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    Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

    Hello Everyone, I haven't posted on here for ages. I didn't know where else to post this thread.

    Last time I was on Atkins I lost about 40lbs and then got pregnant. My son is almost 11 months now and I haven't got back on Atkins because I am nursing him. In the past I have done Atkins about 3 times and each time I would lose the same 40lbs, stale, and then loose interest/motivation.

    In all 3 of my pregnancies I peak at 265lbs and lose 40lbs in two weeks after delivery. I don't know what's with me and 40lbs but it is easy to lose. Well some how I now am at a all time high and weigh more than I have weighed even 9 months pregnant! I now weigh 277lbs! my BMI is 49!!! and I feel like death. I can barely breath, I can't stand for long before my back goes out. I have a live in housekeeper/cook/nanny because it is difficult for me to do any of the things I should be doing with out help. I feel like crying typing this because it is time for me to go take a bath and I know that will be difficult. By the time I finisdh and get dressed I will be exhausted and sore. I resent my dh for still being sexually attracted to me because I would rather he not touch me. I want to cry everytime he approached me. One day I slipped my hand under the cover to secretly wake up my baby so that he would leave me alone.

    Anyway...... I love Atkins but I know me and I just can't do it for the long haul without help. I am scheduled to have Laprasropic Gastric Banding (not bypass) in less than two weeks. I came back to this boatrd because I do want to low carb after the band and I like this board. I will not be doing Atkins for the most part but I will incorporate a lot of things learned here into my WOE. As a bandster we are to eat protein first (very slow, small bites, and chew chew chew), then vegies, and if their is room left then a small amount of good carbs. I wish I could just do Atkins, but I know when I need help. The band is a tool that will help me, God Willing.

    I saw a post by 2Bigformysize...I would like to say hello to her and anyone else who remembers me. How is Brooke? Can someone send me her picture trail page?

    All comments welcome. I do not offend easily.
    Dh and I started Atkins together 6/26/03

    me 253/217/150
    dh dropped out about 1 month later!
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  • #2
    Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

    Good luck with your surgery Kabeerah, you can still do a modified Atkins type diet after the surgery. I think Lisa (fr1endly2) is doing similar and she had the bypass. Welcome back!

    Kathy


    SW 277 left photo 203 right photo F

    1st new goal, back to the right photo weight
    next goal 170
    “Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”—LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

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    • #3
      Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

      Thank you, that's exactly what I plan on doing.
      Dh and I started Atkins together 6/26/03

      me 253/217/150
      dh dropped out about 1 month later!

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      • #4
        Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

        Here's is Brook's page: http://www.brookjay.net/melting.html

        Good luck to you.

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        • #5
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          I am glad you are here, and look forward to get to know you.
          ~Lauren~



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          • #6
            Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

            welcome back! Congrats on the new baby. Have you discussed your feeling with your doc? those are some very normal after baby feelings about sex too.

            Brook has a journal in the journal chats if you want to check on her and leave a message.

            Micro mini had vertical bandingand did Atkins after as did Lisa, fr1endly2, who just posted pics a few weeks ago of the great success she has had doing Atkins using her surgery as a tool. Once your body gets used to the banded tummy you will be abkle to eat other foods too as I'm sure you can learn all about on the support boards for GBS
            by the book atkinseer

            started 6/1/02 at 313
            goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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            • #7
              Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

              Hi Kabeerah! I'm sorry to hear of your struggles.
              One thought that hit me, after having four kids myself, is that you sound depressed! For me it was the lack of sleep i was getting with my oldest when i was breast feeding her. Let me tell you, im a serious wreck if i don't get enough sleep! So like 2big said, maybe it would be a good idea to talk to your doctor also about these feelings you've been having. It might not have so much to do with your weight as with post partum depression?
              Whatever you decide to do we'll be here to help! Good luck to you hon!!

              restarted 7/23/09 HW 338/SW 280/ CW 261.2/ GW 185 37yrs/5'11

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              • #8
                Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

                Lauren, thanks for the link

                2Big, I MISSED YOU! I think you are getting the band mixed up with bypass. Micro had the bypass. The band is less invasive. There is no cutting, stapling, rerouting, or malabsorption. Its purely restrictive. They place a band around your stomach and it can be adjusted by filling or unfilling it with saline water. If complications arise it can be removed. I think of it like a belt. If your pants get to big you tighten it, if too tight you loosen it a notch.

                sombersusie...i think u hit the nail right on the head (did i get that right?). the other day i was at a gathering, when nobody was looking a friend walked over to me and whisp[ered in my ear, 'you are depressed". i said is it that obvious? she said yes. i saiod lets talk later i'm about to cry.

                i have a psych eval next week before the surgury...i'll bring it up threre. i'm thinking of getting some st. johns wort but have to see if its ok with nursing.

                thanks everybody
                Dh and I started Atkins together 6/26/03

                me 253/217/150
                dh dropped out about 1 month later!

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                • #9
                  Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

                  no micro said she have vertical banding not bypass but she didn't have adjustable like you do. I'd be worried about that adjusting cause you could still say okay today I will let it out and go for it and restart tomorrow or does your doc control the sizing?

                  Glad you will bring this up at your psych evaluation.
                  by the book atkinseer

                  started 6/1/02 at 313
                  goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                  • #10
                    Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

                    Kabeerah, I just wanted to welcome you back to the board. My wife (sombersusie) is so much more wise -- of course -- on the real topics at hand (pregnancy), so I would just I hope you follow her thoughts. Good for you for taking control of your health and making the decision to not just being content. In either case, the real goal is just to have you healthy and happy with yourself. Again welcome to the board.
                    Kent - 35-M-6'4"
                    HW 429/SW 411/CW 229/GW 225
                    Started 3-31-04 - 211 Total pounds down (was 21

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                    • #11
                      Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

                      I almost had the banding done too, but decided to give atkins one more shot. My mother just got the band about 6 weeks ago and is kind of doing low-carb along with it as well. Any step towards better health is a good thing, no matter what that step is. I wish you the best, let us know how you are doing along the way
                      F/29/5'2
                      HW262/SW195/CW189/GW135
                      Did Atkins back in 2005 and went from 262 to 182!
                      Starting Nov 4th 2009 again at 195
                      First mini-goal: 187 by thanksgiving
                      Second mini-goal: 181 by Xmas trip to see in-laws in LA, size 14's!



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                      • #12
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                        Thanks Kent...you look fab! Way to go Susie!!!

                        2Big (you should put 'was' in front of your name), lol...no way do i control the restriction level. If ppl did that they would be like a kid with a balloon. You go to the doc for adjustments. From what I hear it can take several adjustments to get your 'sweet spot'. Portion control is my weakness. I can be full and still want to clean my plate or want more because it is good or jus cuz...the band willnot allow me to overeat.

                        I really wanted to do the maintance stage of Atkins while pregnant and/or nursing but with out ketosis I had no control of my portions and craved carbs. Even with ketosis my portions would be out there...not because I was hungry all the time but just being greedy.

                        Thanks so much everybody for the warm welcome back.
                        Dh and I started Atkins together 6/26/03

                        me 253/217/150
                        dh dropped out about 1 month later!

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                        • #13
                          Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

                          Mary-Chan your success with Atkins and your weight loss is outstanding. Please keep me posted on your mom's progress. There is a message board structured like this one for banders, lapbandtalk.com if your mom needs online support.
                          Dh and I started Atkins together 6/26/03

                          me 253/217/150
                          dh dropped out about 1 month later!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

                            Originally posted by kabeerah
                            ....

                            I really wanted to do the maintance stage of Atkins while pregnant and/or nursing but with out ketosis I had no control of my portions and craved carbs. Even with ketosis my portions would be out there...not because I was hungry all the time but just being greedy.

                            Thanks so much everybody for the warm welcome back.
                            that is one of the reasons folk need to do induction and OWL cause it is the portion control we learn and practice in OWL that helps us know what size food our body needs when we hit premaintenance and the appetite suppersion id gone. i know Dr Atkins says you will be surprised it is back but doesn't go into details about it and what to do so you are out there in space having to regulate yourself like those folk on the low cal low fat plans have been from day one. We are supposed to because we have been practicing doing it and know what foods will spike us from our OWL experiences control ourselves but that was a real struggle for me and many others as you can see from the I did Atkins yrs ago lost it all and regained and am back intros.

                            I hope all goes well for you and your appointment this week will adress those depression feelings you are having.
                            by the book atkinseer

                            started 6/1/02 at 313
                            goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                            • #15
                              Re: Scheduled For Gastric Band Surgury

                              I just wanted to wish you well and welcome you back.

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