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My bariatric center also has a psychologist in the same practice/program, same floor. Still took over 2 months lmao. I was like SERIOUSLY???
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i dealt with this crap... I got my order to do it in December... I was not able to get a appointment until March 1st... was soooo annoying. Ask your doctor if they require anything special... Mine did... Otherwise there are online psyc evals you can do via zoom with a licensed MD or PHD that do bariatric psyc eval. This doctor does online but you need to make sure your doctor will accept it because mine did not. https://www.onlinebariatricpsychevals.com/index.html
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My dietician said Bariatric weight loss was like a staircase. Drops then plateaus and drops and plateaus. I am in the 2nd of week of my 2nd stall. I always keep tabs of what I eat, just for my own peace of mind. It will break
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i would like to hear feedback
Guest replied to thinblueline's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You don't have to struggle alone, man. It wasn't very easy to admit I had an eating disorder. It wasn't easy to accept the fact that you have to *not* lose weight while dealing with it. It wasn't easy to get bariatric surgery and pay for it myself because the healthcare system simply refuses to even take a look at guys with obesity. https://www.verywellmind.com/male-eating-disorders-4140606 -
Do a Google search for bariatric meal plans and that will give you a good idea of what to aim for. There are tons of videos on YouTube that you can watch that show what people eat in a day. This should help you get the general idea of what to eat and avoid. Stay away from fats, sugars and simple carbs like white rice and pasta. Best of luck to you!
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First time with foamies/frothing
suzannethemom replied to shriner37's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I read a study online which stated that many bariatric patients have difficulty with red meat forever. Interesting that you are allowed regular meat already. I think most programs allow soft, moist foods at 4 weeks. -
There's no shame in having a surgery that didn't give you the hormonal change needed for your body to want to be at a lower weight. If your eating habits and thoughts around eating are the problem, the solution is fixing your head. After all, we're highly complex individuals doing highly complex tasks day in, day out. Of course we could eat 'right' if all it took was knowing what to eat. How many people end up on a bariatric forum who haven't done a plethora of diets, restrictions, and calories counting? Really? I don't believe in any rigid diet structures, because I've yet to see them work in happy people leading full lives. I do believe in flexible control and in adopting a toolbox of behavioral strategies. Wonderful that it works for a few people for a while, more power to you. But if it stops working, what then?
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Plateaued at 11 months post-op 😔
Guest replied to WickedPissah529's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
And there's another component here: science. I don't know what your surgery teams promise you, but mine showed me their actual statistics. After a year, their RNY patients were a little above 80% EWL and their sleeve patients a little under. That's an average, which also means some fall under that. At no point should any bariatric patient expect to lose 100% of their excess weight (and we do. not. need. to.) I know this may be hard to hear for any individual patient, but if you think about it, it's liberating. Losing 70% of your excess weight is excellent. Losing more is even more excellent. You're not a failure if you don't get to 100% EWL, you're the very rare exception if you do. -
I’m about 5 weeks out from rny gastric bypass and I’m starting to get back to a more “normal” diet. Are there any meal kits out there that anyone knows of? a couple years ago I was in a ldr and my bf used to order 3-4 meals a week. When I visited, it was enough for two and when I was not there, he always had leftovers since they are designed for 2. Since I’m obviously not eating as much as I did pre op, one kit would probably be 4 or 5 meals and that seems so wasteful because I can’t imagine eating the same thing 4 meals in a row. Are there meal kits out there that make smaller portions?
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Is your therapist experienced with eating disorders & bariatric patients? It’s a more specialised field & just something to consider. Understanding our relationship with food is a huge part of this process & our success. Wanting to start incorporating improved eating habits now is great. But you don’t have to do everything all at once. Small wins are always best. Make one or two small changes & get them established over a couple of weeks before changing or incorporating something else. Focus on protein. Increase your fluid intake. Then try smaller portion sizes. Up your vegetable intake. Reduce your snacks. Try some new cooking methods & new recipes. You don’t have to do everything at once. It’s not a race. I know from your earlier post you have an issue with blame & being critical of yourself for perceived failures. I wonder if you asking whether it’s ok or wrong to have a peanut paste sandwich is you subconsciously looking for a way to beat yourself up if you do have the sandwich & people say don’t? It’s also interesting that you question a peanut paste sandwich but not the pizza. Whether you have the sandwich or pizza is your choice. Many do eat these foods in maintenance but do so occasionally not regularly & you can too if you want. But this is a perfect opportunity to try other recipes or alternatives too. Try a cauliflower based pizza or a high protein, low carb bread for your sandwich, or a no added salt & sugar peanut butter. There’s often an alternative. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, for support or suggestions. There are always people here who have the same or similar experiences. PS - I used to love a peanut paste sandwich. Fresh white bread with a crunchy crust & smooth peanut paste. Yum! Now I just sometimes have a teaspoon of the paste to satisfy that old memory.
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protein powders
TheGirlInThePinkScarf replied to Lisa LoVuolo's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I like the Inspire brand from Bariatric Eating. They have lots of flavors. My favorite one is the Vanilla Bean. -
Thats great! I hope youve been able to work on eating behaviors with the. You could consider how important this is to you. Really visualize how weight loss surgery will help your life. Find a big reason and keep it in the forefront of your mind. It's not easy and takes will power but having a "because" can really push you along. It's not inherently bad that you've eaten certain foods but really you only know if you're being reckless through food. If the food is triggering for you and keeps you from sticking to a plan, it could be reckless. It's good you find better alternative food items but also think of alternatives that aren't related to food. My therapist always said put distance between you and food. I know your appointment isn't right away but it's coming up! Keep thinking about why you're doing this and put the work in to eat and live in a way that makes you a good candidate for bariatric surgery. The work is up to you at the end of the day. If you make a mistake get back on the horse. You have the rest of your life to enjoy all kinds of food in moderation. The time before your surgery and while you're healing after is a time to take a step back and relearn everything about nutrition and eating down to the core. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app
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April 2022 Surgery Buddies
Goldengirl321 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven’t told anyone that I’m having the surgery, I plan on telling people if they ask that I had a hernia surgery, I’m just a private person and I think a lot of people are misinformed about bariatric surgery. But that’s great that you have coworkers to lean on. I just have this message board! I’m going to be 45 tomorrow so I’m not too young but yes it’s time to start living a new life! -
April 2022 Surgery Buddies
Kimmy Kaye replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have many colleagues that have had various bariatric surgery and most have done very well. They are all younger though. I am 57 and have many more years of bad habits to break. Lol. But I have a lot of determination to do it as well. -
Did you taste buds change immediately?
lizonaplane replied to AngieL11282's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I also didn't lose my appetite and everyone kept telling me that it was just head hunger. It was not. The bariatric therapist said that about 20% of her patients (especially common in those with bipolar disorder) do not lose their hunger. They put me on metformin and topamax, and that seems to be helping. But I'm so sorry you're facing this. It's miserable to be hungry but unable to eat. -
Hello, I am in the process of scheduling bariatric surgery. I had to do an at home sleep study which returned confirmed sleep apnea. I was requested to meet with a pulmonologist which I did. He put ina request for a CPAP machine but said there are delays getting them at the current moment so it could be months. Could this delay my surgery? I know what the CPAP machine is for, but do you need to be on it for a specific time ahead off surgery? I was really hoping to schedule surgery following my blood panel and EKG next week. Thank you!
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all weight loss surgerys are "bariatric surgery" I meant more specific... If you notice 0n my sidebar it says Gastric sleeve. That is the surgery i am getting. Then there is Gastric Bypass, Mini bypass, Lap band and a few other minor ones. your info can be edited in your profile section under surgery.
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Bariatric Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Negative comments from family members
Spinoza replied to fourmonthspreop's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Sorry you're getting this from the very people who should be urging you on. I'm another person who has only told my partner and children. Most people have no idea what bariatric surgery involves and the dedication it takes to make it work for you. But despite all this - YOU'RE DOING IT and that's the best way to prove you were right!!!!! 💪 -
Negative comments from family members
fourmonthspreop replied to fourmonthspreop's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I really appreciate it everyone. I do my best to ignore but some days it gets to me. I have a therapist so we talk about it as well. I've done 10 months now of counseling and will continue throughout the whole bariatric process. I told my family last night that I didn't want to deal with my problems the same way they do. They have issues with alcohol and my brother with both food and alcohol. They've refused to get help my whole life. It annoys me even more because I went out, got a psychiatrist, psychologist, dietician, surgery etc. And im still told you might fail, what makes this any different? Like look, I'm getting help...something they REFUSE to do for their problems. I REFUSE to be just like them. I really do appreciate the kind words of encouragement from everyone. I won't let their negativity stop me. I can't wait till I'm a year post op and they shut their traps. [emoji38] Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Talked to my bariatric therapist about talking before I think and having a quick mouth in general, and she said "listen, nobody who paints inside the lines manages to break enough rules to save their own life like you did the past two years". So being shameless isn't always bad!
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they can happen, yes, but if the risks were that high, we'd see a lot more postings about it on bariatric forums. I've been on this and other forums for over seven years, and we do see an occasional post, but not that many. I think that stat he gave you sounds a bit suspicious. (Actually, I just now did a quick google search. Here is a peer reviewed study that also says 4.6% - same as what someone above said) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24234733/ also - PPI's. It's common for surgeons to have their patients on them for 3-6 months after surgery while they're healing. But after that? No. Unless people have GERD or something, which is rare with RNY. avoiding ulcers is the reason they've told RNY patients for years to avoid taking NSAIDS - and recently I've heard of more sleeve patients being told to avoid NSAIDs as well. honestly, I'm not sure where he's getting these numbers.
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Yeah, half the bariatric surgery websites I read in the US warn against fast food due to high sodium. Show me the evidence. I also want evidence on saturated fat and cholesterol while you're at it. Nonsense. I understand there's correlation, no ****, but when I was going Keto, often as not I used to rip the bun off two long chilli cheese burgers from Burger King (Swiss thing, awesome) and I was skinny and my blood work was epic. Oh and caffeine too. There's so much nonsense out there and half of it is from people whose names end in MD.
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Vegetarian meat substitutes
Limafery replied to fourmonthspreop's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
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my bariatric center gives you a binder with all the required info, doctors names, labs and such and we are required to take it to every appointment. Found it very nice and convenient.
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