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My surgeon also told me to eat slowly and for one meal I should take minimum 45 minutes (except Breakfast and snack can take at least 30 minutes) and I have 3 years to practice this so that I won't gain weight again for life. (Now I'm so afraid of the after 3 years)
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What a pain!!! I had this for years...my Dr. said my weight had little to do with it... he said he had never had a farmer with this condition... nurses, factory workers, teachers...folks on their feet, on concrete, with poor shoes...he recommends walking shoes..good ones~ the best help is exercise...get a 2X6 or a 2X8 about 3 feet long...place the ball of the feet on the edge, raise your self up on your tip toes and count to three, then drop your heels down to the floor and count to three...repeat about 10 times 3 times a day---- it took me about 3 months but I was back to normal ,,,they do surgery for this but I know another teacher in my building who had the surgery and she is still having trouble... I recommend doing the exercise and trying to get back on your feet that way.. it should have no effect on your surgery...it's just tendons and ligaments that are too tight... GOOD LUCK with your feet and surgery..if you work where you cant wear athletic shoes..get your dr to write you a note --- you can not get this to get better wearing dress shoes...that don't offer you good support!
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If I never got stuck, I never would have had to change my eating methods, and would never had to change the foods I eat...which means I never would have undergone any Behavior Modification, meaning I never would have lost the weight. In other words I never should have had this surgery in the first place... Sure getting stuck is not pleasant...nor is it pleasant to touch a hot stove...sooner or later we all learn... If I had a dollar for all the times I got stuck.......but I learned, and have not had the pleasure in a long time.
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Newly banded in Minneapolis
hsj replied to doxborough's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Deb. I am from Minnesota as well. I am about and hour north. My information is all with the insurance company right now. They have had it for a week. So I am just WAITING for the approavl and the surgery date. Good luck on your weight loss. What Hosp did you go through? I am using Unity in Fridley. Heather -
Hello fellow pumper!! I am pre op, and i just waiting for my first appointment with the surgeon to set my surgery date. Im scared about low blood sugars too. But i know i need to get my weight under control. Ive tried everything. When is your surgery date?
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From the album: Life Before WLS
Horses are my true passion. This was 10/22/18, the same day as my first WLS appointment. After surgery and weight loss, I intend to ride this girl in 25-50 mile endurance races. A dream of mine!© Carly
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The hope is...
mnbsleeve replied to A Little Less Dave's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
HI Dave, I know how scary this decision is. It's true that it takes courage and determination. It sounds like you have done quite a bit of soul searching and that your struggles have been huge. I can tell you that for me, in the short 8 weeks that I have been sleeved, I have found tremendous benefits to my health. My energy is so much better but mostly my outlook on life has improved 100%!!!! I won't lie and say the're haven't been ups and downs (scale not moving at times, a little pain returning to my incisions after it was gone, difficulty getting in proteins) But, it has always passed!!!! and I know it will pass. I accept that it is a process, NOT an over night transformation. However, all in all, it is a fast process! and that keeps me so happy, positive and motivated because, again, I *know* that each day I will move forward with this sleeve! It is great that week to week something good happens. And I just feel happy. I know that in a few months from now, a year from now etc. I will be even further along! It is great to read on these boards about people's successes, even if they've had a few struggles here and there. I think most everyone seems to have benefits of daily improvements in health, activity level, optimism, confidence boosts, in addition to weight loss. This surgery is totally doable!!! The benefits when weighed against the detriments of our weight issues are tremendous. Most of us don't get to this place on a whim. We don't take this lightly. We are prepared to do some hard work. But we know our efforts will pay off. I've said this before, we are so lucky to be able to take advantage of this science/technology/advancement, whatever you want to call it. I'm 48. I wish it was available 15 years ago! LOL I definitely have no regrets. I wish you the best of luck on this journey as well as great health an energy. I think you are going to do GREAT!!!! Looking forward to reading more about your journey and progress!!!!! -
I have heard of it being done before, but here is a easier option,, did you have your weight documented anywhere before the weight loss?
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Liver was still too large had to abort surgery
nia2nite replied to pbay's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow, I am sorry to hear this. But I am curious to know what is the plan now. I had my surgery and after, the doc called my mom and told her that I had thae largest stomach he had ever removed. He also told her my liver was enlarged, and it will go back to its normal size after I loose some weight. Keep your head up. Set your mind as if you had the surgery, and do the same things to help you loose. You can do it! -
My doctor told me if I have a fever or hard time swallowing, that I need to call them or go to the E.R. asap! Height: 5'0" Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs. Surgery date: 2/13/17 Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs). Current weight: 185.2 My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.
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If you've been doing low carb, start eating carbs. I'm not saying load up on white carbs, but don't avoid carbs anymore. I'm supposed to eat 100 gr of carbs per day without fail, and I'm supposed to aim for 100gr of Protein, but usually hit 80gr. You can not be in ketosis while pregnant, as it causes fetal brain damage. Also, you'll need to make sure you get on a good quality Vitamin, including folic acid, sublingual b12, and Vitamin D. I'm able to continue my Celebrate multi vitamin with Iron because it's actually better formulated than most pre-natals. I'm 13.5 weeks pregnant, however I am much further out than you, and can probably eat more than you can considering I'm 23 months post-op so I have zero issues eating enough food to support me and a developing baby. Depending on your pre-pregnancy weight, you'll need to shoot for 1400-1800 calories a day. For me at 131lbs at 7 weeks pregnant, they advised that I needed a minimum of 1700 calories a day and 100oz of Water. juice, milk, and all other fluids are just extra on top of that 100oz of water. The baby will take from you what it needs. It is your body that can suffer through the pregnancy. Make sure you have your dentist monitor your teeth as they can weaken. As for weight gain, I'm 13.5 weeks out, and I've gained about 7lbs of the 30-35lbs they want me to gain. Most babies born to WLS mothers are born normal weight. My ob and even my high risk ob haven't dealt with a VSG pregnancy so they couldn't comment on my "gain", but they did say "You shouldn't have any problem because all of our banded mommies gain a bunch of weight". I just kind of laughed. I've seen some RNY patients gain 50-70lbs in a pregnancy, but they had other issues with food. I am having trouble with some foods including dense protein, and my lactose intolerance is back in full effect. Not to mention night time reflux has hit me a few times in the last few weeks, and that is a total b!tch. There is a pregnancy after WLS forum on obesityhelp.com but I can't stand posting over there. It just doesn't work for me, I've tried a few times, but it just irritates the hell out of me. VSG does NOT throw me into being high risk, but it very well could with you being so early out of surgery. I have other medical conditions that are contributing to me being high risk. Best wishes ! ! !
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The Scale Won't Budge. Stall Help Please..
Amoe replied to AngieG0410's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am almost 5 weeks out and have been stalled for almost two. My scale has been up and down two lbs that whole time. But I agree, your body just needs time to catch up. I have noticed a considerable difference in inches during this stall. Just relax and let your body do its thing. If you allow your body a chance to catch up with the weight lose you will have less saggy skin And with that said I need to follow my own advice because this stall is driving me crazy lol!!! -
So, I'm in my 9th week, and I noticed I'm eating about 6 oz a meal. I wrote my NUT and she told me 4 meals at 6 oz a day. No snacking, nothing else. I have been seeing another nutritionist (not a bariatric specialist, but still very good..), and she tells me I have to have SOME kind of snack in between...mainly to keep blood sugar stable (I'm not diabetic, but still...). I find I still get hungry after about an hour of my meals. Now, I'm afraid to eat anything else! I've been stalled at the same weight for about 2 weeks, and I don't know if that is why, or if it's just typical stall... Is there anyone else who feels this way? I feel like I'm eating so much and that I'm much more hungry than most Please tell me I'm not alone?
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Everyone is so different & loses at different rates. Most people I've seen on here based on their signatures, lose anywhere from 10 - 30 lbs the first month depending on how much they have to lose & such. People who are more overweight generally lose more than those who have less to lose, but even that isn't always true. There are too many factors that go into each of us losing. It's important not to compare yourself to others & also to take measurements & not just weight. Sometimes the scale won't move, but the inches will. It's important to rejoice in your own journey and not focus on comparing to others though. Personally, I lost 12.6 lbs in my 2-week pre-op diet and 18 lbs my first month after surgery. I'm 5'8.5" & started with about 130 lbs to lose. Again, we're all so different though that even if two people are the same height and weight, they'll lose at different rates.
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The loss of weight varies from one person to another. But don't be discouraged of youu think you haven't loss or loss enough weight fast enough. As weeks go on you will lose because your food consumption is much less and a Shod be healthy.
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Oh, the good ol' days when the decision about what a patient needs, or should have, rested solely with the doctor and the patient. Seems wrong to be denied weight loss surgery because you gained weight! That's the whole point of WLS.
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Congratulations on your weight loss.....you sure lost a lot of weight in a very short period of time....
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Unofficial pre-op diet, getting started..
RedTulips3 replied to Ready4it's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am also not banded yet. I'm scheduled for this coming January, which is a while from now. I figured that I shouldn't wait until then to lose the weight from the band, so I started now. I'm doing low-carb because it worked great in the past(50lbs) and I felt healthy while doing it. As I see it, I can enjoy this weight loss while eating the things I like on this diet and I'll have less to lose with the band! And I know I only have to do it until January and won't gain it back (like you said trystelle). The surgery is a great motivation to stick to my diet even when I'm bored with it. I feel like my low-carb diet right now is practice for the band too. I can't have liquid calories like regular soda and ice cream and in general I'm controlling what I'm putting into my mouth as opposed to eating whatever I want. I did practice the chewing, and man, it's so much chewing for 1 bite. After 2 bites I get annoyed with it and just go back to normal chewing. Maybe when surgery is a little closer, I'll do a practice run of shakes and slow chewing. Trystelle- what were you doing that you lost 40lbs? Just chewing slower? Eating bandster sized portions with shakes? Or were you doing a diet? -
Unofficial pre-op diet, getting started..
trystelle replied to Ready4it's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good for you-I took the same route and "practiced" for the band while I waited through the process. I lost 40 pounds during this time. I also started walking a little each day. I think it made the surgery easier and maybe even safer. And you know that once you get the band you won't gain it back. Best of luck on your journey. -
Oh gosh that means I'll have to weight forever !!!
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I was offered both options, and I went with bypass from the beginning. My reasons were because I have reflux and nausea on my own (the sleeve can make this worse), and there has been years and years of long term studies done on the bypass, but not the same for sleeve. Years ago, people thought lap band was the way to go, but we're now learning that it doesn't work all that well and there have been many complications, and lot of revisions. I'm not saying that the sleeve will turn out to be the same "fad" surgery, but the research just isn't there for it like the bypass is. Also, there have been studies that show the bypass is actually more effective at long term weight loss than the sleeve. I'm 5'2 230 pounds, so I qualify for both surgeries, but I'm not so big that I need more drastic measures, I just want to have only one surgery, done right the first time. I don't want to be sleeved and then have to do revision surgery later because it's not as effective as bypass. As far as the dumping goes, I actually WANT that as a tool to keep me, and my weight, in check. I feel like my weight is a big enough problem in my life to have surgery for it, so I'm going to go all-in, and get the bypass. My surgery is scheduled for December 29th. SO excited!!
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I am almost 11 months post opp and the last 2-3 month I have seen a dramatic halt in weight loss. It's to the point that I feel like I should have went with bypass instead of sleeve. At what point did you see the slow down? Did anyone plateau before they were even close to the goal? And did you do anything in particular to get the weight loss going again?
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I started seeing a slowdown in weight loss around 13 months post OP and now the scale is hardly moving. I read that the rate will be high at first and will slow down as you about to reach your goal weight. I still want to lose 5 kg more but I'm not stressing about it. Planning to start exercising and hopefully that will help. I read some people here have tried fasting / IF to jumpstart the weight loss. I remember you posted about trying IF. How is that working for you? The important thing is to not stress too much about. I always remind myself that I've gained all that weight over a number of years and to lose it all over a few months would be a drastic change. Good luck
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Need some mental support as I realize this...
LindafromFlorida replied to Wires's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You probably could really benefit from some psychological support Wires, about your body image and worth prior to surgery and following surgery. Before I had the surgery, my husband kept me feeling good about myself and now, even better. Your husband obviously loves you, and when is the last time you really sat down and told him how you feel, and had a real conversation about it.? If you are not ready for that, begin your search for someone professional to talk to. Losing weight will not take those issues away, seek help. Best wishes, Linda -
Weight gain while in process
phatfatgirl replied to Check22's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@khaled I took it to mean your first weigh in that started you on your journey should be your highest weight. You shouldn't surpass that any time.
