Vicki Loichinger

Just got the call from Weight Loss Center. Insurance has approved my revision from band to RNY.
Don't have a date yet. That call may come on Monday. But just knowing it is approved and it will
happen is enough for today.
I am feeling every emotion there is. Mostly good.
I am ready for this.
Thanks to all those who have been pulling for me. Your support is more than you will ever know.
Hugs

Just got the call from Weight Loss Center. Insurance has approved my revision from band to RNY.
Don't have a date yet. That call may come on Monday. But just knowing it is approved and it will
happen is enough for today.
I am feeling every emotion there is. Mostly good.
I am ready for this.
Thanks to all those who have been pulling for me. Your support is more than you will ever know.
Hugs

just amazing and such an inspiration. You have done everything you needed to do and you are reaping the benefits. I am so happy for you.

We really are in the same boat! Its a game of hurry up then wait... then repeat!

Five hours of exercise a week would not normally be considered excessive. Are you getting all of your daily Protein? Carbs are king when it comes to energy but when you're on a low carb diet, your body will use protein for energy in place of the carbs. You might try increasing your protein to 100g a day for a while and see if it helps bring you out of the doldrums. Dehydration can also zap your energy so you may want to keep an eye on your Fluid intake and get as close to 64oz a day as possible. And there's certainly nothing that says you can't reduce your exercise a little for a week or so and see if that helps as well. If none of those things work after a week or two, you probably will want to talk to your doctor. Blood work would likely help them to zero in on what's up. I'm sure you'll be back in high gear in no time!!

The blood work should tell the story. In the mean time, your symptoms definitely fit dehydration so you may want to give some serious attention to getting 64oz of Water (or at least fluids) in a day. Not easy or fun but easier and more fun than landing back in the hospital and dehydration can do that in a heartbeat. Like bbdoodle said, sip, sip, sip, sip, sip...

I chose the bypass because my lack of weight loss prior to surgery was determined to be caused by metabolic issues. Bypass corrects those issues, where as the sleeve and bypass do not. Also your weight plays a factor I went into this program weighing 364, for my age and body type I should be 155, so I went into this needin to lose 209lbs. Through research and support groups the only patients I found who lot jay much weight were bypass patients. I do not regret my decision for bypass I am 2 weeks out from surgery and lost 22 lbs post op and it took me 4 months pre op to lose 40lbs. So now my total weight loss is 62lbs.....my doc told me I have already lost 27% of the weight I needed to lose and I am only two weeks in.....so with all that said I say if you have a lot to lose or metabolic issues, go with the bypass.

I have no answers but you do have my prayers and best wishes that something can be done about this and quickly. Gently Hugs.

That is frustrating for both of you. Keep in mind that soon it will be all behind you and will be losing weight and starting a new life, this is but a blip on your road to your new journey. Keep up the positive thoughts! My surgery was scheduled but had to be pushed back a couple weeks (which sucked because it made me closer to my daughters wedding, which ended up happening 2 weeks post op and we had to travel ugh) anyway, it was devastating at the time but now It is the past and I am so far past it and so soon you will be as well. Don't let it get you down and keep advocating for yourself until they do their job!!

sip sip sip, walk walk walk and rest rest rest then repeat. Take it easy. You are doing fantastic by the way. So happy you are feeling so good. Just don't over do.

I am sure you will be able to have it post op, but how soon after will depend on your Doc, I have been having some great treats mixing yogurt with different flavors of sugar free pudding and unflavored Protein (I am pre op) and I really like it and hoping my taste buds don't change to much after surgery. I think mixing the protein powder in the yogurt could make it easier for those that have a hard time getting shakes down.

I would hope that exercise will be my new addiction, i have had so many in my past. And conquer them all. But food was my friend. But of all my addictions i think food harmed me the most.

That is so Awesome, I can't think of a great enough word. I am so happy for you I am smiling the biggest grin. Good luck with the waiting and may approval come soon and your surgery date be to your liking. Happy Happy Joy JOY

It sounds like head hunger... you are physically not hungry but mentally hurngry. The first few months are difficult because your affair with food is physically over but your mental affair is still there and you need to channel that to something else. When you get hungery... take a walk or do something other than focus on food.

Awesome... its great that you are doing so well. Keep up the good work and follow your doctors instruction. Also, I did really well as you after surgery.... BUT .... don't push yourself. Take time to heal and rest. You body just went thru MAJOR surgery and needs time to heal. I was back to work a week after surgery, I wish I took more time to rest.

hoping this late night finds you resting comfortably. Gentle Hugs for a better tomorrow.

Cookie hoping today brings less pain and heading to a better feeling you. Walk, Sip, Rest and then start all over again. Hugs to you and best wishes coming your way.

As long as I keep my pain meds in I'm fine.

Okay everyone, I made it!! Surgery lasted 1hr & 15 min! The pain is HORRID!!! Thanks to everyone for the well wishes!

Praying for our Surgery peeps today. May God's hand be with their surgery team. Wishing you the very best,

Please don't be discouraged. Think of the other things that can be happening, for instance like you said BB your clothes fitting better.
Do you have more energy.
Can you do something now that you couldn't do a couple of months ago.
Your body is just adjusting to this new weight and all of a sudden you will drop five pounds.
Don't stress. Do what you are doing. Move a bit more, Drink some more Water, and enjoy
the victories that you have already come to know. There are many more on the horizon, That scale is just
a number. Don't let it have so much power.
Hugs to you both.

I waited on nuts until my doc saidI could have them. I have to chew them until I have "nut butter" in my mouth
my superpower is......

I was wondering how nuts do on the new pouch. Love nuts. But wasn't sure how they would go down. I am sure chew chew chew is the big part.

now that is what i call a big NSV. congrats and take good care of both you and baby. You can do this. Wishing you the very very best.