My first post
This is my very first post-so I'm a little nervous. Just want to introduce myself-and say Hi to all. Everyone seems so supportive on these forums, and I'd love to join in. I am 6 days post op. I had the realize band "installed" on May 24th. So far, so good. I'm on full liquids right now. The only thing that has bothered me so far has been cold water, it caused a real tightness in my chest that felt like a fist under my breastbone. My weight loss has been 4 lbs. since surgery- should it be more?
I got to where I don't even like cold water anymore. Weird, I know. I just sip on room temp water all day long. It is important to get at least 8 cups in a day. Also, I would recommend to start walking. Every little bit helps.
See you around the boards.
Best of luck,
Heather
Good luck!!
6-7-13 band removed. No revision. Facebook Failed Lapbands and Realize Bands group and WLS-Support for Regain and Revision Group
Firstly, WELCOME TO THE LOSER'S BENCH in the WINNER's CIRCLE !!
Secondly, you're doing fantastic. DO NOT COMPARE your weight loss with someone else's. We all start at different points.
Many may compare their lost to someone else’s, and get discouraged.
The amount of weight lost is affected by many factors. Everyone loses weight at different rates. It has to do with age, gender, one’s weight, exercise, etc.. A 10 pound lost to one person could be as affected as a 40 pound lost to another. Think of it this way: If a 400-pound person loses 40 pounds; a 300-pound person loses 30 pounds, a 200-pound person loses 20 pounds, and a 100-pound person loses 10 pounds – the 400-pound person didn’t necessarily loose more weight than the others. All three lost 10% of their body weight.
Finally, we are a generation of instantaneous results, however remember we didn’t put all the weight on at once, it took years. So don’t you think losing it would take just as long? This isn't one of those miracle instantaneous weight loss programs. Those types of programs always fail. This is a way of life. Plus in all my years of losing weight I’ve come too realized with instantaneous weight lost comes instantaneous weight gain.
Nowhere does any of the literature state you will lose x amount of weight in x days. Think LONG TERM. That’s what I am doing. My new outlook is “Slow and steady wins the race". Even if it take me over 5 years to lose all the weight I want to, I know in the long run I will be happy and healthier. My doctor firmly believes the slower you lose weight, the better chance you have of keeping it off. My doctor reminded me that each pound I gained took time to put on, and it’s going to take some time to lose those same pounds. Try to remind yourself that even if I lost only 1 pound per week, in year’s time I’d be 52 pounds lighter.
Hope this helps
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
