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Hi there! I'm pretty new here as well. I appreciate being here, and it's a pleasure to meet you all. Yaya and Flowergirl, I can relate on a few levels. I join some of you in the grandparent category. I'd like to keep up with my little darlings and be here for them. I've been learning a lot from the seasoned group here and I'm grateful to those of you willing to stick around and share. I ruled out WLS 2+ years ago for, well, weight loss. But in January, liver disease and increasing health issues brought me back. If you would have told me a year ago I would have been motivated by health reasons I wouldn't have believed you. At age 62, it's time to act. I'm scheduled for sleeve surgery on July 27th. I wish you all well in your journey!
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Stalling after 12 days ?
Jjohnson1971 replied to Cheesekitty7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My biggest advice and coming from someone who avoided the doctor for years is get on the phone with your health team and communicate with them. They know your situation better than anyone on here (unless they are on here watching you, bunch of creeps) SO just stay open with communications. And #Hop_Scotch is right, that does seem to be a lot of weight fast. You got this!!! You will win!!! -
The steroids will have contributed to your weight gain, nasty things, I detest them. To drop some weight eat Vegetables and salads with low fat meats and fish. Try and contain any fats used in cooking and use fat free sauces/ mayonnaise etc. Try not to eat carbs other than the ones in fruit and veg. So no breads, pasta, rice, potatoes. Dont drink anything other than sugar free drinks, tea and coffee without sugar or use a saccharine. Low fat dairy is fine. No snacks other than sugar free popsicle's Its basically what you will eat after surgery. Good luck
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Usually a Crossfit session combines a weightlifting portion that's high weight/low rep, where lifting heavy is the goal, and a "metabolic conditioning" (metcon) portion that's lower weight and high rep, where doing the most work in the least time is the goal. So it's both. For example, yesterday, our weightlifting portion was 5x4 of power snatches up to as heavy as possible. Then the metcon was as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of 12 pull-ups, 12 med-ball Russian twists, and 12 wall balls.
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I had my consultation. No real diet plan but I’ve been trying on my own. Not working. My insurance company didn’t require weight loss before surgery but I’m not allowed to gain. Well I am up 15 lbs. help!!! I’m trying to diet and exercise. Can’t do much exercising because of back and leg pain issues. Retaining water. They ordered lasix. It’s not doing much. And just got done with steroids for the back and leg pain. I’m exhausted by the time I get home. I did go swimming last night and did aqua exercises. Just worried I can’t get this extra weight off. No surgery date yet. Have an endoscopy scheduled for July 11th and that’s my last requirement. Just nervous and stressed between the pain and the weight gain. Thanks for reading. Advice appreciated.
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you can totally work core without lifting (well at least not anything more than your own body weight). google body weight core exercises. i did alot of yoga. oh, and planks are your friend, lol.
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Happy birthday to me! My 64th and one year until retirement! The email from this forum reminded me I haven't been here in awhile. I was 275 when I had my lap band back in May of 2009. I got down to my goal weight of 195 by the end of that year. A few times I've slipped back and went close to 240. The band, which I guess they don't do anymore, has been a great tool, but diet and exercise sure played a big part. In 2011 I ran my first of 7 marathons, had to give that up after back surgery in 2014 and I've taken to cycling, which almost killed me in 2020. (But hey the lady that hit me ended up buying me a new camper to use in retirement :) ) I definitely learned I was a stress eater and just knowing that helped. In 2020 because of covid my work moved to home, and I've been in my basement most of the last 3 years. Not going out to lunch everyday helped and adding 1-2 hours back to my day I was able to get out more. Today on my 64th, 14 years after the surgery I'm still at my goal weight of 195, but over the winters I've snuck up to 205-210 a couple of times, but hoping in retirement (huge stress relief) I can get outside and do things to keep me away from food and snack more often. Just came back from a busy one week vacation where I lost 5 pounds because we were out doing things!
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Stalling after 12 days ?
Hop_Scotch replied to Cheesekitty7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't know your surgery weight but nearly 21lb within 12 days of surgery is a lot of weight loss regardless of surgery weight. The high weight loss may be due to dehydration if you aren't getting anywhere near sufficient fluids. At 12 days I wouldn't say its a stall when you don't see a scale loss (but is this one day, two days or more???), but more likely your body is holding on to fluid to rehydrate if dehydration is the issue. You may want to ensure you are getting sufficient fluids, and also lay off the scales for a few days. If you are the type of person that doesn't cope with daily weight fluctuations may be only weigh yourself once a week or once a fortnight. -
Complex Health Issues & Physical Limitations
Arabesque replied to Midwest Grateful's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my surgery at almost 54 & didn’t exercise. I simply don’t enjoy it. I lost all my weight & more & am keeping it off. All I do now is some stretching & use resistance bands mainly for my back & to keep me a little flexible. I spread out what I do across the day - about four sessions of 5 or so minutes. They call it exercise snacking. There are lots of exercises for people with a variety of physical limitations available on line. And resistance bands are great - so much you can do with them sitting or lying down. Check about your anti inflammatories in case you need to change formulations as some things absorb differently after surgery. We’re usually told to avoid non steroidal anti inflammatories (NSAIDS) because of our smaller tummy but if yours are steroids you should be fine. All the best. -
Help! 2 1/2 months Post Op and Not Eating
Arabesque replied to Ace35's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wasn’t given a calorie goal either just the portion sizes. I’d did random checks out of my own interest so I know I didn’t get to around 900 calories until 6 months & I was okay. I eat about 1500 to maintain my weight. I love rolled oats. Ate it from purée & still eat them every day now so I hope the grits go down well for you. Instead of eating a whole taco, eat the filling only. The shell could be off your plan being a high processed, simple carb. The spices & other flavours in the filling will likely satisfy your desire. Good luck with the mandarin. -
Does this make sense? Q about insurance and my doctor.
New To This23 replied to Mercury.Belle's topic in Insurance & Financing
Did you get this straightened out? I can tell you that your PCP sends the form in. Then you set up 12 Dietician Visits, 6 weight, and BP checks with your PCP or nurse, a sleep study if you are not already using a CPAP, if you are not using a CPAP and they say you have sleep apnea, you are going to have to get set up with at and be compliant with it. When you get closer to finishing your Dietician appointments, you will schedule a psychosocial appointment. Once all of that is completed and you met the goal weight Molina has set for you then you will be referred to the Bariatric clinic. You will meet the surgeon and then do any assessments they have (this will vary from person to person). Then you will get your surgery date. The nice thing about Molina is you will get your own case manager, who will explain everything to you. You can call them anytime. They will let you know every step and piece of paperwork and who handles what and when. They will also periodically call you to check in on you. This case manager is so helpful, because PCP and dieticians do not seem to totally understand the process, and it's because Bariatric is not their specialty, not until you get to the clinic. So stage one, your PCP fills out the form and submits it to your insurance stage two you do all of the appointments and hit the goal weight Molina gives you (Your case manager will call and introduce themselves, plus you will get a letter in the mail. Your case manager is also a nurse and they will ask your weight so make sure the DR puts down an accurate weight, if not petition to have Molina change it) stage three you move on to the clinic and get surgery. -
Does this make sense? Q about insurance and my doctor.
New To This23 replied to Mercury.Belle's topic in Insurance & Financing
Did you get this straightened out? I can tell you that your PCP sends the form in. Then you set up 12 Dietician Visits, 6 weight, and BP checks with your PCP or nurse, a sleep study if you are not already using a CPAP, if you are not using a CPAP and they say you have sleep apnea, you are going to have to get set up with at and be compliant with it. When you get closer to finishing your Dietician appointments, you will schedule a psychosocial appointment. Once all of that is completed and you met the goal weight Molina has set for you then you will be referred to the Bariatric clinic. You will meet the surgeon and then do any assessments they have (this will vary from person to person). Then you will get your surgery date. The nice thing about Molina is you will get your own case manager, who will explain everything to you. You can call them anytime. They will let you know every step and piece of paperwork and who handles what and when. They will also periodically call you to check in on you. This case manager is so helpful, because PCP and dieticians do not seem to totally understand the process, and it's because Bariatric is not their specialty, not until you get to the clinic. So stage one, your PCP fills out the form and submits it to your insurance stage two you do all of the appointments and hit the goal weight Molina gives you (Your case manager will call and introduce themselves, plus you will get a letter in the mail. Your case manager is also a nurse and they will ask your weight so make sure the DR puts down an accurate weight, if not petition to have Molina change it) stage three you move on to the clinic and get surgery. -
Pretty upset, today I had what was supposed to be my final weigh-in to move on to getting my surgery and I was 1lb over the goal weight. This is so frustrating when I was under the goal weight by 2 lbs last month. I stuck to the same diet that my RD has me on and increased my exercise to ensure I would hit the goal for my last weigh-in. Right now I am so upset and frustrated, it's like my body continuously sabotages me and I don't know what to do. I am going back on Monday to hopefully have lost that one single pound, but I am scared that it's just going to be worse, in spite of my effort.
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Complex Health Issues & Physical Limitations
catwoman7 replied to Midwest Grateful's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I didn't really have any health issues, but I'm also a "senior" - there are lots of us on here who've had surgery in our 50s, 60s, and even a few in their 70s. not being able to exercise much shouldn't be an issue. Weight loss is 90% diet and 10% exercise (exercise has a greater effect during maintenance, though (once you reach your goal weight) - but then, you can only do what you can do. But for losing weight, no - it doesn't play a major role). I've "known" several people on bariatric forums who rarely if ever exercised, and they still lost a ton of weight. -
Maybe now that you are down to 115 it will be easier for you. The only time I remember ever being able to climb anything vertically was the rope in grade school gym class. LOL I am kind of paranoid to work my core since I had a hiatal hernia. Doc has cleared me to lift but reminded me that although repaired, it's no guarantee I can't develop another one. I guess I will have to train myself to not lift max or push myself to muscle failure like I did in the past. I sure hope muscle memory is a real thing. If so, I'm one step ahead of the game. I'm guessing Crossfit is less weight/high rep sets for cardio endurance?
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Thank you so much! You are absolutely correct! I went in for consult yesterday and my surgeon told me it doesn’t necessarily matter if I gain or lose during my program. I am just wondering why it’s different for everyone, even if they have the same or similar insurance. But it relieved my fears. He said I have to quit vaping about 6 weeks prior if I remember correctly. Thank you for the kind and encouraging words 😊
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Complex Health Issues & Physical Limitations
Midwest Grateful posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi everyone. I appreciate learning from your shared experiences. I'm a 62-year-young grandma with a zest for life. I joined here 2+ years ago, but initially ruled out WLS. Over the past two years my health has declined surprisingly, becoming complex with several new diagnoses, including: 1. A rare and progressive neurological disorder (misdiagnosed for years). - I'm told my nerve fibers will not replenish, thus my muscles (legs, especially) will continue to weaken. I'm also told I should be realistic about my physical limitations as my level of exercise isn't expected to improve post surgery. I am realistic, but I'm always hopeful. My exercise level currently consists of short distance walking (1-3 blocks) every other day as tolerated and on opposite days 10 minutes on a recumbent cross-trainer (NuStep). 2. Autoimmune issues have been resistant to stronger meds intended to cut inflammation, which also progresses my neurological disorder. 3. It was the diagnosis of liver disease (fibrosis stage 3) in January that led me to move forward with WLS. I am scheduled for the sleeve in late July. Can any of you relate to having similar health issues with WLS, especially nearing the golden years? Or did less-than-optimal exercise levels hinder weight loss (losing less than expected)? I'm praying the surgery will jolt my nerves to replenish at least somewhat and exceed expectations. We'll see. Thanks for your time! (Feel free to message me privately.) -
What kind of sicko programs thrusters and shoulders to overhead in the same WOD!? (I know exactly what kind.) But that's not too bad of a drop-off. My diet is probably a little aggressive. After a few Very Bad days with poor recovery (a light pushing and pulling workout shouldn't lead to painful T. Rex arms for 5 days), I'm seeing the wisdom of adding a little carb in for recovery. I'm going to try having some bean-based foods or Greek yogurt after my workouts for a while and see if that helps any. I lost 130 pre-surgery. My goal was 50% of my excess weight lost pre-surgery, which I didn't quite make due to food funerals. However, I gained an inch of height, which alters the math enough so that I think I'll count it. Weirdly, my core strength doesn't seem to have been really affected. Sit-ups are still my friend and planks even more so with less weight hanging off my torso. I can do a real plank now! My limbs though... they're tired and sad.
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Feb 9 2023 weight was 269 now June 13 2023 weight is 206 Sent from my SM-A516U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hello! I am new here, so I am still finding my way. I had weight gain his me over the past 10+ yrs. like it came on overnight. And I've tried and tried to diet but I always fall back-to-back habits. I had an eye-opening moment where I thought to myself, "You don't really see a lot of overweight elderly people" and that thought hit me hard. I am 40 and much too young to feel this old! My joints ache, my ankles swell, my back hurts, I have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, GERD and anxiety out the wazoo. I am nowhere near ready to die, and I sort of had a "come to Jesus" moment with myself and knew I had to get serious about my weight and health. I have so much to live for and I don't plan on going anywhere any time soon!! I am a mother to a wonderful adult son. I have an amazing boyfriend and a family whom I love dearly. I love my job and have so many blessings that I don't want to take for granted. I keep telling myself "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels", and I know that has to be true. I have one more appointment with my PCP before I can be submitted for insurance approval, and then hopefully a surgery date!
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How long from first doctor visit to surgery?
FlowerGirl44 replied to KD in CT's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't have a surgery date yet but thought I would share what my requirements were. I had to have 3 consecutive PCP visits for medically supervised weight loss attempt. 1 nutritionist and 1 psych visit. Smoke/nicotine free for 2 months, EKG, Chest x-ray, and an endoscopy (so he could look at my hiatal hernia). This was all required before it could be submitted for insurance approval. Turn around on insurance approval is around a week or so. I am going to the beach mid July, so I am hoping for an August surgery date (fingers crossed!). -
My before and after pic's Feb 9 2023 weight was 269 now June 13 2023 weight is 206 Sent from my SM-A516U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Stalling every 2-3 weeks
Hop_Scotch replied to LindsayT's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It may be your weight loss pattern, and if that is the case, it is what it is. -
Odd pains - anyone experience this?
Hop_Scotch replied to longhaul68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Without knowing your pre-op weight, its difficult to know if 50lbs is typical or not for 7 weeks post op. If you were on the lighter side pre surgery, 50lbs would be way too much and given your walking you may be lacking in calories (way less than typical for post op), and are losing a lot of lean body mass (muscle). Your body could be struggling to cope?? Perhaps talk to your doctor sooner than later. -
Is stalling every 2 weeks normal? I know stalls are normal, and I do expect it, but this much? It's super frustrating. I get a good rhythm of weight loss, then BOOM, nothing. This is my second stall since my May 1st surgery.
