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Does age or menopause make a difference with how much weight is lost.
Ready_4_Changeš posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Iām on the 4th day of my 14 day pre-op diet and been trying to google/research everything I can about the gastric bypass. I came upon an article that essentially said that older and menopausal women are slow to lose and not as great results. I figured this was the place to find out the deal from my peers. I just turned 50, so this article definitely got my mind thinking. What are your experiences or thoughts? I would love to hear.c -
Any April 2021 surgeries?!
Ready_4_Changeš replied to KidaandRoux's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Godd luck! -
Along with many of the reasons listed before but because I have MS I recently read that having 2 or more comorbidities increases the likelihood I will have another relapse. My First relapse caused me to lose feeling From my belly button down to my foot on the right side. I lost the ability to walk and spent over two weeks in the hospital. That was in 2013, and it took to 2018 to get back, mostly, to where I was pre-relapse. I am deathly scared of what second relapse will do to my body . So I consider this surgery a preemptive strike to keep any potential relapses away. of course, I also have my eye on this really cute swimsuit for when I go to the pool or the beach later this summer.šš»āāļøšš»āāļø
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Any April 2021 surgeries?!
Ready_4_Changeš replied to KidaandRoux's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good luck tomorrow! -
Any April 2021 surgeries?!
Ready_4_Changeš replied to KidaandRoux's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good luck. Sending positive thougjts. Hey maybe if you're extra sweet to the nurses they'll let you keep that fashionable nightgown from surgeryš -
Herbals After Bypass
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Marie2021's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I talked to my surgeon about this topic. I have MS, and it does wonders for the painful muscle spasms I tend to get. We are a medical marijuana state, so itās legal. He just said, stop using about a week before surgery and wait about six weeks to start back and definitely not while on pain killers. They also donāt want me vaping. Odds are you will not be the first person to ask you doctor. The are your best source of info about this. But I agree with @Creekimp13 . The munchies are definitely not your friend (or mine) during the losing phase. Best of luck. -
Does age or menopause make a difference with how much weight is lost.
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Ready_4_Changeš's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am so amazed by the many many success stories on this thread. You all have definitely showed me that my goal is attainable. Thank you. -
Does age or menopause make a difference with how much weight is lost.
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Ready_4_Changeš's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thanks for sharing and congratulations on getting to your goal. -
Does age or menopause make a difference with how much weight is lost.
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Ready_4_Changeš's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congratulations on your success and thank you for your story. When youāre nervous about something, common sense tends to go out the window. Thanks for reminding that everyone is different and the finish line is whatās important. -
Does age or menopause make a difference with how much weight is lost.
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Ready_4_Changeš's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you and congratulations on how well youāve done. Iām just so worried that somehow this will fail like all the other diets. And although Iād prefer fast weight lost, Iāll take slow if it means Iāll get to my goal. -
Does age or menopause make a difference with how much weight is lost.
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Ready_4_Changeš's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you and congratulations on your success. My plan is to follow the instructions I was given by my team. They certainly know better than me. Exercise not a problem, I have a personal trainer three times a week and a dog I have to walk a lot. I plan on working this tool as much as possible and as hard as possible. Doesnāt make much sense to do anything less. Thanks for the positive words. Youāre right the power is in my hands. -
Does age or menopause make a difference with how much weight is lost.
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Ready_4_Changeš's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congratulations on your success and thanks. I love hearing success stories of people who are around my age. Success is great at any age, but more relevant to me when I can see commonalities with others. -
Does age or menopause make a difference with how much weight is lost.
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Ready_4_Changeš's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
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Does age or menopause make a difference with how much weight is lost.
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Ready_4_Changeš's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@learn2cook Congratulations on the 30 and the learning to cook again. OMG, I used to hate those surprise visits by Aunt Flo. Luckily I had my girly bits removed several years ago due to fibroids, so thankfully I will not be getting that surprise . When is your surgery date? -
Any April 2021 surgeries?!
Ready_4_Changeš replied to KidaandRoux's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@WanderingHeart I am allergic to the pre-surgery soap, so Iāve told to get antibacterial Dial soap and use that night before and morning after. -
Any April 2021 surgeries?!
Ready_4_Changeš replied to KidaandRoux's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@cherylanne22 - we share a surgery date. -
I know it is a while until April 7, Iām just super excited to have a date to put on my calendarš
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I "snuck" having WLS
Ready_4_Changeš replied to chiquitatummy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is not until April 15, but compIetely understand the āyou know what you should doā dynamic. I have a few in my circle like that also. My mom and BFF are the only ones Iāve told for the same reasons as you. You gotta do whatās best for you. I have no intentions of telling anyone else. Itās need to know. Iāll just tell them Iām having a hernia repair if pressed for an answer. -
Any Bypassers for April 2021?
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Ready_4_Changeš's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
My appointment scheduler called after I posted and rescheduled me because my original date was during my Surgeonās vacation. So Iāve been moved to the 15th. But I donāt care. Whatās an extra week for an issue Iāve been fighting for years. So I went ahead and did a thing....I got bracesš. Iāve looked into for about a year. I figured there are several restriction on food that coexist with WLS restrictions. Also, my mouth is so sore I have very little desire to eat period. I should have gotten these years ago. May have helped with weight lossš. -
refilling after years
Ready_4_Changeš replied to Awkward customer's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I also had my band put in in 2010. After a year (exactly a year a week) and abysmal weight loss (@25lbs) my doctor discovered my tubing had kinked. He said he needed to go back in to fix it but it happened right after the bliss insurance expired (it is only for 12 months) and I was a cash purchase becuase my insurance doesnāt cover it. He could some how massage my abdominal wall and manipulate tube and get it to fill, but it was always a chance it wouldnāt work. And he wouldnāt fill too much because he was worried he wouldnāt be able to go in and let some out if the kink got worse. Then one day I noticed I would choke/vomit up everything solid, mushy and liquid. I even tried just sucking on ice cubes to stay hydrated. Nothing worked. Ended up at emergency room, doctor was called and greatly reduced band fill. Told me to get upper gi to check for damage and see him in three weeks. He forgot to leave script, came in mail about week later. When I called to schedule my appointment for upper gi a few days later (I was in no hurry since he wouldnāt refill for at least 6 weeks) I was told there was a problem with the script and to call doctor back for correction. When I called back I found out my surgeon had left for a tour with doctors w/o borders to Sudan. WTH. Went to a new recommended doc for a fill in a couple months after and she couldnāt fill it because of the kink. so here I am 8 years later and ready to start again with fills not even knowing if it will work. I called a new surgeon to make an appointment yesterday. I of course havenāt told them about the kinks or my upper gi appointment. That never came to pass. I would prefer a revision, but Medicare will not pay for revision unless there is a problem. Best case scenario is the kink worked itās self out, it with additional weight gain I doubt it. Or next best for me is there is a band problem and Medicare will pay for revision. Itās kind of sad that my second best option is hoping for problems. Sorry for the length. I just know this is one group of people who understand the frustration. Sorry this was so long.