NurseAndi

I am 17 months out of surgery. I have been at goal since feb. However, I have continued to lose weight and I am not trying. I am constantly eating protein most days not enough. I still have difficulty with bread, it fills me up fast. Does anybody else have this problem? My husband is getting concerned and says if I get to 105 he's going to intervene. We are both nurses! I know how I am suppose to eat and I do my best. Any ideas?

Wow... That is kinda crazy. I love OCC! I am so thankful I have been able to achieve what I have. But everything you have listed is pretty much everything I have also been doing. Just beginning to worry.

I was happy at 115.. But now I am down at 110 and getting concerned. My nutritionist initially told me I would only be able to get down to 130 without exercise. I am working out 2 days a week for about an hour and just trying to eat something constantly. My job is demanding, somedays I am running constantly. I hope I can get others input.

I am now over a year post op and I was the same way prior to surgery. I did every possible research available. Was constantly emailing my doctors office with questions. It was all I could think about or talk about. After my surgery and the weight began to melt away, it became more of who I was and my obsession became less and less and it was more just a part of life. I have been at goal now for 5 months and now my reality is trying to eat enough to to keep my weight maintained. It's easy to start losing again if you're not careful. My sleeve has been a blessing. I would not change anything for the world. I am truly a much happier me and I can enjoy outdoor activities and exercise without being in pain. Good luck on your new adventures.

Also, sorry I didn't address the other fear.. Things do change. You will change. I know I tend to look at myself more and be proud of my body. Just try to stay humble and not become to wrapped up in how you look or how you have changed. Change can be good and when you are getting healthy that is even better. You will do great!

I am over a year out of surgery. I have been at goal weight since approx 10 months. I am a nurse and I was back to work after 5 days. I had very little pain and discomfort. No complications! Best decision I ever made. I also had my surgery in Mexico, Dr Ortiz and his team were amazing. Any questions I had pre-during-post surgery have been answered immediately. I take 1 B12 shot once a month and my labs have been prefect since.

I'm sorry you met such criticism last time. I am recently divorced, he was very controlling and abusive to my children. I was sleeved last march, I would first off like to know how much weight you have gained? Sometimes you can fluctuate. You are strong for getting out of your situation. I have some stress and sleep issues due to my job. I am using medication to help with those problems. I have lost all the weight that I intended to lose however I having a hard time with exercise. You can do it, like I said you are strong. Just need to figure out what is holding you up. Are you logging your food? Plus weight loss slows down when you get close to the 6 months. Then 3 weeks goes by and there's another 3-4 pounds. I'm here if you need someone!

Thanks for posting! It's nice to see someone else who started with a low BMI being so successful 11 months later! I am 9 months behind you and hope to see the same success! Yes, my BMI was on the lower side but happy to report most of my physical problems have resolved. I'm just below my goal so I'm trying to maintain and gain a couple pounds back. It is a struggle sometimes due to work and school schedules.. Congrats to you and hoping for the same success.

Many things can cause an "abnormal" EKG. If you have not had symptoms previously she is correct it is probably nothing. The cardio clearance is just to make sure they aren't missing something that could cause issues in surgery and postoperative. Good luck! Sleeve was the best decision I ever made. 11 months later and still loving it

Hope all is going well! I am so glad your time finally came

I very much agree with OTR... However I had VSG on march 20, best decision I ever made. I am a snacker and if I taste something really good. I won't stop until it is gone. However, since my surgery (in Tijuana with Dr Ariel Ortiz...who is amazing along with his wonderfully amazing staff!!!) I can actually feel when I am getting full and it makes me not want to take another bite because once I pass that threshold fun things do not happen. I also never feel hungry. While this is different for everyone, I have to actually make it a point to eat at the proper times. It is also hard because I really do not crave anything anymore. I am a floor nurse and I returned to work 5 days after surgery. I was a little fatigued at first but after my first week back I was ok. I have had zero complications and i am so far very pleased with my results. i had a lower BMI but i have lost 23 pounds so far.I know nothing about RNY except all the re routing stuff. I did not want any of that. However I met a couple in Tijuana, who had VSG a year ago. Both were over 300 pounds and now look amazing. They were there to have their extra skin removed. They both were extremely happy with their outcomes. You both have some seriousI medical conditions make sure you research and get as much information as possible. Also, make sure all your questions are answered to YOUR satisfaction. hope this helps.

I met some people at the surgery center where I was sleeved, they said compression clothing helps. You know, like under armor stuff like that. They both learned about it 8 months out but wished they had sooner, but they said it helps and they were both a year out.

I chose to only tell my direct supervisor, who approved my time off and a few other people. I had a CNA i have been friends with for awhile, come up to me recently and ask if I have been starving myself. I ended up telling him I had surgery. Maybe it's better just to tell people... I don't know!

Not to butt in, but 2 weeks should be great as long as you have no complications. I was sleeved on march 20 and was back at work the following Monday. I work a 4 on 2 off schedule on an adult behavior unit. Just no lifting for 2 weeks. The hard part is remembering to drink during your shift...

Congrats that is awesome. I also have a lower bmi I am down 11 since surg and 18 total we are doing great girl....

How scary all this must have been, glad you are doing better. Andi

Anybody having a hard time with cream soup stage. I feel like I want to chew something. I am feeling pretty great 1 week out. I am down 15 pounds total today. Andi