skyewolfe

About an hour west of London, just north of maidenhed. Left to get as far away from and abusive rrlarelationship as I could

I was told that the diarrhea was because our bodies couldn't process Fat the same way

Thank you! I'll get some and start taking them now

Does biotin come in chewable or anything? Because I was told after the surgery all my pills have to be chewable, liquid, dissolvable, or crushable

You misunderstand I used to live in England for almost 8 years.

I live in Ohio now. I see you're from Cheshire, I used to live high Wycombe (a couple of hours from you)

Go to the menu section and the top right corner, and click patients. You can update your surgery information there. And congrats! My surgery is on March 2nd

Thankfully my boyfriend is supportive, I have a wonderful counselor, a friend who had the surgery a year ago, plus a couple of other friends I can talk to about it. tbh, when my counselor asked me what was making me the most anxious about the surgery, my answer was "I'm afraid of dying on the operating table"

That's how I am. I'm not looking forward to it and have actually been looking into ways to lessen the effect xD Was any one terrified of complications during the surgery? I have never had a major surgery before and the thought of complications is the only thing making me super anxious about the surgery itself

Well other than the diarrhea, and the gallstones I was warned about hair loss as well. But really I'm just wondering if there's anything that you wish someone had warned you about before hand. I want to make sure that I'm as prepared as I can be lol

So no one has had any actual surprising side effects? Any one experience gall bladder issues afterwards? It's another "surprise side-effect" someone told me about.

Hello, My doctor wants me to undergo Bariatric surgery because I'm 5'3" and weigh 289lbs. My BMI is 51 and I have been dieting and exercising all year without any results whatsoever (have not even dropped one pound). I have arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetes, a thyroid condition, PCOD and ulcerative colitis. All of which my doctor thinks can be helped by weightloss. Part of the "preparation" I guess you can call it is I have to watch a bunch of videos explaining the different types (band, sleeve and bypass). I was wondering if any one could tell me what kind of success they've had with the different ones, and if possible, share their stories (I know it may be personal, so I won't try to push any one or anything). I won't lie. I'm a bit anxious about all of this. I have never had any surgery before in my entire life, and this seems like it's a major surgery. But if it will help me get healthier and get some of my medical conditions under control, then I am willing to give it a shot. Any help would be appreciate, thank you

Hmm you're the first one I've seen mention kinks. How did you know you had a kink? And how did they dilate it to fix it? Do you get them often?

Lots of posts again (my fault definitely. My boyfriend and I got roped into helping his sister move. Then I was just in too much pain last night to want to do anything) I exercise as often as I can. Before the fibromyalgia kicked in back in April, I was going on 2 mile walks every day. Oh wow, I'm glad you warned me about the restrictions lessening over time. I will definitely have to keep on myself about keeping with healthy choices. I typically eat healthy any ways (my meals consist of between 100-200 calories per serving. I will have to check out the menus people have posted. Though I'm sure I won't be able to copy them, it will give me a general idea. I never even considered the possibility of not being able to comfortably eat certain foods afterwards. I can't eat seafood or shellfish (allergic), so for meat, my diet consists mostly of chicken as I don't care for red meat. I'll have to look into stocking up on protein shakes and vitamins before the surgery. I already told my boyfriend that I want to get a couple of cases of bottled water for after the surgery (we drink gallons of water instead of tap because the tap water where we live is pretty gross). Wow, it seems like pretty much everyone on here who went with the band has switched to the sleeve. I swear, coming here was the best idea I have had with all of this because I would have gone with the band otherwise! I agree Little Green. I intend to gather as much information as I can and talk to my doctor about them. But right now, I am leaning towards the sleeve. It seems to be the most helpful to everyone on here. I wouldn't trust books tbh, I'd much rather hear success (or even problem) stories from people who actually went through it. They can tell you things that doctors can't or wouldn't think about. I already see a therapist every two weeks, and I've already mentioned the surgery to her on the phone. I'll be speaking to her about it more when I see her on Thursday. As for the relationship, he's not the type to get jealous (thankfully. I get more jealous than he does because I have low self-esteem!). I think he's just insecure about his weight more than he lets on. I'll make sure I show him, rather than tell him, that I have no intention of leaving him. Like I said to him, he loved me even when I'm fat. And in my mind, that means he is a keeper. He doesn't want me because I look like a model or whatever. He wants me because of who I am, and not what I am. I'm not expecting my arthritis to go away (and definitely not the fibro). My arthritis happened when I was a size 16 because I fell throught a hole one story down and injured by spine. Hmm I think I may do research on the RNY and the Sleeve. Though, given that some of you had mentioned that given the hormonal conditions, sleeve may be best. To all of you who are currently scheduled, good luck! I completed my video seminar and am waiting for them to call me to start scheduling appointments. I'm to the point where I just can't wait to get it done. I'm going to florida end of the month to get my stuff (the move up here was spur of the moment so a lot of my belongings are still down there). I had intended to just throw out the clothes too small for me now, but I think I'll keep them lol. Being able to wear some cute clothes is one of the things I look forward to. It's so depressing going to Wal-Mart or something and just not being able to find anything that fits

Lots of posts. I'll just do a mass reply instead of quoting them all lol. For me, not reaching my "ideal weight" has nothing to do with not thinking it would be possible, and everything to do with what size I feel I would be happy at. I would not want to go below a size 14 tbh. I always had large breasts (even at a size 16, my breast were a DD). So I feel that reaching my "ideal weight" may cause issues with that. And yes, my doctor is very understanding. She knows how long I have been dieting and exercising. She had me keep a food journal including nutritional content and was shocked to see that I was consuming between 700 and 1,050 calories a day most of the time. Neither of us could really figure out why the weight wasn't coming off. So, I spoke to her and we both agreed this was the next logical step. It sounds like most of you went with the sleeve, and your reasons are very sound and makes me feel loads better and more confident about choosing the sleeve surgery. Obviously, I will discuss any concerns I may have about my various medical conditions and how they may be affected by the surgery with a doctor just to make sure that I choose the right one. I'm also glad to hear that I'm not the only one overweight with hyperthyroidism due to Graves Disease! I feel better about that now because everyone I see with hyperthyroidism is skinny! Thankfully my blood pressure and cholesterol have never been an issue. I avoid any deep fried foods as often as I can (I won't lie. Sometimes I get a small fry and cheeseburger from mcdonalds if I am out and about for an entire day and need a quick snack. Considered their salads until I saw the calorie content of them! Hard to believe a small fry and cheeseburger is the healthier choice). And I'm not really sure why I never had high blood pressure, especially since it runs in my family. I am on lisinopril (only for a few months so far), but that is just for kidney protection due to the Type 2 Diabetes. I see many of you talk about how little you ate after the surgery. What kind of restriction can I expect? I'd hate to go into it expecting one thing only to find out it was worse or something after. Honestly, one of the things I look forward to the most is buying new clothes. Yes, it can be expensive, but right now, I have a hard time finding things to fit me unless I go to Lane Bryant or Torrids at the mall. I cant just go to Wal-Mart and buy a pair of jeans like I used to! I hate clothes shopping now because it makes me depressed when everything I try on just doesn't fit. I went to try on swimsuits the other day and it just killed me. The largest size I found at Wal-Mart was a size 24 and I couldn't fit into it I actually broke down in the changing room, just sat there on the bench crying. I have very low self-esteem and most of it is based on my weight. While I am fully accepting of other people who are plus size, and feel they are beautiful just as they are and that you can be beautiful at any size, I do not feel that way about myself. I'll tell a friend bigger than me that she's stunning and I mean it. Then I look at myself in the mirror and say (pardon the language) "Look at your fat ass. You're disgusting and ugly. It's a wonder Chris (my boyfriend) is even attracted to you). lol, Chris actually said last night that when I lose all of the weight I'll probably upgrade my boyfriend (he weighs 364lbs and while he doesn't act it, I think he is self-conscious about that fact). But I assured him that wouldn't ever happen. Yes, typically thinner people have a wider variety of partners to chose from, however, he loves me even when I'm fat. It means he is a keeper and I wouldn't trade that for anything. I love hearing all of your success stories, I really do. It's helped calm my fears and such. I finished the video seminar last night that the Cleveland Clinic requires, and did their test. Hopefully I'll hear back from them this upcoming week. While I would like to wait until after the first of the year to actually do the surgery (for a couple of reasons. 1. That way my bf can get time off of work for my recovery, and 2. While I never gorge at the holidays, I feel it would be cruel to go through them that soon after the surgery.)

lol thats good at least. I wasn't sure if some part of you would know something inside of you was different. It feels like something that would happen. I did the search and it seems people had mixed results with fibro post op. So I guess it all depends on the person. One thing I do know though. According to doctors my "ideal weight" is like.... 137? I'd be happy just to get to 200 or even a size 16.

Once I figure out how to do a search, I'll try that. Thank you. I do have another question, that I just thought of. After the surgery.... Do you... Well feel different internally? I mean, can you tell something is missing, or rearranged or added or something?

Oh! I see them in this quote post (odd I can't see it in the original). Wow you are definitely unrecognisable, I'm really glad that you had such success. It gives me a lot of hope.

I'm sorry I don't see the pictures. Yet another success story for the sleeve. You guys are making me feel better about choosing that option actually (which is good since like I'd mentioned, that was the one that scared me the most). I would like to be able to do at least some of the walking I used to, like you seem to be able to. I know that the pain won't go completely away since there is no cure or anything for fibromyalgia. Is the one day hospital stay the norm for the sleeve surgery? Or was yours just that well.... good? (feels weird saying it like that). I'm not too worried about small scares tbh. Several years ago, I had really severe depression and cut myself several times, so my arms are already full of them. I mean, I wouldn't be thrilled if the scar is big and ugly, but well.... You have to take the bad with the good

Don't worry, I understand what you're talking about. It wasn't emotional eating for it, it was more comfort. I have some comfort foods as well (things my grandfather would make for me when I was little). At this point, I do want the surgery. Naturally I'm scared and anxious about it (I'd assume that's normal for any one having major surgery, especially if it's their very first surgery). Thankfully I'll have my boyfriend with me through this. We live together so I know he'll be here to help me with things. I've even convinced him to stay at the hospital with me and take the time off of work so I won't be alone after the surgery (I won't lie. It didn't take much convincing at all. He just said it has to be done after New Years so he can use vacation time for it). Are vitamins very important to take after the surgery, or is that just a personal choice?

See, the strange thing for me is,, my thyroid disease is HYPERthyroidism (the one skinny people typically have. I mean, really, why cant I have THAT side effect?) I try to do as much exercising as I can. I have fibromyalgia and arthritis with no pain medications at this moment (I see a pain management doctor on the 6th). I'm glad you mentioned that the band is usually ineffective with PCOS, because thats one of the things I want to get under control.

And sorry, I do intend to ask as many questions as I can. While yes, these videos are helpful, and I'm sure the doctors will be as well. I feel it's best to speak to those who have actually had the procedure. They can tell me things a doctor wouldn't think about because they are the ones who actually had to deal with it

It sounds like both of you believe the sleeve is the better option. I won't lie, the thought of having that much of my stomach removed does make me a little squeamish (lol like I said, never had surgery not even for tonsils, so the thought of parts of me that should be in me being removed is a bit icky to me right now). The videos I'm having to watch don't cover a duodenal switch (at least I don't think they do. They only mentioned covering 3 types). Listening to both of your experiences with the band, maybe I won't go with that one. The only 2 things that drew me to it were the fact that it had minimal risks and that nothing was removed. May I ask how long you were in the hospital for after the sleeve surgery? Thats also a concern for me since I hate being hospitalised. I understand that sometimes it's necessary, but i get very bored in them very quickly >.< Also, what type of after care did you have to have? Was it difficult to adjust to the sleeve?

Thankfully I'm not a binge or emotional eater (in fact, if I'm stressed or upset, I have pretty much no appetite. Do you have any suggestions for helping to get my head in the right place? Isn't the sleeve the one where 80% of the stomach is removed? (Its the procedure the video is talking about now). I'm glad you warned me about the banding, I was considering going with that one, but now i'll ask someone from the medical team I have to see about the slipping issue.