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So I had my pre-op EGD yesterday and my surgeon found what he thinks is the beginnings of Barrett's esophagus and a hiatal hernia from the band. He's going to schedule my band removal ASAP and then I have to see a GI doctor for another EGD to biopsy my esophagus. I've been told by other people that Dr's won't do VSG with Barrett's because it can cause more reflux and worsen the Barrett's. Has anyone gone through this? I'm at a loss, I'm scared to think bypass or staying overweight would be my only options.
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New Bandster frustrated by low weight loss!
Armonet posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi! This is my first post, but I've been 'stalking' the page for months, LOL! I was banded on March 29, 2013. My doctor required a 2 week pre-op diet that I started on March 14, 2013. I lost 12 lbs on the pre-op diet and have lost another 16 lbs in the 2 mos after surgery. I was off work 6 weeks and since I've been back, nobody even notices the weight loss! I was expecting to have lost more than 28 lbs by now, but how isn't a 28 lb weight loss noticeable? I feel like such a failure! The dr put a little bit of fluid in my band during surgery, but removed it after 9 days because I dehydrated. I got my first fill on May 7, 2013 and will be getting another fill at my next appt on June 17, 2013. Is this normal weight loss or should I have lost more by now??? -
What do you tell the haters?
Mommie4 replied to Mrs.FullerRN's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tell everyone Im trying to have surgery. The "haters" don't know anything about the weight loss surgeries, they are thinking we are taking the "easy way out". We know its a lifestyle change our doctors tell us that 100 times before surgery. They are jealous that we will lose weight fast and look better than them!! I would tell people to do their research before trying to give me info on something they know NOTHING about!! Some of struggle just to lose 5lbs, no matter healthy we eat or how much we exercise! If it bothers you that people have to throw in their 2 cents then I wouldn't tell anyone, but if you really don't care what they think...flaunt it!!! I am excited about having the surgery so I cant help but talk about it and Im ready for any haters. Doesn't matter what you do in life, get promoted, lose weight on your own, get a new boyfriend, have a baby....there will always be haters talking crap...so let them talk, because soon they will be talking about someone else anyway!! Stay strong and like the comment above...give 'em the finger...lol -
I have always disliked taking pictures of myself. I'm not one to track weight loss with my own photos. Even so I still think I would need other ways to visualize my weight loss progress. Glad it's helping someone.
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I am 3 years post op Gastric Bypass and over the last year I have been gaining. So far setting steady at a 46 pound gain. :'( I keep trying to lose it but instead I continue to gain. This is terrifying since I tried so hard to lose the weight in the first place. Anyone else going through this? I am needing some good encouraging ideas on how to rejump start my weight loss. Thanks!
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I understand what you mean BubblyTxGirl. I think Psychologically we get cleared for surgery but many times there is no discussion as to how our lives will change post surgery. Many people are afraid to admit even though they lose weight there is still a struggle. Society has it that if someone is thin they should have it all together. There are so many changes that occur with weight loss. These include changes emotionally, hormonal and for some spiritually. You are not alone and I hope we continue to discover who we are as people and see ourselves like we should.
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What Was Your 1st Months Loss After Gastric Sleeve Surgery...especially Those Who Lost Alot
RickM replied to megannadine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was down about 32lb the first month, starting at 292 & BMI around 42. I'm now down about 100 at seven months and just about at goal (we'll see how the body comp settles out - that's the actual goal.) Whether you stall or not at the typical three week mark, your loss will slow markedly at that point. Initially you are burning mostly glycogen (some stored carb and protein) which burns at a rate of around 2000cal per pound. Once those stores are consumed, you actually start burning the fat that we are trying to lose, but it comes off slower, at around 3600cal per pound. I never had the dreaded three week stall, but the loss curve sure flattened out some right at that time. -
What Was Your 1st Months Loss After Gastric Sleeve Surgery...especially Those Who Lost Alot
megannadine replied to megannadine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanx guys!! Im expecting the stall actually, so im OK with that. I didnt lose much at all pre- op ( honestly didnt really try) maybe 3 pounds. So this is all post op lost. Im ok I figured it was a combo of water weight and massive loss fat and "crap" built up from the large amounts of fast food I was eating before. I consider it my DETOX stage...lol -
Have you ever been told to avoid sugar free items?
BayCityBandster replied to yellowroseaz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
my pcp hates splenda and all artificial sweeteners and would prefer that i avoid them. my band doc's office recommends them. i am sure they can't be great for you but at this point in life weight loss is my top priority -- at some point, tho, i hope i can phase as much of it out of my diet as possible. -
5 month check in..should I be disappointed?
perth bridetobe posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Everyone Went to the doctors yesterday, I have lost 18kg in 20 weeks (this is including all the pre-diet work , op, etc). Should I be a little disappointed? I have a 12ml band and I have about 9.8 in it I think - I have restriction but not that much ! My surgeon is amazed I have that much in there! The weight is coming off soooo slowly. I have tried opti fast again to hurry it up and currently on isowhey. I go to the gym 4 times a week (on a good week, lets be honest here!) . I know that a kg a week is normal, but I havent had any of the big losses that I was hoping for, and hear about! I know 18kg is a lot, but I think I have lost it from my big toe, because I am still in the same jeans (baggier sure, but still size 20!!) Thats enough of my whinge. Would appreciate your *honest* replys Bride to be (nov 09!) -
5 month check in..should I be disappointed?
perth bridetobe replied to perth bridetobe's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks everyone for your support! After my fill on Monday I actually am having a lot more restriction so I am hoping that this is my sweet spot = more weight loss! My goal is about 60 kgs all up , so I guess I am a third way there. Here is hoping!! -
5 month check in..should I be disappointed?
perth bridetobe replied to perth bridetobe's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow txspatter 37 lbs is almost what I have lost, and you have been banded less than a month!!! Not sure when you were banded Cate but you have done fantastic as well. I KNEW that this weight loss was no where near enough!! The problem being is that everyone around me keeps telling me its awsesome, and while I think its great I will never have that weight on my again, its still too low. My doctor is the only one in this town who can fill lap bands and he thinks I am doing fine - the problem being is that the surgeon lives in Perth - maybe its time to go and see him. Its so frustrating!!! I completely agree with the pants size Cate, these bigger sizes have a LOT of room to grow really dont they! Maybe the next 18 will come off quicker. I guess I have the added pressure of having to order my wedding dress in June, so whatever I am by that stage is what size the dress will be....you can get them taken in but not out Thanks for your advice -
Port Placement? And Friends?
judych replied to The teen bandit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
...thats so right. i told my husband last night that he wasnt to expect more beauty from me as a result of weight loss but that i would better health. im 65, i dont know how weight loss is going to affect my muscles, my face, my neck. reading these posts i can see that protein is an essential part of diet, to the point where it is encouraged to be taken by powder or liquid. im assuming that this is to help with the muscles in the body... not sure about that one. Im certainly going to try and keep a healthy skin, im not going to neglect my appearance. does anyone have any advice here for maintaining a smooth skin after surgery?? weight loss can cause havoc with the face and neck. -
Just wanted to say hello! I am 14 months post-op and new to this forum. After being overweight most of my adult life, I decided to have weight loss surgery. It was the best decision ever! On the day of surgery, I weighed 258 pounds. I currently weigh 138 pounds, which is 2 pounds below my final goal weight! I feel happy and healthy where I'm at, and I am trying to maintain my weight. I am pretty disciplined about eating properly and going to the gym, but have been struggling lately with slacking and snacking! Planning on doing a 5 day pouch test to help get back on track! Looking forward to sharing our successes and struggles! Glad to be here!
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ok so I am about a month out of gsv and have noticed that skin in stomach rolls is sticking together, now i am very diligent about keeping it and dry and was using vagisil powder to stay comfortable but as I have dropped more weight it is not working so wele any ideas on how to deal with this or skin care in general aftwr weight loss surgery
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Upset About Sleep Apnea!!
Yungmasta replied to smellslikecoffee's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I have just recently had the lap band surgery and the fact that I had sleep apnea was not an issue durring surgery. The only thing they were concerned about was the amount of pain medication they were giving in recovery right after the surgery. They wanted me to stay awake so that my blood oxygen levels stayed normal so they did not want to give me too much since I could fall back asleep. As far as your apnea going away after surgery, that would depend on what type you have. I have what is reffered to as central sleep apnea, which means that my brain actually forgets to tell my body to breath when I fall asleep, and no matter how much weight I am to loose will always need the machine. I do think the more common type obstruction, can go away with wieght loss. I was diagnosed almost 6 years ago with sleep apnea and I have to say, life was WAY better after getting the machine, at first I would have so much energy I would be almost bouncing off the walls and could only sleep maybe 4 to 5 hours with out being fully awake, that has since slowed down and normalized. Anyway, all I can say is that getting the machine could be a great addition to your life and to keep a positive look out. -
Doing the weightloss happy dance...
Indigo1991 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Just back from getting weighed and, after no weight loss since the second week in July, have dropped another 6lbs. Woohoo..... am doing the happy dance round the room!!!! 49lbs off (plus 16 lbs I lost in the weeks to pre-op making a total of 65lbs), 18 to go. Am soooo excited... and I just bought a pair of jeans in an US8 / UK12. Need to calm down now as I am off to a meditation session involving Tibetan singing bowls. Need a few more laps of the room before I go or I will be vibrating more than the bowls.... :-))))))) -
what's happened this weekend then?
Guest commented on A1ikou's blog entry in Ali's Musings and Meanderings...
lol ya crack me up - apologizing for a boring journal entry - you are too much girl! Good for you- recognizing that every week isn't a big weight loss - heck - I figure we didn't gain it in a weekend so we won't lose it that way either! what do ya think? lol -
Last Wednesday (the 21st) I called St. Francis & spoke with Karen. I asked her to cancel my endoscopy that was scheduled for 4/28 and the follow-up a week later. She said she'd do that. I didn't get a warm fuzzy feeling that it would be taken care of though. That feeling kept nagging at me so by the time Sunday rolled around I decided to call & leave a message to confirm the cancellations. I said "I'm calling to confirm that two of my appointments have been canceled. My name is... My phone number is... I spoke with Karen on April 21st about canceling my endoscopy on 4/28 and the follow-up on 5/5. I haven't had the best results when speaking with her so I wanted to double check to make sure the cancellation was made." I'm passive-aggressive like that :biggrin: Bright & early at 9:30 this mornin' Karen called to say that she did cancel my appointments. Hmmm... So, as I was on my way to a consultation with my new surgeon today, I got a call. I normally don't talk while driving, but considering the phone prefix I thought it was probably something about one of my many appointments. Sho'nuff. It was a lady from St. Francis Patient Registration who wanted to get me squared away for an endoscopy appt on Wednesday. Huh? I told her that I'd spoken with Karen at the weight loss center & she was supposed to have canceled the appts. The lady was nice, but I sure felt like a dummy. Thanks Karen! I turned off my phone when I was at my consultation. I checked my phone when I got home...someone from Patient Registration called & left a message while it was off! That was about two hours after the first call. I had barely come inside the house & taken off my shoes when I got ANOTHER call from Patient Registration! I told this lady the same thing as I said before - that I spoke with Karen *twice* about canceling my appointments. She was really nice about it. She apologized & said she'd note it in the file so they don't keep calling. Oy vey! :confused:
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Hi everyone my name is kristie iam from maryland . I just desided yesturday to do the rny and I am just trying to see how peoples journies went ! I had my lap band done in may 2006 , lost 40lbs ! I put alot of time and money into trying to loss this weight but the weight is at a stand still and no matter what I can't get this 100 lbs off . I started all my revision pre op stuff in august and I am almost at the end ! Nutris. Psy. And sleep study and I am done ! My insurance paperwork and pre op stuff is getting turned in on the 5th of november . So with that being said I am also wondering about how peoples insurance journies was ? I have united healthcare . If you have any stories with them please share !
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Yeah. There are all types of technical terms of hair loss. Nioxin is clinically proven to work. People expect results in a few days of using it, when it needs a continuing use for a month. It works if the hair follicle instead dead. If it's not dead it helps hair come in stronger and more healthier. There are other brands who have similar items. BUT! The key is to take your vitamins. Your multivitamin should include biotin and vitamin D which are crucial to you and your hair. Also, you can't believe everything you read on the internet.. I hope this helps and i am not trying to push you on products. But I have knowledge of these things from being in this profession and from many hours of school in for this stuff.
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I was sleeved 6/29 and have lost almost 20 lbs. My surgeon told me before surgery that my loss would be slower due to lower bmi. I get a little frustrated but I would whether be slowly going down instead of stuck or up. Good luck!
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6/25/12 Sleevers?
futureballerina replied to ctaylor86's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved on 6-25-12 and I have had an 18 lb loss and I have hit this brick wall and started retaining water hopefully be back to loosing soon -
It really depends on your program and more importantly your insurance. Some companies require a 3 or 6 month medically managed weight loss attempt. Most clinics just have you go there monthly to check your weight and sorta use it as an opportunity to spread out your other requirements a bit so they aren’t so overwhelming. Sounds like you probably have the whole list of requirements though unless a medical issue pops up that they need to investigate further to clear you for surgery. It really varies whether you will get a date before or after you have completed everything and receive your approval but obviously the timeframe itself will not Change you may just know it sooner. My whole process took about 6 months from first appointment to surgery day.
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6 years post-op. Having too much difficulties to weight loss!
James Marusek replied to t.calgary's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
At 6 years post-op, you are definitely in the "Maintenance" stage. The approach during this stage is different than the approach used in the"Weight Loss" stage. I wrote a short article that describes the approach that I followed. It is available in the following link: http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf
