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Don't let anyone who hasn't done the research that all of us undergoing this surgery have done, deter you. The surgery was the best decision I ever made about my weight loss. I had 60 pounds to lose, and even tho I am losing very slowly, the weight is coming off and I am NOT, yes I said NOT, re-gaining it.
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Sleeved On August 28!
tootblue51 replied to krusher109's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was sleeved on Aug 29 I lost 7 pounds on pre op diet but when I got home I gained 15 Has this happened to any of you I did well after surgery but I look and feel bloated Any advic -
8 Lb Weight Gain Two Days After Surgery?
Need-a-Sleeve replied to txgirl36's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Txgirl36: I was sleeved by the same doctor, same hospital, same day & I gained 10 pounds. No worries, they pumped us full of IV fluids with sodium in it. It will come off for sure. I have removed my scale & will wait for my post-op visit next week. -
I'm looking for local banders in the Milwaukee, WI area? I would like to associate myself around postive, motivating individuals whom I can relate to not only regarind weight loss but life overall. Please response if your in the milwaukee area and would a banding sister....
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I know the feeling, I cheated everyday for example I had a bowl of Soup that had a little bit of veggies in it. I had a V8 I had some salad, also coleslaw, no sugar no bread, I have lost about 12 lbs so I am doing my job as far as weight loss goes. It isn't even that I am hungry I just can't stand this taste in my mouth. So try and focus on the positive and what you can have. I know it is very hard. Good luck Kathy
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VSG veterens! Best advice for success, please!
natnat919 replied to 24601's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Babbs has the best advice..... follow that. My surgeon said "if you do 80% of what I tell you to do, you'll be successful". And, know what your triggers are.....and avoid at all costs. This isn't a magic pill for weight loss, you have to do the work. My trigger (my crack cocaine) is sugar. If I eat one piece of chocolate, one cookie or one bite of cake, I'll eat the whole entire thing and want more the next day.... the sleeve hasn't changed that. I can have the occasional (maybe once a month?) piece of bread or potato............that I can control and it doesn't make me crave more. But chocolate or any type of sweet? I know I can't handle it, so I avoid it at all costs. It would be very easy to slip back into old habits. And make sure your head is right. I felt that losing the weight would solve all of my problems. I have a wonderful life "except that I'm fat". I have lost the weight and should have worked on my "head" the entire time, along with my body. -
Well, I didnt feel like I slept much, its odd having someone watch over you when you are sleeping and monitoring your every move! Odd thing was, every nurse I came in contact with so far in my journey are so envious of my decision to have WLS and ask me a million questions. I tell them to log on to LAPBANDTALK and all their answers are right there! A lot of people at my work are also getting lapband. It seems like this is the "NEW WAVE" of weight loss. I hope I can be a positive example ! I am trying to document my whole process before and after in order to get the info out there on what to expect.. Be well and good luck!
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is restriction simply feeling full sooner?
Jachut replied to susandavis's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That's exactly what it is like for me, only I am not prepared to try for "good" restriction. Due to being more able to stop easily when I've had sufficient, I've almost lost all my weight and see no need to go tighter to the point where I cant eat bread or other foods. I think long term, the more variety I can eat, the healthier my diet will be. I just think the lap band, to work effectively takes a very large dose of sensible management on the part of the user. I too can eat past satisfied, but I definitely cannot eat what I used to. In a year I've only once or twice eaten just too much and I've felt very uncomfortable and sick afterwards - not something I want to repeat. Some behaviours are just impossible, I simply cannot get down a McDonalds meal in 10 minutes in the car anymore, and that's a good thing. -
How close to goal to get a TT?
JulieNYC replied to juliegeraci's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I had a TT at 200 lbs and it was the best thing I ever did. I had lost 150+ lbs at that point and made a conscious choice (with my reconstructive surgeon) to go ahead with the "major ressection" at that point, knowing full well that I may require a "tweak" later, if I lost substantially more weight. I did, but when I had my lateral thighs done at goal, I got a big of residual improvement in my lower stomach and now I don't need a "tweak" after all. From personal experience, I disagree that TT must occur at goal or within 20 lbs from goal. I do think that's best with MOST patients, because of the financial impact. But I do think there are circumstances where it is justified. I don't know that I'd have run my marathon (training for which took me to goal) with the pannus. And I know I wouldn't be as far along with the psychological progress of adapting to my new body image if I'd waited. There are plusses and minuses. In my opinion, it is not as simple as paying for what you want from one type of surgeon versus another (though I'm sure there's truth to the fact that there's always someone out there who will take your money and give you what you want, even if it's not the right thing for you or your body). There are careful considerations all around. -
How close to goal to get a TT?
nina874 replied to juliegeraci's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I am booked for a full tummy tuck, lipo and breast lift/augmentation in Feb 08, I booked with a man who is widely considered to be one of the world top major weightloss reconstructive surgeons , his name is Jean Fracois Pascal and he has pioneered many different body lift procedure techniques. He lectures all over the US and shares his techniques with other surgeons. Here is a link to his web Docteur PASCAL - LYON - FRANCE At the same time that I booked a good friend of mine who isnt banded and has a BMI of around 33 booked in also.While he told me to get within a stone of goal ( BMI 23) he was quite happy to carry out the procedure on her as her weight has been stable for a while now and she has a huge apron of skin left from her 3 kids. I dont think it is what size you are that is the key with these surgeons, it is whether your weight is stable. As someone who has a band you are much more likely to go on to lose more weight which can have a negative effect on your results. For what it is worth he said that another stone weight loss would not have a negative effect, as long as I exercised as well he said it would just improve the results. Hope this helps. -
Anyone get a fill during pregnancy?
kyethra replied to lauragshsu's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I am glad I am not the only one wondering about this sort of thing. I just found out I was was pregnant the other day, but I have been eating a lot these past couple of weeks (I am almost six weeks) and I was worried I would need a fill so I don't gain. But according to my new what to expect, the morning sickness doesn't hit until around week six. So we will see. -
Anyone get a fill during pregnancy?
losethemess replied to lauragshsu's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
It's a myth that it's ok to eat more while you are pregnant or that you need to eat more. According to research you should only be consuming 300-500 more calories when you are pregnant. It really all depends on you BMI. Coming from someone who gained wayyyyy to much during her first pregnant (over 50lbs to be exact) be congnicent of what you eat and the effects of what you eat. You'll pay for it later. You should be drinking for two not eating for two. Your water consumption should increase your calorie should only increase slightly. -
@@shelleylester I am so sorry. I reread my post, and I think I was out of line. Absolutely having a piece of pie every once in a while is great, especially when you have been so successful in your weight loss. And finding one that is sugar free is awesome. Please accept my apologies for sounding so self righteous in my post.
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Not losing weight? Hardly eating?
ScottsGirl replied to reno1128's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is totally normal. Your body is adjusting, give it more time. Even though you're not losing pounds, you are probably losing inches AND gaining muscle from the Protein. Just do as your doctor says, and the scale will move when it is supposed to. Don't focus on the scale so much until after 4-6 weeks out. I lost 20 pre-op and have lost 12 post (surgery was on August 7th). I have only lost 1lb in the past week and a half, but my body has shrunk quite a bit! I 'look' smaller everyday! -
My husband is currently being "trained" to not set me up for failure! I just set up my first appointment for my mandatory 6 month doctor assisted weight loss program. I have instructed my darling to start throwing out or donate any food he wont eat within the next month in the pantry. I will do the same with foods I normally eat. I will re-stock with "acceptable" foods. He also knows that I will become all kinds of crazy if he tempts me with naughty foods when I tell him I am on strict foods. Gotta love my hubby, he is a real trooper <3
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How do you know if you are 200% over weight?
rstroud100 replied to SusieC's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
The formula to calculate your BMI is: English BMI FormulaBMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches ) x ( Height in inches ) ) x 703 Metric BMI FormulaBMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters ) x ( Height in Meters ) ) For your info... -
Lots Of Stress Eating Lately - Pre Surgery
PEvette replied to Looking Ahead's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, if you dont stop the stress eatting you will gain weight! I was given my date back in Feburary, and I told myself I was going to lose at least 30 pounds between Feb and June....then stress crept up and bit me in the butt! My 5th Graders getting Spring Fever, trying to get and keep them focused for their state assessments, I got frustrated and said to heck with the Protein shakes, eating right and stuff, and started up my old habit of going to Mickey D's in the morning.... Well I stepped on the scale on May 20th (I have surgery in 3 weeks) and I'd gained 20 pounds! I started my pre-op on that day! Now I'm day 5 into it...I am approaching the wall (I getting the urge to eat) but I'm trying to stay focused.... I am the captain of this body and I will control it!! One day at a time!!! Commit to taking back control.... -
So I got the lap-band ap placed on 2/17/12 weighing 269 on surgery day. I now weigh 280-284 lbs and will be having revisional surgery on 12-12-12 ... I never felt full with the band. It was either too tight and food would get stuck or too loose... im just happy that I will have a 2nd chance at weight loss and become healthy. Im a 25 year old wife/mom of two and cant wait.
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I just had my revision on Monday. So happy I got it! I'm not hungry right now and I never had that feeling with the band. I was banded in 2006. I'm 34 and mom to a 3 year old and I can't wait to play with her without getting to tired or short of breath after 5 min. Pre liquid died weight wad 240 and morning of surgery was 229. I'm at 233 right now but they say its just Water rention from surgery. Good luck to you and keep me posted! Lisa :-)<br />surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012
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Aunt Flow during Surgery?
MrsLulu replied to coolnessa22's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All of the weight loss prior to surgery has triggered three regular months pre-op on a regular basis. This hasn't happened in years, and I don't know what the heck to do about it Lol! I am pretty worried about the cramping and pain of this being added to the surgery pain. Ugh... hope the meds will knock me out. -
Needing Revision Surgery
Vicki Loichinger replied to copmom's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have not had the band problems you have had, but the band just didn't help me with my health issues. I am having it removed tomorrow and RNY done. Hoping the RNY will resolve or improve my Type 2 Diabetes. I hope you get approved and soon. It sounds miserable to be going what you are going through. I never lost a lot of weight or kept it off with the band. But I never had a slip or anything. Got foods stuck a lot. Reverted to soft foods high in carbs way to often. Just wish I had had the RNY the first time around (seven years ago) but the band seemed best to me at the time. I don't regret it, just I failed it or it failed me, maybe a bit of both. Wishing you the very best -
What Is A Band With Plication
☠carolinagirl☠ replied to Visionary444's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i had this surgery and highly recommend it.. Gastric Plication (Stomach Folding) Gastric Plication is a relatively new procedure that is quickly becoming one of the most popular options in weight loss surgery. It consists in reducing stomach volume by folding the grater curvature of the stomach to its inside part, Forming a tube form or “sleeve type” of pouch, similar to a gastric sleeve surgery, but without THE stomach cutting or stapling required in other surgeries. The pouch is formed by hand stitching and confection. Advantages Reduced Surgical risks compared to a gastric sleeve surgery. There is no foreign body inserted, so there is no foreign body failure. There is no counter indication and a good option for women who would like to get pregnant. It’s a lower cost surgery as it doesn’t require lap band or lap band staple costs. Recuperation time is also quicker than with bypass or gastric sleeve surgeries. -
This is true. Sometimes it is not so easy though=) Congrats on your weight loss!!
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Honestly, for me the biggest fear is that it won't work. I have failed so many times before, it's like I'm conditioned to expect failure. But I am refusing to let myself dwell on that. I've been slogging my way through my emotional food issues in hopes that it will help me succeed once I am banded. Plus I have been "speaking success" over this - telling myself and anyone who will listen about how positive this process is and how great it will be to lose the weight and keep it off. I am giving my fear over to the Lord, meditating on my success and allowing Him to provide it for me. Kind of like "let go let God" I guess. Getting stuck does sound scary, but I think it'll be easier to deal with once it actually happens. The first time, all you have to do is remember not to panic, and then if it happens again you will know what to expect and how to handle it. Great topic, by the way.
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Totally Bummed But Not Discouraged
cmaloney replied to djbryan51's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Take care of your heart issue first and foremost. Then you can deal with the weight loss. You want to be in perfect health for this. Good luck & continued prayers... Please keep us posted.
