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OutsideMatchInside replied to overweight.and.tired's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@overweight.and.tired At your height and weight you will probably never be able to lose the weight on your own and keep it off. The odds are just against you. Surgery is the best option for you. If you don't have the support of people around you that will make your recovery harder and it will make long term success harder. Getting at least the people in your house on board is the best thing for long term success, if you can. If not worry about your own health. You are the only person that has to live in your body, no one else. -
@@kaciecase It's very common to gain right after surgery. You are swollen, pumped with fluids and the constipation are the reason. Just stick to the plan - meet your Protein and Water goals and you'll lose the weight. I wouldn't even get on the scale right now - it'll drive you crazy.
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OutsideMatchInside replied to overweight.and.tired's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't go as far as say the word never to anyone! Just know there are support groups that you can go to that you find support. That's what I have to do. I don't have much support either. Even a sister who had the surgery herself is not supportive of me. So I have to find support elsewhere and that's ok. I was scared to. I waited 3 years myself now I'm on a journey all my appointments are almost scheduled determined1LD That is why I said probably before never, qualifying words matter, and so does reading comprehension. And statistically, someone that morbidly obese has less than a 5% chance of losing weight on their own and keeping it off. -
My bmi was 45, I gained 20+ lbs from the band once they let the fluids out, since I was literally starved my body soaked up all the nutrition I could bring to it now and held on to all the weight. It was quite discouraging since I was trying to lose 10 lbs but instead gained 20.
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Has anyone experienced knee pain relief from the sleeve surgery. My ortho doctor suggest for me to do WLS first before knee surgery (if necessary). Said it was risky with my weight so he suggested bariatric surgery as he thinks it will help with my weight and knee pain. HELP!!!
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I have an overall pain reduction in my body of about 70-80 % this was before significant weight even came off, and I think it is due to the dietary (protein Protein protein) changes. yes, this can really help. can't promise, but I can give you some hope.
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I was told 10 years ago I needed replacement and look into bariatric surgery. I did not want a bypass at the time. I regretted not doing this sooner cause I would have been like most people...weight comes off pain goes away. I waited to long.
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How did you decide you were at goal?
Losebig replied to Losebig's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks. I remember you posting about the underwater scale. So far I haven't found anything like that, it would be a great way to figure out an ideal weight! -
Today I was cleaning my garage and came across some old jeans and shorts. It shocked me how big they were. I had forgotten I guess how far I've come. I held them up one by one and marveled that they ever fit me. I was pretty sure I had found clothes from my very heaviest - 330 ish and size 28W to 32W or 3x to 4x range. I checked tag number 1...size 20W. Checked the next...sure enough they were all 20w to 22w. It hit me like a ton of bricks to realize why these were forgotten in garage was because they were WAY to small when I moved to this house. I spent a few minutes feeling sad for the woman who would have considered 20w pretty damn good clothing size/fairly trim. Then I emotionally moved on to gratefulness that I have attained a normal weight and size. I am surprised how much this event shook me up.
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The good news is the pre-op gets easier the longer you are on it AND you are gonna lose a good bit of weight from it! Congrats!
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weight loss & lose skin after surgery
honk replied to sunshine31's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In 9/08 I started to exercise daily and progressively improved my food choices. From then through presurgery and after I have lost 109 pounds; with 27 since surgery in 8/10. Personally I think those shows on TV that have someone with huge pieces of extra skin are questionable. MOST people don't end up like that; which is why people that do go on TV. Is sensational. Okay off my soap box. I don't have excess skin at all. Admittedly I need to lose another 100 so my ideal could be a bit off. Everyone loses weight at different speeds. I don't want to discourage anyone but some people like myself are slow loosers. I follow my doctors orders (measure out 3 oz of protein per meal), eat healthy foods, AND exercise every day for an hour. I have lost an average of 1 pound per week. Today was my 6th fill now at 10 CC's in 11 CC band; and really really really hope this will brings restriction. I don't think doctors really emphasize enough that it can take a while for you to see significant loss; probably until you reach restriction. I think I have been slower because I was already dieting and exercising before surgery so my body was not shocked by a huge change in eating habits. -
anyone opt for a low profile port ?
CurvyCat replied to jigglebutt1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have one, and I can hardly feel it so far. I'm just over halfway to goal, so we'll see how it goes as more weight comes off. I think my surgeon uses them exclusively, as both I and my friend (who was banded by him the same day as I was, but at a higher BMI) have the low-profile ports. :thumbup: -
Yes, I agree with Janiece. Enjoy it girl, because it will slow down . I was banded 6/17/11 and had lost 21 lbs in 2 weeks. My weight loss has slowed down but at least I'm losing. Good luck!
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Very normal; you're experiencing a loss of water weight and a decrease in glycogen levels, so yes, normal, to be expected, but it won't/doesn't last for long.
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I had to gain 20 pounds before insurance woild approve me for the revision. Amd had to redo all.the classes
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at goal weight band to sleeve
juliannabaca@yahoo.com posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was just wondering if anyone was at goal weight when they had their revisions from band to sleeve? What was the process like for you? Were you treated as if you were a new patient? I was banded 3 years ago. I have lost 100+ lbs and have gained a love for fitness. I am 5’3 and 130lbs. I feel that I have been very successful with the band. In December I got a lower body lift and tummy tuck. I got sick coming out of surgery and vomited several times. My band has slipped. I was on full liquids for a month and my band did not correct itself. The Bariatric clinic will not do surgery to fix the band they will revisions to a sleeve and I am okay with that. I don’t like that I have to do the whole process over again as if I am a new patient. My band has to be deflated for 3 months, I have to attend group and see the nutritionist for three months. -
weight loss & lose skin after surgery
sunshine31 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Guys I am having my surgery done on the 25th of february, I am so scared!!! Also I was wondering after how long roughly would it take for me to start losing weight , Have any of you experience lose skin ? Thanks sunshine -
Hi all - New here. I was banded last week on 7/27. Doing great. No nausea or vomiting, just some sore incision sites and sore left shoulder. Oh yeah, starving! So over the liquid diet but I am obeying. This is my question. I am losing a lot of weight rapidly. I am on day 6 and have lost 22 lbs. I am not complaining at all but is this normal?
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I am one year out. Have not lost nearly as much as I had hoped - however, I attended my 50th high school reunion looking great! I am not putting any weight on, which is a BIG deal for me as usually I am back gaining at this point of a "diet". I have lost 4 pant sizes, want to lose 2 more and I am working on that. Got to get exercising. Feeling good about myself after a long time of not feeling good at all.
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I know how you feel, it is great! Any weight loss and not gaining it back is awesome. And the sizes in clothing mean a lot too because you are also losing inches! I went to my 40th Class Reunion three months after surgery 38 lbs lighter and felt terrific! Congrats on 50! And keep it up, this site is such a help and motivator.
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I am feeling wonderful. Energy, motivation, self esteem are all on the rise constantly. My current goal is to break into the 100's, It was coming on very fast and then I decided it was time to hit the weights. So now I have been stuck in the slightly above 200 for 2 weeks now. But it should turn around shortly.
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Weigh Your Food: It is accurate and will save you calories.
Babbs replied to OutsideMatchInside's topic in Food and Nutrition
What scale do you use @@OutsideMatchInside? I have just a little cheapy and I would like something I will automatically deduct the weight of the plate the food is on. -
Anyone's band get tighter as you lose more weight?
*susan* replied to housecatgirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow, that is definitely unusual. Mine gets looser as I lose weight. The only time mine gets a little tighter is when it is that time of the month or if I am under stress. -
I get 60 g of protein. My surgeon said inscreased protein can help speed up weight loss. I wish I could tell you why, but I didn't ask. I figure that he is the expert, so I will take his word for it. lol
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OMG, if I thought the pain from the gas after the WLS was bad, I was soooo wrong. I'm 5 days post op after my tonsillectomy and all I can say is "OMG I think I'm dying!:eek:", this is the most horrible pain I have ever experienced:sad:! My throat hurts, my neck hurts, my jaw, tongue, head and ears hurt! Plus it feels like im swallowing around a knife. But the reason I post this is because I'm losing alot of weight due to not being able to eat, so basically I'm starving here. Think I will gain it back once I can eat again? Like when you yo yo diet how you always gain it back after returning to eating normal. Just seeing if there are any other people that have shared my pain or have any thoughts on the weight loss. ps: if you have kids that have chronic tonsil problems, get them removed while they are young! its 20 times worse for adults and recovery is twice as long.
