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What factors do you think are behind his weight gain?
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome?!
Candygyrl replied to AudreyDarling's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't found any active PCOS support boards on here, I've seen a few boards but not a lot of traffic or activity from what I can see. It would be nice to connect with other PCOS women for support and encouragement. I have PCOS without cysts. Diagnosed at 29 after I hit about 210lbs, No cycle for 9 mos, I actually thought I was pregnant initially but was relieved when It was confirmed that I wasn't. I have 2 kids. Boy 15 and Girl 12. I was in Nursing school at the time and my kids were like 4 and 7 so we weren't ready for more kids at that time plus we were satisfied with 2. Diagnosis was confirmed after elevated testosterone levels seen in lab work. Everything else was ok. Elevated HbA1c of 6.1 pointing toward insulin resistance. Rapid weight gain over the last year (like 50lbs), had been sedentary during that year with so much studying to do-- no time to workout. Absence of menstrual cycle, therefore infertility issues. No other issues really at that time. I did not get any male pattern hair growth or baldness. I guess it did get a little thin up top but I attributed it to years of chemical damage. My hair is pretty thick so I didn't really notice it unless It was straightened. Weight continued to pile on, extreme difficulty shedding lbs with moderate efforts. As the weight piled on, I developed the PCOS belly (looking 8 mos preg) I never really had a belly. I had extreme mood changes, aggressive, hot tempered. I believe my skin darkened all over. I'm a darker skinned African American female but it just seems much darker than I was used to. Especially when I would see myself in pictures. My face was huuuuge, My blood pressure started to climb 160's/100's and that's when I said enough is enough. Anyways that's it for me. I wish I had done this about 4 years ago but that's Water under the bridge. I'm very pleased so far, and I think the sleeve is great for women with PCOS. I have no cravings for carbs and I feel myself getting back into good habits. Now that I'm seeing results I think those good habits will continue. -
Hi All, I understand. I've got an extra 15 I'd like to be rid of. But please... BIG picture!! I've got 15, not 115!! Do NOT beat yourselves up!! I think that only leads to depression and more weight gain. Take some small steps. And, maybe recognize that if it doesn't change, you are STILL so much better off!! :D
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Here are many of the most common symptoms of PCOS. Remember, though, you can still have PCOS without having ALL the symptoms. Ovarian cysts Cramps Weight gain (primarily around the abdomen) Extreme difficulty losing weight Male-pattern hair-growth (on chest, abdomen, face, etc.) hair loss Acne Abnormal hormone levels Insulin resistance Fertility problems
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Looking for some August 18th sleeve buddies!
sanama replied to AniO's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery on Aug 16th and everything went well. I do not have any gas pains, just the normal incision pain. In fact today I am feeling much better. My only concern was that i had lost 15 lbs during my pre-op diet and i weighed 241 on the day of surgery. When I weighed myself on Wednesday I was at 251 lbs. I called my doctors office and they said this weight gain is due to IV fluids. I am not able to drink much but I am trying hard. Have my first post op appt on Tuesday Aug 24. Wish everyone good luck and speedy recovery. -
If you weren't obese "all" of your life, what is it that caused you to become obese ?
My Bariatric Life replied to My Bariatric Life's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@dgross congratulations on your upcoming surgery! so many women here saying that pregnancy ruined their bodies, or at least started them down the slippery slope of weight gain. -
If you weren't obese "all" of your life, what is it that caused you to become obese ?
lisacaron replied to My Bariatric Life's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I will say this, having read through the replies on this post.There were many women here that replied they gained weight after or as a result of pregnancy. I have said this for a LONG time, though Dr.'s really fail to listen to me and I'm sorry but I know MY body better then any of them ever could. I live in here...I know what goes in and what comes out and what happens on a 24/7 365 day basis no one knows it as much as I do. I was thin, and I do mean thin through out my younger years and into my very first pregnancy. That child did not survive but I noticed that my "body" had changed. Not only in my "mood" with the hormones that were coursing through it but in the way my body responded to those hormones and the shifts that go on. Suddenly it felt like trying to stick a square peg in a round hole, it just didn't fit. Next pregnancy, I didn't gain an ounce in 7.5 months Dr.'s began to "worry" so I began to EAT. I had a skinny anorexic cousin and my grandmother used to tell her to eat Peanut Butter and macaroni and cheese to gain weight. So I did that till I was ready to puke and then would lay down so I couldn't and that food would stay in. In a month I gained about 30 pounds, and the poor Dr. thought I might be diabetic. I had to go through 4 sugar tests because I would not tell her what I was doing to keep gaining the weight. Fast forward to the end of that pregnancy and a weight gain of nearly 60 pounds, no diabetes I confessed to the Dr. and my son was born of average weight 7.5 pounds 3 days before his due date on Thanksgiving day! The lovely nurse in the hospital (horrible experience there! A Nun there came to room and told me I should have died when I had major complications after delivery! Yes that happened.) the nurse told me as I squeezed into a control panty my mother told me I should wear after the baby, that the weight would not go away so easily nor would my "cravings". I almost feel like it was some kind of curse because after that....I never ate the same way again. My body never reacted to food the same way, and suddenly I always craved bad food, and I was hungry all the time. Fast Forward two kids later, my body now went from not gaining weight to easily gaining weight. As if once the fat cells were turned on they took over like a virus!! Wouldn't it be wonderful if someone could figure out how to cure that virus or at least put it into remission?! -
Anyone felt like a failure for giving in to head hunger?
TLW replied to tfarr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You need to figure out why you are not caring anymore. Why you are trying to subconsciously sabotage yourself? The emotional eating you are doing is not because you are hungry, but seems to me like self defeat/ personal pain attached to the mind set, "Because I'm told not to, I'm going to." "I'm a failure and always will be..." This is too difficult." What you have is head hunger due to emotional suggestion. I have had those feelings for so many years and I used food as my feel better, until guilt arrived shortly after. My issues were insecurities due to being molested, which led to weight gain, depression, anxiety... I urge you to identify your main pain source and once you deal with that, you will not want to cheat! -
HELP: Gaining Weight After Only 6 months from MGB
Wanda247 replied to MGBinIsrael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi there, so sorry that you are having this issue with weight gain at 6 months, I really do think that everyone means well with the advice given and I to think that you are consuming way too many carbs, so instead of the big bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, have some protein, a boiled egg and maybe a turkey sausage patty, if still hungry after that have a 1/4 cup of berries (me personally can only eat 1 patty or 1 boiled egg at 7.5 months PO) I avoid carbs because that is what got me to the weight that I was and they really do make you more hungry...Just really start logging your food, I mean every morsel that you put in your mouth because you will be surprised at how many calories you are consuming if you are not tracking. My daily intake at this stage is about 560-800 calories, I lose slow but steady and I'm okay with that because I am following my plan. Also the surgery is just a tool for all of us so we have to work hard at losing the weight, so get in to see your nutrionist ASAP so that you can get back on track...don't beat yourself up, you are reaching out for help and we are here for you even if it's tough love, be open to constructive criticism. You got this ((Hugs)) I wish you all the best -
Ticked Off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dody replied to dsrjrr's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have a wonderful young and I might add beautiful female dr. as my primary physician. She, herself, had been researching the surgery and suggested it to me. She said she would not in any way give the OK for RNY but she thought this might be something for me to look into. The only problem we both knew was getting my cardiologist to agree....Wow, the guy had also done his homework and was all for it. It turns out he was in the building with one of the doctors that does the lapbanding and they were friends. I got the go ahead. The road got harder from there as the dr. here did'nt take Medicare. Not to be deterred, I mentioned it to my daughter who called around her hometown and lo and behold there was a dr. that had done over 1000 lap bands....and so I see him on Apr. 13 and hopefully after seeing the dietitician and perhaps 2 weeks later will have the surgery. I had the complete support of both of my doctors, so it's nice to know the medical world is keeping up. They are probably both tired of my glum and depressed face over the weight gain since I stopped smoking. My mom had two sayings "Where there is a will there is a way" and "God helps those who help themselves". I've found both to be true. Sometimes we have to fight for what we want and find an alternative route. I'm staying with my daughter for mo. throughout my fills and untill I feel ready to come home, and looking forward to it. -
How are you doing on the "emotional" side of being skinny?
LindaS replied to CowgirlJane's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Proudgrammy, your thoughts about your daughter really touched my heart. It is such a tightrope that I feel I have to walk when discussing weight issues with my own children. My oldest daughter is 18 and just had a baby. She has the baby fat around her belly because of the pregnancy, but she is still very small. Her weight is probably the highest it has ever been, and it is close to my current weight. I am very conscious of not talking to her about being fat or "losing the baby fat." Instead, I have tried to let her guide the conversations. She asked if she could go to my Zumba class with me, and I was happy to invite her. I've shared exercise tips that I am doing and tried to always frame it in terms of being healthy not lose weight. I think that is one of the things that worries me the most about having this surgery -- I don't want my kids to see it as "mom lost weight." I want my kids to see that "mom got healthier." I try to emphasize this whenever possible including when we are doing really active things. One of the things that worries me the most is that my oldest is a busy mom who works at a fast food place and going to college -- these are all the things that led me to weight gains. I want to help her learn how to avoid my mistakes. I am also concerned about my sister and niece. Both are very obese, but they aren't ready to do anything. My sister is at the point where her health is impacted -- cpap machine, knee surgeries, swelling in ankles and feet, short of breath, unable to walk.... Yet, she has never dieted, and she isn't ready to diet. She doesn't want to change her diet or give up food. I frequently hear from them comments about how small I am getting, and I shouldn't lose more. The other day, my niece mentioned that her son saw that picture of me (my profile pic) and said I needed to eat a sandwich. It is very hard to share what I am learning about being more healthy without turning them off. And I so do not want to cause my daughter to every feel bad about her body because she is amazing and healthy, and I want her to stay that way. It's a struggle. -
Conversion to Gastric Bypass Outpatient?
_kimGA_ replied to _kimGA_'s topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I lost about 140 with my original sleeve back in 2013. I regained 60 pounds in addition to having bad reflux. The papers say I will loose about 80% of weight gain ... BUT those are just averages. I remember my original surgeon who did my sleeve told me I would probably only loose between 60-80lbs and I surpassed that (even though I gained some back. Besides the point point now )) Everyone is very different. I have weighed myself everyday since surgery. Surgery day post op (6/26) was 202. Today I weighed 184. I know some of that was the gas & saline my surgeon left AND the hydration IVs I received the day after surgery. I was too nervous to try and set a goal weight this time around because I’ve read some people don’t loose weight like they once did. I do want to be 130/40 but it will take a lot of work. I wish we had better statistics but my advice would to be to treat this as serious as your first surgery. Maybe even be more cautious! -
Creamy soups really helped me. Don't worry about the weight gain. I had lost a little bit then bam gained about 6 or 8 lbs. It went away after I had a fill. Until you have restriction the band is not performing up to expectations.
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If you weren't obese "all" of your life, what is it that caused you to become obese ?
My Bariatric Life replied to My Bariatric Life's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I just wrote and article about the link between marriage, depression, and obesity. I think it played a huge role in my weight gain. -
Some advice, please?!?!
Stephanee replied to Stephanee's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Gayle--That is exactly what I am trying to avoid, so thanks! And to answer youur funny (but true) "question", no, not many people miraculously get thinner AND healthier as they age! I went to the doctor today. They tested my blood pressure and determined that it is in fact pretty high. The doctor even said that if I was due for a surgical procedure, they would have had to reschedule for the procedure. Yeah, that high. He went on to say that I am too young to have that high blood pressure. They took some of my precious blood (again) to see if they can find anything medically causing not only the weight gain but the hbp also. I NEVER thought I would be in this boat. Major wakeup call. I still have my seminar on Thursday and I already have 2 people going with me. And I need all of the support I can get. I am soooo tired of people telling me, "You have such a lovely face..." and you all probably know the rest of that dreaded statement! Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and help!!! I love the way you guys are so open, honest, and helpful!!! And congrats to everyone who has lost any weight and good luck to everyone else out there who are ready to take the neccessary steps to gain control! I cant wait to update you! Stephanee -
how to reset your metabolism with excersize and food?
lsereno replied to leeann71's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Here's the post from Susan re TDEE: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/23110-weight-gained-since-having-gastric-sleeve-surgery/page__st__420__hl__+susan%20+tdee#entry789451 -
Relationships after--pre surgery anger
Lou:) replied to starrliina's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I meet my husband while I was still thin in high school. We just celebrated our 5 year anniversary last week. He has been very supportive of my weight gain and my decisions to have surgery. It sucks because he is 6' 175lbs and can easy anything! I feel that people have to have an initial physical attraction in order to be interested in getting to know you in a romantic way. I do feel my husband may not have hit on me if I had started at this weight before he knew me. -
Help guys -- Band or Sleeve? I'm scheduled for band Feb.1
PattyGirl66 replied to outlaw's topic in The Guys’ Room
Hi Outlaw, Well, it looks like you did a great job with research on both of these weight loss surgeries. However, when it comes right down to it, it becomes truly a 'personal' choice. No one can sway you from one or the other. Remembering there are risks with any surgeries. Now, since you have scheduled surgery date for lapband surgery in 3 weeks, my guess is you have readily thought this through and decided lapband is the right choice for you? Maybe you are just getting cold feet? It happens to all of us! Personally for myself, I wanted something less invasive and god forbid if anything went wrong or my body rejected the band, I could have it removed for my safety. I knew this wasn't an option with the other surgeries. I was also really nervous about malabsorption with gastric and the sleeve, let’s face it I am not a spring chicken and I need all the nutrients/vitamins I can store in my body. Also, no matter what surgery you choose, you will have to work out it, weight gain happens on all 3! The band gives you a little more of an edge because you can always work with it to lose/maintain the weight. Have you gone through the plan with your surgeon what you will be eating like from now on moving forward with the band? If you have, then my guess is you are ready to be a bandster! Best wishes, -
I have battled with my weight since I was young but pretty much kept it under control with working out and diet. Late 2009 I started having issues with my hips and was unable to walk more then just a few feet, so the weight just piled on was at my heaviest 312 I'm 5"7. My doctor recommended I have a bariatric consultant. At the time the way things went with the bariatric doctor it seemed like the magic pill we al dream of. Just one consult and I was underway to my upcoming surgery I had to lose 10% of my weight. Took me about 3 months and had my surgery January of 2011. I was outpatient surgery and was home by dinner. I have to say it was fairly easy very little pain, some shoulder gas pain I walked off. Being on the liquid diet the weight came off quick and I followed the liquid diet to a T. No issues weight came off and I was back to my normal activity within 2 weeks. Solid foods in the beginning where great small portions and chewed everything very carefully. Fast forward to 2014 I am down to 220 total weight loss 92 pounds feeling and looking great. Went from size 24 to 16. I had to watch everything I ate because the weight was creeping back so I went on weight watchers at this time I had put on about 25 pounds but back down to around 220. I never lost anymore weight. When I went back to my bariatric doctor for fills I was almost full...that's when things went down hill...after that I threw up every day every meal and still not weight loss but weight gain, then came the reflux...so bad I was taking medicine and eating bottles of tums every day, had to sleep with a wedge..but worse then that was my asthma was so bad, I was taking tons of prednisone my immunity was going down, I had thrush for five weeks...I was a mess, not to mention my weight was up to 263. My bariatric doctor said just go back on liquids I did but who can live on liquid for ever...finally my primary doctor got me a consultation with a different bariatric doctor and he was amazing ran test found out I had an ulcer around my band. I will not even do bands do to 50 % of patients having issues, I am no awaiting my insurance to authorize a band removal and revision to full gastric bypass...the band was a nightmare for me.., my band is open all the way now, my reflux and asthma is great! I've lost 8 pounds and going to meet with the nutritionist next month.... Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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What's your "weight loss pet peeve?"
WL WARRIOR replied to Elode's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I keep meeting people that are morbidly obese, yet say that they hardly eat anything everyday. What? It really comes down to an overabundance of daily calories and lack of exercise when you are more than 100 pounds overweight. It just seems that some have the hardest time admitting that they are an overeater. Even on this forum, I have read posts from others saying they never over ate and got very obese from psych meds and hypothyroidism alone. Sorry, no. Meds and thyroid problems will not cause more than a 10-25 pound weight gain. Such denial will really get in the way of weight loss success after surgery. -
Looking for friends my age going through the same.
Pam Goldrick replied to donnag53's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had my first post-op today. Lost 10 pounds since pre-op. I really wasn't prepared for the weight gain I experienced during the surgical phase. When I got home, I had gained 9 pounds. So really, in my mind, I've lost 19. Not that it matters that much. I have had no nausea, no diarrhea, pain is just superficial. The worst part of surgery for me was the gas. My belly felt very heavy for the 1st 4 days and the discomfort was sort of above the stomach area, making it difficult to take a deep breath. My best friend was the inspirometer thingy they give you after surgery to help you expand your lungs. Walking also helped a lot, though getting out of bed was hard as I was on one of the beds that inflates and deflates. I kept in mind that all the discomforts I was having would pass and I was excited to start feeling better and losing weight. I am taking an extra week off to build my endurance. I do get tired but it's only 10 days post-op. Pam -
@@feedyoureye Surgery date: 1-18-2011 High weight- 259 two days before surgery- 247 one year after surgery- 174 two years after surgery (3-12-2013)- 196.3- back on the wagon, trying TDEE then Southbeach phase1. start the 5:2 plan (6-11-2013)- 190.9 almost 3 years after surgery Goal!, (11-7-13) 168.7 Three Years- maintaining...still on the 5:2! luv your pic and stats!!!! thanx, i'm back to being perfect as i realized i was falling i said/screamed the same old phrase i've said before "NOT again!!! " anyways - over and done with!!! i have a bad/sad expression i have said "I never realized how bad i felt - until i realize that i feel so great now" i actually wake up looking/excited about the day in front of me in my case my life with hubby has improved unfortunately tom needs to lose about 75 lbs - not gonna happen but thats another day and story we are better together in many/most ways you might find this hard to believe, but i didn't really laugh that much before quite a different story now losing weight, gaining alittle, getting back on the wagon now maintaining GOAL how great are you??? 91 lbs gone keep up the good work (i know you will)_ kathy
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I have been losing weight fairly consistently and this week am stalling. I'm not overly concerned as I think I may know the reason. It has coincided with a terrible stomach bug I have, when I have not been able to keep anything but water and some fluids down, so I suspect the small amount of calories going into my body may have shocked it into holding on to the water. I so want to be able to eat my calories and it's just not staying down; I feel incredibly sick and I didn't have any trouble beforehand. My periods have stopped since about 7 months ago and this is because of drastic weight gain. I was overweight and put more on in a quick and short space of time. I'm now actually starting to get sign of pms, like cramping, swelling in stomach and in my fingers and my hormones are all over the place. Yesterday I cried during an advert. It was pretty sad though but I'm crying at everything. Anyone who looks sad and I'm crying for them. I'm turning all mushy and emotional. I guess I've always been an emotional person but I'm feel like I'm feeling people's pain more now...
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What's your "weight loss pet peeve?"
WL WARRIOR replied to Elode's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Reality: I've had hypothyroidism for the past eight years and have been on psych meds. I never mentioned steroids, which I know contributes to weight gain. My last blood panel still showed my thyroid was still low and it does make weight loss a struggle, but not impossible. I had surgery almost 11 months ago and I remember how frustrating it was the first few months post op. Like you, I had to reduce my calories to around 600 for the first 6 months. I never mentioned that hypothyroidism and meds mean nothing. In fact, I mentioned that they do contribute to weight gain. If the two are combined with crappy eating (overeating, junk food), then it is quite easy to get 100 pounds overweight. The point I was trying to make was that there are SOME people that are somewhat reluctant to recognize faults or problems in themselves. In other words, denial. You have to be honest about the kinds and amount of food you ate before surgery. You have to come to terms with your denial. If you stay in denial, it may keep you from having the responsibility for yourself. If you fool yourself into believing that you don't eat much everyday, then it is easy to deny responsibility for your obesity. This will keep you from changing behaviors that are necessary in order to successful after weight loss surgery. Then there are those that rationalize their obesity (excuses, excuses, excuses) or create defense mechanisms. Unpleasant emotions are created when we realize what we have done to get morbidly obese and many create excuses (blaming morbid obesity solely so on genetics, society, a medication) to keep these emotions at bay. We all know that it is hard to lose weight and keep it off. Learning all those new behaviors and giving up your favorite food is difficult. A healthier body will result from your having a healthier mindset. -
BARELY any weight loss in first two weeks??
MaameWata replied to MaameWata's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey! I've put on 2lbs this week, but I'm putting it down to the stress of moving house (I'm currently in the packing/clearing out stages) and not making room for exercise. I'm also officially back onto solid, normal foods so I'm assuming there will probably be some weight gain there too.
