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Did you drink any caffeine before these tests?? I was an EKG tech for 8 years and I know that there are certain things you can eat or drink like energy drinks or even coffee that will cause a fast heart rate. Caffeine will also cause PVC's. ALmost everyone has PVC's of some sort and they can be completely benign or hormone related. I am almost sure you are fine but your Dr may want a cardiologist clearance first. Please let us know what they find out.
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Anyone having surgery 7/11 in rhode island?
lbevilacqua replied to lbevilacqua's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
UGH! I had a horrible night. I couldn't get home fast enough to eat! I had grilled fish and vegetables, but I made about 7 oz of fish and not the 3 oz I was supposed to have. I didn't feel too guilty because at least it was good food and not chocolate, although I was not supposed to have it at all. Well, then it gets worse. I grabbed a handful of thin sliced fat free deli ham from the fridge and then 3 slices of American cheese. I feel horribly guilty now and am punishing myself by not having my last shake tonight. I don't know how long it is going to take to get used to not eating all day, but it is a lot harder than I thought it would be. I am petrified about the 4th! UGH! -
Only 35lbs lost in 3months - feeling discouraged
MHBTS replied to avatarkorraa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm similar. 10 weeks and 35 lbs. I had a 2 week stall with nothing. I started going to the gym this week and doing elliptical 30 mins and weight lifting. I'm also watching my carbs as I was eating oatmeal in morning. Switched it for eggs. The weight may not be as fast coming off as others but my clothes sure are getting looser. Let's stick in there. I'm sure with consistency we will continue to loose. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Bad Habits Creeping Back Up WAY to soon! PCOS
Lia M posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well, I had the sleeve on April 10th of this year. Immediately, I lost a ton of course being on a liquid diet and I think that my stomach itself weighed a ton! *grins*..Anyway, I can eat anything, no problem......but there it is....a problem. I started nibbling on gold fish crackers, it went from a few, to a bag..I am only 10 weeks out and other than my stomach hurting if I eat to fast or too much ( which rarely ever happens ), I can literally eat anything. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and I know that affects things as well, but honestly I just finished my second month and I have lost 35 pounds. However, I lost 25 of that my first week. So, I am losing very slowly, and I know I'm getting too many carbs and things in. I have been great as far as I haven't had any fast food, no chocolate, no chips...( all were a downfall of mine ) but obviously I am still eating enough to hamper the weight loss. I also over the past week especially have felt hunger for the first time since the surgery. I was never hungry before, now..I am. It worries me, as obviously I had control issues to begin with...so that doesn't go away and I'm already fighting with myself. You know the head story...you wake up and think to yourself, "no crackers today" then as you are eating the crackers you go, "well thats ok, just have a protien shake for dinner and nothing else", then as you are eating dinner you go, "Well there is always tomorrow"... I've done all the tricks...think of where you'll be..think of how hard you've worked...I even think about how much I paid as insurance didn't cover it. I surely don't want to be the only person ever to have this not be successful for them...I mean if you cut out 80% of my stomach and I still can't make it work! WTH! right? What have you done to help get over hurdles like this? Have any of you tried any replacement foods to maybe get that munching habit satisified without taking in the calories and carbs? Funniest thing is, everyone thinks I have amazing control.....Seriously......have they met me!? -
LAP-BAND Friendly Food for the Holiday's
pink dahlia replied to funky_monkey800's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't do the cooking, we go to relatives ( all good cooks), so I just eat a little of whatevers there and have a little dessert and call it good. My Dr. Said to eat healthy 95 % of the time and not worry about it 5 % of the time. I have a daily battle with sweets, the sweets always win, but Im not interested in other unhealthy foods for the most part ( chips, alcohol, fast food, etc ) so I dont feel bad about the sweets. I think you have to choose your battles wisely, and leave room for a few treats too. Good luck ! Happy Thanksgiving ! -
I think weight loss surgery increases fertility and any OB/GYN will tell you the more weight you lose, the easier the pregnancy for mom and baby. The fast that a pregnant woman's blood viscosity increases 50% is reason enough to lose weight, stay active, and decrease the chance of emboli.
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High BMI's
desertgirl_74 replied to This-is-my-journey's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My BMI was 61 at my first appointment. Not my highest weight though. I had the sleeve surgery. I'm now 5 months post-op and I'm down to 45.5 right now. I don't think I'm dropping weight super fast, but I follow my plan and exercise regularly. It's coming off steadily though. My diabetes is in remission and I feel better than I have in 10 yrs. I'm only half way to my goal, but I see light at the end of this tunnel. -
How many of you have hypothyroidism?
54Shirley replied to spoiltmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At least 20 yrs. ago, they finally discovered that I had Hypothyroidism . I had been tested as far as 37 yrs. ago, and even though the Dr. said it was, when I saw a specialist, and had die shot in me, with X-RAYS in a Leaded Walled Room.... They said I was fine. Turns out mine fluctuates from Hypo to Hyper says the PCP. The Endro. says no its Hypo. So I went through synthroid, it does not absorb into me. I was asked time, and time again if I even take the Medication ? Yes why do you think I'm here for a blood test, if I'm not taking them. Anyway it never worked. So I moved, and I explained it to a new PCP, and she say's she has heard of this happening, so she prescribed the Generic. Fast Forward in time I started to feel Terrible, and she told me I was at a good level. Well it got worse, so I stopped taking them. I seen her and told her, and she flipped ! Don't you know you could DIE ? NO! No one ever told me about this. So she said I'm putting you back on, and don't stop taking them ! ! ! I told her why do I want to take something, that makes me feel terrible ? I want to see a Endocrinologist... She looked at me and said your right ! I'm not qualified to deal with a problem, if its that complex. So i will send you to one. He said we start fresh, forget the past, and I guarantee you will feel better... So he put me on Armour Thyroid "a natural medication" It works ! My levels are Normal "for the first time in my life" I agree that it tastes terrible, but what are you going to do about it..... So I see him next month, and see how I am doing. But I can't complain about it. Not when it works. -
Consuming My Thoughts!
taysidebell replied to Talk teacher's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with everyone of course the lap band is your thoughts pre operation, for me this is one of the biggest changes I will make in my life. I want to fast forward to when I know how to cope and follow the plan and listen up my body. I am pre op with my surgery planned for the 13 march. I know that following surgery for s little while it will be all about me getting started on the next road of you journey, good luck to you all x -
It's weird so many surgeons have different plans, but it does seem like those in US do recommend protein shakes. The shake I drink is 170 calories for 35 gm of protein. Not bad! And how else can you get 50-70 grams per day? I can't actually eat that much. As far a airbornes goes, I tried it once and was only able to tolerate one sip. Boy that hit me fast and made me feel terrible. Maybe others can tolerate it, but I sure could not. It's definitely worse than soda.
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congrats. hope it goes fast for you.
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Insurance requirements
anaxila replied to kaseemjones@gmail.com's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My weight was basically flat from the beginning of the 6-month supervised weight loss to the end. My surgeon asked me to lose 5% of my weight (for me, that was 15 pounds) to make surgery that much easier on both him and me. I didn't lose any of it until the last 2 weeks on the pre-op diet. I fought like crazy for that 15 pounds, and then they didn't even weigh me before surgery - lol. I believe some insurance companies may have specific weight loss targets for the 6-month cycle, but most do not. You should be able to call and check, but calling one's insurance company with a simple question never seems to be as easy as it ought to be. Mostly, they want you to go through the process and jump through the hoops so they can check all the boxes on their checklist. My surgeon said he'd had patients denied by their insurance for not losing enough weight ("she isn't serious about this") and others denied for losing too much ("she clearly doesn't need surgery if she can lose so much on her own"). In both cases he makes the appeal and he wins even if it means he needs to call and yell at them personally. I think getting yelled at by my surgeon would be a scary thing. He's rather fierce. Anyway, it wasn't an issue with me either way. My insurance was very fast with the approval the first time through. Hope this helps. -
I just had a second fill...the first didn't seem to do anything. I could still eat what I wanted, when I wanted. Now, I am not sure what is happening but have had what I can best describe as a severe throat cramp. Now I know there is a better name for it but the darn thing hurts like *$(*#. I don't know if it is because I ate something that I shouldn't have and it doesn't agree or did I eat too fast. All I know is that I don't want it to happen again. It takes my breath away! Mouth waters like Niagra Falls but nothing else happens. I was in New Orleans this weekend and embarassed myself something awful! I was eatting with no problem then all of a sudden my eyes got big and this moaning started that I didn't think I would ever be able to stop! The people next to us thought I was having a heart attack. I have to laugh now but boy was it a sight! WHAT IS THAT? Anyone have that happen before?
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I'm not sure why that is ever told to anyone.....makes no sense because the liquids so right straight through - if you have ever had a flouroscope like a lapbander does regularly, you can see just how fast it shoots on through.
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Can I Lose The Weight On My Own?
mesaucedo replied to Lau12345's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am the same age as you and decided that I needed the sleeve to move on and become healthy. I have tried everything from Atkins to Nutri-system to juice fasts since I was in 8th grade. Nothing ever kept the weight off. I also went to cycling twice a week and yoga twice a week so it wasn't like I just sat around. This decision is a hard one, so take your time. I just knew that I didn't want to spend another 20 years of my life unhappy and feeling like I was missing out on something. If I am like this now, what would happen when I had kids? My family has a history of Diabetes so I didn't want to let it get that far. Ir you read enough posts on here you will see that many people say they wish they had done this years ago and that no diet/exercise routine ever worked for them. You will figure it out soon Don't worry we will support you no matter what. -
So I am 12 days post sleeve I have had a pretty rough time The pain the first week was just awful Things have improved but I still on pain killers occasionally and get some sharp pain when I eat I have had very little instruction or support from my surgical and dietician team I know I am to be on fluids, but the Optifast is so disgusting my mother in law made me some purée Soup, I have only had one small bowl a day 2 days ago I had some cream of chicken soup made with Water and skim milk and I think I ate to much to fast and became very unwell Although I did not vomit I felt like I need to and had to lye down for about half an hour until it passed I have attempted to contact my surgeon but no one ever rings me back I so scared o have damaged my sleeve I seem to be hungry all the time and the hunger pains are painful I still have occasional left shoulder pain...although I think this is muscular and am completely exhausted I have no nause now and no fevers Plus I went back to work 2 days ago I don't know what to do
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9 Weeks Post Op - and the Blood Tests are in!
tntransplant06 replied to bloomin_vjf's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Isnt' that just the best feeling ever??? I was worried about my diabetes going into the surgery that it wouldn't help. Well, it did....I was off insulin after day 3. My fastings are 85-105. I can't wait to see my a1c next time! -
Discomfort from stuck episode
brannewmee replied to Wgbem's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi I haven't been banded yet so I have lots of questions. From some comments it sounds like you were eating too fast. Do you know if that was actually the case? I don't want that feeling although I'm sure sooner or later I'll know what the feeling is. I would like hear from the banded themselves what not to do -
Just Got My Surgery Date!
lunabella007 replied to traceylynn's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Tracey, that's awesome! What an exciting time this is for you! I'm so glad you're able to move forward now in the direction you want to go in! Since you asked for suggestions, might I suggest making sure your food tastes good? This is important before surgery, but even more important afterwards. You'll be eating much less than you did before, so you can afford to add a pinch of garlic, some lemon zest, some herbs and spices, whatever you're hankering for! If all you eat is chicken broth and yogurt smoothies, that gets old kinda fast. Might I also suggest that you test drive some non-flavored Protein powders? You can literally put them in anything, and most post-op bariatric diets that I've seen rely on Protein Powder pretty heavily. Even people who can get their protein from other sources, and have gone on to a solid diet sometimes can benefit from using protein powder in sauces, Soups, beverages, etc. I'm so excited for you! You're going to do great! -
FINALLY getting sleeved on 05.21.10 anyone else?
lavonwarrior replied to Lillie24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is scheduled for May 25th, and it can't get here fast enough. -
Thanks for saying 'hello' ! And for validating my NYU choice. This practice really has it together. I feel good whenever I interact with anyone there. Well, Protein shake number 2 down the hatch (Slim-Fast) I had a Glucerna for Breakfast. Trying to figure out which ones I like best Have a good day. Jenn
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Thank you! Yes, The time is going by fast. You are doing great too...congratulations
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Help 7 Days Out And I Am So Hungry
donna12 replied to Mariaband's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
very interesting, thanks for posting this website as I am having surgery next week. My doc is sending me home with a 24 hr liquid diet then on to mushy foods, wonder why so fast on mushy foods. All I've read on here is everyone is on liquids for a week or two. hm? Donna -
Your band is there t help. It doesn't take all your desire to eat away. I have had many times where my desire was more than my stomach and band would allow. You must eat slower, then the band can do its work. If you eat real fast, the food might get stuck. Calm down, follow the rules and you should do fine! Karen
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Found out weeks before surgery that my thyroid was not active at all and in turn this why I gained so much weight. I was on the medicine 2 weeks prior to surgery. My SW was 274 on Sept. 18th I am now 244. Not as fast as I would like but I am down 3 pants size and for the past 4 days I've lost 2 pounds a day. I think we may lose slow but we're ok. My doctor said I'm right on point losing fat gaining muscle.
