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Not sure about the sleeve
catwoman7 replied to Charisse Jordan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
in response to what someone said above, most people lose their hunger for several months with bypass, too. I'm currently taking a graduate-level nutrition course on weight loss and obesity, and ghrelin level was extremely low on RNY patients at one year out in a fairly large research study. both sleeve and RNY are good surgeries, and both have their pros and cons. There are some conditions that make one surgery more appropriate for you than the other, but if you don't have those conditions (which from what you said, it doesn't sound like you do), it really comes down to personal preference. lots of people who've had WLS - both RNY and sleeve folks - take antidepressants. Shouldn't be a problem. With some medications they need to adjust your dosage or put you on a different med, but there are workarounds for almost everything. -
Not sure about the sleeve
The Greater Fool replied to Charisse Jordan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on your approval. When it comes to choosing your surgery you are the boss. Get the surgery you want and know why you want it. Your Doc is right that relatively speaking you don't have much weight to lose, but once you cross the hurdle to choose surgery, which surgery would be based on all the same in depth decission making process we all should do. Before you choose to have GB as your husband did, note that we don't all respond the same ways to any surgery, it's a very individual thing. Medications are also quite individual considerations. Baby aspirin would very likely not be an issue as it's so ridiculously low dose. My Doctor did not declare Aspirin off limits but becasue of liver issues he didn't want me taking Tylenol if I could avoid it. If we are going to take Aspirin then like virutally everyone else that takes Aspirin, heck we should do this for any medication, we need to monitor for negative side effects and report them quickly. Other medications you would have to discuss with your medical team. All of this should be part of deciding to have GB or Sleeve or DS or Band or whatever. No surgery can be counted to remove cravings. Some people claim that some foods taste differently post-op. Don't count on such idiosyncratic results. I had GB and fortunately for me I dump on sugars and fats. It takes an amazingly small number of dumping episodes before you simply choose to avoid sugars and fats. Not everyone is as enthusiastic about dumping as I am. It is absolutely no fun and it can be very embarassing if you manage it in public. Since you have relatively little weight to lose I'm not sure why you would want to put yourself through it. The Sleeve is a perfectly fine surgery. No dumping. Good restriction. Fewer medication concerns. It is a less complicated surgery. Suppmentation, though still necessary, is less critical than with GB. You can get there from here. You can be happy with the Sleeve. Good luck, Tek -
Any success stories that started as slow weight loss? (MGB)
amylittlelbs replied to amylittlelbs's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thanks for the replies everyone, this forum is so much more supportive than Facebook or WhatsApp groups! It's amazing to hear people lose at the pace I am and hit their target. I spoke with my dietician and he said I've actually surprised what they expected me to lose so that has made me feel a lot better. I've already lost 25% of my excess weight from my highest weight. He said I should include the weight I lost since the day I contacted them, I was just counting what I lost since surgery You're all so helpful, thank you Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using BariatricPal mobile app -
Just approved, no date yet but I am obsessing over sleeve vs bypass. My Dr wants me to have the sleeve and I agreed but I’m worried that it won’t be as effective as bypass and because I’m an emotional eater and addicted to sugar, I’m worried about gaining weight back. My husband had bypass 3 years ago and lost 120 and said it made him lose desire for certain foods like sugar. I need to lose 70 or 80, I’m 5’6 and 220 and my Dr thought I don’t need to lose that much so sleeve is best but I disagree on how much I should lose. I do have to take a baby aspirin for risk of stroke along with antidepressants so I know he is worried about ulcers but my husband takes a aspirin every once and awhile and is on Prozac and never had any problems. If anyone can put my mind at ease that the sleeve is best I’d appreciate it!
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Struggling to envision weight loss
kla7403 replied to mcipanda's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So I read an interesting article early on in my research obsession that stuck with me. It said most people who get weight loss surgery are shocked when they "actually loose the weight". Meaning we are all so used to yo yo diets and unsuccessful attempts that when we ACTUALLY loose a significant amount we are shocked. Its almost like we are wired to not really believe its going to happen for us until it does and we are surprised. I think about that article a lot when "goal weights" are mentioned to me. I feel super unsure about setting a goal weight for myself. -
Struggling to envision weight loss
Sigh replied to mcipanda's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@summerseeker you are wise, and I love that positive thinking! I am going to write a few for myself because I love your way of thinking! First and foremost, I am doing this for my health— goals for me: reduce pain and inflammation in my joints, be able to sleep comfortably again and reduce knee and foot pain due to extra weight Walk for 30 minutes without getting winded Not use food to soothe my anxiety Find other ways to show myself or others love Powerful thinking — thank you! -
Question about continued weight loss
The Greater Fool replied to Candigrl1's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
The one thing I've learned from this thread is: Different strokes for different folks. It's a big thing to learn. There are multiple paths to success, and amazinging the same paths lead to success for some people and failure for others. To point, if I had to live my life on a restrictive, even draconian diet, or if I had to keep track of every last morsel I ate, I would have rebelled big time or just ignored the whole thing and chalked up another failure. Honestly, if the plan was not one I knew I could sustain, I would not have had surgery. But I know that on the flip side, there are people that could not thrive on my plan. The one point of commonality in all these exceptoinal exeriences is: Do what you can sustain. I can do anything draconian, or painful, or torturous for a month, even six months, or if there is an expiration date within sight. I can't, or won't, do it forever. This applies to your diet plan, exercise plan (or not), and just about every aspect of life. If you can suffer forever when you have a choice not to, more power to you. So my advice: make the post-op plan you are given into YOUR plan, one that is or can be adjusted to something that you can sustain. The first year is the perfect time to do this as you will have months of success after success as you follow your sustainable plan and keep losing weight, which will make you feel good about your plan. This success will carry you into maintenance. There has been exceptional experience and advice in this thread. Take the parts that will work for you and make them your own. Don't make promises you can't keep, do what you can sustain. Success and good luck, Tek -
Eating more than I think I should be in one sitting.
Victoria_Faith replied to itami o's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you taking 30 minutes to consume your meals? Are you avoiding drinking 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after your meal? If you're questioning whether or not to be concerned, there's probably a reason you're feeling that way. Food is fuel. It's taken me over 40 years to truly get a grasp on the concept. My understanding is that you can have whatever surgery you want to drop some weight, but if your habits don't change, you may end up right back where you started, or even heavier. These procedures are tools - there's still a lot of work that needs to be done to maintain weight loss that resulted from one of them. WLS is not an easy way out - and it doesn't give you a free pass. I agree with the suggestion to talk to a therapist about your relationship with food - I had to do that and it's been helping me a lot. I used to binge eat, skip meals, then scarf down dinner right before bed. The greatest path to success on any program is loving yourself enough to sacrifice the 'wants' so that you can improve your quality of life. Best of luck to you! -
Struggling to envision weight loss
SpartanMaker replied to mcipanda's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
There's nothing wrong with setting a higher goal for now and reassessing once you get to that weight. If 170 is all you can invision, make that your goal and once you get there, you may have a much better sense of exactly how much lower you can go. If anything, I think way too many people set an unrealistically low goal and then find themselves disappointed when they can't get there. Keep in mind that obese people have heavier bones, enlarged hearts, more blood volume, etc. You may find that at 150, you look and feel as healthy as someone that was never obese is at 135. -
Struggling to envision weight loss
mcipanda replied to mcipanda's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
THIS exactly… I also don’t want to set a goal too low, even though I believe in the power of “stretch” goals. When it comes to my weight, I’ve tried and failed so many times that failing a goal after having a surgery like this feels almost unacceptable if you know what I mean. -
Question about continued weight loss
Arabesque replied to Candigrl1's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I wondered if it was just the to be expected slowing or a prolonged stall too. Though I am leaning towards stall because your calorie intake is still low. Certainly too low to be maintaining for your activity level. (Though a little taller than you, I eat about 1400+/- calories to maintain at my weight & I really don’t exercise.) I slowed right down & the last kilo to my goal was a b*tch to lose. I was only eating a bare 900 calories like you but I did keep slowly losing for another 11 odd months (another 11kg) until my caloric intake equalised what my body needed to maintain. Have a chat with your surgeon & dietician. They know you & your needs best. -
Eating more than I think I should be in one sitting.
SpartanMaker replied to itami o's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel like you may have a misunderstanding here? (Unfortunately a very common one!) From the sound of it, you're expecting restriction to be the thing that keeps you from gaining weight, but that's rarely true for most post-surgical patients. A cursory glance at these forums should be proof enough of that. Look at all the posts from people asking for help because they gained a bunch of weight back and don't know what to do now. Some recommendations: Consider finding a therapist that specializes in eating disorders and work with them to reset your relationship with food. As long as you have a desire to be "full" and keep pushing the envelope, regain is going to be a real possibility. Talk to a nutritionist to get a handle on proper amounts and types of food that will work for you to maintain your weight. Track your calories and macros. If you don't know how much you're really eating, it's hard to know how much is enough, and how much is too much. Find a way to have your Resting or Basal Metabolic Rate tested (Google it). This will tell you how many calories you're actually burning per day. Use this, along with your food log to make sure you're not eating more than your burning. -
Eating more than I think I should be in one sitting.
Arabesque replied to itami o's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We all are able to eat more as we progress. It’s how we get reach the calories & nutrients we need to maintain our weight & for our body to function effectively. Though all because you can eat more doesn’t mean you should. How much you should/need to eat is an question best answered by your dietician. Some need more defined guidelines about eating & food choices. Check with your dietician as to what portion size, caloric goals, etc. are best for you & your needs (age, gender, losing or maintaining weight, activity level, etc.) & to ensure you are on the right track. Do you track your food. If not, it may be an idea to do so for a couple of weeks so you can review it with your dietician. PS Congrats on your weight loss. -
Question about continued weight loss
catwoman7 replied to Candigrl1's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
yes that seems normal to me. Once I got to around the year mark my weight loss slowed down to a crawl. We're talking maybe two lbs a month. But I kept at it and it eventually came off... also, stalls late in the game seem to be more frequent and last longer. So many times I said "well, this must be it...", and then I'd end up dropping a couple more pounds. -
Struggling to envision weight loss
Smanky replied to mcipanda's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So make 181/size 14 your initial goal weight. This is what my surgeon gave me - a goal weight of about 80kg which would have me wearing an AU size 14 (US size 10). In the past I had gotten down to where I could fit into a large size 12 (US size 8), so instead of 80kg, I made my goal 75kg. I had been close to there before, so I could picture it. When you hit the more familiar intitial goal, then make a new one that's closer to the one suggested to you, and so on. When you're at the start of the process it does feel unattainable and like you'll never get there. I expect this is a universal feeling, especially when there's so much weight to lose (I've literally lost an entire person). But it does come off, and one day you'll weigh yourself and be staring at your goal weight on the scale and needing someone to pinch you. I've passed goal and am about to fit into a size I have not touched since I was a kid. Madness! I'd have absolutely lost that bet, yet here I am. TL:DR - Don't let the length of the process intimidate you, there are so many mini victories along the way. In 12 months time, you'll be living what you may right now have trouble visualising. -
Eating more than I think I should be in one sitting.
itami o replied to itami o's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
To be honest, I don't have a plan. I allow myself to eat until I'm satiated and lately, I've allowed myself to eat mostly whatever I want since I'm fine with maintaining the weight that I'm at now. My concern is that I have the ability to eat four slices in one sitting, not so much the nutrition (however many calories, carbs, etc.). When I first started eating pizza again, I could manage to eat only the toppings off of two slices of pizza and now I'm able to eat four full slices. Because of this, I'm worried I might gain weight in the future because I'm able to eat so much more now -
I am 10+ years out. Starting weight 367 current weight 178. Got to 215 or so and dr found thyroid problems. Med change from Synthroid to Citomel. Lost the rest…to 150. Dr changed med…gained Wilbur. So frustrated…. Dr says thyroid normal now! Absolutely NO energy! Anyone have similar problem….how was it addressed?
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Struggling to envision weight loss
Blessd1 replied to mcipanda's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm so glad you posted this @mcipanda. I'm scheduled for gastric bypass on 3/29, and as it gets closer I try to visualize what is coming. Like you, I honestly can't wrap my head around nor visualize myself being significantly smaller. I'm also afraid of self sabotage and failing, you're not alone in that! I have struggled with weight since my teen years and am currently 46 years old. It's so hard to believe things could change for me and this is real! I keep reading posts on this forum and take comfort in knowing so many not only felt this same doubt, but they overcame it to reach their goals! Thanks again for sharing this, and I wish you well in your journey! -
Struggling to envision weight loss
SemperVeritas replied to mcipanda's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Great topic! I've been thinking about this too. I heard the surgeon say that people can remember how small they were in their wedding day, or in high school, and I was like "nope!" I vaguely remember doing weight watchers in high school and getting to around 158, and when I got married my wedding dress was a 14 and I was excited it wasn't a 16 (probably around 185). So trying to imagine life, imagine my body and perception of self at 140-150 is just very strange. I think I'd be pretty psyched to maintain around 160... I also don't want to self-sabotage, but there is absolutely no frame of reference and I'm afraid to set too low of a goal and fail. It's tough! -
Had gastric bypass 10/3. Down 77 pounds total. 19 of that was before surgery. Anyway, I am barely getting in 600 calories a day at this point and can only handle about an ounce and a half of protein with a couple bites of veggies at meals. I have a very clear full signal and don’t eat past it. I haven’t had sugar or carbs since surgery and I intend to stick with that. I cannot tolerate cheese, nuts, butter, basically anything but lean proteins and some vegetables. I even struggle with fruit. I don’t have a dietician so I have no idea if I am on track or not with my eating so I just take each day as it comes. I am happy with my weight loss. As most everyone I wish it was faster. But I have only stalled once and that was at the 3 week mark. I am exercising some but with the low amount of calories I am eating it is hard to have a lot of stamina. If anyone has any pointers let me know. I also still rely on 1-2 protein shakes a day to get protein up to around 80 grams.
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Question about continued weight loss
hills&valleys replied to Candigrl1's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
"I am eating around 900 calories per day with 30 minutes of exercise. Is this enough or do I need to revamp my calories down?" You might be experiencing an extended stall. Often when a person loses a substantial amount of weight in a relatively short period of time, we have reached a set point and our bodies need to catch up to the loss before restarting the next losing phase. If the stall continues much longer, I would definitely talk your doctor. -
Eating more than I think I should be in one sitting.
itami o posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all, I am about 1 year and 1 month post-op and I'm wondering if what I'm experiencing is normal or if there is reason to be concerned. So far, I've lost about 90 lbs in the year that I've been post-op and I'm happy about that. However, I'm concerned that I'm able to eat more than I should in one sitting. For example, I was able to eat four slices of pizza (minus the crust) and it was shocking that I was able to do that. Granted, the slices were pretty thin, but I still feel like I shouldn't be able to do that. Another example: I was able to eat two boneless skinless chicken thighs and about two cups of spring mix no problem and that also somewhat concerned me. My weight has remained relatively stable and I'm okay with that. With how much I've been able to eat, should I contact my physician about it? My physician said before I got my surgery that my stomach wouldn't "stretch" back to a larger size, but sometimes it does feel that way. What's the typical action to take at this point? -
Question about continued weight loss
smc124 replied to Candigrl1's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I know this doesn’t answer your question directly but, are you doing much strength training? Adding muscle is a sure fire way to increase your daily caloric burn rate. We inevitably lose muscle during the weight loss phase and adding some of it back will facilitate further weight loss if that’s what you are interested in. -
So I have been around the same weight for a little over a month. Sometimes gaining a pound or two then losing it back. My question is once your weight loss really starts to slow way down like mine did will you continue to lose weight? I am eating around 900 calories per day with 30 minutes of exercise. Is this enough or do I need to revamp my calories down? Thanks
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Checking in on how everyone is doing 2 - 2.5 months out. I’m finally getting my energy back. I had bloodwork done last week ahead of my 3 month checkin with my surgeon and just got the results back. All my blood panel and nutritional numbers are in the optimal range! In such a short time period I went from: - 6.2 A1C (prediabetic) to 5.1 (non-diabetic) -194 to 75 mg/dL triglycerides -134 to 96 LDL Cholesterol - 214 to 158 mg/dL overall cholesterol My protein, calcium, and all other nutrients are where they should beAnd I’m honestly just so grateful I’ve followed the advisement of my team and hadthe support of the folks here. Since my December 5 surgery I’ve dropped 2-3 sizes (3 top, 2 bottom) and 38lbs! Since I started this process on August 6 (my first consult) I’ve dropped 60lbs. Really excited for my appointment with my surgeon next week to use the InBody machine and see how that translates to body fat percentage across various regions of my body. A month into 2x/week personal training I am seeing huge gains in my strength and pulmonary capacity for HIIT. My one a day swims are back to my pre-surgery speed when I was swimming twice a day 5x week. I’m still tired most evening after 6pm and only halfway to my goal. I get frustrated with stalls and am not always perfect, but overall my only regret is not taking this step sooner. Hope everyone is doing well and sending some December surgery love.
