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Hi im desiree too[emoji6]. Lol ( from Hawaii[emoji259][emoji531][emoji267]) i will be doing the rny on july 10th. HW- 235 CW- 222 GW- 150 I saw you said your losing slowly. But any loss is better then gaining. Wishing you guys all the luck with your weight losses. Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app
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I ad my RNY 11 years ago with a revision 9 years ago. I had a gasto-gastric fistula. My stomach and pouch grew a hole and I was feeding my stomach. After the revision I lost 122 pounds and felt great. 3 years ago I started to have knee problems. Already had back problems and arthritis, especially in my feet. The most exercise I get is in a pool or on a Gazelle, (which is like an elliptical but not as intense). I do work part time so I'm not too much of a slug-a-bed. Anyway, the reason for this is since my knee problem started I have felt more and more run down. I have had my thyroid checked a million times as well as B-12 and D. Yes, I forget my vitamins, all too often, but still do B-12 injectables. That is usually fine. D is ALWAYS low. I've started taking Hema-Plex which has iron among others in it. I'm hoping that helps. Anybody else have these problems? I've also gained about 42 pounds back. I don't and CAN'T eat a lot of sugar but I like beer. Even though I don't drink but one or two days a week, people are always telling me it's the beer. Sometimes I feel like I can't win.
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Is my mind warped with dysmorphia before surgery, or is this real?
Christinamo7 replied to Heather I's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I do not think most stores use normal, or average in their models. so, I don't think you can go by that. it would be more helpful to look for pictures of women who will be about the same height and near your goal weight, although even that can be deceptive because we do not all carry our weight the same way. so, I would focus on what style of clothes you want to wear when your body is wherever it is going to settle weight wise. I love pinterest for this! I have a whole what to wear board. some of it is overthetop but there are things in there that I actually aspire to have in my closet once I get close to my goal. -
Weight loss immediately following surgery?
Big_Mama replied to brandytanny's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good for you! The first two weeks you tend to drop a lot of water weight. Depending on your weight, they say the first 10-20 lbs is water weight. It's normal. Then it slows down to about 1-5 lbs per week. Make sure you get that protein in though, and plenty of liquids. You don't want to end up dehydrated and with your hair falling out. I, for one, was getting maybe 20 oz of water in a day (counting 2 protein shakes made with water) and started getting very dizzy and strong migraines...I was getting dehydrated really bad. I upped my water intake using lemon ice tea crystal light, because water tasted gross to me after surgery, and I began to feel better within a day. -
This morning i weighed my self and I'm finally under 300!! So happy wed i will be 4Weeks post op starting weight 352 surgery weight 322 current weight 299!!
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Finally Back In The 200's!
grannykathy replied to sbsmith's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You have me for company... June weight 348 Sept 24 surgery weight 304 Today's weight Oct 22...1 month post op 280 I cheered when 299 arrived..glad you r here friend! -
I had metatastic breast cancer back in 2012... I just got the bypass...being overweight and getting fatter by the day was worrying me....weight gain and obesity would cause it to reoccur and I have to lose this weight.I take anastrazole and lupron shots post breast cancer...now I am off metformin and ,chloresterol medication. Nosy relatives with too many damn opinions.Keep the em out of your business...tell them you have hiatal hernia...end of story...being overweight you just may have a hernia. Not being able to drink and eat at the same time? are you kidding me..,you will be drinking Water every second throughout the day. Being a big fatso is no fun and I am sick of being invisible...I am too good for that...I had to do something.Bypass is working...it is helping me...take control.
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Study: High Protein/low Carb Diets May Significantly Increase Cardiovascular Risks In Woman
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I did get the same thing from it, if you're going on the high Protein short term, your risks are minimal. It seems to me that the problem occurs when it becomes a permanent way of life. I really think at the end of the day- South Beach, Atkins, Weight Watchers,etc- it all boils down to what works best for your body. I can't do high protein/low carb because it adversely effects my kidneys, but that doesn't mean it won't work for others. I just think in light of this study, women need to take their family cardiovascular history into consideration before going on high protein/low carb long term. I do find it interesting that this study only profiles women, not men. I wonder if their risks are similar. -
How much weight can a person really lose? I'm 5"1' and 240lbs, 31 years old and moderately active... Can I reach 130-140???? If no, what's real? If yes, give me some tips... I'm building a notebook to refer to and do this thing !!
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Hit a 3 month plateau..need unbiased opinions
Wheetsin replied to skubachick's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It took me like 6 - 8 months to get out of the 250s. I can't say for sure it was anything other than my behaviors, but I know that not much changed between then and when the weight started changing again. On Atkins I would sometimes stall for 6+ months, even though I remained in ketosis the entire time. ETA - those are scale reflections. -
Labor Day Challenge!
JennBand08 replied to GlenSand's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm sorry I wasn't replying... I was out in Michigan, and couldn't figure out how to find posts. I was just reading another post and saw where it showed you could find threads you had subscribed to in your user CP. yayy.. I found you guys again! I'm a dork.. I know.. sorry. I did exercise a few times out in MI and on my mom's scale I thought I lost 2 pounds.. but I got back home on Monday and it shows I am 2 pounds more than I was when I left... so.. a total of FOUR POUNDS more than I thought I weighed. What a bummer. But I'm already down a pound, so maybe it was just Water weight from being sedentary on the 14 hour drive or something. I don't know.. I'm not going to let it get me down. I'm eating Protein first and drinking water like crazy. Hopefully I'll have some lower numbers to report soon! Glad to hear you guys are doing well!! -
Is The Biggest Loser biased in favor of men?
ser123 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My sister thinks that a woman will never win the Biggest Loser. On the show men generally start off with a lot more weight to lose but they have more muscle mass and lose weight faster. My sister thinks that because of the way they determine the winner that a woman will never win. She doesn't really have an answer on how she would do it to eliminate the bias that she thinks is there. I am not sure what I think. In some ways it does seem like the men have a better chance. But on the other hand, it was down to 2 women and 2 men in the final four. What do you all think? Is it biased? If you think it is biased, how would you fix it? Should the men and women compete together or separately? I would like to see the man and woman biggest loser both get a prize. I would also like to see one season where they take a group that is not quite as heavy as the people they normally pick... and see how they do. Maybe that wouldn't be as dramatic. I liked the at home challenge this time. -
Weight loss WITHOUT surgery?!?
Michelle920 replied to rosemaryb's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I can totally relate, except I'd been dieting over 35 years. I've gained and lost probably 400lbs. I'm afraid to do the math!! When my weight was creeping up again, I started running through my diet repertoire to decide which one to go on next, but I was sure I'd just gain it back so I had a consultation with my surgeon and never looked back. I'm sorry your insurance doesn't cover it. But if there is any way you can swing it financially, do it!! I have zero regrets. It's been a bit of a roller coaster and I've had a small regain, which I'm losing now, but all in all, I'm a success!! -
Weight loss immediately following surgery?
gal friday replied to brandytanny's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yup. I came home from the hospital at 9 days post-op (I had non-surgical complications) and when I weighed myself a week later I was down 19 pounds. I was worried I wouldn't lose any more weight after I came home, but in my second month I was down another 10 pounds. -
My psych eval was super easy and I had the nicest psychologist (who has had WLS, so that was extra great). My eval was scheduled for 2 hours, but it took less than 1 hour. She asked me basic questions about what have I done to lose weight before, what are the potential complications of surgery, what do I feel the outcome of surgery will be, etc. She also had me answer random questions like what is 8745 backwards, draw a circle inside a triangle, and other odd things like that. I asked her why she did those and she said it was to demonstrate that I can follow directions. She also asked about depression, anxiety, etc. I have some anxiety, but it wasn't a problem as I'm still a functional person . In all, it was a very pleasant meeting and I knew immediately that she'd approve me for surgery. Try to not stress about it.
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HELP - the more I exercise, the more weight I gain...
Mr. Morris replied to ngon251978's topic in Fitness & Exercise
So if your loosing inches then you know it's muscle weight... -
HELP - the more I exercise, the more weight I gain...
GuyMontag replied to ngon251978's topic in Fitness & Exercise
That's why I think charting your body fat percentage is much more beneficial than following weight or BMI while exercising. -
My psych eval was similar to yours. I didn't have to do any tests or use a computer. The psychiatrist I had was nice and asked me about my weight and family history. I don't know it is in other states, but the only way to not pass a psych eval is to admit to depression, even if it was in the past. *insert quote from Oprah or Maya Angelou here*
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HELP - the more I exercise, the more weight I gain...
brianb replied to ngon251978's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Post is getting a little old, but have to say this has been my experience. B-52 nailed it. All the tearing of muscle creates inflammation which, I believe, is mostly Water retention. My weight always jumps for a few days after starting a workout. I jumped 3 pounds almost overnight this last time. This initial weight gain though falls off within a week then I usually see a huge weight drop. -
Confused on which surgery to look into
Bigguy9347 replied to tbella67's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@60&goin4it Yep finaly did. The other Josh did mine Dr Murout.. I loved him. Dr Roller said that I would. Everything is great for me also other than I havent lost a pound.... I lost about 40 lbs right before surgery and was told not to worry but Im like come on. Anyways My original Surgery was Oct 12 but got cancelled at Phys Hosp becasue my heart went Crazy So It was put off till Nov 16th. So Im only 3 weeks out... Able to eat fairly good and drink just fine... All in all a really good experiance other than the no weight loss thing. Neat to see a fellow Roller Weight Person and Neighbor. I'm from Bentonville. Live in Jasper now but family still in NWA -
Confused on which surgery to look into
60&goin4it replied to tbella67's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@@tbella67 I was the same as you when I first went to see my Doctor, I was going in for the Sleeve. They said I was a good candidate for the RNY Bypass. Scared me, it sounded so invasive!!! So I did my research, talk to people who had had all three from the band to the RNY bypass. After all my research & talking over with the Dr. who has done over 4000 Bypass surgery's I decided to do what he suggested was right for me, the RNY bypass. I had it done Oct.8th this year & have been very happy with the results & wasn't near as painful as I thought it could be. Much easier. If you have acid reflux they say the RNY bypass is a better choice. I have a friend who had the RNY Bypass, at the same time his 2 younger brother's had the sleeve. After they all reached their goal, his brother's who had the sleeve began regaining most of their weight. My Dr. said, what he has seen now after the sleeve has been out for awhile, that some people were regaining their weight more often than the RNY Bypass. I didn't want to go through the process again. Don't let this discourage you what ever you choose. Many people have been successful with the sleeve, as well as the band. I know the RNY bypass is working for me so far. I have lost 21 lbs in 7 weeks since surgery. I don't even feel like I have had surgery except no hunger & I get full quickly. Best of luck to you what ever you choose!!! -
3 wks post op - questions about port pain, exercise, and weight loss
labec1130 replied to wurly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just read in another thread about the same problems with weight loss. It was stressed there that if you are eating too little calories that your body could go into starvation mode and reserve all your calories thus little to no weight loss. 600 calories a day with such vigorous exercise seems like too little to me but I may be wrong. Ask your Dr. of course and dont get discouraged. It will come to you. You seem to be quite dedicated so I know you will experience incredible results. It does however require something I know I dont have much of...and that of course is patience:) -
Hi! My name is Erin! I'm a 32 year old woman who has the pleasure of living in sunny Florida. I am lucky enough to live a busy life with great friends, a wonderful family and a job I absolutely love!! Unfortunately, I hate my weight. I'm embarrassed about my body image and even though I've tried for what feels like MILLIONS of times to lose weight - I always end up gaining more. I never really thought I'd be one to consider surgery but at this point, I feel like it's the only option that will actually work. I'm ready for my body to be able to keep up with the rest of me! I look forward to getting to know the people of this forum. I'm so nervous right now because I am at the very beginning stages and I have no idea if my insurance is going to cover my surgery. It -is- a covered benefit, but who knows if that means it will be covered for me! Wish me luck!
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What Makes People Gain Weight Back?
TinyMamiOf3kids replied to cjoyce's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yes poor eating habits will cause weight gain. This is the reason why everyone that decide on surgery should really think "are you ready for a life change"? this is not the so called easy way out or the fast way to lose weight. It's all up to the individual. If you eat pizza before you stop it completely or you can eat it once every 2 months a slice not a pie or a few slices. It's about mind control portion & if you are ready to change. I haven't gain any weight back even when I get TOM. I eat as healthly as I can because eating a lot & fried food is what made me fat. I want to live long & enjoy my life healthly not a fat woman not wanting to go out & have fun. -
Exercise Programs After Surgery... What are you doing?
MrsShannonDennis replied to mears06's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good Luck! I work out 5-6 days a week. 2 days a week I do an intense boot camp thats a mix of cardio, weights, yoga, pilates, you name it! 2 day a week I do a Zumba class with is Latin/salsa aerobics dance class at my gym. The other days I work out with my friend doing just cardio. My trainer gave us tips on different cardio ciruits. We use 4 cardio machines (elliptical, treadmill, spin bike, and stairs). We rotate and do 5 minutes on each 2 times through the circuit. The most important thing I have learned frommy trainer is to ALWAYS switch it up! Your body will get used to the same old thing over and over and you wont see results. Dont just do cardio. You need to be toning also as you go. Good luck and hang in there. Working out is the toughest part but the MOST rewarding! It will become 2nd nature to you in no time!
