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Hi there!! The goal of this is to decrease the size of your liver. This is very important for the surgeon to have the liver recede to avoid complications. Use this time to focus on your eating habits, why you eat and keep a journal. If you are stressed, anxious etc. This helped me down the road. I am a grazer and I never paid attention to what I ate. I wanted it I ate it. Period! Take the time you have pre op to learn about your bad eating, use the tools available to you (Meal plan! stick to it to a T!!!!!). We are at various stages of our weight loss journey on here and I found during my preop period that I had to focus on MY journey and where I was at in the process. You really need to slow things down and take it one day at a time. Set yourself up for success by using the tools that you are given, and take your own "will" out of the drivers seat. The surgery is only one part of the journey. The rest is on you and what you do each day to maintain your body. You can't go back to the same eating habits you had prior and expect to lose weight. Its very much a conscious effort on your part. Enjoy the journey and understand this is the first step to a new life. Its mind over matter at this point.
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High protein meal/snack ideas, Hair loss, overeating
ShooterInTheSix replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been very specifically told that all carbonated beverages after surgery are completely off the table for a number of reasons including the high risk of stretching of the stomach pouch, suppression of nutrient absorption, bloating, irritation of the stomach lining, and especially in the case of regular sugared versions, they're 100% empty calories. There is also a study that was done by the University of Wisconsin that found soda and other carbonated drinks decrease weight loss after bariatric surgery and that they heavily impacted how much weight patients lost. Over 80% of patients who quit drinking soda after surgery achieved their weight loss goals while almost 50% of those who continued their drinking habits had unsatisfactory results. University of Wisconsin predictors of weight loss after gastric bypass study The section that addresses soda consumption is 3.3.1 with the breakdown in Table 3 Edited to insert this section quoted from the study; "Patients who did not drink soda preoperatively or quit by the surgery date were more likely to experience successful weight loss compared with those who drank soda preoperatively and were not able to quit. Given that all soda drinkers were counseled by our dieticians to quit soda consumption preoperatively, this variable may be a proxy for postoperative dietary compliance. Those who were unable to quit soda consumption preoperatively may have been less likely to comply with our dietary recommendations postoperatively. Furthermore, given that consuming liquid carbohydrates such as soda leads to poorer satiety compared with eating solid foods, caloric intake may have been significantly higher in patients who continued to drink soda postoperatively [34,35]. Given these findings, cessation of soda consumption preoperatively continues to be an important part of our preoperative bariatric patient evaluation process." -
Pre-Surgery Liquid Diet
BigSexyTequila replied to LewiB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The pre-op diet may have been the hardest thing during this entire process. It took me about 6 days before those hunger pains and desire to eat literally everything I saw to go away. My pre-op diet consisted of (2) protein shakes and (1) frozen meal under 300 calories and under 700mg of sodium each day. I was allowed to eat all the broccoli and cucumber I wanted though. It's tough, but stick with it. You'll need that discipline post-op. I lost 15 lbs on the pre-op diet. My RnY was on May 15th. I started losing weight on my own on Jan 18th in preparation for this and I'm proud to say I'm down 90 lbs! I started at 380 and weighed in today at 290! The difference in energy is amazing, not to mention I'm wearing clothes I haven't worn in many, many years. Even lacing up my work boots can be done sitting down. I'm sitting closer to the steering wheel in the car and stupid things like putting the seatbelt on are so much easier. It's also amazing how hard it is to meet the 60 grams of protein each day without relying on a shake. I've been released to introduce all foods. I've got what I refer to as good eating days and bad eating days. Today happens to be a bad day. Can't find any rhyme or reason to it either. But I'm celebrating many more wins than that! Stick with it - you got this! You'll be on that liquid diet for a few weeks out of the hospital too. -
August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
tamra. replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes! It’s very physically mentally and emotionally challenging. Because this is my second weight loss surgery I have had some negativity from my family, but I am choosing to meet it with positivity. -
Did I eat too much?
Arabesque replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Relax. You haven’t necessarily affected your weight loss as you will still lose eating 963 calories. Though whether it is right for you at this time is another question. Have a chat with your dietician to review what you’re eating & what is an appropriate caloric goal for you & your needs. -
GERD/Gastritis with Gastric Sleeve
MasonMoonGirl replied to MasonMoonGirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes I am completely stable now with my medications and don't want to mess with that. Will not be able to sustain my weight loss if I lose my mind lol. I'm on an anti depressant, benzo and mood stabilizer. My psychiatrist said we may have to up my dose after gastric bypass. I really don't want to do that I'm on low to medium dose right now and want to keep it that way. My benzo could be liquid form but the rest can't. My surgeons office made it seem like since my gastritis and Gerd isn't bad enough to be on medicine (I just take Alka seltzer or Picot when it acts up) I should be fine. Sucks that my choices are basically being morbidly obese, worsening gastritis and Gerd or not getting my psych meds. Not getting my meds would be most disastrous and being obese with all my other health problems would be as well so I'm going to follow my Dr suggestion and do the sleeve and hope for the best I guess. When is your surgery date? -
Finally cleared
Shotputqueen replied to Shotputqueen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In my case, I have a med manager who is against weight loss surgery for ANYONE. She really messed things up, causing me stress and a significant delay. -
Yeah, as you lose weight you release estrogen, which can cause irregular bleeding. If you ever had irregular bleeding or irregular ovulation before, this is probably compounding it. That said, I agree you should talk to your gyn about it. Any irregular bleeding should be closely monitored to ensure it's the weight loss that's doing it and not something else. They can do an ultrasound to see what your lining thickness looks like and if there is any reason to be concerned.
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August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
adodson912@gmail.com replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have told alot of people. I need all the support I can get. To me a bigger support system is better for my success. I weight 300lbs and once I start loosing weight quick people are going to notice. I would rather just be honest, then have to come up with something. Now this is just me and my opinion. I am 100% real , so I need all the advice and help I can get. No one has been negative to me through the whole process. Ya I have heard, people go back to what they used to do and gain it back. Ya I have heard its the easy way out. But its no different then taking weightloss medications and ect. It still requires alot of mental, emotional and physical work. I AM DOING THIS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY!! NOT FOR ANYONE ELSE!! THEY DONT LIVE MY LIFE -
August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
Jessi2023 replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I told my family (Mom, brothers, sisters-in-law). I am not telling anyone at work. Some friends know. One of my SIL is a dietician and she was very negative on it, more because she's worried about the malabsorption factor. But she also is skinny and has never struggled with her weight, even having 2 kids. She's never understood how hard it is for someone whose genes and body are fighting against them. (She never worked as a dietician for overweight people, she worked in nursing homes planning diets and in a school lunch program. She would be terrible in a weight loss program - the super skinny dietician who says 'just eat less') My brothers and I all married naturally skinny people and we are all overweight, except maybe the dietician's husband less so because she scolds him - he still eats terribly when she isn't looking. -
Steroids and gaining weight
KathyLev replied to KathyLev's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Oh Thank you !!! I think I'll go to my family doc ,now that I don't have to worry about weight gain ! -
2.5 Weeks Post-Op sleeve revision to bypass. A little nervous reading these posts
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to Daisy1210's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision from sleeve to bypass, and I'm 4 weeks post op. In the first 4 weeks after my sleeve, I lost 30 pounds. In the first 4 weeks after my revision, I've lost roughly 15. So yes, definitely slower. But I didn't have the revision due to not losing weight. I was actually doing great with my sleeve. I had a lot of complications with the sleeve (gastritis, esophagitis, tons of polyps all through my stomach, horrible gerd). I got my life back and am slowly getting back to the things I could do before. As long as you continue to lose, and you make sure to exercise and stick to your meal plan, you will be fine. It'll take longer, but it'll happen. -
Steroids and gaining weight
ChunkCat replied to KathyLev's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I gain weight on steroids, every time. It makes cravings so intense and all I can stomach for days after I take them is ice cream. LOL It is weird and annoying. I know I'm not the only one that gets cravings on steroids. That said, if I needed them, I'd still take them. I'm prone to bronchitis and immune compromised. We never want it to turn into pneumonia so I end up on steroids for it each time. I think my weight gain averages about 10 lbs per round, which is frustrating but not worth risking my health for in the long term. But that's just me, everyone will have their own opinion and experiences. Have they tried giving you an inhaler for the bronchitis? You can get a steroid inhaler. I don't gain weight or have cravings with that. And they are really effective! -
I got worried because I'm 2 months out from surgery and my chest hurt and felt hot and I felt sick. I thought - "Oh no - the hiatel hernia repair is infected ! " Went to a walk in clinic and they said it's bronchitis. She said "I don't want to give you steroids because it'll make you gain weight". 3 weeks later,I'm still coughing. Steroids have always worked wonders for me , but now that I had the surgery,I'm wondering if they'll interfere with the weight loss if I take them. I want to go to my family doctor ,but I want to know about the steroids before he might suggest them. Have you ever taken any and do you think it affected your weight?
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Hi, @Faith23, I'm going to give you some tough love. STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF EVERY DAY. Everyone's weight fluctuates up and down from day to day and throughout a day, due to so many things especially water weight. You should weigh at most once a week. It's ridiculous at this stage to worry you won't lose more weight. This journey takes MONTHS, not days. You have to think long term or you'll worry yourself too much. You're brave for having the surgery! Stay brave and stay strong!
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Hi all. I had surgery July 13th. Some days I feel like my porch isn’t working. Day 12 post op was the first day that I was hungry but I have also been having menstrual bleeding since day 2 post op. I known I shouldn’t rely on the scale but this week I didn’t loose much of anything. I know everybody journey is different but I’ve seen where people loose 20 pounds and I’m no where near that. It’s a lil disheartening. I follow up with surgeon tomorrow. I am focusing on hitting close to my protein goal. Although getting the fluids in has been challenging. I am working at it. Any advice would be appreciated. pre surgery weight 262
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Is 8oz / 220gm food too much? 5 years post op
Arabesque replied to molliemaggot's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I agree with @catwoman7 & @CarmenG. Every food is different so you can’t rely solely on a weight measure or only on a cup measure. When I reached maintenance, I began checking the recommended portion sizes of different foods and then from there I worked out what I could physically eat of that food. Also considered the calories too which also influenced how much I could eat. It’s not perfect but a good place to begin. I eat about a recommended portion size of most foods. For example I eat a little more of vegetables but only about a half a portion of rolled oats. As you likely know, it can differ day to day - some days I can eat my portion & then another I can’t. Have you checked your BMR? Again a good place to start to give you an idea of the calories your body needs based on age, heigh, weight, gender & activity levels. I’d also go back to tracking all your food for a while just to ensure you’re getting in the nutrients & calories you need. I don’t measure & weigh religiously anymore but do random checks to ensure I’m still on track & of course I check any new food I introduce. It can be easy to let things slide or over/under estimate. I was never given calorie goals by my surgeon or dietician only pretty general portion requirements. My surgeon told me to start with 1/4 - 1/3 cup from purée & slowly increase to about a cup by when I reached maintenance. He also drew a picture of a side plate & sectioned off two other circles: protein & vegetables (interestingly no carbs) & said that’s what a meal should look like for me in the future in maintenance. It’s funny that picture really stuck with me & I often think of it when I’m serving a meal or eating out. And using recommended portion sizes as my reference actually does mean my plate looks much like his drawing. -
Well here’s my update.. I had my band removed 2013 after my band slipped upwards. I couldn’t eat or drink and I became severely anemic and had severe gerd. I’ve gained over 55 pounds back. I wanted to try the bypass and held it off. I started taking Wegovy since April, I didn’t lose much and have been off it due to shortage. I hope to get back on as soon as Kaiser calls. Other than that I’m good. So glad to see the pair of you here.
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Not Allowed To Gain Weight
Arabesque replied to ChunkCat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lyrica, though a wonderful drug for nerve pain, does have the unfortunate side effect of increasing your appetite. My mother’s GP told her straight out she’d never lose weight while she was on Lyrica & her antidepressant & all she could do was work at maintaining the weight she was at. Might be worth a conversation with the insurance company to allow some leeway because of being prescribed Lyrica. Can’t hurt (& get it in writing if they say okay). I wonder if the strict requirements around no weight gain before surgery is more about your commitment to the surgery & wanting to lose weight. Same with any requirement for losing weight (except for the immediate pre surgical diet.) Thankfully our insurance companies in Australia aren’t so strict … yet. No approval requirements from them. Though they are certainly getting more restrictive. -
I gained everything back over the years as well. Last year I decided to get back on the wagon and lost a few pounds so Dr Baggs gave me a fill. Yes, he still there. Now I’m struggling to loose a few more so I can get another fill…. good luck with the sleeve!
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Long time no talk!!!!! How are you!!!! I am revising to the sleeve with John Muir August 15th. I was successful with the band for many many years but after a baby and life I gained everything back and then some!
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Long time no talk!!!!! How are you!!!! I am revising to the sleeve with John Muir August 15th. I was successful with the band for many many years but after a baby and life I gained everything back and then some!
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I'm in the process of getting approved and had uterine cancer last year. My oncologist is on board and feels the weight loss will actually reduce my chances of recurrence. I didn't do chemo/radiation though because I was diagnosed so young. I do however have an autoimmune disease that has caused ulcerations of the small intestines and colon in the past. I'm stable on a biologic currently but that may not always be the case and off medications the ulcerations will probably come back. I saw a surgeon and was surprised he advised I get a DS with my history. My GI is not in favor of this plan. I think the sleeve would be a lot safer, so I have an appointment with a second surgeon to see if we can go that route, even if it may not result in as much weight loss as the DS. I also have a family history of cancer of the colon and small intestines and for me being able to have full imaging studies is important as I age, which will be much more complicated with the surgeries that affect the small intestines.
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Not Allowed To Gain Weight
Nepenthe44 replied to ChunkCat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Even more effective: high salt, high carb meal the night before. Stuff in your pockets, heavy clothes, and your bladder don't weigh much, but just a little change in your fluid balance makes a huge difference. At my highest weight, I could easily swing 10 pounds heavier just by getting a Chinese takeaway . -
It's just a stall. It happens. Keep up your healthy regimen it will start to fall off again. Also probably water weight.
