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Topic: RE: I'm here...Onderland...finally!!!
You need to eat more "real" proteins...I found it helps if I eat some protein just before I exercise (this is when I actually do exercise mind you 
) and drink LOTS of water during and after especially!!
The stalls will happen as we are losing weight so fast our bodies need that occasionally week or two to play catch up. I've had a few of them and just kept doing what I was doing and I popped out of them losing another 6-7#.
) and drink LOTS of water during and after especially!!The stalls will happen as we are losing weight so fast our bodies need that occasionally week or two to play catch up. I've had a few of them and just kept doing what I was doing and I popped out of them losing another 6-7#.
Topic: RE: RNY WLS 5/13/08
I'M AT GOAL!
Hi there! Congrats on your weight loss (you are doing better than me). At least you are able to eat tuna. I have a really hard time. I did pretty good with some chicken I made myself. My pouch is just a PIA I guess? lol This dizziness has me worried and really on the bench. I hadn't gotten any walking in for a wee****il today and it wore me out. And I also haven't lost any weight in over a week. In fact I was up a couple pounds (YIKES)! But I am pleased with the results so far and just have to concentrate on getting back into the game. I wish you continued success 
and we will have to do a "surgerversary comparison & update" now and then
and we will have to do a "surgerversary comparison & update" now and then I'M AT GOAL! 
balyn
on 9/10/08 9:12 am - CO
on 9/10/08 9:12 am - CO
Topic: RE: RNY WLS 5/13/08
Hello i had my surgery the same day as you I am down 88 pounds as of today. I have been lucky and only dumped a few times due to not chewing up food enough. I have not had any other problems. been at a stall for the last 2 weeks but it is starting to move again. Only this i have seen is there are some days where i can eat like 3 oz of tuna and other day i am lucky to get 1/2 of that in at one meal. i just find it funny how it changes all the time. I wish you all the best of luck and keep up the great work you are all doing. one day i will change my tracker when i find the dammmm code lol or make a new one lol.
Topic: RE: RNY WLS 5/13/08
I'M AT GOAL!
Congrats of the weight loss!!! I am sorry that you are going through this dizziness too. It is rough (and dangerous). i ended up in the ER and have low potassium. Well no wonder when you can't eat! Take care and hang in there.
I'M AT GOAL! 
Topic: RE: RNY WLS 5/13/08
Hi
I had my RNY surgery on May 14th.I started at 287 the day of surgery and as of this morning I am down to 202 thats 85 pounds in less the four months I am happy about that. I am not getting much protein in at all I eat tilapia,cheese,skim milk,cottage chesse and black beans thats it I don't want to eat I eat because I have too.I am not exercising the way I want to because I get so dizzy. I can walk but no aerobic activity yet .Hopefully I can get more protein in so I can really start to work out.No tips here I can't do the protein shakes either the make me soooo sick.Congratulations on your success best wishes.
Tammy
I had my RNY surgery on May 14th.I started at 287 the day of surgery and as of this morning I am down to 202 thats 85 pounds in less the four months I am happy about that. I am not getting much protein in at all I eat tilapia,cheese,skim milk,cottage chesse and black beans thats it I don't want to eat I eat because I have too.I am not exercising the way I want to because I get so dizzy. I can walk but no aerobic activity yet .Hopefully I can get more protein in so I can really start to work out.No tips here I can't do the protein shakes either the make me soooo sick.Congratulations on your success best wishes.
Tammy
Topic: RE: New to Lap Band Forum
Thanks Joanne! I am sorry it has been a while since I have posted. I have since had my 3rd fill and still feel no restrictions. What amount of fluid (cc) are currently in your band. I have a 9cc band and so far I have 7 cc in my band. I go back next week for another fill. I have only lost 20 pounds since my May 29th surgery and I realize it is supposed to go slow, but I get hungry throughout the day inbetween meals and when I do eat, I can eat way more than the 1/2 to 1 cup.
Has anyone else out there experienced such a thing and if so what was done??? Also, What is everyone's so called "sweet spot".
Have a great day and know I am not quitting!
Thanks for your input....I appreciate it greatly.
Holly B,
Has anyone else out there experienced such a thing and if so what was done??? Also, What is everyone's so called "sweet spot".
Have a great day and know I am not quitting!
Thanks for your input....I appreciate it greatly.
Holly B,
Topic: RE: woke up this morning and belly very very swollen
Hi. Yes I did find out what was going on. I guess my husband brought a bug home from work. He is a police instructor and four of his cadets were in bed because of a stomach bug. After posting I went on a trip to Santa Fe and to make a long story short I was rushed to hospital in Ambulance due to chronic diahreah(??spelling??) and very low blood sugar. Get this I have been eating sooo healthy that I have been having low blood sugar and doc actually told me I can have some sugar. When I was heavier it was no sugar. Im over the bug after a second trip to emergency. I just figured my reaction to the bug was cause of my sleeve but i will take that into consideration whenever i get sick with any kind of bug and take the proper precautions. Im well and loosing again and looking and feeling great.
thanks for asking,
Brenna
thanks for asking,
Brenna
Topic: RE: please help ulcers and what to eat
Patricia,
My surgery was on May 14th. I just found out last Tuesday that I also have a marginal ulcer. How are you doing with yours? Is it healed yet. The gastroenterologist prescribed carafate. I was already taking protonix. I quit eating spicy stuff.
The biggest hint that something was going wrong was the problem I was having drinking water. I showed the surgeon exactly where is was hurting (halfway between my waist and chest and a bit to the right of center) and she thought it might be a marginal ulcer. The upper G.I. showed nothing, but the endoscopy found it.
Liquids are going down easier now. My drugstore gave me what they had of the liquid carafate and ordered some more. They were unable to get any more liquid and gave me chewable tablets. I don't know how they will be - the liquid was working so well.
Please let me kinow how you are doing.
Jayne
Topic: RE: I'm here...Onderland...finally!!!
I'M AT GOAL!
CONGRATS!!!!!!!! Ain't it GREAT??? I am stalled at 192 now but am so dizzy I am afraid to get out and walk like I need to. Best wishes on continued success 
I'M AT GOAL! Topic: RE: RNY WLS 5/13/08
I'M AT GOAL!
I am the same way. 
Dr tells me the same thing. (((((((((( hugs )))))))))))
I dread the thought of trying to eat. I force the protein shakes down. I am having terrible dizzy spells (passed out and fell even - all banged up bad).
No ideas sorry. I am just suffering through it.
A gentleman I met who is 5 years out says it does get better, but I am wondering W H E N ????? haha It beats being overweight 
I guess.
I am stalled at 192 but sooooo thrilled that I made it to ONDERLAND so quickly just not thrilled about how I got here. I am 47 pounds from goal (145 which will be skinny for me since I am 5' 8"). I will be thrilled to end up 150-160 range but totally happy at 170.
All I can advise you is to HANG IN THERE! My friend in Canada suffered terribly for about 3 months then one day she was just fine. Stick to softer well cooked veggies for now (like peas & green beans). I eat a lot of potato soup (homemade) and veggie beef soup (like campbells). I also eat a lot of yogurt and cottage cheese. I just hope I do not develop permanent health problems because of this. I am 54.5 years old. DR says all of my bloodwork is in the normal range. My BP which was always NORMAL is so much lower but still considered normal. I am not losing hair and my fingernails are growing like crazy so I must be OK with protein intake?
I have experienced "dumping" several times. Boy is that HORRIBLE!!!! But ate some no sugar added ice cream (butter pecan & cashew) with no ill effects whatsoever (GO FIGURE). I do not miss food or even desire it.
I have not tried any of the fancy protein bars etc. I am able to eat oatmeal and cheerios now.
Best wishes to you Keep in touch!
Dr tells me the same thing. (((((((((( hugs )))))))))))I dread the thought of trying to eat. I force the protein shakes down. I am having terrible dizzy spells (passed out and fell even - all banged up bad).
No ideas sorry. I am just suffering through it.
A gentleman I met who is 5 years out says it does get better, but I am wondering W H E N ????? haha It beats being overweight I guess. I am stalled at 192 but sooooo thrilled that I made it to ONDERLAND so quickly just not thrilled about how I got here. I am 47 pounds from goal (145 which will be skinny for me since I am 5' 8"). I will be thrilled to end up 150-160 range but totally happy at 170.
All I can advise you is to HANG IN THERE! My friend in Canada suffered terribly for about 3 months then one day she was just fine. Stick to softer well cooked veggies for now (like peas & green beans). I eat a lot of potato soup (homemade) and veggie beef soup (like campbells). I also eat a lot of yogurt and cottage cheese. I just hope I do not develop permanent health problems because of this. I am 54.5 years old. DR says all of my bloodwork is in the normal range. My BP which was always NORMAL is so much lower but still considered normal. I am not losing hair and my fingernails are growing like crazy so I must be OK with protein intake?
I have experienced "dumping" several times. Boy is that HORRIBLE!!!! But ate some no sugar added ice cream (butter pecan & cashew) with no ill effects whatsoever (GO FIGURE). I do not miss food or even desire it.
I have not tried any of the fancy protein bars etc. I am able to eat oatmeal and cheerios now.
Best wishes to you
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