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I just checked my spreadsheet. I'd lost 57 lbs by that point, and I started out at 373 lbs. honestly, people's rate of weight loss is such an individual thing that it's kind of pointless to compare yourself to someone else. There are so many factors that influence your rate of weight loss, and most of them you have little to no control over - like age, gender, starting BMI, genetics, the percentage of muscle you have, whether or not you lost a lot of weight before surgery, etc. The only two factors you really have a lot of control over is how closely you stick to your program, and your activity level. If you do well with both of those, you're golden. The weight WILL come off if you stay compliant, whether fast or slow. I was a below average loser from the get-go, and I ended up losing over 200 lbs , 100% of my excess weight. In the end, your success (or not) is due to how well you stick to your plan, not how quickly you lose. P.S. if your expectations come from shows like "My 600 lb Life", then remember that those people start out at 800+ lbs (I don't think I've ever seen a contestant weighing 600 - it's almost always higher than that). AND...starting BMI is big factor in how fast you'll lose the weight. So unless you're of similar size, I wouldn't worry about "only" losing 52 lbs so far. That's a respectable loss for us "normal" WLS patients.
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Stopping nicotine and weigh gain
catwoman7 replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
P.S. it may not be "normal" for people to gain 30+ lbs after quitting smoking, but we're not really normal. I think most of us are more prone than most people to gain weight. If I know that some drug is likely to make me gain weight, and the average is 5 lbs, I can pretty much guarantee that I'll gain at least 10. -
How fast can you eventually eat?
toodlerue replied to bypass24jan2023's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’m almost 5 years out. Sometimes I have to remind myself to eat slower because my 3.5 oz of food can be gone too quickly. Sitting down (not standing up at the counter) & putting my fork down between bites helps a lot. We eat at the couch a lot (it’s just me & my husband) so I cut all my meet up before we sit down. I really have to remind myself to slow down then! When I’m done eating I will swish some water in my mouth & swallow. It helps to get the taste of the food out of my mouth & any little partials that may be hiding in my teeth out. BTW: I still weight my food when I’m at home. I don’t go over 3.5 oz. I know if I eat more then that I will be uncomfortably full & have to lay down! -
Is this a stall?
The Greater Fool replied to Dan1131's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
On rereading my post it does read snarky. For this I apologize. I should have put some winky faces and LOLs. It struck me funny that you talked with your Doc then came here. Nothing wrong with it, I do get the need. Again, apologies. By all accounts stalls seem to be bothersome. Personally I never experienced one because I was too large for home scales. I only was able to weigh at monthly follow-ups. It was a blessing in disguise. I learned we don't need a scale to follow our plans. My Doc was on board with the concept, he never brought up my weight loss unless I did. He was interested in how the plan was going, how I was feeling, my mental attitude, any issues or concerns. Good luck, Tek -
Stopping nicotine and weigh gain
catwoman7 replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
it's been over 20 years since I quit, but yes - I think I gained around 30 lbs. -
Medically necessary
Decemberluv replied to Charisse Jordan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My insurance also needed a health complication like diabetes, high blood pressure etc to be approved along with 6 months of weight loss. Due to needing the surgery as a revision to correct major complications from the previous surgery a disingenuous hack did to me, my insurance can wave the 6months requirements with medical proof of those complications. My new surgeon's office informed me that the insurance can backtrack my doctors visits for those 6months. My PCP and Gi are willing to send the necessary paperwork to my insurance telling them that the revision surgery is medically necessary due to the continued deterioration of my health. What helped me a lot was a case worker from my insurance. Request one to assist you. They will collect all the necessary medical information that your appeal needs, a long with being an advocate for your well being. -
Stopping nicotine and weigh gain
WVJess2Less posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was wondering if anyone else gained weight when they stopped cigarettes/vapes? I have gained like 33 lbs since first visit but it was a real struggle with stopping nicotine. Nervous as to how my surgeon is going to react, I know the office said its normal to gain but 33 lbs is a lot. -
Weight loss and menopause
Arabesque replied to SleevedGAPeach21's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had an increase in my menopausal symptoms after I had my gall removed in 2921. We increased my dosage but nothing changed (except a small weight gain) until my GP wondered if I wasn't absorbing them well anymore since the issue started after the gall surgery which also caused a protein absorption issue. She put me on a HRT patch as a trial. Well, she was right. The symptoms are gone & I’m only on a low dose HRT again. Malabsorption can be a concern with bypass so maybe ask your doctor if the absorption of your HRT could be being affected. Bonus of the patch is no pills - yay. Just replace the patch every 3.5 days. Oh, & I’ve slowly lost some of the weight I’d gained. -
Hello All, I just created my profile but cannot figure out how to enter my surgery and weight info. Can anyone help? It's not accessible when I click on "Edit Profile". Thanks!!
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I'm only in week 6 post-op and had a very hard time getting in all my fluids for WEEKS after surgery. The protein was difficult, too. Felt like I was CONSTANTLY drinking or eating and everything gave me nausea. In all of my Googling, I read that dehydration can absolutely bring weight loss to a halt as well as not getting sufficient protein. When I was finally able to meet my daily goals of both last week, the pounds started falling off, one to two pounds a DAY. I know that is crazy and it won't last too much longer, but I was grateful for the breakthrough. Also, any diet less than 1,200 calories will negatively impact your metabolism in the long run and really slow weight loss or bring it to a stop. So, if you're further down the road post-op and eating regular foods, check your calorie intake. All of this advice is armchair dietitian advice sourced from Dr. Google. Lol I just thought they were interesting finds.
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10 weeks and I'm still struggling with appetite
catwoman7 replied to mamoosbabes's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
yes - hunger comes back for almost all of us sometime during the first year. Mine came roaring back at five months out. I know it sounds weird, but enjoy it while it lasts. Although I was weirded out by it at first, I soon found it very liberating to never be hungry. By the end I wish it had never ended - it was so much easier to lose weight when I was never hungry and didn't give a flip about food! p.s. are you still supposed to drink protein shakes? The RD at my clinic said we could give them up once we were able to get all of our protein requirements in from food. -
Is this a stall?
The Greater Fool replied to Dan1131's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Really, why would you trust your Doc? Am I right? I'm willing to say it is a stall, but I'm not a Doctor, but as a stranger on the internet my opinion obviously carries more weight. Is it not so? Good luck, Tek -
Thx everyone. I’ll just keep doing what I am doing and hope the weight loss will kick in again in a week or two
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A little input as I am a bariatric patient and a personal trainer. If you are new to weight lifting you have more capacity to gain lean mass at first. Women are still not going to get huge muscles because we do not have enough testosterone. The women that you see with huge big muscle have been lifting really heavy for many years and are probably taking some 'supplementation' to assist. Lifting weights increases your metabolic rate for up to 48 hours after a session. In addition to the test issue most of use cannot eat enough calories to get into a surplus to gain lost of muscle. It you have stopped losing weight on the scale you might start checking other ways like using a tape measure or how are your pants fitting. If you are sore after a workout your body uses water to help heal those muscles . I can be up 3 lbs. after a good leg workout but I know it isn't fat, it's just a muscle pump.
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Weight loss and menopause
katdfitness replied to SleevedGAPeach21's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am taking Biote but since I started this switch in HRT I seem to have stopped my weight loss progress - I am giving it two more months and then start looking at other options. I switched to this form because they are better about testing but there are more supplements and I was actually trying to get away from more pills - I have enough of those to take already -
Does Nioxin help with hair loss
katdfitness replied to pccooper's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Two things I did to help with hair thinning after my surgery - Shorten it a bit and perhaps add some layers so it reduces the weight. Add some highlights - The color helps thicken the hair a bit. I also have dark hair and a fair scale so it helps with the contrast. I am doing Nioxin right now because I am way post op and think my current thinning is either post COVID or menopausal. -
That is irritating for sure... I'm pretty sure you can get around the 1 year of weight loss meds with your doctor's advocacy, though. I also was advised not to take any weight loss drugs that were on the market at the time because I have a pretty severe anxiety disorder and some stimulants can make that worse (oddly enough a low dose of Adderall relaxes me though?) Im also thinking this is not an uncommon issue- for example, stimulants are not advised in patients with certain heart conditions. You know what is significantly associated with heart conditions? Obesity. Which would made better by surgery! I hope you get it sorted out. Again I'm pretty confident that working alongside your doctor they can waive that requirement, but the process may be unpleasant.
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Yeah, once I stopped the liquid diet at about 3 weeks I stalled too. The nutritionist told me that it was my body balancing things out adjusting water weight and things like that. I kept losing inches even though the scale wasn't moving for about 2 weeks.
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So sorry to hear it , but stick with it. Your surgeon wouldn’t have done all this work with you if you didn’t need it, (or he/she didn’t think they would be paid for it). My surgeon had to have a phone conference with the insurance doctor, then it got approved. Keep up your good habits because the surgery will act as a sort of lock on your pre-surgery weight loss (not scientifically proven but I chose to believe it.)
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On My Way to the Hospital for Revision to Sleeve
TQUAD64 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi everyone! I am on my way to the hospital this morning February 2, 2023 to have a revision done. My doctor will remove my band and revise it to a sleeve. I am really excited about this journey and cannot wait to move forward in my weight loss journey! -
Yeah that's extremely frustrating. I needed both failed weight loss attempts w my Dr AND comorbidities to get approved. I'm sorry this is so difficult for you. Keep fighting it!
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I’m 21 days post op and have lost 16-18 lbs (depends on the day) but I’ve been kinda hanging at that weight for about 5 days. My doc said they was normal but I’m wondering as this is a revision if I’ll keep losing or is that it? I’m down 36-38 lbs from before I started the 2 week pre-op Optifast diet. Never intended this for more weight loss just to stop the GERD but now that I’ve had some I want more. I’m at about 750 calories a day now on the purée phase. Just short walks around the neighborhood. I get pretty tired during the day and nap at least once a day. Water and protein are on target. Thanks for any insight?
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So this happened! I was denied by my insurance because I did not do a year of a weight loss medication first. I cannot take them because my Dr said there isn’t one that won’t interact with my anti depressants so I will fight that. Insurance also said they have no records of having co morbidities that are made worse by obesity. I have a brain disease that puts me at high risk of stroke if I don’t get the weight off as well as GERD and osteoporosis through out my body. I guess the girl handling my pre approval didn’t find out what was needed to get me approved and get the right documentation, now I am trying to get everything for her to turn in with the appeal. I’m a little irritated but I will fight this, getting approved is the only thing left to do, I have come too far
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Medically necessary
Charisse Jordan replied to Charisse Jordan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So this happened! I was denied by my insurance because I did not do a year of a weight loss medication first. I cannot take them because my Dr said there isn’t one that won’t interact with my anti depressants so I will fight that. Insurance also said they have no records of having co morbidities that are made worse by obesity. I have a brain disease that puts me at high risk of stroke if I don’t get the weight off as well as GERD and osteoporosis through out my body. I guess the girl handling my pre approval didn’t find out what was needed to get me approved and get the right documentation, now I am trying to get everything for her to turn in with the appeal. I’m a little irritated but I will fight this, getting approved is the only thing left to do, I have come too far -
Stalls in weight loss after bariatric surgery are common and can occur for a variety of reasons, including changes in diet, hormonal imbalances, or the body adapting to the weight loss. It's important to consult with your surgeon and/or dietitian to determine the cause and address it appropriately. They may suggest adjusting your diet or increasing physical activity. Additionally, it's important to remember that weight loss is not always linear and can fluctuate over time. Keep track of other health markers, such as body measurements, energy levels, and overall health, to gauge progress and ensure that you are on track.
