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I am so discusted! I had my sleeve April 24th and was home morning of April 25 th. My IV was out evening of the 24th. I have not lost any weight except for the 4.5 pounds I lost in the first few days after surgery. Prior to surgery I was losing 15 pounds a month. I saw my surgeon and NUT yesterday and they could offer no explanation! Totally regret my sleeve!
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Hi ladies! Wow, I leave for a month and this whole website changes LOL. Hope you're all doing well! My little guy was born on October 21st. 9lbs 2oz 21 inches long! We had a few complications after delivery but we're both doing well now. He's 10lbs and 23 inches as of today. I'm exclusively breastfeeding and we're both doing well with it! I've lost all but 4lbs of my pregnancy weight and then I hope to really gear up and get those last 20lbs off I've been dragging around! Happy Thanksgiving ladies!!
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This is stressful.
butterflypinup replied to Derouin4's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. In this four year journey that has finally lead me to scheduling surgery I have been in two major relationships. Both men were not really on the train with me which didn't help me at all and I think actually helped me drop out of my program towards surgery twice. I am now single and doing this for me because it's what I want. I want to be a healthier happier me. I'm tired of aches and pains due to being over weight. I don't want my weight to hold me back any further and maybe regret it later and doing the what if game. What if I would have done surgery what if my life could have been so much fuller. Love is meant to endure. The only way a relationship wouldn't work is because it wasn't meant to. If your given what you need in a relationship then surgery won't change that. I myself am vain about my hair too and I'm almost positive that I will lose it. I have lost hair in the past with rapid weightloss but hey hair grows back and we shall gain so much for the price of a little bit of short term hairloss. I for one am ready! -
Well I'm feeling great and saw the Dr. yesterday. Since surgery I've lost 16lbs. I'm back to water aerobics at the YMCA and loving it. I am starting to struggle since I don't have much restriction right now because my first fill isn't for about 21/2 weeks. I feel like i need it now but I'm sure the Dr. knows best. Praying I don't gain any back before then. Trying to stay between 1000-1200 cals until the fill.:biggrin:
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I am officially obsessed! I've been reading stories on here and I want so badly to get my surgery approved!! I still have a long way to go. I need to lose 30 pounds and I'm down 9, which is good but I would like to see more, don't we all! I can't submit my papers until September 25th because that will be six months to the day I started my pre op weight loss diet required by my insurance. I've been reading stories on here about people who are scheduled in June and July and I can't help but to be so incredibly envious! I know this will be a process. I need to be ok with losing weight wether or not I get banded. I need to stop obsessing about the band itself and focus more on losing weight. THe more I lose now the more sucessful I will be! I was originally scheduled for surgery feb 5th but backed out a week before. I just didn't have that great of feeling about the doctor and I was also self pay. I found out that if I try to jump through some hoops my insurance might pay for it so I have to exhaust that before I put it on plastic. I know I'm doing this the right way but it's so hard to be patient! I've been looking into this since january and it won't be until October if everything is approved. It just seems so far away! sigh OH well... one step at a time. It's good for me to learn what it takes to do it right the first time. I so look forward to seeing the onderland again!
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Lisa343, is your real name Lisa? Thanks for posting! I so know what you are going through right now. Do you have to lose a certain amount? I have to lost 10% of my body weight and I am only half way there. Originally I thought that I had to use the doctors information from the bariatrich clinic which I went to on March 25th which puts me at being able to sumbit August 25th as long as I have lost 28 pounds but then I found out they would accept the weight from my doctors office which was Feb 3rd so IF I was able to lose 15 more pounds in two weeks I could submit then but I don't think that is going to happen LOL seven pounds a week? YIKES! What plan are you on now?
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How do you deal with OTHER people's expectations ??
Crishell replied to Mrs SmartyPants's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm sorry you are going through that extra stress. My family is very supportive and don't really ask alot of questions. I guess because they can see my weight loss & inches loss. At work,I did not make a secret out of having the surgery and there are two other girls who have had it before I did. We have been each other's support but co-workers want to make it into a contest. They make comments comparing our visible weight loss and watch what we eat. The other day, two of them made the comment to me "you look good, your's is working". I didn't even respond because I know they were trying to bait me into saying something about the other two girls. I did this for me and I know what I am and am not doing to make it work for me. People don't understand the band and how it can be different for people. It is not a contest. I have a very few close co-workers who I share my ups and downs with but the rest of them get no remarks from me. -
I live about 45 minutes from my Dr. so sometimes it was hard to get to support. You will find more and more people in your area that has had the surgery maybe y'all could car pool. There were enough of us that have had the surgery in my area that our Dr. helped us get a support group started in our town. It has been great! We meet once a month at the local gym. We let anyone come that wants to lose weight or live healthier. We have about 15 - 20 show up every month. I facilitate the meetings and we have a lot of fun.
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Dr Kelly made a nice sleeve for me 8 days ago. When does the excitement start? (LONG)
educationrulz replied to desperateforchange's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That sounds like a great surgical and travel experience. My hospital stay was soooo boring, and painful unfortunately. But, the floor and staff were great, so I can't hold my pain experiences against anyone. But, I did walk alot like you and I think that contributed to my overall fast healing. Congratulations on getting your sleeve! BTW, can you explain your ticker? It says 233 lbs gained. Is that how much you're wanting to lose? -
A lot of people think that this is an easy solution. They have the surgery and expect the weight to magically disappear. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that! You have to commit to working hard by eating well and exercising if this is going to work for you. It's easy to fall off track and it's easy to eat foods that slide on through the band (anything with a mushy or chip-like consistency, to start).
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Happy New Year Everyone!!!
Nelsonn replied to NiCOLEiNFL's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Happy New Year to All My resolution is to lose my weight upto 200 pounds... and I will definitely make it possible -
I am 3 months out and after two months, I totally stopped losing weight. I tried to eat less, exercise more. I tried to eat more, exercise less. I tried it all. I only lost 35 pounds since the surgery, and this was my biggest fear. All of my hopes and dreams are shattered.
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GOT SLEEVED? My journey begins 02/20/17
Bama2012 replied to Keahsha Barbiiemonroe Harris's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good luck you are getting a great tool to help with your weight loss. Anxiety leading up to it is understandable if you feel it but everything will be great after. Keep us posted. -
corn, like most other grains, is super high in carbs. It is also high in sugar, and his little other nutritional value. In my program, grain (and starchy veggies and refined sugar) are off the table entirely in weight loss mode.
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Hi, My name is Deb I am 54 yrs old , divorced, have 4 grown children, 5 grandchildren. I have battled my weight all my life( my grandfather and father decided I should be 25 lbs by the time I was 6 months) my highest weight was 302 lbs., I now weigh 279 lbs. I have fought diabetes, kidney disease, anemia, fibromyalgia and the list goes on . I take 20 different meds daily. I no longer work, ( I was a nurse for 36 yrs) . It hurts to walk, I try to exercise and end up hurting something else. I have looked into the weight loss surgery several times but was always told it " would kill me" because of issues I already have with my esophagus. I decided to check into surgery again since I obviously can't get rid of the weight by myself. This time they told me about the vertical sleeve and feel i can have this procedure safely. I have 2 more nutrition classes, then I will see the Dr and hopefully be scheduled. My insurance doesn't cover the procedure but the Dr is sure he can prove medical necessity and get it approved. I am hoping after surgery when the weight starts coming off, I will have less pain, and my kidney disease and diabetes will improve, and be able to get rid of that darn C-Pap. My 28 yr old daughter lives with me and is also planing to have the surgery sometime after I have mine. My brother and sister had the gastric by-pass several years ago and have done very well. I know I am still a high risk even with this procedure, but I am praying to God for him to guide and protect me as I start this new journey in my life.
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Hi, My name is Cheri and I just got approved for my sleeve surgery! I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I would lose 70 lbs then gain 80 over and over again. The one exercise that I found that I loved was weight lifting. I did that for a couple of years and was able to keep the weight off. I looked and felt great. I had just turned 42 when one day, my back hurt so bad, I couldn't get out of bed. Turns out I have adult onset of idiopathic roto-scoliosis, degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. All non curable and progressive. I've had 2 lumbar fusions, one failed and one cervical fusion with no pain relief. Needless to say, I was no longer able to lift weights and as time went by, even walking became a painful process. Over the last 9 years I have gained over 100 pounds. After A LOT of research, I decided on the sleeve. One of the primary reasons is I suffer from chronic pain due to a failed spinal fusion and numerous spinal diseases and was concerned about the absorption of pain medication. On top of that is the mal-absorption issue in general. I had heard that insurance companies (mine is Pacificare through Sharp Community) were still hesitant about approving this procedure so was all prepared for a fight when the day after my doc submitted the authorization request, it was approved. Yay! I am so looking forward to this new phase of my life. I hope that I get some pain relief, that I won't feel this gnawing hunger any longer and that I get healthy enough to enjoy going on vacation with my husband. Current stats - 5'6" - Weight 256 lbs - Surgery date 2/3/11 Hope I haven't bored you to death Here's to getting skinny - Cheers!
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Weight Loss Slowed Down
fluffylibra30 replied to Dee from Sydney Aus's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc told me the first six months was the "honeymoon phase" after that the weight slows down and when you have to start paying better attention to what you are eating. Just get your protein in, water and watch your carb sugar and fat intake and the weight will still come off :-D -
Weight Loss Slowed Down
ProudGrammy replied to Dee from Sydney Aus's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi dee from down under Once you have lost a bunch of weight, you do have a tendency to start losing weight a little slower. But don't worry you should be able to continue and lose the weight, it will just take a little time, this can be common for many. g'day kathy -
Weight Loss Slowed Down
plyman replied to Dee from Sydney Aus's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery January 10,2012 and have slowed down a lot, but I am still losing so I cannot be too concerned. The fact last I am not going up or getting too focused on the speed of losing. This is a big change for me. I also know that slow is not a bad thing, it is easier on the body when you lose a lot of weight slowly. I am very sure this was the right decison for me. I also know that the people on this site are very helpfu. If you search for topics about slow weight loss you will find some great ideas to help. I needed the reminder to track exactly what I am eating. I already knew it was not a lot, but I needed to be reminded about protein first and there are many discussions about that. Good luck to you and I hope you find just the encouragement you need to stay happy, healthy and know you are losing exactly what you are suppose to. -
Feeling NERVOUS because I had a breast reduction a yr ago...worried I won't have any breast after the sleeve :-( Anyone have any experience with this?
A_ReNUDE_me replied to A_ReNUDE_me's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for sharing...wow, your weight loss is amazing! I am excited to know that I have been approved and after I have my EGD and esophageal manometry tests done, I can get a surgery date by year end. Keep up the great work and thanks for the encouragement! -
"Only" 40 pounds? 40 lbs is fantastic! When was the last time you lost 40 pounds this easily? Be proud of your accomplishment. Realize that some people lose faster or slower but that's them and you are you. There is always someone out there faster or taller or smarter or more talented than you. Who cares? This is NOT a competition. You have the right attitude. This is a tool, just a chunk of silicon. It doesn't choose to lose weight, YOU do. You are losing weight slow and steady, best possible way. This is not a diet. There is no "goal" where everything ends. You permanently changed the way you live, for the better. Things like food habits and activity are not things to do for a while, but as much a part of you as breathing. A few small tips that seem to work for me: I almost never watch TV in real time. We have a DVR and I always record so I can fast forward past commercials, especially food ones. If I find myself staring in the cupboard for a snack, I brush my teeth. The taste curbs my hunger for some reason. (ever drink orange juice tight after brushing? blech.) Otherwise, I'll go for a quick walk around the neighborhood. A lot of times that 10 minute delay gets my mind off of food, plus it's exercise that gets your metabolism speeded up. Buy an article of clothing that's you really like and is just a tiny bit too small. Try it on every couple of days. Avoid the scale for a few days too. (I never weigh myself, I just use my clothing fit and belt notches to track size loss.) Pick one thing you can't do today because of size that you really want to do and daydream a bit about it. Look at that nasty "before" photo you took. That scares me straight every time. Thomas Jefferson said: I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.
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Banded for 6 months-reflections
Shinyhappymommy replied to michelle88's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
What a great post. Thanks for sharing those reflections. I wanted to point out a couple of things: First, it's very common to hit a plateau at about 6 months post-op. Very common. Secondly, I finally started exercising consistently at about 5 1/2 months post op. I pretty much hit a 6 week plateau. But the weight is coming off again. I believe I was building my muscle core and now it's going to help me burn off this remaining fat. You're doing great. Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged if things slow down. It's normal! :tongue2: -
Sleeve or Bypass???? Dont know which one to choose...
_Shane_ replied to breholly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So far I've opted for the Gastric Bypass (I may ultimately decide on the duodenal switch) because it not only makes your stomach smaller, it also, unlike the sleeve, bypasses some intestine and reduces the nutrients/calories you absorb, increasing the weight loss. -
June 24th is my New Beginning-My Story!
MissJo88 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am 23 years old, and have NEVER been skinny. I've been called chubby, thick, stocky, big boned, told its baby fat, etc....but I've never been skinny. I've tried Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, sports, dance teams, cheerleading, Phentermine, Atkins, Vitamin b12 shots, and the whole nine yards. It never works long term. It never makes me feel like I can actually adjust to the lifestyle required to maintain. I never feel full. So I decided to do what some of the people I love might call the "lazy thing" and have VSG. I have never been more scared and excited for something in my life. I feel like I am being given the one thing I never had...to LOOK the way I FEEL. I want to live a life that doesn't leave me worried about "What if?" I get diabetes down the road, can't play with my kids, Heaven forbid, can't even HAVE kids! I want to be healthy. I had my consult with Dr. Takata at Scripps Del Mar in San Diego on March 8th, seven days after my birthday and was cleared for surgery by insurance on May 17th. June 24th is my big day, and I can barely think straight between all of the preperation. I literally HARASSED my insurance to speed up the authorization, and the whole procedure and follow up care is going to be paid for in full. I understand after reading these forums that my surgery story is somewhat of a fairy tale in terms of insurance issues. I am definitely grateful to be blessed with this opportunity, and really treasure the support I've found so far here, and am excited to meet the futire friends I hope to make here. Here is to each and every one of s succeeding in our journey to Skinnier and Healthier. We got this! -
Ahhhhhh today is my big surgery day and I'm so excited. I worked very hard to get this far and I can't wait to see what I can do afterwards. I started at 273. I wonder what I will weight today. thanks to everyone for their encouraging words during my post op diet. #blessing
