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new here and just wanted to say hi
Labrys replied to Mike's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome! I'm pretty new here too. My daughter and close friend both had the surgery. Mine was Sept 29, 2010. I can say that they are both sooo pleased with the weight loss. It has done wonders for their self esteem. There are so many benefits to weight loss. I just wish I had done this 20 years ago... but then the sleeve was not an option then. My daughter had the surgery when she was 18 and has blossomed into the most beautiful girl. Good luck. Read all you can. -
August 27Th Sleevers...how Are You Doing?
Jakosgirl replied to Jakosgirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi and yes I have had that somewhat...the more my diet increased like new foods being added the easier it is too get off track. I really have to stick to a schedule and also plan my meals for the whole day the night before so that I am not tempted. 60 # is great so don't lose sight of the big rewards. Right now I am losing very slowly and it is very discouraging but I just joined a bootcamp at the gym for the next 4 weeks so hopefully that help to get the weight coming off again -
Hi, I'm new to the forum. I just attended my first informational seminar. I've been reading some posts on here and I have a question. Why does your doctor want you to lose weight before surgery?
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Freaking Out On A Friday...
lmbrown27 replied to CaGottaBand's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your BMI can be between 30-40 if you have a medical problem due to obesity. My doctor told me it was determined at my first weigh in at his office. If I lost weight between then and my surgery (which was 8 months), it was okay that I was locked in at that BMI for insurance purposes. -
Gastric sleeve and caring for a toddler
nmr83 replied to bottomsup!'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having surgery Monday also and have a 2 year old boy to take care of who well exceeds the weight limit I am allowed lifting. So hopefully things go smoothly after surgery. He has been pretty clingy the past couple of weeks only wanting me so this will be interesting. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
April 1 - 10 day Post Op checkup
NewLife75 replied to NewLife75's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yeah, but after the 43 pounds everything just has seemed to stop! Hoping the weight start back to coming off. -
One year after surgery, 155 lbs, size 8-10.
mountain_lover commented on jdforeman's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
I decided to look over the photos and when I clicked on these pictures, I really am inspired by your weight loss in a year. I am almost at the same weight that you were before surgery. I am going to have my sleeve on Dec. 2. and I hope by next year at this time I will be down to a similar size and weight as you. Your pictures are so nice, you look great, Now I am going to look to see if you posted on "Tell your story". Thank you!! -
From the album: My weight loss journey
This is me at my highest weight of 268. In the one on the right© York-Cannada Photography
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How much did you lose on preop diet?
SMO replied to mamamareli's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost 16 pounds over 8 months while waiting for approval. Only 5 of it during the 6 months of supervised weight loss and only 3 during the week of pre-op. I did not exceed 800 calories per day with very low carb. My surgery was uneventful and I have lost 30% of my excess weight (31 lbs) in 12 weeks. No vomiting, no dehydration and so far no hair loss. -
Well put Tiffany. There are risks and benefits with every surgery, procedure, and every medication we put in our body. With our doctors help, we have to decide if the benefits outweigh the risks. But don't forget that caring an extra 50-100+ pounds is a risk factor for just about every major illness (cancer, heart disease, diabetes - just to name a few). For me, the huge benefit of having WLS and losing my excess weight FAR exceeded the risks of the procedure itself. Good luck with your journey. Take a deep breath, everything will be fine. Just a few more days and you will be on your way to a healthier you.
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So I had a terrible few days eating and gained a few pounds and needed to reset both my head and my pouch. So today, I started all liquids again. 3 protein shakes for the 3 meals of the day and then just flavored water in between. Has anyone done a sleeve reset or gone back to liquids for a bit to refocus? If so, how long did you do it? Thanks!
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Oh i wasnt aware back bain can be associated with the gallbladder...ive always had bad back issues but dr always just said because of my weight. Im going to stay positive. Keep you all updated. Sent from my LG-K540 using the BariatricPal App
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I'm 24 years old and live in the Tampa, FL area. I'm not married, but do have a 2 year old son, and work full-time as an insurance agent. My starting weight when I began my 6 month pre-op program was 309, I was banded on 9/11 at 287 lbs and am down to 283 today - I want to get down to 140. I don't know anyone that has had the surgery before and although there are monthly support group meetings at the hospital I had my surgery, many of the patients are older and I'm not relating to them very well. I'd just like to be able to talk to someone who's been through this before and is there to help me when I get down.
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Your weight loss is going to be faster right after you are banded. I had my first fill after several years May 24th and went to the doc today. They did not give me a fill and I am at 7cc in my band. I dropped 12 lbs and they were very happy with that number, they are happy with a lb a week. So keep that in mind and do not get disappointed if you do not hit that same weight loss that you had initially. The higher weight you are then you will initially lose faster, then it usually will slow down. Ideal is 1-2 lbs a week, but you will see a difference in clothing/inches etc... Congrats on the 22lbs that is awesome!!
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Are You Around 5'6 And Close To Or At Goal?
lovexciaral posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Then I need your help. I would really love to see some before and after pictures! I know everyone is different, but I would like to see what you guys look like a different weights. My goal is 150 and that 56 more pounds. I just am afraid I won't be happy. Any thing helps (especially opinions as long as they aren't completely demeaning. lol) -
I wish I was as disciplined to keep such great food records!!! And from your weight loss, it is clearly working for you. How do you log your food? MyFitnessPal or some other app?
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I am not losing any weight preop. I have been dieting and exercising. I have been charting my meals and got a jawbone up to keep me on track. I have cut out soda and am drinking solely Water. I measure and weight everything I put into my mouth. I am getting discouraged because I have not lost anything in almost 2 weeks. In fact I have gained a pound. I just wanna cry. I have just started my journey ( month 2 of my 6 month preop) and I have only gained weight. My nutritionist says my goal calories a day should be 1800.....any ideas? Sent from my BLU LIFE ONE using the BariatricPal App
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Follow the 1st week to pre op or post op diet and it will kick start you into weight loss. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Calories And Protein
RickM replied to Readytolose2012's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here is a good explanation of what's going on with these stalls - http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html You are probably doing OK on calories, though the most popular plan is for 600-800 calories, and being a relative lightweight, you can probably afford a few more calories if they come your way (but it's probably not worth getting too worried about it at this point - more calories will come your way as you progress up the food chain. Hydration (water - sip,sip,sip) and Protein are your biggest concerns at this point. -
how fun.... I too am married and someone at the gym come up to me to ask how I keep losing all the weight. Then he asked if we could work out together. What a nice treat.... especially since I am old.
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My husband and I spent the past SEVERAL hours in the emergency room. I had been vomiting for the past two days and was dehydrated but I am feeling much better. Anyway, my husband skipped dinner while we waited so afterwards he drove to Jack in the Box (because I have always hated it so he knows I won't be tempted...not that I am at all). We were waiting at the window and a female worker was talking to a male worker about this guy she knew from high school that has "gained literally 200 pounds since they graduated two years ago"! She was totally harping on this guy who was not there to defend himself and it really pissed me off. She continued on about how he came in to Jack in the Box...where she works...and she confronted him on what he had been "doing with his life the past two years" and that he needed to do SOMETHING. I was just blown away. This poor guy! She obviously doesn't know him well enough to discuss his health and it was obviously not coming from a place of kindness otherwise she wouldn't be gossiping about it! Ugh I could have reached through that window and smacked her upside the head! I do not understand this line of thinking and lack of filter! Although this girl was not 200 pounds overweight (and I seriously doubt that guy was), she was by no means at a healthy BMI. I mean absolutely zero offense to anyone who works or has worked in the service industry (I did for several years) but my goodness I don't think she has the right to ask anyone what they've been doing since high school while serving them the burger she's shaming him for eating! She doesn't know what kind of struggle that guy might be facing! Ugh I'm sorry for ranting and I'm sorry it's a big jumbled mess. It's late and I'm tired and angry. I just can't believe people sometimes. Saying a prayer for both of them. Bless your heart. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Does anyone notice a slight difference? I'm trying to force my mind to see one same outfit, right picture was my first appointment with surgeon left picture was last night (I remained the same weight from when I first met with my surgeon until my preop liquid diet) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Children after the sleeve?
bekah7482 replied to dfluke87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Having the surgery and losing the weight will actually give you a better chance of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy. I don't have first hand experience but I know plenty of people who have had success having children after surgery. I have a friend who has been trying to have a child with his wife for almost 20 years. He thought he was sterile (she has 2 kids so her stuff works). They have both had the surgery and are now pregnant and doing great. As a woman who is in the same position as you, ready to start a family, I was very worried about pregnancy after surgery. I have done a ton of research and ask my doctor about it every time I see him...literally EVERY appointment I ask him about how surgery can affect pregnancy. I have gotten so much positive notes on how much healthier pregnancy is after surgery then it would be for me at my current weight. Pregnancy is complicated and there are always a million things that can go wrong. Yes you will have to be super on top of your vitamins and making sure you are getting good nutrients from your food. However, I think anyone with past weight issues would have to be on top of not gaining too much weight and most women have trouble losing weight after having a kid. I am personally stoked to have this surgery and increase my chances of a health pregnancy. Also, you need very little additional calories to grow a baby. Especially if you are still in the overweight category. "Eating for two" or "you need to eat more for your baby" is not true. A person in the healthy weight range does not need to eat more calories in their first trimester, 340 more cals per day in their second trimester and 450 more cals a day in their 3rd trimester. If you are still considered overweight, these numbers would be even lower. At 1.5-2 years post surgery, you could easily add a couple hundred cals without screwing up your sleeve. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App -
I am so proud of myself. I feel great, soreness is gone, no pain meds since the day of surgery, walking 30 minutes a day and the BEST PART ,I have lost 21#'s since starting my pre-op diet and surgery. I can not get over how well I feel and about the weight loss. I had my surgery a week ago tomorrow and it is truly the best thing I have ever done for myself. I no longer crave crazy food and even though I'm still on liquids only, I think before I put anything in my mouth now. I hope it keeps coming off like it is now. :rolleyes2:
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That is a lot of weight! You should be very excited and proud. my BMI was about 42 to start as well!
