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Malabsorption of psych meds? Or any meds?
mediocreoblongata replied to Briswife15's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Has anyone experienced their psychiatrist being very against bariatric surgery due to the perceived “malabsorption problems” associated with it? -
Dr. Fitzer with Virginia Bariatric Surgery Center
LMays posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
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It feels like sabotage!!
GreenTealael replied to MzTrip's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
She may not think flour, eggs, bananas, etc. are things you and the rest of your family cannot have anymore. Especially if she tolerates them well or has tweeked the recipe to make it acceptable for everyone. It may have just been an oversight. I can make pies etc (that seem off limits but they aren't) and simply adjust the ingredients slightly to go regular or super bariatric style. Sometimes the ingredients are so natural amf whole food styled i see no reason to make it Bari specific style. But at almost 2 years out as well i can tolerate those items and work them into my life. Please consider trying confront the issue plainly instead of speculating because your relationship may be affected. Your Mother could be a fantastic resources for you (or cautionary tale) p.s. IF you find out it is sabotage... *accidentally* drop the food in the trash 😁 Good Luck 💜 -
🚑 Medical ID tags/bracelets/jewelry 🚑
GreenTealael posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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How to choose a realistic goal weight
FluffyChix replied to ValerieInMexico's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
This is awesome! You're a great friend!! Yeah the chart is only meant to serve people who fit the chart. LOL. That's why I said in my post I'm just exceptionally average. So I'm one of the ones that this chart works for! And whether or not we like it, every bariatric surgeon in America uses the Ideal Weight formula to calculate their expected goal for you in your chart they submit to insurance. The equation is very simple and precise. And it's then used to calculate your goal by multiplying the difference by the 60-75% loss of EBW expected for the different surgeries. The equation for Ideal Weight looks like this for women: 100lbs for the first 5 feet + 5lbs for every inch over 5 feet. (So for me at 5'4" my ideal weight is calculated to be 120lbs.) The equation for estimating EBW (excess body weight) for women: Surgery Day Weight - Ideal Weight = EBW (So for me at 222 on surgery day, my EBW was 102lbs.) I had RNY and they expected me to have a 65% weight loss of EBW: Surgery Day Weight - (EBW X 65%) = Surgeon's Target Goal for the charts (So for me it looked like this: 222 - (102 X 65%) = 156lbs Goal Weight from Surgeon and she rounded up to 160lbs. That's the goal officially in my chart. But she never once told me my goal weight. She asked me what MY goal weight was and tried to guide me when she felt I wasn't being realistic. -
I have been honest with her a couple of times now... It's funny you say that because just a month ago she told me about these bariatric friendly recipes for banana bread and brownies so when she handed me the loaf I got excited and asked if that's what it was and she said nope just regular banana bread. I will try to make suggestions to her as well. Anything will help. I love her endlessly but she does stuff like this sometimes. It wouldn't be AS bad if she didn't know exactly what I was going through and exactly what I need to do. Thank you. Sent from my Z965 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Last night my husband and I went to the State Fair and let me tell you, my eyes were really opened to the fact that the majority of food sold at the Fair can NOT be consumed by people who had Bariatric surgery! From Corn Dogs, Funnel cakes, cheese steaks, French fries, kettle corn, snow cones and even tacos all delicious foods I used to indulge in I had to walk away from. Amazingly my new "stomach" did not feel one hunger pain while I was at the Fair for 4 hours. I was really shocked at the poor quality of food and two months ago (before I had vgs) I would have indulged like everyone else. I went home and ate a nice home cooked dinner. Yay me! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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My mom was sleeved 2 years ago in September. I was sleeved this year May 21. My mom has always been an incredible cook and baker. We come from a long line of Sicilian women who love to cook and eat. This surgery has for sure changed her life and how she cooks and bakes and I've only just started figuring all of this stuff out. Tell me why, though, she will not only bring the not-so-bariatric-friendly food she makes to my house but on top of that bake me a whole loaf of banana bread? ??? She knows it's my favorite so that's nice of her but a whole loaf? I have a 13 year old who is obese and I've changed her diet as well. My mom knows all of these things. She said, "You can have a little piece and it won't hurt you. After that use self-control." Sigh... I ate a little piece of it. IT MADE ME VOMIT so I suppose self-control won't be an issue. I never want to see banana bread again. I've been sick all day. It's not the first time she has done this kind of thing. I just don't know why she does it. I don't understand why she doesn't remember the beginning of her journey. Why would she even want to tempt me or my daughter? I have even talked to her about it. Okay, I'm sorry. Rant over. I just really needed to vent to some people who may understand my frustration. I am, too, disappointed in myself. Sent from my Z965 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Looking for encouraging positive stories
Screwballski replied to Sausageandbeans's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’m 14 months post surgery. I’ll turn 55 in November. I was 209 lbs at my surgery consultation. I’m 115 lbs today. This surgery/weight loss tool has been everything I needed to help me take control again. I had the determination, the motivation and the required knowledge but my body never seemed to let me “win” at weight loss and kicking my diabetes. I have been off insulin and oral meds since a few weeks before surgery (I chose to start eating a Bariatric plan early to lose ahead of time). Its been so freeing...so life changing. If you work the program, you will lose. The rate will vary but the results will be there in the end! -
I think you've definitely come to the right place. This cite is perfect for asking questions, getting support, and just plain ranting (in a positive way) to yourself out loud. Think of it as the Facebook for Bariatric support. The stories, support, and wealth of experiences here has truly been invaluable.
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Pre-op and obsessed?
Cherylmilla replied to NagathaChristie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
YES! I am totally obsessed. Been thinking about doing it for years and I have my first appointment with my bariatric surgeon tomorrow, so I’m at the beginning. Scared, nervous, confused, excited, you name it, I am it. -
I consider this my biggest success. Not the weight loss. But the fact that I am now pursuing my personal trainer certifications with a specialty in obesity. I want to specifically work with bariatric patients who may struggle to exercise, and may rely on the surgery to just help with diet when it should be a comprehensive lifestyle change. I am so excited that I may someday make a difference to even just one person. One person that I was just not even a year ago. This surgery has changed not only my weight, but my mentality and my life. I want to pay it forward. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Ok so I completed my sleep study and was told I have mild sleep apnea result is 6.1. I have kaiser insurance and I’m starting options aug 5. Hopefully having surgery in November. I know Bariatric surgery can improve sleep apnea should I even bother getting the machine? I’m hoping after surgery it’ll be resolved and then I have wasted money on the machine and equipment. Anyone else have similar?
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Im sure hundreds have felt this way BUT MY BOOBS ARE GONE!
ValerieInMexico replied to BlueAngelEyes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did have a breast lift, 15 years ago, 5 years after my RNY. 2nd best thing I did after the Bariatric surgery. Girls still look good. Torrid have wonderful stretchy lace bralettes that are not tight but work for providing a little support and they can help you look pretty. They have size 14. I am sure that they have them elsewhere. @Missouri-Lee's Summit It has been 20 years since my RNY. I was working and traveling for work. I, too, had problems with diarrhea. I fasted for 24 hours before a flight because I did not want to have to get up to on the plane, only to be told to sit down. I had a friend lose it and she said it was the worst thing that ever happened to her. Then, I would just worry myself sick over where the bathrooms were where ever I visited. So, I spent a lot of time researching and testing foods. I can not eat any fatty things. Nothing. No ice cream, no soft cheeses, nothing deep fried, no buttery baking. I have to avoid any fatty meat, meat in general. Low fat dairy does not trigger a problem. Trust me, if I know I am going to be home all day, I may have a scoop of ice cream. But I have learned its just not worth it. The other thing I did was pelvic floor exercises. Well, my trainer at the time (a mom of 6), said to do thirty pelvic floor lifts three times a day. Do them while you do the dishes for example. She said, just squeeze your butt muscles like you are trying to stop a fart. "keegles " can also help. (spelling?) I always have Imodium in my purse. I am scheduled for a modification/revision of my pouch and RNY on the 31st of this month. Post surgery, when I can have blended foods, I will add oatmeal(tablespoon uncooked) and brown rice (tablespoon cooked) to my meals as that slows things down. Maybe that will help? My Mom and several relatives had IBS, and they have not had bariatric surgery. I think I am just an IBS person with bariatric surgery, so I need to be extra careful. Good luck.... -
Hi, A wonderful woman on this site gave me GREAT advice. I will look for the post, and ask permission to repost. Meanwhile, just some friendly tips: 1) Embrace your new life! This is going to create health, and long term happiness. 2) Go the Bariatric Pal store, buy any of the powdered soups. Ask your Doctor what they prefer. 3) Switch it up. Scrambled eggs, pudding, protein shake, tuna, salmon, cottage cheese, soups, protein water. NON spicy chili. 4) Look up this stage on You Tube, Pinterest and you will get TONS of ideas. 5) What motivates you? Listen to music, podcasts, watch some favorite movies. Keep moving every 20 minutes. I hope this helps.
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New Recommendation extend eligibility criteria for bariatric surgery
Born in Missouri posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
https://www.cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/lipids-metabolic/new-criteria-extend-eligibility-bariatric-surgery "The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery’s latest publish as a step in the right direction for patients who are obese but might not meet current criteria for bariatric surgery. Right now those criteria, which are three decades old, are “arbitrarily” based on a patient’s body mass index and don’t account for other confounding factors. “Too many see obesity as a problem of willpower, and it’s simply not,” Brethauer, a co-author of the new guidelines, said in a statement. “Patients must participate in their care by making healthy lifestyle changes, but the most effective treatment is often surgery, and that should be an option for patients who would benefit.” -
topics of interest Medication Costs After Bariatric Surgery
Born in Missouri posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/obesity/news/online/{f3310425-6e99-4f54-af2b-f2880853ab9b}/medication-costs-lower-after-bariatric-surgery I stopped taking Metformin (for "pre-Diabetes) and my blood pressure medication immediately following my surgery. Accept for pain medication (unrelated to my WLS) and anti-depressants, I take no other meds. -
Moist cooking methods work best for soft foods and although chicken thighs are easier for a lot of people, still many experience issues with chicken. So think instapot and crockpot cooking and things made in a dutch oven like potroasts, slow cooked ground meat chilis, stewed chicken, smothered chicken (made bariatric style). I did a ton of foil and parchment fish (white fish and salmon and also shrimp, and crab can also work), soft scrambled eggs, soft boiled eggs, soft meats with "meat lube" = premade low cal, low sugar, low carb gravies to put over them. One of my favorites was doing Thanksgiving green bean casserole made bariatric style with canned chicken in it. So good. Also made a lot of tuna salad with hb mashed egg and low fat cottage cheese to replace the mayo. I'd add some dijon mustard and pickle juice or dill relish. This recipe works great for salmon and chicken salad versions too. I just kept it very simple, and ate the same things daily/repetitively so that I could just focus on keeping cals low and protein to meet my macro goal. And time passed quickly. Canned green beans, frozen broccoli, frozen cauliflower were my friends in the veg department. Also no sugar added Granny Smith applesauce.
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And I am out of gray- black- brown forever! Bought into that Dark Shades are Slimming HooHah! Have you EVER heard anyone tell a Charcoal Briquet they are looking Especially Slim Today? Nope, me neither! So Frustr8's Sartorial Rebirth? Colors, prints, Maybe polka dots? Leggings, always envied others wearing them, Now I do in 17-19 JUNIORS,my original goal was a 15 Junior, so Achievable? Oh Yeah!.And a NSV - type Victory? Saw my profile as I passed something Reflective, I am still a Larger- than- Life person, this regenerated Tomboy will NEVER BE PETITE, but no booty protruding in the back, little if any Pooch in the front, I actually look like somebody You might want to meet and greet on the street instead of a Train Wreck of Flesh, And I Think I actually look Taller now! And you'll please Excuse my 💦 of Joy because although it too also happened for OTHERS it never did before for ME! Although the Bariatric Clinic has gone out of their way to ignore and frustrate ME, Thank You Again Dr Needleman ! Between your skill and my perseverance ---A Miracle has been Wrought! Frustr8 is Absolutely, Positively Fantabulous!🌈😛😛😛
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And now Nancy, it is Surgery Eve for You! May yours be Smooth, Successful and may you have Years of Renewed Health! 🙏God Bless and keep You safe in h8s Arms!
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SEPTEMBER 2018 SURGERIES AND SUCCESS
Frustr8 replied to Frustr8's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
And last Friday (July 19th) Valerie the head Nurse- Practioner from my Bariatric Clinic at OSU returned my Early in the Week Call. I was shopping right in the Middle of the Clearance Aisle at Wal- Mart, almost dropped my over- priced Smartphone, gotten because it has an Oreo operating Systemm Ah, we ALL have our follies, that's MINE! We made arrangements for my next blood draw and labs, to be completed before my August 14th appointment. -----What I Think is a Hoot?------ Since I will be 11 months on the 5th, she has graciously GRANDFATHERED Me into perfect Gastric Health and plans No More EGJs for me! It Is A Miracle! Who knew she Might Be A TV-Evangelist in her Spare Time? It does bring Me to Disbelief and Sarcasm at this point!----! If I, Heaven Forbid, developed Intestinal Strangulation like 2 of our Bari- Pals, she would dismiss it as Simple Colic! ----Dang, Maybe They do still give Nursing Licenses in CrackerJack Boxes, after All!----- Might have saved me the wear and tear of my own😷 education, should have simply gone to the Factory! 😵 -
Maybe this can help someone.
Frustr8 replied to MzTrip's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ooh another quick but healthy thing to try out! Another reason I like staying " Active" on Bariatric Pal, you learn so much here! -
I just noticed that you and had have almost identical starting stats and I will meet the 150 weight at probably the exact timeframe that you met 150. *bariatric twilight zone*
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Be careful who does your surgery in Mexico
KatieMc replied to SLSH's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I chose to have my surgery done at a bariatric clinic (Pompeii Surgical), not in a hospital, for exactly this reason - hospitals are for sick people, lots of germs and viruses and no doubt MRSA. There was also not even a whisper of the super bug about any of the surgeons that work there. I believe Dr Almanza performs his procedures at Grand View Hospital. Some of these surgeons do too many procedures in a day, and cleaning the OR between patients is rushed to the point where this sort of thing happens. So awful -
Any August 2019 people out there?
ValerieInMexico replied to big_ange's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Keep being his Rockstar! What is so great about this forum is that you can really share and get support. You do not have to tell everyone in your work and family life. Honestly, if this forum had been available for me 20 years ago, I would have had avoided a lot of pitfalls. Social media has really provided a way for us all to be inspired and this forum allows you to ask any question and get answers from people who know. Bariatric surgery is still the best thing I ever did for myself, and I kept most of the weight off for many, many years. With the help here, all the great nutritional products, and the fact that protein shakes are mainstream.... You will have so much support without having to get it from friends and family. Sounds like your Dr. is awesome as well! Good luck!!!!!
