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Well guys it's been the ride of my life since being banded 28th March! I started IVF the following week and was monitoring intake. First fill was a non-event and ended up having to be done by X-Ray, only got .5 fill which wasn't enough, by the time I got back in to see my surgeon to tell him that that .5 wasn't enough he realised the port had unhooked itself! so I would have needed to go back under the knife, only problem was .... we had a positive pregnancy result! so Ultrasound was my only option for a fill. But I would wait until the next scan to make sure, and as bad luck would have it the pregnancy wasn't looking good. So I waited for the next scan, and again not looking good so I put of the ultrasound for fill again. Sad to say that we lost the pregnancy and I'm now booked in for the readjustment next Friday for a repair to the port and hopefully a bloody good fill. The it's round two for IVF! Basically at this moment in time I can eat pretty much anything I want to, just not as much, but I feel very little restriction which bothers me NO END! So fingers crossed girls, fill and adjustment are successful, I lose a bit more weight, get back into exercise and IVF round 2 is a winner! hopefully we are back on track!
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Thanks I am glad you are doing well. I was able to go through the holidays remaining the same weight. It feels really good to know you are able to eat and not end up sick... Good luck !!!
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Well it's been one whole year since I had My VSG surgery! I was like most of you, scared to death but trust me, it will be thee best decision you will ever make and it will forever change your quality of life. I am down 84 lbs and on my 5'1 frame thats a huge amount of weight!! I'm also off all medications for type 2 diabetes and high BP !! I'm a brand new person!! I can cross my legs, I can walk without getting winded, I no longer sweat when it's cold and I am no longer embarrassed for people to see me eat or look at the contents of my shopping cart! Life is amazing now!! For all of you who are still undecided, take my advice and Do it!! You won't be disappointed!! I'm not!!
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No Fill Yet and Very Little Restriction
david314 replied to david314's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for your replies. I have not had a fill because my surgeon and I felt I was losing weight at the level we had hoped for (2 pounds per week), so we didn't feel a need for a fill. However, I believe it is time to "turn it on and let it help me." I am scrounging for food, my weight loss has stopped and I am eating more than I know I should. I believe it is going right through the opening...at least I hope it is. My greatest fear is stretching the pouch. -
The waiting is the worst. I got my band removed in the beginning of February and got MGB on 24th May. I gained app. 2 kg. So no big deal in the end but the waiting time was horrible nevertheless. I'm feeling with you.
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Hello. This is my first post, but I've been reading for a while and what I read helped me pick a surgeon, talk to my family, and is helping me get through recovery. So far so good -- in fact, so far so great. I was walking after surgery, never felt nausea or much pain, and just generally feel fine. Clear liquids were tough, but thick liquids are fine, especially since I'm thinning refried beans with chicken broth and calling them a thick liquid! My husband and I were sleeved 11 July with Dr. Aceves and are 2 weeks out today. We don't live in the United States, but we do spend a month here every summer and will be leaving on 27 July. I've read so many old posts about people freaking out about this and that -- stretching their sleeves, stalling, what to eat -- and almost every time their current ticker shows they're losing weight and doing great. I'm trying to be chilled out about it based on how well it seems almost everyone does. My only problem right now is that I'm so tired by the end of the day that I can sleep for 12 hours easily. I'm not really worried about it since i just had surgery, but it is driving my mother-in-law crazy. Since we're leaving in 2 days, I'm trying not to worry about it! I want to thank those of you who post since everything I have read has been so helpful.
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8 months out - is this when the depression hits?
Daenerys Targaryen replied to ryan_86's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am around 9 months out and completely understand you. I noticed my anxiety increasing and even though I've lost 165 lbs, I am extremely unhappy about the remaining 100 lbs of fat I need to lose. It is like I notice the fat on me more now than I did when I was over 400 lbs. It's really weird. When I was 400 lbs, I always saw myself as smaller than I was in mirrors and such, but now that I am 258, I see myself as bigger than I am and struggle to see the weight I've lost. Super weird. I upped my dosage of Lexapro a couple weeks ago, and am starting to feel better now. -
Watching grass grow
FluffySaysForkIt! replied to Libby63's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All of the above is great advice. I also made a list of things I wanted to do, a kind of bucket list of things after weightloss, that were not possible/ fun at my highest weight. Even only 8 weeks out, I have already managed some and it is very motivating. I collected recipes that I knew would be bariatric friendly, too. I made a binder for them so they would be ready to go when I was. My family has since implemented a "new recipe" night every Saturday where we cook and test one out together. (Makes a great replacement for eating out.) Check out the Food Before and After thread link below for lots of pics of yummy healthy food people eat post op for some great inspiration. Food before/after Hang in there, you can make this time count for sure! -
Tired of Protein Shakes - Water fasting?
Arabesque replied to lydiaire's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Protein is important for the rest of your life. Everyone should be eating protein regardless if they are bariatric patients or not. Your body needs it for healing, muscle & bone health, digestion, … https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/functions-of-protein#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9 The daily recommended amount is 0.8g per kilogram for a non bariatric patient. (I’m required to reach 1.2g of protein per kg of weight in maintenance.) My surgeon was ok if I didn’t meet my protein goals each day to begin as long as I was making an effort to be close. It gets easier when you can eat more. If you can’t tolerate the shakes try bone broth, well strained cream soups or consumes, wonton soup broth (no wontons or vegetables of course). I struggled with shakes too so would dilute them & just rode out one a day for the two weeks. -
Tired of Protein Shakes - Water fasting?
Pete-TheTimeIsNow replied to lydiaire's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The liver shrinks by lack of sugar/fats. The protein is to help you keep your muscle mass.. If you lose muscle (alongside fat), then your metabolic rate decreases, and you lose less and less weight. Another goal of the liquid diet is to get your body (and you) prepared for what comes after surgery (clear liquids, full liquids, puree, etc).. Try switching the shakes you are drinking. At first I liked the Peanut Butter from Permier Protein, but after 2 days I couldn't stand it. End up with plain Vanilla. Tried the oens from Fairlife.. too sweet for me.. Search in the forums, there are lots of ideas on how to deal with this (add whey protein to broth, etc), depends on what your diet allows. -
So today im 3 weeks post op. Im still on pucc line for nutrition. Surgeon said maybe nxt thursday hell take it out. I was down 39 lbs but I have gained 10 since being on this nutrition. Surgeons not concerned. He says its all liquids and once im off theme weight will come off. Im basically starting over. I wasnt able to drink nething until this past weekend. W.o the nutrition id be so dehyrated. Im lucky if im getting 5-10oz fluids in. I was given permission to start trying liquids again. Im good with water, G2 & sf popcicles. Just made some noodles and im drinking the broth.so far so good. I bought some girl scout thin mint creamer for coffee today. I dont drink coffee but I was going to add some to my proteon shakes to see if that helps my stomache tolerate it. So far not hungry or thirsty. Im actually scared to try stuff. Dr said once I tolerate fluids again I can start a few bites of yogurt. Im so scared. Did neone else feel like this??
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Up in the air!
LeighaMason replied to NurseMichael's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree, my old boss use to say "If you keep doing what your doing, your going to keep getting what your getting" So basically if you want something different do something different, or keep doing the same thing and you will keep getting the same thing. And my favorite question: If you could lose the weight and keep it off why haven't you already? (This is the question that made up my mind.) -
Feel like I've won the lottery....the MEGAMILLIONS. What will you do with your winnings?
Aliciafl2014 replied to enjoythetime's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you for this and all the information I find on this site. I'm awaiting final insurance approval. Once I get to the actual surgery I will be so prepared with what to expect and knowledge of some of the typical struggles. I'm trying to get some sanity in my diet now, and so looking forward to winning at weight loss. I want to fully live my life and stop hibernating because I don't want to be seen by anyone. -
I was watching a plastic surgery show, don't remember the name, but the woman had lost alot of weight and among other procedures, she had a "pubic lift" done ... so don't worry, there is a solution
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I was banded by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico in January 2005. My total weight loss over the next three years was 130 pounds from my highest weight, 110 pounds after banding. My decision to go to Dr. Ortiz was cost - my insurance didn't cover bariatric surgery and I absolutely do not regret my decision. The procedure was still new in US in 2004/2005. I had a surgeon friend who performed my fills "blind" whenever I needed more restriction and we truthfully were "winging" it. I did ultimately have an overfill, but ignored the signs because I loved the weight loss. The price I paid was that I needed an emergency unfill (my surgeon friend moved to another state). I went a year with no/minimal restriction but had actually gotten too thin and needed to gain 15 pounds. I maintained that for about a year, then decided to get a fill. It was then (I only had approximately 2 cc in a 4 cc band) that we figured out something was really wrong because I became severely restricted and had an unfill again. The UGI revealed band slippage. I am waiting until after January 1, 2009 to meet with my new band doctor to decide what to do. I am self-pay because I no longer meet the criteria for bariatric surgery (or do I?). I'm not counting on BCBS to pay for this but I will probably go along with the surgeon's recommendation. I hate going into debt for this, but I hate being fat more. This is my story. Whatever I have had to go through, it was worth it to be thin again. FYI, my mother was one of the first gastric bypass patients in the US in the early 70's. She die four years ago, it did extend her life, but the quality of her life the last 10 years was pitiful. Land Band surgery spoke to my heart. I liked having my stomach and intestines and not dealing with malabsorption, etc. Looking forward to hearing from anyone who identifies with my issues and now problem of band slippage. I did it to myself - stress, overeating and mad vomiting. It still involves being able to control yourself and I wonder if I can do it without being banded. Probably not . . .
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SERIOUSLY Considering having this surgery.
HeatherO replied to Angel1974's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had surgery in Mexico and had a wonderful experience. Lodging was part of the price so it was not an issue. I know nothing about surgeons or hospitals in DR. My stats were somewhat similar to yours . . . 32 at the time, 5'3 and 225 pounds and I have lost 100% of my excess weight in less than a year. My health is phenomenal and it is the best thing I ever did for my health. I wish you the best of luck in finding a great doctor with lots of experience. -
I'm getting banded on Jan. 17. I'm going to take a picture in the same spot everyday until I reach my goal weight!
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Got banded in september 25, it was the greatest birthday present ever! I lost 63lbs but unfortunatley gained back 10. Ive been eating a lot of fast food lately but im getting back to healthy foods slowly. Anyway i think some support and any advice would be great! I'd loce to help anyone out as well!
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Oh great ... I have sleep apnea
Cancel replied to DougNichols's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok I have Sleep apnea, and am a respiratory therapist. The issues with sleep apnea and any Bariatric Surgery is bigger than it will go away after we lose weight. Yes most people's sleep apnea is atributed to weight but a great deal of people who are thin have it too. When you are sedated and have pain medications this also induces sleep which can be hazardous to your post op recovery if your sleep apnea is not treated. It can cause increased abdominal pressure and put you at greater risk for leaks. Sleep apnea often causes your oxygen levels to decrease to dangerous levels, this prevents your tissues from getting the much needed oxygen to heal. Yes, many people go through surgery without a CPAP and do fine, but many do not. I know I am not willing to risk it. My machine will go with me to the hospital and I will gladly wear it until the weight comes off. I sleep great with or without the machine, never had a complaint about being tired all day or stopping breathing or anything else. Mine was found accidentaly 3 years ago when we where testing new equipment at work and I was 60 lbs less then than I am now. Not meaning to scare or preach, just wanted you to know it's more important than people often realize. Good luck on your journey and much success. Tracey -
Don't want to offend you, but I also believe your eating way too much. I'm 11 weeks out and still on liquids, but that pic of your plate of food seems outrageous for someone who just had surgery. You should seriously consider cutting back and limiting carb intake. Like so many have already said, WLS is JUST a tool, you have to "work" with it, not assume its just going to magically make you drop the weight. Keep trying, believe me the weight will come off, just don't give up on it.
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If you do a search on this topic you will find hundreds of posts on this topic. I know as a newbie loose skin and hair loss were two of the biggies that concerned me. I recently went back and posted a picture of myself 11 months out from surgery exposing all of my goods on an thread titled - "My top 10 ways to prevent loose skin." I'm convinced genetics and how long you spent over weight have the most influence on whether or not you will have excess skin. I also was a sloooow loser. I once read it takes skin 2-3 months to adjust every time you lose. There were times my thighs look horrific and a few months later they snapped back into place. If you lose too much too quickly, your skin may newer fully snap back. My loose skin is limited to my lower stomach. I have had two very large babies and my lower abdomen had Freddy Kruger stretch marks on it. There is no way that's going back to normal without a tummy tuck! There's likely some tell-take signs you will have loose skin in areas. For example, if you have fat pockets that start right above your elbows, you will probably have bat wings. I carried most of my excess weight in my mid-section, so it doesn't surprise me this is where I have excess skin. It doesn't look bad standing up, but when I bend over, I look like I would whelp a litter of puppies! What I can tell you is part of this journey is accepting our new bodies. I decided to post a pic of myself exposed because I noticed most people are wearing pants and long shirts in their after photos on this site. It always made me wonder what was lurking underneath. Many of us will be left with more excess skin than what we are comfortable with. Some can afford plastics. Many cant. Regardless, I wouldn't trade the new active lifestyle I live for anything. For reference, I am a woman in my mid-40's. 5'7" and was 241 at my heaviest. I was 226 the day of surgery. I was 152 when I took this picture a few days ago. I am currently 7 pounds away from my stretch goal of 145. I haven't exercised with much consistently during the 11 months post surgery. I took this photo as my "before" picture and hope to see how tone I can get after I start doing squats, sit-ups, and lifting weights! I have to say I'm a tad more motivated now that I can actually SEE my muscles! Who would have thunk I had abdominal muscles? Albeit pretty separated post child-bearing, I'm sure!
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Sorry for your struggle, hang in there. Your body will take a break from losing after rapid weight loss to heal and adjust - be patient - during this time it is likely inches will fall off, so take measurements. You are doing fine weight wise and your team will help you through these adjustments. You can do it.
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Have you lost as much and as quickly as you thought you would after surgery?
Frustr8 replied to jrsone's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Charity donating to charity, what a thrilling thought that idea is. One of the great joys to your weight jourrney. every -
I have PCOS. I was diagnosed at 18 in 1990 and my doctor said there was nothing she could do for me, but come back when I wanted to try for kids. When I think about how many years I needlessly suffered with all the symptoms, I don't know whether to scream or cry or both. Finally in my late 30s I researched it myself and marched in with medical opinion papers on treating my symptoms and walked out with the prescriptions I demanded. More to your question, the times I've lost all my extra weight, my symptoms all but disappeared. I think there is still a chicken and egg question about it - what comes first, the obesity or the PCOS - but weight loss helps a lot. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Have you lost as much and as quickly as you thought you would after surgery?
Creekimp13 replied to jrsone's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
People have a lot of weird misconceptions about how fast they'll lose weight and how much weight they'll lose after weight loss surgery. Would be nice if the seminars did a better job of presenting this information factually up front. Mine did, but it seems like a lot of folks feel mislead when they're a few months out. Statistically, most people will lose on one side or the other of about 60% of their excess weight in 18 months. This is the average result. Most people will maintain a 55% of excess weight weight loss three years after surgery...which beats the hell out of the results of conventional dieting. Some people will hit goal and lose 100% of their excess weight....which is awesome! Some people will never reach a 50% loss of excess weight and end up feeling defeated. Obviously, if you work hard, follow your diet, follow a good exercise program and have good support...your odds of reaching goal go up. The biggest part is compliance, for sure. But there's also a biological component. Diabetics have a tougher time. Metabolic syndrome folks have a tougher time. Older folks have a tougher time. PCOD folks have a tougher time. Mental health issues can make things harder. Certain necessary medications can make things harder. People with limited mobility have a tougher time. Youth helps. Good general health helps. A good support system helps. No two people have the same experience with this wild ride.
