nothing. I did a 30 day pre op diet twice. Once in August before the band came out and now before the sleeve. December 14th is around the corner. You'll do great. Take a moment each day to focus on what you experienced that day, soak it all in. Recognize your surroundings each day. That will help to"enjoy the trip". I will keep you posted on my surgery tomorrow and before you know it, you'll be updating us on yours!! Best of luck.
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Sweetheart2017 replied to rhodywoman's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
So happy for you: Great job! I just got sleeved on February 2nd. So I'm still in early early stages of all of this. Today I'm having a really bad day feeling very discouraged. It's not that I'm not losing weight because I am. Of course I'm happy about that but Its very hard for me to keep down liquids or at least get them down. So that makes me very tired and weak. I have a 14 year old a football player and he is always hungry so I'm always having to make sure he has something to eat. That makes it very difficult to be in good spirits cuz I am so hungry. I know I'm going to get through this and I'm going to get through this; and down to my desired weight. I have already lost over 15 lbs.. It will be two weeks on Thursday... I am just so hungry and weak... Any advance on getting in more fluids.. Since i can't stomach the shakes?! Sent from my LG-H820 using the BariatricPal App -
When was your surgery? I am only 7.5 weeks out so i can only recommend back to the basics.. I havent ventured outside my food choices much because i still cannot eat a lot. Try taking meat/cheese rollups. Pepperonis and cheese. It really depends on how far out you are and what your stomach can tolerate.
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Hi Adriana, My name is Mary. I am sure you will enjoy this site. Congradulations 21lbs in 4 weeks is very good. What's your goal? Mary 187/158/138
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I am three weeks post sleeve and doing well except for acid reflux issues every morning. Going slow with the protein shakes in the morning around 8. Then doing water till 11. Eat a cream soup around 12. About 4-5 oz. then back on water around 1 till 330. Having food processed items around 430. Last night was 4oz chicken breast processed. Ate about half. Then back on fluids again around 530 till around 9. Shake again around 930. Bed at 10. But the mornings are horrible with the reflux. Anyone having this issue?
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I'm a bander nine months out and I had a 3-5 pound gain over Christmas. I haven't lost weight in two months. I felt like you do but talked it out with a few people, and the last three days have been good and the weight has come back off. Don't despair. We are human. The beauty of the band is that it makes it easier to get back on track. Focus on solid protein and no starchy foods and no drinking calories. You'll find that if you just focus on one day at a time you can get back to good habits. Good luck!
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Guys I am hoping someone can give me some advice to help me. I am 17 months post-op from my switch surgery and I had done great until the past few months. Around August my weight loss begin to slow down and by October, I had plateau. Due to graduate school commitments, I was not able to devote time for exercise, but I stayed strict to my diet. From November till January I would fluctuate a few pounds. Since Christmas I am slowly putting on weight, despite me doing weight loss exercise classes four times a week. Being frustrated, I contacted my surgeon's office and explained my diet and exercise regimen, all I was told is "this is a small hump, and you just need to do a diet recall." I have worked too hard to lose this weight to put it on, and I am all out of options. I am desperately seeking help from any of you guys.... thank you in advance for any help!
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hi i just signed up to do the MS150 from houston to austin in April. i'm pretty psyched. i'm a little behind in training but i've been going to the gym 4-5 days a week since being banded so i have some conditioning. i just bought a new road bike and it is like riding on air. if i complete this one...i am doing the MS bike ride in NY. if anyone has done these or similar races...would appreciate tips or "tricks of the trade" on training, nutrition, etc. thanks
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Is my stomach small now even without a fill? I read something in my post-op packet from my doctor that my stomach is the size of a tablespoon but it dosnt say if it before or after the fill. I know if i drink something too fast i feel super sick to my stomach. I hate this feeling...i cant wait til two weeks from now when i feel slightly better.
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Mine is tomorrow also...but my nerves has nothing to do with the surgery it's with my insurance provider I have been fighting with them for three weeks for an answer on my precert...they have until 11 am tomorrow to provide me with an answer. I hope everything goes good for you and I hope to just be approved lol.. Good luck !
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Where is your port positioned????
ainnjay replied to steveelea's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Three surgeries in 6 months! You poor thing!!! Well...THIS one's the one that's going to work!! And...since your port won't be sticking out once your lose your weight, you WILL look like the chic in the picture!!! Good luck to you!!! -
How much protein & how are you getting it?
LisaLP posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Since every practice is different, I'm wondering how much protein you were told you need after surgery. My surgeon says 60 to 80 grams per day. I am 2 weeks post op, and I'm not getting nearly that much. I know we're supposed to focus on water first, and I'm doing fine with that. I just about can't stand the protein shakes, so I got some protein shots and they are even worse but at least there isn't as much to drink. I've started eating high protein foods on the puree stage, like ricotta cheese and things like that. What is your track for getting in protein? -
Hi all, i had my revision band to sleeve surgery 13th oct 2014. I have lost 150lbs (yes a whole person) as of last week however i have a fair way to go. I am happy with what i have achieved to date. I walk almost 14 klm (8.7 miles) a day 5 days a week! I wont ever be able to run as i developed OA on both knees prior to wls surgery. Im alive, and enjoying life ????. When i get a bit more confidence ill post before and after pictures. Best wishes to you all xox
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One Year Ago I Started Blogging My Journey...
Fiesta728834 replied to Queen of Crop's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi I have been reading your journey all day and have not even stopped for a coffee it was that interesting. I am so pleased to hear how natural a loss you had at a few pounds per week and also how interesting to hear about the different places you visited. I live quite a ordinary but wonderful life here in Scotland and will be finding out next Thursday 25 October when I will be sleeved and due to your very informative blog I am so looking forward to my journey. Thanks again Elizabeth -
Well, I drove all the way to Nashville (3 hours) to have my second fill only to be told that the nurse in Dr. Morton's office could not do it. I had spoken to her twice on the phone and she told me if she could not find my port she would send me to the hospital to do it under x-ray. When I asked how much she told me she didn't know but the hospital would bill me. When I got there on Thursday she was delayed in surgery, they had already called and tried to reschedule and I refused because I had driven so far. She couldn't feel my port but I don't believe she tried or desired to. I can feel it when I lay down so I am sure she could have. She said it was too deep to do it in the office. I respect that and it did not upset me but the fact that she didn't tell me over the phone that they charge $350 to do the fill at the hospital and the hospital charges $450 really made me mad. Especially considering I had asked her that over the phone and she knew I was driving a long ways to boot. Anyway, I have been terribly depressed. I now have a fill scheduled in Dalton for Wednesday but I hate that it costs around $800 to do it here. I was sure looking forward to paying the $150!!! Hopefully this will last me like my last one. It has been three months since I had a fill but it has been about three weeks since I have needed one. I will ask for an aggressive fill this time. Perhaps 4cc since I have the 11cm band. I only got 3cc my first fill. Wish me luck! Thanks for all the support!
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Wow, you can really see the difference! You look great! I am only one week out as of yesterday. I hope to do as well as you have !
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I'm 7 days post op. The first 2 weeks are suppose to be Clear liquids, followed by mushy foods for two weeks, then pureaed the next two. I havn't made it to week two yet, and I'm already hungry and wanting more. My doc. said the band is pretty lose right now. According to the discharge information, the clear liquid phase is to prevent neausea and vomiting. I don't feel even the slightest bit near neausea, and started adding some mushy foods, pudding and potatoe and a little fruit yesterday, with no trouble. Did anyone else experience the same? Also, all you people who've been banded a while, can you eat ANY bread of any kind? Just curious, my information says not to as it won't go through the band.
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Unfortunately my pregancy did not go ahead. I had very, very, very bad nausea for 8 weeks too. I am fine, still a bit sad but accepting the new reality. Thank you all for the support.
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If you've been doing low carb, start eating carbs. I'm not saying load up on white carbs, but don't avoid carbs anymore. I'm supposed to eat 100 gr of carbs per day without fail, and I'm supposed to aim for 100gr of Protein, but usually hit 80gr. You can not be in ketosis while pregnant, as it causes fetal brain damage. Also, you'll need to make sure you get on a good quality Vitamin, including folic acid, sublingual b12, and Vitamin D. I'm able to continue my Celebrate multi vitamin with Iron because it's actually better formulated than most pre-natals. I'm 13.5 weeks pregnant, however I am much further out than you, and can probably eat more than you can considering I'm 23 months post-op so I have zero issues eating enough food to support me and a developing baby. Depending on your pre-pregnancy weight, you'll need to shoot for 1400-1800 calories a day. For me at 131lbs at 7 weeks pregnant, they advised that I needed a minimum of 1700 calories a day and 100oz of Water. juice, milk, and all other fluids are just extra on top of that 100oz of water. The baby will take from you what it needs. It is your body that can suffer through the pregnancy. Make sure you have your dentist monitor your teeth as they can weaken. As for weight gain, I'm 13.5 weeks out, and I've gained about 7lbs of the 30-35lbs they want me to gain. Most babies born to WLS mothers are born normal weight. My ob and even my high risk ob haven't dealt with a VSG pregnancy so they couldn't comment on my "gain", but they did say "You shouldn't have any problem because all of our banded mommies gain a bunch of weight". I just kind of laughed. I've seen some RNY patients gain 50-70lbs in a pregnancy, but they had other issues with food. I am having trouble with some foods including dense protein, and my lactose intolerance is back in full effect. Not to mention night time reflux has hit me a few times in the last few weeks, and that is a total b!tch. There is a pregnancy after WLS forum on obesityhelp.com but I can't stand posting over there. It just doesn't work for me, I've tried a few times, but it just irritates the hell out of me. VSG does NOT throw me into being high risk, but it very well could with you being so early out of surgery. I have other medical conditions that are contributing to me being high risk. Best wishes ! ! !
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So excited for you! I just joined today and am loving the supportiveness of this group. Loved hearing you say "But as I’ve read on here, enjoy the journey. Don’t rush. Be patient. Be gentle." I definitely need ed to hear that. I was going to start last year on this journey, but got side tracked by Breast Cancer. All set now and ready to go. Starting pre-op diet this week. Causing me much anxiety. Gonna have LapBand from 2009 removed in about a month, then DS 3 months later. And I can fit my required dietician visits in during that time so it all seems to be lining up. Wishing you all the best. Candice
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Struggling to get the weight off.
Finding_Stacy replied to Iwanttofitinmyweddingdress's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery at 364 and in three weeks I'm already 338--and I'm only 5'5. Try the 20 net carbs again. Like someone else said, the sick feeling you had was more than likely the crap detoxing out of your body. When you know that, it makes it a little easier to go through. It should only last five to seven days, but afterwards you'll get energy like never before. Try drinking a premier protein shake within an hour of waking up or eating a high protein breakfast. I think many of us fat people skipped breakfast, and other meals, which lead to a poor metabolism. By getting protein in your body within an hour of waking, your revving up your metabolism for the rest of the day. Also, make sure you're taking a B complex-50. It's a metabolism support vitamin which helps a lot. You can do this. Good luck!
