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I guess I only say skinny ppl coz rarely do I find myself judging or being judged by other big people... Some people who are compassionate in all other areas just don't understand how HARD this is!!! My partners family are prime examples... One is lawyer for aboriginal rights and still thinks wls is the "easy way out"!! He is very fit and never personally affected by weight issues before his brother met me.... Also I have met therapists, THERAPISTS, who have just NOT understood how psychologically traumatising it is to yo-yo over and over again with my weight! I had kids run over me with their bikes and poke me with sticks when I was little because they couldn't see me for me... They were all slim... I don't hate thin ppl at all, I've been 80 pounds and 300 pounds but being 300 pounds is probably the only reason why I can understand others who are overweight... If I had stayed a healthy 110 pounds my whole life maybe I wouldn't have the insight I do....
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San Diegans - Carlsbad Marathon or 1/2 Marathon 1/25/09????
SanDiegoSusan posted a topic in Fitness & Exercise
Anyone in San Diego interested in setting up a thread to encourage each other to train for the Carlsbad Marathon or Half Marathon in January? Here's a link if you want more information: Home Page I'd like to train for the half marathon, but would love to have a group of others who are losing weight and getting healthy and have the same goal. It can be all online or we can meet for training sessions when it makes sense. Thanks! Susan -
2 month mark & down 50 lbs!
theladyslipper replied to theladyslipper's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My starting weight was 268 & I'm 218 now. I am counting the 2 weeks weight loss prior to surgery. I was 253 on day of surgery. This is an interesting journey--some weeks I'll stay the same weight & some I'll lose 4-5lbs. My goal is to lose 8-10lbs a month, but ultimately, I guess I'll just see what my body decides to do. Keep up the good work! -
Hi everyone! I'm fairly new here and I'm learning so much about what's to come during this journey. I have my final appoinent next week and then my file can be submitted to insurance and hopefully(if all goes well with the insurance company) my surgery should be sometime next month. My question is, not once has my doctor mentioned anything to me about pre-surgical tests. i.e. Apnea test, echocardiogram, thyroid, esophageal... Nothing. Did all of you have to have these tests prior to your surgery or did some of you not? I'm fairly young and thankfully have no health issues regarding my weight(yet) so I was thinking maybe that's why I don't have to do testing..? I will ask him at my next appointment, but i was just wondering if any of you had your surgery without all the testing? Thanks everyone!!
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work related issues and restrictions
SoccerMomma73 replied to Amanda R's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The problem here is that they aren't required to grant you light duty...they might be nice and do it, but, as you said above they may just say that as long as you are unable to perform all aspects if your job you have to stay off work. The flip side, if you go back not telling them you're not supposed to be lifting and hurt yourself A-you've hurt yourself and some of the things that can happen could be serious, B-you'd likely be in trouble at work for not disclosing that you were supposed to have restrictions. My employer requires a release from your physician after any procedure/surgery stating that you can perform the functions of your job safely...no release, no return to work. Good luck, but keep yourself safe!!!! HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 210 -
40 pounds in that amount of time is a HUGE amount. Your body NEEDS a stall to catch up. Good grief. Give it the time it needs to play catch up. It's part of the system. What is a stall? How long does it last and how do I break it? A stall is a point at which the scale stops moving for a period of time. The length of the stall varies from a few days to a few weeks and sometimes a few months. Non VSG’ers typically call it a plateau. Stalls are perfectly normal and to be expected. As we lose weight so dramatically, our bodies need time to catch up physically - this typically happens during a stall. While the scale may not be moving, you may notice an increase in compliments. This is because while the number on the scale isn’t getting any smaller, you are physically getting smaller. There are many tips and tricks for breaking a stall (increase your fluids and Protein, increase your activity, up your calories…) but the reality is it will break on its own.
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I did that too. I didn't think I overdid it that much but I gained 7.5 lbs in about a month! I did have fudge my last weekend so it is mostly to blame.
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Hell Yeah! My Triumphs!!
vlp1968 replied to simoneshirbet's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You go girl! Keep up the excellent work and you'll be at your goal for Hawaii. You will have a fantastic time whatever your weight is, it is absolutely beautiful. Kudos -
8 Days Post Op..
Jack Fabulous replied to time4menow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was THRILLED to be moving to mushy foods! And the weight still came off. I was losing about 2 lbs a day on liquids; 1 lbs a day on pureed foods; and 1/2 lbs a day on solids. You will continue to lose. Just make good food choices. -
Getting back into this after LIFE happened
KristinInCO replied to gMommy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am going through a divorce as well. I am concerned about the opposite problem. I can't eat when I am under stress. In fact, if I try and do anything beyond sipping Water or herbal tea, I feel the need to vomit. I was banded a month ago and have lost 30lbs. YUP...you heard me...30lbs in a month. I am telling people it was because I had WLS, but the truth is, I have no appetite. I am worried about this because I am not getting the medical benefits of learning to eat real food, recognize when I am full or any of that. I have emotional anorexia. My husband left because he was convinced I was cheating on him. I know my weight loss would only have added to his crazy suspicions, so I know it was time to end it. He is VERY controlling. I guess I should be happy for my freedom, but I have been "institutionalized" over eight years. It's like a prisoner leaving jail...but not knowing how to function in the "real" world. Good luck to us all having to deal with such major life changes together! -
Getting back into this after LIFE happened
NJGirl32 replied to gMommy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You girls are fearless! I think the best thing you can do is get in shape-you'll feel in control. you'll have more energy, and you'll be doing something postive for yourself! I don't get why a doc wouldn't give you another fill when you aren't losing weight-I thought that was the whole purpose of a fill! Hang in there-you can do this girl!! -
I had my surgery in April. By the middle of June I was staying focused. I was attending my OA meetings every week, I was walking at lunch time, I was eating the right things. Then on June 16th my oldest son (10) told me that my husband, his step dad, beat him up while I was at my OA meeting a month prior. Needless to say my life became different instantly. I had to kick out my husband the next day. There was a lot of unpleasant stuff over the next 3 weeks that resulted in a restraining order against him which included no visitation with our 2 year old daughter. I was devastated. How could a man I was so in love with be like this? So, 3 months later, at my 3rd fill appointment, I had only lost 4 pounds. Considering all of the emotional eating I was doing, I was pretty happy that I had lost those 4. At my 2nd fill appointment, a week after I kicked out my husband, I told my PA that was giving me the fill, about what was going on in my life. She said to just focus on getting though it and not stress over the weight loss. Then at the 3rd fill appointment, when I only lost 4 pounds she was disappointed in me. I think she forgot what I was going through and I didn't want to talk about it anymore. My concern was that my PA seemed like she didn't want to give me a fill at the 3rd appt. because I hadn't lost enough weight. I finally got some restriction from that fill (5.5cc in a 10cc band), but I am not quite in the Green Zone yet. My next fill is Nov 8th. I lost 5 pounds after that fill, then more stuff happened with my husband and I gained back 4. I'm back to it now and lost 2, for a net loss of 3 pounds since my last fill. I'm worried that my PA won't give me a fill at my next appointment because I have not lost enough weight. So, I'm back at it, hoping that all of the divorce/custody stuff has settled down, and sticking to my meal plan. I can stick to it as long as I don't have the major emotional stuff going on in my life. Anybody else have major life changes happen during their journey? How did you deal with it? I can manage the head hunger that comesl with daily emotional/stress stuff. It was just the big whammy life stuff that knocked my train off the tracks. Has anybody out there be refused a fill because they didn't lose enough since the last fill?
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Hi!! Had surgery the 25th-- How long did it take you to lose Any weight?? I was 307 day of and then day after I was 317 cuz of all the gasses-- now I'm only at 312 --- so I know I have to lose the gas they put--- but since I'm not eating I think I should lose that extra gas Plus weight---- so I'm bugged that its only been 5 lbs list cuz get the extra gas concept -- but I should lose fat since I'm not eating to--- any thoughts/ advise- When will I lose weight along if course w the gas weight -- this week I should have list at least 7 of just fat--?? Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Hello. Being that my BMi is 39 and might or not be getting insurance approval, hopefully my doc will push it for me. My issue is as I'm in my six month phase and hopefully will get sleeved in June, should I be losing weight? I asked my surgeon and he said he wants me to start the good eating habits now , but his nurse told me since I a little under the 40 BMi that for insurance reasons I should drop the weight until I get approved. Very confused.......
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So many unanswered questions
JULESDARLN replied to Worried21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone is different. I have United Healthcare and they required 6mths of Dr. visits and 6mths with nutritionist. My nutritionist put me on my diet, went over a lot of information, portion control, exercise, what to do when craving stuff... very helpful. When I see my Dr. he just wants to know what I am doing to lose weight and that's about it, less than 15min. lol. btw, my insurance would not take weight watchers or anything like that, that is why I had to see a nutritionist. Good Luck! -
Thanks for all the responses! I am happy to hear that it is still possible to have success even with GERD. I am already taking daily meds, and will for the rest of my life with or without the sleeve. I just don't want to end up with an ulcer. I know that weight loss can help GERD, and also I won't be eating a lot of the foods that trigger it now.
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I can honestly say I have stepped over into the sleeved land. Had surgery 24th of sept. It was not as bad as I thought it would be. The nurses were great and did not let have any pain. The doctors I absolutely love. I came home Thurs afternoon. I felt wonderful until this morning. I have a slight heaviness in my stomach region, not around my heart. I am going walking this morning in the grocery store. My husband needs to eat too. I hope that when I go to see dr in October 8 I would have lost some weight.
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I feel the same way. Had my surgery on the 9th and i feel like if I start adding more liquid etc to my diet I'm gonna gain and it freaks me out. I am losing though so it's all good
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I Haven't List Since January!
coops replied to meggspeggs's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
meggspeggs, I wish I could help but I am in the same boat! I keep bouncing around the same 2-4lbs since the end of Oct and it is really frustrating. The difference is that I am 19+mths out. When I was at your stage, I remember really slowing and stopping... but it DID start again. I suppose we just have to do what we know is right. Don't give up! I think the hormone thing will have something to do with it, they really are beasts when it comes to our bodies and weight. Have you spoken to your doc/surgeon about the effects of the thyroid removal? You've done an amazing job so far... keep on keeping on! -
I started training pre-op to help with the weight loss and to get into a healthier lifestyle. Post-op, my surgeon cleared me for cardio about two weeks after surgery, then cleared me for strength training after a month. I took it very slow to compensate for the decreased calories and surgical recovery. Best of luck on your journey.
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The IV fluids, your new swollen gut, and the lack of moving your bowels contributed to the weight gain. It is normal for some. I'm on day 7 and I feel much better. The first 3 days are rough. Speedy recovery!
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I got surgery April 30 and got the clear also.. I'm needing a bit more intense ....gravity is taking over and I don't think just biking and walking with weights is going to keep my access skin at bay... Did you follow it exactly or just kind of do what u could?
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5 weeks out and confused?!
zeniada replied to MegaT's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WOW 32lbs in 5 weeks I dont think your doing anything wrong if your losing weight that fast!!! -
I am 2.5 mths out and I still have 1-2 protein shakes a day because I cannot eat enough solid protein to meet goal. And, my doc said he determines boogie size individually. He said he gave me a little bit larger one based my personal experiences, health and age. He said he would use a smaller one on someone who was younger and had a lot more weight to lose than I did. He also said it doesn't matter the size in the long run. Everyone can meet their goals.
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I have been out of surgery for 3 weeks but was wondering do any of you get a weird feeling?? I get mine like every other day, like someone is talking about you or thinking about you. I know everyone gets them here and there. but just seems more to me now bc I'm losing weight. Lol nothing bad just weird lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
