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Does your center have support groups?
liveaboard15 replied to learn2cook's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My Bariatric center has a monthly support group via zoom and they have a facebook group too. I dont participate in them. Only 1 session was required as part of the pre op stuff. The one i attended on zoom was like 75 people in it... The nutritionist the one who host the zoom meeting. -
Bernstein diet after weight loss surgery?
DaisyAndSunshine replied to Ivanova8's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I remember having done with this diet about 15 yrs back. Lost weight and put it all back on plus more. Ever since that diet, my metabolism has been a wreck. It also triggered binge eating disorder in my case which never really went away with the cycle of yo yo dieting. Dr. Bernstein diet or any other such restrictive diet, I wouldn't recommend it anyone. Dr. Bernstein's diet is not only low carb, but also an extremely low calorie diet. I used to consume around 500ish calories in a day and back then I was too young and inexperienced what that can do to one's biological system. They also don't focus on getting appropriate protein in. Their main focus is to cut down on all macros to make sure you're losing weight. That also meant you would be losing your muscles along with it. I have faced the repercussions of that diet for over a decade. In my case personally, I wouldn't recommend any sorta restrictive diet for life because it can trigger binging which can be catastrophic. One of the reasons, I opted for bariatric surgery is because it does provide restriction on protion control but also helps with stabilizing the hormones and thermostat. I don't anymore have the tendency or feels to binge. My cravings aren't crazy either nor do I think of food all the time. The constant head hunger isn't there nor do I have the constant voice telling me to order this food or that. Anyone who struggles with binging, please do yourself a favor and don't ever take the route of restrictive diets especially after you're given a shot to fix your mess with this surgery. Yes, bariatric surgery also comes with its limitations and lifelong committment, but it is something that is sustainable if you keep your focus. So, in my opinion, I wouldn't recommend it especially Dr. Bernstein's diet. __________ And if you wanna replicate its diet, modify it. Keep it low card but make sure you get enough protein and calories. You also don't need that kinda Vitamin B12 intake. Oral sublingual pills are enough to keep your B12 levels normal. Just got my levels tested 3 months post-Op, and they are in the normal range. -
April 2022 Surgery Buddies
DaisyAndSunshine replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you guys looked into this site's formula? Bariatric pal has many varieties with varied flavors too to get you started. Plus they also have baraotric special where you only need to take once a day instead of having to take multiple pills a day. -
April 2022 Surgery Buddies
newsam1154 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you still a recommendation, Bariatric Vitamins from ProCare are wonderful! -
Bernstein diet after weight loss surgery?
Tabs4Life replied to Ivanova8's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I know that the diet works for sure. It’s very low calorie. Just wondering if those who got bariatric surgery would qualify. -
We have some podcast episodes published at https://www.bariatricpal.com/podcast/ . You can also find them by searching for Your Bariatric Journey in your favorite podcast player.
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Medical Marijuana Edibles After Gastric Bypass (RnY)
Avign0n10 posted a topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I'm prescribed MM for diabetic neuropathy pain, and got both tinctures and edibles and they do quell the pain and burning enough to allow me to have a restful sleep. Taking the same amount with both, the edibles are way less effective, so...I'm thinking I can no longer process them correctly due to my bariatric surgery? Does anyone have any experience with this or know that this is a fact? Thanks. -
Hi all. I'm scheduled for VSG May 2022 and am looking for Podcast recommendations. I'm not going to Blossom Bariatrics in Vegas, but they have a very informative podcast and I've covered every episode. I've covered Your Bariatric Journey also. Any other suggestions?? Thanks.
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After years of consideration I am going to gave gastric bypass surgery. I have a great doctor and will discuss this with her in a few weeks. I have very good insurance and the freedom to choose from a wide variety of surgeons. I am grateful. Is anyone from the San Diego area who can give a recommendation on a bariatric surgeon? I know my doctor will have info but I’d really love to hear from GP patients as well. Thanks
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Can you post what your food intake looks like over the course of the day? Dec, Jan, Feb surgeries
DaisyAndSunshine replied to idk4w's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How does your husband know? Has he had a bariatric procedure in the past? If no, why would you even listen to him instead of your body? And if yes, well his experience doesn't necessarily have to be same as yours. You're only about 10 days post-Op. Because it's just the beginning, you won't have clues of fullness, at least I didn't. During this phase I was on full fluids. Fluids glide through, so I never had much of the restriction then. With full fluids, I was having yogurt, cottage cheese, soups, milk, oatmeal/wheat bran etc etc etc. These wouldn't give you much restriction and you would definitely be able to have many spoon fulls of these items. Also 1st month, your body is recovering along with nerves, so another reason why you may not get the full signal. Go with your provided instructions and you'll be fine than taking on extra baggage of worry. With water, I was also only about to do few sips at a time or 2 gulps. Other than that it wouldn't slide through as it did pre surgery. For protein requirement, try protein shakes or powder. If they don't work, go for Skyr (ice landic yogurt). Skyr has done wonders for my protein goal. -
Bypass revision after sleeve? 8 years post op Sleeve
Tink22-sleeve replied to Tink22-sleeve's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you Greentealael and Tuffla for you responses. I so appreciate it. I have been trying to tolerate the discomfort after eating anything and the GERD for years now. I didn't have insurance for quite awhile, but now that I do I will make an appointment with a bariatric surgeon this afternoon to get checked out. Thank you again! -
April 2022 Surgery Buddies
PurpleAngel73 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in Amarillo with Dr. Blue Schniederjan from Panhandle Weight Loss Clinic. Yes, can't wait until my surgery date. I could have gotten mine done earlier too, but I had to pass my cardiac test also. I had blood clots, but I finally passed the test and got my surgery date. So excited. Sorry you had to postpone yours. But, now I have a fellow Texan bariatric buddy that we can talk to going through this together. It will get here sooner than we think. -
Yeah, this makes you feel like sh*t. When I went in for mine, the nurse prepping me looked at me and said "hm, I don't mean to be rude, but I'm not sure you can fit in the machine". She then proceeded to - I kid you not - use her arms to grab around me to get a "measurement" of my body, and then held her arms like that and left the prep room. She was going to use her arm measurement to see if I would fit. Again, this actually happened. She then comes back in and says OK, let's try having you on the table and have it go in just to see before we prep you. I fit in that thing fine. Then she comes back to me in the prep room with a hospital shirt in size L. Euro size L. That's what I wear now, 169 lbs lighter. Pretty annoyed at this point I say 'look, I can't fit into that, can't you find a larger one?' and she's like no, sorry, gotta put this on. So now I've been utterly humiliated, been taken in in front the 4 people behind the screen, done a 'is he too fat' test, now back out to the room and handed a tiny button-down shirt that cannot possibly cover any of me. With this open, I then consult with the very nice doctor, who apologizes for the whole thing and does the test. But man, this just strengthened my resolve that if ever given the chance, I'll f'in fight for people of larger sizes' right to quality healthcare, too (and access to bariatric surgery).
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A good rule of thumb: if you're hungry, eat. Choose something good, eat slowly, protein first - you know the drill. But being hungry simply isn't sustainable, and it's why most of us got to needing bariatric surgery. Restrictive eating --> hunger --> giving in to the hunger ("oh to h*ll with it") --> gain weight --> eat restrictive ("oh no, I have to eat LESS!"). You see the problem. Your body said it needs nutrition. Listen
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Hi all- I'm almost EIGHT years out VSG! I can't believe how time has flown by. I have some regain and have been refocused to get it off. I joined CrossFit several years ago and really enjoyed it but I'll be honest, I suffer gym anxiety so bad that I avoid going at all. The anxiety has gotten progressively worse over the last 3 years of attending. I changed gyms and even got my husband to join but I'm suffering bad. I literally have panic attacks. The irony in this is that I'm a psych nurse practitioner and spend my days treating folks with the same sorts of issues. So I know this is actually legit. I was on YouTube one day looking at some random video, and an ad came up showing this at-home dance program that involved a group of people, and they were doing these dance/exercise routines to multiple genres of music. I sadly don't remember what the heck it was called but wondering if anyone here knows, or knows of something similar?? I'm going to be likely leaving my CrossFit gym and since I'm really trying to get back to more of a bariatric-focused program, trying to increase my aerobic activity at home. I thought something like this might be a fun option. I hope someone can direct me... Thanks!
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So my bariatric doctor is trying to convince me to get the sleeve instead of the Bypass, which I thought would be better for me being that I have GERD & a hiatal hernia. He says he can fix my hiatal hernia and after he fixes it, I would be fine and won’t develop another hernia. Now I’m confused and not sure which surgery would be the best for me. Has anyone who’s had the sleeve ever developed a second hiatal hernia after it was originally fixed during a sleeve surgery?.
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So my bariatric doctor is trying to convince me to get the sleeve instead of the Bypass, which I thought would be better for me being that I have GERD & a hiatal hernia. He says he can fix my hiatal hernia and after he fixes it, I would be fine and won’t develop another hernia. Now I’m confused and not sure which surgery would be the best for me. Has anyone who’s had the sleeve ever developed a second hiatal hernia after it was originally fixed during a sleeve surgery?.
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Pain under rib cage left side
HalfCourt replied to StratusPhr's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’ve had this for almost two years. Bariatric dr says it could be scar tissue or iBs. I have iBs but it’s weird, it’s always in the same spot. Did you get yours figured out? -
1 week away from changing my life
wendyrlandry posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
HI! I'm a 46 year old female from South Louisiana. I will be having gastric sleeve on 3/16/22. I'm currently 5'3", 245lbs and my goal weight is 145lbs. (if i lose more, that's a bonus but i felt 145 was a realistic goal.) I am insulin resistant with HBP. Thyroid disease runs rampant on both sides of my family, as does diabetes. I'm borderline Type 2 and my TSH levels are also borderline. I've tried for years to lose weight through diet and exercise. I think i tried every fad diet out there. While i would lose weight initially, the minute i was left to my own resources, the weight just piled back on. Exercise was a whole different issue that my PCP just couldn't understand. It didn't matter what i was doing or where i was doing it, after 15 minutes i began to overheat and 2x had to be taken for medical attention. (one of those times was doing nothing more than walking in my neighborhood.) My PCP always said it was my BP causing that and if I would just lose weight, it would stop. Well doc, how do you propose i do that if i can't exercise without passing out? When my employer finally started covering bariatric surgery, if certain comorbidities were met, i jumped at the chance. That is when i found out i was insulin resistant. I'm about to hit the clear liquid stage of my pre-op diet and am very stressed. Yesterday I had issues with nausea and vomiting every time i tried to drink a protein shake or protein water. I just couldn't get it down. I hear that is normal the 1st 48-72 hours of the liquid diet but yesterday was day 5. (i was able to find the Fairlife portien shakes and those didn't make me gag.) I'm really nervous about the clear diet. Any suggestion on clear protein drinks that taste good and won't make me gag? (I have tried the Gatorade g2 in fruit punch and the blue one. The blue was one the only one that didn't make me gag as much. I also have tried the Protein2O and those were just awful as well.) I have found some good broths that i will try and i have the Isopure unflavored protein powder. I tried adding the powder to warm broth and that was a disaster. Thanks in advance for the tips. I'm excite to start this new phase in my life and get healthy, not only for me but for my husband and kids. I beat cancer, i can't let obesity be the thing that kills me. -
Why am I craving this particular food? (Food mention trigger warning)
PuraVida37 replied to PuraVida37's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you for that suggestion. I do occasionally indulge--I like the taco flavored ones. However, I am recently trying to avoid those too because they are a trigger food for me to want to binge other slider foods. This is just clear proof that whoever says bariatric surgery is the "easy way out" sure is a big fat liar! LMAO -
Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
PuraVida37 replied to ShoppGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My nutritionist said Hard Pass. Too much sugar in the fruit and veg, even if you got it with whey mixed in. Besides, the drinks are huge, even pre-surgery. You're better off making your own controlled smoothies at home. Here's a video link to a bariatric surgeon making a smoothie -
Hello This is my first post. I hope I put it in the right forum for "April Surgeries". It's nice to meet everyone. I have been on this journey since April of last year. Im excited, anxious, all the feelings. I am still trying to cut back and make life style changes. I am also trying to go ahead and cut to one smoothie a day. But my smoothies are yummy, the sample smoothie the Drs office gave me. Does is matter what brand? I tried a sample: Bariatric Fusion:Meal Replacement orange cream...IT was ok but a terrible after taste. I have seen people saying they tried Premiere or other drinks, are these allowed? I also see people saying broths, when did you start broths? Pre or post? How is everyone's significant other with their surgery? Mine hates the idea, but finally starting to show support. I wish I could truly get him on the same page as me though. My consultant for surgery is March 31st,
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I've been dealing with really intense constipation since my surgery Feb 14th. I was first suggested Colace and that didn't do much for me. Next, my doc suggested Senna tea (also called "Smooth Move" in American grocery stores). That worked pretty well. I'm still having issues so my doctor also is having me drink prune juice, psyllium husk, and milk of magnesia which is pushing things along better. My doctor has also recommended to me glycerine suppositories but tbh that didn't work for me. So those are some bariatric-friendly options. One of them or multiple hopefully will work for you. I haven't heard of castor oil being suggested because it might be difficult for the stomach/nausea or cause intestinal discomfort. But at the end of the day, just ask your team and see what they recommend for you! Best of luck with it. I know firsthand how awful post-op constipation is.
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Recommend good sources of information.
Guest replied to Kia kaha's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I second the recommendation of Denise Ratcliffe. That's a great book. I learned a lot of the actual scientific studies on outcomes from bariatric surgery. Because it helps you understand not just the physiology behind it, but also some of the factors that you can influence for success. It's a jungle out there, and I spent tons of hours on it, so I can't really recommend anything specific, but if you're sorta okay reading science, it's well worth it. -
Recommend good sources of information.
Kia kaha posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi all. I’m pre op, and I love to be well informed, from good, verified sources, and I would like to share a book title that I have downloaded on my ereader….who knew there were books on bariatric surgery?! It such a great resource and compliments the advice I’m getting from the psych and the dietician. The book is called “Living with Bariatric Surgery. Managing your mind and your weight” by Denise Ratcliffe. Published on 2018, so all up to date. I really recommend it, it’s been helpful in my decision making process so far. Any other really great resources that people can recommend? Particularly for after surgery, both short and long term. P.S I have no connection or interest in the book, just thought it would be good to share
