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S L O W Weight-loss 2 Months Out
Arabesque replied to lkautry's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Some people are slow losers & some are fast. Nothing wrong or right about how fast or slow you lose. You’ll find lots of stats about weight loss but they are just averages & will give you an idea of what you might experience not what you definitely will experience. But 21lbs in about 5 weeks isn’t slow. Excluding your initial 7lbs, you’re averaging about 3lbs a week. That’s about what I lost & my surgeon & dietician were happy with my progress. Don’t know what your starting weight was but were you expecting to lose 40 & 50lbs in your first month? That only happens for those who began at very high weights like on My 600lb Life. Oh & how fast or slow you lose doesn’t affect how much you lose. You’ll be fine. Just stick to your plan. -
I started my journey in December and I am less then 3 weeks until my surgery date. My program requires you to lose a certain percentage of body weight before surgery. My surgery goal was 21 pounds and so far I’ve been able to lose 43. Now I’m so close to surgery day and I have this overwhelming desire to eat all my favorite crappy foods one last time. Yes I know eventually down the road you can indulge from time to time. I realize that it’s not like I will never get to eat pizza ever again. I also really want to lose another 7 pounds to hit 50 before surgery. 50 pounds before surgery was a personal goal I had set for myself. I need a way to shut off the part of my brain that wants to eat all the junk in the next few weeks.
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Looking for women 46 who had the sleeve
Arabesque replied to Jaz&kar5's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was older, almost 54, same height & weighed a little less, 200lbs. I have loose skin. Not a lot though - not worth plastic surgery. I can still wear body con clothes without support garments. How much you’ll have depends on many factors. Age, gender, genetics, how much weight you lose, how long you carried your excess weight, etc. things we can’t control. As an adult I bounced between 60 & 75kg so healthy to the far end of overweight. When I became perimenopausal & then menopausal I put on my extra ‘obese’ weight (I swear I gained overnight). I carried it for about 5 or so years. When I got back to 60kg I had very little loose skin - pinches. As I lost more weight & got to a weight I hadn’t been since I was about 12yrs, my loose skin became more noticeable. Have a little tummy pooch, some bat wings & my butt is halfway down my thighs (it’s the worst bit & what you can see sometimes like in the dress pxt.) Still rather have the loose skin than those extra 42 kgs. I find the loose skin a great motivator. I earned it with my weight loss & I don’t want to gain again. -
I am just curious.... I had VSG on 03/09/2023. This is supposed to be the HONEYMOON PHASE! But I am turtle losing. Doing all the right things. Eating my calorie limit, hitting water and protein goals. I have lost 21lbs since 03/09, seven of those pounds was the first week after surgery. Anyone else a turtle loser too?
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Looking for women 46 who had the sleeve
Jaz&kar5 replied to Jaz&kar5's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you for that. This extra weight is torture! Just thinking about things- I’m ready to be able to get up and sit down comfortably… I needed that reality reminder, “counting my blessings “! -
Looking for women 46 who had the sleeve
SuziDavis replied to Jaz&kar5's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am not 46, but I am 43 and had the sleeve. Sagging skin is something that happens to most people, but it really all depends on you, everyone is different with the amount and where they have it. I will say that any amount of sagging skin is better than the extra weight I was carrying. and you can hide it or remove it if you feel the need. -
Looking for friends, just starting my journey!
Jaz&kar5 replied to mommaMel302's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I’m46 as of 5/5. I was just approved last Thursday and today I was given my surgery date of 6/5/2023. I have 4 kids also 28, 23, 18 and 15. And one grandson (6yrs). My process began 2/21/23. I admit I became a bit frustrated during the journey- all the test. The insurance requirements… the weight/wait…. But I’m finally able to see the finish line. I’m not scared but I have concerns about sagging skin. I weigh 250 and I’m5”3. I’ll post pics once I figure out how. Good luck to you all. I’m also on FB with pics there -
I will be sleeved 6/5/2023. Within the last year I gained over 50lbs. I contributed this to the pandemic (working from home) and the sudden loss of a very close family member. I’m worried of course about sagging skin. Anybody care to share pics or any information on if sagging skin was really bad, or how to make it better. I weigh 250 and I’m 5”3
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Looking for "shorties" that started around 200 lbs
pintsizedmallrat replied to greeneyedgirl79's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am 4'10" and my high weight was 245; I was 220 on the day of surgery. After six weeks I had lost about 40 pounds. It took me 13 months to reach my goal weight of 110; I am now attempting to maintain but apparently I am not eating enough because I've managed to shrink my way down to "nonederland" at 97 pounds, and I'd really like to gain about 8 pounds and get back to 105. The biggest period of loss I had outside the first 30 days was around the spring following my surgery as I finally had that "burst of energy" and became MUCH more active, mostly by riding my motorcycle which is a surprisingly good workout on the arms and core! I lost 50 pounds between May and October last year. -
One Month & A Half Surgerversary
NP_WIP replied to jthebutterfly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on your weight loss! My stage was soft/pureed combined and I enjoyed refried beans thinned out with yogurt, chili, hummus, guacamole, crab/chicken salad pureed with yogurt, ricotta bake, egg bites. I found tuna too dried so I only tried it once as a salad. -
Looking for "shorties" that started around 200 lbs
Hercules23 replied to greeneyedgirl79's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had the sleeve, I’m a really picky eater so I primarily am eating sugar free popsicles, protein shakes, and fruits. My doctor said no carbs for at least 6 months and that’s mostly what I like to eat, so I am limited in food choices. I think my food restrictions due to pickiness are what caused me to lose so much so quickly. I don’t like veggies, meat, or legumes, so I really am limited in what I eat. I will say my energy is super low and haven’t been able to work out at all because I get dizzy really easily. I’m not sure if my age is a factor in weight loss but I’m 23. -
normal. Many women experience weird hormone-related things the first few weeks or months after surgery (screwed up menstrual cycles and emotional weirdnesses). This is supposedly because estrogen is stored in fat cells, and during rapid weight loss, that estrogen is released. It'll eventually stabilize and you'll be fine..
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Looking for "shorties" that started around 200 lbs
Arabesque replied to greeneyedgirl79's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It’s okay. We all lose at our own rate & no rate is right or wrong. There is only the right rate of loss for you. Some people just are slow losers & others just lose more quickly at first - everyone eventually gets slower as they progress & get closer to their final weight. There is no timeline as to when you must reach your lower weight. Stick to your plan & you’ll lose your weight in the time that’s best for you & your body. -
Could be from the oestrogen flush? Oestrogen is stored in fat & as you lose weight it’s released into your blood stream causing an increase of the hormone. It can cause changes in your menstrual cycle (heavier or lighter, more or less frequent, more or fewer PMT symptoms, etc.). You can also become more fertile - be careful. It does settle as you lose more. Have a chat with your doctor/gyno. Maybe request a hormonal blood test to see.
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I like the idea of an extender, but that still doesn't answer the cup size. I dislike sports bras, they don't give a nice shape. Unless there are some better ones out there. I'm not huge, even for my weight (40D).
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Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first
omrhsn replied to chiquitatummy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I went to buy new shirts for work last week because the ones I bought two months ago became baggy and loose. I started with size "M" first which was still big and finally got size "S" slim fit shirts which fit me like a glove haha. I've never thought that this would be possible 🤣. Here is me in my new size "s" shirt and 31" pants. I need to lose some more weight from my thighs. -
Fab thread. People lose weight and bra sizes in really different ways, don't they? I have gone from a 40 band to a 32/34. Cup size H to DD/E. I bought 1 or 2 new bras every time the current ones became ridiculously loose. Not even sure at 18 months that I'm in my final size so I cannot buy expensive bras even now. Once I settle I will.
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Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
melikeyzzz replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Down about 83 pounds. My weight loss plateaued in year 2 despite exercise but I still lost inches. My tolerance for sugar has increased higher than I'd like but definitely not near pre surgery levels. I love that I don't experience the feeling of hunger and my portions are small but enough so I can look "normal" in social food situations. I need to find a new workout & tighten up my discipline again to get back on track to lose more. -
I definitely gained weight. When I left the hospital, I was still 5 pounds more than before surgery. With all the liquid.s they pumped into me, and being bloated like crazy, it was pretty obvious. But a week and a half later, I have lost almost 20 pounds from that point, and dropping fast.
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Hello, yes. I gained 6# it was all fluid, that's why they tell you not to look at the scales for awhile. Congrats and good luck.
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May 2023 surgeries
rosemaryandcedar replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Did anyone else gain weight in the hospital? I went in 301 and when i came home i was 311. I’m back down to 305 now after 2 days but frustrated at the gain. I was on IV for low potassium so i know i had extra hydration but it was a surprise for sure. -
Manage Sleep Apnea
catwoman7 replied to dIsLosingIt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
like someone above, I was also diagnosed with mild sleep apnea during my pre-surgery sleep study. The technician (or whoever it was who called me with the results) suggested that I get a CPAP machine, but when I mentioned it to the PA at my bariatric center, he said it was up to me, but it was pretty likely the sleep apnea would be gone after I'd lost about 20 lbs or so. I didn't have a repeat study after losing the first 20 lbs, but I was in a research study a few months post-surgery that involved three sleep studies (they were studying brain waves), and the pulmonologist who ran one of the studies told me I did not have sleep apnea. So yea - my weight loss "cured" it. -
I ordered online a bra with no underwires. I could get them from Target or Walmart sometimes but I just ordered the next size down when I was at the smallest hook setting and still could get a finger in there easily. Everyone’s shape is different. I just knew from the past that every 2 inches lost on the band usually meant a cup size down also. I don’t know about metric sizes or others ratios. Think about how you gained, did you go from a 40 D to a 42 DD? You will go backwards the same way roughly. Extra skin and pregnancies will skew this slightly too. Underwires are so much more expensive, so that was my deciding factor. That first year I went through a lot of bras! Don’t forget to buy new underwear too. You can get away with baggy pants but the undies need to stay up!
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You are absolutely 100% correct in how you are approaching your surgery & weight loss. You can do heaps of research but until you really experience it itself you don’t really know what it will be like. The research does go a long way to ease your mind when you experience some of the quirks & changes along the way, to know when to ask questions, to know what questions to ask & when to ask for advice or help. I was almost 54 when I had my surgery & hadn’t been part of a forum before either. Am so glad I found this one - a wealth of knowledge, experiences & support. It was my four year anniversary yesterday. I didn’t have any comorbidities but I knew they were likely ahead of me. I’d always bounced between healthy to not quite obese for most of my adult life but menopause pushed me over the line & I could not shift that weight for love or money. I lost more than I expected & have pretty much maintained. Having the surgery has been such a wonderful decision for me. Keep sharing your story (the highs & the lows). Never be afraid or reluctant to ask questions, for help or advice. You’ve got this. All the best.
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Finished 4 endoscopies and my colonoscopy, and......
Arabesque replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know what you’ve been going through has been absolutely awful but it did lead to them finding the cancer. Thank gracious it was picked up so early & you won’t need more aggressive treatment. Have you tried using resistance bands or other less strenuous exercise? Remember exercise only contributes to about 10% of the weight you are to lose. I didn’t exercise through my weight loss & all I do now are stretches (on the floor) & a few resistance exercises. I do short bursts of 5 or so minutes about 4 times a day. My arms are nicely toned & I see a little muscle definition in my knees & thighs which is what I wanted & my back doesn’t cause me as many issues. Actually have had to drop my sit ups (the most strenuous thing I did) because I had a fairly significant retinal bleed in my ‘better’ eye & was ordered not to by my specialist. (Not completely disappointed because I really hated them. 😁) Praying the end is in sight for you & you’ll be cleared for your revision soon.
