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I asked my surgeon about it and he said maybe wear one for the first 6 months and that's it. I got the regular steel medical id bracelet, but then decided that it was too obvious and didn't want to wear it. I did get an id bracelet with "VSG", my surgery date, and my starting weight as a reminder to myself.
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getting really frustrated.
juliarh replied to Brielle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Brielle! Big big hugs Listen, the first month or so, your body is adjusting to its new tummy -- it's still healing, you might still be swollen. And, a lot of people (including me) have had stalls around the 3rd week or so. Not a biggie. Stalls happen -- it's our body's way of adjusting to the fast weight loss -- most human beings lose weight in kind of a stair step way. Lose, stay the same, lose, stay the same. So, that said, I don't think you had the surgery at too young an age -- I think you're just going through the normal process that most of us have gone through. Keep on doing the good work with the food -- that's the most important thing -- we all need to change our approach to food and exercise -- if we can do that, then we WILL definitely lose the weight The sleeve is just a tool that makes it easier to do that Hang in there!! I'm rooting for you!! I KNOW you'll make it! -
Can your primary care Dr. satisfy this requirement or do I need to join weight loss clinic or something like that
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? Almost done my classes will i need extra studies ?
Lily22 replied to Lily22's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks Joy59. I have done the Psyc. Eval and have seen the nutritionist twice. I have the nutrition group meeting at the end of this month and then the medical group meeting talking about all the procedures beginning of next month. I already seen the Doctor in charge at the weight center and was told that she has no concerns on me continuing for the bypass and that the surgeon will speak to me at a later date about his recommendations for which surgery he feels may be right for me. I was only told to have blood work and to begin on a birth control to help regulate my cycle. But nothing else since. I have lost some weight since beginning the steps toward WLS. But that's it. I hope im close to the end and not that I still have tests and stuff to go. -
I like to watch Netflix while gyming lol, mostly during boring cardio. Then get super focused on the weight routine for a quick burst.
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Tomorrow I'm exactly one month post-op and been looking at doing more exercise besides random small walks during the week or hours long walks on the weekend. Anyone with any tips for when you were about 1 month out? I know I'm not fully cleared yet to do any weight training or too heavy activities.
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Anxiety Sufferers Pre and Post op
shannonk1676 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good morning, I have terrible anxiety at times because I "think" to much. And of course now Pre-Op I have anxiety thinking "will I be able to handle this, will it make my anxiety worse", and so on. Has anyone experienced their anxiety going away or at least lessening severly based on weight loss? I am hopeing that once I am feeling better about myself and loving me, that my anxiety might start to subside. Any information would be greatful, I am planning for surgery in January. Thanks, Shannon :-) -
So, I've just been cleared to go back to Zumba. I'm 2 weeks post op. My Dr told me to push it as hard as I can because the first 3 months will be the majority loss, next 3 months the weight stops falling off, but still good weight loss. I should be near or at my goal by the end of the first 6 months. However, I'm tired after just going for a walk for 30 minutes. Any advice on getting that energy again? I'm meeting my protein and fluid goals everyday.
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I also have lost a lot of weight on my own. I know how to eat properly and to workout. Slowly but surely I start overeating again and gain everything back! I have clothes from size 14 to 22 which is where I am now. When I get surgery on the 18th I am convinced that this will be the tool I need to stop this overeating and allow me to live a life not based on food.
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I fully agree with everyone who has posted so far. If you can lose the weight and keep it off, that is fantastic. And yes, it's true that this time you've educated yourself regarding nutrition, which in theory will help you maintain your weight loss. I have done the lose/gain, lose/gain cycle myself countless times. And the last time I lost weight (in 2006), I lost over 100 lbs by myself. I became VERY educated regarding nutrition. I read every label I could before I put anything in my mouth. I tracked my intake, did TONS of exercise. It was AWESOME! Then life happened (my Mom died unexpectedly, followed by my brother 5 months later). The stress totally put me off track, I "self-medicated" with food to help overcome the pain and stress and loss I was feeling. I regained most of my 100+ lbs. ( I was 330 lbs when I started, 225 lbs when Mom died, then back up to 318 prior to my VSG surgery). During this regaining period, I still had my knowledge of nutrition, but it didn't help! I was ignoring everything I knew and volume/binge eating and satisfying all cravings. Now, with my sleeve, even if I do go "off track" and eat things I shouldn't I won't be able to volume/binge eat. It is far less likely that I will regain a significant amount of weight. The "slippery slope" is more easily avoided with the sleeve. For me, I knew I needed the additional help of having "built-in" portion control. No amount of health and nutrition knowledge was going to help me in moments of intense weakness, stress and reckless abandon.
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How do you decide it is time to have VSG
Miss Mac replied to butterfly56's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Here is why: I had a stroke and mine spine was collapsing under my weight. As soon as I lost that first thirty pounds, my joints and back felt better enough that I could exercise and move around the house more. -
How do you decide it is time to have VSG
Hetera replied to butterfly56's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm 54, I weigh 280 pounds, I've been dieting since 1973, I've been pussyfooting around thinking about weight loss surgery for at least 10 years. In the past 10, I've gained 40 pounds. Menopause hit me hard, at least my joints. My feet hurt my back hurts, I hate taking the stairs up from the subway, I can't walk for more than 20 minutes without having to sit down. I never thought I would really go through with having weight-loss surgery, but for some reason, this time I'm going through with it. I love food, I love to eat, I am worried about that, not being able to turn to food for solace and comfort. But the plan is I'm going to use those six months after surgery to really get a hold of my emotions around food. Good luck with whatever you decide. I'm sorry I have waited this long, though. I really would've liked to of spent my 40s at a healthy weight. -
How do you decide it is time to have VSG
CowgirlJane replied to butterfly56's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I think you are right to be "concerned" I failed with the lapband before being sleeved and one of the issues of me not really understanding the full impact of the lifestyle change needed. I have been very successful with the sleeve and two reasons for that are I got excellent education and support AND I was so "over" food as anything more than food. food was for me like the bad boyfriend who had let me down just way too many times.... there is something about being in that "I am so over being obese and over eating" that gets you through rough times. flipside, your health is clearly an issue and losing weight will help. Remember, it is your body, your decision. Put on the brakes if you aren't ready - you get to decide IF and WHEN. I tossed and turned over this for over a year before deciding to remove the failed band and be sleeved. I was scared witless - but realized I was slowly dying and couldn't lose weight without it. I am so glad I did, but WLS is life changing and you need to really be aware and ready for the "long term" -
Thanks for asking! I would love to hear from you as well. I am loving this band. I love my doctor but I wish he wanted to go a little faster. I started with about 3 ccs and he added .5 ccs with my fill on 11/4/08 and told me that with the weight I had already lost he didn't want to do another fill until January. I am feeling very little restriction and losing very little weight; maybe I am just discouraged because this week is PMS and I always have lots of water weight gain. On a brighter note, I have lost about 30 pounds and when I exercise, I am still losing. I am so glad I did this! I am never going back only down! I have not really had any problems. I have had a couple of experiences with "nothing" going down but when it happens, I can tell you exactly what I did wrong. My hair and nails are not in good shape but I think it is just because I need to work harder at getting protiens and eat less carbs. I am eating prunes or taking fiber every day. I started a challenge for New Year's. I really want to weigh 225 by New Year's. If you look under "August 08 Bandsters", you can see that. Lots of people of joined me in this challenge with their own goals of course. I have got to be serious about what I eat from now until December if I am going to do this but I really would like to. Rachelle
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of course it does but run the journey you will love it The head games are brutal but look ahead and look at how much you have done already - You have a addiction just like me and all of us but the reward for being healthy is great You will crash we all do but find a new outlook on life It took a puppy for me but F@#ck you got this just focus and get you head in order! Congrads on the weight loss and keeep it up trust me you will love the new you
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suggestions regarding extra skin / running?
fluffycat replied to mcgreen's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I was banded on May 22nd and yesterday started to jog a little. The problem is my weight of course. After losing 12 pounds my lower back no longer hurts. My next goal is to lose another 10 pounds in July so my hip joints won't hurt as bad. But my left knee is killing me! How do you all handle running? Doesn't your joints hurt you? How about the next day--aren't they throbbing? -
Hello all; I've been away from this forum for awhile. I was banded on 8/12/08 and had my first fill in September (about 5 weeks after the surgery), and felt some restriction (although my doctor says that his first fills are really quite small; sort of to help you get used to the band). I did well at first; lost about 20 lbs. But, right before Thanksgiving, I noticed that I really didn't have any restriction anymore. I was going to schedule another fill right then and there, but I sort of wanted some freedom during the holidays, and also I had a sort of "macho" attitude where I felt like I "shouldn't" need another fill. (I realize that is sort of silly... I mean, why did I have the WLS in the first place?! lol) Between November and now, I have gained back about 5 of the pounds I originally lost. I had my second fill yesterday, which I'm sure was the right thing to do. My doctor has us go on clear fluids for three days, though, after a fill... then full fluids for a week, then mushies for a week, then regular diet.... and I'm SO HUNGRY! In the past few months, I truly reverted back to my old way of eating... so clear fluids for three days is torture! LOL I'm looking for a little encouragement here :thumbdown: thanks everyone and good luck to all
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How do i know if i need another fill??
GoingforGoal replied to miss679's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's not just about hunger. #1 Are you losing weight? #2 Are you satiated for at least 3-4 hrs after meals? #3 Are you experiencing any negative symptoms (GERD, getting stuck frequently, unable to pass food/liquids) #4 Are you eating more than the maximum 1 cup of food per meal? Your doctor uses all this information to determine (with you) where you are (Red, Yellow, Green) and if you need a fill (or even unfill) based on these responses. Not all the answers need to be yes or no. It's a matter of getting the full potential of the band without compromising your health. 9.5cc is pretty high for a third fill. I would be interested to learn more about your band and the max volume it allots for fills. The symptoms you are describing sound like the occassional woopsie. When you eat too much, too fast or too big of a bite your band (stoma) will give you negative feedback as the pressure increases. There are nerves that are than activated and it causes everything from hiccups to referred pain, but these are the same nerves that tell your brain you are full/satisfied on a mere cup of food. Listen closely to these signals and identify what you are doing to cause it so you can practice avoiding it -
If diets failed before, what changed?
Inner Surfer Girl replied to Rvamom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think a few things are different: 1) I truly believe the sleeve is physically a re-set for my metabolism. I was noting the other day that pre-sleeve I worked hard with little or no results. Post-sleeve I actually see results from my hard work. 2) I think conventional dieting practice (focus on calories in/calories out for example) is not only wrong but counterproductive. The need to minimize calories while maximizing volume is also counterproductive. 3) Stalls. Pre-op, inevitable stalls were a time to get discouraged and quit. Now, I know that stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing a large amount of weight. I am sure there are other differences, these are just the most obvious ones to me right now. -
If diets failed before, what changed?
AvaFern replied to Rvamom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The sleeve lets me eat whatever I want to in portions that are small enough that I don't gain weight. Before the sleeve everytime I went on a diet I knew that I could not eat certain things or I would regain, so the appeal of chocolate and cake and ice cream was constant because it was not allowed. Now I know that if I really want some junk food, I can have a few bites and then I really don't need to eat the rest of the plate, or as was the case in the past, the rest of the pan. Because I'm not technically banned from eating anything and for the most part small portions are now the norm, there isn't an urge to overeat since I know it will all still be there any other time I want it. -
He told me I could start working out 1 month post op. My range of motion still isn't 100%, but probably 80%. I am currently a member of Curves and I walk. I also have some hand weights and kettle bells at home.
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Can someone explain this to me...?
CharmingTortoise replied to Ro2x's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I wonder if she meant because you don't have as much as some folks have to lose? Like you don't need to lose 250 pounds. I'm curious because I am kind of close to your height and weight. There are some great online BMI calculators. This is the one I always use http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bminojs.htm. -
Can someone explain this to me...?
Threetimesacharm replied to Ro2x's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The more weight you have to lose the quicker you will lose; initially. Sometimes I see that those having to lose alot, say 100 pounds or more take longer to reach that goal or sometimes never do. I reached my goal weight in 6 months less a day and lost 77.8 pounds. So it is all kind of relative, based on how much you have to lose and by the looks of it, you don't have much to lose. -
I'm post op day 4 and looking for some progress to go off on. Starting weight was 250, surgery weight was 242. I'm sore, in pain and in the regret phase due to the pain right now. I need some motivators, please.
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Sweet....got insurance approved...Sour... thyroid issue
gamergirl replied to noamy4life's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you search the board for hypothyroidism you will see that many of us have it. In many cases, our doses are going down along with the weight loss. This topic comes up a lot, so definitely search the threads. Lots to learn.
