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Plateau ALREADY????????
citygirl4616 replied to tinaf's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What you are experiencing is very common and completely normal. There is a pretty good chance that you will not lose any more weight (and may gain a little) until your first adjustment. Many doctors put the band in empty, so you are probably getting little to no restriction right now. Also, the first 6 post-op weeks are really for healing, not necessarily for optimal weight loss. Consider any weight loss a bonus. In the 2 weeks after my surgery, I lost 16 pounds. Then in the next 2 weeks (soft food stage), I lost nothing. Then when I added regular food, I gained 2 pounds! Finally, at the 6 week mark, I got my first adjustment, and within 4 days, I was down 3 pounds. Whew! This seems to be a pretty common pattern, so don't sweat it! Just eat as healthy as possible for now...lots of Protein for healing, and wait patiently for your first fill. -
How are March Sleevers doing? Weight loss, health, etc...?
TJean6 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Just curious how all the March sleevers are doing. I feel like I am moving right along. Plateaus come and go, but still dropping, slower now though. How about everyone else? -
Other Peoples Opinions
jillstl replied to Stephanie Salsera Perrott's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use to complain about my weight to my mother all the time and I think that by doing that, it gave her and open invitation to give me "unsolicited" advice. I don't know... just another view point. Some may say you just someone to listen and not put their 2 cents in but sometimes it is coming from a place of love even if the delivery sucks. -
Band to sleeve in Mexico
belindadcns replied to crusso's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am in the same boat as it relates to band and weight. I am going to use Dr.Carlos Altamirano in Mexico through BariatricPal eventually. I am having to save up. My insurance does not cover Bariatrics either. -
Protein After Surgery
Wheetsin replied to iowachiefsfan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can definitely lose weight on fewer than 40 or 50 gm Protein a day, or else no one would ever starve to death. It's about the weight you're losing. The protein intake goals are about supporting healthy fat loss, not just weight loss, which would otherwise include loss of lean muscle mass. The guidelines per my nurtitionist are 60gm - 70gm. Call yours & see what their requirements are, they vary. The most I've been able to do is 60s, and just a few times. It's much easier for me to actually eat the protein than drink eat - Protein drinks sit very heavy for me, but I try. I'm only 7 weeks out & still trying to dance around capacity issues. If you do things that require more protein, you will need to increase. And yes, the 50s, 60s, 70s you're hearing are lifelong daily minimums. Type of protein matters too. They are not created equal. whey isolate is one of the better ones, plan whey works. Bunches & bunches of types out there. I just typed this earlier: generally if protein comes in packaging that looks like a test tube or a vibrator, you don't want it. -
On a good day, I think insurances requires the 6 months because the want to see the patient's dedication to making the required appointments and making sure the surgery will be successful. Furthermore, I think the six months may be helpful in making sure the patient is showing initiative to lose weight or at least maintain. These are just my thoughts on the matter. On a bad day, I think they just want to see us fail so that they do not have to cover the procedure. P.S. Though the six months may be time consuming and seemingly pointless, it is a good time to reflect on why you want the surgery, gain new habits that will help you in life after surgery, and prepare your family (and kitchen) for how things will change afterward.
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Hi Ladies- first hope all of you are well! It's been a while since I posted but now that I am post delivery (my little girl is 2 months old already!) I wanted to share my experiences being pregnant and delivering with the band should it be helpful at all: - My 10cc band was filled to 5.5 cc at the time I learned I was pregnant - My surgeon suggested we leave the band filled as long as I could eat- subsequently I never had an unfill throughout my pregnancy - Food: Before I got pregnant I had not eaten any bread/crackers or other types of carbs since my surgery. My first trimester was filled with daily nausea and I got through it by turning to carbs to settle my stomach also ginger ale which I would let go flat first. - Weight Gain: I gained 50 pounds during my pregnancy- most of it in the last 3 months. I did notice that as I grew so did my appetite and most days did not feel much restriction At delivery I was over 300 lbs and suffered no complications- in fact my entire pregnancy was pretty uneventful (thankfully!). I had the normal swelling in the last weeks and some carpal tunnel in my hands but that was about it. - Delivery: My daughter was 2 weeks late...and after 17 hours of labor we ended up need a c-section to finally get her out! Now post delivery I have lost 30 pounds from delivery but find my appetite and sweet spot gone. My surgeon would not do a fill without an upper GI first to make sure the integrity of the band was intact after pregnancy and delivery. Happy to say the test went well and have had my fill (6 ccs) and feel the return of the sweet spot! All in all, I experienced NO complications with my band during pregnancy and delivery. The only thing I noticed was that the port was VERY easy to feel as my belly was huge towards the end and many times it was mistaken for the baby's foot :-) Would also like to add that I have NEVER vomitted either post surgery or throughout my pregnancy. Good luck to all you ladies and am happy to answer any questions! Have happy and healthy pregnancies! xoxox abby
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Hello everyone. I am 36 weeks pregnant. 3 years post op. I have gained 18 lbs. band is a 10cc and I have 4.5 ccs in it. I have never had an unfill. I'm curious. Did any of you breastfeed with the band. Was it hard to maintain weight after ?
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No support, Traveling to Mexico, alone...
KristenLe replied to Marie1120's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think she's probably scared. Life is about to change and that's scary. She's also worried about you. Why are you going to Mexico? Do you not qualify to have surgery here? I have no issues with Mexico - I just wonder if part of her concern is that she doesn't think you need surgery. Please be sure you are aware of all the changes that you will need to make. If it's right for you - talk to your friend. If she still can't support you - my guess is that you will not remain friends. Weight loss surgery can effect many relationships. -
About 20 lbs up after baby
mamachef replied to skinny ma's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Start back on your post op guidelines... and work your way to your goal weight. Then go back into a maintainence program. -
Hey everyone! I haven't been on here in a while. I've been doing my 6 month supervised diet and just got a surgery date. August 24th is when I will be sleeved if everything goes well. But now that I have the date I'm freaking out!!! I'm having serious doubts about what the hell am I going to do to myself?! I'm TERRIFIED that I'm going to put myself through this and then not be able to keep the weight off in the future! I have a weak mind when it comes to food and sweets as I'm sure many people do and I'm sooooo scared that it's going to keep me from keeping the weight off! ????????????
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What was your starting weight...you look pretty tone..did you work out
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You look great. Lifting weights is something I'll have to get used to doing. I've only ever done cardio and body resistive exercise.
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Hi Everyone! I'm New!
scarletwitch19 replied to Jasmine Smith's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow! Good for you!!!! You clearly got your head in the game. Losing all that weight pre-surgery is no small task. It's great to see how positive you've remained despite the bumps in the road you've encountered. Welcome to the family! -
How much food should I be eating?
FluffyChix replied to MinnieSD's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yep. What everyone else said. Volume is KING. Through every phase it's very important to follow their volume instructions for your stage. Stage 1 & 2 is usually 1/8-1/4c. Usually calories (liquids) take caree of themselves. If you are getting in your 48-60g of protein at that point from liquids, it is usually about 300-500 cals. As you progress, you will be at 60-80g of protein and Stage 3 & 4 will look more like 1/4c-1cup max. Anything you eat needs to fit within your cup. So if you eat 1-2oz of dense protein by weight, it goes into your measuring cup for your appropriate volume limit for the meal. 1-2oz of protein can take up as much space as 1/2cup of volume. -
So, let me understand because im 3wks out and i feel like im not losing weight. I lost most of minebefore surgery. I feel like im at a stall and even may have gained. Im still not having a bowel movement so thats not helping me feeling fuller. But so doing the 14 day liquid phase will jump start the weight lose again? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
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Second Guessing My Decision....normal?
NurseLydsss replied to Harrier's Woman's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I felt the same way... I had my surgery this morning, and while waiting to be prepped, I just wanted to walk out and say forget this, I don't need it. Because when I got on the scale I was down 3lbs and was not on a pre-op diet, so I started thinking I can do this, I've done it before by myself so why do I need surgery? Then it hit me, I can diet and lose weight, but I could never keep it off. Also the staff were so nice, they knew I was nervous, so they tried to keep me talking about other things not to think of the surgery. By the time I went in, I did not even know when I was out lol.....It's not bad, but I hate that I have to drink only water for the nxt 24hrs before starting clear fluids....and I'm so hungry right now. But the point is, we will try to talk ourselves out of it, but we just have to focus on why we are doing this and the benefits it will give us (good health). Good luck and wish you well!!! -
Well I am a week post op, now (10-12-2010) and have just gone in for my follow up visit. I am down 13 pounds, I know this won't continue, but I haven't really done much out of my usual routine besides the post op diet. I haven't started exercise in earnest, yet. Thankfully, I haven't had much pain or hunger to speak of. I feel great and my pants are already starting to fall down! Until my surgery I had at least one, if not two substantial meals a day and feel lethargic for hours. Getting out of my easy chair in the evening was a several step process. Now I spring right up. I really do hope this continues. Ultimately, I told only a couple of people directly affected. Even then I was vague. I don't think I will have a problem telling people who will ask in the future, commenting on my (hopefully) successful weight loss. Sandworms, I was at first resentful my wife was sharing with more of our friends. But, she explained to me that she was hoping my good example might inspire some of our other friends (we have many obese people around us) who may be fence sitters or that thought bypass to drastic to consider, to see another option. Mostly this is for the benefit of some of her girlfriend's husbands, most of them like myself, stubborn, middle aged, prideful, who tend to think WLS a cop out, at least for men. At only a week into this side, my only regret is not pursuing this five or ten years ago. My only consolation is they get better at this as time goes on. Thanks, everyone, for your comments!
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Monster of a VG Band
Big As Life replied to thebionicbroad's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome to LBT and the weight loss..that is awesome.... -
You are doing amazing!! I was banded a few weeks before you and am close to your weight loss with 63 lbs. You are doing just fine girl! My sister on the other hand is becoming jealous because I am getting closer to her size now.
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We are pretty close in the weight loss and the time of our surgery. So congrats on the weight loss. This is the first time ever in my life I have loss that much weight and kept it off. Yay Us!!!!!!! Keep it up.
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Gaining weight after baby.
Heather_8.1.14 replied to Pinklilli's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Don't feel like a failure! The rule of thumb is it takes 9 months to put the weight on, it takes at least 9 months+ to take it off. I don't think there is anything wrong with getting a slight fill while you are still breastfeeding, as long as you are still able to maintain a good diet and supply for your little one Are you drinking enough water? Breastfeeding takes a lot out of you and will make you feel hungrier when in fact you really could just need to hydrate yourself more. Good luck! -
Surgery on Feb 15th and pregnant!!!!
AutumnLily replied to oliviam's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
First of all Congratulations! Second you will need to up your calories and get out of ketosis for the sake of the baby. That being said the baby will take their nutrients from you and you will most likely still lose weight while the baby gains weight. I would not be discouraged with your weightloss it will happen. Right now the baby needs the proper nourishment to grow. Keep us posted on your progress with the weightloss and the baby . -
No support, Traveling to Mexico, alone...
Marie1120 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Okay, so I've been heavily looking at the Angeles Hospital in Tijuana Mexico. I only felt safe telling a close friend about this but she is just not supportive. In the beginning I planned for her and I to go together. We hadn't seen each other in several years since I moved away. We are both young 22 year olds and have been in contact over the years just never met up. I should add that we have been friends since we were 7. Like most people we often had our differences but never saw eye to eye. Still we were there for each other. This situation has really bought our friendship to a tipping point. At first I was fine with her not being supportive. I said I would travel alone which I read many people do. However this morning she texted me and asked who I was bringing and I said no one. She proceeded to call me stubborn and say it's dangerous and I need to bring someone. I'm not afraid at all I feel okay about the situation and told her that she was pretty much causing stress that's not needed especially if I feel okay. I tried to explain to her that there would be someone who picks me up directly from the airport and that the surgery is in a hospital and that most importantly I feel safe with my decision. But that wasn't good enough for HER. She basically told me that it's on me but she's not discussing the situation anymore. I told her that if she isn't willing to stick with me the whole way through and important decision in my life that she thinks is something I should be cautious of then maybe there's not point in speaking with her at all. I feel so confused. I don't get it. She thought I wasn't trying to hear her out but I was and I tried to reassure her I'd be fine and I feel okay. I feel like if she really wants me to be safe and okay she would try to keep tabs through out the journey. The only reason I opted to go alone was because SHE didn't feel safe going with me. I feel a little hurt that I now have no one to support me through this. It's something I really really want to do as the weight keeps piling on through the years. I'm only 22 and I've literally never lived my teenage or previous years happy and comfortable with my body and I've finally found something I think will get me started on that path. I just need some reassurance or support. Hopefully I can find it here. -
Did anyone get pregnant an still loose some weight? (doubtful at the end lol) Who all kept their fluid?
