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Hello I am 23yrs old. I am a patient in the bariatric program and have been going through this process for little over a year now. My highest weight was 497, I was scared that I would hit 500. Having that fear I decided to start committing more and put the effort in. It's been a couple months of progress, but I am down to 440. I met the requirements and was finally approved for my surgery. I know I've been wanting this surgery for a long time so I can have a more comfortable life. Knowing that its actually coming up I have had some concerns/fears. First I have never had surgery, so I am scared to go under. I know it's a fast surgery and recovery doesnt seem that long, but still going under for first time is frightening. Then my main fear is loose skin. I know a lot of things contribute to the amount of loose skin and then ways of preventing, but I know at my size I will lose a good amount of weight. I am scared that I will have such excessive loose skin. I know I can do a skin removal surgery, but again I never had surgery. I want to lose the weight, but don't want to see myself with the loose skin. I know my goal weight is 250. I dont know If that makes a difference for it, but yeah. I just now keep looking up ways to prevent all the time. It is really scaring me.
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Kaiser Southern California question?
Krimsonbutterflies replied to starling618's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, The 12 weeks are very informative, I went through West LA. You'll complete your labs. No smoking because your urine will be tested. Some weight loss is needed, but you absolutely can't gain any weight after your first weigh in. Maintain a positive attitude because classroom participation and attitude was evaluated, don't be late and you can only makeup 2 classes. Try to complete everything during your Options classes as early as possible and make your required appointments as soon as you start the program if not before. Surgery approval is as soon as you complete everything and then your file will be evaluated by the Bariatric team. Some people had surgery dates as early as 3 weeks after class. One person was a revision, she had surgery during, those of us who were serious had dates. You have one year to complete your surgery after finishing the class. I was in a pretty decent group of people. Everyone wasn't serious about the surgery, some were just into the hype. Some people had been through the class 3 times and never had the procedure due to fear or blocking themselves (they admitted that), didn't want to commit to the lifestyle change, there were a few negative Neds & Nancy's (ignore them and distance yourself from those ppl) and finally the know it all ppl., because they know someone or a close family member had the surgery and their plan wasn't like this!!! Get the information that Kaiser wants you to follow, show up and commit, communicate with the Bariatric team, one week you'll get samples of the Bariatric vitamins, get z highlighter to highlight your notes (makes it easier to review and refresh once you have surgery). Enjoy the ride, this journey is for you and you get out of it what you put into it. Please note: All Kaiser Permanente Bariatric programs are not the same. My program at West LA Kaiser was totally different from my friend who went through South Bay Kaiser. Even our after surgery stages per our surgeons. Still both very affective. Each surgeon has their own experiences and methods. -
LapBand Surgery vs. Gastric Balloon - Seeking information
over65 replied to rosedagal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There are some interesting YouTube videos from UK where ballon is being used in bariatric cases. Balloon is used there for massively obese parients who must lose weight before surgery because surgery too risky at BMI greater than 50. These patients were only allowed to have ballon in stomach for 6 months. The greatest problem they had was continuous nausea. Patients could feel the balloon in stomach. Some patients did well and some actually gained weight with balloon. Had a lot to do with patient motivation and compliance like all other weight loss interventions. There are 5 episodes. Here is link to first: Sent from my SM-T580 using BariatricPal mobile app -
FYI, I found in Amazon a Medical Alert card for bariatric patients. It asks Restaurants to allow us to order from a kids menu or lunch menu because of our stomach size. I’m having surgery next week, so it’ll be a while before using it. It lists on Amazon which Restaurants they know will accept it, although others may as well. It’s $5-$10.
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Multivitamin without B9 (Folic Acid) during Chemo
over65 replied to dsmith0996's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Only idea I have is to buy several mixes and take dosage of each. Vitamin A D E K together is commonly available even in bariactric formulas Vitamin C alone very common You can get each Vitamin B separate to avoid Folic Acid Avoid Vitamin B Complex as all have Folic Acid. I would check with your bariatric center to figure out necessary mineral supplements. -
Yes! I was scheduled for 4/29 but I just got a call this morning from the bariatric surgery case manager asking me if I'd be willing to move up my surgery date to 4/1! Eek!! I now have to start the two week liquid diet on Wednesday, just like you. We'll definitely have to cheer each other on!
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Day 3 post op and can drink liquids so well it scares me
CammyC replied to CammyC's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello surgery buddies! I like that we can share our experiences with each other. I’m thinking of you all and hoping you all get better in your recoveries! I got in quite a bit of walking yesterday and that makes me happy! I’m doing well on liquids and I actually had a tiny bit of butternut squash soup last night and it was amazing! I was not discreet about my surgery. All my close work peeps and friends and family know. At first, I got some negative feedback like “well I’ve heard so and so had a bad experience...” blah blah blah but I was like look this is my body and I’m excited for this change! After that, they settled down and started supporting me. I finally got my Bariatric fusion multivitamin with 45mg of Iron yesterday from Amazon and I have felt good the past two days from taking it. I’m down 10 pounds today and 36 pounds altogether with pre-op weight loss. I started about two months before surgery eating less. I was only having one meal a day and ensure max protein twice daily. I’d have a banana or cottage cheese when I felt hungry in between. I still had a rough go on the pre-op liquid diet tho, but thank Goodness that part is over! I hope you all have a great weekend! Hugs -
Super cold hands and feet?
AlwaysCruising replied to chalcrow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That happened to me, well the hands part, when I had a thyroid disorder (which I think got far worse after my weight loss/calorie restriction). I see posts all the time where someone thinks they are cold due to weight loss and I constantly think to myself “more likely it’s about being hypothyroid via Hashimoto’s or other cause!” I was freezing all the time when I lost a lot of weight (not Bariatric surgery loss, but still a lot of weight) - I was cold when it was hot, I wore long sleeves in bed and socks, I was extra irritable, and even my nose was cold! Asked your doctor to run a thyroid antibodies test (not just thyroid). Mine is better now with meds. @S@ssen@ch your pcp may not be that Knowledgeable on this issue - I had to fight mine and until we did an ultra sound for another reason and he saw I had a goiter he didn’t order the antibodies test and it was in the 1,000s. Mine kept saying mr thyroid was low but normal (which is what it likely would be even if you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. -
Peanut Butter almost 2weeks Post OP
S@ssen@ch replied to BecomingAnna's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I added a small amount of smooth peanut butter to my protein shakes (occasionally) while in the full liquid phase (cream soups). As long as you aren't indulging in "crunchy" peanut butter, it fits with a soft food phase. Disclaimer: when in doubt, always check with your bariatric team. The biggest problem with peanut butter is that it is calorie-dense and your whole goal here is calorie restriction. -
Business Dinner suggestions?
waterwoman replied to ChubRub's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also think you can just order a normal meal, eat the 7 or 8 bites of bariatric friendly food (the meatballs on a plate of spaghetti) take the rest home and throw it out when you walk in the door. -
I was diagnosed with gerd about a year prior to surgery and I was open about it with my bariatric team. I still have it, but it seems better. If anything, I burp a lot more and have less heartburn.
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Day 3 post op and can drink liquids so well it scares me
Krimsonbutterflies replied to CammyC's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey March 3rd group. Here's a quick update: I'm still fatigued from doing nothing. I don't meet my 64 oz. goal for hydration, I'm only halfway there. So I started with the popsicles this week to help me. I take the Prilosec and the bariatric multivitamins eveyday, without issue now. I don't like the taste, but I will manage. 3/6 incisions have shed the skin glue naturally and looks amazing. Going to start using Mederma and vitamin e oil next week. They itch like hell though and are still a little bit tender. Pooping is not my friend, I'm taking the meds to assist me. I've only went once over this past weekend. I will take the Miralx to aide my body if needed. I want to chew and now... I have to fight this head hunger like everyone else. I'm hungry sometimes, but I will drink a shake or one of my allowed items from the Full liquid diet. Still want a waffle and Turkey bacon or some cashews. I'm down exactly 10 pounds from surgery last week. Sleep is difficult, I'm uncomfortable most nights and I want to go sleep during regular sleeping hours, I can't. I need a little more rest than normal. I finally put on a bra today and full lounge wear. -
Has anyone used Ary Bariatrics in Mexico, or heard anything about them? The VGS is only $3349 right now with everything. I kind of want some more info.. like why is it so cheap.
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Day 3 post op and can drink liquids so well it scares me
CammyC replied to CammyC's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@mooki and @biginjapan - hi y’all! I’m happy to hear y’all are recovering well. I’m day 9 post op and I’m feeling a bit weak. I was approved for full liquids but having a lot of nausea. I tried skim milk and experienced the dreaded dumping syndrome. It was terrible. Fast heart rate, nausea, my whole body was hot except my feet and hands were freezing and I wanted to throw up but I couldn’t. Ugh. It lasted 30-45 mins so I guess I’m lactose intolerant now. I got some fair life milk yesterday which is lactose free and I was able to tolerate that, thankfully. I’m waiting on my Bariatric fusion multi-vitamin with iron to arrive today and I’m hoping that will help with the weakness. I was only constipated for the first few days after surgery. Once I was done with the pain meds around day 4-5 I’ve had no issues with bowel movements, in fact, I’m pooped from pooping lol. The color is still much darker than before surgery but I think it’s cause my main nutrition is still chocolate protein shakes. I go back to work this coming Tuesday and kinda anxious about it due to the morning weakness and afternoon tiredness I’ve experienced every day. I start the purée/soft foods phase next week and hopefully adding healthier food options will help with that. I’m doing okay with the moving around. I get tired easily but I’m going to work hard to get in a lot of steps today and the remaining days before going back to work. It’s good to hear from y’all! -
GALS who started their journey over 300 lb+<br /> +
NovaLuna replied to Frustr8's topic in The Gals' Room
Hi all! I was 385 pounds at my first bariatric appointment and my highest weight was 389 (could have possibly been higher, but I avoided scales like the plague lol). My insurance required six months of weigh-in, but they had too many surgeries scheduled in December so the put me in January which made my whole journey to surgery an eight month process. I had my surgery January 23, 2020 so I'm seven weeks out as of today. On the day of my surgery I weighed in at 321 so I had lost 64 pounds on my own. I weighed myself yesterday morning and I'm down to 288! So I've lost 33 pounds since surgery and 97 overall! It's been a tough journey, but hopefully by the end of the year I can maybe get under 200, which I haven't been since I was 13! If that's not possible I would at least like to fit into a size 18 lol (I'm a 24-26 depending on the brand right now) -
Business Dinner suggestions?
catwoman7 replied to ChubRub's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I always order off the appetizer section if there's something that "works" for me. otherwise, if there's nothing bariatric-friendly there, you can always order off the regular menu - maybe fish or chicken - and if people wonder why you're not eating much, just tell them you're not feeling well. -
most surgeons do not recommend gummies. as far as Flintstones, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery does not recommend children's vitamins, but oddly, a lot of surgeons still suggest those (mine did - but I didn't take them because of the ASMBS recommendations). I take Centrum Silver or the generic equivalent (Walgreens and CVS both have generics of these). You have to take two a day to meet the requirements. I took the chewables for the first few months, then switched over to regular tablets.
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Positive for H. Pylori 😓 - share your experience
AlwaysCruising posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The esults of the biopsy during the scope last Friday showed there are a few h. pylori critters nesting in my stomach (“several” specifically). ☹️ I have not had any GI symptoms other than some minor increased gas in the last several weeks and there were no ulcers found. I would love to know your experience if you had the same happen to you. My Gastro ordered the 3 usual meds - amoxicillin, claritbromycin, and Protonix (although I do not yet know how many days it’s for, it could be 7, 10, or 14). 1. How many days were you prescribed the medications? 2. Did they get rid of the bacteria? 3. Did you feel rotten or was it not that big a deal? 4. How did your Bariatric surgeon react/or what did he/she say about it? 5. Did it delay your surgery? Were you required to retest? i would so appreciate any info you can offer. I have been busting my butt to get everything done as fast as I could because some travel pre-paid may put me in a surgical squeeze play! But now I am worried this bacteria will slow me down ( I was told that they could fast track me once I got 3 dietician visits (weight loss) completed, the scope / biopsy done, and the psych evaluation (the last two are now complete). THANKS 🤗 -
Seems like a dummy question. Haha. But I have used a 7d vitamin holder am/pm and seems to work for my regular meds. Being revised next week, and just ordered a bunch of Bariatric chews etc. I would like to keep everything together so I’m prepped when I get home. a regular box won’t keep a few chews and fit it properly. Maybe ziplock type item. thanks.
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Bariatric Once-A-Day Multivitamin, 45mg Iron - 30 Ct Capsule- Designed for Patients Post Weight Loss Surgery Sold by: ProCare Health @ 90 days post op $19.99 Or Bariatric Fusion Complete... @ 2 weeks post op https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0170OBPGQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Hey everybody, I have to get something off my chest, my story towards WLS is this, 5 years ago i was not at all obese, i weighed 65-70 kgs, I actually started college at around 2011 and then moved to Australia to continue my education, but ever since I moved to Australia, I was starving myself, as I did not have enough money to buy myself food etc, then at 2014 I finished my college and moved to Canada for about 4-5 years, there it got even worse, since my field was really hard to get a job (audio engineering), I was starving myself there as well, ever since 2012 i was moving to different countries, in total 4 countries Dubai, India, Canada and Australia, but was eating well here and there, parents were sending some money, at the brink of 2016, I became homeless in Canada, for almost 8months, at that period I was eating like 1 meal a day, surprisingly I was still about 65kgs by the end of that phase, but then I committed a crime while I was in the streets and they sent me a psychiatric hospital, that's when things took a turn for the worst, after about 3 months of staying in the hospital, they started me on psychiatric meds (aripiperzole abilify) but in about 20 days I saw my weight rise from 65 to 75, then about 10 days later it rose to 85, then slowly 95, then about 6 months later I was at 110, I thought I maxed out but I gained another 7kgs in the next 6 months, also the food was rich in the hospital but very tiny portions, then they switched me to clopixol, did not help, infact caused infertility and sexual problems, I have one question for all of you, does bariatric surgery work for person like me? Does weight gain from psychiatric meds happen in like 15 days? If so that is big problem. Since I have a bad history with nutrition and my metabolism is in really bad shape, but I got out a year and 6 months ago, and i started eating a lot once I got out due to all the deprivation, I was never even planning on doing bariatric surgery, did not even know what it was, so guys please share your experience with starvation, metabolism, weight gain, psychiatric meds. Oh I did mention this to the doctor and he said that's nothing to worry about. But what do you guys think? I really want answers guys, this has been in my chest for a long time now. Thank you all for listening. Oh and I have finished my surgery , it's been 19 days, I have lost about 12kgs. Things are going well, but I don't want it stall all of a sudden and then one fine day it never moves again. That would be a nightmare, I just want some clarity on this topic. Thanks again.
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Types of Bariatric Surgery: By the Numbers and What It Means
sumrak454 replied to Alex Brecher's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
I wanted to add that I am very happy that the number of bariatric surgeries is increasing every year. Nowadays obesity is a real problem, and a lot of people are suffering from this disease. That's amazing that it can be cured thanks to bariatric surgery. There are 616 surgeries only in my region, and it's really cool. I think that it's a good sign, because I have read on https://www.sunsigns.org/angel-number-616-meaning/ that it's a very powerful angelic number, with a hidden meaning. This number means something really good, and I am really happy about it. -
I completely understand where you're coming from because I was of the same mind when I first went to see the bariatric doc. But in the end you have to ask yourself what has the biggest chance of actually WORKING, because do you want to have ANOTHER surgery in a year or four to fix any issues you get with the Lap-Band? The success rate with the Lap-Band isn't that great. 1 in 3 have serious issues with it and 60% have to have another surgery. That was the reason I decided to look at the other surgeries. I had originally decided on the Gastric Bypass, but after discussing it with my doctor and my bariatric support group I decided to do the Loop DS, which is what my surgeons office had originally recommended to me. I have to take NSAIDS and I couldn't take that with Gastric Bypass. Though right now I'm stuck taking Turmeric since the doc office wants me to avoid the NSAIDS for the first six months, but I have to have SOME kind of anti-inflammatory due to back issues...so Turmeric it is! Anyway, just think about it and do your research. It seems scary, but the sleeve is actually one part of my surgery and I haven't had any issues with it. I wish you the best!
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My bariatric center has a list of 7 psychologists they "approve" for psych eval. You must use one on the list. I had to do 540+ questions on MMPI-2 plus interview. Sent from my SM-T580 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Thank you. Right now I'm just using the BP Bariatric Multi with Iron (first thing in the morning) and a supplemental calcium at dinner and bedtime to hit the recommended 1200 mg of calcium a day. I was just surprised my dietitian disapproved the bariatric vitamin I selected. I've conferred with my physician, too, and he is also satisfied with this vitamin choice. Based on this graphic the vitamin I selected from BP is perfect. Thank you for sharing this. I'm not going to sweat it. Thanks so much,everyone!! I appreciate you taking the time to help me out.
