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Need Suggestions ASAP!
radar626 replied to rcoleband's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You may need to have your doctor send you for an ultrasound to see if your gall bladder has stones. Everything you describe is typical of gall stones. The sour cream has fat (even the fat free) and triggers the attack - anything with fat will if you have stones. That sour taste is very typical of gall stones, as is the late night pain, etc. Almost 80% of people who have the band or bypass have gall bladder issues. For bypass patients, their rate of gall stones is SO high that many surgeons actually take out the gall bladder at the same time of the bypass to prevent future problems. You have also lost a lot of weight in a short time, which is also another major cause of gall stones. Check with your doctor to have an x-ray or ultrasound - even the tiniest stone can cause horrible pain. My mom went thru this about a year ago. Her symptoms were identical to yours. As a nursing student, I forced her to give up the Maalox and see her doctor. Two stones the size of a pencil lead, but that was all it took! -
I, too, am a Zumba enthusiast, toffee, so I know just how you feel!! I think Betsy is quite right...Zumba is fairly high impact, and although you can do some modifications of the moves, I would say that you'd be better off holding off on it until about 4 weeks postop. I started back to the gym at 2 weeks post, but didn't resume taking aerobic-based classes or lift weights until I was 4 weeks post. On the bright side, I just signed up to take the certification to actually TEACH Zumba :redface: Can't wait to share my mania far and wide! All the best to you on your journey! Christine
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I have BC/BS PPO, I just got my approval letter Friday. I had to have a BMI of 40, and had to do a 6 month diet, and get approval from a heart, respiratory, and phyc. Dr. I also had to give them a copy of the last 5 years of being over weight. I had to lose 15lbs for approval. Im waiting for my surgery date. Its taken me 9 months to get here. I hope its all worth it.
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Thanks guys. I have ben feeling very depressed and so I really appreciate your positive comments. With the LBS, I feel most concerned that I will be spending a whole lot of money (I don't think my insurance will pay under 35 BMI) and taking the serious risks associated with surgery and that it will not work for me. I have been on every weight-loss bandwagon - none have worked long term. Does anyone one ever lose all the weight they need to lose? I don't think I would be happy being "only" 30 lbs overweight and I don't think that would resolve my associated health problems/risks.
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Surgery 1.20.10 and scared!!
Cocoabean replied to tamra.'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A 35 lb loss is great! My question would be, how long would you be able to keep the weight off without surgery? Surely you have dieted before, and lost weight. Are you confident you can lose the remaining weight and keep it off by yourself? My guess is you have lost it only to gain it back. You would not have considered something as drastic as surgery if you had successfully lost weight and maintained that loss! None of your friends have walked in your shoes. Surgery has risks, and only you can weigh those risks. But constant yo-yoing is not good. Don't you deserve to be healthy? Don't you deserve a tool to help you achieve that goal? Best wishes! -
Surgery 1.20.10 and scared!!
Rierie882 replied to tamra.'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on Jan 8th 2010 and I can tell you that I was very scared as well. However I am glad that I did and I dont regret anything. Be strong and dont listen to what others have said because until they have walked in your shoes through your weight loss struggle then they dont know how you feel. I too had people telling me not to do it and now that I have they continue to make some comments but I just continue to tell myself that I got banded to please myself and get healthy not to please them! Stay strong you are on the right path and your journey is just starting. Change is scary for everyone but then again so is the possibility of a shorter life span because of health issues... good luck and if you werent nervous you would not be human! -
Surgery 1.20.10 and scared!!
Shmoopy replied to tamra.'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey Tamra! What you are feeling is absolutely normal. I was totally freaked out the day of my surgery. (And the day before etc). And while there are some folks who maybe had a bad experience, I can tell you that there are THOUSANDS of people on this message board that had a successful, run of the mill procedure (I was barely in the OR for 35 minutes) and then went on to have a wonderful life with the band inside of us. Granted there may be bumps along the way, but we'll deal with those when we come with them. The matter at hand is your surgery date, and it's totally fine to be scared. But don't let it consume you, you know? Be brave. We've all done it (and here I am speaking for all of y'all) and probably would do it again in a heart beat. As for the folks who say you dont need to do this...Its hard to lose weight and keep it off. The band is a tool to help you take it off and KEEP IT OFF. For me, I'm amazed at how I'm not hungry after eating a small amount of food. But I gotta tell ya, it's really important to know when you (and your tummy) are really hungry, and when your head is hungry. Head hunger is the hardest thing for me to overcome (well that and giving up Coca-Cola. :mad: ) So if you can read the signs your body is giving you, you'll be all set. Eat for health and to keep your body moving. Not because a cheeseburger would taste good right about now. But I'm getting ahead of myself! You'll be fine. Please come back on and let us know how it went!! Congrats on starting this new journey!! -
Thank you Tonks. That is very encouraging! I haven't been within 20 lbs of my ideal weight in 10 years. Do you really feel full after your meals or do you feel like you're dieting?
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should i get my second fill?
andielmt replied to andielmt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
your right i need to eat slower and only eat a little and then wait to see how i feel sometimes i just eat the whole weight watchers meal because im used to eating fast. if i slow down ill eat less. i do sometimes only eat half of a meal on purpose because i dont think that i should eat the whole thing. i have been eating less than i ever did before but 1/2 a cup is 1/2 a cup and i shouldnt push it. i know that im eating a cup right now. thanks for the feedback andrea -
You are not alone. The last 5 weeks or so my weight has been fluctuating my 2 or 3 lbs. It has been killing me! I have been trying to break 100 lost and finally today it happened! Be patient and it will pass. Just keep following your nutrition guide lines, get your Water and Protein, and workout. It will work!
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OMG...Cheekbones!
voodookitty replied to voodookitty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can so relate to that, Kacee. I mean I still weight as much right now as I did when I was 6 months pregs with my son but at least its going down! -
First doctor follow up and I lost............
carlacollins replied to carlacollins's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am so excited...thanks so much....and go ahead and run after me....the more you chase the faster I will run hehehehehehehehe:p Seeing the weight come off makes me more encouraged so come on lets run I too hope I can eat ground beef but I just have this feeling it is one of those things that wont set good with me.....But you know what I cannot wait to eat more than anything...salad...I love salad and I hope that I can still eat that when the time comes..... Lets lose 2 more by next week...whats ya say???? and thanks for the encouragement.... Much love Carla :nervous -
I am in the same boat. I'm three weeks out tomorrow. I lost 15 pounds pre-op, another 10 in the first week and a half, and I've been gaining and losing the next 3 ever since. I haven't even moved on from strained liquids yet- not til tomorrow, so I know it's not over eating. I struggle with the Protein (mixed without ice or anything - too thick per Dr. - I can barely tolerated any I've tried). I'm about to think I'm going to be that 1% who never loses more than 20-25 lbs no matter what they do!
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I am so frustrated with this very slow weight loss. I am 3 weeks post op. I lost 12 lbs the first week, nothing the second week, and gained 3 lbs the third week (have done nothing different other than move to purees, and very little of it at that). I am going to be more diligent about getting in enough protein and water, but I am doing pretty well. Did anyone else have a slow start to their weight loss journey? I am super concerned that this is a bad sign for what to expect in the future. I am hoping that my body is just freaking out right now, and will get in "the zone" soon.
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I am 8 months out from my sleeve! My start weight was 229 and I am now 163!!! I am thinking of thigh lift, breast augmentation, arm lift, and tummy tuck. I am wondering if BCBSTN will pay for tummy tuck and/or thigh lift. I didnt know if rash on thighs would help for insurance to pay!
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I called the doctors office for a consult. They called me and told me about how my insurance does cover the surgery and they sent me my packet to fill out and my date for the seminar. In my packet it asked me about diets I have been on previously. I have lost weight with diets but then either plateaued or gained it back. Will that get me denied if I put that I have been on diets before and they have had me lose actual weight or no? Next question is I have BCBS Federal and trying to find out from others with the same kind of policy how long it took you start to finish and what all they asked for you to do. Will I have to do a 3 month diet as well just wondering or is it different for every surgeon.
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How to choose? Sleeve vrs RNY
Pkdvm replied to tnpeach's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Just to add what my doc said regarding GERD/heartburn and WLS- I asked specifically as I've been treated for GERD for many years- he said that while there is a chance that reflux may appear or worsen with the sleeve, in his patients, he's only had 3 that needed revision to RnY because of that. I feel confident in going ahead with the sleeve, as weight loss itself may improve my reflux dramatically. Good luck with your decision- as long as it's a fully informed one, it's the right decision for you. -
I feel like i havent been loosing enough....
lapdog replied to candibaby0417's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1st month for me is about 20lbs, I feel that I will lose 8-10lbs a month here after,so in 5 months I should be 60lbs lighter, well hopefully anyway. I weighted the same for 5 days then lost 1lb the next day, this is the 2nd time it has happened for me that way. -
I feel like i havent been loosing enough....
PrincesaJenE replied to candibaby0417's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tried to search around on your profile for your weight because that's a good determinant of how much you should be losing. Research says that you should lose no more than 1% of your body weight each week. So you had your surgery 12 weeks ago - that equates to about 2.5 lbs a week (MAX). So if you're between say 250 and 300 you're doing FAB! Good luck! -
I feel like i havent been loosing enough....
Jachut replied to candibaby0417's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Slow and steady wins the race guys. I was never a fast loser either, no more than 1-2lb per week (which I considered FANTASTIC) yet here I am 3 years later, all that extra weight gone and quite happy to wear a bikini in public. It adds up over time, incredibly. -
I feel like i havent been loosing enough....
MADE IT 2 MY GOAL..OH YEAH replied to candibaby0417's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone looses at their own speed so dont try to compare what you have lost to what others have lost. Comparing yourself will only make you depressed, trust me, I have learned that the hard way. We are all impatient to reach our goal weight but you have to remember, we didn't put the weight on over night and its not going to come off overnight and we had the lapband not the bypass so it will take longer to come off. As long as you do as you are suppose to, IT WILL COME OFF RATHER IF IT COMES OFF SLOWLY, THEN SO BE IT. 30lbs since Jan. is really good and nothing to turn your head at. This month I will be 8 months out and I have only lost 60 pounds, I know that is not as much as some people have lost but it's great for me and its 60lbs that WILL NEVER HAUNT MY BODY AGAIN. As for filling foods, try foods that have a high amount of Protein, chicken is good and seems to fill me up faster and I still filled up longer when I eat it also. -
U look great!!! Congrats on ur weight loss.
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Clinical Trial for transoral approach to gasric sleeve
kmann replied to kmann's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
What surgery are u having? I am hoping I can stay away from the scale....But, we all know thats not gonna happen...I need that satisfaction. Actually, my 1st concern is just qualifying for the trial, as my insurance doesnt cover wt loss surgery, so if I can't make the trial, I will probably never have weight loss surgery!! -
What is the pre-op diet as I would like to start loosing some weight before my surgery and i beleive my surgery might be scheduled in june and i want to loose quiet a bit because i have a wedding to attend to in first week of aug and since i dont have much time after my surgery i am hoping that i loose some before. so if you could please share i would truly appreciate it
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Today I was approved for my surgery!
Happy Go Lucky posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Talk about a Happy New Year! This news came just in time! I'm so happy and scared at the same damn time! lol! So, today I got the call from Cleveland Clinic and my surgery date is February 12, 2018! So my pre-op diet starts 1/29/18 - I'm not waiting until then to get started, I am going to continue to monitor and crack down on what I consume. Already down 15lbs. anything extra is a bonus! I'm so ready ya'll! I'm so sick of feeling limited because of my weight. I know my work is still cut out for me and there are many challenges ahead however, this is a big step and a necessary step! My best years are ahead of me. Please pray and send good vibes my way as I continue this bittersweet journey.
