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Hey all, first time posting here and I've been dealing with this for months now. I got the duodenal switch about 7 or 8 years ago when I was about 16. Crazy young I know, and to this day I still question that decision and probably always will because of my age. I've had a great experience as far as weight loss goes, but as I've gotten older I've gotten increasingly worried about malnutrition/deficiencies developing over time. I'm religious about my supplements, and I literally got my bloodwork done earlier this week so I'm good about that. However, the anxiety about potential deficiencies that I feel like might go undetected in bloodwork (for instance I know B12 tests can be inaccurate in detecting deficiencies) or that there might be a time that supplements become ineffective for me is becoming extremely difficult to bear, keeping me awake at night, causing anxiety attacks, making my life miserable, etc. All to the point where despite not technically being diagnosed with any deficiencies, it makes me regret the surgery and feel like I'm going to get severe side effects or die an early death because of this decision. My entire family has had the procedure and I'm the only one who really deals with this to this extent so it's difficult for me to cope. I have appointments with my primary care physician and plan on contacting my surgeon to discuss these risks more with him, but I have the feeling that this anxiety will persist as my anxiety causes me to have doubts about the ability of modern medical science to adequately monitor the effects of a procedure this radical. I realize that all of these concerns are likely what should have deterred me from the surgery in the first place, but at the time my family, medical team and myself thought it was a good decision. Tl;dr: having extreme health anxiety about longterm nutritional complications despite doing everything by the book and don't know what to do about it.
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Within the last few weeks I've been shedding pretty bad and my hair wasn't super thick to begin with. I was taking around 5k+ mgs a day of Biotin in addition to a general hair skin and nail supplement which contained biotin as well but I think it was causing me to break out really really badly. So I suspended taking it about 2 weeks ago after I read that it can cause acne. While the jury is still out as to if biotin can directly cause breakouts I personally seemed to get them really bad when I was taking it. I also started oral birth control about a month before surgery which is supposed to combat some hormonal acne. I can't figure out what the culprit is causing my skin to be so bad. Could there be a correlation with all the stress my body is under losing so much weight? I've bought some otc acne washes to no avail, tried leaving it alone and just using Water, spot treating..... nothing seems to be working. Did any of yall experience anything similar? When will my hair stop shedding and start regrowing? Its great to have a new body but my hair and skin is just a wreck right now and its a little disconcerting. =/
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Hi, there. I am scheduled for a private pay sleeve in a few weeks in Dallas. I am middle aged and approximately 50 lbs overweight with a BMI of 34. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and acid reflux so I am in great shape. The fact that my weight is carried around my middle almost guarantees that I will develop diabetes if I don't do something. Even with all of these medical issues I, like many, am very nervous about the whole surgery thing. You know, the old "what if " syndrome...what if I develop clots, what if I get an infection, and the latest thanks to morning television...what if I catch fire on the table? The fact that I will almost certainly be able to resolve my medical issues will be the big reward so I just have to keep reminding myself that I have an excellent surgeon, a great facility and Faith. Although the doctor has done a great job of explaining possible side effects and surgical issues I would love to hear from "the real experts" about what to expect regarding the cosmetic issues I will face when losing 50 pounds. Thanks for any information you can provide!
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Pregnant During VSG surgery/??
Tiffykins replied to ChrissyKat29's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I know a lot of women that have had surgery (some type not VSG) during pregnancy, even early on before a test could pick it up and they all delivered healthy, thriving babies.. For us, getting out of ketosis is essential so eat carbs, get in your vitamins and fluids. Ketosis can cause fetal brain damage, and you just aren't going to be able to worry about weight loss right now. The baby will take what it needs from your body so you need to feed your body so it can sustain itself during the pregnancy. Best wishes, and congratulations ! ! ! -
In 2009 I had to have some emergency surgery because I hemorrhaged for almost a year....It got so bad I was finally rushed in to see a specialist and he treated me for this problem......He treated me as if I was a low life who did not deserve his help...He did not want to help me at that time and was very forward with this thoughts regarding obese people....I told him when I left that I would never be back in his office again as he was a mean but talented son of a b#^%&h. Well, I was sent back to him by my GP and he was so different to me...He was kind and thoughtful and commended me on my huge weight loss....He did not remember me personally but had my file and quickly looked up my information..... He was so gentle and understanding I started to cry...All I could think of is why would he be so mean to someone who needed his help like I did in 2009...I wept for those who he has seen over the years like me whom he treated poorly...And for those who would come after me....My thoughts and nerves were all over the place as he assured me that he would fix me up as good as new again... More surgeries in my near future....As if 11 were not enough....But how can someone be so completely different because of how someone looks...This is prejudice of the worst kind! I am thinking that when I see him again which will be soon I am going to ask him why he thought I was a different person back then then I am now. How he was able to judge me as unworthy of his help. Why he did not want to help me back then but was forced to! They take an oath of do no harm and then decide it does not apply to over weight people.....I am so emotional over this day I can hardly stand it.....I am very sad that anyone looks at the shell of a person and decides that they are not worth their time.... Night and day..What a difference!!!!!!!!!
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Welcome and congrats on your weight loss so far and your committment to improving your health! My story is similar ...even what you weighed in HS, was about what I weighed back then (and thought I was huge!) lol. Now my dr. wants me to weigh 150!! Anyway, I'm a 38 year old married mom of 2 girls and I started this journey back in Apr. of this year researching my insurance and then started the 'hoop jumping' process to actually have surgery. In the 6+ months that I have been working on this, I did lots of research and decided that the band was not for me. Also, my husband went to the seminar with me and decided he wanted to do this too. It was at his insistance that I do more sleeve research and we both felt much better doing the sleeve vs. the band. (He is hoping for a Dec. date too.) Good luck with everything and I don't mind admitting that I have spent countless hours reading and absorbing tons of info from this site. It has truly been a lifesaver to find all of these people and all of the information here.
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Hi BD2SD, and welcome aboard. I haven't been sleeved yet but like you I believe it is the surgery for me. My sister and I toyed with the Lap Band but after the seminar...nah! I'm not from Central NJ but Philly isn't that far away. Besides, there are so many wonderful people on this site, I'm sure you'll connect with someone from your area in a very similar situation. Congrats on the weight loss so far. Keep up the good work and I look forward to reading your progress. Be well. Niki
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So I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a man in my early 30’s living in NJ. I have been overweight for my entire adult life. I am 5’9 and when I was in HS I was 177lbs and played football and wrestled and baseball. I was in great shape and lifted weights and felt great. Then I went to college and the lbs started packing on. After college when I entered the working world, I lived the life of a decent paid young person in the business worlds. Restaurants and traveling and living it up and kept on ballooning. Now through marriage and kids and greater responsibilities at work I reached my maximum weight ever in August of 2010 of 340lbs. I was so shocked at the number but not shocked because of how I felt. My ankles were swelling and my blood pressure was always high (even with the 3 meds I’m taking) and I was not fitting into my 3XL clothes. That was the lowest point of my life. I have always had a tremendous amount of confidence and always felt like the sexiest big daddy I knew (lol) but when I saw that scale I was floored. I had been looking into WLS and was convinced that I wanted the Band. I got all my clearances done except for the seminar because I had this stupid complex about being seen going to a “fat people” meeting. Well I got over that and went to the seminar and I am now convinced that the Band isn’t for me and that I want to do the sleeve. There was a band patient and a sleeve patient there and I spoke to both. I know what I want to do now. This all happened last night so I found out about this site and decided to join today. This weekend I am going to be on here all day and night reading people’s stories and making sure this is really the right decision for me. Since the day I saw that scale in August, I committed myself to my weight loss, regardless of which WLS I choose. Today, 2 months later, I’ve lost 39lbs by getting my Proteins, drinking my shakes, and eating sensibly. No matter what I chose to do, I am going to be healthy. Sorry for being long winded. I just wanted to share a part of my story. I am going to be doing my research and I am hoping for a December surgery date (I have a tentative 12/20 date). It will be my early Christmas present to myself. If there is anyone in here from NJ (especially Central NJ) I definitely want to hear from you. I would love to hear from everyone. Big Daddy (soon to be Slim Daddy…J)
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I was sweating bullets because I knew I had gained a few pounds over the Thanksgiving Holidays after my approval. Between the holiday and a couple of "Last Meals" I had put back on about 5 pounds but I had lost 20 in my 3 month weight loss period. He came in and started off by pointing out the weight gain and asked what was up. I told him and he was cool with it and said I would lose those 5 and several more after my 2 week clear liquids pre-op phase so it wasn't a huge deal to him. Btw, I not only lost those 5 but an additional 10!
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Weight Gain After Approval
anonbaribabe replied to anonbaribabe's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks for your response My surgery isn't until next month, so I know that after the pre-op diet I'll definitely be below what I was at my final weight-in. I was maintaining, but I've had a rough few days (death in the family), so I've gotten a little off track. -
My boobs haven't been pretty in years. So losing weight isn't going to change anything but what not-pretty size they are. :thumbup:
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How's that possible? Hormones? From personal experience I know that with hormones these things can happen but just losing weight isn't usually the way most women gain breast size
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Ok I have a totally strange and personal question, I completely understand if anyone prefers not to answer, but it's really a major concern that I have. I am just starting the process to get the Lap Band and a good friend of mine had gastric bypass 2 years ago and besides a lot of excess skin, her breasts have completely deflated. I'm really concerned that this may happen to me if I have the Lap Band, she told me that with the Lap Band you don't lose weight as quickly so it may not be as much of an issue. Also even when I was younger (teenager) I was about a size 7 with a C to D cup so I've personally never been small anyways. I know that I'm going to lose weight there, but I was just wondering how this had effected more women, and especially those who have always been big busted girls are you experiencing the same thing? Thanks for your help! Emily
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I was a C for most of my life, as I gained more weight I was up to a D. I am still in a D, probably need to go be fitted again, they are probably almost a C, but they have deflated and fallen When people lose any significant amount of weight I think this is an issue surgery or no surgery. I just hope I can get a lift one day!
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What's Your Exercise Program
Marathongirl replied to SullysRants's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I do spinning 3 days a week, and I just added weights (5 weeks post-op). I'm going to start running again. My problem is I'm always so tired -
Weight gain during pregnacy
Amytequilahouse replied to starr1202's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Go for it!! Don't wait!! I'm 1 year and a month post op and today 5 mos pregnant with twins no weight gain yet. I'm not worried about the weight gain anymore. I can't wait to see my babies!! enjoy life. Don't plan out just go with it. These are my first babies. I wasn't able to conceive because I was so heavy. 150 lbs lost and finally here we are -
Weight gain during pregnacy
CrazyCatLady replied to starr1202's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I got pregnant at 11 months postop, after a decade of infertility. No IVF, just figured we'd try on a whom and BAM! Pregnant on first cycle, lol. I am 18 weeks, lost 12lbs first trimester, then have regained 3lbs after MD threatened to put in an NG tube, grr...had to start eating simple carbs. Prior to getting pregnant, weight had been stable for 3 months. Nutrition hasn't been a problem, but holy crow...the all day long morning sickness has! Never had any nausea while pregnant with daughter 13 years ago. -
TwinsMama, thank you, you are so supportive, it is meaningful to me, thank you! In the ongoing saga of Ye Olde Head Case, I am battling a paradox at the moment: I am at least 60 lbs over goal weight, at least 20 lbs heavier than the last time I felt good about myself, and am more out of shape then I have been since surgery - I have not exercised faithfully/regularly in 3 months. So here's the issue: I need to get to the gym more than I've ever needed to since surgery, yet I am afraid/embarrassed/humiliated/ashamed to go *until* I lose the *extra* weight. So I need to go to the gym in order to lose the weight, but won't go to the gym until I've already lost the weight, wtf... It makes zero sense, I know, but that's how I feel. When I was at my best - my lowest weight, my most kick-ass strength, I really felt like I was accomplishing something at the gym because I could feel it in my body. I want so badly to feel that way again but feel like I can't get there without a weight loss jump start, a shock to the system that smacks my metabolism upside the head and goes, "giddyeyup! we're losing weight here!!" anyway, ramble ramble ramble ...
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I too can't stand that gallery. They don't have my weight RIGHT NOW and I'm down overall 70 lbs. I can't imagine if I had tried it 70 lbs ago. What I've found is I like it better when I ask someone to show me someone that is my size/shape. That helps me better guage what I look like. Sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised and other times I know I need to hit the gym...like HARD. Globe, you're gorgeous girl! Don't let stupid sites and other things mess with your mind!
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When I was sleeved last year with Dr Ortiz in TJ I was given Tramadol (sp??). It worked fine and was no problem taking across the border. For those who may have noticed taht I am scheduled on 12/6 for a sleeve, it is because there was too much scar tissue from my band and the sleeve ended up being larger than it should. I have lost almost no weight in the year I have had the sleeve. Dr Ortiz has agreed to do another surgery. I dont see it as his fault, just the scar tissue. He told me this is only the second time he has had to do this in all the time he has been doing sleeves.
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Hi! My name is Jennifer. I am 33. I am just starting my six month diet. I am looking for a friend who is at the same stage in the game. The clinic I go to is Roller weight loss and advanced surgery in Fayetteville, AR.
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A big Texas Howdy to you!!
Enchantress1908 replied to dry_gulch_02's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi. I am from Texas also.......Denton Had my surgery on June 21st in Hurst. I went through True Results. My doctor that performed my surgery was Dr. Marsden out of Argyle. Everyone at True Results has been amazing. My starting weight was 189. My goal weight is 125 - 130 would be fitting.... -
I am really hoping that I wont have a problem and I get approved with out much hassle. They cover weightloss surgery and the also, for cosmetic surgery if they covered a weight loss surgery..but I would have to wait 1 year to 1 1/2 year for it...which is just awesome....so I am looking for forward to an approval...soon after my sleep study next friday.
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My hair is falling out by the handfuls! Anything help?
Redheadedone replied to sleeved51711's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
You know, I have to say I actually paused for a second and had to think. . . .would I be OK with the hair loss as long as it came with a 62 pound weight loss? Oh I am amazed at the crazy thoughts I have. . . . .lol. I know there are pre-natal vitamins that my friends have taken with amazing results in their hair and nails. I hope the loss of hair stops soon and big congratulations on the huge weight loss!!!!
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