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I feel like I have no familial support for my surgery.
vikingbeast replied to itami o's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow. Let's call a spade a spade—that is abuse on their part. But screw them. They're not going to be supportive no matter what. Let's talk about the reality here. Are there people who could lose 100 lbs. on their own with diet and exercise? Yes. And they all have something they'd really like to sell you. It is NOT the easy way out. It is basically giving you a lifesaving tool—the TEMPORARY ability to restrict your calories and not be starving hungry and tempted to undo it. Basically you are going to get a year or so to reevaluate your relationship with food without having things like a sugar addiction hanging over your head. But it is still diet and exercise. I wish I could beam into your head the wonderment I feel as I shrink down. I'm 6 feet tall and have lost 85 pounds in four months (including pre-op). I haven't broken out into a random sweat; I can work all day (physical labor) and just be tired when the other guys are tired; I can run and jump and fit in spaces meant for average size human beings; I can buy clothes in normal stores; I don't have any comorbidities anymore, and in fact when I got Covid, it was mild and my doctor said my weight loss almost certainly helped with that. tl;dr You do this for you, and the hell with what your gaslighting parents say. Psychiatric ward, my hind foot. -
Do You loose weight slower
Neubian60466 replied to Neubian60466's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Karen Dean thnx so much for the words of confidence, the weight seems to be coming off pretty steady now so I’m feeling a lil better -
Severe back,stomach and coccyx pain 13 weeks post op
Charotera303 replied to Aymen's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I read about this before my surgery back in November 2021. Gallstone formation is a known complication due to fast weight loss. Sending you lots of healing energy. Let us know if you are doing the cholecystectomy. I will have my 3 mo follow-up soon and I will discuss this cos you can take something to prevent the gallstone formation. -
January 2022 Surgery Buddies
bls0311 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had my surgery on Jan 4th as well. Had the sleeve like 6 years ago, but gained a lot of weight back. All is going well so far. I see my doctor this Thursday for follow up and hopefully I go on soft foods! -
Thanks I think it’s time to visit my hair dresser. I have been scared to make any major changes until the weight loss is where I’m comfortable but I don’t want long stringy hair.
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I realize this is an older thread, but i’m with @The Greater Fool on this one. Just because it comes “easy” doesn’t mean it is isn’t real / deserved / worthy / earned. If I get an A in Math without studying, is my A not really an A because my classmate stayed up all night most nights this semester to get the same A? If I had the best trainers and access to facilities growing up, with an small army of people to support me, is my gold medal at the Olympics not really a gold medal? ….and if I lost weight with the help of WLS, or plastics, or whatever, am I not really skinny? Spoiler alert: I am.
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I’m sad and I don’t know what to do.
GradyCat replied to NYCGirl_'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes! It's possible! I gained maybe 25-30 COVID pounds and just lost them all. My stomach did what it was supposed to do (sleeve) and still worked as a tool 3 years post-WLS. It still works! I just went back to the basics of tracking EVERYTHING I eat, working out, focusing on protein and water and THE WEIGHT CAME OFF! I'm now on Weight Watchers to keep this momentum going. Believe in yourself. You can do it! -
Aaand here was go again round 2- 20 years later
Karen Dean replied to Ethel6's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm waiting to have a gastroscopy to see what can be done. Like you I had RNY 21 years ago, weight regain, god awful reflux, bloating etc. Surgeon want to have a look to see if the anamostosis is OK and if there is leakage from the pouch to the remnant stomach, which back then they left the old stomach in. Which can contribute to the weight regain and the reflux. He will only do a revision abdominally, so interested to hear how you get on. -
You did NOT take the easy way out. WLS is just a tool . . . you did the hard work yourself. I hope your husband will use you as a role model and want to lose weight and improve himself as well. I hope you two have been going to the gym together,
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November Surgery Buddies!!!
Zoedragonfly replied to Tristenhilpert97's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
What surgery did you have? I had DS and I’m a little more than a month out. I was very close to same starting weight as you on surgery day. I lost a significant amount for my first week follow up, but it doesn’t seem to be super noticeable, so I’m losing motivation. I’ve a long-time scale phobia, so I’m not really checking. I don’t go back to my surgeon for a follow-up until March, but I feel like I’m maybe gaining, not losing. I tolerate everything. Over the holidays I even had things I shouldn’t. Nothing seems to kick back. I’m a little concerned, actually. I feel like I can eat way more than I’m supposed to be able to eat as well. Can anyone drink a whole premier protein shake at a sitting? Because I’ve been able to since I started full liquids, and it’s freaking me out. You should be really really proud of yourself, Tristen! Sticking to the plan is super tough, and you are doing great! Don’t lose focus! -
I used Ramsey Healthcare at the Woodlands in Kettering. My surgeon was Mr Sutton and bariatric nurse was Emma. They were and are an amazing team. Yes I paid a premium, but I have so much after care and lifetime support. I interviewed 3 different surgeons across the country before I made my decision and I am glad I chose him. Within 6 weeks of first consultation I was in and having my surgery. i had my surgery in 13th July, I weighed 15 stone. I now weight 9 stone 10. I have had no complications at all! I used a bank loan to fund this as the interest rate was more favourable. It did cost me £10k but it’s the best money I have ever spent! i also have an on hand dietician and an app which has lifetime support and contact with a range of professionals good luck in your journey!! 😊
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I used Nuffield through a company called Healthier Weight that was recommended by my surgeon, this was after being told in July that the NHS waiting list was at least three years and I decided that was too long to wait to get my life back together. My operation was in November so I didn't have long to wait in the grand scheme of things and I can't fault any of the care I have received.
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Congratulations!! This makes me so happy for you! Especially that you‘re bettering your relationship with food. Thats huge! I‘m curious. Have you had any weight stalls? I‘m plus/minus around the same time as you and I‘m currently in my second three week long ish stall 😬
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November Surgery Buddies!!!
Spinoza replied to Tristenhilpert97's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Jenn, how have you been? And how is the weight loss coming along? -
Revision surgery: Why will this time be different?
incredibleshrinkingnurse replied to KSW22's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my VSG 7/2015. I never felt much restriction and was hungry from the start. I restricted my calories to 800 per day and followed all the rules for the first 3 months and lost 60lbs… then my mother in law was dropped on my doorstep. LONG story but I was the sole provider for my husband and 2 small kids, working 12 hour night shifts. She had stage 4 emphysema and end stage esophageal cancer with alcoholic dementia to boot. Our house was tiny. She was 69 and weighed 65 lbs … let’s just say I was a bit stressed. I stopped counting calories. I plateaued for a full year and then started gaining. I’m now 6.5 years out and just 27 lbs from where I started. I’m hesitant to revise. My bariatrician tells me people tend to not have as much success with revision. I chose a sleeve because I didn’t want to risk not being able to absorb medications I need but my GERD is so bad I may not have a choice. I’d love to hear if anyone had a similar struggle with their initial surgery and were successful with the second. Those in the thread who had the scar tissue and hernia repair, surely they will allow a follow up procedure. -
Palak Paneer is definitely yummy. The usual style is made with cubes of cottage cheese (Paneer). But cubes rarely come in low fat or skim milk option. Hence I can't use the regular type for now. I simply substitute cottage cheese cubes for skim milk or 1% cottage cheese in the curry. Taste is more or less same and protein quality is great for this phase of weight loss. But since you're almost 3 years (I think) post-Op, you can easily do cottage cheese cubes. Paneer (cottage cheese) blocks can be found in certain western groceries otherwise easily found at any Indian grocery and in TO you'll have no issue finding Indian groceries.
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Feeling guilty eating not as healthy as i could
Arabesque replied to Annalaura88's topic in Food and Nutrition
Eating a few more vegetables than you’re ‘supposed to’ is not going to stretch out your tummy or ruin your weight loss. Unless you’re frequently eating huge portions of high fat, high carb, high sugar foods I wouldn’t worry. Out of curiosity, how far along are you? I ask because as you progress and are able to eat larger portions you’ll find the dilemma of protein vs vegetables isn’t as much of an issue. Just eat your protein first & if you can eat a little more choose vegetables. I like @ShoppGirl’s suggestion to eat vegetables as a snack. There’s a lot to learn & it takes time to discover what works for you. Because we’ve either been where you are or are still working our way through it. We understand & want you to be successful. It’s why we’re all happy to share our experiences & what we’ve learnt along the way. The reason you feel more satisfied eating a smaller portion of toast than vegetables is that the toast tends to swell in your tummy & sit more heavily. It’s why many of us are advised to avoid bread, pasta & rice while losing. (I still avoid them - can’t get my protein in & I feel blah!) Depending on how you cook them they’re relatively low calorie & you’ll get way more nutrients from the vegetables than the toast. I’ve always loved vegetables so eating so few in the beginning was very strange. I remember that first single green bean I was able to eat. So excited. Then I just slowly added a few more as I was able. At 2.6yrs post surgery I eat about 3 ozs of protein & about 1 cup of vegetables & sometimes a meal is only protein. But that works for me. Have a chat with your dietician about portion size (volume vs weight) & calories. It may put your mind at ease. -
1 month post-Op work out/Exercise?
Arabesque replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I’d stick to walking too for another month or so to ensure you’re fully healed. Then you could try some light weights or resistance bands. I’ve never been a gym person either & bought a treadmill years ago. But it’s actually just where I’m storing a large tub of clothes that are too big at the moment 😉. -
The sipping, like the staged returned to eating, is there for a reason, to support your healing. So don’t rush to drink more than a sip to begin. I can’t recall when I could drink more than a sip but it was months after surgery. I think I was able to reduce the time between sips from 5 mins to 2 or 3 after a month or two??? Are the hormones. Now how long that will persist is anyone’s guess. As you lose weight you will be releasing the oestrogen that was stored in your fat hence the fun hormonal roller coaster: the emotions, erratic periods, heavier, lighter, more or less frequent, more or less cramping, etc. I was menopausal & my symptoms disappeared for about 12 months post surgery (was close to my current weight). Even started reducing my HRT but then they all came back ☹️.
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November Surgery Buddies!!!
LouLouM replied to Tristenhilpert97's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I haven't been keeping track of dates and weight, but I feel like a slow loser too. No surprise as I don't have a thyroid. I'm in my 5th week and hitting a stall. I was on the pre-op diet for a week before surgery and have lost a total of 28 lbs. I am so very happy because I can SEE and FEEL the difference, but the number of pounds and this current stall do kind of get me down a little bit. -
Extreme stress with weight gain 3 years post op
Mommake replied to lulu06's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am three years out I also gain weight. After my poppa passed away it was 2 years on new years eve .and I was so depressed about it and started gaining weight. Trying to get my on track and now my thyroid is off the charts and I am so mad at myself about it. Sent from my SM-T307U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Congratulations on the weight loss and the 18 years. A lot to celebrate.
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Hello all! I had the SADI-S on July 24, 2020. I weighed 393 pounds at my highest and 368 on the day of surgery. I am so excited because today I finally made it to onederland! When I started out I was hoping to get at least down to 200 pounds. I am so happy to be officially under that number now and I hope to go even lower. My weight has slowed down a lot in the last few months and sometimes it's hard to stay motivated but I am not giving up! My wonderful, supportive husband gave me the shirt I'm wearing in this pic to celebrate. It came last week and he wouldn't let me open it and I thought it was something for the anniversary of the day we met, which also happens to be 18 years ago today. I was so surprised by the shirt. Anyway. I just wanted to share because I am so excited and had to tell someone who understands. [emoji4] Sent from my Pixel 5a using BariatricPal mobile app
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I feel like I have no familial support for my surgery.
Guest replied to itami o's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi man - So here's the science: at your weight, you won't ever get to a 'healthy' weight by diet and exercise. Your parents may not know this. They're from a generation where being gay was a mental disorder, schizophrenics were put in confinement, and doctors happily prescribed amphetamines for women going on vacation so they could work even harder with kids AND a husband to care for 24/7. This doesn't excuse their abusive behavior. But you can only control how you react, you can't control their abuse. If they say they'll go to a psychiatric ward because their son is having needed metabolic surgery, repeat the sentence to them and ... OK so what you're saying is that if I have needed surgery, you will go to a psychiatric ward? Well, that does actually sound like a good idea. I'll come visit, I promise. Or throw it back. If they say you have no discipline, remind them they're the ones who claim they'll have a mental breakdown over their child having needed surgery. Is that discipline? Sounds weak to me. ... what I'm saying is: live your life. It's your life. F*ck them. -
6 Almost 6 months out and have lost
♡MyCurves replied to Ready21's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm 11 weeks post op. Have lost 37 lbs after VSG, but lost weight prior to surgery, so I'm down a total of 65lbs rn. I aim for at least 800cal a day...to 1000cal. Also try to get in at least 80-100g of protein daily as well. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app
