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I wanted to order the ready to go protein shakes but notice the Prop65 warning. Can anyone tell me why the shakes require this. Bariatric Pal is the only place I found these to go shakes and they really work for me. But I don’t want to ingest or expose myself to carcinogens.
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Anyone seeing Dr John Weaver at Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery??
SleeveToBypass2023 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Looking to see if anyone is having, or has had, their surgery here. My surgery date is May 5th and I'm so excited!!! I love my coordinator Grace and the dietician Hilary there, and even though I only saw Dr Weaver once he was really nice and patient and went over everything with me. My surgery is at Rose Medical Center, and I've never been there. Hoping someone on here has and can tell me about it. -
Anyone seeing Dr John Weaver at Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery??
SleeveToBypass2023 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Looking to see if anyone is having, or has had, their surgery here. My surgery date is May 5th and I'm so excited!!! I love my coordinator Grace and the dietician Hilary there, and even though I only saw Dr Weaver once he was really nice and patient and went over everything with me. My surgery is at Rose Medical Center, and I've never been there. Hoping someone on here has and can tell me about it. -
isnt Keto diet basically what most people go on after bariatric surgery? Basically we cant do carbs anymore so we do the healthy proteins like Chicken, Fish, eggs ect...
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Eating more is absolutely normal. Over time, you will continue to increase your intake, but it will vary greatly from person to person and there is no right or wrong. I would say 1) follow your plan, and 2) reach out to your team or a bariatric dietitian if you have ANY concerns.
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Are you asleep during gastric sleeve or sedation
Tufflaw replied to Trixxx's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Are you referring to general anesthesia vs. twilight sedation? Twilight is generally only for minor surgeries so I wouldn't expect it to be offered for bariatric surgery. -
Food Before and After Photos
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Mostly for price, quality, and taste comparison. I have teenagers who have claimed the remainder of them all mixed together. 🙄 My usual order is usually a Starbucks venti mocha made with nonfat milk and an extra double shot of espresso. If I go out for coffee. At home (and work) I drink the equivalent of about 4 cups of strong brewed coffee a day on top of a couple Diet Pepsi bottles and about 80oz of water. My dolphin mug in my pictures is my coffee mug and I drink 2 of those most days. 😂🤷♀️ I’m actually surprised it flies with both my cardiologist and bariatric team. -
I hope OP is reaching out to a crisis line. I will say that although I was never suicidal, I did have a lot of regret for the first few months. I was hungry all the time and every time I ate I was in pain. Nothing tasted good in the first month or so. After about 5 months, I felt really glad I had done it. It took me a while to get adjusted. Find a support group if you can, and a therapist who is trained in bariatric issues. Reach out to your surgery center. If you PM me I can get you in touch with a Zoom support group that meets twice a week.
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Net carbs and Starchy vegetable
Sleeve_Me_Alone replied to Mickeymay's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
Starchy vegetables are generally those with higher carb content with lower fiber - potatoes, peas, corn, etc. Whereas something like broccoli has more fiber and fewer carbs per serving than a more starchy veggie. Generally, food labels and dietary information will always list TOTAL CARBS. Fiber is a carbohydrate, so it will always be counted there. NET CARBS is calculated as: total carbs - fiber - sugar alcohol = net carbs (thus in your example 15g of carbs, 25g of fiber would be impossible). As others have said, if you have specific questions about how to incorporate them into your daily life, what impact they may have to your personal health, etc., its best to reach out to your program or with with a bariatric RD. -
Weight loss expectations VSG to RNY??
mi75 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Almost 8 yrs VSG and had severe GERD beforehand. It significantly decreased post op but I've remained on PPI medication the entire time. I was down to 1-2 total doses per week, however I had some regain over the last year and am up to THREE TIMES daily!! It's everything to do with how I carry my weight- all in my middle. While I was quite satisfied with the GERD being almost totally resolved initially, I'm fearful that even IF I lose the current regain it won't go away to the extend that it was in the past. I have been told by my bariatric team that a revision is likely the ONLY way to get the GERD to go away with 100% certainty. That sounds pretty good to me but I am quite fearful of surgery in general because I'm a nurse practitioner and we make terrible patients... I would love to know what the loss pattern was like for those who had the revision and can I plan to see awesome results? I mean, BESIDES the GERD clearing up? I am currently about 40 lbs about my ULTIMATE goal- I never reached that goal with my VSG, stopping about 12 lbs away from it... -
I'm glad to see this topic. I had some regain in the last year as well- i was doing awesome living a ketogenic lifestyle but have completely fallen off the wagon and am going back the 'bariatric' route with strict tracking etc...
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Pre Op Liquid Diet starts tomorrow
liveaboard15 replied to liveaboard15's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
No they have sugar and the shakes the bariatric center provided also have sugar. They said sugar is fine on the pre op liquid diet. Just not more than the shakes have. -
Vyvanse after surgery
lizonaplane replied to Mickeymay's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been told that extended release medications can work differently after any bariatric surgery, but talk to your provider and your surgeon. There are lots of options: you might be able to keep taking it if you find it still works, you might need to switch to something you have to take a few times during the day. -
How long does it take to eat normally at a normal pace?
SleeverSk replied to Lucylovesfood's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
humm I don't eat bread very often, and they do advise us to stay away from rice as it will fill you very quickly and has very little nutritional value. Try to eat more protein for example eat your chicken thigh first if you still have room veggies or salad next and rice last. processed foods are very easy to eat and I found don't fill me at all for example the other day I had a hotdog on 2 slices of toasted bread with grilled cheese I was able to eat all of it the pace I could pre surgery and felt I could have eaten more, but I didn't . Pasta is the same with me it doesn't always sit well. Don't listen to the people around you. I had a work mate say to me "oh for god sake will you eat something you are getting to skinny" well I still have a belly and have another 10kg to loose so don't listen. I did notice your BMI is low but you are a small build to going by your height. increase your protein that will help reduce muscle loss and help build it back up. Get in touch with your dietian if you had one if you don't have one look one up that has bariatric experience they should be able to help you with food choices etc . My Appetite was like yours at the start but once I hit 6 months my snacking urges kicked back in and I am currently having a hard time keeping that under check and I have put on a kilo this week and I have also been in a 6 week stall so that's dishearten for me. someone posted a youtube video from a bariatric dr advising against exercise in the first year of surgery but each to his own I guess depending on how much you exercise maybe give it a break until you feel better. Hope you do feel better soon. -
Yes, you can eat out after surgery
lizonaplane posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So, I see a lot of people and nutritionists and surgeons saying you must cook all your food at home and restaurant meals are terrible etc. Well, sure, in an ideal world you would be a gourmet health cook and have an extra three hours a day for meal prep and exercise, but that's just not reality. I travel 4-7 days a week for work, so I eat out almost every meal. I'm down 110 lbs total and 60 since surgery. Here are some suggestions for traveling/eating out: 1. Get a protein drink for breakfast, like Core Power, which can be bought at drug stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and even some airports. This gets you a good chunk of your protein for not too many calories 2. Go to the grocery store when you can to buy things like deli meat, sugar free Greek yogurt, washed/chopped veggies and fruit, etc. 3. Watch those coffee drinks! I love me some Starbucks/Dunkin' but I limit it to just iced coffee with milk (2% if possible) and Splenda. No syrup, whipped cream, sugar, etc. I actually find that coffee and hot tea help keep me full. 4. Protein first: I've heard from lots of bariatric people that even years after surgery, if they start with low fat protein, their restriction kicks in and they can't eat too much. I try to order a protein forward meal, like grilled fish or shrimp. Sometimes I eat other kinds of meat, but I find I can't eat as much and I am more likely to get hungry later 5. Fill up on veggies. I have been hungry since right after surgery, but even if you lost your hunger, it will come back. Then, eat veggies with your protein. The fiber will keep you full. Salad is hard for me, but I still eat it because it just tastes so darn good 6. Figure out what your go-to restaurant meals are. These are things that you can get easily, like at chain restaurants. I like Chipotle bowls (no rice, beans, barbacoa, cheese, sour cream, and lettuce, with a bit of hot sauce), chili from just about anywhere, cheese burgers with no bun (I don't like the lettuce wraps; I just eat them with a fork and knife), etc. Ask for what you need. Want double veggies/no rice? Ask for it. You might get charged a dollar. If you feel like you will eat the carb if it's put on your plate, ask for them not to bring it. You're the customer. Be nice, but you're allowed to have the meal work for you. And tip well! 7. Don't try to be perfect. Just aim for doing a good job 80-90% of the time. I eat occasional sweets, but small amounts and not every day. The other day I ate a biscuit with JAM!!! -
Foamies
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to Stephy2014's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I saw this a couple days ago. A bariatric surgeons take on the foamies and how to "treat" it. -
Fruity or Sweet-smelling urine!
liveaboard15 replied to carpeediem's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had to google that, Never heard of fruity smelling urine lol. Came across this. It may help https://mexicobariatriccenter.com/body-odor-and-ketosis-after-bariatric-surgery/ -
Just had revision
hollywrites2u replied to Daddyof4's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm glad you found a great doctor and are able to get it all fixed! I'll update after I see the bariatric surgeon. If my insurance won't pay anything to remove it then I'll have to learn how to manage the issues in the short term & hope the integrity of the band holds up. Sent from my Pixel 4a using BariatricPal mobile app -
Hello all, has anyone had any luck with getting their secondary insurance to pay for their surgery when the primary doesn't cover it? My employer provided healthcare insurance is Florida Blue & it sucks. There's an exclusion for everything related to bariatric surgery - no band, balloon, gastric bypass, sleeve, revision, or repair of previous surgeries. My secondary insurance, BCBS Michigan, covers everything. It's a great plan and I hardly had to pay for anything when I got the lapband 20 years ago. I've had trouble with the band & I want to get it removed. I would like to get a revision to a gastric bypass so I don't regain all the weight I lost. I've made some calls to surgeons & was told by one insurance coordinator that if my primary rejects paying for it then my secondary won't pay for it because that's "coordination of benefit". Arrrghh I'm going to see a surgeon in a couple weeks. I haven't seen a bariatric doctor in 10 years (my bad). [emoji44][emoji38] I had talked myself out of the fear of getting a revision to a bypass & now it seems that I can't get it. I'm so mad at my employer for providing minimal, crappy insurance & that having secondary insurance doesn't help at all. Background: I'm 5'5 & 240 now. I was 5'6 & 315 in 2002 when I got the band. I got down to 195 but had saline removed 10 years ago after having some problems. Now I have GERD & some other issues. Sent from my Pixel 4a using BariatricPal mobile app
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My wife and gastric bypass struggles
Sleeve_Me_Alone replied to thinblueline's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm so sorry your wife has and continues to experience such difficulty. Its clear by the way you talk about her that you love her deeply and are hurting for her. I'm sure you both have concerns about YOUR health and experience as you move towards having surgery yourself. Just a few thoughts: 1) she should absolutely find another doctor and get a second opinion. Constant dumping, vomiting, or other sickness is NOT normal and resorting to living off protein shakes is NOT a solution. She deserves to be happy & healthy and any dr that isn't willing to dig in and figure this out, isn't worth her time and money. And 2) bariatric surgery has been refined quite a bit over the last few decades. Although complications are not completely impossible, they are overwhelmingly rare. So if you've decided that WLS is the right option for you, you can both rest assured that its unlikely your experience will be the same as hers. Wishing you both health & happiness! -
Food Before and After Photos
fourmonthspreop replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yes, it yields a lot of servings. I made mine in two layers using 9 inch springform pans. I had I think 6 leftover slices after 4 people ate a serving. At that size, bariatric wise, ai could only have half a piece. Here's the cake before it was cut. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
To those who are beyond immediate post-op. Is there anyone here who wishes you had never undergone bariatric surgery?
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Any FRUM sleevers? How do you do shiurim at the sedarim? (Jewish orthodox)
liveaboard15 replied to idk4w's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Didnt you ask this before. I saw that post didnt get any responses either. probably not many or any that follow your specific religion. May i suggest finding a Jewish group on facebook and asking if anyone got bariatric surgery if no one answers here. I am sure there are groups on there with thousands of people and hopefully someone else has gotten bariatric surgery. -
Laparoscopic vs. Robotic surgery?
liveaboard15 replied to BariatricMD's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My reasoning on not using robotic is because the surgeon is not right there, They are not scrubbed in and (Correct me if i am wrong) if something does go wrong and he needs to do something beyond the capabilities of the robot they would need to get scrubbed in which takes time. Also and correct me if i am wrong, Robotic surgery would probably cost a lot more and with bariatric surgery many of us including myself are self pay. -
Laparoscopic vs. Robotic surgery?
BariatricMD posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bariatric surgeon here! Looking to gain insight into patient perspectives on surgery. If you could choose how your bariatric operation was going to be performed, what technique would you request? Please leave any additional comments as well. Thank you for your insights!
