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Tracking help. Had a rough day.
Sleeved36 replied to kt12883's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use Baritastic too You don't have to make it complicated and use every feature of the app. Just use what works for you. I like having my weight and measurements tracked for me. Nice to watch the inches disappear even if the pounds aren't. Adding water is super easy (And a cool graphic). I only track my protien, not every single bite. -
Hi- I've been reading the boards - as I'm scheduled for surgery on March 11 and I'm getting kind of nervous. I have just sat for over an hour reading the complications that some are having. Do complications happen more often than not? Also, has anyone had their band (without complications) for a very long time? I assumed that I would just keep it forever. Does it eventually have to come out? Thanks, Malissa
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How long after the Lap Band Should You wait to get Pregnant???
ashleyb posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I For sure want more kids...but I'm wondering how long after my band should I wait to get pregnant? I'll be 23 in May and I'm having my surgery the 3ed of March. I didn't gain a lot of weight with my first child so i don't think I'll have too much trouble with the second! Anyone Gotten prego right after the band...if so any complications? Any insight would be great!!! Thanks Ashley:tongue2: -
Why am I so scared of Slippage?!?!?!?
SBeth replied to LaurenT626's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was just recently banded and I totally understand what you're feeling! I started reading online statistics of complications and it was a bad idea! I feel great, so I think it's just post-surgery worries. Everyone else is right though, none of those are symptoms of band slippage so try hard not to worry! -
Failed, well if you failed then I really, really failed...My time at the hospital was 5 months with complications due to the surgery.... You are really being overly critical of yourself..You are on a path that can and will change your life forever if you use the tool properly......... Maybe a setback but not a fail...you are in good company here as I am not the only one to have suffered a setback...however......I can say this because a little over a year later I am in onederland..That's right and you will be too soon....pick up your head, get back on that horse and stop trying to sabotage yourself already... I really believe that something is worth far more when you have to work for it..Well girl that is you...just keep swimming and give yourself a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes I had fear. But mainly I was excited about changing my life. I think you need to go into this with your eyes wide open. You need to know all the possible things that go wrong. You need to be prepare for the worst. And then you need to put the 'worst' into context: complications only happen to about 5 out of every 100 people who get the band, and many are minor enough to be resolved without much fuss. I was one who had a complication. I'm grateful it didn't have long term effects and was relatively easily fixed. I don't blame the band for me gaining weight as a result of the band failure, the band works while it's working, but it's not some magic weight loss injection, all it did was help. When it stopped working, it meant it was all on me, and I don't blame the band for that either. That's the thing I think: people don't take the responsibility for their weight loss. They hope that the band will fix all their ills, and it doesn't work that way. So when it doesn't because they didn't put in their part, they blame the band for failing them. I have definitely seen my share of people for whom the band has failed them, BUT I see a WHOLE lot more people who consistently fail themselves, which has very little to do with the band itself. So you need separate the good from the bad and figure out what's best for you.
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Is a soy protein shake the same as a protein shake
Betsyjane replied to rpaniagua77's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
There are so many presonal preferences! My Dr. said you can't absorb more than around 25-30g of soy at a sitting so not to get any higher. Who knows. I like EAS CARB CONTROL chocolate liquid shake. I can get it at my grocery store, it's not way over priced, and it only has around 100 calories for around 20g of Protein. Just be use to get the one that says Carb Control. My shake is rather complicated, but I get a lot done with it. I put in a blender the EAS shake, ice, some Water, a scoop of Any Whey (pure protein and nothing else), Benefiber powder for Fiber and regularity, a little frozen fruit, some fresh berries (so I have fruit, since I usually don't have any the rest of the day), some flax seed oil....and I blend it and sip on it for part of the morning. I've tried also putting my daily chewable Vitamin and Calcium pills in the blender with everything, but it ruins the taste. Anyway, then I don't have to worry much about getting enough protein, fiber, or fruit the rest of my day. -
I'm in STL, MO. Curious about my surgeon and a review I recently found.
killerqueen86 replied to killerqueen86's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Saw my surgeon for my pre-op and she confirmed that she does not use a bougie, but uses an endoscope. She showed me the size. Pretty small. She said she uses it because she can look at the stomach at the same time and check for complications. And then can use it for the leak test. She put my mind at ease. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Newbie here, full of questions :)
farmgal replied to hope4anewstart's topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
I had plication with Dr. Ortiz in August of last year. I am currently down 75 lbs. with about 30 more to go. I never vomited but was close a couple times. They do send you home with anti-nausea meds. They do get busy so if you have a date in mind you should set it soon. As far as the financing part , I just saw on BP that they are offering great deals through the website on surgery in Mexico. Looking at the costs, it would save you about$3,000.00 but you have to choose another surgeon at Jerusalem Hospital. He is top-rated though, so check that out before you commit to Ortiz. I personally was not impressed with him or the staff (Ortiz), but I didn't receive horrible care either. However, I did have complications at 2 months out. (Read my other posts if you are interested) I have no idea about the financing part. As far as your job goes, I needed about a month to be 100 percent, but went back to work at 2 weeks and had no problems, other than desperately needing a nap when I got home! It was so worth it for me, I know I would have been at my highest weight or even higher right now had I not had the procedure done. Good luck with your decision! -
Has anyone used Dr. Scott Stowers (My Bariatric Solutions) in Decatur TX?
mtravel10 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I've had my consultation with Dr. Stowers (via phone since I live out of state) and so far it has been a good experience. I'm wondering if anyone has gone to him for the sleeve? If so, what was your experience like? Any complications? For fellow sleevers that are a few years out, how has your progress been and are you maintaining? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!! -
Hello... I'm new to BP. Thought I was 100% certain about having surgery (sleeve), but I keep thinking "Am I REALLY doing this?!?!" Have done all evals, except for meeting w/nutritionist. question. Am I normal? Is it normal to be overly certain one day then not the next? Truth is I fear complications but as my hubby said, I could have a heart attack, etc. due to the weight I'm carrying, HBP, diabetes, etc. Thanks for "listening."
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My mother had weight loss surgery - Our relationnship?
Inner Surfer Girl replied to Daughter2015's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I think it is safe to say that just about everyone who posts to this board has a complicated relationship with food whether or not we have WLS surgery or not. Also, any major change like WLS will shake up the status quo in our relationships. Based on some of the issues you brought up in your post you might want to consider talking with a counselor or therapist or attending a support group such as OA. You can sort out your feelings and your relationship with both food and your mother but it may take some work. Best of luck. -
So sorry about all your complications with the pain and the surgery....it's really awful when this stuff effects every part of your life so much. I'm a nurse who works with back pain patients ( epidurals, radio frequency ablation, and other chronic pain treatments). The radio frequency ablation procedure is indeed amazing, but only appropriate for the medial branches of the nerves. Nerves that enervate your legs can't be ablated (burned) safely or you might not be able to walk at all. Epidurals can also be helpful, but sometimes the disc/nerve damage is severe that just an anti-inflammatory injection (as with the epidural steroid injection) is just not enough. The shot, not matter what med is used, cannot fix anatomy. You say you live in a small town, but is there any way to get a second opinion? This doesn't need to mean you switch doctors at this point, but maybe someone to review your scans and surgery to see if what you have had done has been the most appropriate interventions, and if there is any other possible treatments that can help. You could see another spine surgeon or a physiatrist (medical spine specialist, they do procedures sometimes but not surgery). The money and time spent to do this can really be worth it. One of the hardest things to handle as a patient (I think), is when you've lost confidence in your doctor. You feel alone and abandoned. You worry that what was done was the wrong thing, that maybe there have been mistakes that you aren't aware of, or that they are lying to you in general. This kind of mental anguish can really effect your recovery and your health overall. In order to pick yourself up and move forward, you need some real knowledge SPECIFIC to you, and a plan for recovery. Did you get physical therapy after surgery? Maybe time for some for some so your gait can improve. Sometimes the swelling and inflammation caused by surgery can be weeks and months improving. Hard to know what advice to give you specifically because every case is so different. BUT, do not lose hope! Find yourself someone who is on your team that you can have confidence in and will help you find the right treatment if there is any, or at least a good plan to remain positive and moving forward! Hang in there, and best wishes!!
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Your throat, stomach, etc are all very swollen and sensitive. Your stomach is stapled top to bottom. The reason for the food stages is so you can heal and not get sick (vomiting could cause a complication), have an obstruction, get a piece of food caught in staple, cause a leak, etc. As you heal - you can advance to different stages. Dumping is not common with the sleeve.
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You're already doing well! It's going to be very difficult post op. I would recommend your wife begin counselling or join a support group. It will be helpful to have the added support in case of complications. All the best.
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Everything Berry78 said! I would also read the complications forum. This is might be odd advice. But it's best you know the real complications regardless of how rare they are.
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Mind Playing Tricks. Anybody Have Any Regrets After Having Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
EriMonae replied to Mike Cannon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im 4 weeks POST OP and YES that is normal! My surgery date was 11/9 and I was back and forth. I hardly gotten any sleep the final week. I was beyond excited during the approval stages, labs, and classes i had to attend. I kept telling myself something will happen and i'll be set back hehehehe... But I had a few minor complications after and now I am starting to feel like myself again. I'd say just keep a positive mind set and you will be ok. GOOD Luck -
Complications from advancing diet too soon
sasharbinx replied to Frenchie1977's topic in Rants & Raves
I'm sorry for your loss. I have big time guilt and your concern or expression of annoyance speaks to me if it's worth anything. I'm for sure going to fess up to my doctor on my follow up about my half slice of cheese at day 5. I don't think it's ok for me to cheat anymore just cause I chewed really good and seem to have digested it fine and I don't condone anyone else do the same. I was just posting honestly because this has been very difficult! But no it's not worth dying from complications. And well what's done is done, at least your cautionary tale is a driving factor in my will not to stray again and in fact you may have saved my life in doing so. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App- 61 replies
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I was banded on 10/08/08 and two weeks after started having sharp pains in my lower right side. Today I ended up in the Hospital with what I thought was an appendicites attack. After hours of X-rays and a CT scan, they sent me home saying everything looks good it must be complications from you lap band surgery.It may be normal but it sure the hell hurt. I see the Doc on thursday for my first fill. I'll see what he say's and then I'll share it with you. GOD Bless:rolleyes2:
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Band to sleeve, same op, August 12th !
ally vsg replied to johnsydney's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Would love to know how everyone's surgery went, any complications. I'm hoping for surgery on 25/26 aug band to sleeve. Frightened but excited. Having it done in Mexico. Will be very happy to see the last of this band. -
Discussion: Why People Decide N Long Run to Have Gastric Bypass
Jachut replied to speck's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
True - they dont do the bypass in Australia, probably you could get it done if the lapband failed, but its not the first choice for most bariatric surgeons. Too risky, too complicated, not good enough long term results. Longer term stats are showing that you lose more slowly with the lapband and its more dependent on personal habits (which is a good thing in my opinion) but you get greater weight maintenance at the end of the journey, compared to GBP where there's a significant proportion of people who lose fast and then begin to regain. So easy choice for me as I wouldnt have been able to find a surgeon to do a bypass but I would never have considered it given the size of my weight problem - simply not worth the risk of malnutrition and the surgical risks. -
Lap band over previous bypass surgery
darnell239 replied to darnell239's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My concerns are about the complications I keep hearing about. Also, I hear the band is easy to cheat so that worries me. I've been on plenty of diets and eventually I would cheat or quit the diet because it becomes hard and I feel like I am always denying myself. -
That sounds about right. I am in pre-op now. So far I have met with a cardiologist, who did an in office ekg, and then I had to go to another office for an echo and a stress test. Had to get clearance from my pcp, a psych eval, an upper gi xray, an egd, and 3 months of meeting with the nurse practitioner and the dietitian. The only thing you are doing I'm not is the sleep test. I would rather do all the required testing, than not do it and run into complications during surgery.
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My first cancellation was due to an emergency...I lost 27 lbs. The second time I went to get the surgery I only lost 1 oz. It was close they were not sure if he was going to do it but he said a loss is a loss and I was scheduled. I always wonder though if he had cancelled on me and then rescheduled would my number have come up for so many complications.....I do wonder that sometimes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have mine December 5th. I’m freakimg out wondering if this is right for me. Will I regret it etc. I keep praying to god to show me a sign of I should continue down this path. I’m so terrified and feel like my family doesn’t understand how confused I am. I’m 7 days away from surgery date. I thinking about calling my surgeon and either canceling it. I’m not sure what to do. I’m 278 right now, my highest weight was 320. I’ve lost 9lbs since the pre op diet. Can anyone give me advice on what i should do? I’m so scared and don’t know if I should do this on my own. I just don’t want to be in the position I was before. 😭 I know I need to loose the weight I’m just scared that I will be miserable. Food addiction is hard and that’s the reason I’m here, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to enjoy my foods. I’m scared of throwing up or feeling sick etc. My family thinks I shouldn’t get it done and I wish I didn’t tell them because that also makes me second guess myself. I’m scared that i am going to fail not staying on track with my vitamins, or seeing foods and having cravings feeling miserable because I can’t have any. Dealing with complications etc. I feel like I will regret either way I get the surgery or not. My boyfriend thinks I works hard to get all the way to this point it would be foolish of me to give up now. I thought about maybe asking my surgeon to do the (reshape) balloon instead since this is temporary and I can see how I handle this before making a lifetime commitment. I’m also scared of that too because I recently read an article about 5 people dying but not knowing if these were the cause of death. Thoughts?
