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Changes I’ve seen SO Excited
BabySpoons replied to KayEL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love hearing about the health improvements even more than the weight loss. Congrats!!!!! -
Relatively low BMI results
Hammer_Down replied to WillWorkForShoes's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was BMI 36 staring preop and 33 the day of surgery. My wife was 32 preop and 30 the day of surgery. I am down nearly 60 pounds, and 6.5 points on the BMI scale in 9 weeks. She is down 31 lbs and I have no idea what her BMI is now. She has about 20 lbs to goal left, I am closer to 50 to go. I expected to lose much slower and have long stalls due to our relatively smaller size. We eat a strict ketogenic diet, which I believe is responsibility for the accelerated weight loss. -
I need a space to be real and accountable so here goes. Started 6month SD on 6/10/17 and really struggled for the first 10 days. The struggle was due to these factors: 1. failure to plan 2. wanting to eat crap more than wanting to lose this weight and get healthy 3. too many "last meals". So I had a come to Jesus moment and watched many more videos of others who have gone before me. I researched and planned a true low carb high protein meal plan and I went shopping to get food that is compliant and I made a video blog for my own personal use to hash it all out with myself. One thing that quitting smoking many years ago taught me is that this game is not in my stomach, it is in my head. Not to discount the very real fact that my stomach and other factors are heavies in this battle, but the real bad guy here is this voice in hy head that really thinks one more McDouble is a necessary thing because I may never eat one again. REALLY, that crap is so nasty but yet here I am like a ball and chain. So Ten days ago , I got on track. The last ten days have not been without hic-cups, for example, I now realize that carbs are not the enemy, but children's birthday parties and specifically PIZZA are the enemies. I went in with a plan and still ate pizza.. ugh. I have to realize that little things like this will still happen and while they are not to be blown off, I am not going to beat myself up over it. I WILL however look at all those caalories and assess, was bowling alley pizza really WORTH it. No. So I started 10 days ago at 268 and this morning I weighed in at 259.6. A baby loss and like any baby I need to takecare of it and help it grow, hence this thread. Thanks for reading.
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you may be gaining muscle and since muscle weighs more than fat, its not showing up as weight loss. The fact that you are exercising is great because ultimately, that's the key.
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Only a handful of people in my life know I had surgery and some of them aren't the happiest for me so I need to share my celebrations somewhere haha I posted about a stall 3 weeks ago... I feel so silly for worrying now because not only has the scale has begun moving again (-15lbs since the post!), but as I'm nearing 2 months out I've officially passed 50lbs lost (22 pre, 35 post) and moved into a lower BMI class!! I'm going to see if my doctor will send me my past weight information from my medical records but I think this might be the lowest weight I've been since I hit my teens. I'm still in the "obese" range but obesity class 1 sure feels a lot better than morbid obesity. I feel in control for the first time in a long time. I've been able to go out with friends and make smart choices, and even still being fat I've definitely been getting more positive "attention"--I went out with someone from tinder yesterday without chickening out because "what if he doesn't realize I'm fat???" and it was without a doubt the best date of my life and I'm so excited to go out with him again and so glad I didn't let my weight hold me back. 8 more pounds and I'll be halfway to goal Though I'm wondering... my dream is to hit goal by my birthday. That's 73lbs in 6 months (3/28). I know weight loss slows down after the first couple of months, but is that too unrealistic? I won't be too upset if I don't manage it but I'd like a time goal just to keep me on track. (eta: my first appointment and highest weight ever was the day after my birthday, but I spent a lot of time between then and surgery having "food funerals" and eating all the crap I can't even imagine eating today so my pre-op weight loss was a lot slower than it could have been--I basically lost enough for insurance approval and then ate terribly until I had to stop for the pre-op liquid diet, so 73lbs is more than I've lost in the past 6 months but I think it would be more accurate to say it's been like 3.5 to 4 months of active dieting.)
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I am almost 8 weeks post op, started walking immediately. It took a while to walk a mild but now I walk a mile ever other day. I was cleared for all exercise at 6 weeks but so far other that some toning using bands not taking to it. We have a gym membership ( I actually walk by the gym on some of my walks!) but I just don't like it... I just got a gold gym home gym. Lots of exercise putting it together. Paid $75.00 for it on Facebook, still in the box! Going to start alternating a toning day with a walking day. Hop my weight loss will sky rocket!
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Not to sound negative but 40lbs in 4 years doesnt sound like much weight loss to me...
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I have thought about this a lot since being post op sleeve. While the sleeve has worked well for me (5-10 lbs from new goal), what is to say those band to sleeve revisions are not going to fail? Back when the band was very popular, it was deemed THE weight loss solution for fighting obesity. I have also adopted a new lifestyle of health and fitness. This question also hits close to home because I have seen my sister in law gain back all the lost weight since she was banded a few years back. she has been talking about a revision, and while i sing praises about the sleeve, i still wonder if it is right for her. Would sleeve surgery get the same bad perception as the band when the next WLS solutions comes along if enough people " fail"? There will be better and easier WLS solutions in the future given the ongoing epidemic with obesity around the world. And I am not talking about that surgical tube that pumps food out of the stomach after eating. That is gross. What are your thoughts?
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hair loss and im little over 12 months post op
feedyoureye replied to lowe1961's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I have been having more hair loss lately.... You can see lots of short hair sticking out all over... before surgery I had long sleek hair, not much short hair in view.... I lost maybe 25-30% of my hair at its worst. At one point I just had to cut it off... from waist to chin length. Im growing it back out now, but may have to cut it again. -
January sleevers ! Veterans ?!
CowgirlJane replied to sarahzamudio1091's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
When I was about 8 months out, my appetite returned and my weight loss slowed. The losing phase is not so much a veterans issue, but most of us have been through it. Here is what worked for me - going back to the basics -protein & veggies -water -no snacking -exercise -really low carbs - total, not net -eliminate Protein Bars and other food that i tended to "abuse" Eating that way helps curb hunger and definately keeps losses on track. -
Thanks Lafaye999, but you can't tell in the picture, but it't there. If I'm out in the sun or in bright light I can see my scalp...that's how bad. Thankfully my hair is course so I'm able to style it where it hides it somewhat. I just pray that the biotin will take affect sooner than five weeks, otherwise I'm going to be in a real pickle with my hair.
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I was told that hair loss over a year out is probably related to zinc or Protein deficiency. .have you been checked? You mention you don't feel like the real you. I think that is at the heart of your regret right? I would be interested in your putting more words to that. I am 2 years 3 months out and can relate to the emotional. ..changes. I associate them with the weight loss and not the surgery itself so am wondering what you are experiencing. This journey has been both easy (never really believed I could transform and I have) and at times very hard. My whole life has changed...mostly for the better but it is still an adjustment. I am finally to the point where I am thinking alot about...what's next. I appreciate your sharing your story.
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Hair Loss & Highlights??
Maisey replied to Allie Still's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am currently losing hair. Probably not noticeable by anyone else, but it is to me. I had new low lights put in 2 weeks ago with no problems. The added darkness seems to cover a bit of the pink scalp that I notice. -
Sara's surgery news
Sara1981050 replied to Sara1981050's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I can drink weight loss shakes from doctor and I don't drink smoothies till after surgery.. I can't eat include Rice Bread Fried chicken&batter food No pasta till after surgery And lots mores I can eat what on my lists Fruit Vegetables Unsalted nuts And lots mores -
I was reading some of my information from the doctor that was given to me during pre-op and they recommend zinc for hair. I remember taking it for a while but my gynecologist has taken me off for 90 days.
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I'm taking 7500 mcg of Biotin, 1 a day, I wonder if I should be doubling that? I talked to a lady at work yesterday who lost 120lbs and she was losing her hair as well and started taking a collagen supplement which took five weeks to see an improvement. I'm hoping after a couple of weeks the Biotin will at least stop so much of the shedding. I'm taking the Bariatric multivitamins, I hate the taste and their so hard and big...but a dosage for the day is 2 tablets wheras the Centrum chewables I was taking before was one a day, but they weren't working. I may start doubling up on my vitamins if that will help.
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My surgery was Nov. 20th. I can't seem to get the protein in that I need and it seems my hair is falling out. I feel fine recovery wise but I do not feel like I am as full as fast as I was when first coming out of surgery. I do not get pains or warning signs not to stop as quickly as I did before. Is this normal? I do not want to stretch my sleeve out and this is something I am worried that I may be doing. I am getting 4 oz in but if I eat a pudding it does not fill me up. Any suggestions? Is this a normal feeling to have ?
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I don't think there has been an impact on my weight loss due to my PCOS. I would probably lose more if I was on my Metformin, but it makes me so sick that it is literally hard to hold a job... I have noticed a few symptoms of the PCOS subsiding since losing (74lbs so far in 10 months). No baby yet, but I also haven't tried. =)
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Not sure what your history is, but here's something else to consider--can you imagine GAINING 32 pounds in 6 weeks? You'd feel like the little girl in "Charlie and the chocolate Factory" and you'd probably be panicking over how fast it was piling on, right? It would alarm you, because you wouldn't want such a speedy weight gain, and you'd be anxious, upset, and desperate to get it to stop. Well, the flip side is that when we want something (like weight loss) SOOOOO badly, it seems to take forever to arrive. Same 32 pounds, different reaction. Also, if you've put weight on all your life, or even just over the course of a few years, try (I know it's hard, but TRY) to keep in mind how slowly and gradually it went up. It's going to sometimes be a slow descent, too, but you will get there! Meanwhile, the weight loss that seems so painfully slow to you is really very inspiring to someone like me, who is just starting the VSG process and has to be patient about getting the surgery. You're going to do fantastically! (Edited for a typo, because I'm an English teacher and it would keep me awake at night to leave it sitting there. Kidding. Sorta.)
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Well I'm a slow loser
enigmachik replied to brandy88's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
5+ lbs a week is NOT a slow loss. It is an extremely rapid loss. I know we want the weight to disappear overnight, but it just doesn't work like that. What I wouldn't give to lose 5 lbs a week!! -
VSG is such a crazy world--we consider a 5-pound-a-week weight loss "slow," where pre-op, that would have been miraculous! We consider a morbidly obese BMI of 35 as being "a low BMI." We think 1 cup of food is a LOT. It's all relative--and it's the new normal!!!! :-)
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Well I'm a slow loser
Chaparra replied to brandy88's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm right with you, a slow loser. I've accepted it and try to look at it in different ways. I'm averaging about 10 pounds a month, so far. That means in 10 months, I will be down 100 pounds, and that makes me extremely happy. Also, I'm hoping that by losing slow, I maybe won't have to deal with the horrible hair loss that everyone talks about. LOL -
New Member To Forum...
300PoundsDown replied to VJSlim's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congratulations! I think you are doing great!! Your weight loss sounds great to me. I'm very happy for you. good luck on your continued success! -
Congrats on your weight loss so far!!! I had my procedure 12/11/08. I go for my first fill on 1/22. I can't wait. I don't feel any restriction and I too am trying to watch what I eat. I have done really well. I've got to get more focused on my walking. I have lost 12 lbs so far. I was hoping for more before my first feel. I was 210 going into surgery. Now I'm 198. I'm also 57 years old and this site has been very helpful and the resources are great.
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Isopure Protein Drink
Drasan replied to BandedBelle's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon recommended it to me. He drinks it when he works out! Occasionally I use it as a supplement between meals. I haven't noticed that it makes me feel any more full than, say Water. But it definitely has the Protein we need! Best wishes on your exciting weight loss journey!
