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

Recommended Posts

So I wanted to introduce myself. I had the sleeve on Feb. 12, 2016 in Lexington, KY with Dr. Weiss. I was 294 at my last weigh in before surgery (Feb. 2, 2016). I am currently at 275.9. I've read so many posts on here but decided to post for the first time myself.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome to the losing side!

We're one big family

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome from a NY Yankee fan!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Update... So I went for my 1 month post op yesterday. I only lost 9 pounds in the last 3 weeks and the PA didn't seem too excited about that. I did have a week to 1.5 week stall during this time though. She actually told me to try to eat between 1200-1400 calories a day. Not what I had been doing. I also will try to up my Protein. I've been trying to get the bare minimum but guess I will try to get closer to 90 grams instead of 70 to see if that helps. Also had blood work completed but I don't know how that went just yet. Hope everyone else is doing well.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am from KY, I will also be seeing Dr. Weiss! Just getting started here. I turned my patient packet in via fax on Tuesday, did the online seminar. I hope you are doing well! Any info on what to expect from here will be appreciated! I'm anxiously awaiting a email, phone call, anything!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@glickliter I am doing really good. I'm so glad I had the sleeve. I started my journey last May by started the 6 month supervise "diet' for insurance purposes. I turned in my paper work and had the seminar in April, May or June. I can't remember which month I attended the seminar and I turned my paperwork in there. Once they go through our paperwork they will call and schedule you for an all day visit. You meet with the nutritionist, get your psych eval, find out insurance requirement and meet with the PA. From there they will schedule you for an EGD with Dr. Weiss. I had mine July 1st. After you meet all insurance requirements they send your stuff to insurance for approval and they allow them 30 days to make the decision. It usually doesn't take the 30 days though. After approval you will be contacted about setting up your last visit before surgery where they give you information and you meet with Dr. Weiss. You do a 2 week high Protein low carb pre op diet, Clear liquids the day before and then surgery. Hope this helps.

Feel free to personal message me with any questions you may have.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Edited by bdfletch

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Update... So I went for my 1 month post op yesterday. I only lost 9 pounds in the last 3 weeks and the PA didn't seem too excited about that. I did have a week to 1.5 week stall during this time though. She actually told me to try to eat between 1200-1400 calories a day. Not what I had been doing. I also will try to up my Protein. I've been trying to get the bare minimum but guess I will try to get closer to 90 grams instead of 70 to see if that helps. Also had blood work completed but I don't know how that went just yet. Hope everyone else is doing well.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh, yeah. You need to eat more and make sure you treat your Protein target as a minimum and not a maximum.

Dr. Weiss is my surgeon, too and he is where I learned how important protein is in this process. It sounds counterintuitive, but it really works.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome @@bdfletch!!! :) This is a great place to seek information, support from others, or to just plain b*tch when you are having a bad day. Hope your journey continues to be a good one & look forward to hearing more from you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome and good luck on your journey!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm down 54 pounds from my heaviest weight and have recently gotten under 250. . I go for my 3 month post op next week.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thought I'd share some before and after pics. The before pic is the first day of school and the after pic is today. I wore the same shirt to work today as I did the first day of school (I'm a teacher) but it was noticeably bigger/ loose on me.

post-285074-14636129927193_thumb.jpg

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 2 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • 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

    ×