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Relationship/marriages
Shemy-away replied to skinnynaked's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My husband has always been supportive in everything I do and our relationship is strong (13 years together, 6 married) but he has said he is worried about me leaving him for someone else when I get smaller. I'm aware that he has his own demons with weight and eating and maybe he thinks I will evolve without him. I try to make him understand that he can benefit from my surgery as well by mimicking my eating habits and going into ketosis. I make sure to remind him daily that I'm not going anywhere -
I told some people at work that I am having VSG. Was that a mistake??? I see a lot of people say they didn't tell their co-workers or employers what they were having. I only told a select few but gossip in my office spreads like wild fire!!!! I started not to tell anyone but I am really close with some co-workers and some others over heard. I ended up telling my manager because she was expecting me to leave my job at the end of March due to me completing nursing school, but since I have insurance now, I am holding off seeking a nursing position. My job is in the medical field and I have had a few co-workers who had weight loss surgery so no one really looks at having surgery as a "bad thing" and they are not judgmental, not to my face anyway.
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Help!! Texas Newbie here.. scheduled for Jan 22nd!
Manatee replied to illion's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just keep on keepin' on. The short term pain is WELL worth the gain, trust me on this. -
The 2nd is my last apt. I'm a bit worried because 1 of my 6 apt with GP didnt mention weight loss. But my 6 nutritionist apt. do. I hope they count it. I should have my surgery date early April. I hope to have my Rny asap so can have my life back. I want so desperately to be average size. Ride my motorcycle and not see that huge shadow on the road beside me anymore. I want to run and live a life my kids will have me in. Make memories that don't include me in a wheelchair at Disney. Desperate to get to living again.
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Well you are wise to realize that these are just normal feelings and behaviors. I did ok during my preop diet by telling myself it was my last diet ever..and it was! I had never had surgery before and was pretty scared. Also I wrote a check for 15K that day and thought am I crazy??? But here I am in a size 6 and I just live my life and my weight never changes...I would do it all over again tomorrow if needbe! Best of luck!!!
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I was a bit anti-surgery before my family and I attended the information seminar. I thought that the mortality rate for bariatric patients was sky high, but I was incorrect - actually, my surgeon went over the statistics and numbers - and as it turns out if I sat in the chair and did nothing at the BMI I was at, my mortality chance was a whole lot higher than if I had surgery. He also discussed the statistics regarding weight loss and keeping it off - which as we all know with traditional diet and exercise programs the percentage of successful losses of all of ones excess body weight are very small - like 1% of the population, whereas with bariatrics it has exponentially higher success rates. I have done everything and have not had the success I have always sought so I am looking forward to having the tool of a sleeve to increase my own odds of success
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hey all- So I have been only on the site for a short amount of time. You all are an inspiration to me and lots of other people. I have not had surgery yet however started the motions for the insurance. I hope to be sleeved late may early June. I have been toting with the surgery, Do I need it? Can I do it on my own? All questions I'm sure everyone has asked themselves. Of course I need it I have 140lbs to lose. I Am an extremely motivated person and work really hard once I make goals but this goal is just at of my reach. So with starting my pre-op 3 month nutrition visits! I have been working my butt off to try to get my weightless going. It's been the same struggle I have always had. My revelation came this morning when I stepped on the scale and gained weight after eating amazing everyday/ all day but last night I was hungry at 8pm and had some pineapple. Yes, it was late to eat but I didn't have a hot fudge Sunday, I had pineapple! When I saw the scale go up this am, that was it, surgery is for me! All my doubt and questions if I should go through with it are over. Now I want it to be next months and not 3-4 months away. Thanks for all your stories and motivating words!!!
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eating boullion AGAIN... is this normal to "eat" all the time the first week. I am getting in boullion, water, sf popsicles and sf jello. I feel like I am doing it ALL the time!!! Not that I am worried about weight gain, just wondering if anyone else "ate" all the time the week after surgery. I know I am suppose to be getting my water in and I have been so far. :clap2:
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5th day on liquid diet.
orea15 replied to LeslieR041906's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It looks to me like you are doing fine. As you know our bodies don't lose weight in an even manner. One thought that occurs to me, though, is that if the chicken broth is really high in sodium, you could be retaining Water from that. Keep up the good work! To make a bad joke, this, too, shall pass. Orea -
Feeling So Very Alone In My Journey With No Friends.
Lilu replied to Lilu's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I want to thank everyone for all the kind words. It brighten my day to know I was not alone in feeling this. I am so close and the emotions are getting the best of me. I still wish I had a live person but to all that offered to speak to me in private thanks you. And I have tryed to find some one in the group but they are really not open to having discussions out side the group. I know that I will be fine it does not change the fact that I am driving blindly in this journey. I will do well and gain the self esteem to unclose myself. I will have the energy to volunteer for the extra activties my grandkids are in, as I did for my kids. (raising grandkids) Soccer, baseball, ballet, swimming. I will network and make some friends. -
Has anyone had the band done with a diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus from acid reflux? I was going to have the band done in two weeks, but just had the upper GI done and found this out. Have not talked with my barriatric surgeon yet, waiting for some tests to come back. I really think the RNY is more drastic than I want to loose weight. I have Tricare for my insurance and they will not pay for VSG, you have to have it done at a MTF. The cut off age for the MTF in my area to do a VSG is 55 and I am 58. I was wondering if Tricare would pay for VSG if other two surgeries are not an option. Probably not.
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Look at this page...it explains all the types of bariatric surgery, with pictures: Weight-Loss Surgeries Compared
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Freed From Pre- Op Diet! No More Shakes!
Greekie17 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went for my pre-op weigh in today- I had to lose 4 lbs and I lost 12! So happy! I was on the 2 shakes/1 small protein & veggies meal but the shakes gave me (sorry, this is gross) diarrhea, so I only had 1 per day, and substituted an egg white omelet w 1 slice ff cheese, 2 c. lettuce & 1 TBSP fat free dressing. They told me today I could go back on 1200 cals./day up till surgery. That's next Wednesday, Feb. 8th. Of course I am not planning to put any weight back on. But, I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. Today I had 4 oz NY strip, 1 c whole wheat angel hair pasta w sauteed mushrooms. I feel full and GREAT! The surgeon said I could! Yay!!!!!!!! -
Have you heard of "Hypno-banding"?
mattie7632 replied to Rainydayz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just can't wrap my brain around the idea that we can be successfully hypnotized. I'd really like someone to hypnotize me so I can find out! My chiropractor says she does an acupuncture technique for weight loss too, I never stuck with it long enough to find out though!! hmmmm, kind of like my diets..... -
Hi! I am starting my testing on 3/18 to start the process for sleeve surgery. Has anyone gained their weight back after sleeve surgery? Or do you know anyone who has? What are your challenges on a daily basis after surgery? I am doing as much research as I can. I want to make sure that after I go through this that I make it work. I don't want to Gain weight back or fail and I am wondering what the chances are of that with the sleeve. I am 45 I have hbp, sleep apnea and fatty liver. I'm scared for my health more so than my looks. Any help you can offer would be most appreciated. I will be using Dr. Ahmad in Port Jefferson,️NY for my surgery.
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Hoping Time Goes By Fast..month 2 Of 6 :(
Misstxdiva replied to brookeco's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know the feeling! I just finished my 6 months and having surgery on 4/10. I found out I had all the stuff the doctor said I would when I was 21 and didn't listen now it's catching up to me at age 25. I don't look at it as a bad thing. Look at it as a good thing, you know what you have and learn how to fix it whether it be with medication or losing weight. This can also help with co-morbids too if your insurance requires you have at least one to have approval. The next 4 months will go by fast and before you know it you'll be on your way to approval and surgery. Good luck on your journey. -
Went to Pulmonologist today
Astrasmom replied to Jess55's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleep Apnea is really nothing to worry about. Even if you have to use a CPAP, you will be off of it in no time. I was on a CPAP for 5 years. I had a moderate case of Sleep Apnea. As of last month (7 months after my surgery) I no longer have sleep apnea. So if you do indeed have a mild case, chances are it won't take you that long to get rid of the sleep apnea. It's common in people who are over weight. Good luck with your cardio and the rest of your tests. You will get there. :cool: I had to wait 6 months for my surgery. And I thought it was forever. But once the day go here I couldn't have been happier. The wait is well worth it. This is the time to ask as many questions as possible and read all that you can so you are prepared when your day arrives. Hang in there. -
Birthcontrol- Implanon (Arm Implant)
futureskinnypants posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey all, happy easter! I'm going to ask my doctor about this too but i wanted to see if anyone else has had this before surgery. I went to the doc a couple weeks ago and it was a clinic...because of my BMI (41 i think) she COULDN'T give me pills. and she said the depo shot would cause weight gain so b/c of the sleeve and all she didn't want to do that. I'm getting sleeved in august and I wont let my boyfriend even touch me lol. I'm so scared that im going to get pregnant either before the surgery and not be able to have the surg or right after the surgery and never reach my goal . So i was thinking about getting the arm implant. The only problem is ...I would have to get it before surgery (for reasons i'd rather not go into......) Would this be okay for surgery? Has anyone had this??? Thanks in advance!! Happy easter! -
I'd get one. If you're able to eat too much, experiencing a lot of hunger and you're not losing weight, then it sounds like it's time for a fill. For me, I want the weight to come off and I need the band to work for that to happen. I've needed my fills to get to proper restriction. Best of luck to you!
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I am 8 days post-op and got on the scale this morning and it said I had GAINED an ounce instead of losing like I have been doing. In the first week I lost 11.5 pounds no problem. Is it common to have a stall so quickly? I am still in the liquid phase and I have been getting in between 400-500 calories per day. I really don't get why there was no change on the scale today?? Has anyone had this problem?
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So Whats My Real Weight?
Webchickadee replied to Sandra_Baby87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just as readyforachange says, I weight myself in the morning right after peeing. I am naked except for my underwear, and in our house, we use the Wii Fit rather than a scale. It keeps a full history of weights and BMI's over time. Sometimes it's nice to see where you were a month, or a year ago. I'm having my sleeve surgery in 12 days (yeah!) and am currently on Day 4 of the 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I'm tempted to weigh myself in the evening too (especially since I've been really hungry!), but I'm rejecting that that thought. It's only going to mess with my head. Our weight can fluctuate wildly during the day for a number of reasons (fluid balances, sodium intake, etc.). Keep your time of day consistent, and try to keep all other variables as consistent as possible too (approach it like a science experiment!). First thing in the morning after peeing means there's been no food or fluids for 8+ hours, so very little to cause dramatic day-to-day changes (other than your REAL weight changes!). -
Woo boo. I lost 20 lbs for mypreop weightloss. I see nurse practioner on Tuesday for final pre op visit. Just need insurance approval and a date!!! So excited today.
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So Whats My Real Weight?
irishmama2004 replied to Sandra_Baby87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was totally doing awesome and then I moved my scale. Maybe 5 inches. Gained 3 pounds. Unreal. I can't wait to get down to 320 and start weighing on the wii fit again. Too fat for it right now. -
Dealing with Insurance Companies
bamagirl replied to heynowkc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No, don't worry. My situation is nothing like yours! I applied for WLS 2 years ago. I had a BMI of 39 for two years and over 40 for a year with no comorbidities. I began meds for high blood pressure at the end of my 6 month weight loss plan required by my insurance. I was basically denied because I was not heavy enough or sick enough due to my obesity at that time. Two and a half years later, I have now had a BMI over 40 and am treated for hypertension. I have decided to try to get approval once again in February of 2015. -
supervised diet???
catmom50 replied to moviestartaal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am into my 3rd month of a 6 month supervised diet. I am riding my recumbent bike as much as possible (bad knees). I am trying to maintain a 14000-1700 calorie or so and am losing some weight. I have lost 15 lbs so far, so will now slow it down a bit. I really am only required to lose about 12 lbs. I must say I am really trying to eat healthy in preparation for the rest of my life. And it's pretty easy. I do still have a bit of ice cream once in a great while or a cookie or a Hershey's miniature. But this is rare. My snacks are 100 calorie prepackaged snacks. Lots of fruits and veggies has helped too. I am determined to get the band next spring and will do what it takes to get me there. Tonight is my sleep over for the apnea thing. Yeah I can hardly wait.
