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"Houston, We Have Restriction" WEE HEE!
Lorsbander replied to LovingWhatIs's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you all. I am doing better. You are right about true restiction! I am doing good on mushies. I had an egg this morning. It went down fine, but when I am done, I am done! Wow! I have also had some pain with drinking too fast. I thought I had this band all figured out, but I was wrong. I am pretty tight right now, but that's ok. I will lose weight like this and the band will loosen up in a hurry. Then I will be just fine. Heck, I may even need another fill soon! My goal is to weigh 165 by Christmas. (9 more pounds to go!) That would be 67 pounds lost since being banded on August 13. I can do it. I just need to kick in the exercise! Wish me luck! Gotta love that band!!! -
Day 5 Post-Op & Drank Slim Fast Today
DirtyHarriett replied to MississippiQueen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't say you were screwed, but slim fast? Have a quality protein drink if you must. Clear liquids are the hardest phase ever. I was on protein shakes, sf pudding and cream of soups at five days. I am two weeks tomorrow and getting to have some puréed. Woot! -
This was one of the reasons I HATED my lapband. I had that sucker for 10 long years, most of the time with zero fill since I had horrible reflux if it had any fluid/fill. Even after all that time, with a stretched pouch and no fill - one bite of rice and i would vomit. On the other hand, I could eat unlimited quantities of many foods - it was really terrible and frustrating. I got to the point where i didn't vomit often, but in the first 2 years when I did have fill, I vomited ALOT. I have been sleeved since Dec 2011 - nearly 2 years. I HAVE vomited maybe 3 times and all for the same reason - eating too fast so I got to overfill without realizing it. In general, I do so well with the sleeve, I eat my Proteins first, add some veggies and go easy on carbs, but if I want a little rice or bread - I can have it without fear of hurling. Don't get me wrong, i do need to "work the sleeve". I have a mindset to eat until no longer hungry rather than looking to be "full". I have made a lot of changes since my lapband days that have helped me find success with the sleeve that always alluded me with the sleeve. Even so, for me, the sleeve has been a FAR FAR superiour tool! I was terrified of failing again and it took me a long time to get the courage to "try again" with a weight loss surgery but it was the BEST decision for me. It is amazing to finally get to a normal weight and size which I never did with the band.
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I remember asking myself this alot, what will I look like when I lose the weight, what will a good weight be for me, how can I expect my clothes to fit, etc. I found awhile ago, a really great and fun website: http://www.mybodygallery.com/ it is just like it sounds — a searchable database of (mostly anonymous) photographs of women, tagged with their self-described height, weight, body shape, and dress sizes. "A recent study found that 95% of non-eating disordered women overestimate the size of their hips by 16% and their waists by 25%, yet the same women were able to correctly estimate the width of a box," explain the founders. "In a world full of images of how we 'should' look it can get difficult to tell how we DO look." I think it's a rally good site to visit along this journey as well. I have been losing so much weight so fast, I still feel much bigger than I actually am, so seeing other people, the same height and general shape as me at the same weight is a really good way for me to guage what I actually look like. It's also excited to check out smaller weights and guestimate what I will look like when I'm done plus a few extra rolls of skin... but you get the point! Try it!
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So I am bit down. Let go back from the begining: Jan of 2010 I was at my highest ever, 271! From Jan to August I lost 40 pounds. In August I had my first consult for the surgery. On Nov 23rd I was at 220 with my 2 week pre op diet. Now here I am Feb 14th, I know not even 3 months and I have lost an additional 29 pounds and I frustrated as I have pretty much stalled since Jan 18th. I went up 4 pounds after starting the pill which I quit 2 weeks later and now yesterday I finally got down to 191 again where I was when I started the dang pill. So I am sitting here trying to rationalize with myself that 29 pounds in under 3 months is huge, yet there is this nagging feeling that it should be more faster! I am in a daily guilt fight with what I put in mouth even though I have not ate any bad foods since the surgery. I don't do breads and I watch carbs like crazy. I try to keep them under 30 a day. I guess I am wearing myself out emotionally with the fight to lose in what I perceive is not enough fast enough. I get down when I see folks losing 40 or 50 pounds in 2 months and think what am I doing wrong? I know when I look in mirror the person looking back is not bad at all compared to what I used to see, but when I look at my belly and legs I see the fat left to loose and feel like yuck. I have avoided buying any clothes as I keep thinking it will be a waste because I should loose more weight soon, but deep down I am not trusting that is going to happen any time soon because of the stall. (See the head game????) Just for example a typical day of food is like this for me: 1 160 cal, 30 gram Protein shake Greek yogurt with torani syrup or one with the fruit already. 2 or 3 oz of chicken or one of those tuna cans with crackers some days a afternoon snack of a 160 cal, 15 protein power bar more chicken for dinner.
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Pre-op...waiting to schedule consult
Elvenprincess posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everyone! I am new to this forum as well. I started my journey back in July 2015. I had my sleep study completed and then I had to register for a weight management class which is required by my insurance which is Kaiser. I had to wait until November to take the class because they fill up fast. The class lasted eight weeks and after the class I attended the orientation on January 27. My next step was to have an hour-long appointment with the nutritionist and social worker. I completed that on April 20 and also had my blood drawn the same day. Now I'm just waiting for the bariatric team to review my chart on May 4 and then call me to schedule a consultation with the surgeon. The process is so long but it is definitely well worth it. I'm so excited to get the call for my next step. I am so glad that I found this forum and glad that I have all of you for support. I would love to hear how your journeys are going and any advice that you have. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Sounds like you are on your way! I had my 1st appointment Jan 20th and am having surgery May 27th. My process was smooth and easy...it seemed slow in the beginning but then things went fast. Good luck to you!
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My name is Jana and I want to thank you for the opportunity to participate on such an amazing site. I have had most of my questions answered here, as well as a lot of my nerves settled. I am being banded by Dr. Malley on 02/03/09 and it has been such a fast turn-around since I started...my head is still spinning. Again, thank you for your posts and the hard work that goes into such an educational forum and I look forward to becoming a productive member.
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Hi Everybody~ I was banded 28 December 2010. Have been thinking about it a few years, since my mother had it done at age 65, 4 years ago. I'm excited to finally have it done and ready to start losing. I'm 5'9" and my highest weight, a few months ago, was 338. I was 319 day of surgery. I have no idea what I've lost so far because my scale changes up to 15 lbs just depending where it is on my floor!! I did a 2 week pre-op liquid diet and the first few days after banding was all liquid, but then I tried some soft foods, chewed well, and they went down fine, so then I tried more. So far, everything has went down well, and I was starting to wonder if the band was really there! Then yesterday, I tried eating some chicken, forgot what I was doing, and ate fast, not chewing well, and by the second bite I had a rude awakening...it got stuck and felt very uncomfortable. It went away after about 10 minutes, and I was able to continue eating a little more, very carefully, chewing a million times. In the literature I was given, it has 4 phases of diet to go through, but the discharge nurse said progress in the diet as I am able, so I did. Have any of you went to solids that quickly and is all ok? I don't want to jeapordize any thing, but it seems fine. I return on January13 for my first fill, so I'm sure it will be different then..... And another question, how do you guys get those stats and measuring sticks at the bottom of your posts? Happy New Year everybody!
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Just Banded May 1st- Boston Area
Dimples0323 replied to NikkiBlack's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Nikki, I was just banded on 4/27/2006... You are able to get in way more liquids than I am, and I am 9 days post. I can only get in about 15 oz right now.. I'm pushing it with 20 oz, but I am doing OK. I just made a post regarding drinkng too fast and over-filling my pouch..Which I made the mistake of doing. Its very painful... WIth my being soooo thirsty, I just drank way too much too fast and did I pay for it. Other than that, I am vry happy with my progress. Welcome to LBT, us newbies can help each other out. Dimples -
Thanks, deedee. I'm truly hoping the inside will come outside (after the surgery) hence my screen name. I am so anxiously awaiting the surgery...time is not moving fast enough for me right now!!! You are gorgeous and I am so impressed with your progress!!! You are an inspiration. -
:thumbup:Woo-Hoo Deanna, That's Great! LOL, I was the same as you...anxous to get approved then suddenly I was approved and everything started moving so fast that I got nervous.
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That is a big accomplishment! Who cares if you didn't lose it as fast, your body lost it at the pace it needed to lose it at. You worked hard to lose it and I think you should be very proud that you have and that your health has improved. Congratulations! it is good to know I am not the only one losing slow and your attitude is great.
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I'm Approved and Surgery is so far set for November 13,2008!! YEAH!
MissyH posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Everyone, I'm new to this forum and the process. I started my journy in July with my first weight loss consultation at True Results. I have received my Approval and got to meet my wonderful doctor this morning. His name is Dr. Fox out of Dallas, Texas. I am waiting on his office to call and tell me the time of surgery and when to be at the hospital. It all went so slow at first and now it all seems to be going to fast. But, I am so ready to begin my new journey with my new tool. :thumbup: -
Feeling guilty
HappyHomeCC replied to ahealthierme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A healthireme, I hope you have recovered well and are back on track. Sorry I seemed harsh. I am just sick of my husband bringing home junk food. And while I am fasting I have to cook dinner. You should enjoy yourself, just bring alternate choices for yourself. I let people eat in front of me and enjoy their company, while sipping on a drink. I am learning not to make food the focus of my social life. It is hard. I am sure in no time I will have a group of friends to hang with and do activities as the focus vs food! Hang in there.... sorry about before. -
Oh Yeah, I definately Miss food. I'd rather make something at home than go out to eat, it's a waist for me. I can't eat enough to really order anything. SO I nibble off my husbands plate. I've had a few fast food things, but it's just not the same. I can only eat a small burger without the bun, and only 5 nuggets if I'm lucky. At a Chinese restaurant I can only eat won ton soup. It just seems usless to go out anymore. I'd rather eat my 6 steamed shrimp at home, or some hormel chili, or baked fish, or Chicken soup. At least I know what's in it. Yeah I miss it, my mouning period is not over yet. But I don't dwell on it at all. I just grab a protein bar and move on.
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I Been Bad =(
GabbyEstrada replied to GabbyEstrada's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well my Doctor did not have me start protein shakes till month 2 .. I guess every surgeon has different guidelines. On july 9th I will be hitting my 5th month post op.. I guess I started tpo worry more because this month hairloss has speed up so fast and I am scared of going bald lol well I do see hair growth and my skin and nails are fabulous.. but the hair part no so good... I tried to take powder collagen for a few weeks but that thing is gross!!! I should start taking biotin atleast to slow down the hairloss... Do you guys think you can actually go bald or have bald spots ?? Well if I get to that extreme I guess I shall wear a wig... -
Coffee and Alcohol?
Tiffykins replied to Estrellita's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I waited a few months to have alcohol, and the first time it did hit me fast and hard then I was sobered up quickly. As the months have progressed, I can easily drink, catch and maintain a good buzz. I was advised to stick with white wine first, or vodka and some sort of juice. I drank wine, and still stick with wine for the most part. An occasional mojito, and my fave is rum/cokes when I'm out on the town. My tolerance is now back to how it was pre-op. I can't remember when I had coffee, but it was around 2-3 months out. Today, I drink 20-24oz of coffee sweetened with Splenda, and full fat creamer every morning. I recommend testing the waters with alcohol at home first to avoid an embarrassing situation out in public. Sip, sip, sip is my advice for the first time. I have found that creamy, rich drinks like white russians/mudslides kind of make me queasy, and not feel so great. So, I'm sticking to the light liquors, and wines. -
To be honest I wish I will wouldn't of done this. I didn't know how shitty id feel! Thought life would be great. Now I have no life. I would of let my life be and kept working and changed my bad diet habits which wasn't fast food or junk. It was once a day meal. Work. Now I regret not trying a little harder. Now I'm sick every day. Feel like death. Inside and out. :-( More depressed now then ever. Headaches, throwing up, queezy, pain.
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So guys. HOW did I lose 5 pounds in 1 day??? I mean, I was expecting to be a little heavier because of all the fluids from the IV for 2 days, but instead, I'm actually down 5 pounds??? I'm not knocking it, of course, but it caught me off guard lol I'll be weighing myself once a week. I refuse to do daily weigh ins and get upset when it fluctuates a pound or so either way. I've been struggling with gas pain, and thanks to the great suggestions, my husband went out and got me a heating pad and it's starting to help. Also having pain from the incisions, but I was already expecting that. And the PAIN from taking my pills was the worst of all. BUT, I started taking them with warm broth and it's been a game changer. Still takes me almost an hour to take them since I get full really fast, but at least it's pain free taking them now.
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My scale "teased" me... it was incredibly mean.
Strangefruit posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
So, I was sleeved on 10/22/12... I have been working really really hard, but last time I saw my surgeon (Dec 18) he said I wasn't losing fast enough... My starting weight was 255, and my reward goal is reaching ONEderland...I plan to buy a fitbit. So, I re-doubled my efforts...get in my Protein, eat very low carbs, and excercise on the treadmill for 45 min. EVERY day. I only weigh on Monday mornings, as not to get too discouraged...last Monday, I was 208.9... this morning I get on the scale (scale is at the same place on the floor, wearing undies only, right after my shower) and the scale said... 197.8. I almost fainted. I stepped off, let the scale reset to 00.0, and stepped on again. (I always do this)... 197.8. I run back to my phone so that I can log in my weigh in Lose It... Then I think - I should take a PICTURE of the scale! I return to the bathroom, ditch the robe, step on the scale and... 208.3. WTF!!?? I let the scale reset to 00.0 again and step gingerly on... 208.3. No matter what I do, it doesn't budge. I am sooooooo bummed... I told my husband, it was like getting a lottery scratch off and having it say you won $100,000... then, have the decimal point move and you actually won $10.00. I will buy new batteries for my scale this evening... but now I feel as though maybe it is been wrong all along!? I am trying not to make it a big deal...but it really really is. -
Mental Anguish over Decision
Mayaresearchmom replied to Worrier No. 1's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm 52, and I've never had a band, but I did make the decision to have bypass after breaking my leg through the knee joint. I had considered bypass for several years, but it took the ortho doctor telling me that I needed a total knee because my weight caused the fracture repair to fail to get the ball rolling. One thing that he said that really stuck in my head was that for every pound you lose, that is FOUR pounds of pressure off the knee. I'm sure its about the same for the hip. Surgery was 6/10, and I'm down 18 pounds since surgery date, and a total of 29 pounds since 4/26 when I first visited my surgeon. (I was fast tracked because I was self pay) My surgeon does not even do the band anymore because of the number of revisions that she was requested to do in the past few years. I already had bad GERD, so I opted for bypass. I can honestly say this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I had probably lost and regained the same 29 pounds on WW five or six times over the past 4 years. I'm looking forward to a healthier more active life. At times I think my weight loss should be more, but I am really limited as to walking because of the knee. I know that once I get my knee replacement in October that I will (hopefully) lose quicker. Hope my reply helped. Just consider where you are now, and how much better it could be. I don't think age should be a factor, its quality of life. I work in a doctors office, and I see our older patients who are active and able to do for themselves, even after hip or knee replacemnets, then I see our not so older patients who are barely able to get around after hip or knee replacements because of their weight issues. And I DO NOT want to be a part of the later group. -
I really think "I can still eat a 10" vegie sub" is not quite the right way to look at it. I really dont believe that any food is totally bad or off limits, or that being able to eat something specific that you fidn to be a problem food necessarily indicates you need a fill. But if you can wolf down a 10" sub really fast that's probably lack of restriction. If you can eat it with some effort then, I think we get bands to control our eating, and to eat less overall. If you eat a 10" vegie sub and nothing else till dinner and then at a moderate dinner, you exercise regularly and are losing weight slowly and steadily then SO WHAT if you can eat a sub? We didnt get bands with the express purpose of not being able to eat a specific food, it just doesnt work quite that way. I can still eat pizza, but only a very little, I can eat a burger but not a whole one. I do it occasionally. Generally they take so much freaking effort its not worth it and I dont really enjoy it, but I can do it. But once in a while, what does that matter. Chances are, if you cant sort out choosing healthy foods MOST of the time, and having those yummy things just as treats, when you go tighter, you will simply find other easier unhealthy foods to eat that will go down if the sub wont, the band doesnt MAKE you choose salad, vegies, fruit etc. So yes, to a degree you do need to control it yourself. It takes both - good restriction and some reasonable control. But of course, good restriction makes self control easier. Its just not necessarily a problem to eat pizza occasionally, unless it sends you spiralling out of control.
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I think the one thing that really slows my weight loss is my friends. Not that they are forcing food in my mouth, but they are all overwieght and eat what they want when they want. It is really hard for me to go out to eat with them and order the chicken breast and veggies when they are all ordering something so good. We all eat together about 1-2 times a week and I have no will power when I am with them. It has nothing to do with them and I am not blaming them by any means. I myself have to get out of the habit of rewarding myself with food and be strong enough to order the low cal entree on the menu. I live in a suburb of Dallas and we have over over 40 sit down restaraunts. This does not include fast food. They are too many too count. We have 4 restaraunt rows in my city and at least 4 McDonalds in my city alone, so you can imagine how easy it is to get something to eat. I rarely have time to cook with my schedule so I eat out a lot. For some reason when I am with my friends my band doesn't work! I'm sure it is all mental and mostly just out of habit, but thank god I am working on it. I have a friend coming to visit tonight who likes to eat so I have been preparing myself all day that I will order low fat off of whatever menu we get! It's all a mind game and we have to find out what it is that can trigger our good eating on a meal to meal basis.
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Just moved out of the full liquid phase but what got me through was water,diet cranberry juice diluted with water, premier protein shakes chocolate, vanilla, banana, and strawberry cream. I had sf Popsicles and jello but what really got me through was the broth from drained French onion and chicken tortilla soup. Good luck this phase goes by fast!
