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Has anyone regretted getting the surgery?
Mariem502 replied to Roses436's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What surgery did you have? I had my sleeve on April 26 and I feel like I did everything for no reason! I don’t feel like I’ve lost any weight, I am still constantly hungry😩 I know the surgery wasn’t going to fix all my issues but I was thinking at least I wouldn’t be hungry afterwards. I am so depressed I don’t know what to do I feel like such a failure! I feel like I let my 6 children down! I made the choice to have surgery so that I could be healthy enough to live a longer life with them! I didn’t even go to my month check up because I know I haven’t lost anything of significance maybe five pounds 😩😩😩😩 please everyone who believes in god pray for me -
Has anyone regretted getting the surgery?
SAS11 replied to Roses436's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
To answer the original question: yes. I’m 7 months out, and although I’ve hand a good outcome from an objective standpoint, I regret this decision deeply. These are my reasons: 1) There’s not a day when I don’t think about how terrible my body looks. I’m currently very close to where I thought I wanted to be long term, but I can’t stand seeing myself. I’d rather look at my old self in the mirror. 2) My menstrual cycle is totally screwed up and has been ever since surgery. I was having constant periods for a while, and now I haven’t had one in 8 weeks. Totally unpredictable, and all my surgeon has to say is, “That shouldn’t Ben happening.” 3) I’m tired of being praised for how great I’m doing, how great I look, and what I eat. I don’t eat anything different than I’ve ever eaten: the amounts are just smaller. Not all fat people are fat because of pizza and fast food. Some people gain lots of weight during a period of chronic illness, and that reality is totally lost on my medical team. I’ve stopped following up with my surgeon because I’ve tried discussing how anxious our appointments make me due to all this praise she’s giving me for nothing, but she never stopped doing that even after I requested. The thought of seeing her gets me really upset, so I’ve just stopped going. I’m a healthcare provider myself, so I’m aware of that being a risky decision. 4) I’m tired of the random comments about my body from people I know as acquaintances. Losing this much weight isn’t heroic, and I don’t like it when other people refer to me in that way and with similar adjectives. 5) I hate that people treat me differently now. It’s like my worst fear has been realized: there are a lot of people who like me now only because of my smaller body size. Suddenly, I get to sit in on conversations where thin women make fun of fat women: conversations where I would’ve been the one being gossiped about a few months ago. Granted, there have been good things about it. I like being able to do more things with my body. I like having more clothing options. But that’s it. If I could, I’d take this entire decision back and be as I was before. -
You’re doing so well. Congratulations. But I do understand that lethargy that comes when you’ve been so vigilant. Our will power & focus starts to waver & it all just seems to be too hard. I think most of us experience it at some time. As @GummyBearQueen suggested reflecting on your non scale victories can help regain your focus. Are you moving about more easily? Has your health started to improve? Have you dropped clothing sizes? Is it easier to bathe or do your hair? I loved looking at the graph of my weight loss. Watching that line going in a downwards direction was often more motivating than looking at a number on the scales every day. Also reminding yourself why you made your decision to have the surgery helps. Set yourself some staged goals (every time you lose another 20lbs, walk 3 kms, ...) & reward yourself with a new haircut or colour, a spa day, a new accessory or jewellery, etc. when you achieve them. How we feel when we’re full or hungry is different after surgery. One of my learnings was the difference between feeling full & having eaten enough. You don’t necessarily need to be full to have had bough to eat. I still ask myself do I need this bite or just want it. It was a bit of a come to Jesus moment for me. Seems like you’re meeting your water goals, increasing your activity & if you’re meeting your protein goals, you’re already ahead of the game. To begin you are really focussed on your food intake. You’re learning to eat in new ways & it does take a lot of effort to ensure you’re doing the right thing for your plan & for you. I’d like to say in time you won’t be consumed by what you eat (bad pun) but it does get easier. I know what foods I can eat & what ones my tummy doesn’t like all that much (like oily fish or char grilled meats). I’ve worked out what foods I don’t want to eat anymore (processed carbs) & what foods/drinks I’m happy to have less frequently (alcohol) or those I’ll have only on very rare occasions (desserts, cakes, etc.) I used to worry about how much I thought about food but then I realised I used to think a lot about food before surgery. Before surgery I was always thinking about what I could eat & when I could eat again. Now I think about good food choices, the nutritional benefits of a food & if I really need to eat. But it is so worth it.
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Had sleeve on May 20th don't feel difference
Arabesque replied to Princesa78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m sorry you’re having a difficult time. The surgery, dietary changes, etc. seem to stir up a lot of emotions & sometimes we need support to work our way through them. It is likely anxiety that is driving your desire for food, your poor sleep patterns, emotions, etc. Finding a therapist or counsellor to talk to will be very beneficial. The surgery can help you lose weight but you have to be in the right emotional place to understand how & why you eat & to make the changes to take full advantage of the surgery. We do lose at our own rate. Some more slowly, some more quickly. Both are right because every pound you lose is a win. Your 13lbs loss is great. I lost about 7kgs (about 15lbs) in my first 4 weeks so pretty similar. -
Brown vaginal discharge after gastric sleeve
SunnyinSC replied to Jen97's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't had surgery yet, so can't speak to that exactly. That being said, I have experienced spotting (usually dried blood which is thick and brown) when I've lost a lot of weight quickly in the past. I'm on Mirena so I don't get periods at all, which means the spotting came as a surprise. I was advised it's very normal when losing larger amounts of weight. If you're worried definitely phone your doctor though! -
Had sleeve on May 20th don't feel difference
yankeesgrl718 replied to Princesa78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Be patient... don’t rush the process.. follow everything to a tee... I am 5 yrs post op and I lost my weight wayyyyyyyy to fast and wish I lost it slower ... -
Results for people who began with a BMI of 30-35?
MistySkye replied to Sarahgirl10's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was 36.3 before 2 day liquid diet, 35.7 after 1 day liquid diet. 5 days post op, 34.5. I have been staying well hydrated, in fact my water % on the Renpho scale has went from 36.3% to 38.2%..so it's not just water weight 😂 -
Any tall people who had surgery?
Orinskye replied to JessieShips83's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’m a 6 2” woman. my highest was 330. my surgery weight was 297 my current weight is 255 (I had surgery on march24th so I am only a few months out). ive been stalled for a bit now…… just sticking to my plan and keeping with my protein goals. so from surgery to two months out thats 42 pounds (mostly in the first month). -
I tried Saxenda, and it made me very nauseous (it felt like being newly pregnant), so while I did lose a little weight, it was b/c I felt too nauseated to eat. Wonder if this drug will be the same? I've also done Phentermine, Xenical, and Vyvanse ,plus a bunch of OTC stuff. I was always willing to try anything! LOL!! So glad that WLS was the tool that finally worked for me!
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You are doing great loss wise- but water is CRITICAL! You really need to be getting in a MINIMUM of 64 oz, and realistically more. It does take focus, especially as you are getting used to it, but I find when I drink enough water my weight loss picks up. I also find I just feel better - my joints and energy. Best of luck!
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It did control my diabetes very well and I think it is an excellent drug for diabetics. The cost will likely be prohibitive for weight loss. Even with insurance it cost me a lot of money.
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55 lbs in six weeks is amazing. I'd lost 28 lbs by the end of month 2 (I just checked my records). I don't know what I was at six weeks out since I only put my weight in my spreadsheet once a month (on my surgery date), but since I was 28 lbs by eight weeks out, I would have been less than that by six weeks out - maybe 23 or 24 lbs lost by then. And I was no light weight - I started out at 373 lbs. Not sure what you were expecting, but 55 lbs in six weeks is an amazing loss! also, stalls are very common - most of us have several of them on our journeys. When you hit one, just stick to your program, stay off the scale for a few days if you need to, and know that it will break and you'll be on your way again.
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According to the fact sheet and studies, Wegovy is designed to be taken indefinitely. If you discontinue use weight regain occurs. Surgery is probably more cost effective at this point but perhaps this is useful for someone who cannot have WLS or is trying to fight regain.
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Any tall people who had surgery?
Soon2bFit21 replied to JessieShips83's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’m tall (5’11) and currently down almost 47lbs in 9.5 weeks 😊 starting weight 339, goal weight 199. -
What's your best post op advice?
Esi replied to Sarahgirl10's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Gosh, all of the above advice is amazing and I agree with it! I will add: -Make a decision on who you will tell about the surgery. It’s your private health information and you are under no obligation to tell anyone, unless you want to. -Have a plan for how to react to people who comment on weight loss. The first time someone said I looked wonderful (while giving me a once over), it took me by surprise. (And comments are another discussion…everyone feels differently being noticed.) -Prepare for eating differently around others (colleagues, family/friends). Will you bring your own food if there is a lunch provided at work? Will you change what you cook for family holidays? -Get your household on board with reducing treats in the house. If they won’t, ask them to keep treats in places that you don’t see easily. (as someone else wrote, you may mourn some of the foods that you should no longer eat… Sometimes it’s best not to be reminded of them) -If you do the Family cooking, start preparing recipes that are healthy for the sleeve (for example, High protein and no added sugar). At least with my family, if they want something else, they have to cook it themselves. 😀 -
You lost 55 pounds in six weeks (down 125 pounds total) and you’re questioning your decision? That’s an amazing weight loss already! Remember, the less you weigh, the slower the weight comes off. I definitely understand being obsessed with the scale but I encourage you to focus on NSVs also. And think about long-term goals. I know it’s going to take me about a year to lose 115 pounds, so I am taking it day by day. I recommend working with a bariatric therapist or seeking behavioral strategies from Overeaters Anonymous or a mindful eating program to learn to stop eating when full. It can be really tough especially when you love the food you’re eating. But, this is a journey and a battle and we have so many resources to help us. Good luck!
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I took Ozempic for diabetes prior to surgery and was not able to lose any weight. 🤷🏻♀️
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I had surgery Thursday June 3rd, I prepared by eating healthy and measured portions for about 3 weeks and I did two protein shakes and one small meal for one week and then the full liquid diet for 3 days. I thought I was ready. I was not prepared for the pain after surgery, the gas pain was terrible, right after I got out of surgery as I was waking up I realized I couldn’t breathe through my nose and my throat hurt so bad I started to have a panic attack. They gave me pain meds and I slept for a few hours I did start walking as soon as I felt able to. I’ve been having lots of mucus and a bit of nose bleed... I’m able to tolerate a few sips of Gatorade Zero and chicken broth... but I’m still dealing with gas pain and can’t seem to be able to take deep breaths. I don’t mean to scare anyone I just wish someone somewhere would have talked about some of the very real post op stuff . I know everyone is different and maybe I’m just a big pansy ... at this point I know I have no choice but to stick to it and deal with the pain until my body gets used to everything that I just put it through... I know the rewards will be great!! Highest Weight : 228 lbs April 2020 Surgery Day Weight: 215 lbs June 3 2020 Goal Weight : 125 lbs
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Hey Gals! I'm really glad that there is a separate room for just us women! So I been struggling lately since surgery. I am 6 weeks post op and I was told that I can transition into soft foods, they told me between phase 4-phase 5. So I am just now starting to do that...but lately, I just feel like everything is a chore especially getting my water in. Since my surgery, I haven't done even 30oz of water per day but now im starting to finally do that, I actually woke up early this morning and set my timer for every 5 minutes to take a sip of water. I am almost done with 33oz so far and its not even 10am yet where im at. But I just feel like I should be losing more at my size. I started last December at 470lbs, before surgery I lost 70lbs and since surgery 6 weeks ago I have lost 55lbs but I dont know why, it just seems like I should have lost a lot more weight thus far. I went 2-3 weeks in the 360s and it started finally coming down again....but now the scale isn't moving again. I been exercising more than I did early on, started to go to the gym and starting to drink my water now. I just feel kind of just ugh, almost feeling like, why did I get this surgery? I also have a hard time knowing when im full sometimes and even when im feeling full, I have a hard time learning to stop when I do feel full, which before surgery that was always a challenge. Anyone else experience these feelings? I just feel like im way more obsessed with my weight than I was before surgery.
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Hi everyone! I was told that I can move past puree now, thank goodness. I am just nervous though because I feel like im just always stuck at the same weight. Does anyone have any websites or resources that help you come up with meal plans? I am going to try to make an appointment with a nutritionist next week but I just want like a solid plan for now. I guess they told me im in between phase 4-phase 5 which they mention is soft foods. I can have more food groups, including salad. But I am just feeling a little overwhelmed I guess. I am having a hard time knowing when im full and sometimes even when I feel full, I want to still eat everything thats on my plate. I am still trying to drink water every 5 minutes, I actually set a timer this morning to remind me to drink. I have been terrible at getting my water in, everything just seems like a chore right now.
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the only exercise I was cleared to do for the first month after surgery was walk. At four weeks out, I was cleared for everything except for weights. I was allowed to do weights starting at eight weeks out. the first year after surgery I mostly did walking, swimming, water aerobics, and yoga. I still do all that plus bicycling and Zumba.
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Benefiber for fullness?
catwoman7 replied to RainbowBrite57's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
not Benefiber - but I've done it with plain Metamucil (for those early out, Benefiber is safer than Metamucil if you need extra fiber for whatever reason. I was allowed to do either once I was a few months out). I actually learned that trick from my former PCP (from way before I had WLS). She's not heavy, but she said she's ALWAYS struggled with keeping her weight down. Since her main problem time was at night, she'd have a beverage with Metamucil in it after eating dinner. It usually kept her full until bed time. -
Considering band to bypass revision
Losing in in 2021 replied to Daddyof4's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had band done 8 years ago and lost 50 pounds. Slowly went back up to starting weight of 332. Had bypass done on May 19. Lost 10 pounds during liquid pre-op and another 14 pounds since bypass. I had no complications from surgery, no pain after and feel great! I am supposed to be on puréed food until Wednesday, but the site of puréed food makes me gag. I’ve been eating mushy turkey and chicken breast and have handled it well. I had reflux from the band and major swallowing problems but that seemed to have disappeared. I do take omeprezole and something so I don’t get gallstones along with multivitamins. Keep us posted on what you decide. -
the usual recommended amount for weight training is 2-3 days a week, with a day or two in between, so you're fine. it may be different during the rapid weight loss period (as in you may lose weight regardless since you're in the honeymoon stage), but for normal-weight people, or others who are at a stable weight, often when you start weight training you can gain up to 5 lbs because a) muscle is dense and b) muscle holds water, but you usually look the same - if not thinner - because a pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat. And then eventually, you'll lose that slight bump up in weight - if not more - because having more muscle increases your metabolism a bit. but again, with you still in the honeymoon stage, you'll probably continue to lose weight regardless.
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Surprising Bariatric Surgery Discoveries?
blackcatsandbaddecisions replied to LizzLosingIt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I discovered that I actually wasn’t happy sitting alone in my bedroom eating a family sized bag of candy and chips every Saturday night. Crazy. Seriously though, I am impressed at my own ability to follow through and persevere. The whole process isn’t easy, from insurance to surgery to recovery and then weight loss. But it’s nice to feel accomplished and have reached a goal that I set.
