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I had sleeve, and I'm only 5 months out, so I can't speak to maintaining yet. You will most likely have to take vitamins with either surgery (depending on your surgeon) but there is more risk of vitamin deficiency with bypass. I looked into whether sleeve or bypass patients were more likely to lose more weight or keep it off longer, and it's really hard to tell because while OVERALL people with bypass may do a bit better, there is so much variation in either surgery with how much you lose and how much you keep off. I would not recommend doing the sleeve and then later getting the bypass, unless it's for something like GERD. You rarely lose a significant amount with a revision. Yes, you can drink 3L of water after bypass or sleeve; you just can't drink it all in one gulp. At first you will have to take tiny tiny sips, but over a few months it will get better. For me, I can drink a few gulps at once but can no longer drink a whole bottle of water by guzzling it all at once. It's something you have to get used to for either sleeve or bypass.
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1 Year Post OP and I think I am alcoholic
ReddGypsy replied to Coexister's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm 5 years out (2016) with GS and alcohol has been a sporadic transfer addiction since 2019 after my Dad passed away, then 2020 Covid...relationships...2021 basically LIFE to 2022. Ok, that's sugar coating... I saw it becoming a minor issue in late 2018, however, I was still working out and maintaining my weight loss. I made comments on another thread late last year about alcohol and transfer addictions after a bad night and it's now Feb 2022. I do ok..."for a while"...and then? Boom. Last Thursday I had a horrible regression into two bottles of wine, where ALL my feelings came out. They were Good, Bad and then UGLY. I'm not sure who that person was and I know that version of me can't live like that anymore. I got all my bloodwork done and know my health is stable....Got my roadmap there. This Thursday I'm starting some much-needed therapy for my mind and all these "feelings" (new or old) I didn't learn how to manage. It's time to be responsible and respect the mental with the physical...get my soul feeling balanced again. I still have my sleeve restriction and will be working on losing the 50 or so lbs I've gained over two years. I really appreciate posts like this and sharing your stories to inspire me...that I haven't failed and am not alone in some of the feels that were trapped in the "fat". -
Hi I'm new here , I will be having wls this year , I'm still undecided if I'm going to have the sleeve or bypass, my bmi is 42 I carry most of my weight on my tummy , I've seen alot of people who have had the sleeve then go and have further surgery for the bypass , I know it's a tool but do people tend to keep the weight off more with the bypass ? It states with the bypass you struggle to absorb vitamins so you have to take vitamins for the rest of your life , does this work ? As I don't understand how you can't absorb vitamins from food but they give you tablets? Sorry for all the questions I'm really stuck and don't know which surgery to choose ! It also worries me with drinking liquids as I drink 3lr water a day can i do this with the bypass ?any people have success stories with the sleeve that has kept their weight off for 3+ years ?
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Hi! I'm just about to book gastric surgery in Turkey and I'm based in the UK. I was just wondering if anyone else has done this? I've battled with my weight for my entire life and I've finally decided enough is enough. I have tried everything else and I'm completely trapped in a binge/restrict cycle, ready to break free.
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Will I ever be able to eat again?
lizonaplane replied to Smriti's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you are having trouble eating more than one bite of food, you might want to call your surgery center. It's possible you have a stricture, which can be fixed. You might also be eating too big of a bite, not chewing enough, or eating too fast. I have heard of people having issues from their bras, but I think it was right after surgery (can't remember for sure). I am able to eat more food at 5 months out than I could at 6 weeks out. That's a good thing, but I have to be careful that I don't eat multiple times a day because that could cause weight gain. Hope you feel better soon! -
Hi Nat theres so many great private options in the U.K. and yes it’s a lot of money! And a loan I will be paying for the next three years. But I’m so happy! I don’t regret it one bit. (Had my surgery July 2021 and i reached target weight feb 5th - total loss of 6 stone) i got a loan via my bank as the finance offering was better than the finance options the hospital was doing. So I would say just shop around for that. also I interviewed three surgeons from three of the top named hospitals before I decided which one I felt was best for me. so spend some time researching the market. I went with Mr Sutton at woodlands hospital - part of the Ramsey group. I’ve had no problems at all. After care team was top level, no complications, surgery was quick, team were amazing. No complaints one bit!! i highly recommend. Paid £10k with 2 years after care from surgeon and team and a lifetime support line (dietitian)x
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Great weight loss! How do the sweeteners in Crystal Light differ from those in Diet Coke?
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April 2022 Surgery Buddies
PurpleAngel73 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nice to meet you, SleeveApril82022. My surgery date is April 5th. My sister has Crohn's and didn't know if she could have the surgery or not. I asked one of the other surgeons in my weight loss clinic if she was cleared to have surgery with Crohn's, and he said it shouldn't be a problem. But, finally hearing from someone who has it too, I can now tell my sister she is good to go on getting the surgery. Have you asked your dietitian about what to eat during slim time? Sent from my SM-G960U1 using BariatricPal mobile app -
April 2022 Surgery Buddies
PurpleAngel73 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'll be praying for you that you get yours done in April. Where are you from and what surgery are you getting done for your weight loss? Congrats on getting this far pre-op! Sent from my SM-G960U1 using BariatricPal mobile app -
My sleeve surgery is on Feb 23rd too. I'm excited for the next part of this journey. I gave up sodas over a year ago I'm not going to lie it was hard giving it up. Dr Pepper was my life from the time I got up in the morning until I went to bed at night, so addicted! I just want to say diet cokes of any kind are not good for you they actually can make you gain weight and the sweeteners in them are bad for you. It took a long time to wean myself off of soda but then when I got Covid in October 2020 my taste for sodas changed it burned when I drank it so I just stopped. I now drink only water, tea, milk, crystal light and v8 juice. I've lost 70lbs, this is before surgery, and I have more energy than I did before. It's hard to give something up but you should really find the reasons behind why you have to have it and find reason why you and your health don't need it. Pros and cons! Good luck to you and your journey!
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Pre Operative Chaos and Confusion
sleeved.brc posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all! I am inquiring within. I was pre-approved July 2021. I went through all of my required appointments. I was never truly provided a set caloric intake, carb goal, protein goal, etc. Today was my “pre op” appointment, I received my pre operative documentation as well as back dated prescriptions for post op from January 28th, 2022. Upon completion of this appointment, my insurance called and said they’re waiting for my file. Then after further research, another authorization was submitted for a consult. I had a slight gain, nothing major where it would completely offset me. Yet, I was scheduled with the bariatric coordinator for next Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 for my “pre op” walkthrough. I was also told by the medical assistant to start my liquid diet by Wednesday. I am genuinely confused as to why there are so many loops and hoops with the bariatric process. Insurance : United Healthcare Signature *** via my employer (government entity) What is the chance of approval or denial? Why would I get to the finish line in this process and still be completely confused as to what is occurring next? -
I'm both a slow loser, and a serial staller. I've lost weight post-surgery at the same rate I did when I tried the old-school calorie counting. I've never had the "honeymoon period" folk on here talk about. I've lost count of how many stalls I've had, and have just this week finally broken another three week stall of zero weight loss. Like you, I follow my plan to the letter, do regular exercise, and know I eat at a large calorie deficit. So I absolutely know how you feel! But as The Greater Fool said - you cannot compare yourself to others, and you cannot let yourself be ruled by the scale. The weight IS coming off, and if it's coming off slower, that's not a bad thing! With luck my slow rate will give my skin the best chance of bouncing back. The trick is to enjoy your own journey without worrying about others, and to celebrate your own little milestones and victories. Because they're happening.
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Normal Bites?
heddenturner replied to heddenturner's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I went I first met to discuss surgery my BMI was 35.5. My family has a history of diabetes and high cholesterol. Heart complications from the diabetes have been an issue and it all seems to start about age 50. I’m 47. After much discussion with my nutritionist and my doctor - with a million times trying to lose weight my entire life - we decided on surgery to ensure these genetic issues would not be an issue. I had a vertebral artery dissection (spontaneous - had been is great health) at the age of 40. After the stroke I gained weight AGAIN and never could lose it. No matter what I did. Bypass because after an endoscopy it was discovered I have A typical reflux - I had NO idea! I felt nothing and my esophagus was burned badly. I also found out I had a hiatal hernia. So long long story short - there you go - :) -
How do you get your doctor to support revision?
lizonaplane replied to QueenWiki's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I think if you frame the reason you want a revision as "weight loss" it's likely you will not have much support, because weight loss from revision is often not much. Your best bet is probably to work with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders and bariatric issues. Especially since you developed pica after your first surgery. While it makes sense to get a revision if you have GERD (not sure about the hernia!), you should keep in mind that you may not lose very much. Also, you can try some other remedies for GERD, like not eating 3-4 hours before lying down, sleeping with the head of your bed elevated, etc. Good luck, and mega-congrats on losing 225lb!! -
How do you get your doctor to support revision?
QueenWiki posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi, I'm new! I had a sleeve in 2008 and it gave me GERD. I ended up gaining more weight than I lost due to severe anemia and pica. Then I did keto and lost 225lbs but it still isn't enough. I also have a hernia but it isn't really impactful. I told my doctor that I want revision surgery (but i didn't mention gerd or the hernia, just weight loss) and he is like, "see a dietitian." Also I do not have the same doctor or even live in the same area as I did in 2008. Literally any advice or comments are appreciated here. -
I'm sorry this is so hard. What if you tried different types of exercise, like swimming? that's excellent exercise and your body weight doesn't make it harder for you. I know when I was heavier I had a hard time with anything except swimming and walking, which I did a lot. I find that now that I'm thinner, I get hurt more because I try to do too much, or for whatever reason, not sure. You could also work with a physical trainer to see what activities are easier for your body. Or, focus on NEAT (non-exercise activities of thermogenesis). These are things like mopping, vacuuming, law mowing, shoveling, etc. Doing these activities are really great for your body. yeah, I know it doesn't sound so hard to have extra BMs, but you just can't predict what the outcome would be, and I'd be hesitant to make this big a decision when the doctors disagree. Have you tried searching for terms on this site that might help you find others who may have been in a similar situation? I did that for bipolar disorder and found that very helpful... but limited.
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I'm 7 days post op and I can empathize with those feelings. It hurts, you feel lonely without food, and not being able to drink a lot. You definitely experience buyers remorse but I have to keep telling myself it's not permanent. It's a healing process that might take some time but ultimately we come out a really great version of ourselves. I so wish that bariatric programs did a better job at addressing the mental struggle. Some things that help me is seeing my weight go down and following people on Instagram or youtube who have had successful bariatric journeys. You can also search by hashtag on Instagram if you want to see particular content from other people. It helps me stay motivated and know there's light at the end of the tunnel. I will admit I'm feeling a little ill still with constipation and getting a high heart rate from little activity. The sickness and recovery period makes it really hard to enjoy the results and the journey at first but it passes. I promise. Sending healing prayers to you. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Yeah, it is definitely hard to come across people who have had both a partial colectomy and the gastric sleeve. I guess every case is different. Considering I already have several BMs per day, I could probably live with a few more - it just depends on how many more lol. At this weight I find it really difficult to get in sufficient exercise. It's very hard for me to digest vegetables (perhaps with the exception of lettuce) and certain fruits having just a small intestine. I've been thinking of trying the paleo diet. I'm just tired of looking and feeling like this.
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My guess is that there haven't been enough people with a partial bowel removal who have also had bariatric surgery to be sure what the results will be. I have had IBS with both diarrhea and constipation during my life due to medications I take. Diarrhea can make your life really complicated, as I'm sure you are aware. When I had diarrhea predominant IBS, I was told to eat more carbs and less fat, veggies, and meat. I don't know if that is true for UC, but I know that would be really hard for me now - I am supposed to do pretty much the opposite! I would get second opinions from another GI doc and another bariatric surgeon at a bariatric center of excellence. Personally, I'm not sure I would take the risk in your situation, as the sleeve is not reversible. Maybe instead of trying to get thin, focus more on healthy activity and things like therapy for binge eating, if that's an issue for you. I'm not saying these will make you lose a lot of weight, but losing weight is not the end-all be-all in life. Being able to live your life without always looking for a bathroom is pretty important, too.
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You will often have stalls of a few weeks at a time. That's the nature of weight loss. You may go up a pound or two just because of fluid balance (pooping, peeing, salty foods, etc), but it will come off again if you follow the plan. My surgery center also does not use a set number of calories. When I was 4 months out I told the nutritionist that I was eating about 800-1000 calories a day and she said that seemed in the right range. I'm 5 months out and eat about 900-1100 most days. I weigh every day that I'm home (I travel a lot). it helps me feel like I'm on track, but I don't worry if the number goes slightly up or doesn't move for a few days/week. It's normal, and I just look at the trends.
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I agree with everyone who says that the difference in the "statistical" weight loss averages isn't much, compared to the huge variation among patients with either surgery. Either way, it's up to you to do the work. If you have significant GERD, probably bypass is best. If you think you won't be good at taking your vitamins, sleeve MIGHT be better, as you are less likely with sleeve to have vitamin deficiencies and may need more supplements.
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That's odd that they would call out the sleeve as a concern, rather than the bypass, which actually bypasses some of your intestines. A sleeve just reduces the size of the stomach, and is not mal-absorptive. Most people will report constipation after surgery, but some/many have periods of diarrhea, perhaps caused by constipation remedies? I don't know much about UC, but I think I would get a second opinion from a GI doc, and ask the bariatric surgeon about your concerns. I calculate your BMI as 36, which is only qualifying for a WLS if you have other co-morbidities like diabetes, apnea, etc. While you can have WLS at a lower BMI if you pay out of pocket, I would warn you that you may not lose as much weight as you think, and the risks for you are almost certainly higher than for people who aren't in your situation.
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Hi everyone! My name is Anthony and I'm 31 years old. I've struggled with being overweight all of my adult life. I am just about 5'9" and currently weight 245 lbs. It may not seem like I have to lose as much as some others and a lot of people tell me that I don't look like I weigh that much, but I know that I don't like the way I feel or look. I have back and knee pain, especially when I am standing for too long. It's also difficult for me to exercise at this weight. I've lost weight in the past via diet and/or medications but it always manages to come back on. I'm strongly considering the gastric sleeve. My only worry is that I did have my colon removed when I was 16 due to severe Ulcerative Colitis. I now have what's called a "j-pouch", which is basically when they form a new bowel out of your small intestine so that you don't need an ostomy/colostomy bag (I did have one for 3 months in between the 2 surgeries - first surgery to remove the colon, second to reverse it and make the pouch). I've checked with my doctors and one of the colorectal surgeons said he doesn't recommend the gastric sleeve and a couple of others said their only concern would be having urgent bowel movements due to having less of a digestive tract, but told me to check with the bariatric surgeons to make sure. The bariatric surgeon said he thinks it would probably make me have LESS bowel movements since I would be eating less and the food would be moving slower through my system. Wish me luck, I am having another virtual consultation next month!
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You've heard and read this before: We all lose at our own rates. Comparing with others is just another way we've learned to beat ourselves up over weight. And, most everyone experiences stalls throughout the weight loss process. I'd bet dollars to donuts you started with less excess weight than those around you. The closer to goal you are the slower your weight loss will be. If people around you are losing more it's because they have more to lose. But today is your lucky day as I have the sure fire solution to each of these problems: Get off the scale. You won't be able to compare your weight loss which is apparently causing you some psychic pain. You won't see the depressing stalls. For the important aspects of your program there is one thing you absolutely don't need: A scale. You just need to do what you are doing, following your plan to a T. Keep it up and you will get there. The "No Scale" thing wasn't really my choice. I was too large to weigh on home scales, so I could only weigh at follow-ups. I did learn how not focusing on the scale relieved me of a lot of angst. When I could finally weigh at home I chose not to. All these years later I still don't weigh at home, now only at my annual physicals. When it comes to counting calories... Well, I never did it. My plan was to eat 3 meals per day, each of 3-4 oz protein, 1oz veggies/other. This gets you all your requirements. 3-4 oz protein 3 times per day gets you 60g of protein. 1oz veggies/other 3 times per day will not be chock full of calories. Along with the other simple dos and don'ts we are doing fine. Heck, this is still my plan. So, everything I see says you have a good plan and are following it. This is the path to long term success. Take the win. Continued good luck, Tek
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September Surgery Buddies!!
lizonaplane replied to happilylacey's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had so many clothes that were too tight on me, since I had previously lost 100 lbs then gained almost all of it back. Now I'm below the weight at my last lowest weight, and I'm still able to wear some of those clothes. Not all of them were the right style (I bought them thinking I would have to be dressier and even though I'm working onsite, I still don't need to be THAT dressy), so I gave away some things I never wore and I've bought some things I wear a lot in smaller sizes, plus at the thrift store. I was a size 24/3x and now I'm a size 14/L. Except in Columbia brand, which runs small.
