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15 LBS FROM GOAL/SLOWER LOSER/NEW BOOBS!
DEZ1975 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to check back in at 9 months post op to say life is FABULOUS! I had my sleeve in Aug 2012 and had a complication free experience. Aside from occasional nausea, I haven't experienced any real negative side effects. I work out 5 times a week with weights and cardio. I had a breast reduction and lift on Friday and I can't believe how amazing I feel. I started my journey at 5'6" 235 lbs. I'm now 160, with a goal weight of 145. I've attached updated pics, although they are pre breast reduction. So, now I look and feel slimmer. Anyhow, just wanted to share a positive, complication free experience. Dr. Mueller in San Diego is excellent! Good luck everyone! Oh and take your vitamins!! -
14 Weeks Out and major stall
DestinClair1983 replied to ShayLove's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Maybe try to drink more water, exercise more. Make sure you're keeping accurate track of all that you're consuming. It could just be your body adjusting, maybe you're still losing inches even if you're not losing pounds, which I know firsthand how frustrating that is. If all else fails, what I have done and has worked for me is to eat more calories for a few days, for me It was anywhere from 1200-1500 calories, and then go back to 600-800 calories daily, and the scale would start moving again. Of course I would gain a pound or two initially with the upped calories, but when I would go back to the 600-800 range, I'd lose those few pounds easily and them some, and then continue to drop steadily...until the next stall hits lol. Good luck! -
13 Days To Go On The Liquid Diet
berniec replied to crystalcdbailey's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I took your advice from earlier this week to just keep drinking fluids. I'm not starving anymore. When I feel real hungry I'll have a Protein shake and in between that sugar free flavored Water, broth or just water. Thanks.. Oh and I'm down 8 pounds. I haven't lost any weight in years. Yay!!! -
Potentially stupid ? alert...does taking three Viactiv chews at the same time have any impact on weight loss? I have been told to take three - one in AM, one midday and one in PM, but my work/life makes that hard, so I take all three at the same time along with my chewable multi. I am 7 weeks out overall having good results but pretty slow progress recently, and just wondering if anyone thinks it could be related?
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Pre- Surgery tomorrow at 8am
Bloomer723 replied to AllStar1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have my first appointment 8/27 and then my psych appointment 9/7. Just starting but my PCP is on board and insurance has been verified. I am on a call wait list if there are any cancellations before 8/27. I'm struggling with keeping my weight up over 40 BMI because I have no co-morbidities. My care coordinator doesn't want me below 220 (I'm at 225) for my first appointment. Of course I want to exercise and stop eating so much crap now. I don't want to wish time away but I sure will be happy for 8/27 to get here. -
Taking Pills & Meds Post Op
ParrotheadCathy replied to Irish76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Immediately post-op you may have to crush them. After you're healed and the swelling has gone down you may find that you can either take them whole one at a time or at most cut them in half. Let me also point out that in the case of Type II Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and even depression meds, after you lose weight (not even all the way to goal) you may not even need the meds at all. I haven't take any meds since the day of surgery and pre-op, I was take 3 diabetes meds, 3 blood pressure meds, lipitor and an antidepressant. None now. -
Hey, I was sleeved on 1/3 as well! I'm having some trouble adjusting to sipping drinks and then tonight I had my first scrambled egg. I hadn't eaten enough during the day due to being busy. It was so good to eat and there wasn't much to chew and my take away is I have to go slower. Because I was done eating it before I realized that a whole scrambled egg was too much. Wound up having to go potty and feeling a bit like there was a lump in my chest for a while. I've found that sugarfree lifesavers really help with that feeling because I was too full for liquids at that point. Glad to find others with the same sleeveaversary as me:) Pre Surgery weight: 211 (I'm 5'2") Current weight: 205
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Yeah i know how that feels to knew you cant have them.. (isnt meaning surgery just dieting alone) When i started dieting to lose weight i felt like i was unsuported because my family would bring in cakes, soda and candy and it just became to hard on me... everytime i would diet,.... it was constantly there... But just pull threw ^-^ and hope everything goes well
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Congrats on your awesome weight loss! Keep up the great work! How are you feeling these days?
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:001_smile:I am penciled in for July 13th with my surgeon, Dr. Mitchell Roslin at Lenox Hill Hospital here in NY. At this point I am just waiting for final insurance company approval which I hope to have this week. I've been a little frustrated with the process, but that seems mainly to be because I think the surgical coordinator in Dr. Roslin's office is relatively new and I am not so sure she knows what she is doing. Anyway, some of you may remember me from my introduction. I am 44 and the widowed father of three kids 15, 10 and 9. I've battled my weight my whole life, but gained about 25-30 pounds in the last few years as I coped with my wife's illness, death and the aftermath of all that. The good news is that I've told the kids and they are 100% supportive of my decision to have this surgery which is important to me as I really feel that I am doing this for ALL of us. Anyway, I'll keep you posted. Thanks to all of you, especially you Tiffykins, for being such a great source of information, support and inspiration. Brian
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Due to lack of insurance last year, I went for my 1st fill of the new year (totally covered too)! Thankfully I maintained my weight exactly from Feb 2012 until now. Feels weird, like im starting over again. I feel like a newbie lol. So even though I missed a year, Im commited to making 2013 MY YEAR!!!! GL to all out there! Nicole
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Hi! I'm new here. I've been browsing for support groups as I am considering wls. My 1st consultation is 4/27/15. I'm more excited than nervous. I'm sure my nerves will become greater as I get closer to surgery. I'm sure I'll qualify because of my weight. Any suggestions for support groups on FB, instagram, etc or support groups period? Lol And congrats on your recent weight loss! Keep up the good work!
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I was sleeved on sept 20th. I am down 48 lbs! Very happy and noticed that I am losing weight in places like my elbows and noticed my arms are smaller. I have gotten into a routine of med taking and protein drinks. I work in a hospital but the cafeteria usually has good choices for me. I am eating lots of Greek yogurt, chili, lunchmeat, chicken salad. Things are going great. No nausea, and I've only gotten sick one time- because I ate a piece of cake. I wanted it so bad! But now I've learned to just have a bite and I'm good. I admit I'm not exercising enough. But I use the elliptical about three times a week. Very happy I did this!
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Stall at 9 mths post sleeved
bella328i replied to shortandsleeved's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am also around 9 months and have totally stalled. I think it is kind of normal around this stage. Although I have not lost a ton of weight I have noticed my clothes fitting loser and going down sizes. A lot more compliments on weight loss even though I have not lost much of late. I guess it is a process. -
Wow I never thought this day would be here! Today I leave to have my sleeve surgery. When I first started this process I was so scared and nervous however; now I am excited! I am on my 7th day of my liquid diet. While on the liquid diet Monday-Friday was not hard at all however this weekend was hard. I wanted nothing more than to snack, and eat food. Man I miss food!! I am proud to say since I have been on the liquid diet I have lost 12lbs. Losing the weight on the liquid diet has motivated me so much and has taken away my fear of having the sleeve surgery. I am leaving tonight, and will fly out on Tuesday and have surgery on Wednesday. I am all packed and ready to go. I guess as ready as I'll ever be. I am so ready for this new life! I want put adventure in my life! There are so many things I want to do once I am all healed up; I can't wait! Please keep me, my doctor, and his staff in your prayers. Thanks for listening!!
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First meeting w/Surgeon tomorrow!
Frenchie1977 replied to Jane1979's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My first appointment is today too in just a few hours, I feel like it's a formality as I've been reading about the surgery for six months, I don't think I have any questions left. Never the less I am excited to finally be getting started, I have no medically supervised weight loss required so I shoul have surgery end of next month or early November if all goes well. -
So I've been thinking all week about this LAP-BAND® thing. I've really psyched myself out! I'm going to the initial information session on Wednesday, May 12. I'm required to go to this information session before the surgeon will have a consult with me. Once I have my consult, I can start workng on the stuff I need to do to get my approval. It's a three month multi-disiplinary process I have to go through before the surgery. I'm so READY to get this process started! I'm 115 pounds over weight for a normal BMI. My husband doesn't want me to loose that much. I'm just ready to get started and see this through... I guess the journey starts here. My initial thoughts...I hope this show lasts!:biggrin:
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So today was the first of my 6 consecutive months of Physician supervised weight loss visits. I have a long way to go, but, I am determined and plan to use this time to prepare myself for the drastic life style change to come....... (once approved of course) #wishmeluck
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2 months post and my b-day
Vicki Loichinger replied to diesellee's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
congrats on the weight loss and Happy Birthday. Welcome to the group. There is a wealth of info and support here. So glad you found us. Sounds like you are really getting a handle on all this post op. Good to hear. Again Welcome. -
Beginning to feel like a failure
Apples2 replied to Nessapuddin71's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey TwoScoops...congrats on the weight you have lost so far. Try not to pay attention to the scale during TOM. Just try weighing yourself at a certain time of day once a week. scales tend to play with our minds. Not unusual for a person to jump up a couple of pounds in a day. Lots of factors can cause this. Too much sodium, etc. Are you drinking plenty of fluids??? Relax, stay on plan and hopefully in a few days that scale will be your friend again.:wink2: -
I am no expert and am only 2 days post op, but I have read about something called Bandster Hell, which is what you have just described.....the swelling and all if gone from your surgery and you feel pretty good eating lots of things. Some people put some weight back on during this time. ONce you get your first fill all will be well and the weight will start melting off again. I think you are right where you should be. They said it is hard to stick to it during Bandster Hell because you are able to eat. Just make good choices the best that you can, and get your count down going for your first fill. Good Luck!
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Ten years of weight creeping up and here I am-- with a BMI of 36 (go me!!) with 2 co-morbidities. Tired of losing and gaining the same 10 lbs five times a year, I decided to take a step.,,or rather a leap. And here we are 8/29-- WLS seminar 9/11 -- first visit. Have Anthem BC of CA so hope I get approved And now I'm working though my list Primary care letter of clearance -- check Blood work-- check Three years of 35 + BMI -- check again (another go me moment!) Doing sleep apnea study tonight To do: Cardiac clearance (required if you're over 50.. And I'm 50 and 2 weeks.) NUT appt Psych eval ( wonder how that will go) So I'm hopeful that I get this all one quickly and get approved ( holding my breath ) Anyone else out there with Anthem BC of CA? Any tips. Oh and I'm an Alabama gal
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High cholesterol?
Read2016 replied to hopefulmom76's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Agree with Kristenle, genetics are hard to overcome... My dad and aunt neither who ever had a weight problem both struggle with high cholesterol... 110lb lost far from a failure "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein -
Hi Bandster Buds, Well, I was banded on 3/17. Woke up in recovery and thought, "Whoa, anesthesia rocks, I don't remember anything!" Fought back pain from gas all that night and walked the lonely halls in my sexy hospital gown with my boobs flopping to and fro... I only had one bout of nausea and that was the night I came home from the hospital. Hadn't had much to eat (drink) and I think the gas was just too much. Heaved pretty badly but managed to move on. I'm still dealing with major gas issues. Can toot but I have to really push and don't want to do that because it hurts my abdomen and surgery area. Getting broth in and juice....but I feel enormously full in my chest and upper abdomen most of the time so it's hard to tell if I'm hungry or not. Tried the gas-x, not really working. Walking, stretching..... I'm a little worried I'm having more gas than normal or that I have become the newest Thanksgiving Day Parade float. I have only lost 6 pounds since starting the liquid pre-op diet. What the hell?????? Does gas add weight?? lol Somebody make me feel better and tell me that my gas is somewhat normal???:smile:
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2 Days post-op and hopeful
cathylrmo replied to BeeGirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was sleeved on 9-2. So far so good. I am enjoying the clear soup. That tasted delicious. My top weight was 474. 450 at surgery date. Looking forward to a new life where food does not control me. That has been the story of my life.
