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I can tell you that I had a torn meniscus about 9 years ago, and while it was better after surgery, it still hurt. However, it has rarely bothered me since I lost about 40 lbs after the surgery. It had only really bugged me consistently when I let my weight creep back up about 20 lbs. Other than that, it is sometimes mildly painful if I've been on my feet all day and walked literally 10 miles or more. Even then it recovers quickly. I'm hoping that will become even less of a problem as I start seriously losing post surgery. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using VST
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thank you guys. I do know that theres a very good chance I'll be a slow loser even with the sleeve. Realisitically I cant say I wont ever get disappointed at a stall, but Ill know that Im on the right track so itll be a bit easier (I think) to stay positive. Im ok with working out and eating well. As long as its actually doing something. Because right now it isn't. And I am coming off the adipex. I see my DR next month so I will be discussing with him whether I wean or I can just come right off. I have a few months of this process left so I should be ok to have them out of my system by the time I see a surgeon. Right now Im still jumping through insurance hoops so itll be a while before I get the sleeve done., I guess I just got sick of waiting. I feel like im in a fatty limbo. I know Im going to do something about it, but I have to wait. So I guess I thought I could drop some decent weight while I was waiting. Oh well. Anyway thanks for all the input guys I appreciate it!!
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My Dr. Didn't give me a goal weight either. I had surgery 11/5/13 and I have lost 46 ponds. I don't feel like that is enough.i don't know how to figure it out either , I know there are sites out there.
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Didn't mean to send that yet! I guess I didn't think about that.... Even though I'm only eating chips and mash potatoes I may not think I'm eating that much during the day but those Calories add up! I do feel like I need to get an unfill I just felt so scared that if I got unfill I would gain weight!
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So cold
jhclikesshopping@gmail.com replied to Amelia Bedelia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am at Nine months, and I'm still very cold. However sometimes I do warm-up and I noticed that this is when I'm actually in a stall with my weight. So when I'm cold I lose when I warm I don't. -
Made to 3 months post op! It hasn't been the smoothest road but I wouldn't change anything! I am so grateful for this tool and this new life! I still have more weight to lose but I'm trying to stay positive and focused on the changes I've already made!
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Sent home after 7 hours!
carlz replied to jennyhenny0330's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good to hear a review of the Renpho scales @Puffy-no-more. I ordered them last week cos my old scales tried to tell me I'd gained 2.5kg while doing my preop diet 😜 I had surgery a week ago and won't weigh myself until the new scales have arrived. -
Sent home after 7 hours!
colormehappy replied to jennyhenny0330's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I came home from the hospital 10 pounds over my surgery weight. It took about a week for the fluids to come off. I agree with others, don’t weigh yet! -
VERY FIRST APPOINTMENT/WHAT TO TAKE/EXPECT
heidikat72 replied to Brittneysue12345's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took a notebook with a list of questions I already had so that I wouldn't forget any. And that way I could write down the answers and any other notes. They'll ask you to describe your previous attempts at weight loss so you may want to jot a few notes down on that before hand - when, what did you try, how much did you lose, how long before you started to regain etc. They'll go through all the surgery options and discuss with you your specific conditions etc and help decide what will be the best option for your particular case. So it does take a while but it is not overwhelming. In my case, while I do see my primary doc regularly (2x a year to monitor my high blood pressure) he is only in the background for this process. I'm using the surgeon and his nutritionist for my insurance-required 6 month medically supervised pre-op period. I am having my primary copied on all tests etc and his office is part of the same larger medical group that the surgeon is in so he has total access to the records at my surgeon's office. But the point is, you probably won't HAVE to use your primary doc for this process other than to get the letter of recommendation. -
Im thinking of getting the sleeve and im scared! =(
andre replied to andre's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@ leeblewb thank you! it does help knowing its not as painful! =)and yes i have been making alot of research on the sleeve and it looks preatty safe =) good luck on ur proccess! =) LisaaaLisaaa well for my height im supposed to weight about 105-110, so its about 40 pounds over weight trust me i have tried everything gym, running and no luck! it just gets deppressing! but i will search and ask doctors what they think =) and gratefully i dont have any of the things your mentioned. wish u the best of luck! =) soldierzgirl36 yeah i have done researching and it seems like the only side affect could be leakage around the staple line, but can be fixed.. im happy to hear ur getting your sleeve done! =) much luck!! keep me posted on how it goes. mine should be done by the end of feb! =) -
Holy Crap...am I making the right decision
Amanda131 replied to deekaspor's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I searched my insurance company's database of therapists "in network" (Aetna). In the database it listed each therapist's areas of expertise. The therapist I chose had "eating disorders" listed as an area of expertise. I had actually started seeing her well before I decided to have surgery in order to heal some childhood scars (which incidently were tied to my emotional overeating), but I knew when I chose her that my head issues with eating were something that needed addressing. Fortunately, she had treated bariatric patients before so she was able to really help me through the process. We did a lot of work prior to surgery to get me ready for my new life. It was very eye-opening for me. She helped me connect a lot of eating issues to personal experiences and learn how to adopt new behaviors when emotions take over. And, an area where I didn't expect to need help but she was really instrumental was in learning to accept attention again as I lost the weight. It was very difficult for me at first when men began to actively check me out/hit on me. I felt very "exposed" for lack of a better word. I quit my weekly visits two months ago and I am still going strong on my own. If you still have questions, feel free to ask. I'm happy to answer! -
Anyone have Kaiser and have trouble with primary physician post surgery. I'm self pay. Kaiser won't do surgery on me unless I gain 30 pounds. Even then who knows. Thx
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What's with the bad breath?
Erin18 replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start pureed Friday and I can't wait oh and I GAINED 4 pounds?! Why!? Is it cause I got my time of the month? I get my deli shot on Monday finally -
Hello everyone. I have made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Diagnosed with type one diabetes and high blood pressure last year. Cholesterol diagnosis & meds last summer. I decided at that point to work harder. Exercise daily, eat much better and nutribullet. Well I have & been successful at not gaining more weight but not losing which us what I need to do to get healthy. I have never had a weight problem until I had my daughter in 2004 plus diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the sane time. I am a single mom of two wonderful children. They are 9 years apart but are my world. I am an only child with my mom. I have step brothers & sisters all live out of state. I am super closer with my sister than my brothers although I love them all. I have my first appointment with my surgeon next Wednesday. Thanks to this app plus other research I made the decision to have WLS. I an excited and nervous. I have been so used to feeling bad physically, i.e. tired, achy muscles bones, headaches & backaches. You just keep going, just a way of life. In all actuality... I'm killing myself!!! No I want to live, have to for myself, 10 year old daughter, 19 year old son. My mom I'm her only child... Plus I love life, yes I do... Well I'm happy to see so much support, read other stories and get more inspiration. Thanks for listening & more to come...
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Restriction? or Too Tight?
mirech replied to jswright1297's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, I am going through the same thing you are. I got my 3rd fill and I was on liquids and mushys for the next 4 days. On my 5th day I went on a business trip to Vegas and I have not been able to eat anything at all. I can only drink Water, shake and eat Soups. But not creamy soups. It's not a good feeling because everything I threw up everything. So, my first two months I lost 19 lbs. for the last three weeks I hadn't lost anything at all. Then after 5 days of not eating anything, just liquids, I lost 7 lbs. How does that happen? I was thinking about going to the doctor but I have lost so much weight that I don't want to go. Oh and another thing, I am not hungry! So, here it is two weeks after my 3rd fill and I've decided to just eat soups until my next doctor's visti (in two weeks) so that I can loose more weight because I was at a plateau! -
Restriction? or Too Tight?
marlymarz replied to jswright1297's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I seem to be having sort of the same issue. I had my 2nd fill in January and have not needed to go back as of yet. Until the past 2 weeks I was comforable and now I can not seem to keep anything down. I am scared to have some taken out for fear of gaining, but at the same time I know I am not getting what my body needs if I am vomiting all the time. -
Lap Band Scheduled For 5/23/12 So Nervous!!
bigenuff replied to Christine2126's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My best friend died from diabetes at 26 yrs old.I got gestational diabetes with my son in 2009.they told me because of my weigh If I didn't have it after his birth I would probably get it back with a couple of yrs.death is inevitable but dying from diabetes,high blood pressure,and other weight related diseases is not.I'd rather die in plane crash or something that was out of my control than to know that My demise was all my own fault. -
I will have to self pay for my revision, but I know I need the tool to help me maintain weight loss. Good luck and keep us posted!
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I will be following your progress :) I think my revision will be in March tbd exact date. To be honest, I know I need to just relax, but I am terrified of gaining weight in between the removal and the revision.
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Sashimi is usually cut thin. The block of fish is the piece the counterman cuts the slices from. I'm sure though, if you ask for thin sliced sashimi, they will do it for you. I was also going to recommend sashimi. The fish alone, without the rice or sauce or other toppings is very low in fat and calories and is a healthy option as long as you stay away from the soy sauce...or cut the soy sauce with Water. This is what I do and I find that I don't have much water weight gain from the sodium content. Enjoy!
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Pre op appointment tomorrow
DivaSoBlessed replied to Chelle Bean's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations Chelle on your weight loss and sending good vibes your way for your visit tomorrow . That is awesome news! -
Tomorrow is my pre op appointment with my MD...... Nervous and excited! I have been on my liquids and taking my protein drinks. I have gotten down to 218 . Praying that I have another lb off in the morning. I need to be at 213 before surgery. This is really stressing me out. I have basically starved myself for this last week ! Thought about this today would the sodium from the broth cause any excess water weight? Just nervous thinking at this point!
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I haven't had cereal in a long time either... not cause i've been scared to or anything, I just haven't gotten around to it. I've had my eye on Cinnamon Toast Crunch though, and as soon as I move, I'm starting again! You know what I really like... Kashi GoLean Crunch. That one's thanks to Weight Watchers.
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I just gave all my winter jackets to the goodwill because they are now three times too big!! I hope it won't be a cold winter! I still don't want to buy many clothes till I'm at goal since the weight is coming off so quickly and I'm going through sizes every month.
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Sending prayers your way and a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted on your weight loss journey. Best wishes!
