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why would sweet spot matter?
happy2lose replied to marmar's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know how you feel. I am 6 1/2 months post-op and have already experienced 2 months of no weight loss. What others are saying about your body adjusting itself is absolutely correct. I have twice now hit plateaus that lasted well over a month each. Be sure you take your body measurements because during these plateaus it is important that you realize you are losing inches. It does take the scale some time to catch up with the measurement losses. Hang in there and be patient. You didn't get to 400 pounds overnight and it's not going to fall off overnight. I do suggest, you increase your exercise time each week in order to keep seeing results and fluctuate your calorie intake by 100-200 calories periodically. Best of luck to you, Donna -
This is my first blog entry, despite having been banded for about 18 months now. I had imagined that 18 months after surgery, I would be as skinny as I ever wanted to be and would be enjoying everything I imagined that life contained. I'd be happy, I'd have found someone to share my life with. I might even be pregnant. Well, unfortunately, none of that has happened. But this isn't going to be a "Debbie Downer" post, it's actually a hopeful one! The thing no one tells you, or more accurately, that everyone tells you but you either can't or won't hear it, is that a band alone will not make you thin. It won't solve the reasons you got so big in the first place and it won't get you to exercise. What it can do is change the amount of food you eat. That change helped me lose about 65 lbs. Some people might think that 65 lbs in 18 months isn't much (I'm sort of one of the people) but knowing that instead of being over 300 lbs now (where I was surely headed), I've not only maintained more than 50lbs off for a year and recently lost another 10, means that I have accomplished something I thought was impossible pre-band. So, despite a few minor issues, I'm THRILLED to have been banded and am now coming to the realization that the band has taken me as far as it can on it's own. Now I have to take it the rest of the way. The good news is that the past month or so has led me to believe that I can. Simply put, I got back on a heathier eating track. Instead of eating anything I want, just in smaller portions and drinking whatever I want, I've gotten to a point where I am eating like someone who wants to keep losing weight. That's not to say I am where I need to be...in fact, I have spent the better part of this weekend figuring out why the first 7 lbs lost since I recommitted to weight loss fell off and the last 3 have been a battle. But I think I have figured that out and am now ready to march forward towards that weight loss goal again. It's going to be a hard journey, I'm not fooling myself about that...and I will struggle every day and fall, probably alot. But I am looking forward to getting back on the horse and keep at it until I get to where I want to be. Hopefully, in another 18 months, I'll be there, but if not, I at least hope to still be trying. This is a journey, not a race and I'm ready to take another fork in the road.
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Two months out with PICS
minniekitty replied to KaitlynnHughes's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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Try the water based protein drinks, like Isopure. I did not care for those but some people like them better than the shakes. Protein promotes healing and weight loss. It is important to find a way to get in the appropriate amount.
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Post op liquid diet - can you lose too much?
reverie replied to Sistersue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You'll be fine. If anything you're dropping Water weight and Fluid weight from surgery; not a "true" weight-loss per say. -
Congrats on your weight loss
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Any men overweight get the band with less than 80lbs (BMI 36)
B-52 replied to corks's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
There is always the question...do you meet the standards to qualify to have your insurance cover the cost? Generally they are looking for a certain BMI threshold, unless you have serious co morbidities that only weight loss can fix.... -
I've been feeling bummed lately because my weight loss feels slower and I'm having trouble finding food that my sleeve actually agrees with and won't make me sick. However, yesterday I went to an amusement park with my family. I was able to walk around all day in the heat with tons of energy! The old me would had throbbing feet and ankles and needed my asthma inhaler all day. Hell, the only time I needed it yesterday was because my brother dragged me on a rollercoaster with four loops lol. I only needed it because I shut my eyes and held my breath the whole time! That's another thing- I haven't ridden a ride in years because I was afraid the attendants would tell me I'm too big- I fit just fine now! One last thing- we had to park at the far end of the parking lot. Walking the distance wasn't a big deal at all! In fact, I walked ahead of my family and had to keep waiting on them! Anyway, yesterday was just what I needed to boost my spirits and remind me why I'm on this journey! It reminded me that success after WLS isn't just about what's reflected on the scale everyday!
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OMG, you are doing so well. This is hard but take one day at a time. As for stress, I don't think there is an easy answer for this. Good luck with your weight loss & your license exam. It will be so worth every painful moment. I'm sure people notice that you have lost weight. I know that my family & friends notice my weight loss.
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When Did People Notice and Driver's License
higher replied to IveGotThePower's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I'm so short that even a little weight gain/loss is very noticeable so my friends and family have all commented on it (they don't know I had WLS.) Unfortunately my driver's license photo is from 10 years ago when I was 21 and under my current goal weight......LOL -
Going to have surgery March 29 with Dr.Garcia. Bought tickets last night and am flying in the day of surgery. I'm anxious but know this is what I have to do. I have 4 little boys, 1,2,5&7 and at 50 years old (yes, 50!) I'm having trouble keeping up with them. But mostly I want to be health to see my grandchildren someday. Right now I can barely walk from joint pain. Sigh. But I really feel hope. I'm really starting to mourn the loss of my relationship with food. I know it sounds melodramatic, but do you know what I mean?and although I have a partner who supports me getting the surgery I don't think there's going to be much help once I get home. What I get is, "I went on a fly fishing trip 3 days after I had my gall bladder out. Laparoscopic surgey is no big deal." This forum has been so helpful for me especially since I'm not telling anyone except one friend who lives far away-she has a lap band that transformed her life and is very supportive. I know that we all are struggling here in one way or another. Please know that I read your posts and am sending a hug your way. Deborah in Iowa
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Closest thing to 6 months out as I have...
No game replied to BlessedBeyondMeasure2012's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You, my dear, look beautiful! OMG that is an awesome loss too! And you know what? whatever we are this Christmas it's going to be so much more better than last Christmas -
The first place you always want to start is with the nutrition goals that you received from your doctor and/or nutritionist. Your question is difficult to answer because doctors vary considerably in their recommendations and patients vary considerably in their medical history and needs based on lab tests. I would highly recommend using a food app if you are not already. My Fitness Pal and Spark People are often recommended by folks on the forum. After entering in height, age, gender, weight, goal weight, your weekly weight loss goal and other information, the app will calculate a daily calorie goal along with recommended nutrient levels for Protein, carbs, fats, sodium and any number of Vitamins. I have not used Spark People but have been using MFP for about two years. With MFP, you also have the option for modifying nutrient goals to match exactly what your doctor recommends. Think of your log as a compass. Always pointing you in the direction you want to go. In my opinion, a food log is the single most important tool you can have. Pre-op, rapid weight loss, maintenance - it works exactly the same regardless of where you are at in your journey. It's quick. It's easy. It allows you to manage your weight instead of your weight managing you. It gives you confidence. You'll never again say "I THINK I did well this week" - you'll KNOW you did well. You're gonna love the new you!
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So glad you are home and feeling better! Congrats on the weight loss!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Three weeks out, stalling, hungry
JennyNH replied to compass75's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my 5th behavior modification group meeting with the bariatric psychologist tonight and this is one thing that he did go over, as far as the stalling goes anyway. After surgery, because our intake is so low, our brain thinks we are starving ourselves and forces the body to hold on to the weight for sometimes as long as a couple of weeks. This is typical of the sleeve surgery, more so than the gastric bypass. The weight loss will be in more of a gradual stair step type loss instead of a constant down-slope. He said as long as we stick to our plan we are given by our nutritionists and follow our exercise plans, our bodies will catch up with our brains once it realizes that we are not starving and the weight will come off again. Are you in a program that offers post-op support groups? How far out are you? From what i understand, the head hunger can last a few weeks after surgery. I have not had my surgery yet, but i am ready and looking forward to a healthier life. -
Dermatologist/Endocrinologist question...
a new begining posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I so want to ask a Dermatologist or Endocrinologist a question, but I don't want to go through my doctor and have to do blood work then get a referral , Yad yada yada! If anybody can answer this bizarre question I'd sure be thankful. Here it goes.... If I already have really thin hair where you can see through to my scalp from either it being (Androgenic Alopecia) or a previous case of(Telogen Effluvium) from 9 yrs. ago and my hair never came back.....then I have the VSG surgery and I go through the Telogen Effluvium again, will my hair grow back? Not knowing if my hair will come back is keeping me from the surgery. I am beside myself with fear of permanently losing even MORE hair. As it is I have to wear a hair piece, as a woman it is devastating. I so badly need to have surgery but then what, be a healthy, trim BALD woman. I know it may sound vain, please no mean comments, I understand if you start with a nice full, thick head of hair then it's no biggy, can hardly notice, but when I have people staring at my head already when I go out, it's horribly embarrassing. What should I do? Should I have the VSG or keep the hair I have left and stay obese and still unhappy. I'm so confused on what to do. -
Ohhh! Ya'll are sweet! Thanks Vines! I don't think I'm quite at goal if I can't get under 180. I really really want at least another 15 pounds gone. I'm only 5'5" and I think I can swing 165 well enough. I was 168 and a size 14/16 when I got married. Did it on Diet pills and Looooove. LOL It's funny, I bumped my NSV thread earlier so I can find it but I think it has gone waaay back down the list now. Anyhow, I want to post the individual pic Kim has in her 'puter (taken this same day) next to another indiv pic taken a few months ago, and I weigh only about 5 pounds more? I think. Pretty big difference those pounds made, but it was really inches lost when I re-joined Curves. My body is reshaping, I can see that now, so I'll quit kicking myself about the scale and quit fretting over not really losing pounds. I'll lose them. I don't mind slow, but it's good to see progress in pics. I don't see it in the mirror much. You know what I don't like about me in the above pic? Helmet hair. Remember Sally Fields in Steel Magnolias? That's what I have. It's supposed to be a cute fluffy cut, but I stick it behind my ears just like my school picture from the 3rd grade and I look like such a goob! LOL Plus I want braces. I have a coupon for a free consult with the orthodontist up the street. I'm afraid I'll have to choose between braces and a tummy tuck. SIGH. Reality check...if this is the least of my problems? I'm blessed. I'll quit whining now. (((hugs))) and thanks!
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I agree with Funny. Speak to your doctor about your concerns. There should be some simple tests to determine the functionality of your liver. And, other than the liver being fragile for some reason it should tolerate the moving around caused by the procedure. Because banding isn't malabsorptive, the liver really shouldn't be under too much strain post op other than having a little extra waste to filter (our body produces more waste with weight loss). Talk to your surgeon. Tell him your concerns. If you've already been through other surgeries, you should have some recent blood work. Offer to send him the blood work or at the very least put him in contact with the other doctors handling your case.
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Super Nervous for revision surgery
sweetm replied to msstori's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just completed a mini bypass revision: had the sleeve done in 2011. I’m 12 days post-op. Feeling fantastic. Way better than when I had the sleeve. I believe weight loss is a bit slower after revision? Time will tell . Best of luck with your surgery. -
After 85lbs Weight Loss
Newyearnewme2019 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
Still trying to get a six-pack -
positive band stories are what I look for. I know that not everyone is successful for one reason or other. I have the deepest sympathy for anyone who has serious complications. I am however so grateful that I made the decision to change my life and become healthier and happier. I had my lapband Jan. 15, 2013. At age 66 I had come to the realization that my health was taking a turn that might be irrepairable. Diabetes was worsening, high blood pressure and high cholesterol was threatening my life. My Primary Doctor knew I had tried for many years to lose weight . I had tried every weight loss program and even had a personal trainer. I lost weight but never was able to maintain the loss long enough to change my health issues. Weight loss surgery of any kind is not a guarantee for success but I will say that having my band as a tool has helped me maintain my loss for over 3 years. I hope to see more successful outcomes for everyone. No matter what surgery you choose, the important part is you have taken that step forward to a better life.
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Loosing Too Much Weight?
eglight replied to ab76307's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on your weight loss. This is one of my concerns too and I'm not even at my goal weight yet. Interesting to know what they are doing to up or maintain the weight. -
I'm three years out. We have a vet board here and have several 2-4 years out that visit regularly. Your sleeve is what you make of it, so yes, success is possible if you are willing to change. The sleeve does one guaranteed thing: it removes 85% of your stomach and gives you restriction. Not even the loss of hunger is guaranteed, and I've seen folks report that it returns the farther out from surgery you get. Everything that made you obese is still there. Obesity is not just about eating large portions and poor genetics. In most cases it's also a sign of disordered eating, and whatever your particular issue happens to be will still be there even with a sleeved stomach. So it's really, really important to take advantage of that early period where eating is tough and you don't enjoy food as much to learn how to break those bad habits and cope differently. If you eat around your sleeve, you will regain or not lose or not achieve goal. If you make permanent changes, not just in how you eat but in how you deal with food, you can have long term success. This is not about making goal, as crazy as that sounds. The trick isn't losing weight - that's actually much easier with a sleeve than it's ever been for me on any diet before. The trick is learning how to balance real life with good food choices once you're at goal, so that you can stay there. ~Cheri
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Waiting on my first consultation
ML573663 replied to ML573663's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, it seems like you are so much more prepared than I am haha. My healthcare center does a seminar on the sleeve on July 19th so I'm signed up to go. It's weird for me, I have lost weight (sometimes up to 30-40 pounds) but have trouble keeping it off. It's happened a few times so my doctor thinks it is best if I do the surgery to aid in the loss and work more on maintaining once I'm down. Let's stay in touch! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
My doctor told me to expect an average loss of 10 pounds per month. He also was clear that was an average and that each person is different. You reference a 45 pound loss. How much of that is post op? Looks to me like you are above the “average”.
