Time4Kindness

I had sleeve surgery in 2015, 6 months later I stopped losing weight, and felt no restriction. I am still obese and need to lose alot of weight according to several of my Drs. and A1c and other bloodwork. If you've had revision are you happy with RNY. Is it worth another surgery? I have an appt next week to discuss with WL surgeon.

My Dr. is talking going from my sleeve to bypass because my sleeve stopped working at 6 months. I've only lost 65 lbs in a year and a half. Has anyone gone from sleeve to bypass and been happier with the change?

I love so many different foods and love to eat! That's most of my problem I guess!!! I am hopeing that my desire to eat all the time goes away after surgery!!! Does it??? Decided on the Sleeve. Praying that I don't desire food as much after! All input is greatly appreciated!!!

Just to let you Bariatric Bullies know--when someone posts a question here it is because they truly don't know or want constructive criticism! Not to be laughed at or made fun of or be answered condisendingly! Some of us know more than others and that's why we are here! You are not supposed to be a BULLY about it! I for one have been talked down to and literally laughed at for my question about protein!! I was new an knew very little about it and thought I was safe to ask anything here! BOY WAS I WRONG!!! There a quite a few Bariatric Bullies here! Grow up and be an adult already! I wondered why children bully and now I see its adults as well! =

Okay lipsticklady! Seems Ive struck a cord! Are you stalking me? Really you have to comment every couple hours on my post? I get what your saying OVER AND OVER again! Just leave me alone already! And there is a difference between somebody being mean to someone else and someone voiceing the wrong in that! I was voicing the wrong in that! Now Im done with this site and people just like you! Grow up! I don't need your comments day after day comeing at me! You said your view now shut up about it and leave me alone! Funny how when someone stands up for themselves the bullies get sooooo upset! Go get a punching bag to let off your anger and mean streak Ive seen from you not only on my post but others, because Im so done with you!

I'm not saying everyone here is a bully! I'm just saying there are those small few that ruin it! I mean for someone to laugh and say mean things because of the way I worded something and call me dramatic is mean! I was really serious and looking for advice! Most here are very helpful but there are some that are mean with their answers! JUST SAYIN!!

I was finally approved May 27th!!! I was and am very excited. Yet still a little apprehensive because my 24 year old daughter who is a CNA is against me getting the sleeve! She says she helps patients that have bariatric surgery and its not good. She is trying to be supportive and offered to help me diet another way, But Ive done all the diets out there numerous times. Everyone else is supportive of my decision, but I guess Im dwelling on her feelings about it because she does work as a CNA in a hospital. Ive done so much research and reading about the sleeve and feel I am well informed and not going into this blindly. Just curious about others thoughts on this subject and their family members feelings towards you getting bariatric surgery? But she is scareing me a bit!

I am waiting for my approval and surgery date and read a lot about sugar free Jello and POPSICLES--- why do they have to be sugar free considering jello doent have a lot of sugar anyways??? I CANNOT STAND THE TASTE OF SUGAR FREE!!! What to do??? Please be nice and please help with any suggestions.

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I was set that I was gonna get the bypass surgery, but I don't have a date yet, still doing presurgery appointments. But I am hearing the sleeve is better to get than the bypass!?!? What is the consensus on these two surgeries?? Help please!!!

Yes that is true--she does see only the troubled cases, and not the successful cases that out weigh the bad ones. Thank you for that point. I appreciate it! I'm a RN too and getting my sleeve was one of the best decisions I have made in a long time. Your daughter works as a CNA at a hospital? I guess I can see where that would cloud ones perspective on bariatric surgeries. People go to the hospital because they're sick and have problems.. she doesn't see the majority of people who DON'T have issues and are successful with it. She only sees the bad cases, which I'd be willing to bet are only a small percentage of the good ones. If you've done your research, you know that WLS isn't a quick fix. It still requires work and commitment on your part. As with anything, there are potential complications.. but you can look at statistics and make an informed decision as to whether or not surgery is worth the risk to you. I know for me, at least, it definitely was. Like I said.. best decision I've made in a while.

Getting my sleeve in August. I was on a 6 month Dr. supervised diet with my regular Dr. which he tried me on diet pills and exercise and watching what I ate with a food diary, kept track of my weight and Id go in every month. I also had a sleep study done. It was easy, but I felt like I didn't sleep a wink--LOL! Good luck to you!

Welcome and after a lot of research and reading, I finally decided on the sleeve, mainly because of the extended release meds I take, which you cannot take with the bypass. Also felt better not messing with my plumbing, but not against others doing it, it just wasn't right for me. You have lots of time to make an informed decision. Best of luck to you on your new journey to a healthy new you!

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Its been 2 weeks since my paperwork has been submitted!! Congrats to you for getting approved so quickly. When I call insurance to check my status they act as if Im bothering them, but I so anxious to be approved, Ugh so annoyed at this point with this process! Happy for you and you getting a surgery date!! Awsome!

My 23 year old daughter is a CNA and she is against me doing the sleeve surgery ! I have done my research and feel very good about my decision to do it. I know its hard when a loved one is not on board, but there are just some decisions as adults we just have to make for ourselves. I know its out of love and concern they have their views. Just know you are doing this for your overall health and continueing to live an overweight lifestyle can be bad for you too. Good luck to you, hope things start looking up for you and your daughter

I was thin most of my life and just started being overweight in my early 40s, (im 45 now), And comeing from both sides as far as thin and FAT--- I can say I prefer thinner, because I can shop for clothes a lot easier and paint my toe nails easier, not sweat as I try on clothes for heavy people, and be just plain as day--- Healthier! Ugh I cannot wait to lose my weight and be happier and healthier

I have a ninja and love it! It will blend all frozen friuts awsomely!!! I use it everyday for fruit / kale smoothies!!! Good luck!

Not that I've found! I tryed everything. I wish there was a delete option!

Congrats! I'm still waiting for approval! Iam getting anxious with the waiting! Hope things go well.

I was just reading a lot of what people say on here and those were some of the main foods! Geeze!!! You take yourself way to seriously Linda!!! And that's what I was doing, asking for advice! Its people like you that I was speaking about! Nothing nice to say, just criticize ! I don't care who likes my post, Im here to get info, like most people here that aren't out to make people feel bad for asking a question!!! Very simple! So you can eat refried Beans and other Protein sources. Nothing wrong with chicken, so why would you be "doomed" - that is just a little dramatic for some so maybe it came across wrong. We are only doomed if we choose to be. This WLS works and there are wonderful people here who can give you excellent guidance. Just ask for advice. Everything is not about eggs and red meat. Do you have a diet plan from your NUT or surgeon? No one doesn't "like" your post, there are just many options out there. At 3 months post op I was told I was eating too much protein. So change your diet. Very simple. Individually we are all different. Besides my hair is falling out and I am preoccupied thinking I might be bald!!!

Try adding PB2 its available at GNC where I get it for $4.00. It adds Protein and a much better peanut butter taste to the Protein shakes ( which I cant stand the taste of without PB2). Its really yummy that way! Give it a try, cant really go wrong for that price. Good luck to you!

Congrats to you!! That's wonderful, I am waiting on my approval, hoping for this week to get it! Insurance company is not good at returning calls from my Drs. office! Ugh!!! Great news for you!

Ive just never been a red meat eater, not saying theres anything wrong with it, I do cook it for my family, I just don't like it, as for yogurt-- I just don't like texture and milky taste it has. Another thing I don't like is when someone doesn't like your post and instead of ignoring it they find it necessary to be rude about it! The forums on this site are for everyone who has questions, No one is forcing anyone to read or respond to any post. So if you don't have anything nice or helpful to say then don't say anything at all! Some people have no lives and find a need to be rude to those of us who do! You know who you are! Grow Up!!!

I know of all the things to be scared about mine may be silly, but I am wondering about the lovenox injections you have to give yourself for 10 days after surgery!?!?! I went to the site to read about it, but real life people who have done it may ease my mind better. Is it hard, does it hurt like a regular shot does, does it hurt more being in the stomach area?? Any insight is greatly appreciated!