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2 yrs out, at goal, but I have a question!
Queen of Crop posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone! Used to post here a lot when I was in my first year and doing my Sunday blog....all is well, I have been at goal for one year, very happy. Here's my question: I get a B12 shot every month...should I still be taking a B12 supplement? What size? I have been taking 1000mcg in addition to my shot; but now I'm thinking that seems like too much. Can't find the answer in my paperwork. Also, I have always taken Biotin since a couple of months after surgery....is 500 mcg what most people take? My blood work is good (except the B12 has always been off the charts because I stupidly have gotten my blood work done right after my shot). My weight is a healthy 136, I can eat anything except for rice, and I love my new life! I did have a breast lift done last May and am SO happy to have done that....with the 87 lb loss they were looking pretty droopy and sad..... I haven't done many posts on my blog, but I did post one a couple months ago about my breast reduction/lift if anyone is interested. I'll do a another post at my two year anniversary. At this point, who ever is reading this is probably all new people on here....I used to post all the time! For all those who have signed up in the last year.....congratulations; you are in for a great ride.....I wrote about my first year every Sunday at the blog below if you want to be inspired..... -
My insurance has an exclusion for ALL weight loss surgery regardless of health. Its definitely a factor when making the decision. So I had to pay out of pocket! Would do it again in a heartbeat!
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Hi Aimee Welcome...what a fantastic job you have done so far withyour weight loss. I know what you mean about the bandsters group , I feel the same way about most of those Yahoo groups, this is why I have chosen to stay right herewith all of these loving caring supportive people. You will be happy you did too:)
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Hello everyone! I am 3.5 months post op, 6cc in my 10cc band and down 50#'s. I am so happy about the weight loss. I have committed to going to the gym 4x a week and have only had a few weeks where I have fallen short since the first of the year. I had a fill last week and was taking it really easy with solids and doing well, really feeling a restriction and thinking aaaah, the green zone. But 2 nights ago I came home from the gym starving and had a few bites of a roast I had in the crockpot and have been in misery ever since. I slept in the recliner the first night, it was after 11pm before I got it clear or so I thought. Ugh! I had an early dentist apt the next morning so didnt eat or drink until around 10am and ate a smallish bite of banana while making a protein shake. It stuck. I spent the rest of the day tossing it up. Tried some water at bedtime but it didnt feel right. This morning drove to work and sipped on water on the way and did ok, but it was not just zooming thru. Managed a protein shake this morning over a couple of hours and for some unknown reason, thought i could eat some pureed soup at lunch. 4 bites and here I sit 3.5 hours later in misery still. Finally, I decided to call my Dr for advice but I cannot leave work till tomro at 4pm. I imagine he will unfill me a bit when I finally can get in. Until then, they adviseI have lost 7# since last weeks fill but no way would I want to repeat the last few days. I am diappointed b/c I thought I had finally found a level of restriction where I could actually feel full and be unable to cheat. Here's hoping that I will get back to that sweet spot after I am over this current disaster. Thanks for listening
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I need a mentor/email buddy to help me get back on track!
shedo82773 replied to Llamalover17's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Llamalover17 Hi hon, I'm 3 years out from my RNY. I have been successful in losing 132#'s in 6 months. I did have a 8# gain. So I now weigh 125#'s and have maintained my loss for 2 and 1/2 years. You are not a failure and you can do this!! A 90# loss is nothing to sneeze at. That is 30#'s a month. That is more than I even lost in a month. I lost 20#'s a month. Keep your eyes on the prize. Keep trying that is all any of us can do!! Give up the carbs or at least keep them at a minimum. My Team told me from the beginning that in time there are no forbidden foods!! We just have to do them in MODERATION. Now that doesn't mean you can eat junk all of the time. Our bodies work best with getting lots of Protein in and you can eat veggies to fill up. The ideal program would be to not do carbs until you reach your goal. It won't be long until you are there. If you don't have time to go to the gym for your exercise try to walk. It is a great exercise and it is free and gives you the chance to clear your mind also. I try to keep my hands busy with going on Facebook, support groups on here I color I read In write in a journal. Another thing maybe you can talk to someone about everything going on. This is a BIG ADJUSTMENT our body is kind of in shock. Please feel free to chat with me at any time. You can get ahold of me at scharbroughsherrie@gmail.com. Like I said I'm not sure if I can be much help but I am a great listener and I have gone thru WLS and kind of been there done that!! -
27lbs is great, considering 6 weeks out of the 8 you were in healing mode and not alot of people lose during those 6 weeks. You weren't eating enough for your metabolism, so that pretty much shut down. I was told first 6 weeks don't expect weight loss. I think 27lbs is good. I also think that you should have had at least 1 fill.......bring it up with your dr.
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I know we're all different and our weight loss is the same way. Im just looking for some basic weight loss stats. My surgery was on April 4, 2011 and I weighed in at 278. As of today I'm at 201. Seems slow(?) of course I've chested on Halloween and thanksgiving. Can't seem to stay under 1000 caleries. I'm eating 1200-1400. I know that's too many. But I'm still hungry at 1000 and it always hits me at the end of the day. I hate going to bed hungry. Any suggestions ?
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I've noticed the weight loss has slowed down n I'm not having any food restrictions.I'm having my third fill today n going to ask Dr if its normal.I try and watch what I eat but haven't started exercising yet.But other than the above I feel great, no regrets.
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I was banded in October, and post op weight loss has been verrry slow... and 100% MY FAULT, not my bands. I did the exact opposite of what I was supposed i.e. ate plenty of ice cream amongst other things. I was very frustrated with myself, but came to realize that I love having my band. Absolutely love it. It motivated me to get back on track quicker, and drag my ass to the gym. I like having it there as a (sometimes annoying) reminder that I chose this to help me. So now I am doing everything right, and have been for a few weeks and haven't lost any weight, but that's ok, I will. How can I not? I'll just keep at it, and I know it will come off. This is just for people so fed up with their band they regret, hopefully a little inspiration to keep going, because I know I will. :thumbup:
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Just Starting The Lap Band Journey
Makinchanges4me replied to Makinchanges4me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just ordered the book by Alex Brecher. Yesterday I picked up a book called "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies". And am currently reading a book on Lap Band surgery from True Results. Does True Results just do the Lap Band? Has anyone had weight loss surgery thru True Results? What was your experience? Guess I'm a little concerned as I understand that you lose 40-50% of extra weight w/surgery. I'm 4'11" and weigh 170-172 lbs. I need to weigh around 100 to 105 lbs. So if I am only able to lose 35 to maybe 40 lbs in 12-24 months, I'm still very over weight. And I'm wondering about the expense and effects of surgery on body for just 35 lbs. I'm probably being concerned about nothing. Any weight loss is healthy for me. Any advice appreciated? Thanks! -
So I was wondering if any of you ladies have experienced loss of sensation in the nipple/breast after the excessive weight loss. I've lost 70lbs in 7 months went down 2 cup sizes. There is feeling in my nipple area but there is no sensation and it's hard explaining that to DH. since I have to weight till April to ask my doc, I was wondering if I'm alone on this one. TIA
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I did make a seperate instagram for my weight loss surgery journey and have already met some really awesome people, found a lot of people close to me! There's a huuuuge wls community and doesn't matter which surgery you've had, we're all in this together! I hate to say that I'm an Instaholic and use that muuucchhh more than I use BariatricPal only because this app has seem to not work as well for me. I post almost daily, sometimes multiple pics daily on Instagram and I LOOOVVE to follow and see other people's progress on it. My Instaname is Kelsey.vsg20 If you follow, I'll follow back!
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EnteroMedics VBLOC Vagal Blocking Therapy
Shadowcub replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I just heard about this last night and I, for one, am VERY interested! While Medicare covers WLS and more recently Obesity Counseling, it specifically exclude by matter of law weight loss medications. It will be interesting to see whether or not Maestro ends up getting covered. If it does, I think I would prefer this route, at least initially, to lose weight. I have a BMI of over 60 so getting approved for surgery is extremely easy. However, the idea of permanent malabsorption. with the possibility for malnutrition, from a RNY gives me pause. Maestro promises faster weight loss than diet and exercise alone, without the complications of rerouting the GI tract. -
Hi Kammy: I too was banded in October, 08 and things had been going well until about 4 weeks ago and all of a sudden it's like boom the weight stopped coming off. I went to the doctor's Friday and the NP spent some time talking about how much I wasn't eating enough Protein and really needed to focus on that. I go next week for another fill, this time by "feel" rather than by what the x=ray would show. I really hopes this will be better as I'm able to eat alot of food no matter how much I try portion control, etc. Keep up the great work. In reading through many threads, it appears that the band works differently for each person. I personally liked the weight loss vs. maintaining.! Have a good weekend.
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Just woke up from my surgery...
jbland replied to cely21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the helpful update! I am so glad that everything went well for you! My surgery is sometime tomorrow! Excited but a little anxious! I hope that your recovery is speedy and your weight loss heavenly! -
This thread is 8 months old, but if you're still reading this, I'd be interested to know if you had a psychiatric evaluation before being banded. The American Institute of Gastric Banding and True Results recommends that all patients are not only mentally fit for surgery, but are capable of longterm commitment to weight-loss and the related consequences.
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Randy, Kuri has been on the boards alot since many folks are banded by him, but this is a first...he's my doc and I'm paying attention! I have never seen a Kuri employee post on this board. I found it odd, too. Welcome Jessica? Be sure to pass out good advice on successful banded weight loss. We need lots of encouragement around here! BTW, what's Joanne doing now? Will you be taking over her position? What about the patient reps? Give me the scoop on changes at BeLiteWeight. Somethings up!
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Problems staying motivated during Pre op weight loss
almond_jay replied to Ashley Nd Michael Fisher's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
@@Ashley Nd Michael Fisher Which area are you in with Kaiser? I heard that not everyone has to reach the 10% weight loss to get surgery. I know I'm only at about 5% and I'm hoping they dont turn me away because of it. -
In addition to the hormones being released from your weight loss, anesthesia in general can mess with your cycle.
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Reduction of unwanted hair...hairy-hirsutism
babs0101 replied to raedelicious's topic in The Gals' Room
I've only had my armpit hair done. I had that done in 3 sessions about 4 years ago. No problem, no hair. -
Thank you for your advice and sharing your story. So sorry for your family's loss! It is so hard to lose someone you love and especially suddenly and unexpectedly. That is a good way to put it! I hope everything goes well with your surgery!
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I put a link of a list of questions to ask on my weight loss surgery Facebook page check it out if u want!! Http://Facebook.com/WeightLS?success=1 hope it helps you! I will also will get back to in a second let u know what date I put it up so it's easier to find it I just put it up a couple days ago
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Front view of myself after getting my hair highlighted, with some make-up on.
mountain_lover posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Family and Friends Before VSG surgery
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Hello fellow WLS people I am new to this, I have had a lap band for 7 years with minimal wt. loss and a few problems along the way. 2 hernia surgeries 1 regular, 1 fondoplication. Recently went to the ER due to waking from a deep sleep choking on my own saliva/reflux?.. went from once in a while to more than a few times at night. A trip to my gastroenterologist to find my band had slipped and needed to be removed. I am a candidate for Revision Surgery and have researched Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery.... But I have some serious concerns about the choking issue with the band. Was I only choking because the band had slipped or can this problem happen again with the new surgery. It was very scary not to mention I would think dangerous (aspiration pneumonia) anyone else with this issue with band slip and what was the result after Gastric Sleeve Surgery. I should add since I have had all the Fluid removed from my band I have experienced no choking... Any insight or experiences to this issue would be helpful..Thank you, Angel-Whetstone.
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Only one month from a year never thought I could lose as much weight as have in this amount of time was the best decision I ever made. This has been a hard year as far as personal life. The only thing that had been good is the weight loss. My sw. 451 cw 246 goal was 250 now I'm just going to loss as I don't look sick. I get to go back to Tijuana mx with a friend next month on my one year mark and I know dr ponce de Leon will so a great job for him.
