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Pre op diet vs. Post surgery weight loss
Tony B - NJ posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am curious how those who have had the VSG surgery lost weight on the pre op diet vs what they are losing after the surgery. Is the rate of loss the same? Faster? Slower? Easier? Harder? I have lost 21 pounds in a little over 2 weeks pre surgery and if this continues I will meet my goal really quickly. -
July 2021 Surgery People!
SallyAJones replied to Sammys_VSG_Evolution's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi everyone! I'm now almost eight weeks post op (5 July) and I've lost 15kg. I still find liquid and soft food easier to digest and find foods too rich... basically my body regects food quickly. I haven't come up with a good weight loss story yet, keto seems believable... Anyway nice to have a community xx -
July 2021 Surgery People!
eholmes89 replied to Sammys_VSG_Evolution's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So I’m at 6 weeks mark. And I’ve stalled! The dreaded stall. 😩 I’ve lost 31lbs in 6 weeks (including 10 pre op) My overall goal is 77lbs to be at target weight; so I’m not far off half way! Is a 6 week stall common!? I’m re-evaluating my diet, calorie intake, protein intake and water intake… Constipation has now cleared! Thank god!! 🙏🏻 on the upside I have a 8 inch waist loss! Taking the wins! any idea on what calorie; protein intake you guys are in about 6 weeks post op!? thanks Emma x -
How much weight is normal to lose in your 8th moth after a sleeve surgery?
Stalled replied to Analy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@Arabesque that's a great point about stress. I actually study and research stress physiology for a living (if you call the stipend we get as graduate students a living), particularly stress hormones (glucocorticoids) and in particular CRH, ACTH, and Cortisol. All of these hormones have a huge influence on metabolism and are actually activated to start gluconeogenesis (formation of glucose from stored tissue) when your body goes into starvation mode. Because of the surgery and the limited diet, your body produces more cortisol which burns more fat. When that state is maintained the cortisol and glucocorticoid receptors actually get acclimated and can become desensitized, which is one reason why the weight loss decreases. I stalled for nearly 3 years now and have gained weight. But I'm glad your weight loss journey has been smoother and your stall was so short -
Exactly. The surgery is a tool. You don’t give kudos to a gym membership or an exercise machine. They’re just tools too. If you don’t work hard & put in the effort they won’t help you at all. Congrats on your weight loss so far. Fabulous!
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How much weight is normal to lose in your 8th moth after a sleeve surgery?
Arabesque replied to Analy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The closer to your goal weight the more slowly you’ll lose. That’s because your portion sizes & therefore your caloric intake has been increasing & getting closer to that point of equilibrium. That is the number of calories you’re consuming is equal to or almost equal to what your body needs to function. That’s how we maintain our weight. Eat more calories than your body needs you’ll gain. Eat fewer, you’ll lose. Not sure how much more you want to lose but you will continue to lose more & more slowly as you progress. Unfortunately we don’t keep losing at that same rate as we did in those first couple of heady & exciting months. Stalls happen all through your weight loss @Stalled. Your body just gets stressed & decides it needs to take a breath & recover (shut the door, pull the covers over its head). The longest, & most frustrating, stall I had was just before I reached my goal. It was just there! I didn’t lose a gram for 2 1/2 weeks. -
101 pounds GONE pic included
TheBusierBee replied to Jaye W's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks a ton for the detailed and informative post. You're a great help and inspiration to newbies like me. A few more questions to pick your brain a bit. 1. How much did you lose during the liquids only phase. 2. What phase in your opinion contributes to the max weight loss. 3. Did you experience brain fog and general weakness post surgery. How many days did it last. 4. Any more advice for me 😁 -
How to Break a Stall (Step by Step instructions)
Stalled replied to GreenTealael's topic in The Lounge
I am starting a support group for people who have stalled or gained weight after Weight loss surgery. I haven't exactly hashed out the details but it will likely be a Facebook page. I'm hoping that it is an intimate group that will encourage each other and provides accountability. The goal is to support everyone to reach their weight loss goal (without having to amputate their own leg). If anyone is interested in joining, please let me know! -
How much weight is normal to lose in your 8th moth after a sleeve surgery?
Stalled replied to Analy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
By the 8th month after my surgery, my weight loss drastically decreased. I would lose maybe 1-3 pounds each month after that, and sometimes I would gain weight. This isn't what is supposed to happen, yes the rate of weight loss is expected to lessen, but it isn't meant to stop altogether. I would encourage you to reevaluate what you are doing and see if you can do more or need to change something. You can also consult your surgeon to see what they suggest (new diet, more exercise, etc). Additionally, If you would like support on your journey, I am putting together a small intimate online support group between bariatricpal members. I hope the encouragement and accountability found in this group will help us reach our weight loss goals. Let me know if you're interested -
Today I had an A-HA moment. I went to get my hair done and the owner came up to me and said "You lost weight! You look great!!" and I *almost* said...yes I had surgery 2 weeks ago. And I caught myself. I thought *surgery* didn't do this. *I* did this. I've only lost 13 pounds since surgery. I've lost 45+ on my own since January. Actually I don't even know why I would tell her about surgery. I haven't told anyone except my kids LOL. But it was weird that it was the first thing I thought of. But I'm glad I realized it quickly and gave the credit to *myself*. I'm the one doing the hard work. Yay me!
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What I've Learned Four Years In
blackcatsandbaddecisions replied to Danpaul's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Oof, I hear you on the difficulties losing weight the closer to normal BMI you get. I’m just 15 lbs from goal. I’ve already lost 160, it seems crazy that these last few could be such a struggle but here we are. My weight loss has slowed dramatically a few times and each time I have to look and see what’s going on. Am I snacking again? Am I eating calorically dense food like nuts? Is sugar creeping back in? I know I will slowly push the boundaries and let bad habits sneak back in. I just have to keep course correcting, and I’ll probably be doing that for the rest of my life. -
Weight loss somewhat easier once I made the decision
ms.sss replied to vikingbeast's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
There are actually quite a few studies focused on the relationship of stress & anxiety and weight loss/gain. At a very elementary level, feelings of stress correspond with heightened levels of cortisol which in turn has a positive relationship with insulin levels and negative relationship with blood sugar levels…which may cause you to crave sugary, fatty foods. Further, stress can affect sleep patterns, which has shown to also affect weight loss/gain. In short: RELAX. Its good for your mind and body. Congratulations on the weight loss and the achievement of relative peace! ❤️ Keep it up and you’ll do wonderfully! -
TriCare Approved Now I Wait:(
Jjsdrm1021 replied to Jjsdrm1021's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
It took less than 5 days for them to approve. I had to do 3 months of check-ins, and show a little weight loss. Now if they would allow elective surgeries here in Jacksonville, Fl. -
Post Op Autologous augmentation breast lift
Lynnlovesthebeach posted a topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I really haven't posted any pictures here before but thought I'd share these. Last year I had 360 lower body lift, abdominoplasty and arm lift. Nine days ago, Aug 16, I had a "dermal suspension, parenchymal reshaping, auto autologous" breast lift, and upper body lift (back). I took these pictures this morning. This is me with no implants. Basically, they just use your own tissue to create new boobs. Docs who specialize in body contouring after massive weight loss often use this method when you don't have enough elasticity in you skin to support implants long term. They use the "side boob" tissue, upper abd tissue and the sagging part of your own boob to create new boobs. It's a more involved surgery ( took 4 hrs to do) and has longer incisions but I was fine with that. He told me I would look like I have implants without having implants! And, they won't sag because they are anchored to my ribs! Also, if you look closely on my right arm you can see the tiny scar from my arm lift, exactly one year ago today. -
VET Looking for Buddies and Pen Pals!
Danpaul replied to Ashleyin_Onederland's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I'm four years into my journey and like many here I too experience the same trials and tribulations of bariatric weight loss life. I'm a strong proponent of support groups as I had to form my own (with friends/family0 who have had WLS. It has helped me and I hope them immensely. Just by offering a tip on a method to help really makes all the difference in our success. -
Stall and Loridee, out of necessity I had to form my own support group. Are there others that you know who have had the surgery that you can talk with? I found that just by talking and bouncing ideas around we all benefited. I told my surgeon that he should try to set up a way for his patients to exchange emails so we could network. Prior to covid he had two group meetings a month. He tried zoom meetings but they were not effective. So far he hasn't done it. I subscribe to Dr. Becky Gillespie on you tube. She doesn't give bariatric specific weight loss advice. Hers is geared more for us mere mortals and it's usually backed up with the science behind it. I find that fasting for 12 hrs a day helps me control my weight. I don't eat between 7PM - 7 AM. I'm also considering a longer fast but don't want to try until I'm absolutely sure that I can commit. One thing I've found out from not only my experience but with others, if you do not commit to a plan it will never work.
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I do have some additional suggestions as someone who is 4 years post-surgery and has stalled weight loss and needs to start doing these again. 1) I didn't eat anything for 2 months after my surgery because my surgeon had me on a liquid diet to help the healing. If you can do that, you can do anything! 2) I still get cravings but they are mental. I drink water whenever I crave something and after several days, if I'm still craving it, I will have a small amount of what I am craving. But I NEVER binge. 3) portions matter. Stop eating when you're full. I don't care if you only have a couple of bites left on your plate. Get out of the "I can't waste food" mentality. Yes, it sucks to waste food and that will encourage you to have smaller portions in the first place. 4) take your vitamins every day. Cravings are, in part, due to our body needing specific nutrients. If you take your vitamins every day, you will have fewer cravings. 5) drink more liquids to feel full. 6) distractions like Tony said, but they don't always have to be physical, they can be mental as well. Read a book or do a puzzle, something that occupies your mind and hands. And most importantly, 7) block all ads on your social media that relate to food. Seeing food, even as ads, will tell your brain it's hungry when it's not. So yes, I suggest staying away from your mom's food as much as possible. If you're allowed to eat at this point (or for future gatherings) I suggest asking someone who knows your condition to get you a small plate of food. That way you don't see the spread yourself and over-indulge. The person who gets your plate should know your diet constraints and be portion conscious.
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Weight loss has stalled for over 2 years. Gaining weight now
Arabesque replied to Stalled's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
The truth is exercising only contributes to a maximum of 20% of the weight you have to lose. You’d have to walk 6km in an hour or run 8km in 45 mins to burn 360 calories (about two slices of pizza). Of course there’s lots of other benefits to building & maintaining your fitness. Making adjustments to your diet & reducing your calorie intake is the real key coupled with portion sizes to weight loss. If you consume fewer calories then your body needs to function you’ll lose weight. Work at reducing your sugar intake. Stop the candies for a month but avoid sugar rich alternatives. Then drop any cakes or biscuits. Look to fresh fruit for a sweet treat. Make other small changes to your food choices like @lizonaplane suggested. Again you don’t have to change everything at once. Swap out a couple of things at a time & give yourself time to get used to it. You’ll likely find it much easier to make & adopt small changes to your food choices. You may not see changes in the scale straight away but it will happen. Go back to tracking your food - calories & portion sizes. It’s easy to let these slip especially if you’re guessing or not being as vigilant. Check your protein & fluid intake & increase if needed. Did you have a therapist when you had your surgery? Maybe get back in contact with them or ask your bariatric team for a recommendation. The therapist may help you better manage your stress & what may be driving your cravings. You can get back on top of this. Good luck. -
Band removal before Bypass question
loridee11 replied to Shazam's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had my band removed in August, and surgery in Dec of 2019. My surgeon had a weight loss requirement, so I had to lose weight in that time period. As others said, I began to eat my post surgery long term diet during that time and was able to lose weight. For my surgeon that looked like: - 3 meals, no snacks - 100 G of protein a day - Vegetables - Moderate carbs (between 100-150), avoiding processed carbs -
I don't know about the sweating part, its probably from weight loss but the no shave part is definitely from my arm lift! I actually love that part. I just had a breast lift last Monday and 2 ugly biopsy scars on my left breast are now gone. It's amazing how they can move skin and tissue around!
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+1 Another unexpected benefit: no more stinky pits! (Though i dunno if this is because of the arm lift, or just the weight loss in general…???)
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Gastric Sleeve to ESG Overstitch?
NapaGirl posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi all, I had my gastric sleeve in 2013 and went from 270 to 155. I started struggling to keep the weight off less than a year out from surgery. Eight years later, I've gained half of it back, weighing in at 210. My original surgeon doesn't do revisions so I decided to have an endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy to retighten my stomach and get off the regain (performed by a gastroenterologist). Unfortunately private insurance doesn't cover these so I paid >$10,000 out of pocket. Has anyone had success with an ESG post-sleeve? I'm 4 days out, down 9 pounds, feeling hungry and weak, but still motivated. Thanks for your input! https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/endoscopic-weight-loss-program/services/endoscopic.html -
Cannot imagine life a year from now
lizonaplane replied to vikingbeast's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm feeling the same way about not sure I can imagine myself as a "normal" sized person. I've been obese since I was 14 (I'm 41 now). I have lost 100 lbs before, and 80 lbs another time, and 50 a few times, but I never could keep it off. None of those times was I "average" weight, I was still obese. So I have no idea what it would feel like to be average, and I'm not sure I'll ever get there, because the surgery center says the average weight loss would have me still in the obese category, and that's just depressing. -
Yeah, my weight loss has basically been like yours; really stable at about a lb a month for about a year now. It seems like it's a good idea to make changes slowly and mostly try to make good eating habits we got used to right after surgery into a lifestyle. For me, I sought out bariatric surgery because I was pre-diabetic and had gotten to the point where I was absolutely starving all the time. It made it so hard to stick to a healthy diet over the long term. Taking that ravenous hunger away made it so much easier to make a permanent adjustment to my diet over a long enough time period where it really became habit. But I also was able to add in a bit more carbs daily and eat sugar once or twice a week, and still keep up this slow but steady pace. I enjoy food so much more now that I feel in control!
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I had lapband surgery 11 years ago. After a thirty pound weight loss, I stopped losing and gained it back. Today I am exactly the same weight as I was when I had the surgery despite only being able to eat small meals. The lapband has been a complete disappointment in my case.
