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I just have to say at 400 pounds it's risky to take the pill...I had a massive bilateral pulmonary embolism due to birth control. You should talk to your doctor aboutthe risks involved with the birth control pill for obese patients. Also kno the signs. I told my doctor I was having leg cramps and was short of breath and she said it was probably unrelated to the birth control, a week later I nearly died on the floor of my bathroom from the blood clots that traveled to my lungs. Not meant to scare anyone, just I was never really informed about the risk...I don't know what I am going to use when I lose weight....maybe IUD? I have two children and would eventually like another one....but the doc. says you must wait 18 months before becoming pregnant!
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Looking For Size 2X Casual Clothing
Sphinx posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hello, I have a few months to go still before completing the pre-surgical program and desperately need clothing. I've yoyo'd so much I have stuff in many sizes, but right now I'm in a 2x and last time I lost weight I had very wishful thinking and got rid of all but a few pieces, and now that fall is here find I have very little (I had plenty of warm weather things, plus they are cheap to buy). I like casual clothing, tops either 3/4 or long sleeves and prefer knit elastic waist pants (or the kind that fold over on top) (I cannot tolerate button up pants for relaxing). I never have need to dress up, so don't need anything dressy. I wear scrubs at work. I just want to get through the colder weather without breaking the bank. I keep checking clothing on ebay but can't find anything quite right. I am willing to pay you so if you have grown out of your clothing, here's a chance to make room in your closet for newer, smaller clothing! -
Rationing of health care to exclude obese
James Marusek posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
It is interesting what is being proposed in the United Kingdom. The NHS will ban patients from surgery indefinitely unless they lose weight or quit smoking, under controversial plans drawn up in Hertfordshire. The restrictions mean those with a Body Mass Index of 30 or more will be set targets to reduce their weight by 10 per cent over nine months, with those with a BMI over 40 will be told to cut their weight by 15 per cent. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/17/nhs-provokes-fury-indefinite-surgery-ban-smokers-obese/ The National Health Service (NHS) is the public health services of England, Scotland and Wales, and is commonly used to refer to those of Northern Ireland. -
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5.5 Months Out, 61 Pounds Down, Sz 26- 14 And Feel Fatter Than Ever
chitowngirl replied to slimshadee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Let me tell you....you're not alone. I am also bottoms heavy and have always been. I also have trouble seeing my weight loss at times. My solution is I snap a full body picture of myself, this allows me to see myself as everyone else does, then when I compare it to a before picture it amazes me. I also have a blazer that was from my preop days, I usually try it on just for the heck of it. I'm sure I look like Alice from Alice in wonderland when she shrinks in her dress. -
5.5 Months Out, 61 Pounds Down, Sz 26- 14 And Feel Fatter Than Ever
Ms skinniness replied to slimshadee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep, this is a problem for all of us. It is quite an adjustment to make. But your not done yet losing weight, your body is constantly redistributing the fat.... Take a deep breath when this happens and remind yourself how far you have come. You will have excess skin when you reach your goal, but it will look better and feel better than all that fat that use to be there. you have more energy and can do more things. You have many more NSV'S coming your way..... Sit back, smile, and enjoy the journey, you Rock! -
5.5 Months Out, 61 Pounds Down, Sz 26- 14 And Feel Fatter Than Ever
Miss Michi replied to slimshadee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How you doing there?? You are not alone I also seey self not as big as I actually am so it feels good to know I'm not the only one.... Bit I do think you should shop a little more maybe by yourself and try everything on even if you don't think it'll look good & I'm sure you'll surprise yourself and hopefully see yourself smaller again (like we saw ourselves before the weight loss began) & definitely buy new panties small ones so they don't stick out the back oh yeah maybe some spanxs or a girdle.... -
considering lap band surgery
Cadesmom replied to realtorhonda's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was banded Sept 27 of 2007. I was 241 when I got the band and have lost 45 pounds so far. It is not that great but better than I have done before the surgery. I have in no way followed the rules very well. I am sure I could have lost more if I would have. Until my last fill in May I really never felt much restriction or that the band was helping my hunger at all. I have always been able to eat what I want, as much as I want and not get sick or feel horrible. My insurance did not cover the band so I paid the $12,000 out of my pocket. That is the only reason I am set on making this work and loosing the weight. As far as I am concerned I could have done the same thing with out the band. You are on a nonstop diet everyday. I was under the assumption that when I got the band it would be so easy and I would only be able to eat a little and would feel full all the time. That is not the case. I was not good at dieting before the surgery so or else I wouldnt have been as heavy as I was. I think people need to understand that this is not an easy fix by any means. You will still have to diet every day of your life. So I am not that happy with my band. Why spend $12,000 to go on a diet? Is it working for me, yes to a point. But only cause I refuse to waste that much money so I will make it work. Am I happy, NO it is a constant diet program. -
That is so weird. I was told not to lose any weight and maintain my weight until I was approved.
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Surgeon Said Hospital Is Doing Less Lapbands Due To Issues
SoccerMomma73 replied to KJS1228's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually had my post-op follow up from my band removal today and one of the things the surgeon and I discussed was the phasing out of the band over the nex 5 years due to complications, weight loss failure, etc. his theory is that it is almost mpossible to determine who will have complications with the band therefore making it hard to screen for good candidates for lap band....by all accounts my band and I should have lived in harmony for many many years...not so! -
Surgeon Said Hospital Is Doing Less Lapbands Due To Issues
KJS1228 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went to the info session last night at the U of PA to learn about my options for weight loss surgery. I was suprised to hear the surgeon poo-poo banding in general. He said they are doing less of them now due to instances of re-surgery, complications, weight gain of patients and the wearing out of the band. I was shocked! I went in there having almost made my up mind that the band was for me. He was very much for gastric bypass. Have others experienced this? Is there merit to what he is saying, or do the surgeons have a motive for wanting to do gastric over banding? Appreciate any thoughts! -
considering lap band surgery
gdf18 replied to realtorhonda's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I came to the site to research also and at first I was upset by all the possible side effects, complications, etc etc. Then I noticed that not once (until I saw a reply on this thread) did I ever hear anyone say they were sorry they did it. Also, other than the period of time you're going through the process and banding, I find that I come here to see if anyone else has my post-surgical or post fill symptoms. By voicing that we feel this or that and hearing back, we find out all is well, and that everyone has some kind of "blip" along the way. You probably could find the same in sites about other issues, diseases, etc. I still have some kinks to work out but I have a new system to learn and so far, even not back 100% yet (I was banded end of April), I've lost 37 pounds that I won't see again. When I left 300ville, I cried because I've dieted down a few times but went back up. Now it is unlikely I will. The band does a lot, but you have to be ready to work as well. There's time adjusting, time healing, time healing mentally as well. You are the only who will know if you can make the committment. I don't know your weight but I know that my life was slowly being held hostage by weight. And my health would soon have followed. It isn't as easy as eating and an alarm goes off to say stop, at least not yet for me. But maybe it will be, or maybe there will always be foods I can't have. But not, I have a chance. Take yours! -
I'm about a month out from surgery. Can you loss too much weight? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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When I was at that point, I was told to walk. I did but not as much as I should have. Now that I look back, with very little effort, I could have lost a lot more than what I lost. As time passes by, the weight loss process slows down and you have to work harder to lose. If I was smart enough, I would have walked whole lot more.
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Weightloss on pre-op diet
Arts137 replied to jandrfprever32's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
rememeber to not weigh yourself too much. Weight fluctuates Sooooo much. First losses are often water weight, but fat weight loss is coming fersure... -
Walk as much as you can, don't lift anything more than 20 lbs. That's what my doctor tells me. Height 5'0" Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs. Surgery date: 2/13/17 Goal: - 71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs). My profile picture is not me. It's my "FitSpiration" body.
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I have Aetna and I had to 4 classes(appointment s) with Nutritionists dietitian, had to have PCP sign off, nephrology, endocrinologist, cardiology, ultrasound, And had to show I was on some type of weight loss etc. But do not gain any weight during this I was disapprove for the surgery for gaining 3 pounds. Doctors had to go through review . 3 days prior to surgery date I finally got approved. 6 weeks post OP down 40lbs. That's my experience with Aetna Sent from my SM-N960U1 using BariatricPal mobile app
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My psych eval was pretty stress-free. Basically he wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing. He was impressed that I had studied up on it so much. He also wanted me to be aware that my life would change in many subtle but not so subtle ways after losing weight. He wanted to make sure my relationship with my husband was strong enough to weather it...he told me that other people would look at me differently, and being faced with so much attention might make me go a little crazy, lol. Overall it was a very interesting conversation we had! Just be strong in your conviction that this is the right decision for you, that you are aware that you will have to work hard to accomplish your goals and that lap band is just a tool to help you get there. Also, make sure to let him or her know that you have a strong support network at least in your immediate family and/or close friends. You'll be fine.
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Even stranger, I can do the mashed on sorts....just not scrambled, says too many people get stuck on em! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251
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Pureed Stage 14 days post op
meganannie replied to meganannie's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you so much for your kind words! I see a therapist every week and I'm hoping to push through.I know this is just a small part in my whole weight loss journey and eventually I will be able to eat relatively normal stuff in about 6 weeks with the occasional treat here and there.That's what I keep reminding myself that this stage is temporary. I'll be a lot happier 6 months down the road! -
I asked my general practitioner because I'm on contraceptive implant (never ever get my period anymore) and having lost weight quite rapidly pre-op I got a 9 day period, (very heavy and dark followed by very heavy and pink) and just felt so lethargic, got dizzy even sitting up- GP said it was probably related to the weight loss, shock to the system and all that, and that "sometimes the body just has to let it all out sometimes"... 9 days isn't "normal" but not necessarily life-threatening either. But I would consider getting a checkup because the last thing you want after wls is any vitamin or mineral deficiencies... *peace*
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The small things people take for granted are nice to be able to do. I've lost a total of 63lbs from my highest. I've been lucky to only have to buy new jeans. I mostly wear dresses and they are very forgiving when losing weight. HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 230.2
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I am really worried about my 10 year old! I feel her weight is a big issue! She is now 120 pounds and under 5 feet! I need to help her get this under control but not sure how to go about it, I don't have a lot of money so I can't hire her a personal trainer! I know that once I am able to go to the gym again I will be dragging her along to walk on the treadmill with me!!! But until the would love to do something!!!! Any advice
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before VSG I wanted it all the time, always had sex on the brain. Right after surgery for a few months, as I lost weight rapidly which flooded my system with tons of estrogen, I thought about sex more often than a teenage boy and always felt in heat. Now at nearly 3 yrs out, I only really feel arousal the day right before my period, otherwise I couldn't care less. Also, physically I may now be able to do a lot of things, and I do orgasm, but I find no real pleasure in any of it now. Maybe it is because I have yet to have a lover who really knows what he's doing/actually cares about arousing me.
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I'm really interested to see how it goes for me! I was 220lbs when I delivered my daughter (highest weight at that time) and I had to loose 50lbs to have a breast reduction which I did (obviously I gained it back and THEN SOME, like always!) but I did loose it and I had the Breast Reduction! They told me to loose the weight because they were sure I would loose in my boobs, NOPE! Okay well kinda! I was a 42F and I went down to a 40F! LOL So I had the reduction and I've been at a 38D for some time and with the weight gain again, I went back up to a 42D! I hope with the sleeve I still don't loose my cup size, only the band size!! As for finding a bra, I swear by going to an actual department store (Nordstroms, Macy, JcPenny) and getting measured and have them help you find a bra to fit!!! GOOD LUCK!
