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Does anyone else stupid leeway themselves like 3 to 4 times a day like I do and if so does do you fluctuate three to four pounds all day long how is that so? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App
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I am finally scheduled for surgery on February 8th. Now that this is really happening, I have all sorts of things going through my mind. I am mostly upbeat and excited about this change in my life. I am thrilled with the prospect of the positive changes in my life. There are some negatives in there and I just thought I'd get some of them down in words so maybe I can put them behind me. Fears: I'm afraid I will die. I'm afraid that I won't be find the right diet for me post-op. I'm afraid I'll have band complications. I'm afraid I will still have intense urges to eat sweets in large quantities. I'm afraid that I won't lose weight very fast and that people will judge me. I'm a religious person and I know that all of these things are things that I need to put in God's hands and trust Him. I guess I should put down my hopes as well. I have hope that I will become a normal-sized person again. I have hope that I will have renewed energy and vitality in my life. I have hope that I'll become a more involved mother and wife and that I will be able to use my new energy to serve and bless others' lives. I have hope that I will feel pretty again. I haven't felt pretty in so long. I have hope that once I have succeeded in this journey that I can help others along as well. Thanks for reading. Any reassurances are welcome.
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I guess it comes down to weighing the pros and cons. It can be a scary choice just because it's such a HUGE choice. But you know what's right for you and how to get there. I was a major sweet-eater before the band. I was also afraid I wouldn't be able to kick that habit. But once you are properly restricted and you make sure to eat your regular balanced meals (Protein first, veggies next, then fruit or multi-grains), there really isn't room for much else! And really, because I've made myself stay away from sweet stuff for the most part, I can't handle sweet stuff as well as I used to. It makes me ill if I eat too much. The NP at my Dr's office also mentioned to me that as you lose a bunch of weight, your taste buds can change which can include making sweets taste TOO sweet. It's an adjustment, but you can do this. And you will be AMAZED at what you are capable of doing when you have such a powerful ally on your side!
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Scared To Face My Doctor!!
kacee replied to REDGIRL's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The pre-op "diet" is not to lose weight specifically, it is to take in the types of foods that help to shrink the liver size so the surgeon has easier access during the operation. Just do the best you can. -
Nerves only thing stopping me
Introversion replied to BEllKAT's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Welcome. Nope, I didn't struggle with committing to the surgery. Once I made up my mind to have surgery, I pursued the course and did everything possible to make it happen. Prior to surgery I was a classic yo-yo dieter. I could lose large amounts of weight, but never kept if off for the long term. I had lost 200+ pounds over the years by losing 50, regaining 60, losing 60, regaining 90, and so forth. I was determined to avoid another miserable cycle of yo-yo loss/regain. Good luck with whatever you decide. -
I had a hard time finding this, too! Go to the main menu line at the top of this page, hover over "Patients" and click on "My Surgery." Then you'll see your info. Updating weight is in the second tab there, under Progress.
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Lose A Pound Only To Gain A Pound. Frustrated
nikki82 replied to nikki82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Grateful, how in the world are we supposed to get this water weight off? I've heard that water pills are a NO NO... what's your plan of action? I need to follow suit! -
Congratulations!!! It is awesome. I am 17 days out and loving the weight loss..... Have a great weekend!
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My name is Lori and I have considered this surgery for a couple years. Funny, I was always scared of having such an invasive procedure done, but now that I have finally made the decision to do it, I'm afraid I will be declined. Anyone who has found a surgeon who would operate on them with a BMI of 29, 30, 31? I'm 5'5" and, through no fault of my own, my weight fluctuates between 183 and 198. The trouble is, I don't eat a lot of sweets, or fast food, or drink sodas. Most of the time, I barely eat. But why do I have to starve myself just to be overweight instead of obese? I'm 42 years old. I have had 3 kids, and five more for other families as a surrogate mom. I was a normal weight growing up until my 2nd child was born. I ballooned from 140 pounds to 205 in a couple weeks. Was eventually diagnosed with hypothyroid. I have battled my weight and blood pressure ever since. I am being treated for my thyroid condition with Levothyroxine 125 mcg per day. No the doctor refuses to bump it up any further. For 6 years, I kept a food journal, eating between 1200-1400 calories a day working out steadily for 6 hours. I walked 8 miles a day, plus I went to the gym everyday and walked an additional 2 miles at 3.5-4.0 mph, 1 hour on weight machines, and one class, usually the quick fit. I worked out religiously those 6 years at that pace 6 days a week. I never got below 165. When I left my husband, I became so sick and so depressed that I didn't eat at all. I was a dog groomer and on my feet for 9-10 hours a day, sometimes without a break. At that time, I think I got down to 158 before I was put on Prozac and began feeling better. I plateaued at 178 after that. Now I'm at a sedentary job with the State and up to 188 to 198, depending on the day. I try to eat healthy, and since I binge when I'm bored, I've began eating 3 small meals a day. Still can't below 183, and typically bounce back to 188. You guys, I'm just so scared I will be denied for this surgery and I don't know what else to do. I am so sick of feeling sick and tired every day. I cannot continue to look and feel like this!
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I am going to have to get my lab band removed or revised. I am going to choose removed, as they are no longer performing the procedures around here and no one wants to mess with it if I have problems, which I have had tons. I have had mine for almost 10 years and was down to 115lbs. I have since gained 50lbs. While my insurance will pay for the removal, they may not pay for a revision to a sleeve. I have IU health plans for an insurance, and I can add my husbands insurance, which is ANthem premium, if needed. Does anyone know what the rough cost is for a revision to sleeve? What about just the sleeve portion? Anyone had any luck with IU health plans on appeal, as I am sure it will have to be appealed. I feel like I have worked so hard and put up with so much in the past ten years.
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Will Insurance Ever Waive The 4 Month Pre-Surgery Diet?
ebonisekim replied to DanaInNewOrleans's topic in Insurance & Financing
To be honest I think the 6mos supervised diet is great it's frustrating because of the wait but it's worth it .. And to answer your Q I think most insurance not all require a weightloss program w pcp , surgeon , nut or dietician you would have to call your insurance to make sure cause your may not ... I'm on my third month and I think it allows you to stop your bad habits and learn some post sleeve habits .. Also lose alittle weight ... Oh your I'm seeing a doc on the Northshore at northlake surgical associates Dr Karl Orydone across from st Tammany hospital . I for got to say that the has the day so on rather you do the supervised diet .. The surgeon may put u on a liquid diet after approval -
I am so disappointed. Let me start from the beginning . . . . . August 2007 I am refered to a bariatric clinic that performs lap banding. After a barrage of appointments and tests I am told that I am a good candidate but unless I have insurance or $12,000 they cannot help me. The Dr. tells me to go back to my GP and have him refer me to a local hospital to get put on their waiting list. December 2007 Through a friend of a friend and an awesome God connection, I was referred to a surgeon who does lap banding on the public health care system. (turns out he also works for that private place I went to in August that specialises in lap banding! Small world!) The office told me that I have to wait three months for my appointment. March 2008 I have my initial appointment and I am belittled and treated like a stupid fat person. I am given a book and told "Go home and read this and come back in 2 months if you still want to procede" May 2008 I have my second appointment and am treated much better. He puts me on a waiting list and tells me that the wait can be up to 4 years for the op. He then tells me to make an appointment for May 2009 to follow up and says "If you haven't already had the operation by then." December 2009 I get some blood work back (from another Dr.) that has some issues with it. I call the surgeon to ask if I can be moved up to more urgent because of it. The surgeon calls me back in January and moves me to a new category for the waiting list. I am told that this new category is an urgent one where it will get done in the next 3 months. I am extremely excited March 5th 2009: I call the hospital to check up on where I am on the waiting list as I am expecting it to get done this month and I have to arrange leave from work etc. They tell me that the surgeon is on long-service-leave and won't be back until the end of April or May. I am so disappointed. That will be over 12 months that I have been waiting to get this done. I want it so bad I can taste it. I have been working so hard to lose weight so that the surgery will be easier on my body. I am excercising, doing optislim and have lost 12.5 kilos (27.5 pounds) in preparation! I know it will be worth that wait though.
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Thank you. I now have protein once a day usually in my coffee since it is chocolate flavored. I am feeling absolutely no restriction so I am definately going to call the doctor soon. I went to vegas and gained four pounds as I relied on only my restriction to help me. I am sure I will lose it as I am going back to the 30-20-30 and my own imposed restriction. Hope you are doing well. Thanks again for writing.
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What If? vila2924 hi there glad you haven't changed your mind about having WLS having the surgery is the best thing you could do for yourself (everyones favorite, but true cliche') don't 2nd guess yourself now be happy with your initial wise decision to be sleeved being scared, concerned, nervous - happens at one time or another to most/all of us but the bottom line is you have tried to loose this ball and chain around your neck for years "they" both keep coming back to haunt you, tighter and tighter "we" people just can't keep this blasted weight off - we have all tried and tried and tried some more, only to regain + if you/us continue with bad eating habits, gaining more and more weight, developing or worsening your co-morbities - what do you and yours do then????? we can't let the fear of the unknown rule our lives unknown??? how will i react to WLS - how will my recovery go??? will i have any complications????? gas, vomitting??? will i have problems PO eating, drinking et al????? if you continue your life as you are doing now ???? then what???? what if you cross the street tomorrow and get hit by a bus??? don't mean to scare you!!!! :ph34r: alittle pre-op nerves never hurt anyone - but gotta settle down about the "what ifffffffs" you made such a wise decision !!! when your kids understand "later" what their mom did to help herself and them - they will be soooo proud of their "mommy"!!!! if you really need to calm your nerves ... have a tall cool drink of Water silly!!!! good luck best wishes take care
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There are no guarantees. Some people have issues with reflux, others don't. Some people get sick other don't. Even though you are self pay, I would locate and attend an informational seminar in your area. Most of your concerns are covered at those. Additionally these are the type of questions to take when you meet the surgeon. Ask them about these and what they will do to prevent this from happening. Personally speaking I had no issues with pain, or food. I go out to eat regularly, I drink alcohol on occasion. I don't eat a lot of bread, but that it not because I get sick, it's a conscious choice. I have had a truly uneventful, relatively easy first year, but I work at it every single day. I work out, I monitor what I eat as opposed to the mindless eat I used to do, and I take my Vitamins & supplements regularly. For the most part there is nothing I ate pre-op that I can't eat now. Only the amounts have changed. My last bit of advice would be to make a list of things your ARE willing to do to change your life and make this surgery a success. In short, how will you use this tool to not only ensure that your lose weight and stay healthy, but also that you can maintain the weight loss. If you don't have any changes you are willing to make for this to happen, you may want to save your money.
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Making sure I understand you were at 103 and gained 35. So that puts you at 138. How tall are you?
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I kinda feel out of place....
JamieLogical replied to GibbsGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been maintaining at my goal weight for over 6 months. I haven't been in plus sizes for close to a year probably? I STILL feel SUPER self-conscious walking into any normal clothing store in the mall. I feel like everyone is staring at me thinking I have no right to be in there. I used to only ever go into those stores with my much thinner sister and at least then I felt like people knew I was only in there to help shop for HER. -
I have the same problem - but seems to be more when the exercise is walking or bike riding than just working out with weights -- I figured it had something to do with circulation and being out of shape - will be interesting to see if there is a medical reason for this.
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Do you think you could have done this on your own
Tiffykins replied to Toyia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My last 10 years of dieting and exercise, portion control, countless hours at Weight Watcher meetings tell me, and prove the answer is NO. I added up the weight I had lost and gained over back over the last 10 years, and it was well over the same 400lbs. I'd lose 40, gain 50, lose 60, gain 70,lose 20 gain 10, back and forth, up and down, it was a never ending cycle. I had zero issue losing weight. Maintenance, and keeping it off was my issue. With the sleeve, I now know it's possible to keep my weight off. I did all the lifestyle changes pre-op, did behavioral modifications, and to no avail, I'd gain the weight back. -
Do you think you could have done this on your own
sleeve 4 me replied to Toyia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My last big weight loss was back in 2004. I lost 46 lbs. on weight watchers going from 234 to 188 and gained 45 lbs. back ... I got down to 204 before surgery and really thought well maybe I can just do it without the surgery, thank God my hubby was there to remind me that it wasn't just about losing but keeping it off. I'm 166 now (4 months post surgery yesterday) and I'm so thankful I went with my sleeve. -
Do you think you could have done this on your own
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Toyia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No... to an extent. I've always been able to lose weight and rather quickly too. However I would always get *almost* there and then always gain all the weight back and then some. My hunger would always take over, and when I get like that I would eat and eat and eat... So, no. This is truly the first time I have felt like I AM going to get all the way there, and STAY THERE!! -
Do you think you could have done this on your own
Toyia posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi All, I am new to this group. I haven’t had surgery yet, but if all goes well, I hope to get sleeved in March 2011. I just wanted to know if anyone felt like they could have lost weight on their own (using the discipline they have to use now with the sleeve)? Thanks for reading my post. Toyia -
Do you think you could have done this on your own
Peronella replied to Toyia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Absolutely not! In October, I did South Beach. Religiously. I followed it to the absolute letter. I lost .8 pounds. That would be eight tenths of a pound. It was immediately after that that I went to the sleeve seminar and decided that this was for me. In the past, I have done every single diet which has existed. I have exercised by legs to little nubbins. Right before my 30th birthday (at 28) I lost 80 pounds by only obsessively exercising, smoking cigarettes, eating Protein Bars and drinking diet coke. As soon as I took a bite of actual food, I began to gain. As I gained, I stopped exercising. It was a vicious cycle... until I has gained all 80 pounds back + 40 more for good measure. So, now just 6 months before my 40th birthday, I am a week out from having the surgery and have never been more sure that this was the absolute right decision. -
I've started to gain weight and getting my cravings back after 9wks!
changingme posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had my surgery 2/26/13 and i had lost 44lbs but ive gained 5 of those back,I'm ashamed to even say I had Gastric bypass I've struggled with weight my whole life without success maybe this will be another failed attempt.my stomach doesn't feel any smaller at all.im a single mom of 3,my youngest 8 mos. I have no family or a good.support system,someone please pray for me or give me some advice!!! -
A feeling similar to morning sickness?
traumatrish2 replied to CarmelKiwi's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
About feelings of morning sickness. I know how you feel I thought it would get better but it hasn't. I'm almost two years since my surgery. I've lost a total of 180 lbs. now I'm trying to gain back 20lbs. Food looks gross and smells worse. So I eat ice cream, drink whole milk, protein shake and some food. Believe it or not I eat an eggo with butter and peanut butter every morning and ramien noodles with chicken broth and cheddar cheese every night. Last night I had beef stew it was delicious but 2 hrs later my stomach soured and I took chewable tums, some Zofran and an hour later I vomited. I too feel like this daily but mine is actually in the morning. I'm seeing a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and they found its not from the surgery I've had this for years. So now I take gabapentin to help me swallow and tolerate food. I haven't tried a steak or cheeseburger yet. I drool over them. But I am going to try one. I wish you luck. I try food now I just have to get it to stay down.
