Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

what makes someone looks unhealthy after WLS?



Recommended Posts

Besides my actual health this was a huge issue to my family prior to surgery. Of course they saw me several times at my unhealthiest weight of 100lbs with the band.. So I don't blame them. I set my goal at a high 130lbs and the red line cut off at 125lbs. I've been hovering at 127 for along time. Sadly, I keep wanting to lose more because I don't like my thighs. My PS told me NO MORE WEIGHTLOSS ... Weightloss isn't going to help the spots I'm unhappy with. Losing more weight would be an unhealthy thing to do. So be it. I am healthy and thats my main goal.

Basic reasons for looking unhealthy is diet and losing too much. Excercise is definitely a bonus for the extra glow.. But some of us can't (naturally) do much about the south pole pull ;)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 5'3". Do I look unhealthy yet? :D

You look downright sinful, LL! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I wonder the same thing. I am pre-surgery- scheduled to go in on September 17!!! I weigh 213 and I am 5'4.. Pre-diabetic and sleep apnea.

I worry that I will look sickly- I don't want to look pointy- alot of people seem to look pointy to me. You know what I mean? I want to be somewhere between thin and curvy. Not pointy. I also don't want to be bald hahaha. These are my fears. I am 50 years old. And ready for this- I am so tired I can't tell you. I also need a kick in the ass. And I know this is going to be one for me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×