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I eat them occasionally when I'm having one of those days when I'm feeling like an eating machine (that, or a bowl of bran), but I'm in maintenance and I don't have them very often. I didn't have them while losing weight since they're pretty calorie dense. I know that some Keto people eat them - but i don't know their circumstances. I would imagine they'd have to factor them into their overall calories or they'd start gaining weight.
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Are you MO? Fbombs in my opinion (and Dr. Jason Fung and Dr. Andreas Einfeldt) are only for people who eat a low carb lifestyle and who are at peak weight (no weight to lose). Otherwise, you do not need exogenous fat for either satiety or health. We strap and carry our own Fbombs as MO and O/OW peeps.
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Finally reached constriction . Now what
kekerene replied to bayareanan's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I threw up just about everything I ate with the band, it was horrible. It was either too loose or too tight. I never got close to goal weight with the band and managed to gain back some of what I did lose. Then 4 years after having the band it slipped on me. I had it removed and had a revision to the sleeve on 06/23/11. HANDS DOWN, the best thing I ever did. It's been a little over 4 months since surgery and I have never thrown up a meal. I can eat a small portion and I feel like I ate a brick I am so full. I feel as though the sleeve does exactly what they said it would do where as with the band it did not. Everyone is different though. You are going to love your sleeve in comparison to the band. Good Luck!!! -
Hi all.. so glad I came across this website. I am from the UK and it is soooo hard to get your Operation done on the NHS that I have to pay, this is what has stopped me for several years, but I refuse to wait any longer.. So., I am borrowing the 6000 pound and going ahead with it. After reading all the forums etc, realised that it is not going to be a walk in the park.. going to need hard work and dedication but no pain, no gain. Just wanted to introduce myself anyway.. anyone else in a similar position, get in touch... be nice to have someone to talk to as I am not telling my close friends... they are overweight too and they will not like what I am doing.
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How much weight can i expect to lose with gastric sleeve
grace1989 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having gastric sleeve in about 3 weeks. I am currently at 244lbs, 165cm on Optifast diet. This is my body composition analysis taken a few weeks back: Weight: 248.2lbs/ 112.6kg Standard weight: 132lbs/ 59.9kg Lean body mass: 134.4lbs/ 61kg Body fat: 113.75lbs/ 51.6kg Soft lean mass: 54.7 Total body water: 43.9 Mineral: 6.3 Protein: 10.8 Body fat percentage: 45.8 My goal is to reach 144 - 148lbs. Is this achievable? -
Hey Brandi! I gained 2 pounds, but I haven't even been given a surgery date. I'm still going through the required 6 month supervised dr's visit, but they say I should be going into surgery the end of august. I too am trying to get the process going with taking off with my job, I want to make sure that I give more than enough notice. I actually just posted a question about this very subject, how many days off are you trying to take? Will you use PTO, FMLA, or short time disability? My insurance required 6 months as well of supervised visits. I'm going to used disability! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App
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So I have had my psch eval, my weight records sent to my surgeon, and an appt with the nutritionist. My ins requires a 3 month doctor monitored weight loss program, which I am now undergoing- so far it is at my surgeon's office, and they are having me start to make small changes in preparation for the surgery (getting off carbonated beverages, more walking, etc). If all goes wellI shouldbe sleeved some time in April. But I am nervous... I have failed on soooo many diets before, and we are paying about 11K out of pocket for this... what if it does not work? Or what if it works then I gain it all back? Hubby waxes hot and cold about the surgery. On one hand, he loves me and supports me on doing what it takes to have a healthier, longer life. On the other hand, he has told me he is afraid I wont be able to stick with it and lose the weight... I can't blame him, we have been married for 18 years so he is well aware olf my history. But before this, i was feeling so confident and excited, now doubts are creeping in. Has anyone else been in my shoes and went ahead and did the surgery? Were you successful? Did you have any regrets? Thanks so much for your help, I am glad to have found these forums- people here seem to be incredibly supportive! Beth
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I was banded 6 months ago. For the past year or so, I've been on a 28 day cycle, and I knew when I would get TOM. I even got it right on time 3 days after surgery. Now I'm late, I was due on Thursday and today is monday, I have been PMSing like crazy and I am bloated. I just hit onederland last week and now I'm struggling to stay in it. I do know once TOM finally comes it will hopefully come off, but I'm waiting for it. To answer the question in everyones mind, no, there is no possible way I am pregnant. (I'm 28 and due to weight, confidence, and self esteem issues, I've never even kissed a guy ) Has anyone had this happen. Id say the only thing that is different is my mom recommended B Complex and B 6 to help control TOM symptoms I'd been having. The complex I was taking last month and I'd started taking the B 6 like a week prior to last months TOM. Any advice? I don't know if this seems stupid to ask, but due to the bloating I'm about ready to cry (that sounds stupid), but it is getting me so frusterated, I go to kickboxing 6 days a week, I actually took today off though to see if that would entice her to come, but may make up for it by going twice tomorrow, depending on how I feel. Please help me. TIA
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Menstrual Cycle
StefanieSparklePants replied to Elyse519's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im over a year out and still deal with 2 week long periods. Ive just switched to seasonale so I only get bleeds 4 times a year. If you end up in the same boat, get the bleeding under control ASAP, because then you might be dealing with anemia as well. Anemia is no fun. I have zero energy. Im currently on massive iron dosages. I had/still have PCOS, and I dont know if that has played a role in the abnormally long periods, but it probably hasnt helped. I noticed too, after a couple months out from surgery, PMS pain is more intense too. I was told this is due to all the estrogen being release through fat loss. It's definitely a journey. Most people seem to get their hormones under control after your weight loss plateaus. I was told that was going to happen for me too; it unfortunately didn't. So, all I can say is, if you end up having long bleeds, get that under control fast and talk to your team about upping your iron. -
First consultation with my surgeon
WhitneyMc posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yesterday I had my first meeting with my surgeon to discuss what surgery to get we both agreed that the gastric sleeve would be the best fit scheduled my sonogram and the scope next week. Still have to schedule my psychiatric evaluation. 54 days left in my 90-day medically managed weight loss program final day of that is July 27th hopefully before then I'll have all my pre-surgery guidelines completed and we can submit documentation to my insurance and get a surgery date this is all happening very fast I feel like but still so far away I'm just ready to be the me that I was supposed to be. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App -
You can eat burritos and burgers - although it's not advisable to eat the roll (or even the tortilla) until you have been through the weight loss period. You can have the refried Beans, cheese, etc as soon as your allowed purees or soft food so that will help you not to feel deprived. The quantity of your meals will be very small so you'll need to concentrate on Protein first. The only things suggested to stay away from long-term (forever) on my plan is bread, Pasta and rice. I'm surprised you haven't already received this info from your surgeon with a surgery so soon. Best of luck!
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Quick i need info
TiffanyIsMajor replied to TiffanyIsMajor's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What is actually sad is that the only person in my family that has voiced their concern about my well being is my father, and he is the the one paying for the surgery. My sisters are mad because of it. To them, even though they are 19 and 23 it is "not fair" that I am having extra money spent on me. Especially for something "I can do on my own." That is actually the general consensus for the whole family. "I dont know why you cant just stop eating fast food three times a day and go to the gym." What really makes me mad is I do have a thyroid condition, and while it isnt hard for me to lose weight if I drop down to 1200 calories a day and work out 3 hours, if I stop doing that I WON'T maintain it. And I dont mean STOP and start eating fast food again. I mean the slightest slacking off and I stop losing weight and it is very discouraging. I work out 3 times harder than my 135 pound body conscience sister, but it doesnt matter because I am not as thin as her. Everyone is right when they say you don't have to defend your decision to go with WLS, and I didnt. I just think it is complete BULLSHIT that that people think because I am fat that it is TOTALLY fair that I DO work 3 times as hard as any skinny girl and that I should have constantly live in fear and depression of what I eat and how I live my life, AND STILL NOT BE THIN. I am so sick of hearing "Just do this... or Just do that"....you know what? Just kiss my fat ass because I know what I am doing is ultimately going to make me happy... AND you can say I did it the easy way, or whatever..but we both know who is going to look more attracting in the family photos for holidays come November and December this year. Jealous bitches. ::hops off soapbox:: Fine. I am through venting. -
Newbie from Dallas, TX (with questions)
DallasDude posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi all. Well, I have surgery scheduled for November the 5th with Dr Richard Benavides at the Richardson Surgery Center. My pre-op diet starts on the 30th (no candy for me I guess!). I'm a little nervous and a lot excited! A couple of questions: 1. I'm a big guy. Always have been. Played football in high school and still continue to eat like I did back then (I'm 35). My question: anyone else scared about not being able to eat big meals? I'm nervous I will not be "satisfied" with a small meal and fail. 2. I am finding that I'm eating like crazy right now. Anyone else "chow down" for the couple of weeks prior to the pre-diet and surgery? I keep telling myself that "this will be the last time I get to eat this" - I think I have gained a few pounds this week alone. I hope this is not an indication of how successful I will be after banded! I look forward to posting more...after I am banded!! -
OMG, me too! I had mine done about 6 years ago. I am hoping that as I lose weight, my cycles will stop all together. Otherwise, my doc is recommending I have another one. She said that since I was younger than 35 when I had mine done, I may need another one within 5 years. Good luck to you!
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New guys needs some advice
lafrogura replied to Extreme's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
From what i understand, it takes a while for your body to start burning fat, simply because it goes into "starvation" mode after surgery because you are consuming so much less calories than you were before the surgery .. my weight loss has been steady from about 11 days post op... i am now 18 days post-op. hang in there with the rest of us :cursing: -
It has to do with them being more aware of their weight in general, but you can't let 5lb swings bother you. It's really not weight and it will go away!
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Digital scale--recommendations?
Catherine55 replied to bobbiezhere's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have this scale from HoMedics (bought it at BB&Beyond) and I love it. I can step on and off it 10 times and it always shows the same exact weight. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14755357 I also really love it that it gives me my weight by 10th of a pound. It's nice to see even small progress. Plus, I love it that the scale is so accurate. After years on a scale that could vary 3-5 lbs within 30 seconds, it's nice to see a number and know it's real! BTW, HoMedics has some cheaper scales than this one -- I just got this one b/c I wanted it to go with my bathroom. I don't use all of the features on it. Catherine -
Hello, my name is stephanie and I am.......
Blue Sky replied to Big Opie's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Big Opie u may as well take the Big out of your name because you won't be there long. See yourself at the end of your weight loss journey. You will get those 136 pounds off and are already making strides toward that end. -
Hello, my name is stephanie and I am.......
IcanMakeit replied to Big Opie's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome @@Big Opie. We share similar starting stats (although I'm probably a lot older than your mother). Losing as much weight as you need to is definitely do-able. You are starting off right by seeking out fellow travelers who will encourage you and give you the straight dope. Over the next months you will feel exhilaration and disappointment in turns. But the healthy habits and slimmer body that you will develop are worth all of the effort. -
It's story time!
James Marusek replied to sassyfrass23's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Put blinders on. I ran into a lot of problems along the way with my insurance. They did very unusual things. I went through a 6 month medically monitored weight loss program. They paid for my doctor visit for the first month but not the second month. When I asked them why they didn't pay, they said weight loss is not covered by my plan. They paid for the 3rd month visit but not the 4th. I contacted my insurance and they said they made a mistake but not to worry, they would not ask me to repay them. They paid for the 5th visit but not the 6th. I just put blinders on and charged ahead. I figured this was just some game the insurance companies played to make sure I was really committed to this process. If you encounter roadblocks, just keep trying to go forward, until they give in. -
Hello, everyone! I hope 2016 has been treating you well thus far! I am here tonight to request your experiences/advice with my current situation. A quick overview of where I'm at in the process: tomorrow I have an ultrasound of my gallbladder and liver. The 13th I have my EGD and a follow up appointment with my surgeon on the 20th. I completed my 6 month attempted weight loss in December, so my file should be ready to submit by the end of this month or early in February. With that being said...here's my problem: Since June, I have treated this surgery as if I have already been given the thumbs up by insurance. I have spent countless hours researching every aspect of this surgery. This site has been a God send. I simply want to be as prepared as possible. But as I approach the end of this [ridiculously] long process, I've become more aware of the possibility of denial. I meet all requirements, but I am also fully aware of insurance and how difficult they can be (yes this surgery is in my plan). And now my nerves are through the roof. I've spent 7 months preparing for something that may never take place. I know that I shouldn't get myself worked up over something that hasn't happened. But my biggest concern is how I will react *IF* insurance denies me. I know I can appeal and resubmit. But I've read plenty of stories of patients who did that and we're still denied. So, I basically feel as if I've prepared for the best case scenerio without any consideration for the worst. I'm hoping that any of you can offer some advice to help me relax as this chapter comes to a close. Did you experience this same anxiety? How did you handle it? Were you denied on your first attempt? How was the appeal process for you? I have faith that what is meant to be, will be. But I can't bare to think about the disappointment I will endure, should this not go through. Thank you in advance!
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Reality is setting in...
singerbabe replied to loca_lette813's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in the same boat... my surgery is exactly a week from today on the 8th and I had a dream last night that really scared me... brought my anxiety up really bad. My husband just reminded me that its what I have been talking about non stop since March and that yeah its scary, any surgery is, but the benefits out weight those fears. He is right but I still find myself freaking out about complications and even death because I'm an over thinker like that lol. I'm sure once I'm out of surgery and everything I will laugh at how silly I'm being but until then I will probably continue freaking out because that's how I am. -
it's possible you gained some muscle mass...weight doesnt always equal fat. and hell if it is fat, hey, it happens. your new tool still works, besides, your body is also trying to figure out wth happened to it. "trusting the process" such an important phrase. trust the process, more importantly, trust yourself. youre on the right track. hell i need to get back to working out myself. thanks for the motivation on that front!
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From the album: BIG me to Little me
This was early August 2011. I am at my target weight. 13 months after I started out as "BIG" me. I am finally THIN ME! -
Hi! I'm brand new here...
Mary Ann H replied to Mary Ann H's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I totally get it. I have lower back issues, and my knees are a little creaky. I'm sure that has to do with weight. I was like you in my 20's--just not in the right place. Now, just a few weeks from turning 37, my mindset is different and I think I'm ready to do something. Of course there's the problem of my crappy insurance and money, but for my health and a better life for myself, I will find a way.
