SkylarRose
1s fill
May 06, 2008
*I got my 1st fill on April 30. (@ 6 wks) I feel like I did NOT get a fill. UMMMMMM...I kinda was woundering what I should feel like also. He told me that most people get about 2 cc, but he was going to ONLY give me 1 cc. But I think that he took it all back out? I feel no restriction.
Three weeks out....
Apr 04, 2008
good morning, I wanted to tell you everything has been great, but I had bad new this week (lost my job)and I had just came out of the fog that I was in. This past Thursday was my three week mark, I am very happy that I have made it this far. I have had a small problem a "air lock" oh my that hurt like H..., My doc said it was b/c air was coming up and the "food" was trying to go down. So @three weeks I have already had a Sliming episode. NOT FUN AT ALL.... scared me.....I have lost about 22 lbs as of today..nice...OUTSIDE of that I feel like everything went well. The first couple of days were not great but I made it through. I am walking a lot and getting that water in so I am in hopes that this weight will come of.
Please everyone pray for me that I will find a job that will take care me and my children and that I can do ok with my new band @ a time that my body DOES NOT want any change.
Transform your Life .....One behavior at a time.
Mar 20, 2008
Hunger Scale
0 Extremely hungry
1 very hungry
2 hungry
3 some physical symptoms’ of hunger
4-6 eating with comfort
7 No longer hungry
8 FULL
9 Discomfort
10 Vomiting
GO Comfortable Eating Stop Eating Sick
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TIPS
- Always ask yourself if you are really hungry before eating. Get in tune with you body
- stop eating when you no longer feel hungry, STOP before feeling “stuffed”
- brush your teeth and tongue after dinner to signal that you are finished eating for the day
- Stretch your mealtime from 5 to 10 minutes to 20 or 25 minutes. Set a timer it will help establish this routine
- Eat in a designated area only, SLOW DOWN, enjoy every bit and make it last !
- SPITTING UP/VOMITING IN NOT NORMAL. CALL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFCULY TOLERATING FOOD
Remember: You are changing habits that you have practiced for years!
Do not get discouraged.________
Over time your NEW healthy habits will become second nature.
The World According to Eggface.
Mar 19, 2008
5 days out
Mar 18, 2008
How long after you get your band, do you get feeling better? Back to yourself! I feel like I did when I was pregnant, nauseous all the time.
AND when can we start moving again. I am missing my walks (miles) etc? I Just DON"T want to over do it @ first.
Surgury Day
Mar 18, 2008
Surgery day went well, better than I expected. Dr Bryce was great. I had my surgery @ the new
5 day pouch Test
Mar 11, 2008
10 Mistakes we make along the way w/ WLS
Mar 05, 2008
1st Mistake: Not Taking Vitamins, Supplements, or Minerals
Every WLS patient has specific nutritional needs depending on the type of surgery you have had. Not only is it a good idea to ask your surgeon for guidelines, but also consult with an experienced WLS nutritionist. Understand there is not a standard practice that all surgeons and nutritionists follow in guiding WLS patients. So, it is important to do your own research, get your lab tests done regularly, and learn how to read the results. Some conditions and symptoms that can occur when you are deficient in vitamins, supplements, or minerals include:
Osteoporosis; pernicious anemia; muscle spasms; high blood pressure; burning tongue; fatigue; loss of appetite; weakness; constipation and diarrhea; numbness and tingling in the hands and feet; being tired, lethargic, or dizzy; forgetfulness, and lowered immune functioning.
Keep in mind, too, that some conditions caused by not taking your vitamins, supplements, or minerals are irreversible.
2nd Mistake: Assuming You Have Been Cured of Your Obesity
A "pink cloud" or honeymoon experience is common following WLS. When you are feeling better than you have in years, and the weight is coming off easily, it's hard to imagine you will ever struggle again. But unfortunately, it is very common for WLS patients to not lose to their goal weight or to regain some of their weight back.
A small weight regain may be normal, but huge gains usually can be avoided with support, education, effort, and careful attention to living a healthy WLS lifestyle. For most WLSers, if you don't change what you've always done, you're going to keep getting what you've always gotten -- even after weight loss surgery.
3rd Mistake: Drinking with Meals
Yes, it's hard for some people to avoid drinking with meals, but the tool of not drinking with meals is a critical key to long-term success. If you drink while you eat, your food washes out of your stomach much more quickly, you can eat more, you get hungry sooner, and you are at more risk for snacking. Being too hungry is much more likely to lead to poor food choices and/or overeating.
4th Mistake: Not Eating Right
Of course everyone should eat right, but in this society eating right is a challenge. You have to make it as easy on yourself as possible. Eat all your meals--don't skip. Don't keep unhealthy food in sight where it will call to you all the time. Try to feed yourself at regular intervals so that you aren't as tempted to make a poor choice. And consider having a couple of absolutes: for example, avoid fried foods completely, avoid sugary foods, always use low-fat options, or only eat in a restaurant once a week. Choose your "absolutes" based on your trigger foods and your self knowledge about what foods and/or situations are problematic for you.
5th Mistake: Not Drinking Enough Water
Most WLS patients are at risk for dehydration. Drinking a minimum of 64 oz. of water per day will help you avoid this risk. Adequate water intake will also help you flush out your system as you lose weight and avoid kidney stones. Drinking enough water helps with your weight loss, too.
6th Mistake: Grazing
Many people who have had WLS regret that they ever started grazing, which is nibbling small amounts here and there over the course of the day. It's one thing to eat the three to five small meals you and your doctor agree you need. It's something else altogether when you start to graze, eating any number of unplanned snacks. Grazing can easily make your weight creep up. Eating enough at meal time, and eating planned snacks when necessary, will help you resist grazing. Make a plan for what you will do when you crave food, but are not truly hungry. For example, take up a hobby to keep your hands busy or call on someone in your support group for encouragement.
7th Mistake: Not Exercising Regularly
Exercise is one of the best weapons a WLS patient has to fight weight regain. Not only does exercise boost your spirits, it is a great way to keep your metabolism running strong. When you exercise, you build muscle. The more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn, even at rest!
8th Mistake: Eating the Wrong Carbs (or Eating Too Much)
Let's face it, refined carbohydrates are addictive. If you eat refined carbohydrates they will make you crave more refined carbohydrates. There are plenty of complex carbohydrates to choose from, which have beneficial vitamins. For example, if you can handle pastas, try whole grain Kamut pasta--in moderation, of course. (Kamut pasta doesn't have the flavor some people find unpleasant in the whole wheat pastas.) Try using your complex carbohydrates as "condiments," rather than as the center point of your meal. Try sprinkling a tablespoon of brown rice on your stir-fried meat and veggies.
9th Mistake: Going Back to Drinking Soda
Drinking soda is controversial in WLS circles. Some people claim soda stretches your stomach or pouch. What we know it does is keep you from getting the hydration your body requires after WLS--because when you're drinking soda, you're not drinking water! In addition, diet soda has been connected to weight gain in the general population. The best thing you can do is find other, healthier drinks to fall in love with. They are out there.
10th Mistake: Drinking Alcohol
If you drank alcohol before surgery, you are likely to want to resume drinking alcohol following surgery. Most surgeons recommend waiting one year after surgery. And it is in your best interest to understand the consequences of drinking alcohol before you do it.
Alcohol is connected with weight regain, because alcohol has 7 calories per gram, while protein and vegetables have 4 calories per gram. Also, some people develop an addiction to alcohol after WLS, so be very cautious. Depending on your type of WLS, you may get drunker, quicker after surgery, which can cause health problems and put you in dangerous situations.
If you think you have a drinking problem, get help right away. Putting off stopping drinking doesn't make it any easier, and could make you a lot sicker.
Clearance for Surgery
Feb 26, 2008
I went to Dr Bray yesterday to get clearance for Surgery! I am good to go,only he told me that I may never lose the CPAP b/c he don’t think that weight was the cause of me to have to have it in the first place. But he did let me know to keep the faith that I may NOT have to have it, after I lose about 40 lbs or so. “LETS PRAY”
Started the low-fat liquid diet today and I am on my way. Two weeks, now that’s its here I am kinda worrying. But its just two weeks. I can do this…
Quote of the Day
Feb 26, 2008
"I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult."
- E. B. White