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It’s a week tomorrow I had my sleeve .. no weight loss yet
med28thmed replied to Feelinghopefulnow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 211 on the day of my surgery and stayed at the hospital for 2 nights. When I left the hospital and weighed myself, I was at 220.... 9 pound gain! It's the IVs and fluids that they put in the body. Don't you worry friend, you will lose the weight. Concentrate on healing, sipping your water and walk walk walk. -
Constipation....need help please!!
fixin2notbfat replied to Grandma26's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You should not use psyllium husk w/lap band, same reason to not use any of the fiber powders it will stretch out your new stomach, same as any carbonated drinks! Why would we want to mess up what we paid so much for and have put our bodies through hell for! Talk to someone who has done this, it could mean another surgery or no weight loss! -
I am notorious on gaining weight from water retention as evidenced by my ring. As soon as I drank a green yea the water weight left. Actually muscle poundage weighs the same ad a pound of fat. A pond is a pound. However when building muscle, you can gain weight because ur tearing down the muscle and it repairs itself adding more weight. Don't fret, it will come off.
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I came back from vacation today, and my scale is saying I gained 6 pounds. I cannot believe that is true. This vacation was one of the most physical vacations I've done. There was a lot of hiking and exercise. I ate normally (about 800 to 1000 calories a day). I did NOT eat my calories, and I didn't eat sweets and high-calorie things. Most days I ate Breakfast (two eggs), lunch (a couple of pieces of lunch meat rolled up without any spread or bread), and dinner (one night it was chili). The activity level was high. We were walking several miles a day; one day it involved a very hilly three-hour hike. After the hike, I felt like I could walk back the way we came, but my kids and husband wanted to use the shuttle (none of them are overweight). It was a good active vacation with smart food choices. Yesterday, my ankle was swollen quite a bit (I have arthritis). Because of the swelling, I suspect a big portion of this weight gain is Water weight. I am going to up my liquid intake today and hope that things flush out. I'm also going to change the batteries in my scale. I am not trying to be delusional. I had actually expected a loss when I stepped on the scale. I did not do anything that would account for a six-pound increase.
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My insurance will not cover the weight loss surgery, however I am very near to having my finances inline to pay for it myself. I have a hernia that I would like to have fixed at the same time. Was wondering if anyone knew of a Dr in Dallas or Fort Worth that would do both and my insurance will cover the hernia. Am I correct in thinking that this might help reduce my cost?
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I'm lucky too. I love my surgeon, his two PAs, his bariatric nurses and even the receptionists. They're knowledgeable and helpful and patient. Not a single complaint here. They also have never: * Given me monthly / quarterly weight loss targets * Given me anything other than positive feedback * Treated me like an idiot * Failed to listen attentively to me * Failed to return my calls I'm not the world's fastest loser, although I haven't had any stalls either. My first three months post-op weight losses have been 10 lbs, 12 lbs, 9 lbs. I think / hope my fourth month loss (coming up in a few days) will total 10 lbs. I know that's going to slow down soon. And I would never expect anyone at my surgeon's office to give me grief. They are all about positive reinforcement there. BTW, the bariatric PA urged me last week to start moving my calories up from 800 to 1,000 as it's comfortable to do so. I'm really sorry to hear that some of your surgeons and their staffs aren't empathetic, knowledgeable and rooting hard for your long-term success. Seems like that's what their job is.
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Any other veterans not at goal or super slow to goal?
coops replied to deedeemuffin's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I too never reached goal. I am 5 years out now. My closest was a pound away from my surgeon's - now that is 6lb! I have been bouncing around the same weight for two years. My body is just being really resistant to lose any more! Unlike you I am only 5'2', so each pound, I feel, make a difference... I haven't given up per se, but I am happy where I am. As you said, healthier fitter and as a pure bonus I look better... but there is still that yearning to reach a 'magic' number! Even after the first 6 months I had to work for every pound lost, so now I guess I am just a bit bored! I will keep on keeping on though... good luck to you and remember this is a great place to come for advise and motivation. -
Any other veterans not at goal or super slow to goal?
deedeemuffin posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am 2 1/2 years out. It will be 3 years at the end of November. I started out at 418. The first 100 lbs. just melted off. The next 50 lbs. were more of a struggle. I have found myself at the same weight for almost 9 months now. No gains. No losses. Just hanging at 268. I have a few issues that I struggle with. I am not interested in plastics, but the more I lose the more I just look like a deflated balloon. This is wreaking havoc on my self-esteem. I know that I am healthier. I have engaged in activities in the past year that I never thought that I would be able to do again...camping, hiking and canoeing to name a few. I just wonder how much more gross (this is my word for myself) that I'll look when I reach a truly healthy weight. I have never had one of those sleeves that make you vomit, but I have restriction and I respect it. I don't push my sleeve. I just make poor food choices. I have gone completely down the slope smack dab into carbs and sugar. Waffle for Breakfast. Veggie fried rice for lunch. Black Bean Burger with bun for dinner. A Pop-Tart and tea before bed. (Picking up on the vegetarian vibe?) I just can barely look at tofu and the premade veggie Protein products are so sodium laced. I also admit that I abhor exercise. I was going to yoga 3x per week. Then I started having serious back problems. A herniated L4 & L5 with nerve root compression that causes mobility problems with my left leg. I went for 3 different injections, steroids and other, with a minimum bed rest of a week after each one. I totally lost my yoga mojo. I did the 5 day pouch test. Yes, my sleeve still works. I lost 7 lbs., but I felt like I wanted to eat the arm off my couch. I get legitimately hungry now. Not head hungry. Like my sleeve growls at me hungry. I know that this is a long post. I'm hoping that there's someone out there with a similar experience or positive encouragement. I beat myself up enough. I've stayed away from the boards for a very long time feeling ashamed for not being at goal. I don't want to hide anymore. I just can't seem to kick myself back into gear. It's like starting from square one except I'm in the 200's instead of the 400's. Anyone? Thanks! -
How did you hide your hair loss
Krista27 replied to Jingle123423's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I just recently got my hair cut. I have always had very very thick hair. Thankfully no one notices but me. I love my new shorter haircut and now that I have lost weight I don't hide behind my long hair! -
I had my surgery on Nov. 12th, between the operation and my 2 week followup on the 26th of Nov. I lost 17lbs since then I have only lost 10. I feel like I have stalled miserably the doctor told me I should easily lose 10% of my body weight by my next appt. which is the 23rd. That 10% would be about 38 lbs and and I am not even close. Wondering if anyone else went through this and what they did to correct or get past the stall. I do swim for about a hr each day Monday thru Friday and I am getting my Water in. The real slowdown happened when I was allowed to have soft foods again. I have followed the recommended diet and types of food I should be eating. I do have one protien shake a day to boost my protien. I am just frustrated because I am not reaching my goals and I am not where the Dr. said I should be.
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Yup, the stall before the storm.
hmills653 replied to B.Annie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's a lot lost already, congrats. A little gain may come after adding food after a liquid diet for a week. I always go up then down when I get my period, that water weight. Sounds like you're doing a great job.- 1 reply
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I received the letter of rejection today citing the 6 mo. non-surgical weight loss program as the reason. I did WeightWatchers and lost 17 lbs. My surgeon has all the documentation, so I will check it out further tomorrow. Maybe it just didn't get sent in. Hope it can be salvaged by my 3/03/09 surgery date. If I lose that, it's about a 6 mo. wait for a new date. Can't say I didn't expect this, given what I have read and heard about BCBS IL. I am committed to this surgery and will not relent. Whatever I must do, I will. I'll keep you posted...Dan
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Any other veterans not at goal or super slow to goal?
mi75 replied to deedeemuffin's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
i am just over a year out and stopped losing totally around month 9. i KNOW some of it was due to my lack of exercise and also increased stress from my job/graduate school. i have now switched jobs AND joined a gym. trying to get back to basics on eating too, and going in reverse with my diet back to post op habits. i still have about 18 lbs to goal- 14 lbs original loss PLUS the 4 i gained back over the past 2 months. -
Stupid, Non Weight-Loss Related "vanity" Question
ouroborous replied to ouroborous's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thanks for the replies. I'm not sure I'm really ready to get a shot of poison into my forehead every 90 days just to look a teensy bit younger. Maybe I'll just try to keep my skin tone up and stay healthy and frown less/smile more! As an aside, anybody know who I'd go to see to get a, uh, "male makeover?" Like maybe see about dermabrasion or whatever to improve the quality of the skin on my face, and/or grooming my crazy eyebrows, and so on? I really don't even know what sort of terminology to use a straight male (I'm sure if I were female, or gay, I'd know exactly what to do and who to see) -- I just want to "take care of myself" in appearance as well as weight/body composition, ya know? Too bad I'm not in my 20's still, when beauty apparently just comes effortlessly! -
Stupid, Non Weight-Loss Related "vanity" Question
MinaT replied to ouroborous's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Botox injections would be pretty much every 90 days to get rid of the 11's. I don't see anything wrong with it, if you worked so hard to get your weight down, why not get rid of the worry 11's. If it's going to make you feel better, why not do it. -
Same weight 14 days-7 weeks post-op
AggiG replied to gabybab's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Water, water, water. I could be that you are eating too many calories. I'm 3 months out and my surgeon has me a 900 calories (I'm still eating 800). How much protein are you getting in? Protein will help in weight loss also. Good luck and be strong. -
i guess it depends on the people you work with. I've been working the same team for 4 years and no one has said anything to me about eating less. i don't think they care. If they did say something i'd just say the truth ''I'm trying to eat healthier so I can lose some weight and be healthier''. I thought everyone was going to notice and be whispering that I must've had WLS, but again, people just don't dig that deep. I guess they have their own stuff to deal with. I've gone from 243 ro 213lbs in about 2 months so people have been commenting that i'm losing, but that's all. Personally I don't believe in telling people about WLS b/c I don't want their opinions b/c I'm the type where I can get 10 compliments, but I'll obsess over the 1 criticsm.
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I had my surgery done on the 13th of March two days post op and I’m a bit sore but I’m getting their my 2week preop diet helped me lose 15lbs before surgery which made things simpler and had a successful surgery now it’s up to me to keep moving forward with losing the rest of the weight
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Pain medication and decrease weight loss
Valentina replied to Lots Of Hope's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Take care of your Migraine. Your weight loss will be waiting for you when you are feeling well enough to enjoy it!!! Valentina -
Stupid, Non Weight-Loss Related "vanity" Question
ouroborous posted a topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
So, I think that in most respects, I'm aging pretty gracefully. I'd like to think that despite being 41 (going on 42), I could pass for a man in my mid-to-early 30's except for ONE thing: the stupid crease between my brows. I'll attach a picture so you can see, but I'm curious if people know of anything that can be done about that. Botox? Makeup? I'm only... sort of kidding. I know that getting older happens, and you can only hold it off for so long. But now that my body is FINALLY starting to look GOOD, I'd like to keep my face looking good for a few more years, at least, so that I can enjoy it! -
Mona what took so long? Ha ha I had this soon as I started foods again. My dr got me taking stool softener then fiber etc. the phase will change back again and again. Sometimes I need suppositories even. But I feel that when I poop a lot I lose weight faster. Good luck
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Hi Erynn, Whether you are a candidate can most easily be determined by your BMI. AMA guidelines for the US say that if your BMI is 40 or higher, you are medically eligible for WLS even if you are otherwise healthy. If your BMI is between 35 and 39, you need to have at least one co-morbidity; that is, a medical condition caused or exacerbated by excess weight. As for how long it takes, that's highly variable. Several weeks to several month, depending on insurance. Even in the best-case scenario it would take at least a couple of weeks.
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I am due to have GS at Beaumont Troy in October. I am trying to make a list to keep me motivated of what to look forward to during and after weight loss such as being able to cross my legs. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I just discussed this with my RD. And she suggested what @Sleeve1stFitNext said. She said introduce texture and fiber while keeping your quantities normal for your time frame of surgery and food progression. Mine is supposed to be 1/2c volume. She said right now for me it's volume. At 2 months, you may be by weight. But instead of soft foods, go for normal food textures. Take the tiny bites, track everything, eat slowly, chew like hell, don't add liquids until your pouch is empty. It's made all the diff in the world with satiety and portion control! Hope it helps!
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Stomach swelling post op?
James Marusek replied to Cateyez001's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
After my RNY gastric bypass surgery, I do not recall my stomach swelling. I had some weight gain because they pumped your body full of fluids in the hospital. This weight gain took less than a week to go away. After surgery your body also produces a lot of gas. Walking helps with this condition. The blood thinner medicine that I took caused my body to bruise very easily. My body really looked like I had been in a boxing match because of the bruising. But after a month this went away.
