Too much weightloss

Papillon · June 7, 2010

not to be paranoid but has anyone had problems with too much weightloss? and if so how did you rebound?

Tiffykins · June 7, 2010

I'm below my original goal, but in a healthy BMI and weight range for my height. My husband and I both feel I am a bit too skinny, but apparently this is where my body is happy. I'm not having any issues with maintenance at this point, and all I did to get the weight loss to stop was to add more calories, and carbs. I went from 600-800 calories to 1500-1800 calories per day. Carbs were no more than 30gr per day, now I consume around 70-100gr per day depending on what I choose to eat. A lot of my carbs come from fruits and veggies, and a minimum of a white carbs, but I do eat breads, rice, Pasta, and potatoes.

I was really worried back in February and March when I was still sporadically losing a few pounds here and there. Now, I bounce between 121-125lbs on any given day. Today, I happen to weigh 123lbs, but tomorrow it'll be different.

Papillon · June 7, 2010

have you noticed any changes with your voice? I am an opera singer and I am starting to get more job offers. After 20 years of study, I am nervous about the effects of the surgery vocally. My surgeon has never operated on a singer. If you know of one who has can you give me their contact information?

seaview · June 8, 2010

there is a very famous opera singer who had bypass surgery and my mom said it did not affect her singing...i will find out who she is...maybe it's you?

my mom is in new york and always goes to the opera..seaview

Tiffykins · June 8, 2010

have you noticed any changes with your voice? I am an opera singer and I am starting to get more job offers. After 20 years of study, I am nervous about the effects of the surgery vocally. My surgeon has never operated on a singer. If you know of one who has can you give me their contact information?

I have not had any voice changes. People that haven't seen me in months mainly recognize me by voice. I look completely different than I did just 8-9 months ago, and people always say "I only recognized you when you started talking". I have a very heavy "Texan" southern accent, and nothing about my voice has changed.

If I see anyone else posting that happen to be singers, I'll send you links to their profiles/posts so you can connect with them.

jjj · June 8, 2010

have you noticed any changes with your voice? I am an opera singer and I am starting to get more job offers. After 20 years of study, I am nervous about the effects of the surgery vocally. My surgeon has never operated on a singer. If you know of one who has can you give me their contact information?

The lead singer of Heart, Ann Wilson had the lap-band in 2002. I'm a huge fan, been to over 100 shows, her voice is just as good as it ever was.

Papillon · June 8, 2010

I have read several articles about Deborah Voight. She is one of the most famous opera singers in the world. She had a gastric bypass. I do not know her personally hehaha so asking her how it went is probably out of the question. If you know of anyone local I would appreciate the info. :biggrin0:

SParkle · June 9, 2010

I have read several articles about Deborah Voight. She is one of the most famous opera singers in the world. She had a gastric bypass. I do not know her personally hehaha so asking her how it went is probably out of the question. If you know of anyone local I would appreciate the info.

Why not? Its always worth asking... even if you hear nothing you'll know you tried. You may find she is full of info for you.....

Good luck!

Kathy

Garyb_58 · June 9, 2010

I sing in a band and the only thing I have noticed is my mouth getting

dry while I am singing, more than prior to surgery. I just make sure I have

Water available for a quick drink if I need it. It was real bad the first two

months but seems to be getting better now, but I still keep the Water near

by just in case.

Good luck,

Gary

Donna4545 · July 27, 2010

I sing, not opera, but I haven't noticed any difference except you need to wait for the muscles to heal before you can use your diaphragm without the incisions hurting. I'm two weeks out and it's really not a problem, and I will be back singing in the chamber chorale within the month. I wouldn't worry about it. The anesthesia doesn't affect your voice, although some people get a temporary sore throat.