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I am now 52 years old and I have had a Lapband in Monterrey, Mexico in 2009 and a Bariatric Sleeve in Tijuana in 2017. With the Lapband I lost maybe 2-35 pounds and gained it right back and then some. It was not an adjustable band it was just a ring around my stomach according to the surgeon (who had a hard time removing it) when I did my Gastric Sleeve. When i decided to do the Bariatric Sleeve in 2017 my weight was 348 pounds and I was struggling with walking, breathing, no energy, buying/finding clothes and I was put on 2 blood pressure pills and a cholesterol pill. My Sleeve surgery went great and I was feeling so good down to 321 and loving it (I didn't even mind the liquid diet I was still on) and then I started to feel sick 2 weeks out of my Sleeve surgery and it ended up being a stomach leak on the staple line. I struggled with drains for about 2 years and finally in December of 2019 i was drain and leak free. After all that I was down 100 pounds and was weighing 248. When I had the drain I never exercised I would just walk a bit with friends every other day maybe until we didn't because life got busy or I got sick again. At the hospital I found that I was now lactose intolerant and I have not found any protein shakes I can drink without feeling sick to my stomach. I have regained about 26 pounds and i just want input on how to lose weight since i am not on any particular diet and eat all kind of bad food until I am full ( i would love some recipes or a daily menu). I have been considering the Gastric Bypass since I have horrible reflux and have been researching the pros and cons and would appreciate any input.
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You might try the Thrive Lifestyle Mix. Its a protein shake but it does have some carbs. I have a problem with protein shakes. They make my stomach hurt. I recently started the Thrive 3 step which is a vitamin (in capsules) and a skin patch and a shake mix. The shake works for me and I think the reason why is because it has digestive enzymes in it. This makes it a lot easier for your stomach to break it down. It has amylase, bromelain, cellulase, protease, lipase, papain, and protease. Its like taking a whole digestive enzyme capsule with your protein shake, but its all in an individual serving envelop and you mix it with whatever you want. I mix mine with either water or almond milk, but you could mix it with soy milk if you wanted to do that. It is the easiest to digest nutrition shake I've ever done. If you decide you want to try it. I know a gal who will probably send you a sample or two. I actually have enough packets of this that I could send you a couple packets to try if you message me your address.
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Seeing how well I've done from the surgery so far has convinced my sister to move forward and start the process for RNY as well She's even heavier than my highest weight, and has more health issues than I do/did, so I know this will be a life changing journey for her. Soo excited for her journey, let alone mine! hahaha I'm going to my doc's free seminar again with her in a few weeks to be there for moral support. I've always said whatever she chose to do was fine, this surgery isn't for everyone. But I'm really glad that she wants to do it to better her health. Proud big sister over here
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That's great news!!!! Even better is that having 1 or more family members who've experienced successful WLS outcomes is greatly predictive of success for the new person about to undergo WLS. Win-win!!!
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Great supportive sister and now you will be comrades! Awesome!
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This weekend we had end of season football banquets. It was awesome to hear from people that hadn't seen me for a couple of weeks saying how great I looked, I've lost a lot of weight, what am I doing, etc. It was great to hear positive comments and know that everything I was wearing was much smaller than what I was wearing just 6 weeks ago. I'm .2 lbs away from 75 lbs total loss from my heaviest weight, 40lbs since the surgeon consult, and 25 lbs since my sleeve on 10/16. As I sat and relaxed with my wife, we were browsing some photos that were taken and she was shocked by some taken this weekend and how different I looked. She also commented about how different my forearms, hands, and legs looked. I'll take that! Every day is progress, whether the scale reflects it or not. I'm down to a 36-38 size pants from a 44, and a XL shirt from a 3XL. Still have 60lbs-ish to go (not sure what my "goal" is quite yet, just want to be in onederland) and will get there when I get there. No need to rush it. For now, I'm still learning, and becoming a better me with each day that passes.
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Hello, I'm new to the site. Decided to join after reading a very informative article that was posted on Facebook about slider foods. I was not taught this prior to my surgery by the nutritionist, I have been referred to a new one on next Wednesday for Diabetes and my Gastric Sleeve. I'm going back and forth with gaining and loosing in a particular pound area and I'm getting discouraged, so I hope the nutritionist can help me.I am one year, 2 months and 15 days post surgery and nowhere near where I want to be...but now I know why...slider foods. I will learn as much about slider foods as I can so I know what to stay away from...wish me luck guys.
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So I joined this site because I saw that it supported each-other. My doctor recommended that I get referred to get weight loss surgery. So I went to a seminar and decided that I wanted to get the sleeve. My first consultation is this week and I can't wait!! Problem is that I do not have enough supporters to get this surgery. My fiance says he will but then is constantly bringing up that he will help me lose the weight naturally. My family is dead set against because of what happened with my mom. She made wrong choices but after the surgery. Honestly its like I cant figure out what to do I'm the type of person that wants to please everyone but this is the one thing I want to do for me so I don't end up like my family and its like I keep hitting walls when this is brought up. I'm frustrated, guilty, and overwhelmed. Has anyone else been is a similar situation and what did you do?
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If your program is like most, there will be several months (usually 6) of classes and testing before having the actual surgery. It will give you and your family time to adjust before the big day.
They usually do like to see some lifestyle changes before the surgery, so your fiance will get to see you working on things on your own.
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I want ti all the cons of the surgery. How will my life change. Now I am a type one diabetic since 1973 and have kidney disease and have had a small heart attack, (doing okay but am 210 now.) Am really scared to have surgery because have baby fine hair and don't want to lose more. How much do people with surgery eat everyday? Will I always feel sick, and how do I not gain the weight all back.....?
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Hair loss is very common, but only lasts for a year or so. Whatever you lose should grow back.
Occasionally people feel sick long term postop (complications), but the vast majority do not. I'm 7 months postop and haven't felt sick since the first week or so.
In order to prevent regain you'll need to watch what and how much you eat, long term. If you replace chips with broccoli, you still get to eat, and it won't make you regain.
I am now able to eat close to a cup of food at a time. I eat meat, cottage cheese, eggs, beans, nuts, fruit, veggies. I don't eat grains or sugar on a daily basis since I'm wanting to lose more weight.
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Thank God! I finally figured out how to log on.!! I'm looking for a surgeon in my area on TN. I had gastric bypass in '03 and left the state of Ala. I never went for a f/u either. Now I've gained weight again and need serious help. I don't know where to start. I don't remember the doctors name who Fisrt did it. I'm willing to pay cash possibly. Just need to be sterned in the right way. Please help. I may not know how to get back However I will try to get back on here.
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How can I lose half my weight I am 52 years old I have arthritis I have COPD I have high blood pressure I have carpal tunnel and I get tired when I walk and it hurts to be heavy and I'm only 5 3 what can I do to get gastric bypass or anything to help me to eat less and don't cost me anything because I don't have any money all I have is a partnership health card from the government so help me and my daughter we weigh the same thing and we are the same height so what kind of help can we get to help us get our weight off so that I can be here for my grandchildren and she can be here for children their children I only two and three years old my last child 13 years old I want to be around from my family
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Have you tried to get disability with the COPD? Don't know what the limits are. I have Fibro and many other illnesses and know the pain of walking. Chronic fatigue, chronic pain, diabetes and high blood pressure to include a few. I start with very mild yoga. Stretching mostly, and 5 minutes of walking. After a couple of weeks move up to another 5 minutes. Use a walker if you have to. I do. It helps with the knee pain. Takes the pressure off my back and knees both.
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Hello,
I am having the SIPS surgery next week and I am looking for some advice, suggestions, kind words, friends.
I had the Gastric Sleeve in 2013 and lost about 140 pounds. Since then I have put some back on, but still need help to get rid of some more weight.
I look forward to hearing from you.