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Hi Everyone, I got my surgery date, January 8, 2009, for RNY. Now I am so nervous, with the holidays coming on, my 49th birthday next week, and then surgery next month. I can't hardly eat! I am losing weight quickly, which would normally be a good thing, but at this rate my BMI will be too low to qualify for surgery! Has anyone else been so nervous that they can't hardly eat??? I thought I would be having the "Last Supper Syndrome" by now and gobbling up food like crazy. Probably by the time I have to go on the restricted two weeks diet I will be hungry as a horse and going nutso every time I pass a fast food joint! LOL!!!! Lisa
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Major Question...Pre-Op...Feeling really lost and indecisive.
rking replied to Eshadowgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i agree. it is YOUR decision. You can lose the weight with the sleeve. -
Major Question...Pre-Op...Feeling really lost and indecisive.
rking replied to Eshadowgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i agree. it is YOUR decision. You can lose the weight with the sleeve. i agree. it is YOUR decision. You can lose the weight with the sleeve. i agree. it is YOUR decision. You can lose the weight with the sleeve. i agree. it is YOUR decision. You can lose the weight with the sleeve. -
3 weeks out, gained 4 lbs...DISCOURAGED!
juliegeraci replied to Wayne446's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What you are experiencing is normal. I once gained 7 lbs in between fills. You will be okay after you get some restriction in a few weeks. Typically 6 weeks after surgery you can get a fill. Good luck. -
Please help! I am completely freaked out!
SleeveNZ replied to drea22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
U hear ya! Going through the same thing as you. Sleeved a week or 2 after you. I havent stalled yet (except for 10 days at the start) - down 65lbs and last week gained 3lbs and am stuck on that. Mid-cycle so period isn't coming up. So hard not being disheartened and thinking this is end of road huh! I have slacked on exercise and could do better with water as well. -
Disappointed in myself
Veronica Page replied to Brandalyn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How much would you of lost without the surgery...ask yourself that and it will total change your perception on the whole thing! Congrats that is an awesome weight loss! -
A scary diagnosis and a perspective shift on surgery
newmebithebypass replied to Ylime's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow guys im sending hugs to you. I also believe in the random chaos of the universe connecting one event to another leading us on the path where we happen to be as we are right now. When i won my disability case and the weight just kept piling on i knew. That is why in September i will be going under and hopefully changing my life for the better come what may Sent from my LGLS676 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Its been a while
MommyofFive replied to MommyofFive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
December 2012 surgery. Starting weigh 246. Current weight 157. -
Embarrassed by My Six Year Old
7 Bites_Jen posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am sitting here on the couch typing away and he starts playing with the skin on the underside of my upper arm. "Stop that!" I say. "But mama, it's funny! It's all wibbly-wobbly and stuff!" He replies as he continues to bat at it like a kitten batting at a ball of yarn. Yep. This is what a 100-lb loss gets ya! LOL That's okay. I'd rather have loose skin on my arms than an extra 100 pounds any day!! What's an embarrassing moment you've had since losing weight? -
Had to have an emergency unfill
funky_monkey800 replied to rose2014's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Also congrats on your weight loss!!! Amazing! -
I was sleeved with dr kelly on 09/02 and like you I carry most all my weight in my stomach. My legs and arms are small, and my butt if you could call it that (lol) not really much there at all. I remember when I wanted to tone up and lose weight I worked on the stair master and elipictical those were so good for toning. Plus I use to love to run on the treadmill and my belly fat seem to melt away. I am just now trying to get back to the gym every other day, because I am in no way ready for running. I will have to work at that, but I have never seen the weight fall of so fast as I did when I got up to running. Each day I would run for as long as I could and then rest and before I knew it I could run for an entire hour. Talk about over all toning that made everything tight. At a year of working on the treadmill I was up to running at 7speed for an hour, wow that felt good. Then I became pg, had my son and haven't been back to the gym consistently in 4 years. Also, gym people tell me to add 15 minutes of weights everyday from the beginning, but for some reason I just couldn't get into weights. All though they really do the body good. I just found it boring. but seriously running will melt your belly. Let me know how it goes... Good luck! Laura
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Third & Fourth Week Post OP
Castle812 replied to @Ashley@'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Christine, you are doing wonderful! Great weight loss I lost 23 lbs since surgery date of 4/25. Take Care, Carol -
Third & Fourth Week Post OP
happyheather replied to @Ashley@'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi ashley, i just had my first fill yesterday. I was starving when on the mushie and liquids too!!!! you are not crazy!!!! I was so moody and crabby!! I just wasnt ever expecting to be so hungry. I found out that its not so easy!!!! I ate more, but i ate healty lots of protein and bannans and yougurt. I didnt gain. As long as you eat smart you should be good. Its tuff!!! And your family will be no help, because they dont get it!!! I just got " well you did this to lose weight" So dont eat" Well they dont know. Its just a very hard few weeks and you pass through it. -
Husband Suddenly NOT Supporting Surgery
lisabug replied to daezeey's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My hubby still thinks that I am insane for doing this. He doesn't say anything negative, but doesn't think that I will follow through with this like everything else I've tried. He asked me if I was going to miss eating whatever I want. I will miss it I'm sure, but I will not miss being 250 lbs. He also has insecurities about me losing the weight and not wanting to be with him anymore. I think it is natural for them to go through all of this. My hubby has been much better over the last few days. It has finally sunk in that I am doing this with or without him. He has decided to go along this wild ride with me. Give your hubby some time. This is starting to become real for him and he has emotions to deal with too. You are his wife for better or worse. They love us now as we are and don't completely understand why we feel the need to change. Of course we all say for our health, but it is so much more than that. I would be lying if I said that was the reason I am doing this completely. Be honest with him about all the reasons. Some how it seems to help with the insecurites. This is 100% about you and not him and not your relationship. Good luck and be patient. I was ready to give up but give him time to work through this. -
Husband Suddenly NOT Supporting Surgery
daezeey replied to daezeey's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks so much for all the support and kind words. Yesterday was a bit better as I let the anger go. Also I know in my mind and heart that I am moving forward with this no matter what other people think of it. That includes my hubby, I know he loves me no matter what and that fear is likely playing a big role in this attitude change. Sometimes I just find any advice from him hard to take as he is 5'6" and weighs a whole 130. To give you a visual on what that looks like, I buy him size small shirts and they fit a little big, pants are size 32 waist which are actually a bit big on him but he likes them a little bit loose. When we married he was a size 29 waist and I found it incredibly difficult to find him adult clothing that fit without looking way too big. To top it off his entire family consists of mostly average size and thin people. So he has never dealt with the weight stuff until he met me and my side of the family. Did I Thanks again for all the words of encouragement as I have boarded this train and refuse to get off until I reach my GOAL STATION -
1 week stall!!!! UUGGGGHHHH Are you serious!!!!!!
Nicole W replied to Hip's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in the same boat. I lost about 9 pounds in the first week, and haven't lost since. I was talking to my surgeon today and he said that this weight loss isn't going to be a steady decline, it's going to be more like stairs. We're going to lose, stall, lose, stall... which is frustrating but he said as long as it's coming off, we have to be proud of that! I'm right there with ya. -
1 week stall!!!! UUGGGGHHHH Are you serious!!!!!!
Amanda131 replied to Hip's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Hip- I was in the same boat as you. I actually ddn't lose a single pound week 2 or 3. But, I stayed the course and have dropped crazy weight in the weeks that followed (45 pounds in 6 weeks- 30 of the those pounds came in weeks 4,5 and 6). I guess the moral of the post is to stay focused on the end goal, eat and exercise right and things will eventually shake out the way they are supposed to. Granted, saying all that still doesn't make the frustration any easier to manage when that damn scale won't move! Good luck! Amanda -
Question To Old Timers
Back~To~Amy replied to vnjones's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am not an old timer but wanted to comment. I hope you don't mind. I a, part of a weekly support group run by a psychologist who is very involved with obese people and WLS people. He said the number one reason people aren't successful with the sleeve, either losing weight or maintaining it, is because of grazing. So, my advice to you is to work on stopping that. It is a very slippery slope. Good luck to you! -
What am I doing wrong?(weight problems)
Amanda R posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I track my calories on mfp. I eat around 1700-2,000 and exercise anywhere between 300-400 calories a day. I was down to 276 from 278 which is a big feat for me since for some reason I am not losing any weight. We ended up going out to eat and I probably had about 500 calories more than I should for that day, but figure no biggie I was going to burn it off from all the extra walking and such we were doing. Boy was I wrong. I gained 3 pounds in 1 day!!. I'm now up to almost 280. I'm about to freak because I have to weigh in soon. I thought maybe I just had too much salt or something and waited to try and weigh myself again the next day-nope still says almost 280. -
Me too.. I know most on here have had fills?? I went Monday and he pulled out .75cc I was filled 2 months ago to 1.5cc... Still have no clue where the rest of the fill went?? Then he fill me to over 2.??cc I feel a little restriction but I'm back today eatting 5 small meals. I just want to get my protein in so I'll start losing weight again. I'm going to give it a few weeks but If I'm still eating I'm going again for another fill.. I'm like you I wish I knew what that magic # was so I could have him fill me to it.. Sorry I'm no help!
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Yep...stalls are most definitely a part of the process. I've learned to look at them in a positive light. During stalls your body usually shrinks and reduces in inches to catch up to the weight loss. Keep pushing! You will get there!
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Sorry this is so long, but I am so frustrated this morning. I only have 1.25cc in a 4cc band. I've had 2 fills up to 1.5cc and each time the extra 1/4cc had to be taken out because I couldn't eat. Last time I thought maybe I didn't wait long enough for the swelling to settle before I had it taken out so this time I waited 2 weeks. It was over Christmas and New Years..I was miserable. Finally, my best friend and hubby made me call the doctor. I lost 13.9 lbs in those two weeks. After the fill was removed, I gained 5 lbs. I could live with that, I hadn't eaten in two weeks. Then the next couple of weeks I lost 1.5 and 6.5 lbs. This morning (I weigh every Monday morning), I had GAINED 13.2 lbs. I have been careful, I am exercising. I just can't seem to get to that 100 lb lost mark. Granted I am thankful for every pound I have lost. But it's not enough. I'm only 5'3" ranging between 206 and 193 is not good enough. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?
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For those of you 3 months or more out...
Can'tweight replied to Ready4aNewLife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 3/16/11...I am 3 mo's out and feel fantastic!! I started at 251 before pre-op diet and have lost 45 lbs to date. Here are just a few things I have noticed: No more aching joints Not as out of breath when walking up and down 3 flights to my apartment Not as hot No diabetes meds No liver pains Not hungry all the time Love going to the stores to try on clothes and find I need a SMALLER size Not tired all the time as before Feel younger More active with my family TMI...Being able to clean my ENTIRE body with out struggling TMI...Being able to wipe with ease after going potty But the BEST THING is....Making love with my husband!! Who has also lost weight as he has been drinking my Protein shakes- 3 times a day and a sensible meal for dinner. He's lost 20 lbs. Yea Pookie!! After gaining so much weight through our 18 year marriage...sex was quite difficult and not worth having. Now?? Well...let's just say everything is A-O-K in the boudoir!! -
I will add too... with the bypass you lose weight quick........ my 2 best real life girl friends have both had the RNY... One OPEN (4 years post op) and one LAP (2 years post op) Both lost around 120 lbs in the first year.... One now has gained a significant amount of weight back because she NEVER suffered from Dumping and could eat anything without suffering, but because of this her pouch is stretched back out and she is to the point of depression where she will not disclose exactly how much she has gained back...... she is now wishing that she could get the band around her newly stretched out pouch......... my other friend just had a tummy tuck and a boob lift and is doing fine. Both have that "look" that bypass patients often get because of the lack of nutrients..... I will say that both my friends are glad they had it done. Even the one who has gained... she is still significantly down from her top weight, but it is now a struggle to lose since her pouch is stretched back out.
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Help! Kinda Stressed...
Peg Haggerty Hefti replied to sleevemeup's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Ankle weights...that is too funny. When I was weighed they didn't have me take my shoes off so I think you will be fine that day for your weigh in.
