-
Content Count
161 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Blogs
Store
WLS Magazine
Podcasts
Everything posted by frozengrapes
-
Hate bypass
frozengrapes replied to DesperateEC's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had the RNY about 7 months ago for the same exact reason, the GERD was unbarable. I also gained a little weight back from eating carbs to try and stop the burning. I lost about 25 lbs pretty quickly after surgery, but havent lost a lb in the last 3 months. I am happy with my loss and am about the same weight i was at lowest with sleeve. Sometimes I miss me sleeve because the full feeling just isnt the same. Sometimes I think i eat a bit more because I dont have it. But in reality I think im eating about the same. -
Hate bypass
frozengrapes replied to DesperateEC's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Diabetes, blood pressure, and a couple of other health issues. So, they do, just not as common. -
Hate bypass
frozengrapes replied to DesperateEC's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
That was my weight loss about the 6 month post sleeve weight, which is when I stopped posting. I lost another 10 lbs , then gained about 10 back in the last year once my GERD got really bad. Almost 55 lbs, gained back 10, now lost 15. So, all and all 5 lbs less then before GERD. Original BMI 35.5 -
Hate bypass
frozengrapes replied to DesperateEC's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Same surgery date and have only lost 15! I do not have a lot to lose so I get it, I just thought it would be more when eating 750 high protein, low fat, low sugar diet. And If I cant lose on a post diet, diet, then what? And yes I exercise. On a positive note I have had normal blood sugar and off all meds since my first surgery. In 4 years with the sleeve was able to keep most of the weight off. -
Hate bypass
frozengrapes replied to DesperateEC's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
They both change your metabolism so I do not know what else there could be? -
Hate bypass
frozengrapes replied to DesperateEC's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I agree, not having the restriction makes it a lot more difficult. I'm eating less, excercising more, and the weight isn't coming off at all like it did. My metabolism hasn't change, and im more hungry than I was after sleeve. Self control isn't a problem right now, but I know if I do not lose weight it will become a problem. -
Hate bypass
frozengrapes replied to DesperateEC's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
The bypass does alot more than the sleeve ever could... Please explain what exactly more does it do? -
I have used the vitamin patch since my sleeve 4 years ago, and have continued them since my bypass.
-
Reflux remains after revision 😩
frozengrapes replied to itzmekc's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
So far, so good with the GERD issues. However my GERD didn't start for about 2 years after my sleeve. I feel very different. With the sleeve I felt full and it was very high up in the midchest area, not quite a pain but an uncomfortable feeling. It was very obvious when I was full. Now I do not have that at all. I was worried about it. It seems now I do not get any fell feeling in my chest. I just kind of don't feel hungry after a bit of food. No pain, no discomfort, just lose that hungry feeling. I do have EXTREME gas almost every evening, sometimes very very painful. I had not had that at all with the sleeve. I am at week 9 just starting on a regular diet again. I have had no issues with any of the foods I have tried. Just bloating and gas most evenings. Good luck with your surgery and if you have any questions please let me know. -
Forced to do Bypass
frozengrapes replied to Christina.Rose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have an excercise routine the same one ive been doing the last 3 years, Ive been following a diet for the last 3 years, so obviously I can, but thanks. My comment was about feeling different and how that might affect me. Thanks for your help. -
Disappointed...
frozengrapes replied to ge0rgette2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have slacked on my exercise since surgery, I was going to pilates 3 days a week, but that is gone for now. I have done some walking, but I need a class setting to push me. Plus the weather has been shitty! -
Forced to do Bypass
frozengrapes replied to Christina.Rose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I also feel much less restriction, and that is part of my worry. -
Disappointed...
frozengrapes replied to ge0rgette2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My surgeon has be checking in with me by phone. I am grateful that things for the most part have been going well and ive had no majors issues. Im having a LOT of gas pains in the evening, but other that that I'm doing ok. How about you? I am not happy that I haven't been losing any weight. Where in LI? I have family in Patchogue and surrounding areas. -
Reflux remains after revision 😩
frozengrapes replied to itzmekc's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I hope things get better for you. Let me know if something changes for you, or any issues come up. -
Forced to do Bypass
frozengrapes replied to Christina.Rose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am taking 40 mg 1x per day. I will be taking it for 6 months. I was taking it 2x a day before surgery. I didn't expect to lose like the first time, but I did expect to lose something on 700 calories mostly protein. If I gain I do not know how I would mentally handle that!! -
You are doing better than me! I lost 13 the 1st 3 and 1 -2 the next 3 weeks! so, 7 weeks out and only 14 lb loss!
-
Disappointed...
frozengrapes replied to ge0rgette2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my surgery on 3/9, the same day the hospital had their 1st 2 virus patients. One my 2nd day, they stopped allowing visitors. If I had known what was to happen, I would have postponed. No one should be in a hospital now unless they virus. The surgery also makes you high risk for virus. It's way too scary. I have not been able to have any post op visits, since my Drs office is in hospital. I live very close to Manhattan, and in a hotspot. I'm 6.5 weeks out and haven't seen a dr since. -
Reflux remains after revision 😩
frozengrapes replied to itzmekc's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had surgery a few days after you , for similar reasons. I am also having some symptoms I take the meds and they help but WTF? -
Forced to do Bypass
frozengrapes replied to Christina.Rose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just had a revision on 3/9 I had a sleeve 8/2016. I lost 50 lbs. I had GERD before the sleeve but not too bad. The first 2 years after sleeve my GERD was nearly gone. BUT then it came back with a vengeance. It was awful, waking from sleep with bile in my throat, burning all day everyday, and the tightness in my chest. Top that off with a hernia and a fold in my sleeve. I started gaining weight back because crackers and bread were the only thing that made me feel better.My Dr gave me 2 choices, live with it, or do revision. I lived with it for about 8 more months and could no longer do it. I was honestly afraid to do another surgery. I am in week 6.5 post surgery, and am very disappointed at my weight loss so far. I lost 13 lbs, the first 3 weeks and only 1-3 the next 3 weeks. I'm only eating 700 cal a day an losing nothing. AND I have had days where I have some GERD. I am taking my meds and they help but I thought I would have none. The biggest issue I have is the fear that I feel totally different. With my sleeve I felt full really quickly and knew when I was full. So far I feel like I can eat more, I haven't, but I feel like I will be able to. I don't get the same feeling. My thought was that at least I'll lost weight after doing this again, but it doesn't seem like that will be happening. -
I hate water!
frozengrapes replied to frozengrapes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hope so, it was one of the only habits I had! -
I do not understand. I am 8 weeks post op. I have lost almost 30 lbs!!!! Before surgery I loved Water, I drank it all day, at least 640z. Now I hate it. I can not drink more than 80z or so. What is going on? I drink sugar free juice, tea, etc. but I can not get the water down. I just have no desire for it. Can anyone explain/
-
BEST protien shake option
frozengrapes replied to lemonzinger907's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
pure protein is my favorite by far premier protein is my backup -
700-900 calories a day 8 weeks out
-
A few people know. My husband and 1 of my children, a handful of friends, and 1 co worker, and 1 sister. My father, other sisters and 2 of my kids do not know. Everyone else thinks it was hernia surgery (which I did have on my diaphragm) The diet I am on is for my hernia as far as they are concerned.
-
How do you Track/Journal?
frozengrapes replied to GACaldwell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
sparkpeople