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New to Forum; Going through Pre-op
Sandra L replied to stac1982's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi all! I was banded in Knoxville,Tennessee on 12-18-2006. I weighed 255 and now weight 231. I will get my first fill on 2-2-06. I was astonished by all the burpies and flatulence after surgery. I also didn't expect to come out of surgery so BLOATED. Seems this is a side affect of laproscopic surgery. I was a terrible pre-surgery patient. My physician wanted me to lose 10% prior to surgery and I couldn't! I also wouldn't! I'm an emotional eater and I knew that if I did not get insurance approval that it was probably going to be a no go since I have 2 girls starting college. My biggest wisdom is...even being banded takes WILLPOWER. You don't get to eat alot of the things you could but the reality is...one can still eat. I have still had hunger pains but not as severe as pre band. If you think that all of a sudden you don't want food...that is simply untrue. If you ever want to ask a question...feel free to e-mail me! Take care! -
Get unfilled! Do not put yourself through that to try to lose weight. It will come off! It takes awhile to figure out your perfect formula. It took me 4 years to reach my current weight and I had the same ups and downs. I had to constantly go in for fills and reached a point where from being overfilled I had a slippage. The slippage led to rebanding, so find someone local who can help.
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I am currently 415 pounds 27 years old and a mother of 2 beautiful kids. I have finally made a choice to lose weight. I have tried everything in the book from weight watchers to b12 shots and calorie counting...but i am at the point where i cant stick with my diet and i cheat on my diet alot of times. i made an appt with Dr. Lidor at John Hopkins University for 4/27. Anyone already go through surgery? All these videos on youtube are freaking me out!! Someone HELP!!!!!
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can't make my 3 good weigh ins to lose weight
roseluv3 replied to Lisa1171's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to loose weight before my surgeon gave me my surgey date so my doc told me to go on a low carb diet. I did low carb low fat low cal. So no breads, pasta, rice, dairy, fruit, and some veggies. I lost 20 lbs in 4 weeks. It's was really tough at the beginning but I had no choice. I kept my carbs under 20 net carbs daily -
as you know i've been having a running commentary on this "too skinny" thing. at first when people started saying that shit to me, i was like screw you. im not too skinny you're just used to seeing me fat! but that was at 160, 150 etc. but today i took a pic and **I** actually felt like i looked too skinny. and i don't know why cuz i felt amazing all weekend. now i know clothes make a diff and i'm wearing sized 10 pants today cuz clothes are expensive tho i wear a size 7/8. to that end i kept thinking once i get to size 6 im done that's wear i wanna be. and someone said to me umm you need to order that size 6 cuz i think you're there you just don't have the clothes. so i did today. i ordered the size 6 slack and i'll report back on the 14th if they fit or what. size is so weird. weight is so weird. at 145, and 5'3 my bmi is actually still in the "over weight" range!! by point four. smh. it says i'd have to weigh 141 to be "normal" smh. #thestruggleisreal #fatbrain
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Big boys have more to lose. Surgery date 4/24/15. Pre-op weight 502. 3 months out 7/24/15 weight 392. Weight loss in 3 months 110#s but I hate the stalls. Ultimate goal is 280 which would be 222#s. Doc says give it 2 years. I sure would like to do it faster.
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Surgery date: April 22 - 412 lbs April 30th - 387lbs May 26 - 365.7lbs June 18 - 345.6lbs July 21 - 334lbs Next appointment is July 21 - by doctors estimates I should be 338lbs, but I'm actually at 330lbs now. The progression has been relatively smooth. I have followed the doctors recommendation 98%. Biggest issues/challenges and adjustments have been: 1. Chewing food up more and eating slower ... Previously i guess i was eating fast and virtually swallowing food whole, lol. 2. Recognizing when my new stomach is full and mentally accepting that it only takes 1/8th the amount of food that i previously ate to get me full. 3. Taking all of the Multivitamins The Benefits (which far outweigh any issues) have been: 1. Better health 2. Reduced medications 3. Weight loss 4. I look and feel better 5. For the first time i can goto the regular section in clothing stores and fit 3x shirts instead of 6x. I can fit 46/48 Waist pants instead of 56 waist. This was and has always been a goal of mine... I wanted to be able to walk into a store and buy regular clothes. I haven't come completely off of all meds, like some have but I'll take a 50% reduction any day... Also, some of the strengths of my meds have been reduced. (250mg to 150mg, etc. ) My doctors office has been great... The support system is awesome. Helping me with finding healthier Snacks and meals. Emails and questions answered and returned promptly. I think the after care is 75% — 80% of the battle. To date i don't have any loose skin... I have been in the gym working out potential problem areas and I have been very successful. I am by means no expert... But If i can answer any questions or help make this journey easier for anyone, just message me.
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I had my surgery on May 9th. It's 12 weeks today! Time flies! Here is the official report: HW: 265 (4 wks before Surgery) SW: 239 CW: 209 Dress size: 22w to 14/16 My post surgery wt. loss is not as fast as some. But I am very happy! It is headed in the right direction! And the total wt. loss in last 4 months is close to 60 lbs! No complains from me! NSVs: Started wt. training and loving it! Started Couch to 5k. On wk. 2. Day 2 At lowest wt. in almost 16 years Compliments/comments that made me feel great: Hey girl! You are shrinking! Looks like someone is bringing the sexy back here! food goals: Kept below 800 cals a day on non-exercise day Upto 1000 on exercise days Carbs no more than 70 gms on exercise & 40-50 on no exercise days Protein intake: 80-110 per day Here is the biggest one: I HAVE LOGGED MY FOOD IN MFP FOT 80 DAYS IN A ROW! hair loss: There is some so far only when I shower. I use Organic coconut oil couple of times a week. I massage it in gently and wash my hair in the morning. Hoping for the best. I will take the temporary hair loss to have a chance at permanent weight loss! Other: No weakness, no surgery pains/complications. Hoping for continued downwards journey and support from this wonderful community!
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gained a little more than one year out
jaysleever posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well I weighed 140lbs around Nov 11 2014 had surgery Nov 11 2013 now I weigh 165lbs I am now a 33 waist was a 30 waist but maybe a 30 waist for a man 48 years old is not reasonable I think that might have been to ambitious. I would prefer to stay at a 30 waist but maybe its not possible I have thought of exercising but I'm not sure my body will lose weight around the waist. I remember I only ate meat and vegetable now I have carbs with my meals. The surgeon mentioned that after one year I would gain 15% back. I guess he was right. Not sure if I should drive myself crazy over the increased waist size. -
Hey Guys, I'm in the same boat. I just had my third fill on Friday, and I'm now at 6cc in a 7cc band (though Dr was telling me that it's actually a 14/15cc band, but they call it 7 because that's when most people feel restriction? I'm so confused). Anyway, he told me I needed to go three days liquids and be very careful as I went from 4.5cc to 6cc and he thoguht I'd be very restricted. I've been really good with following the liquids/mushies before, but this time I just caved. I've just eaten a large amount of solid foods over the past 3 hours and I'm so ashamed and disappointed. Including fresh bread, which I can still manage FINE. I've NO restriction still, and I'm now worried I may have stretched my stomach? I'm just finding it so depressing right now, and I know a lot of it is me. But I'm out of work at the moment, and paid for this op myself...and I just feel like I've thrown away my savings at this and it's just not working. I'm also afraid to get on the scales, but I don't think I've lost much weight at all. Maybe 3/4kg. Feel so deflated. I can't seem to break my unhealthy relationship with food at all.
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I kept reading to add more water which I did also to change up my work out so I did. I cut a lot of things out of my diet. I'm so close to my first goal it sucks. I'm hoping one day I'll wake up and the weight just falls off!
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Well after nearly 2 months of waiting I am going to my first consultation! Have no idea really what to expect. I wonder if he will send me to my other appointments with the psych evaluation and the nutrionist? Or maybe I will have to go to his counseling groups? I know I will have to drop 10% of my body weight before he will do the surgery to weed out the people who are not serious about lifestyle changes. Oh man, I am all a flutter. Next I will be nervous about them denying me insurance. GAH! ::deep breath:: I am just so happy at least this day is here.
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Ok, so I'm getting banded on July 2nd and am already losing sleep. I kept dreaming that I've already had my surgery and my "incisions" were hurting. I'd roll over on my side (I'm a stomach girl, but am trying to get use to sleeping on my back) and it "hurt." So I kept waking up to tell myself that I haven't even had my surgery yet. The dreams are starting about my surgery. I had a stupid dream last night that I slept thru the entire recovery and I was upset because I wanted to remember what I did right before I was put under and what I said when I woke up. ??? I had a check-up with my PCP yesterday and she was asking about the surgery date and then checked my heart rate - it was 104! Just talking about it gets me all freaked. I've never had surgery before and I'm so overtaken by fear that I almost feel that I can't be excited until I'm post-op. To top it all off, I'm an emotional eater. So unfortunately, my pre-op diet isn't going as planned. I'm not gaining but I'm not losing. I've lost 35 lbs pre-op by I had hoped for much more. I'm trying to exercise to balanceit out but I don't know... UGH! I don't know why I'm being such a baby, but now that I'm not sleeping it's making things worse. Thank you all so much for letting me rant. I don't know where I'd be if I didn't have you guys to turn to. My husband and family just don't understand the emotional side of this. They can listen, but unless you've experienced it, it's hard. LOL - maybe no one else has experienced this. Maybe I'm just going crazy! :confused2:
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YouTube gurus and natural weight loss
dropdeadweightdiva replied to Melissayw816's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I agree that WLS is definitely not the easy way out. But having done both, lost pre surgery and with surgery, there is a tremendous amount of life changes and stress during either method and I don't think it's fair to say that weight loss is harder for those of us who've had the surgery. The specific loss of pounds is easier with the tools that surgery give us than it was before we had them. That said WLS is not an easy road to be on. Keeping it off is absolutley the hardest part of weight loss and having a sleeve is definitely a life saver in that department for me. Bkrchk is right on the money.. I wish that weight loss was just celebrated by everyone who's ever been in those shoes and not played against the different methods to success. -
I have viewed this site several times, however, just now registered and looking forward to participating in conversations. My weight prior to pre-op liver reduction diet was 220. Weighed in at 207 on surgery date of 9/7/12. The first few weeks were tough, had difficulty drinking and eating. Dehydrated, got fluids, and things slowly improved. Dr. put me on soft foods at 2 weeks due to not being able to tolerate Protein shakes at that time. I am now just over 4 months post-op and my current weight is 155... Just 5 pounds from the goal set by my Dr. My major concern now is will I be able to stabilize the weight loss. I have an appointment with my nutritionist next week and hoping for some guidance. I realize that I am beginning to look gaunt and frail, particularly in my face and upper body... at 55 yrs old the wrinkles and skin sagging are really appearing. People are constantly asking if I am sick! I debated on having the sleeve procedure rather than the by-pass since I was not extremely obese. However, due to chronic liver disease my Dr. and I decided the by-pass would be best for my liver problem. Would love to hear from any of you with helpful info or advice. I still struggle with getting in my protein and I really have to make myself eat. Never thought I would have this problem!!! I am sure hunger will return...just wondering when???
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Hi All: I have just decided to have the lap-band surgery, in Mexico, by Dr. Ortiz. I am a self-pay, so when I found out the cost here in the States, I started looking for other options. I contacted "Weight for Life" and they put me in touch with Dr. Ortiz. I am quite nervous about this, but excited at the same time. I am 62, 5'6" and 250lbs. BMI of 40. and so looking forward to walking everyday without an extra 100lbs. on my body! I would like to hear from anyone who has had the surgery performed by Dr. Ortiz. I am sure I will be asking a lot of questions of all of you upon my return. I know this will be a life changing experience. Thanks, Sharbythesea
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I was watching weight loss videos on YouTube and came across a few people who did it naturally, and one in particularly basically said: "yes I lost my weight the natural way..no pills,no gimmicks no surgery!" I did it the hard way!...ok good for you. my whole thing is this, to each is own, I was a little offended by that comment because one as WLS patients we have to work extra hard to lose the same amount of weight a person who haven't had the surgery, we have to work out and eat right, there's no difference only we have a smaller stomach. people kill me with their opinions, don't judge those who is making the same lifestyle change as you. We just choose to go a different route.
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Thanks for the info Suzette. I am so glad everything is going as planned! I am in a dump today. I completed everything on the 3rd and have a surgery date for the 20th. However, I am still waiting on final insurance approval for the surgery. The doctor office seem pretty confident - however - I am worried because I did not lose weight during the 3month nutritional visits. Well, initially I lost a couple of pounds - but ended up gaining before it was all over. I think I gained 3-4lbs. I need to ask around and see if anyone else had this problem. Being hypothyroid doesn't help.... I am supposed to begin my liquid diet on Monday - but I am not at all motivated (because of insurance). I have called the insurance company everyday. Yesterday, they told me it was still pending and should be complete by Friday. I wonder if that is good or bad.... Anyways, I hope you all of the best with you surgery! Sept 16th!!! OMG!! that is in 3 days. Janice
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Typical for who and there personal circumsances? Hasn't been two weeks yet so I would say 9lb is pretty good. Reset your expectations. First few weeks are a bit skewed...there is surgery weight (as in IV fluids and inflammation), weight loss from pre op diet (and if a lot lost then don't expect to lose a lot in the first few weeks post op), body getting use to the various post op food stages, surgery day weight, gender, incidental activity levels, hydration/dehydration levels. If you are going to stick around, it would be helpful if you filled in your profile, weight, height etc, it gives context to any questions and helps frame responses. It is difficult at this stage to meet goals, a calorie goal is probably even more difficult. Focus on water, protein (very helpful for healing/recovery from surgery as well as helping feel satisfied), volumes etc. What calorie goal has been set for you at this stage of your post op progress?
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Hello! My name is Ginger, I had Lap Band surgery on January 28th - so far I have lost 15 lbs. I've had my first fill! I feel better!! I have noticed the pain in my knees I was living with for the past two years is now going away! The only problem I have is being patient with weight loss - - - I feel as though I have been stuck at the total loss of 15 lbs for the past month and nothing is happening!! Any suggestions??:think
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Lol, I was thinking groin, along the thigh line, ouch! Mbanja, I dont mind answering those questions, it really does help to know individual experiences doesnt it? It wasnt me that said my port looked like a defined muscle, I just happen to have a tiny bit of residual fatleft in the centre of my upper abdomen (weird, its quite a defined little pocket, small but there) which hides my port. Nonetheless if I raise my arms there is a definite lump where my port is, same if I am lying on my back on the beach, I like to wear my bikini (whether I should or not, lol) and you can definitely see my port. But its one of those things you really need to be looking for you know? I also have a huge dark brown birthmark on the top of my right thigh, and one boob bigger than the other (which you also need to be looking hard to spot) so why would I worry about a bit of a bump where my port is? Not to mention my hair looks such a fright when I've been in salt Water that people are usually falling about laughing at my afro, not looking at my stomach. My stomach was pudgy but not pregnant looking. It had some nice flabby old rolls going on, but I'm pear shaped, not apple shaped, so I didnt carry most of my weight there, and it flattened out nicely with no real loose skin. But I can promise all you apple shaped people out there who have aprons left over, your butt and thighs will be looking WAY better than mine do! Heavy I was your typical narrow shouldered, wide hipped person. I had resonably normal arms and lower legs, big pendulous boobies, but it wasnt all packed round my mid section.
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I have never heard of it below the bikini line. I just can't picture where it would go. I think that it has to be done in the upper torso area so that it can get sutured into muscle (but I'm just speaking outta my head I don't really know for sure). If it were done in the bikini area after you lost weight it would probably be very uncomfortable if you wanted to have intercorse.
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My doctor puts the port on your chest (near you collar bone). It apparently makes the fills super easy. One person that I met has lost 100 lbs and you can't see where the port is, but you can feel it. She said you couldn't feel it until she lost weight. I personally like where he puts it. It doesn't seem like it would get in the way at all.
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I've heard to use the following calc. Multiply your weight by between .33 to .45 For a 200 lb person 200 x .33=66 grams per day. My Dr suggest at least 70 grams per day.If you're looking for High Protein in a low volume, GNC sells a "New whey liquid Protein" Its 42g protein, 180 calories. Comes very concentrated. Doesn't taste good to me, but lots of protein in a hurry.
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You ate doing amazingly well! I am disabled and don't have the pleasure of going to a gym. My exercise is limited due to my disability. Having said that I was banded on 12/28/12. I have lost 34 lbs so far between pre-op and post-op. I have not found that proverbial "sweetspot" so many people talk about. I think I felt like I had a sweetspot while I was healing. I don't feel any restriction per se but just stop eating when I mentally feel I am eating too much. My surgeon feels that considering my physical limitations that I'm doing well losing a pound per week. I'd love two pounds per week but as long as I have a persistent weight loss I'll take it. Keep up your good work'
