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Haven't lost any weight in a week
Zoes.Realm replied to Andre08's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I completely agree with this completely. As exciting as it is to go and see those pounds lost when I see the bariatric team, I am over the moon when my clothes are too loose/big to even wear anymore. I've gone from a size 22/24 to now a 14/16 in 6 months. I am so excited about this accomplishments and these are the things that we have to look at to help us not to be down on ourselves. Getting up and moving is so much easier. Currently training for a 5k on October 8th, something I would have never considered before the surgery. Since the surgery I have goals for physical activities. I want to run a half marathon by the time I am 40 years old. That's only a year and a half away. If I can do all of this, you can do this. I'll be here as your cheerleader if you'll let me. Private message me if you need to. We all need a cheering section! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App -
I received a lap band in 2009 (had complications with it and had to have it removed in 2010) and now getting a sleeve on the same date, July 9. I can tell you from experience, the pain is minimal. If you do experience discomfort, you will be given pain meds to minimize it. Gas pain is probably the biggest cause of discomfort from this type of procedure, although not as common as in years past. If you experience this type of discomfort (pain in your chest, shoulders, back, etc), walk as much as possible. This helps to disperse the gas. I can tell you that this surgery is a very safe, not only as a patient, but as a medical professional. I am a Surgical Technologist and can attest that this procedure is extremely common and safe. There a many abdominal procedures that use a laparoscopic approach and patients tolerate it well. Your experience will most likely be a good one. When you return home, you will have a new life to ahead of you. This is my third trip to the operating room (as a bariatric patient) and it's well worth it! I am so grateful to have this second chance. Good luck to you all and God Bless!
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So I'm just over a year from my surgery day. And just under 2 years from when I made the decision to make a life change. In October of 2014 I attended my first class about bariatric surgery. This class is the initial class that helps you decide if it is for you or not.(or to at least go on to the next step) That first day my weight was 422, and I decided to go forward with the bypass. I had to then wait to be assigned to a class, a class that lasts 12 weeks. It tought me everything about the surgery and new life I would be expecting. This class began in January of 2015. Well after completion in March I had lost about 10lbs to 412. Then came the long waiting period. One that they made clear. "Don't call us we will call you!" So I waited, and waited and waited some more. Then got the call the 2nd week of August, 2015. And the wheels got going and fast! Less then two weeks later I was at the hospital on August 24th having surgery. On the day of my surgery I weighed in at 409lbs. The surgery went great. Afterwards I had little to no pain and was up walking immediately. The year has been a great journey. Today I weigh in at 208lbs and feel great. It has been a fantastic journey. I have no regrets and qould do it again without a doubt. I have been around temptation plenty. Several trips to Vegas including a stay for 9 days. I've been to winery's. All the time not touching alcohol and steering cleer of the food that ruined my life.I'm thankful for the tool I was given and plan on using it to the fullest. Best of luck to anyone thinking of having the surgery, and continued success to those who have had this life changing experience. As for me last year I changed my health, this year I change my job. Think positive???? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
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WHY am I leaving the US for surgery? And why the choice I made?
MacMadame replied to Kristopia's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
$35,000 for a sleeve is crazy, even in the US. I only paid $17000 and I live in one of the most expensive areas of the country! This is something that has always bugged me about bariatric surgery -- the wide difference in prices and how you don't always get what you pay for. -
Thinking about weightloss surgery but I have an Issue.
JerseyJules replied to WIndowsX.P's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
#1 For goodness sakes go to a heart doctor and have a stress test ASAP...They might not even operate on you with those issues. #2 switch doctors and go see Dr. Bertha from NJ Bariatrics, he did my surgery and he doesnt require that 6 month failure program others do. and only 1 day liquid diet leading into surgery. #3 never drink soda again, ever..Worst beverage period. Then check out my Youtube page, my very 1st video will sound all too familiar. -
Gastric Sleeve Realities
Healthy_life2 replied to tlexius's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This will give you an idea of what food will look like. The link is to the local WLS dieticians recipes. http://insidekarenskitchen.com/bariatric-friendly-recipes/ -
Sleeved Oct 24th & have had few complications.... since day 2 post op, I am now severely anemic. Definitely have been trying to up my protein intake to the recommended 60-65g daily. Have to avoid any unnecessary hair loss & want to know how many mg of Biotin is recommended daily post surgery for bariatric patients? Also, if anything else worked for you, please pass info this way. Thnx
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Off track. Recommend cookbooks?
WL WARRIOR replied to Displaced Va Girl's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Type "Recipe Frenzy" in the search bar. Bobbyswife put a post together that includes a collection of free, downloadable bariatric or weight loss cookbooks available online. They are great! The previous responder that mentioned going back to the beginning of the post op diet, is correct. I wanted to lose 5 in a week in order to fit into a Christmas dress, so I just duplicated my first week post op diet. It worked! I actually lost 6 pounds! I think it is a good kick start to getting back on track again. Good luck! -
6wks post and gaining. Gree
Bonawanabfree replied to OldMomOf3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@OldMomOf3 Ps. Carbs come from things like: Bariatric Advantage bars, honey in tea, nuts, fruit, Greek yogurt or a splash of apple juice in Water. No starches or processed sugars at all. I just wanted to add something about this. I am not a sugar Nazi but I want to point out that your body does not know one sugar from another. It does not discriminate sugar from fruit VS. a tablespoon of sugar. I personally stay away from fruit at this stage in tha game because I can get glucose from my stored glycogen and Protein. Sure it tastes great but it is not needed to survive. If you are going to eat fruit I would just sugest that you also eat protein with it to cease hunger because sugar in any form with tend to make you more hungry and faster, not to mention you will crave more and more. Just a suggestion. -
Hello everyone, I saw my pcp yesterday and he is going to refer me for bariatric surgery! I am so happy and so ready for my journey. Let's hope all the other pieces fall into place. I'll keep you posted. Chaos:thumbup:
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Any one scheduled for June 27th???
TexGal replied to Onnie67's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
He had us order online this Bariatric Advantage shake that he wants us to do for the two weeks. We'll I tried one and I'm not real sure how I'm gonna only drink those for 2 weeks. They are nasty, and I hate that I spent 140.00 on them. But I'll do what I need to do for the surgery, and I sure will be losing some weight drinking only these shakes. -
Pre-surgery lap band fears
lisacaron replied to ninan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Nina, You are 100% normal! Most people have fears before any major operation, and before any major change in their lives. That is what this surgery will be for you if you choose to go forward with it. Lapband or any other Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) requires 100% commitment from you. It's not an easy fix, it is a tool to help you better guide yourself into a healthy weight and more importantly to a healthy life style. There are some who are unfortunate and experience complications from surgery at no fault of their own. This can happen with any surgery, for any number of reasons. It is the risk we take when we need to have any surgical procedure. That said there are also some that do not comply with their doctors orders and do not follow the protocols as outlined for them by their healthcare and surgical teams and there for fail and create further complications that did not necessarily have to happen. Often these are the very people you will hear from and who will post comments about how this surgery failed them. Keep an open mind when you read comments as you never can tell where someone is coming from. My best advice to you is to go back to your bariatric surgeon or surgical group and have a one to one talk with them about your concerns. They will be able to tell you what their success rate is of compliant patients who have done well with the band and/or other WLS as well as the rate of complications they have seen in their patients who had complications and what type of complications they had. If you are confidant in your Dr. and you feel that you are ready to make this life change and be 100% compliant with your surgery and your Dr nothing anyone has to say especially if they have not had surgery will enough to cause you any irrational fear. I wish you all the best, as you get closer to your date. -
How do I get the ball rolling?
cattoy71 replied to nothingchanges's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This can be a very complicated answer, but the first place to start is to check with your insurance company. Call them and find out what your insurance covers when it comes to bariatric surgery. If they do cover the surgery, find out what they require for you to qualify. Most companies are very tight about what is covered. Most insurance companies will cover surgery if the patient has a BMI over 40. They will also consider patients' with BMI over 35 if you have other co-factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc., but you may also have to undergo a strict 6 month diet to show that you have tried, but can not lose the weight thro traditional means. There may also be a need to prove that you have been overweight for at least 5 years. Good luck, and I hope this helps. -
Well its my Surgery Eve and im sittng in my hotel room in San Diego wondering why i cant find much about my surgeon on Bariatric Pal. His name is Luis Cervantes my procedure is @ Hospital Guadalajara in Tijuana Mexico tomorro 12/15 @ 1pm , after blood work, ekg, etc, All of his review are on his website, which I'm not 100% confident with because I am a website owner and reviews can be manipulated! Im doing this all alone, no support team, except back home in Dallas tx where they all disagreed with me going to Mexico to do this procedure. I was sucessful with stopping smokiing 2 weeks before surgery but have not been sucessfull with the 2wk liquid diet, i thought the latter would have been easier, but not! I never gave up i did the liquid diet best i could on the road because my profession requires much travel in which the gain balloned... none the less ive read many success stories about patients goin to mexico and a few horror stories. But I'm mainly wanting more info on the doctor Luis Cervantes of Guadalajara Tijuana Mexico I booked him through a site called Mexico Bariatrics, In which I went through a patient coordinator. I also want to know what are the risks besides Fatty liver if you don't strictly follow the liquid diet? I am a self pay patient so I guess aint no turning back now, thank you!- 19 replies
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Ugh... I am so glad I work from home because my workplace likes to spread rumors about people who are losing weight. I had a friend who had bariatric surgery while we were still working in the office and one day a lady who otherwise never talks to her came up and asked if she had cancer. Some people... Sorry to derail, OP, but these boards are a good source of support and information. If you don't have the support system at home you can always reach out here
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Complications and after care?
Ms.AntiBand replied to KickRocks's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
That's so not true with all drs. What a poop! My surgeries were all in MX and when I had complications (bands) there were several different bariatric drs more than happy to help me. Fact, I had one that didn't charge me.. ! You can see your PCP for after care and if there's more serious concern they will locate a dr. Jeeze Louise... What ever happen to the ethical obligation drs agree to when they graduate? Some drs just SUCK! -
Being that I work on a bariatric surgery unit I have watched the surgeries for both banding and RNY but never had a clue what was entailed for a fill. I mean I knew what they did but really thought it was a little more involved. Was way too cool to watch. Dr C. Thanks for the educational experience. Just cant wait to be banded and layin there having my own fill.
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Dr. Susan Brinkley in Frederick, maryland is who I use. She is pretty good. She isn't a bariatric surgeon but she has a band herself.
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. Hey all: Last time I posted here it was October 1, 2011, and I was nonplussed because my rate of loss was really slowing. I said, tell me I am not stuck at 219. Update: I was not stuck at 219. Today I weigh around 210. That means I'm averaging about five pounds a month now. To me, that is outrageously, unjustly slow but it did renew my faith in the universe.I was hoping to get under 200 by Christmastime and I probably won't, but I'll be *close* and the greatest part about this is that I did it without obsessing *or* dieting. But it is funny how your tastes change. Pre-sleeve I had been starved for carbs for years, and I was sort of a candy, cake, wine, garlic bread type of person. Now I can't imagine that. I can't quite express why Cake is so dumb to now but there you go. My cravings have really diminished and now I find myself wanting food. Every once in a while I'll have popcorn or a muffin but really a week of eating junk makes me feel so gross I will actually stop myself and think okay, kid, THAT is enough of that -- not because it will make me fat but because it makes me feel slow and sick. I'm an adorer of Soup -- especially potato vegetable, I went through a baked potato and vegetarian chili phase and I still drink Sobe Lifewater 0. I'm eight months in and I have 50 pounds to go and I think making it there might be possible. But for a yo-yo dieter like me five pounds a month, while unsexy to the extreme, is a perfect rate of loss.But mostly what I'm happy about is that I am sort of proving my hypothesis, which is that once I refused to obsess about this and just live my life, plus the restrictive action of the sleeve -- I started to crave good nutrition and lost weight without putting myself through emotional torture over what the scale said. Down eighty pounds in eight months. Not dieting. Still going. It might take me another ten months to lose the next fifty pounds but by the end of it I will have learned how to eat like a normal person and for once in my life think about something else. Hallelujah and Happy Christmas.
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Hi I would recomend you to view a video on you tube called Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy: My Story and Basic Bariatric Information From Erika Jones. In my opinion this video helps you to know the best surgery option for you. Good Luck.
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Smoked weed yesterday and my surgery is friday!
nomorefattypatty replied to torriqurll's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree this is a serious surgery and if you can't stop smoking pot they should disqualify you from surgery, my Dr wouldn't even do it on people that smoke cigarettes. Just like alcohol it is not recommended anywhere you read. DaleCruse you aren't the Bariatric police I can comment any way I feel. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Kansas City lesbian, gay, bi, trans bariatric group
kclgbtbariatric posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This support group is for the KC area LGBT community to promote overall health and wellness as well as support for weight loss and bariatric surgery. This is a safe place to share motivation, encouragement, recipes, and exercise tips. As meeting attendance increases, medical and nutritional professionals will be scheduled to speak. Please RSVP by email to: kclgbtbariatric@yahoo.com . We’re on FACEBOOK! Meeting date and time: February 20th, 2010 11:00am to 12:30pm Meeting place: Antioch Library meeting room 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway Merriam, Kan. 66202 (913)261-2300 -
Why is everything sweet?
doppelganger replied to doppelganger's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just off the phone with my bariatric liaison who is 8yrs post sleeve. She said the reasons things taste so sweet is that I am most likely in Ketosis. An 8 oz glass of skim milk or diluted juice should have enough sugars to knock that out. Wanted to share in case this might help someone. Never a milk fan but I will try and she said this will count toward my liquids. I have found pouring my water in a small shot glass type measuring cup I picked up at World Market seems to be easier to get more liquid in. I'm sure it's psychological, but it is helping. -
Next week I’ll have my first required nutrition/WLS group meeting and PCP appointment the next day to get my clearance letter sent to my bariatric surgeon. I’m getting more & more excited than I was a bit ago with my nerves flaring up. I’ve already been walking, watching my portions, trying to master the art of not inhaling my food (baby bites is hard for me 😳🤫) to try and get my body in the same place as my mind is. It also helps that I have been really busy lately to make the time go by faster. I love all the info I’ve gained from this site. It has really helped me start to work on some of the things I know I need to get a handle on prior to surgery. And, I’m not gonna lie, looking at that before/after forum is motivating as anything! I wish you all luck, everyone on here has been really wonderful, so thank you! 🍀
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Too Much Protein & Still Hungry!!
globally yours replied to Seattlelight's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Maybe you should call your doctor or the bariatric coordinator, and run it by them.
