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7 months and 6 days post-op, and I’ve hit my goal! I lost around 70 lbs pre-op (and over 50 of that before surgery consult in late October of last year - COVID scared me into finally getting motivated to really do something about the weight). Pictures are from fall of 2019, second is about 2 weeks post op, and then the last is from early this week. Thinking of adjusting my goal down another 10 lbs or so as I still want to lose some more, but this is the lowest adult weight I have been. Need to start saving for plastics. I will say, the changes are more noticeable now - even 5 lbs can make a difference. I also started doing strength training about 10 weeks post-op (once I was fully vaccinated) and that has made a MASSIVE difference. I did a body scan and from late March when I started to mid-July (my most recent scan), I lost 35 lbs, which I knew from my scale, but I actually gained 6.5 lbs of muscle and lost 17% body fat. Want to continue to build that muscle and tone and now thinking lose another 10 or so. We shall see. But for today, I celebrate hitting my goal, especially since everyone at the surgeon’s office said not to set it at that, as most folks only lose 60-70% of their excess weight. Of course, they also only want me to eat plant-based, and that’s not happening either. It’s definitely Fri-YAY!
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How do they pick your goal weight?
lizonaplane replied to vikingbeast's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon didn't give me a goal, but the psychologist said I'd likely lose a certain amount, and was I okay with that amount. I was NOT okay with that amount, which I told her, but I can't remember the amount. I remember she said it would get me to about 180lbs and that would still put me as obese. Yes, I know that BMI is dreadful, but I also got down to 180 at one point through diet and exercise, and I was still fatter than I was comfortable with. I've never been thin, at least since I was about 14, so I don't know what weight will be comfortable to me, but I also don't know how I can change what happens - I'm not sure how much is in my control. -
Update On Me (Surgery: 5/19/21)
BDL58 replied to SummerTimeGirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I’ve lost 58 lbs from my preop weight (40 pounds since surgery 6/1) it’s a slow but steady downward trend and I’m happy with it. My clothes are definitely baggier/ looser. I put drawstrings in my scrub pants for work because I don’t want to buy new scrubs just yet. Got the kit on Amazon…easy to do. -
Questions for Surgeon During Consult
lizonaplane replied to devotion's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would also ask how much weight do you think I will lose, and what are the determinates of that. How will any of my medications be affected/changed by the surgery? What are restrictions on my activities after the surgery (this will depend on your job, but how long do you have to avoid lifting, etc)? -
I lost about 45 lbs in the first 6 months preparing for surgery, but then I got close to the lowest BMI could have before I wouldn't qualify for surgery, so I started eating too much again. I am having trouble getting it in check, but I will have a strict 2 week pre-op diet, so hopefully I will stick to that. I don't think I will meet with the anesthesiologist until I go in for surgery. I've met with the surgeon a few times and he has asked a lot of questions about my medical and surgical history (I've only ever had dental surgery), especially abdominal surgery, which operation I wanted, medications I'm taking, etc. He also explained the surgery in detail to me. He went over possible complications, how much weight he thought I might lose (it was way less than I expected!). I asked what were the determinates of losing less or more, and he didn't really have an answer for that.
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July 2021 Surgery People!
Candace76 replied to Sammys_VSG_Evolution's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats on weight loss, hopefully your feeling better from the surgery. -
What fears did you have?
blackcatsandbaddecisions replied to hauntedhideaway's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Interesting thing about vitamins is that after about 6 months I had to switch from bariatric vitamins because some of my levels were too high, specifically iron and vitamin d. So my costs aren’t high at all. My husband never even stepped foot in the hospital. Dropped me off at the door and picked me up, due to covid. I was fine, and I’d probably do the same thing even if covid hadn’t been a thing. I was worried I’d never be able to eat normally again, I would have a leak, and that I wouldn’t lose weight. I’d say I eat very normally now (9 months out), I had no complications, and I’ve lost 158 lbs, so all fears were unfounded. My advice to everyone in life is to stay far away from Facebook. Your life will be better for it! This site has great advice. -
How do they pick your goal weight?
blackcatsandbaddecisions replied to vikingbeast's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They asked me what my goal weight was and I picked a weight I’d been at once and had felt I looked good at. In a healthy weight range, etc. I’ve lost 158 lbs so far and I have 16 lbs left to go to get to that weight. I think my actual goal may end up being lower than that, just based on seeing myself at this weight. So I wouldn’t get too caught up on it- hard for most of us to know what we want when we are so far off from it. -
Questions for Surgeon During Consult
RickM replied to devotion's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is the revision a two step process (remove the band, wait a few months for healing, then do the RNY) or all at one time. Some surgeons do them all one way or the other, or depending upon circumstances. what kind of pre-op dieting requirements do they have (some want their patients to lose a certain amount of weight before surgery, while some don't care; some impose a stricter to "shrink the liver" for a couple of weeks or so before surgery, while others don't)? What problems do you frequently encounter with this type of procedure (as the bands often damage the stomach, and that's why many such revisions are done.) -
Unexplained Weight gain post revision
starladustangel replied to starladustangel's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Some of the Facebook groups are odd The strangest response I got was someone questioning why my surgeon would do a revision for GERD when I didn't need to lose more weight. And someone else questioning my dietitian for not having me on moderate carbs instead of keto. She's been my dietitian for 2.5 years since I was pre op VSG. Thank you -
Unexplained Weight gain post revision
starladustangel replied to starladustangel's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Thank you I do still have some pain on my right side which my surgeon's PA said is where the largest incision is and where I had adhesions and scar tissue from my sleeve. She told me it would take longer to heal because they stitched it very tight to prevent abdominal hernias. It is mostly ok but I still get pain bending there so inflammation is possible. Menstrual cycle it's hard to say. I am 40 so could be in perimenopause but I have a Mirena IUD which mostly stops my periods. I drink mostly Gatorade zero, powerade zero and propel because that's what has tasted the best since revision and miralax mixes well. I do ok on hydration getting 40-50 oz a day. My gastroenterologist has me do two caps of miralax to prevent constipation and it is working. I do feel like #4 is what makes most sense. I think I dropped water weight rapidly due to the shock of surgery and bounced back up. As long as I don't keep gaining weight I'm fine here. My weight would fluctuate pre revision between 142-145. -
Firstly, congrats on your 20 pound loss! that is a lot of weight in two weeks. I am going through the exact thing! We are even similar to pre-op weight and surgery date! and I am also at a two week stall. It is driving me insane! You are even ahead of me in the game! I am losing my mind with this as well so know you are not alone in this. Keep me posted on how your progress is going I wish you the best of luck in your weight loss journey. Stay focused and you will succeed.
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it's the infamous "three week stall". Almost all of us experience that. In fact, if you do a search on this site of the three week stall, you will find about 17,000 posts on it (and no, I am NOT kidding!). Just stick to your program and stay off the scale for a few days. It'll break and you'll be on your way again. It usually last a week or two - but for a few people (a minority) it last for three. And just so you're prepared, you're likely to hit a few of these on your journey. It's a common part of weight loss...
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July 2021 Surgery People!
eholmes89 replied to Sammys_VSG_Evolution's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Surgery Status: 5 weeks And 2 days Post Op VSG (July 13th) Phase: week 5 soft foods, introducing back into normal diet Highest known weight: 210 Starting weight: 210 Current Weight: 180 Inch loss: 6 inches off waist, 4 inch off hips. About 1-2 inch from legs and arms NSV: my face looks completely different in photos! Also got back into my favourite Barbour coat! 😊 -
July 2021 Surgery People!
Mama Des replied to Sammys_VSG_Evolution's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi everyone. My surgery date was 07/14. I am now on a reg diet and just introducing new/old foods again. My highest weight:252 current weight: 212. I guess I’m ok except I had a hernia that I needed emergency surgery 2 weeks ago . Ahhh why didn’t they remove that when I got my sleeve?? Uuugg -
July 2021 Surgery People!
Candace76 replied to Sammys_VSG_Evolution's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey July Surgery People! It has been a while since we have had any updates in this thread. I can't wait to hear how you are all doing. Let's do another stats check! ✔📉⚖ How is your progress going? (NSV, inch loss, weight loss, pre or post op, phase.) Good luck!🤗 ________________ Surgery Status: 3 weeks Post Op VSG (July 26th) Phase: post op soft food diet week 2 Highest known weight: 291 Starting weight: 280 Current Weight: 253 Inch loss: 2 inches off waist, about 1 inch off most other spots. NSV: I fit into a pair of pants that I never fit into! (They are my current size but cut smaller & I bought without trying them on.) -
The Journey
Newyearnewme2019 added images to a gallery album in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
Some pics from my weight loss journey -
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Congratulations on your weight loss so far.
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Everything is going well I'm 8weeks out I healed great. Start weight:222lbs current weight:201.9. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app
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I gained some weight and my surgeon didn’t seem to care but it varies from dr to dr. It also varies patient to patient because some patients, with health concerns or higher BMI need to lose weight before they can do the surgery safely and also probably because of different insurance policies. As for what to expect at pre op they just went over what to expect at surgery. I watched a video, chatted about last minute concerns with the surgeon, signed a lot of paperwork and they gave me a surgical soap to use for a few days before the surgery. I didn’t meet the anesthesiologist until the morning before surgery and he just asked medical questions to make sure I was fit to go under anesthesia.
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You don’t have to disclose anything about your WLS just to ask about weight neutral meds though. I asked my dr for these long before I even considered WLS. It can’t hurt to ask at least.
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Pre-Op Appts/Weight
ImsexyandIknowit replied to Arual85's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did gain weight, about a 1 month before I was going to get my surgery scheduled they added on an additional month visits. The doctors wanted to make sure I was living the bariatric life style. I t was all good. I managed to drop about 10 lbs. and we moved forward -
Does your doctor agree this is the best course for you to just stop your meds? There are weight neutral ones. Not all have such side effects.
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Just curious since I've never had surgery of any kind. What happens at the pre op appointments with the surgeon and the anesthesiologist? Also, has anyone ever gained weight before surgery? I'm super nervous I'm not going to lose enough or that they will cancel my surgery. Which I find crazy because if I could lose weight on my own I wouldn't need the surgery..
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I am 10 days out from the sleeve and barely getting any protein in me. The powders make me sick, no matter how I mix them. I cant afford to keep buying more things that will make me sick. when I called the doctor's office, the nurse was very flippant I see the doctor in four days. I know I have lost weight this week, but I am afraid he will know I havent been getting the protein in me!!
