Post op experiences and support

[FloridaSunshine 48]

Manda, seriously I am so annoyed... I weight EXACTLY.... ON THE NOSE 200 LBS. there is a big mental accomplishment of breaking 200 and for the life of me I've been stuck there for 5 days ...

I know that it is not physically possible to maintain the same weight on 800 calories a day, so I'm just staying focused, doing my exercises and eating like I'm supposed to... the weight will come off.

[Onamissionn2013 50]

OHHHHHH my gosh... I just got notified that my 25th high school reunion is going to be on July 24th. Needless to say I AM going to be at my Goal weight by then. completely doable if I buckle down.

I have to admit it is rather odd, I have not lost a single pound in 5 days. which seems virtually impossible since i'm only eating about 800 or less calories a day. - the good news I have finally figured out that this band will never make us feel FULL... but we can learn the difference between "satisfied" and "full"

SO I am on a mission now - I have 5 months to lose 65 LBS.

It's so good to have a goal FloridaSunshine!

[Cindy2013 99]

Florida, are you drinking enough fluids? I was told that we won't lose if we aren't drinking at least 64 ounces of Water, but preferrably 100 or more. You will break the 200 mark. Don't give up. I'd love to see your celebration dance when you do! You can do it!

[Cindy2013 99]

Oh, FloridaSunshine, where in Florida did you graduate? I was raised in Florida near the Panhandle in a small town called ponce de leon, but I moved away my sophomore year. This year will be my 25th reunion as well. It would be way cool if I know you.

[FloridaSunshine 48]

You know now that you mention it... I might not be getting enough Water. I'll add that tomorrow and see if it helps. - TRUST ME ... when I break 200 there will definitely be some happy dance going on!

I am originally from Colorado, but that would have been crazy if we knew each other when we were young.

[50for50 72]

Hey Ladies!

What is your Dr telling you about exercise? I've been a routine gym goer for years but at surgery he told me no gym for 4 weeks. I was going to ask him to reconsider that yesterday but forgot!

[MandaMom23 684]

I haven't asked about exercise yet, but plan to at my appointment next Tuesday. I'll let you know what he says. I've never really had a regular routine, but I'm feeling so motivated to start!

[FloridaSunshine 48]

My doctor said get busy immediately... so as soon as I could walk I've been out doing that. We aren't supposed to lift weights for 3 weeks, but after that i'm going to hit the gym hard.

[MandaMom23 684]

How's everyone doing?

I'm 2 weeks out today, and feeling really good. I can finally sleep on my sides, so I'm sleeping MUCH better than I was. I'm starting to get hungry though...I can't move to mushies until after my appointment on Monday, and it can't come fast enough!!

My weight is still stuck, hasn't moved even in ounce (up or down) in days. I weigh myself everyday as it helps keep me accountable. I know I'm not going to have a daily loss, but it's been a week since I've lost anything. Guess all I can do is keep on doing what i'm doing, and know that one of these days there'll be a drop

[FloridaSunshine 48]

wahhhooooooooooooooo! I finally broke 200.

[50for50 72]

Me too Manda Mom! Stuck since Monday! I'm hoping for a change tomorrow but in the meantime I've rediscovered a shirt and pants that look fine now that did not pre-surgery!

Congrats Florida Sunshine! I know how long you were waiting for this!

[MandaMom23 684]

WOO HOOO FLORIDASUNSHINE!!! CONGRATS!!

[general_antiope 189]

Hi ladies, checking in. Life is pretty busy right now. I am healed and it's as if I never had surgery. Yes, hunger and the ability to eat anything and everything is back. I dropped 17 lbs but have not stepped back on the scale yet, I'm sure I've got a good 5-8 of it back.

I'm scheduled for a fill on Wednesday. That is just over 2 weeks post op but I'm going for it since I have no other issues with the band. I'm tired of being hungry, tired of the obsession with food, tired of disliking my body. I spent a lot of money getting banded and plastic surgery, and I just don't want to wait anymore to get back to my green zone. I've been trying to be patient, but I'm at the end of my rope.

Wednesday is also the only day I can get babysitting for my 4 month old so I can make the 3 hour trip both ways before I go back to work march 1. After this, I will be doing Saturday fills.

I'm taking a break from LBT while I prep for work and get my house in order. I just am overwhelmed at the micromanagement of my weight, my feelings, and food. The band will shush it all once I get my fills going...I just need a mental hiatus. I'll check back in soon Definitely by Wednesday. I hope the nurse doesn't try to give me crap about getting a fill - my doc said since I live far away I can skip the post op visit and come get a fill 4 weeks out, but I'm ready now. I'm no newbie. Crossing my fingers the nurse sees it my way (my doc isn't available the day I can come up).

Hope you're all well, and thanks Manda and Onamission for picking up the leadership duties!

[MandaMom23 684]

Hi ladies, checking in. Life is pretty busy right now. I am healed and it's as if I never had surgery. Yes, hunger and the ability to eat anything and everything is back. I dropped 17 lbs but have not stepped back on the scale yet, I'm sure I've got a good 5-8 of it back.

I'm scheduled for a fill on Wednesday. That is just over 2 weeks post op but I'm going for it since I have no other issues with the band. I'm tired of being hungry, tired of the obsession with food, tired of disliking my body. I spent a lot of money getting banded and plastic surgery, and I just don't want to wait anymore to get back to my green zone. I've been trying to be patient, but I'm at the end of my rope.

Wednesday is also the only day I can get babysitting for my 4 month old so I can make the 3 hour trip both ways before I go back to work march 1. After this, I will be doing Saturday fills.

I'm taking a break from LBT while I prep for work and get my house in order. I just am overwhelmed at the micromanagement of my weight, my feelings, and food. The band will shush it all once I get my fills going...I just need a mental hiatus. I'll check back in soon Definitely by Wednesday. I hope the nurse doesn't try to give me crap about getting a fill - my doc said since I live far away I can skip the post op visit and come get a fill 4 weeks out, but I'm ready now. I'm no newbie. Crossing my fingers the nurse sees it my way (my doc isn't available the day I can come up).

Hope you're all well, and thanks Manda and Onamission for picking up the leadership duties!

Good luck on Wednesday! I hope for your sake the nurse is understanding and will give you that fill! Hang in there, and keep us updated!

[akwright68 114]

FloridaSunshine - you and I have the same doctor. He told me not to do any exercise except walking for now and increase the distance a little each day. Cycling, weights and aerobics of any kind were outlawed until week 3 or 4. Each of us are different, so that may be the difference with the instructions.

I am in agreement, I do not think there will be any scars, or they will be very minimal. Our doctor has a great bedside manner as well. Started with Dr. Aguila, but switched to DiCicco and have not regretted it at all.

Happy that you are recovering well - the bloating will go down. I drink broth and it seems to help me to burp, which I think is a plus at this point.

Alita