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Bummed and angry
4MRB4PHOTO replied to OctoberRust127's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You can still go out and have fun. You can eat the same foods as you did before, just less frequently for certain ones and for all, in smaller portions. Any day you are on the green side of the grass is going to be a lot more fun than the other choice. You can't order any "super-size" meals on the dirt side. Look forward to all you will be able to do, the endless NSVs that will happen and your new happier, healthier and longer life you will have post bariatric surgery. -
This is for the pros...How long after your surgery did you feel the ability to go ahead and be up and driving again and working a clerical job (paperwork kinda job)? Thanks in advance! Bariatric Barbie Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Hi everyone, I'm Tricia from Raleigh, NC. I'm having surgery 2/15. Starting liquid pre-op diet 2/1 and my pre-op hospital visit is 2/12. My surgeon is Dr. Paul Enochs from Bariatrics Specialists of NC. I've been overweight and struggling w/ my weight since I was a kid. I lost over 100 lbs back in 2000-2001 and slowly gained it back. I'm not nervous today about surgery...too busy trying to get everything in order beforehand! I've been married for 4 years and we have a dog named Shelby. I am a tech junkie and love reading, listening to music, and shopping
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Medical I.D. bracelets, necklaces, etc.
Satchel replied to Satchel's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
http://www.myidentitydoctor.com/ Be sure to check out the samples of what people have written on theirs. I chose to put my first name on the front. On the back, I put my full name, then Bariatric Gastric Sleeve, then ICE (who to contact in case of emergency with phone number) and my religious affiliation. It is common, of course, to put what you are allergic to, as well. They send you a card to put more information to keep in your wallet. -
Can you count the water in the protein shakes towards the water goal?
MojoCAMI replied to bigmamaAfrica's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The consensus is that there is no consensus, its all over the board.. i had another sleever at the same bariatric clinic i went to, told the exact opposite of me. i was told "no Protein drinks do not count towards your liquid goal", and the other sleever was told yes by a different NUT.. now you would think 2 NUTS (no pun intended but funny) would at least talk with each other and speak on the same page.. So here is my 2cents.. I don't count protein shakes, but I do count coffee, I drink mine straight with a little creamer.. now there is some scientific evidence that coffee dehydrates you, but the initial consumption in liquid, I can't be held responsible for how my body breaks it down (thats the 13 year old in me).. I do try and get 24oz of crystal lite in, i don't count my vodka drinks I have sparingly throughout the week . -
Gaining weight nearly 3 years post gastric bypass
Jessiemay replied to Jessiemay's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yeah I think now that I have written everything down and spoke with all you lovely people, I think it most likely is the meds, hormones and insulin so I guess it’s back to the surgeons and doctors and Bariatric specialists yay 🙄 -
Anyone In Their 40's Get Rid Of Saggy Skin/cellulite With Exercise?
Atomic*Girl replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I wouldn't worry about scars in the long term. My lap band was 2005. I needed to hunt to find those scars. Yet my rny scars looks so obvious and angry. I know they will fade in time Not the bariatric scars, ones from any tummy tuck or body lift... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Did You Have Complications After Weight Loss Surgery?
Alex Brecher posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
One of the biggest barriers to getting weight loss surgery is the fear of complications. From mild ones like nausea and constipation to more serious ones like obstructions and leaks, complications are common among bariatric surgery patients. Did you have complications after Weight Loss Surgery? Nope, aside from a little soreness during the recovery, things went great! Yes, but nothing serious. I just had some stomach issues. Yes, somehow I developed some nutrient deficiencies. See below for which ones I had and how I fixed them or whether I’m still dealing with them. Yes, I ended up back in the hospital. See why in the conversation below. I haven’t had weight loss surgery yet, but I’m crossing my fingers that nothing serious happens to me. Other. Read my answer in the discussion below. Mark your answer and give us the details in the conversation below. Sharing your experience can help other members who are making their own decisions about weight loss surgery. -
I'm hearing I'm taking the easy way out from family and friends
Djmohr replied to Protea's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is really really important to educate your husband about the disease called obesity. It is a metabolic disease that actually works completely against you losing weight and keeping that weight off permanently. Yes, people lose through diet and exercise but most gain it all back and then some. As you get older you actually begin to have problems losing by at all and suddenly 250lbs becomes 300 and 300 becomes 400. Education is the absolute key to helping him understand you are trying to live a longer healthier ice. By the way, you will work harder than you ever have in your life following weight loss surgery. You literally condition yourself to think about every morsel you put in your mouth and every moment you are not active. It is a life of trial and error and an incredible commitment. If you take him to your Bariatric team and ask him to attend the classes, he might just become more educated about what you are dealing with. He may understand that living the way you do now is literally killing you very very slowly. Also, this disease can be hereditary so if you can learn and teach your children maybe your children won't make this disease worse for them. Every time we yo yo diet, skip a meal we make the metabolic disorder worse. As far as sharing with anyone outside your family, wait until your education is so solid that you help educate others. People don't understand this disease and choose not to. It is not as simple as diet and exercise. Good luck to you! -
Hi everyone! I have been toying with the idea of a band for a few years now. I had started the process again in early March of this year then got diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer. I've gone through surgery, radiation and now I'm on a hormone blocking pill for the next 10 years. My cancer was 100% estrogen positive and we all know that fat stores estrogen. Right now weightloss is my top priority. My MO, PCP and Bariatric Surgeon all agree. I just wondered if anyone else has been in a situation similar to mine? I expect to be banded early October regardless of whether insurance covers it or not. A generous friend has offered to cover the cost for me. Weightloss can help prevent reoccurance and even with knowing this I still can't control my food on my own!
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Any Baltimore Maryland Sleevers?
BeautifulSharifah replied to BeautifulSharifah's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My Surgery is going to be at Johns Hopkins Bariatrics at Bayview that's on Eastern ave Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hopefully the process isn't long I have Medicaid and have to do weight management classes first Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Dr. Fernando Garcia?
CandyPants81 replied to amytug's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
When I spoke to the coordinator for Dr. Garcia she told me "there days when he has 1 and days when he has five or six, but on average he only does about 3-4 per day". This information was from Michelle Medkoff at Tijuana Bariatrics. She was really nice about answering questions. -
Anyone else not feeling a "burst of energy"?
Inner Surfer Girl replied to d258's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What kind of vitamins are you taking? Some of the high potency bariatric vitamins make me nauseous. I have better luck with regular vitamins: instead of taking one big pill. -
Anyone else not feeling a "burst of energy"?
Zoes.Realm replied to d258's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am now on Bari Active Vitamins. My bariatric center put in a prescription for them for me. The company mails them to me every month. I get Calcium, Multivitamins, Iron and b12 spray. The vitamins are much easier to take than the others I tried. They dissolve on your tongue. Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App -
https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/calcium/products/bariatric-advantage-calcium-citrate-chewy-bites-500mg-variety-packs
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Bariatric advantage also makes calcium citrate chews that are food. My nutritionist had samples of some flavors. I ordered one that I didn’t sample and didn’t like it so I called and of course I had to mail it back but they refunded it no question.
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Today I did my week three weigh in and I'm down to 283.4! I was so excited to see those numbers! Its the end of the semester so I've been swamped with all my big school projects and haven't been able to squeeze in workout time, so I genuinely didn't think I'd come down more than a pound or two. This brings my total weight loss to 32 lbs! SO AWESOME! My first goal weight is 270- that's what I weighed two summers ago, and more or less is the last consistent weight I was before I started gaining rapidly.240 will be after that- that's what I weighed all through high school. I'm so exited because I just feel like for the first time that these are TOTALLY attainable goals. This week I get my tax refund back and the first thing I'm doing is renewing my gym membership. I actually love working out, and once I'm in a groove, I'll do a couple hours in the gym no problem, but lord know that first three weeks blowwwwws. Its so weird to be able to remember being roughly this size last year and working out 7 days a week and it being easy breezy, but right now I don't think i could do more than an hour and be dying afterwards. Conditioning is a b***h. I've been adding in more 'real food' and it seems to be going pretty well.. Just trouble with portioning still because of the weird link in my head between 'this is the amount you need to eat to feel full' and 'eat this cup and be done'. I'll get there haha. Its only two weeks until my first fill!! I'm so, so ready to kick this thing into high gear! Any advice for the first one? Will I be able to go to work afterwards or should I plan on being sick to my stomach? I'm not really sure what to expect!
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Walmart or Costco vitamins recommended?
jopayne2 replied to kat brown's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Do the Bariatric Best Multivitamins mentioned above need to be ordered on-line? -
Why didn't anyone tell me it was going to be this hard?
MIMamaof2 replied to uscbree's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I asked my dh (also a bariatric patient) why the heck I did this to myself quite often the first few days. It's getting easier. I was so excited to start soft proteins! ALso, I found I was lactose intolerant after surgery. I could tolerate the Protein juices and Ensure Protein shakes. My surgeon suggested I use a Whey Isolate Protein powder and decide between Soy (which is not good for thyroid issues) or Almond. I went with Almond until my brother suggested Lactaid Milk. I now use that for the extra protein. It does get better! Good luck on your journey! -
Dumb questions still need answers! LOL
Donna4545 replied to shrinkinggrl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Look at he band/sleeve revision threads--that should help you decide which surgery. Northern Mexico is a dangerous place to go right now. Get in and get out as fast as you can. Ask your bariatric program about costs/hotel. People who have gone to Mexico will probably give you more details. Wish I could help more. -
Is anyone only taking 1 multivitamin a day?
julie66 replied to mikeross's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take Biotin for my hair loss.. and I take calcium and bariatric Vitamins that's it Julie -
American board certified. Important?
sadymichele posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Are any of the bariatric doctors in Mexico American board certified. How important was this in your decision to go to Mexico? -
Lose Weight And Keep It Off
Creekimp13 replied to Coach Hayward's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Though regain and difficulty with maintenance is very common....Few people who are struggling with regain stick around and post on this board. Most folks here are new to surgery and excited about possibilities, going through the process...high energy. You will see a few people talking about regain on the veteran's forum and revision boards. If you want statistical information about percentages of people who reach goal, regain, what is considered "a success" in the industry...talk to your bariatric surgeon. They are excellent, tough questions that you really should ask. -
Hi I'm on day 8 of solely shakes. I use the bariatric advantage. I have banana and add a couple drops of coconut flavoring. Its like a pina colada. Yummy
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Need some good come back tips for the neg. people
optimistic replied to Was a humpty dumpty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I told everybody (even strangers) about my surgery, before and after. My surgery was 5/2 and I am so glad I did it. I read a while ago that a good response was "I'm not asking for your approval, just your support." I used this with one friend, and she was quick to support and stop the discouraging words. I was just saying to my daughter this morning that i want a t-shirt that says "ask me about my bariatric surgery". There is one that says "surgically altered freak" - I like that, but don't want to give the impression I've had a boob job.
