Delta..Make it Happen

My Doctor was Dr. Matthew St. Laurent. He was great and very confident in what he does.
I loved his confidence, I did not have any post op issues. he is located off of 290.
www.drstlaurent.com

I think you are asking a complicated question. For high BMI people, the metabolic disorder - obesity - is pretty advanced. That extra weight puts up quite a fight! My doc told me that i have done very well to go from over 50 BMI down to under 30 BMI. I am still losing, but his point is that alot of people who are THAT heavy just don't make it that far. Even so, wow, what a victory to go from 300+ to the under 200 range, right? I started at 308, currently weigh 174, most people assume I weigh in the 150s judging by my appearance. I wear a size 10, non stretch jeans... I am smaller then many women my age. My ideal weight, by the charts is 144 I believe. So if I don't lose another pound, does that mean I have failed to lose all the weight? I don't see it that way and neither does my surgeon or my family/friends.
For people who started out lower BMI, well, maybe the reasons are a little different, but reality of it is that not everyone is willing to exercise regularly, follow their meal plan etc. Or maybe they don't really have the education/support needed. The initial weight loss is pretty easy for most people, but over the long haul it takes work. Trust me, getting those last 20 or so off is work for me at least!

I went to MX by myself and did not tell anyone - at all. I still have not told anyone and do not plan on doing so. I have yet to have anyone ask me why I eat so little.
As a side note, I went to TJ on a Sunday, returned home on Thursday evening and went back to work on Friday morning. I worked a half day and then went back to work full time on Monday. I had 1 person as me if I was "ok" just because I was moving a little slower than ususal.
Good luck -

Hi
I eat about 800-1000 calories per day. i am 3 months post op. I lose about 1 pound per week with no exercise. if i exercise daily i lose about 2 pounds per week. i also keep track of my daily calories using myfitnesspal.
i dont count carbs. i remember when i wasnt eating many carbs i wasnt losing weight because my body was holding on to those carbs. now i am losing weight weekly cuz i just cound calories and so far it is working.

...I am a slow loser as well but it is coming off. i lose about 1 pound a week but i am happy with that....

I'm a slow loser too. Hang in there. The important thing is we ARE losing and we now have a permanent tool to keep it off. Plus, losing slowly means less saggy skin, so look at the positive.

I was in a stall and I upped my calories significantly for one day and ate things I probably shouldn't have. Then the next day dropped 4lbs and went back to losing. I went back to lowering my calories after.

He subject says it all! I finally after almost 6 months broke down and shopped for new clothes! Everything I bought is a size 4!!! 97 pounds down and 21 to go to goal! I started at 228 and now weigh 131! Thank you God for VSG!

the same exact thing happened to me. but you have to follow your doctors orders regarding Protein and Fluid. also you must walk as well.
good luck! we have to just keep pushing forward.
my weight never just dropped off. i had to put forward effort just like prior to surgery . i must walk daily and do some activities in order for the weight to come off.
some people dont have to put forth effort but in my case i have to.

OMG. I was just thinking about getting this done yesterday googling doctors and everything. lol. I'm thinking of going to Atlanta because it seems like the injections are more popular there and ALL the girls have them. Anyway, I would definitely wait a while after surgery before you get the injections done. From my understanding they Lipo a minimum of two areas, purify the fat and reinject it into your buttocks. The problem is the healing time... 2-3 weeks of not sitting directly on your bottom. That's insane! Is this the same procedure your thinking about having? The procedure I'm referring to is called the brazilian butt lift. I thought there was a way to just inject something (idk what it would be) into your buttocks without the whole liposuction but I haven't found any other methods. I'm not flat now but once I get my wasteline back I want a donk ! lol. Help~!

Yes, and the last 10 lbs seemed to come out of my face! I figured I could cover up the saggy body bits with clothing, but everyone could see my jowls, turkey neck, and deeper wrinkles so I went with the face first

I had a facelift and necklift 10 months after surgery. I was at goal and had lost 83 lbs. I am still considering a Tummy Tuck and butt augmentation, haven't decided yet. I had my surgery in Costa Rica and the surgeon and hospital cost was $8700.

I have NOT had a lift or any plastics for that matter, and while my cup size didn't really decrease, went from D or DD to still a D or DD, but my band size went from 44 to 36. I've thought about a lift, but not very seriously. I have not decided yes or no to plastics. I'm sure I would have to foot the bill and I kind of feel like my kids need to go to college before I pay for plastics. (They are 10 and 11, but it will be here before I know it!)
I think you will just have to wait and see where you end up...I think they will probably fare better since you've already had them lifted. I know someone who had a Tummy Tuck after WLS (actually had implants, arms, thighs, the works) and THEN got pregnant unexpectedly. Her tummy looked GREAT all throughout the pregnancy...not sure about now as I haven't seen her since the baby was born in May but I'm guessing her tummy will actually hold up pretty well all things considered.

@pdx and otr
you guys are so smart!!!!!!!!!!!!

A very highly recommended surgeon in Mexico is Dr. Sauceda. There is an entire forum devoted to him on obesity help. http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/Dr_Sauceda_Patients/
I am still saving up $ and trying to lose the last 15 pounds, but I've been researching doctors & he seems to be the most highly recommended in Mexico to specialize in people who have lost more than 100 lbs.

I'll be going to Dr Camacho-Melo in Mexico for plastics. going thru www.mexicosurgerysolutions.com for everything. Even thinking of lasik while I'm there. Anyway. He's pretty renowned. If Ur thinking plastics he's who ppl go to

Lulugirl- I have been feeling so down and so upset over this whole thing. I mean, what else could go wrong!!?? But you know what? We are going to get better. Why? Because that's the only thing that can happen!! If you have been dealing with complications since July 9th- you can seriously deal with ANYTHING!
The woman next to me in the hospital is 88. She is "not all there" and she can't hear well. She has a bad gallbladder and needs to go to rehab to build strength before she can go back home, where she lives alone. Today, she dressed herself completely and she said to the nurse, "I know I can do anything I set my mind to!" She is such an inspiration. She told me, "God doesn't give you anything you can't handle, honey." and I'm not really the type who relies a lot on my faith, but I thought- damn! She is RIGHT! She is 88 and determined as anything I have seen and if she can go through all she is at 88 and to think of all the years she has lived... Well then you know what? I can get through it too- and SO CAN YOU!!
Good luck. You're not alone. Stay strong!

I don't have any advice but I feel that if the surgeon is saying he doesn't know what to do, then he needs to call a colleague who is more advanced to see what can be done.
I hope you get better.

The Pictures are amazing!!
Congrats to the Men!!!!

Who me? I'm blushing.

Oh my God.... I have been feeling so sick from the chewable Bariatric Advantage vitamins! I found a powdered Multivitamin at GNC and I mix it with the Protein Shake, BUT... the Protein Shakes are making me sick too!!

Buffalo Shredded chicken
http://allrecipes.co...ken-sandwiches/
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
http://allrecipes.co...er-pulled-pork/
Sour Cream and Bacon chicken
http://momswithcrock...ockpot-chicken/
Green Chili Chicken
http://crockpot365.b...ken-recipe.html
Vietnamese Roasted Chicken
http://crockpot365.b...ed-chicken.html
Also, don't be afraid to just pick up a marinade from the grocery store and throw it over any type of meat in the slow cooker. It will turn out awesome, and doesn't require a lot of work.

I've heard this is a pretty common side effect...it sucks. I am not sleeved yet but know what reflux and heartburn are like: I used to take proposed, but weaned off and started eating better foods...not a lot of processed stuff. It also helps not to eat before bed, but it seems a lot of this is due to the surgery itself, not necessarily the foods we eat That really sucks... I am not gonna like that one bit :-(

If you don't want it give it to ME! I'm pre op and would love to drop 40lbs in 3 months! O but to dream of it~
Enjoy your victories!
T~ :wub:

i add the unflavored Unjury to my creamed based Soup and it taste good. i cant even taste the unjury. i dont add a lot . i just add a little. a little is better than no Protein at all.