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My Weight Loss Journey: From 150 kg to 64 kg, and Now Back to 94 kg - Seeking Support and Advice
NinaWelch replied to Seif_s88's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi. Congrats on your weight loss journey, that's amazing! It sounds like you're going through a tough time now, but don't worry, we've all been there. Regaining weight after significant loss is a common struggle, and it's important to remember that it's okay to slip up sometimes. As for struggling with body image after weight loss, that's also a common issue. It's important to focus on how you feel, rather than just how you look. Remember that you're more than just a number on a scale. Have you considered getting a personal trainer online? They can be a great resource for helping you find a balance between your weight and appearance, and can also provide guidance on managing cravings and controlling eating habits. One tip that has helped me is to focus on making small, sustainable changes rather than trying to overhaul everything at once. It's also helpful to have a support system, whether it's friends, family, or a community like this forum. -
November Surgery Buddies!!!
ForMyOhana replied to Tristenhilpert97's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So, I'm 2/3 of the way through my self imposed 90 day challenge to lose what I could lose before my next Dr appointment. In the first 30 days, I lost 10 lbs. In the second 30 days I gained about 4. Not great. However, here is my observation... On day 25, I began taking some supplements to try to stop muscle loss. I began taking Creatine, Carnitine and Leucine along with my protein shakes. In the last 30 days, I have gotten stronger at the gym, my workouts have been able to be more intense and my pant size is getting looser... depending on the brand and pant style cut, I'm between a 38 and even a 36!... I just bought a pair of shorts on Friday that are size 36... I have no idea when I did that last. So, in 28 days, I see my Dr again. At this point, I hope I can break into the upper 240's by then, but it's going to be tough. It's a far cry from my goal of 236, but I'm still working. -
Walking is definitely a great way to get some cardio in, and lifting light weights at the gym can be a good way to build some strength. If you're considering adding more Gym Equipment to your routine, I would suggest talking to your doctor or a personal trainer to make sure you're using the equipment safely and effectively, especially if you're preparing for surgery. As for the drinks, they can be a good source of protein after your workout to help your muscles recover, but it's important to also make sure you're getting a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and veggies. Keep up the great work, and best of luck with your weight loss journey!
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Share your latest updates!
omrhsn replied to qtdoll's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
That is awesome! I look at the WLS as a tool to jump start the weight loss process. The rest is maintenance. Enjoy your NSV. I'm now down from size 54" pant to 31-30" depending on the cutting and I know the feeling -
Congrats!!!!! We are 4 months away to our gastricversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do any one of you ever thought that we were going to be here, some years ago? Personally this surgery was just a dream that it was out of my reach for soo long, in my country any weight loss surgery is consider cosmetic, so is not covered by the insurance; you have to have money to be able to do it, and you have to paid in dollars. I was "lucky" that last year I was debt free and my company bonuses were destined for the surgery, my boss was so amazing about it that the company lend me the money before the bonuses were given; and my amazing surgeon told me that all the doctors fee were waived (one of the perks of being in the healthcare field), just had to pay for the hospital cost. I wish someday, my country´s healthcare system considers weight loss surgery a regular procedure that can help any patient get healthy, use less meds, hospital and resources that can be used for prevention programs, reserves, etc. And that any weight loss surgery be available for anyone, no matter their income.
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Anyone switch from Saxenda to Wegovy?
froufrou replied to flgirl23's topic in GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)
Hi, I know this post is old, but I wanted to add (for anyone in a similar situation) that I started on Saxenda and didn't see any weight loss. I didn't gain either. However, I switched to Wegovy and have lost 30 lbs in 4 months and am continuing to lose. -
A Fib and Gastric Bypass
MarisAthena replied to MountainClover's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I know that I am late to this topic, but as a person that was newly diagnosed with AFib and has the surgery scheduled for 6/5/23, I think I understand the subject well. There is solid research coming from Australia that shows that AFib reverses or at least improves after drastic weight loss. This is what my Mayo Clinic cardiologist told me. I hesitated for years to get a gastric bypass but after learning this aspect, I scheduled my gastric bypass surgery. I talked to my gastric surgeon, he knows I have Afib and that I take medication for it and there are no issues whatsoever. I am sure he is consulting with my cardiologist. I wish you the best, this gastric bypass surgery might save us from Afib at least for some years. Let’s hope that the Aussies are 100% correct! 😀 -
March 23 buddies yet?
greeneyedgirl79 replied to ceri84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have wondered the same thing. I didn't expect 20 lb losses every month like I see with some people, but I still expected the scale to move, albeit more slowly! -
Share your latest updates!
BLAKQUEEN replied to qtdoll's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi, I am 5 wks RNY post op. Let me start by saying I started this journey in 2009 getting a gastric band. My start weight was 275lbs, I’m 5’3. In 2014 I had a revision to a gastric sleeve because of esophageal distress. I had a hard time getting below 200LBS with both of this procedures. Once I was below 200 I hovered over 185-195. In 2019 I lost more weight and was down to 157lbs. My original goal weight was 175, hoping for 150lbs. In the fall on 2018 I stopped working due to heath issues and I didn’t apply for disability until the spring of 2019. As a result of this dramatic change I became depressed and shut in. Then the pandemic happened , I became more depressed, my weight just went through the roof. Although I still didn’t eat a lot I ate unhealthy. Durning this time you could get anything delivered to your door, I got up to 235lbs. I also began to have severe reflux. I went to see a GI doctor who ran tests and found that my reflux was very severe and my hiatal hernia was back and bigger. I had it fixed with the band surgery in 2009. Gi recommendation was to have a revision to a RNY. I had to go through the process all over again, nutrition, psychology and pre op diet. On March 7th 2023 I had my revision surgery. The surgery went well , it was a little longer due to difficulty repairing my hiatal hernia. Post op I had urine retention, I had to go home with a Foley catheter. That lasted for 3 weeks. So my last start weight was 235lbs, SW 219; now 207lbs. I am not losing any more weight for about two weeks. I am in the mushy/soft stage. I had a hard time at first getting enough fluids in and getting my protein goals. Protein was a challenge during the next stages because I couldn’t eat or drink a lot. The last week or so I had some foods not go down well, had some vomiting. Also had a problem with either dehydration or hypoglycemia in the morning if I don’t eat or drink something early; can’t wait to 10 or 11am which I am used to. Not a great feeling. Either I am not eating enough protein/food or I need to add exercise to my journey, I did join a gym. I know my weight loss will be slower than most people due to revision but I think I am in that can’t get below 200 funk. I still want to be healthy at 170lbs. The journey continues!! -
I'm finally cleared for my revision, and I have a question
Mo'Nique replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Good afternoon love! Just wanted to reply to your comment and share a bit of my journey with u. I had a revision in December from a VBG(first weight loss surgery approved) in 2004 to a gastric bypass do to esophogus issues, heartburn and major weight gain. I lost 46lbs after revision. The vitamins I see you posted are great but expensive. I have blood check up every 3 months have been amazing and i take a Bariatric vitamin from amazon. 16.77 month. My health is fabulous. Look into amzon for vitamins love. It will really save you money and they work just as well. Please take your daily calcuim after revision and you will be just fine. Good luck and God Bless you -
Hi Ashley and welcome! 👋 congrats on meeting your surgery goal weight! The psych eval was very straightforward for me. I was open and honest about why I wanted the surgery, my history of weight gain, loss and regain. Yo-yo dieting and all the self esteem issues that go along with a weight-focused society. You’ll have a pre-op diet before surgery, so it’s easiest to start making small changes now. I started swapping a protein shake for a meal once per day about a month before my pre-op diet started. I also weaned myself off of caffeine. It really helped! I also have a therapist, which I highly recommend if you can. She has helped me realize so many pitfalls of my unhealthy relationship with food. If I didn’t have her to lean on, I’m not sure I would be as successful as I am today. These are my best pieces of advice. Good luck!! Let us know when you get a surgery date set! 😊
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Scalp itchiness - side effect?
greekgoddess2468 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! I’ve been experiencing the normal hair shedding & loss. However, I have also been experiencing itchiness of my scalp. Is this another side effect? Has anyone experienced this? Thanks! -
Internal Hernia / Bowel Obstruction
kerrik54304 replied to Studio54's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Just came to search this. I had internal hernia repair today. I think I might have caught mine before you or it was different. I was on the ER a few months back with severe abdominal pain and had pain again on Monday. Had a CT scan yesterday and the DR called last night and wanted me in for surgery today because I had a twisted bowel, no obstruction yet. The surgery was outpatient today. Definitely a scary experience. I am 18 months out from surgery. The Dr said it is not uncommon in patients who are successful with weight loss surgery and have lost a lot of weight, especially in a short amount of time. -
frustrated, stalled, and lost
Arabesque replied to heatherdbby's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
If you’re not exercising, getting in 1500 calories may be too many & hinder your weight loss. I’m a non exerciser (just stretching, resistance bands & sit-ups). At an inch shorter & probably older (almost 58) I maintain consuming 1400-1500 calories which i have since discovered is pretty much what my basal metabolic rate recommends. This may be something to raise with your dietician as they know you & your needs better. I don’t enjoy exercising & also have low blood pressure (genetic - had it randomly before but all the time now. Amusingly being obese kept my BP at 120/80.) & oozing discs which is why I only do as little as I do. Most are on the floor & I exercise snack. Do 4 sessions lasting 5-10 minutes across the day. Would probably only burn 30 calories but my muscles are definitely more toned. My doctor put me on blood pressure meds to get it higher. It didn’t work for me but still may be something worth asking your doctor about even as a temporary fix. I relate to not being able to physically eat more too. When I reached my goal at 6 months I was only eating about 900 calories & less than a cup of food for a meal. I kept losing for another 6 months during which I slowly increased my snacks (to 4 & 5 a day ) & slowly was able to eat more. I truely felt I was eating all day long. I stopped losing when I was consuming about 1300 calories. My body has since settled, I eat fewer snacks but more regular sized portions hence the more calories. I also have pretty much maintained at about a kilogram above my initial 2 year stabilised weight. We all have different needs physically, psychologically, medically, etc. but do ask further questions of your doctor & dietician. One size doesn’t fit all. -
They’re are a normal & important part of your weight loss. It’s the time your body uses to take stock of the stress you’re putting it through (weight loss, reduced calories, increased activity, etc.), where you are & what your new needs are at a lower weight & resets various hormones & your metabolism to support your lower weight, etc. Best thing to do is to stick to your plan & don’t stress your body more with more changes. The stall will break when your body is ready. Some people experience longer or more frequent stalls than others. It just depends on their body & needs.
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I think I am failing and I am so scared!! Any advice please!!
Arabesque replied to KDeeB's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Stalls are an expected & important part of your weight loss. Some people just experience fir longer periods & more regularly. They occur in reaction to the stress you’re putting your body under (weight loss, reduced calorie intake, increased activity levels, etc.). During a stall your body takes stock of your new current situation & then readjust various hormones & your metabolism to meet your new needs. Stick to your plan. Don’t stress your body more (like by going back to the liquid diet). The stall will break when your body is ready. -
stalls are a normal part of weight loss. Most of us have our first one around the three week point (but it can happen at any time within the first six weeks or so). This is only your first among probably many. When you hit them, stay off the scale for a few days and make sure you're following your plan to a "T". If you do, the stall will eventually break and you'll be on your way again. Stalls typically last 1-3 weeks.
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How is your sodium intake? I was having positional lightheaded, low BP, etc. and I was told to actually try anything I can tolerate that is a little salty. I'm nearly a year out from my surgery and am barely able to eat 1/4 cup of food at any time, so I've been told if I can tolerate something, eat it. My team is trying to slow down my weight loss, it came off too much too quickly.
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I think I am failing and I am so scared!! Any advice please!!
janelleyp replied to KDeeB's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my surgery on 2/22/23 as well. I’m stuck at 29 lbs weight loss. I had a stall at 3 weeks and another stall at 6 weeks. It seems like I’m having stalls every 3 weeks. I’m starting to feel a little frustrated. I was considering trying to do the liquid diet for the next week to see what happens -
My weight loss is slow now. I am trying to expand my menu so lots of different foods with different calorific values. So it may be up and down on any given day but my average is about 1300 this week.
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Do you think I can lose 70lbs naturally? I'm at a crossroads :(
Barbara Drake replied to helenah's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Certainly, losing 70lbs naturally is possible, but it will require effort and consistency in your diet and exercise routines. Consulting with a healthcare professional before starting any weight loss program is important to ensure that it is safe and appropriate for you. In addition to healthy lifestyle changes, there are various options that can assist with weight loss, such as incorporating complete meal replacement shakes into your diet. These shakes can provide a convenient and easy way to manage calorie intake while still getting the necessary nutrients to support overall health. However, it's important to remember that these shakes should not be the sole source of nutrition and should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise. In addition to incorporating meal replacement shakes, you can also focus on other healthy habits such as: Regular exercise, such as cardio and strength training, to help burn calories and build muscle. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help control hunger. Getting enough sleep each night to support overall health and weight loss goals. Keeping track of your food intake and monitoring your progress to stay motivated and on track. Overall, losing 70lbs naturally is achievable with the right mindset and approach. By making healthy lifestyle changes and incorporating options like meal replacement shakes, you can set yourself up for success in reaching your weight loss goals. -
The new set point is the best gift of the surgery (well I think so). All those years fighting our old much higher set point. Trying to lose & then putting the weight back on again as our body would try to get back to its set point weight where it was happiest. Now your body is happiest at your lower set point so it is easier to maintain this weight. Can we increase our set point again? Yep. That’s how it got so high in the first place. Can you keep it pretty much where it is now? Yes. But it takes work. Watching calories & activity levels. Unfortunately what you are doing in regard to these things may not be sustainable in the long term on many levels. It’s too restrictive to maintain. It doesn’t complement your lifestyle & the things you want to do. Life can sometimes through crap at us & our circumstances change: job changes, family issues, pregnancy, health issues, hormonal changes for women, medication changes, relocating, etc. And yes sometimes simple complacency when we let some new habits slide & revert to some old ones. Also there is some resettling or stabilising. But it won’t all happen straight away in maintenance. Your remaining fat may resettle in different areas of your body (your face so you look less gaunt & your body shape - my hour glass shape returned yay but not my butt sob!). After the stressful period of your weight loss, your metabolism, hunger/satiety hormones, set point, etc. will settle which can affect your weight. And you may physically be able to eat more as your digestive system stabilises too. Interestingly, an additional 100 calories a day will result in a 10lb+/- gain over a year (so 20lbs over 2 years) which could explain the bounce back regain many experience. I’m 3years 11 months (as at yesterday) & have had minimal regain. I was 48.2kg at my lowest then settled at 48.5-49.5kg for about a year. I unexpectedly went to around 50.5-51kg mid my 2nd year. I thought oh no bounce back beginning but I stayed there without a change for about a year. Then we changed my HRT med & abracadabra I lost a kilo & seem to have stabilised for the last few months at 49.5 - 50kg without doing anything but the med change. I’m interested to see what the future will bring as I’m really still quite a newbie.
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That's tricky without your current height and weight and the goal you're wanting to reach, as there's no universal answer. You can work out your calories for loss with this online calculator: https://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html It does metric and imperial, and can give you a deficit to reach goal as well as maintenance calories.
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Lbs lost in 2 week pre-op phase?
The Greater Fool replied to longhaul68's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't have a pre-op liquid diet. Just a 'normal' weight loss diet. My recollection was that I gained weight which was a constant worry on surgery day. My surgeon repeatedly told me he would cancel my surgery on the day of if I didn't lose weight. Gaining was freaky. As it turned out there were things beyond our control as my surgery was open and instructional for other surgeons. So gain or lose it turns out the surgery was happening no matter what. I was lucky. For once. Good luck, Tek -
I am 7 weeks today. I have lost 23.2 since surgery, 31.6 total. I weigh myself weekly, the last 2 weeks it has been 1.8 a week. Slow but steady. If you lost a lot in the beginning, it's exciting, then disappointing when it slows, but totally normal. My Dr. recommends only weighing once a month. Make sure you are getting enough protein. Your starting weight, age, gender and metabalism are all things that affect your rate of loss that you can't control. These last 7 weeks have seen a lot of adjustments to our body, from surgery, then progressing from liquids, purees, soft to "regular" food. I can eat quite a bit of pureed, liquidy type foods, but much less eating more solid food, so I'm sure that will make a difference. I remember one past diet I was on, it was super structured, and I was consistent with exercise and food. I lost 3 pounds every 3 weeks. Not one pound a week, but nothing, nothing, then bam, 3 pounds without doing anything different.
