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Someone once told me that you cannot do much about the length of your life, but you can do a whole lot about the width and depth. So, think about improving your Life Spaces. I promise it will make a world of difference. Consider having Weight Loss Surgery and changing your life. If you are on this board you are thinking about it or have a date already set. I had a sleeve almost 3 years ago and it has changed my entire life--you can do the same thing with your life. You are going to feel sooooooooo much better and become healthy. Life is short don't give one more day away of your life being unhappy and unhealthy and being overweight. Hugs, Suzanne
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I’m 8 months out from surgery and am down almost 100 pounds. Last month I started having a lot of pain in my hips. My left one has actually dislocated. My knees do that and I’m used to it but never had that problem with my hips before. It’s to the point of starting to limp when just walking around the house and store. I had an MRI of both hips and they said it shows arthritis. Didn’t say how bad or anything and gave me a referral to an orthopedic doctor, who I see on the 18th. I always thought you were supposed to feel better after losing weight but am finding just the opposite is true for me. Has anyone else had this happen? How was it treated? I know we can’t take nsaids so not sure how it’s going to be treated. Kinda nervous right now.
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I have been tired tired tired for about a week and a half to two weeks. Hardly able to keep my eyes open, kind of tired. Surgery date was Dec 28. I began taking B-12 on January 28, the sub lingual, quick dissolve pills 5000mcg Natures' Bounty brand. I'm not sure that the B-12 has anything to do with my lack of energy or not. I went from power walking religiously nearly every day and going to the gym 3-4 days a week and hitting the weights, to not having the energy or will power to do the power walks. I'm still hitting the gym 3-4 times a week, but it is a real struggle. With the amount of protein I take in each day, it looks like I would have energy to spare. What gives? Just my body going through all the changes in relatively rapid order? Or should I try B-12 monthly injections instead of the OTC pills?
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My doctor and the nutritionist have both referred to me as a "restrictor." Guess that's a label for those of us who have dieted like crazy and find it difficult to let go of those restrictions. Pre-band I have been no dairy, no wheat, no sugar, no caffeine, no alcohol -- a lot of no-nos. So I'm trying to embrace all of it and just have those very small amounts of what it is my body is asking for. It wants dairy so I'm having some. Have not tried wheat yet and think I may not. My husband is celiac so we already have a wheat-free house. That is restrition of another kind, however, not that mental "can't have" game I have played so well the last two decades. Even though I'm so incredibly good at it, I was still unable to lose weight with that approach.
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My doctor has not given me a fill in 3 months. I have some restriction, but the weight is not coming off. I stop eating when I get full . I had my band unfilled last February and it has been downward from there. I'm feeling really defeated with this whole process. Now she wants me to keep a food journal. It's very frustrating.
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Down 62 pounds in 2 months and 2 weeks including pre op but......
Susan_B replied to lagoveride's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I understand the fear of failure given I have lost weight many times and regained it. I am doing a few things different this time - I have very limited capacity in how much I can eat, I no longer have the rampant ongoing appetite, I too am working with a personal trainer to help the body adjust, and I have organized a few sessions with a Psychologist who has helped me through many life/health crisis's (spelling??). I'm also trying to stay more 'here and now' focused instead of loosing myself in future land. I'm not interested in giving myself a hard time about my previous failures - life is far too short. Good luck with your journey and I can only encourage you to focus on the positive. -
absolutely no problem deciding, zip,nada, no. Bypass has never been an option. Too many complications. Plus, I'm not on the higher end of the weight scale. 37 BMI but lots of medical issues. Plus my daughter has had and her best friend had bypass. World of difference, Plus being off work 6 weeks was not an option. Trisha
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Thanks guys and nice to meet you. I know there are a good number of women on thsi site so it is good to conenct with some guys since sometimes the weight loss can be a little different. Im excited about how its going and need to exert some will power for the next few weeks as I had not had a fill yet and am not getting as full. Done well the first two weeks, down 18.6 and now am exercising much more which helps. Thanks again. tom
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Guess I should start here, seems like as good a place as any.....LOL I'm Lisa a 39 year old mommy of 3, I have 2 sons ages almost 7 and 3.5, and one beautiful little girl who is 10.5 months old. I'm done having babies so it's time for me to do something for myself, I have been overweight most of my life, my highest weight was 389, I have been as low as 160 at one point. I have great success with diets but like most people I can't maintain, currently I'm at 350, but haven't been below 300 lbs since I got married 12 years ago. Everytime I hit just about 300 lbs I ended up pregnant.....LOL I'm registered for a Realizeband seminar on the 25th of this month and it can't get here soon enough. I'm looking forward to making some great friends here, and getting some much needed inspiration from those of you who have been through this long, and sometimes frustrating, process of getting started.
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Pre Op Me and Hubby I have gained back 23kgs 50.6lbs
15 Sept 2008 posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My Journey Of Weight Lose Since 2004 I AM LAPBANDED NOW!!!
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8 Weeks Out - Slow Scale Movement!
Gastricsleeve4me replied to BABEwiththePOWER's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your weight loss seems really normal for your starting weight!! Right on track. I scoured the boards and vlogs before my surgery to try to set some expectations. I also started at 250. For that weight (and my height... 5'7") it seemed highly typical to go 20-25lbs the first month then 10 ls a month thereafter (until somewhere around month 6-12 where things became harder). Everyone is totally different, and this is obviously anecdotal, but again and again it was what I was seeing (certainly with outliers!) I'd love to hit 50 lbs maybe 4-5 months in. The higher the weight, the faster it comes off, so don't dismay! I'm not immune to comparing (obviously) but never do it unless it's someone with a similar starting weight and height. Good luck! -
how to measure food?
Heyher replied to SleeveShelly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use a measuring cup. 1oz volume is different then 1oz by weight. -
I'm sorry too! I think it's ridiculous...if we could loose weight on our own, we wouldn't NEED the surgery!! I'm glad I wasn't required to try! Heck...I couldn't have even survived to liquid diet the week before surgery most sleeves were required to do! Good luck & keep fighting!
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So sorry you are having this issue, how disappointing. Its never made sense to me that people have to lose weight to have the surgery. I see you lost 46 lbs in a year? That should be considered great for someone that hasn't had surgery yet! Keep fighting for it! Good Luck.
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has anyone had any open surgery???
010308 replied to baby ruth's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So was this an extra large person... or just an extra fatty liver? When I had my consult with my surgeon he told me that he wanted me to lose 35 lbs because at the weight I was the day of the consult (354 lbs) I might be pushing the limits of the tools. Now, I know I'm super obese... but I found it hard to believe that I would need to worry about being opened up, and I have lost about 10 lbs with 2 weeks left before surgery. Does fasting or liquid diet within the few days before the surgery really help reduce the size of the liver? -
How much weight can I get rid off in 3 months
Ballermom replied to Fair2bslimLady's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats on your sleeve and double congrats on your Graduation! I'm not sleeve yet, But im adding protein shakes now so i could get weight loss before the sleeve as an option. Discuss with your Nut for a diet menu pre op. Try using fitness Pal for added support. The pre op diet should help. good luck! -
How much weight can I get rid off in 3 months
Fair2bslimLady posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
My sleeve date is Jan 28 and that's great Im happy but my college graduation is in May and I want to look great for pic's and family, I dont have any nice pic's of me and I would love to finally be happy to look great and order my cap and gown a smaller size. Just wanted some feed back on how much weight I can get rid off, I know everyone is different but just need to feel some hope...... Im about 245 now and Im working on getting some weight off before the sleeve date. -
I was banded on May 1st and hit my first plateau on May 11th. I was sssssooooooo disappointed. But the good news is, after three weeks of a plateau, I finally started losing again. I lost 6 lbs last week. I read on another post that you should concentrate on your Water and Protein and boy did it make a difference. I was very sincere about documenting my food and water intake making sure to get between 60 and 80 grams of protein everyday. I noticed that I was eating more calories by watching the protein but the weight just flew right off. That's my new plan, FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS on protein and water. To date I have lost 18.5 lbs and can't wait to weight again soon. Good luck to all.
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Hi, I had the RNY surgery on June 23. I've lost 50lbs since then, but now I seem to be at a standstill. Is this normal, should I worry about it? I haven't lost any weight in over a week so I'm worried now. I do know my appetite is a little weird right now because I've been on antibiotics for a month.
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My surgeon requested that I not gain more than 5 lbs prior to getting my bypass. I’m still a month out and noticed that I’ve gained 10 lbs since my last appointment. Has anyone else experienced weight gain prior to their surgery date? I have been lenient with my food choices recently since I will be starting the pre-op diet on 4-16...and know my future diet will be very constrictive. I am actually thinking of starting the pre-op diet sooner to counter the weight gain I’ve experienced. I’m curious to know if others have experienced these issues! Thank you in advance for any advice you may have!
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It is totally food porn! U know what gets me so pissed is that at the gym they have "food network" as one of the presets on a Tv. I mean really we r here cuz we r fat and thats what I have to watch ... JERKS. Anywho I LOVEEE carbs and well I am 3 months out and there r still days when Im just like WTH and sit around being crappy all day cuz I am carb deprived. I am mean to the world and just plain PMS-y without the pms. LoL Usually those days I end up eating my good for me popcorn and having an extra cheesestick. Now that I am writing this I cant remember how far along u are so I am not sure if u can have those things yet or not. I wish i could say it gets easier, but I just dont think it does. Its a battle I fight everyday non-stop. I love my Pasta, my chips, my subway, MY CARBS! LoL. U arent alone though, keep up the good work and at least u can say u lost ur weight even if u did miss ur sandwiches along the way.
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To pay or not.
sil posted a blog entry in Has anyone been band by dr. Bell or dr duffy yale newhaven hospital
hello everyone,need some advice.if i had known to schedule my own evaluation i would have done it sooner, but my dilema is do i pay $150.00 for it because my appt. is next thursday,of do i wait for nov 14th, an pay nothing. i am tired of waiting.i thought i was having the surgery sometime in sept. i,ve finish everything but my evaluation. i can,t get an appt until nov, i don,t wanna wait that dam long i am gonna opt for the $150.00 an he said one day an i,m finish he will fax them over the same day. the hell if i,m gonna wait for nov, to see a pschologist. that,s 2 months from now done the six months dietian classes an everything. i started in marck of 08, i know i,m ready. just wanted to vent, i just want this so bad i,ve lost 27lbs maybe more. sept 3rd was my last dietian appt. so i,m trying to keep the weight off so far i haven,t gain anything i exercise twice a day for thirty minutes on my stationary bike.wish me luck. goodluck to everyone on your life journey.:thumbup::smile: -
Pre-op surgery weight gain??
Hop_Scotch replied to Michele 2021's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
You will lose some weight on the pre-op diet, you may not need to start the actual pre-op diet sooner, but it would be to your benefit to return to making better choices and eating less. Or if you need to go basic: lean proteins, low starch veges, legumes, seasonal fruit etc. But at the end of the day, do what is doable and sustainable for you. -
Help! im feeling really lost went for my third fill yesterday and i didnt do too good with my weight loss this month! i only managed to lose 1/2 kilo.... im very confused my surgeon said that im overeating! i told him that i often get the stuck feeling and i know i cant eat anymore,, well i thought thats the sign that its time to stop eating,,at times i eat 1/4 of a sandwich and get that feeling! he said i got to stop eating way ahead and not experience that feeling,, lease help me guys,, is this true,, so that means that if i get that feeling on 1/4 of a sandwhich i got to stop eating on less than a 1/4! im so depressed caused he said by overeating like this im stretching the upper pouch,, and boy oh boy,, i reckon ive achieved that.. ive also joined the gym and go 3 times a week.. could i be turning my fat to muscle?
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Hi everyone! Wondering if any of you have had these surgeries, if so, after what amount of weight loss...what type? Are you happy with it? Pics (if that's not to personal)? I've lost a lot, (over 200) and am concerned about it... also what (if any) did insurance cover?? Thanks in advance..I know it's super personal. .
