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I know we all lose weight differently and cannot control where/how BUTTTTTT, does anyone have any suggestion to increase weight loss in the legs (the whole leg- calf, thigh) or does it eventually just happen. I found some youtube exercise videos and am going to start those along with walking daily but damnit, I cannot for the life of me get the weight to drop at all on my legs. I am losing everywhere else but legs are stubborn and I can't even get a pair of jeans to fit right now because my waist is like a 16 and my legs are not there .... very frustrating!
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You lost 55 pounds in six weeks (down 125 pounds total) and you’re questioning your decision? That’s an amazing weight loss already! Remember, the less you weigh, the slower the weight comes off. I definitely understand being obsessed with the scale but I encourage you to focus on NSVs also. And think about long-term goals. I know it’s going to take me about a year to lose 115 pounds, so I am taking it day by day. I recommend working with a bariatric therapist or seeking behavioral strategies from Overeaters Anonymous or a mindful eating program to learn to stop eating when full. It can be really tough especially when you love the food you’re eating. But, this is a journey and a battle and we have so many resources to help us. Good luck!
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You’re doing so well. Congratulations. But I do understand that lethargy that comes when you’ve been so vigilant. Our will power & focus starts to waver & it all just seems to be too hard. I think most of us experience it at some time. As @GummyBearQueen suggested reflecting on your non scale victories can help regain your focus. Are you moving about more easily? Has your health started to improve? Have you dropped clothing sizes? Is it easier to bathe or do your hair? I loved looking at the graph of my weight loss. Watching that line going in a downwards direction was often more motivating than looking at a number on the scales every day. Also reminding yourself why you made your decision to have the surgery helps. Set yourself some staged goals (every time you lose another 20lbs, walk 3 kms, ...) & reward yourself with a new haircut or colour, a spa day, a new accessory or jewellery, etc. when you achieve them. How we feel when we’re full or hungry is different after surgery. One of my learnings was the difference between feeling full & having eaten enough. You don’t necessarily need to be full to have had bough to eat. I still ask myself do I need this bite or just want it. It was a bit of a come to Jesus moment for me. Seems like you’re meeting your water goals, increasing your activity & if you’re meeting your protein goals, you’re already ahead of the game. To begin you are really focussed on your food intake. You’re learning to eat in new ways & it does take a lot of effort to ensure you’re doing the right thing for your plan & for you. I’d like to say in time you won’t be consumed by what you eat (bad pun) but it does get easier. I know what foods I can eat & what ones my tummy doesn’t like all that much (like oily fish or char grilled meats). I’ve worked out what foods I don’t want to eat anymore (processed carbs) & what foods/drinks I’m happy to have less frequently (alcohol) or those I’ll have only on very rare occasions (desserts, cakes, etc.) I used to worry about how much I thought about food but then I realised I used to think a lot about food before surgery. Before surgery I was always thinking about what I could eat & when I could eat again. Now I think about good food choices, the nutritional benefits of a food & if I really need to eat. But it is so worth it.
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How much weight loss first 3wks
Babbs replied to baylorbears281's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone is different, so answers will vary. It's all going to depend on your starting weight (the more you weigh, the more you will lose at first), age, whether you retain Water, etc.... I've seen people GAIN weight home from the hospital because of all the Fluid retention. I've seen people lose anywhere from 10-25 pounds the first 3 weeks. I think I'd lost 15. Like I said, it varies so much for so many reasons. Also, expect a stall soon after (usually starts around the 3rd or 4th week) Just the body taking a break after the quick weight loss. Then you will stabilize to a normal rate of loss of about 2-4 pounds a week. -
Experience with Dr. Michael Johnell
MileHighGreen replied to MileHighGreen's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am above now but I only have been for the last 2 years. It is Aetna Insurance thing. If you don't have Aetna you may be fine. Keep me posted. I am going in tomorrow for the last of supervised weight loss meetings. I have to do the sleep study at the end of the month because my nocturnal study showed very low oxygen during the night. I am just trying to stay positive. -
Hernia repair with lapband?
clickersister replied to clickersister's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Shirley, I read your journal. You've sure been through a lot! But great job on your weight loss so far. There's no telling what you'll be able to do with a new knee, too. Keep up the good work and best wishes on your knee surgery. -
Welcome to LBT! I was banded in September also. Good luck and Congrats on the weight loss!
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Surgery September 1, 2015 only down 60 pounds.
Inner Surfer Girl replied to cal2okl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You don't mention what you are doing. Are you: Tracking your food?Consuming all of your Protein and fluids (at least 64 oz) every day? What is your protein target? Avoiding starches, added sugars, and fried foods? Practicing mindful eating? Taking your Vitamins and supplements as instructed? Since your injury have you looked for other forms of exercise? Have you talked to your NUT about your challenges and goals? If so, what does he or she advise? What does your surgeon say? Without more information it is hard to offer specific suggestions. You may be eating too much or may not be eating enough. Either of those can cause slower weight loss. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall -
Hate Jumping Through Hoops
oyesican replied to Jameskc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, James, I'm in the same boat. I have Aetna and a BMI 35.6 w/co-morbidities. My advocate said that Aetna does not require weight loss, just nutritional counseling, and it can be for just 3 mos - at least on my plan. So my plan is to build muscle over the next 3 mos but basically maintain and not lose more than 3 lbs, which keeps me at 35. They also told me I have a good shot since I have sleep apnea, and evidently Aetna approves that pretty easily. I only recently went over 35 so I don't have the history either, but I'm going to try for approval anyway. Worst case I may have to be self pay. It's kind of ridiculous but I'll check all their boxes to see if I can get it approved. -
Hi everyone! I'm just starting my process. I received my referral from my PCP and have an appointment for the seminar and a "bod pod" test on March 2nd. I did call me insurance who gave me their requirements. I see that alot of you had to see several specialists. Is that a requirement of the surgeon? I have BCBS of IL and it states I need a psych eval, but not cardio, etc. Also, this is a part of requirements for surgery thru insurance: Documentation of active participation in a comprehensive, non-surgical program of weight reduction for at least six (6) months, occurring within the twenty-four (24) months prior to the proposed surgery and preferably unaffiliated with the bariatric surgery program. (NOTE: The initial BMI at the beginning of a weight reduction program will be used to meet the BMI criteria for the definition of morbid obesity used in this policy.) A program will be considered appropriate if it includes the following components: Nutritional therapy, which may include medical nutrition therapy such as a very low calorie diet such as MediFast and Optifast or a recognized commercial diet-based weight loss program such as Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, etc. Behavior modification or behavioral health interventions. Counseling and instruction on exercise and increased physical activity. Ongoing support for lifestyle changes to make and maintain appropriate choices that will reduce health risk factors and improve overall health. I have been seeing my PCP every month since OCtober and my weight has always been discussed and she gave me her advice on how to lose weight, etc. Will that qualify as the first 5 months in 6 month participation or is more required?
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I had a complete hysterectomy Mar 08 and then had my lapband surgery Aug 08. I am also taking 1 mg of Estradiol daily and have also wondered if that is causing me to lose so slowly - I also take 20 mg of Fluoxetine (generic Prozac) daily and wonder if both of them can cause slow weight loss or even weight gain. I would like to wean myself off of both of them, but am not sure I should.
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What my doctor said. Ur sleeve stretches after three years
MichiganChic replied to koddie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My OPINION: I think it can stretch some. After the surgery you are not swollen for 12 months. Most healing and inflammation are complete around 6 weeks, and any residual swelling is probably gone by about 3 months. Some use the word "relax" which equates to stretching. Stomachs are soft tissue, not concrete. The part that's left behind is not fibrous tissue or cartilage - it just makes no sense to me that people think there's no give to it. Having said that, I do not think it would ever go back to the size of your pre-op stomach. I know from personal experience that I could eat 2 oz immediately post op, 4 oz at a year, and that capacity gradually changed over time. At three and half years out, my capacity is around 8-10 oz. That's really not a lot of food, and my sleeve has helped me maintain a 90%+ weight loss for almost 3 years. But somehow my capacity increased by 60-80% from the early days, and 50-60% from where I was at about 18 months. The only explanation I have for that is that it stretched some. I'm not alone - most people report varying degrees of increased capacity. One other thing - I do not and have not "overeaten" repeatedly to get it to this point. I am not a sleeve abuser -
Someone noticed my weight loss at work and i felt humiliated
Disabledaccount posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I was walking down the corridor and this lady I've never met was like have you lost weight? What have you been doing? I'm a pretty slow loser so was happy someone noticed but walked away feeling humiliated and self conscious. How many people had noticed the fat girl in the office? What had they being saying behind my back: it's stuff like this that has always made me self conscious and introverted. I still have a ways to go with the weight loss and worried about dealing with more attention as the weight loss becomes more visible. I don't have problem receiving compliments but I think it'll be a painful reminder of how big I used to be and the social stigma that came with it. -
Hair Hair Hair Everywhere
Ms skinniness replied to Iliana82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep, and so it begins! LOL Biotin and silica is great for hair regrowth, but doesn't really help too much for preventing hair loss. Don't worry because it will grow back. I read that we could loose up to 33% of our hair. Some do, and some don't. You will be fine, your hair will just look a little thinner, but your be pretty skinny. Yayyyy! -
Some things I'm looking foward to......
aliekat55 replied to kim2002's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Non Scale Victory. any great thing that happens because of weight loss not related to a scale number. -
How many days until that stall people keep talking about
_Kate_ replied to Toomanytacos's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I didn't have what I would consider a 'stall'. Perhaps I was just lucky as I know so many experience them at week three. I haven't kept any notes on how much I lost on each week but it was a good steady loss. If you are losing at all, even if its half a pound a week, its not a stall. Congrats on the surgery ! -
Good for you for the pre-op weight loss! I lost 99 pounds (from 397 to 298) during my six-month, insurance-required diet program. It set me up for a successful surgery and post-op life. At first, I was worried that I wouldn't have as much success after the surgery, but I have. I've lost another 65 pounds since the surgery 3 months ago! Good luck as you continue your journey!
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How much weight lost in the first month After surgery?
4MRB4PHOTO replied to Joymarie333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is a weight loss journey not a weight loss race. Don't compare other people's losses to your own, everyone is different. People with more excess body weight can lose more, men typically lose faster than women, some people may be on certain meds that can affect weight loss, some people are exercise enthusiasts and eat less than they are supposed to, etc. Someone can develop "pound-is" envy over the numbers. Note: Your mileage may vary. -
During my pre-op testing for my sleeve surgery they found huge gall stones in my gall bladder. So the surgeon removed it and did a hernia repair at the same time as my sleeve. It would have only been a matter of time for me to have a gall bladder attack although I had none prior. I have known a few people to have it out at the same time... So I can't tell you the difference in recovery but I can tell you I had absolutely no problems with recovery from the "triple" surgery. I think it progressed as well as a sleeve gastrectomy alone. I am sorry you have to undergo another surgery, it is not uncommon after weight loss surgery, I know many people who have it within a year or so after the sleeve. Good luck
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I lost 60 lbs in the 5 months before surgery. I knew I would just gain it all back without the surgery. I want to lose at least 75 more pounds. I love reading the success stories and find them very encouraging. I had surgery on 1/16/17, and I have not lost anything since. I am so afraid this will not work. I am 68, and have a bad back, so exercising is not easy. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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6 days postop...only 2lbs down??!
Jim1967 replied to Karen85's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Karen your expectations are a bit high. First month is generally all about healing and not weight loss. It seems that a lot of people seem to think because they just got out of surgery days ago weight is going to fall off. I went through a period of that. I didn't lose much weight at all the first month and when the weight loss did kick in it was slow and gradual. Please take a look at this thread I think you will find it helpful. Patience is a huge key in being successful. As the old expression says "Rome was not built in a day". http://www.lapbandta...d/#entry1956331 -
Hair Hair Hair Everywhere
Tai29 replied to Iliana82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I drank soo many protein shakes, even found a bar with 20 gm of protein per single serving! Hair loss is inevitable and one of the main reasons i put off this surgery. You absolutely cannot get a sleeve or any WLS and not expect hair loss. Your body can't absorb protein the way it used to do we are always going to be lacking which is why we have to take all the supplements, etc. The great thing about hair is it does grow back. I reached the point where I was much more concerned about my health than my hair! -
Hair Hair Hair Everywhere
4ALongerLife replied to Iliana82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok what was your Protein intake 3 months ago? From what I've read, it takes that long to show in your hair, etc. So you might do well now, but if you struggled 3 months ago, well there ya go. Or so I've read (as I've been struggling... a LOT). It's just hair though girl. Thank god there are options nowadays.... or so I tell myself now whenever I've struggled and worry about 3 months from now lol. -
Hi everyone! I'm so glad to have found this group here.. I am 19 weeks out post sleeve .Am a 35 year old mother of 2 beautiful kids living in Surrey.I have lost 44 lbs post sleeve but am experiencing a horrible stall for the last 10 days or so. Recently I haven't been able to drink a lot of water and am having difficulty in doing so as I was having in earlier days. I'm having a protein shake everyday ,taking my vitamins and supplements regularly, baking my meals mostly with a light drizzle of olive oil( fish,chicken or veg)walking quite a bit and even going to the gym atleast twice a week. What do you think may be the problem here? Any tips on getting past the plateau?? All the very best to those going in for surgery soon.what I can say to you is Inspite of my situation now,there's not been a day I regretted having the sleeve.. I know 44 lbs is a lot of weight loss and for a person like me I couldn't have lost it any other way .. I went up to 275 lbs until I decided to "take the plunge" so to say.I am motivated ,inspired and driven everyday every moment now to eat healthy, live healthy and keep striving to get to my goal weight of 130 lbs.I know I can do it.. And so can every body else.. All the very best!!????????
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What does your Dr. say about the daily PBing. I don't think it's normal nor is it a good thing to do. Whether it has caused any damage, you would have to get the Dr. to check you out. It sounds like you may be too tight. As far as weight loss goes, that's a tremendous amt in 3 months so I would definitely say you have lost enough. Hopefully, you are healthy and all is well!! Congrats on the loss. See your Dr.
