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SMP1126

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  1. Posted

    Yes' date=' I agree with all of the numbers - but I'm telling you - I know it SEEMS impossible - but that's not the issue with her. She's active and is consuming very few calories. I was just with her for a solid week and saw everything she ate. She's not sneaking in shakes or high-calorie foods or crazy amounts of carbs or anything. She eats Protein, drinks Water - everything.

    She has kept track of her intake and it just doesn't make any sense. In the beginning I assumed that she was probably taking in too many calories or that her sleeve wasn't actually restricting her food intake or that she was grazing all the time.

    She's NOT. Something else is amiss here. Does anyone else have any experience with this - beyond the basics of calories in, calories out?[/quote']

    Another reason she isn't losing could possibly be that she's taking in too FEW calories. If she's active and watching what she's eating, too few calories would result in the body going into whats known as " starvation mode" meaning that her body isn't getting what it needs so it stores whatever calories it can as fat for fuel. It's a normal response the body has to low calorie intake. It stores as much as it can for fuel to keep all the body's systems from shutting down. Perhaps a 300-500 calorie increase per day will jump start her weight loss. I'd give it a shot since she isn't losing anyway. Google "Starvation Mode" for more info. Good luck!

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  2. Posted

    Actually, yes - she does have a weight problem - it is my mother!

    She states she hates to see me go through this procedure to come out the other side regretting the decision and not being able to eat and enjoy life.

    Hilarious, I know.... :) She just doesn't get it....

    I would not give my earlier reply if the person asking is your mother!....sorry about that!

  3. Posted

    I have heard this from numerous people when I tell them I am having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy.

    "So if you know you will only be able to eat half a hamburger for the rest of your life, why don't you do just that?"

    How do you respond to this question????

    I know that I probably only should eat the half of the hamburger but it never stops me from eating the whole thing. What are your responses to people who are so very skeptical of the procedure and try to convince you it isn't the right thing to do?

    Need some advice...

    Thanks!

    My response would be, "If I could do that, don't you think I would, genius?"

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  4. Posted

    I had my surgery performed by Dr. Kim on June 25th at Baylor Trophy Club. As far as pre op diets go, he does want you to choose from 2 different Protein drinks: either Opti Fast or Bari Essentials. I chose the latter because it contained less sugar and quite honestly, it was delicious. I asked why we were limied to just these choices and he told me that these 2 Proteins were the most efficient at shrinking the liver pre surgery, which is a very important issue. Prior to requiring this, he had patients coming into surgery with various stages of liver shrinkage which caused some issues, so this is a way of "standardizing" the results. I am 4 weeks out and I can honestly say I have not yet had any difficulties whatsoever. Surgery was a breeze, I was discharged the next day and I was able to walk a mile and a half a day after that.

    No pain meds needed at home, I can drink the necessary amounts of Water (64-80oz) with no trouble and I have no issues with reflux, taste changes or getting the required amount of protein. Long story short, it feels like I never had an operation.

    I highly recommend Dr. Kim from my own personal experience, and if you have any questions at all, please feel free to message me.

    Good luck!

    PS- I have lost a total of 37 pounds in 4 weeks...11 from the pre op diet and 26 post op.

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  5. Posted

    u know...i did get a heparin shot right there.is that why its numb?

    I'm not sure if Heparin would've caused it, you might want to ask your Dr. Heperan is a blood thinner and I was told this was an actual anesthetic to relieve discomfort because this was where the stomach was pulled out and it would've been more painful without the numbing med.

  6. Posted

    I had really bad pain in my right incision. When I left the hospital it looked like my surgeon had tried to sew a button on my belly, it was all pulled in an hurt terribly when I stood up especially. I am coming up on four weeks post op. Last week it was hurting so bad one day and the next day it was much better. Now it is just really tender. I think as the swelling goes down and healing continues it gets tender to the touch but you dont have that burning feeling anymore. Hang in there, it DOES get better. And by the way it is not all pulled in anymore either.

    Did your surgeon use sutures or staples? Mine used staples, and I have to say they were much more comfortable than sutures. No pulling feeling at all.

  7. Posted

    You know' date=' I was wondering the same thing for the past 2 days...I got out the hospital on 7/20 & I declare I'm always hot! I figured it was just my body going through so much & trying to heal.[/quote']

    That is probably exactly what it is. Here in Texas, it's just from plain old heat! LOL

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  8. Posted

    I too had some pain from the large incision as well as a bump and numbness for about 2 weeks after surgery. At my 1 week follow up, I was told it was normal because I was given a strong numbing shot in that area (internally) during surgery and it was just now beginning to wear off. It's possible you were given the same thing. The bump also went away within a few days of that visit.

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    Right now, IMO your biggest concern should be YOU! Don't stress over what he does or doesn't do, he's an adult too and he's gonna make his own choices. Sometimes, you need to focus inward and take care of yourself. Once that is well underway, you can at least then try to understand what's going on in his head.

  13. Posted

    I too was on Metformin 500mg twice a day. Then, after my sugar levels and A1c went wild, my doctor switched me to Victoza (non-insulin diabetes med) injections once per day. My sugar levels remained in the mid 200's. I was sleeved on 6/25 and took my last injection the day before as I was not allowed to take it the day of surgery. I have not taken any diabetes medication since then and my levels are consistently in the 80's and 90's. This surgery will most likely prove to have similar results for you as well.

    Good luck!

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  14. Posted

    I think too it's about recognizing how we got to where we were and learning how to make good choices. For example, I was a night binger.... I'd be pretty good all day but if I stayed up watching TV, I'd raid the fridge and cabinets like there was no tomorrow. So now, instead of 6 string cheeses, a sandwich and 1/2 a bag of chips and a couple of Coke Zero's I'll have 4 oz of cottage cheese or a coupl of sugar free Popsicles and I'm good to go! I had this procedure because I hated myself for what I became, and now I'm learning to love myself for what I'm becoming! Good luck and God bless!

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  15. Posted

    I too am a side/stomach sleeper, but I was able to sleep on my side the 1st night following surgery while still in the hospital. After being discharged the 2nd day, I slept on my side at home and on my stomach within about 3 days.

    The trick for me was to position myself VERY SLOWLY. The hardest part was getting into that position, but once I did I was able to sleep pretty comfortably. Don't be afraid to try it, but just remember to go slow! Good luck :)

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  16. Posted

    I'm 6 weeks out and I get a few hiccups when I am full' date=' and have a bit of a lump feeling in the middle of my chest. I'm learning the hard way to take a few minutes between bites and see where I'm at because full comes quick, and the line between full and oh-oh is slim, at least for me.[/quote']

    You are so right about the line being thin between full and oh-oh! I've accidentally crossed that line a couple of times and it's not fun. I too get that funny feeling in my chest as my full signal and I've learned to listen to it!

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  17. Posted

    I am not sure which WLS surgery he had but look into Rex Ryan. He is the coach for the NY Jets. I caght a quick clip of it on Sportscenter the other morning.

    He has lost over 100 pounds. I didn't know until I saw that...

    Rex Ryan had a lap band procedure. I was reading about it on ESPN.com yesterday. Also, I'm a life long Jets fan( don't know if that's a good thing or not! LOL)

    I was a bit surprised he chose that procedure, and I wouldnt be surprised if he becomes a revision candidate in the years to come

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  22. Posted

    Today makes it one week since my post op I feel great so far I have lost 27 pounds feeling great ' date=' the first few days were the worst pain but I walked n I walked and the pain went away , I haven't had a poop in one week the day before surgery is when i pooped but I feel no pain in my stomach ,[/quote']

    Good for you! I'm assuming that the 27 pounds includes weight lost from your pre-op diet as well?

    You will poop again, I promise! It was the same with me. I'm a little over 3 weeks out and I don't go nearly as often as I used to. Good luck with your recovery!

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