Search the Community
Showing results for 'Weight gain'.
Found 17,501 results
-
Bathroom scale
piercedqt78 replied to bellaaa_vita's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love my parents weight watchers scale, the one they have saves 4 profiles, with age, height, and weight. It figures BMI, Water, and weight. I weigh myself when I stop over to check on them so at least once a week. It's a really nice scale and they got it for around $30 at Walmart. -
Scales vary. I weigh different amounts even on different scales in the hospital! I weigh 1 pound more at the hospital than mine at home. I think the key is to pick one for consistency to record your weight. I have a weight watchers one that I got at bed, bath and beyond. It was around $29.99.
-
Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Sandra and I had my surgery 11-14-2009 and my sisters as well. We did it together because we are all big. I got the band because I want to just lose weight to be happy and to be healthy! I think this is the best thing I ever did even though all my friends are against what I did. I am glad at least I can find encouragement from this forum! :eek:
-
I have been accepted into a surgery weight loss program. The process takes nine months before any lapband or gastric procedure is done. During this nine months I have to show commitment and lose some weight on my own. I am having difficulty doing that. I have like many have tried every program out there. I am wondering what others thought about Herbal Magic? I need help desperatley.:biggrin:
-
Gastric bypass March 4th Mexico! Anyone else!?
jaeyanth11 replied to jaeyanth11's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
My sister and I will be there the 4th time has gone so fast I'm soooo ready!!! I've done horrible with the pre op I started to early and then lost weight and gained it back and I've failed and only have 5 days left ugh I hope I didn't mess anything up Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
My surgery is on March 28th, and my number one fear is that I hate to cook I hate to plan meals. I am afraid that once I get the sleeve I won't be able to eat healthy or plan my meals, and I will not be able to lose the weight. I know this is going to take time,I know I have to do this for myself and focus but I also know to break old habits it is going to take time. I just don't want to fail. I don't want to do this for no reason. What are or were your fears? And how did you over come them?
-
Hi there, My name is Denise and I'm on the road to be banded. Our HMO only does the banding in groups and they just did it so I'll be slotted in for Feb 2007! I have some questions and dont know if this is the right bb, I'll pose them and then if it's not the right place maybe someone can re-direct me and I can repost there. Before I ask I'd like to say how thankful I am that I found this site and that I can have the support of those who have been there. My situation is, BMI is about 37 but I have apnea (moderate) and high BP and pre diabetes and a horrible history of cancer on mom's side. My doc thought that going from about 193 (goal pre op weight) down to about 170 would be considered success. Am I delusional to think that that is NOT much to lose? My goal would be to have a mini and a main goal. Mini goal would be to get to 150 and then main goal to between 135 and 140. I am only 5'4 (just under actually) and 135 is still considered to be high in weight. Is it unreasonable to think I could get to my personal main goal? I know a LOT depends on me and how I do things but thought I'd like your thoughts too. Thanks so much, Denise
-
Contmplating the Gastric Sleeve
Lilly Marie posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am serioulsy considering the gastric sleeve. I am 42 yrs and nearly 200lbs over weight. I am a thirsty person and always guzzle my drinks before, during & after meals. I know post op, sipping is a must during recovery for weeks/months. Will I ever be able to chug my water or will I always have to sip??? I am also a chewimg gum lover! Will I ever be able to chew gum again? Again, I know post op, this is not recommemded, but maybe a year; post op?!?!? My worries seem trivial but these are pleasurable things for me. I need to mentally prepare myself if they really are a "no go" forever after surgery. -
6 weeks post op progress pic [emoji1320][emoji3]
CocoNina replied to janarrt's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations! What a difference in a short amount of time. Height 5'0" Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs. Surgery date: 2/13/17 Goal: - 71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs). Current weight: 185.2 lbs My profile picture is not me. It's my "FitSpiration" body. -
advice appreciated: surgery, exercise, and weight loss maintenance?
AZhiker replied to MaineDoc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to do 6 months of visits with my PCP for insurance approval. At one point I said to her, "Maybe I should just try it again on my own." Her reply, "If you COULD have done it, you WOULD have by now." She was so right, and her words inspired me to continue with the WLS. Yo-yo with weight loss and regain is just deadly - you damage your metabolism more and more each time you do it. That's why most of the Biggest Losers gained it all back. How sad is that? WLS resets everything, cuts off the ghrelin hormone that tells you to eat and eat and eat, and amazingly, does NOT result in a lower metabolism. OK - promise to do two things: 1) Watch the "The Game Changers." It will truly inspire you in your athletic pursuits. Then watch "Forks over Knives." There is so much info out there on WFPB and I am in a wonderland of information and discovery now. I am convinced this is the healthiest way to eat, exercise, maintain weight, lower all the risk factors for cardio vascular disease, and live longer with quality of life to the end. 2) Please, please, please get a copy of "The Obesity Code" by Jason Fung. This will explain so much about what makes us fat. It will give you hope and a greater understanding. -
hello from new jersey
alleyoopvolley replied to jani48's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
<a href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f18/hello-new-jersey-63220/Weight Loss - Diet Ticker"> <img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w9pbxee/weight.png"></a> -
And I Lived Happily Ever After - Hopefully!
arielalissa commented on arielalissa's blog entry in arielalissa's Journal
I just wrote a huge log and found out that I was not logged in. So, I am going to do the short version now.http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/faint.gif I had my lap band surgery on March 15th, 2007. It is now three days later and all is well. My incisions are painful when I move. The port incision is red and sore. I am going to call Barix in a few minutes to make sure that it okay. I gained nine pounds in the hospital and have lost seven of them so far. Today I have eaten half of a banana-milk-yogurt-sugar-free chocolate sauce shake, half of a chicken broth and a few sips of water. In a few minutes, I plan to finish the broth, drink more water and have a sugar-free fudge pop. -
New to this app. 3/12/14 surgery date
caseyann24 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi everyone! I have been lurking around many WLS sites for months, this is my first time posting. I'm having the Roux n Y bypass on March 12th. I can't believe how close it is! I'm getting nervous, but I'm far more excited than I am nervous. A little about me...I'm 37 single mom of a 12yr old boy and 2yr old girl. I have struggled with my weight pretty much since I can remember. However it has really spiraled out of control these last 10 years. I'm 5'2 and a 1/2 (lol) and 270lbs. I'm looking forward to a much more active lifestyle, I have a long list of "first's" to complete. Most importantly I want to be a better example to my children, as well as be able to physically enjoy time with them outdoors etc.. -
7lbs to goal. my drs. goal. i would like to lose 30 more. we'll see. k. so i was stagnant for like almost 3 months. last week t-th i went to curves and drank 'skinny' mochas. ok, not as good, but im down 4lbs. gee, imagine, less calories and excercising, who knew? when i was little, i my family used to call me 'flaca' because... well, i was. i was all elbows and knees. an older brother saw me yesterday... flaca he called me. lol. took me back a whole lot of years. i smiled. i look in the mirror and still see a fat girl. though i seem to move funny now. im surprised when i can cross my legs. i mean really cross them. not just the ankles. lol. i stole a pair of size 12 levi jeans from a niece. they were her fat jeans, but they are becoming my too big jeans. now what? what do i do once the weight starts to just be gone. its like i wait for it to strike at me from behind or something. its gonna come back. i know its not. its just weird.
-
Friday Morning Weigh-In, May 8, 2009
Claudine1975 replied to MistyD65's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had a stall last week and after really looking into my diet I needed to eat more and I did. I gained almost pounds and then ended the week with a .4 loss. I will take that. Have a great weekend everyone. -
Since I have been lurking here for about a month, I have finally decided to come out of the closet! I am so inspired by all of the stories of success and especially by the support that you give each other to overcome any stumbling blocks. I will consider myself very lucky if I become a member of this forum. After reading and researching for months, Lap Band surgery is definately something that I want to do; but I have to first win the battle with my employer and United Health Care. I work for a huge company (largest telecom company in the United States) and my benefits center tells me that UHC does not cover weight loss surgery. But UHC tells me that they just administer the plan that my employer has chosen, which specifically excludes WLS. Even though I have not see a surgeon or atended a seminar; after speaking to me on the phone, the patient coordinator in the surgeon's office sent in a request to UHC. Hopefully, I will get a denial soon and can hire an attorney to file an appeal. UHC told me that the appeal goes directly to my employer who will make the decision and then direct UHC to either pay or reject the claim. Does anyone here know if I have any kind of chance of getting this paid? BTW, I am 42 years old, 5'4" and 286 lbs. Have been overweight all of my life. I haven't been under 200 lbs in over 20 years.
-
People who're successful are more prone to continue exposing themselves on the boards. They're also the ones who continue to attend self-help groups IRL and who blog on the web etc. People who're not as successful as they think they should be, tend to be ashamed and stop posting. I can understand that. They're scolded often enough by other users and (this is much, much worse) by their treatment team so they're not seeking help or help soon enough. The really sad thing is that some people who lost tons of weight and BMI points consider themselves as "not successful" because "they only made it into the overweight category" and not to a BMI below 25 or 23 or whatever BMI they consider as the ideal one. As for the studies and statistics: one should always take a look at the so called drop-out rates. Many people are "lost to follow-up" within a few years.
-
@@NewlifeBarb you can do it easier on this right side of any page on this site. Scroll down to the bottomr of the column, past all the posts, and there will be a small window there that says "we've lost this amount total" or some such. You can change starting and current weight there.
-
Ok, I'm having trouble capturing my beginning weight on the ticker. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Thanks.
-
Learning about Lap-Band
losinandlovin replied to lmwalt2413's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Bless your heart Liz, I hear your pain and honey you are in good company. We are here, we will listen and we will support you. First of all Congrats on making the decision to save your life. Excellent choice. To answer your question, it goes much faster when you avoid insurance red tape. You will be done in no time. Your surgeon will require a pre-op diet plan and you want to stick to it. The more weight you lose the easier the surgery will go for you and your surgeon. Where are you having it done and who is your surgeon? Please keep posting and spend any free time reading as this is a wealth of information. During the entire process, you will need to ask questions that can only be answered by those of us who have done it. Here are a few helpful hints. You have nothing but a great life ahead. Best decision ever. Tips tried and true as you prepare: Read on these sites every minute you can. Take your measurements NOW and then every month. Trust me you will need this later Start chewing and chewing and cheweing now Do not drink with your meals starting now. Remove "questionable" foods from your home Tell lots of people so you will have the support Make a list of things you can not do now that you plan to do later Make a list of ways you will reward yourself for the small goals and then big goals Be reasonable on your expectations discuss this with your surgeon, our plan is usally more aggressive then theit plan for us. They have done this awhile and know what they are talking about Prepare, plan and then succeed. This is a wonderful time to plan for a long and happy future. Best of luck to you and keep us posted and use this site as a resource. ASK ASK ASK, that is the benefit of these sites. My heart goes out to you, That is how I felt, hopless, alone, like no one really understood and now, well I am a new person and I love it. Enjoy the journey and post often. I can not wait to hear the date!!! -
Hello everybody, I am new to this site but have been reading a good deal of the posts over the last few days. I was banded on April 28th 2010, I am day 4 post surgery. I have been following my fluid diet and will continue to follow the guidelines set out by the clinic I went to. Does anybody know how long bloating will last? I'm up a few pounds from my start weight. Also, when I can expect to see some weight loss if following guidelines well? Thanks so much.
-
Hi! I am new to the site. I am 1 week post surgery and I am regretting having it done. I am now eating a peered diet, which is better than the liquid. Has anyone else had any problems or regretts. I am hoping this feeling will go away the more weight I lose. P.S. I am done 15 pounds - one week pre-surgury and one week post.
-
Have any of you gotten breast lifts after all this weight loss and was it covered by insurance?
-
Question for the ladies.
Liz5012 replied to Jessica Radcliff's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I want too just haven't reached my goal weight yet. -
Pleasr Help!! I dont know where I`m going wrong!
camjay replied to georgina's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Georgina. Just read the thread you mentioned. Its so true - it makes sense, but its so frustrating when your really trying to lose weight and are making a conscious effort to really cut down your intake, and the weight doesn't come off!! Like the lady said in the post - it probably took much more than 2 years to put the weight on, but if your like me - I'm looking for instant results and I know I'm being unrealistic!! Anyway - its really comforting to know that we're not alone and there are people all over the world going through exactly what we are at the moment!
