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In Need of Suggestions in MA!!!
vansmomt replied to InTears41283's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I too have just started the search for a dr. in MA I think I will be contacting the UMass Memorial Medical Center weight center. The hospital is located on route 9 in Worcester. If you are interested here is the link: UMass Memorial Medical Center Weight Center Good luck to you! -
Getting there...
illuminationlady replied to StrangeDz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats on losing the weight! Your story is very inspirational. I, too, suffer from depression and the medication makes me hungry. I have lost and gained and lost and gained. My problem is my husband. He really doesn't want me to have this surgery. I have had a very rough year but am doing very well at present. Every night at dinner I have to listen to all the reasons why I shouldn't have this surgery. He says I'm stronger now and will be able to keep the weight off. That story's been done over and over again. I'm done! I want this badly. You inspired me to keep on! Thanks and welcome! :thumbup: -
One year out and at GOAL!
kijohns3 replied to kijohns3's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks all! I do feel great! I have lots if extra skin... My Bali cami does a great job hiding the skin. My arms aren't too bad but I don't think I will be wearing sleeveless too often. My stomach is really bad due to the weight, a set if full term twins and a third child. I can't wait for my tt in September! Sent from my iPhone using VST -
Had surgery on January 17th and still retaining fluid from surgery
DeAnnaGRn replied to WolfpackGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a problem with water retention as well my surgery was on the 15th and the scale just started going down today post op day 6 I stil haven't gotten to my surgery weight But at least the scale is moving in the right direction don't freak out it surgery is a big stress on your body give yourself a chance to heal -
Hi Ivy - sorry to hear that you are struggling. I was just catching up on posts as I haven't read any for a while and one gal said that if she went below 600 cal/day then she didn't lose any weight. You might actually have to go up to 800 cal/day making sure to get your protein in first and then at least 50 g carbs to kick your body out of its' starvation mode (it won't let you lose any lbs because it is in starvation mode). It might be hard to wrap your head around it but try it at least for a full week to see if you get any results. Good luck - I'll be thinking of you. Susan
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How far out are you. It could just be a temporary stall. I had one for 3 weeks, but then it broke and the weight started coming off again. You can't survive on 400 calories so if it's only been a week or two I'd up the calories, up the exercise and ride the stall out.
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well, I am not losing that fast too but what I learnt from our friends here, that 600-800 calories a day should be okay but try to focus on getting your proteins and drinking your water. they do help! do u walk? I think even 20 minutes a day walking will be great. I think we are all a bit impatient too. forget about the scale for a while. How far are you from surgery? I am almost 6 weeks out. the weight was coming off really fast first 2 weeks then it is slowing down but I am losing. best wishes Ivy and keep in touch. we are here to help each other.
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Hi.. Most people call me Coco, so here I am. Almost 32, and at a weight that I am frightened and disgusted by. I really want to do this. I was recommended by zeama. I've seen some of her pics and she is looking great. I hope to get that feeling soon too. I'm at a point where if I didn't ahve to work outside the home, I don't think I'd leave my house, that's how ashamed I am. :tt2: But this will be my move to change those feelings.
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I also am from NY upstate. I am going to Albany Med for my operation. I am in the begining stages. I have all my required appointments set up and am on my way to losing 10% of my body weight. I am excited, scared and nervious. I know it is alot of work. But will be well worth it in the end. :shades_smile:
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I need a good weight loss app for my android phone!! Anyone knows of a good one that is easy to use????
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New Member Getting Sleeved this Thursday. Pre-Op Problem
johnlatte replied to hourglass's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most folks here will tell you that it is okay, it was one slip and you just pick up and move on. While this is true mostly, I think that you really have to get very clear with your relationship with eating and food. The operation is on your stomach, not on your brain. Any bad habits like binge eating or stress eating will not magically go away. I understand that you feel bad, and that's a good step, but please don't feel that the sleeve will make these things magically disappear. You can easily eat around the sleeve and stop losing or even gain weight. I think, based on your post, that you basically understand that. But working out at the gym or the pool doesn't offset a consumption of calories based on processed carbohydrates and fat. Take the next four days and really do some introspective thinking about why you have gotten to this point. Make a list of triggers, be it food or social situations that make you feel the need to run to food for comfort. Study that list, keep it with you and make changes to it as you need. The road to sucess post WLS is full of pot holes. It is easy to dismiss a slip up every now and again, but one slip should just be that a slip. On going, understanding yourself and your eating habits will go along way in insuring the success that you seek. Good luck and let us know how you are doing. -
So I went to my first seminar this morning, to be honest I got majority of my questions answered on this site, but what I did get is a visual of the different types of procedures the bypass, sleeve, and band. I'm definitely going with the band it was the least invasive..I did get discouraged when a young lady breafly explained her story, that she had lost over 100 lbs had a baby gained all her weight back, had to go through another surgery to replace the band, and she is not loosing any weight, but in fact just gaing, now she is considering bypass. The surgeon that did the seminar said that she was a rare case, and of course he would need to further examine her to deal with the issue. Has anyone gone through that/heard about it? I dont plan on getting pregnant, but having lapband done twice, and not loosing the weight scared me a little, Overall it was good information.
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Anyone here diagnosed with Pseudotumor Cerebri/Intercranial Hypertension?
FLbandgirl1985 replied to hopelives's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, SO glad to see this post!! I have had pulsatile tinnitus (aka I hear my heart beating/wooshing in my ear) since I was 18 and I am now 24. At one point when I got down to 180 lbs it went away, but as soon as I gained the weight back and got over 200lbs it came back (I'm now 211 lbs). In the last year I've been having more frequent headaches and a couple of months ago I went in to see my PCP and he ordered a MRI because of my complaints, well it was 100% normal so I've been researching it more and come across IIH. I am convinced that is what I have! I had a eye exam last year and they did not see any papilledma but I know that doesn't rule out that I don't have IH. SO, I brought a print out on IIH to my PCP on Friday and he said he thinks I should definitely go see a neuro and have a spinal tap, so I'll be calling tomorrow to make an appt. So, between all that and having hypertension I'm pretty confident I will be able to get lap band approved through my insurance co. -- I have a BMI of 38. -
YIPEE, YAHOO....I've lost 50 pounds!!!
HappyMamma replied to slim2be's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on your 50 pound weight lost. I know how it feels to be able to loose that amount in this time frame. I lost 50 pounds in 4 months our of surgery and I have been with the same weight for a month now...I think I need a more agressive fill. Hopefully this thursday. I have 6.5 cc on my 10cm APS Band. Keep up the good work... Are you exercising? I am, and since I started I noticed I stop loosing but I haven't gained either....Could be muscle? Keep me posted, Regards, Vicky -
I was told that we couldn't have any for three months. Since then I've had some wine and some beer, but I'm not much of a drinker. Most likely yes, you will never have a pint of beer again, only because it won't fit in you. You would probably be able to have a few sips before feeling full. nothing against the poster but I find it interesting how much people worry about alcohol. don't drink much so it's not a big deal for me but I find it interesting to see people worrying about not being able to have a beer again. I would think that loosing weight and becoming healthy is more important than some alcohol. I felt similar about not being able to binge at a buffet, but I keep telling myself that it's a small price to pay for loosing all the weight
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Any female near June 23rd 2014?
mi75 replied to paigenicole21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
june 24 here...i am down just over 60 lbs total right now. slowing down a bit right now but i have been lax with exercise the past few weeks. picked back up this week with exercise and a full shake every day too. we will see what the scale says at the end of the week! my surgeon told me there would be a day about 4-5 months out when the surgery will slow down it's part of the work, and MY choices and lifestyle would pick up a large part of the weight loss...thinking i am getting close to that. also, everyone talks about the 'honeymoon' period of 5-6 months post op when you lose the most. i think this all sounds pretty normal. -
Answer to prayer...a loving husband. I wasn't sure how willing he would be, I was nervous to even approach the subject. It's hard for him to understand the weight issue, he couldn't gain 5 pound if he tried. I guess I need to trust more, his response "We'll make it happen" Thanks for your support honey...and i'm not talking about the money!
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Havn't Lost In 2 Weeks :(
LadyDiva618 replied to jakki14's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with Carolinagirl. I found an article that may help you http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html#.UpJFfJ3nbIX. Me and my articles Enjoy! -
2 months out and 60lbs down.
banjo1978 replied to Nycatt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's awesome! I'm only 3 weeks out and have been on a 2 week stall already. Looking forward to a weight loss like yours -
Thanks, I'm still going forward. I have BCBS of IL PPO. I've heard on msg boards and even my dr's office that this ins co is a pain to deal with. And yes that how it supposed to go. Jump thru the hoops, and Voila! you're approved. But thats not the case. They keep finding reasons to deny my claim. My Nut is supposed to amend the notes. However I have to track the Nut down. Which is another source of my aggravation, having to chase people. I'm also going to write a letter chronicling weight loss attempts.
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Why am I soooo nervous
LVbigmom replied to sickandtired's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had some anxiety over this issue before I had surgery. After having surgery I don't really feel the need or urge to eat huge meals, not that I could hold that much food anyways. I think part of the reason is b/c the Ghrelin Hormone that causes hunger is removed during surgery. I am so glad I had this sleeve surgery. I would never had been able to lose this much weight without it. -
Anthem BCBS 6 mo diet question
sunnkistme replied to bncbabe2015's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was right at 40 BMI so my surgeon advised me to stay the same weight as my initial visit for my visit with the nutritionist. After that he said I could lose as much as I was able. I fluctuated one or two pounds from visit to visit. I was approved by BCBS within 24 hours of submitting my paperwork documenting the six months. . Of course, my primary had sent me to many specialist prior to seeing the surgeon for weight loss. I am not sure if impending back surgery made them more likely to consider WLS OK. -
8 days left and rethinking procedure
Soexcited replied to momamia's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh boy do I know how you feel! We are in about the same boat weight loss wise and I have 2nd and 3rd thoughts ALL the time. My husband is being banded on the 30th and is a diabetic too. I think because of the diabetes I am more comfortable with his surgery than I am with my own. We are all cost out of pocket as well and that weighs on my mind very often. He needs it but I want it...is that fair? Then I just go back to being scared. The only thing I can say is that I am hoping I will wake up one of these mornings and just know its right (or wrong) for me. Originally I was going to get mine on the 30th too.....I woke up one morning and just knew it was wrong and I needed to be 100% to get my husband through it first. I hope that happens again. -
8 days left and rethinking procedure
Mickey527 replied to momamia's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Catherine55, I loved your pro/con list especially the one about nylon noises and courdoroy pants. My son's used to call my courdoroy pants "fire starters" because they swore I could rub them together like a boy scout and start a forest fire. My surgery is in 3 days and yesterday I had to call my sister in FL and tell her to talk me into the surgery. I was ready to drop out since I have lost almost 20 lbs with teh shakes and my boys are not supporting my decision. They say I can lose the weight if I only tried, I am taking the easy way out. I am looking forward to playing on the ground with my grandson and not feeling winded when I bend to get a toy. -
Starting to look into WLS
Wedding Planner replied to wannabehealthy41's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had my thyroid removed about 4 years ago and I currently take 225 mcg of meds daily. I can't tell you right now how the surgery will affect this yet, having surgery next week, but I'm guessing that the med dose could go down with the weight loss, I'll let you know. None of the doctors I have seen including my PC dr or surgeon have said anything.
