December 2012 Post Op Group

[snow25 188]

Where can I get a tummy binder? I'm wanting to exercise more, but need something to hold my belly tight!

[tat2girl1502 16]

Anyones weight loss stalled yet? I had my surgery on Dec 5th and lost 25lbs in the 1st 2 weeks. But this whole last week since i have transitioned to solids i have only lost 1 lb! Its really frustrating! I felt like i was doing so good now i dunno what happened. I am eating between 200-300 calories a day...is that too much? I think i will start working out this week too since i feel up to it now. And ideas????

I am only a week post op.. had my one week appt friday and wasn't expecting any difference in the scale. my last weigh in at the doctor office was 271.. and after that nasty drink my weight at the hospital was 267... my one week weigh in was 258. I also feel like I should be losing more. I asked my doc what I was doing wrong and he told me that I'm not doing anything wrong. normally if you have a fatty liver it can take from there first. and make sure your drinking and doing your walking as well. I just want more results then what I am seeing. I get so discouraged when I read other peoples stories of big amounts of weight taken off... but then again I think of the ability to be tightening up as I'm slowly losing and don't have to worry bout the loose skin as much. we need to keep our heads up and keep positive. best of luck

[MyTimeToLose 41]

Anyones weight loss stalled yet? I had my surgery on Dec 5th and lost 25lbs in the 1st 2 weeks. But this whole last week since i have transitioned to solids i have only lost 1 lb! Its really frustrating! I felt like i was doing so good now i dunno what happened. I am eating between 200-300 calories a day...is that too much? I think i will start working out this week too since i feel up to it now. And ideas????

That is too little of calories per my Dr. I am doing between 300-500 right now and he said that is putting me in starvation mode which can stalls things. The more Protein you are taking in the better and more loss you will receive. He also said Water helps things move along, so those 2 are big with weight loss. I am losing a pound every 2-3 days on average now. I would suggest doing some weight training, that is what my nut told me if I want to lose more weight since muscle burns calories faster. Maybe up your excerise routine to get over this hump? I have read a lot of posts about stalls throughout, but they all seem to not last too long, I am sure you will start losing again.

[one4ozzie 434]

Anyones weight loss stalled yet? I had my surgery on Dec 5th and lost 25lbs in the 1st 2 weeks. But this whole last week since i have transitioned to solids i have only lost 1 lb! Its really frustrating! I felt like i was doing so good now i dunno what happened. I am eating between 200-300 calories a day...is that too much? I think i will start working out this week too since i feel up to it now. And ideas????

Mine did for a week. I became mildly dehydrated, stopped losing and actually gained weight (assuming Water weight). But it's gone now and losing. 200-300 a day is too little my opinion. Are you getting all your Protein in? I eat around 400-500. I am able to get all protein in. Your body probably is in starvation mode.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[Redoableme 60]

Where can I get a tummy binder? I'm wanting to exercise more' date=' but need something to hold my belly tight!

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I got mine from walgreens for $30. It's over by the ace bandages. I had a really hard time finding it. Also make sure you check the size. I got the biggest one and it barely fits (for now!)

[one4ozzie 434]

Tat2girl: I had issues with my loss too. I actually gained due to dehydration...but I'm losing now. I average a pound every 2 days. That is my body. I won't have huge losses like others on here and I don't think my body would handle that. I got realistic with myself and my thoughts of all this, what I came up with is that: I'm following the guides, getting all Protein n Water in, my body is different and cuz of that my huge weight loss is only going to b around 15-20 a month. I'm ok w that cuz I am seeing and feeling the results. Every body is different and it is ok to not have huge weight losses. Just get your protein in cuz that is huge w weight loss, get that water in, try working out and you'll continue to get results. You just might have to have a little talk with yourself as I did. Working those muscles helps to burn more, so you'll have more loss providing you're getting the protein in. I get 60+ protein. 72g yesterday.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[tat2girl1502 16]

Protein has been a huge issue... my stomach isn't tolerating any of the powders. I'm getting in my Water. and since I've been on third shift for 7yrs my body is trying to catch up on sleep too. I was just cleared to start back at the gym. I am going to do my walking and water aerobics today. I hope something turns around for me soon

[Mi2 48]

Hi ladies,

Have been reading posts and thought I would share my progress and hope it will help some of you. I started my pre op on Dec 3 and surgery on Dec 17. On Jan 4, I finally reached the 20 lb loss mark. I have had several plateaus and just kept on with what I was doing. I am typically a slow loser and would be thrilled to have lost what some of you lost just in the preop stage. We are required to have a class with psych after surgery and one of her main topics was about plateaus and spending too much mental effort on not losing instead of celebrating what you have done so far. She said patients who get too fixated on the numbers Instead of focusing on good eating and celebrating their success are much more likely to gain it back for a variety of reasons. She said we need to work on focusing on other things besides weight numbers. She said plateaus will occur because your body has to adjust and just to expect it. If it lasts longer than 3 weeks then call the nut who will look at what we are eating and make suggestions. Hope this helps and gives some of you some peace of mind about your progress.

[msixkiller 96]

ok 5 days post op' date=' havent had any problems yet, thank god, but finally going to get out of the house and go to Walmart, hubs is going to take me and help me. we live in a small town so it wont be crowded,

here is my list, what else should I get to help me over

pill crusher

gas x

themometer

SF Jello and pudding

cream Soups

unsweeten applesauce

Miralax

is there anything else I may need to get me through the next week,

the 14th will be 2 weeks,and then i start puree foods. I have a great food processor for that[/quote']

Something for itching if you have not already done that. I used children benedryl melts.

[msixkiller 96]

anyone experience restless arn/ leg syndrome after surgery? wat can i do to fix it?

Is it like your skin is crawling sensation?

[msixkiller 96]

Anyones weight loss stalled yet? I had my surgery on Dec 5th and lost 25lbs in the 1st 2 weeks. But this whole last week since i have transitioned to solids i have only lost 1 lb! Its really frustrating! I felt like i was doing so good now i dunno what happened. I am eating between 200-300 calories a day...is that too much? I think i will start working out this week too since i feel up to it now. And ideas????

Got to get your body out of starvation mode. Finally got my calories up to 700 and the stall broke. I stalled for about a week.

[charlismom229 9]

protein has been a huge issue... my stomach isn't tolerating any of the powders. I'm getting in my Water. and since I've been on third shift for 7yrs my body is trying to catch up on sleep too. I was just cleared to start back at the gym. I am going to do my walking and water aerobics today. I hope something turns around for me soon

The protien is really hard for me too. I am so sensitive to even the unflavored powder. Ugh..my brother in law gave me a good idea tho. Hes an athlete and he says they mix like the choc or vanilla flav shakes with fresh fruit and make smoothies. Ive only tried the choc one with strawberries but it was better!

[tat2girl1502 16]

I've tried it with smoothies as well and still a no go. prob gonna call my nutritionist tomorrow. I don't know what else to do. I'm starting to get discouraged

[jaymi2521 13]

I've tried it with smoothies as well and still a no go. prob gonna call my nutritionist tomorrow. I don't know what else to do. I'm starting to get discouraged

I'm the same as you. I have had no Protein because I can't tolerate the taste and I'm tired of spending money on things trying to find stuff that works

[tat2girl1502 16]

I've spent so much money it's ridiculous. hoping to figure something out real soon. I have another week of this diet before I can proceed to the next steps.