fit2Bme2014

when I was a diabetic I had metformin prescribed for me. it made me very sick and I never lost a lb . now that I have lost 60 lbs I do not need medication. thank God.

@sharpie, while taking the medication, did you make any lifestyle changes such as reducing your carbohydrate intake? Still trying to figure all of this out.

Early last yr, I took Metformin before I even thought about WLS. I dropped from 271.2 to ~ 256 just with that. It does help (or, usually does for) most people. but follow your Dr's orders.

Here's my reality: I have just about every co-morbidity on the list. Every one. I was 210 pounds and being eaten alive by my autoimmune diseases. This surgery has saved me--the gut hormones caused a lot of my health issues. So I get what you're saying, and I tend to be a very judgmental person, but I've come to understand that we all got here for one (or several) very personal reasons. Hope this helps!

Maybe suggest a new forum? I personally have learned from all forums and don't find that the type of surgery makes much difference. As far as heavier people I get jealous on how fast they drop the weight but eventually they will be where I am ;-p

Kata13, there is a group that's designated for different weight groups. And, I do visit those. While you get discouraged by those heavier than you losing weight quicker, I get discouraged when I see posts about people losing very slowly. And, then I remember to go to the side and see if I can tell what their starting weight was...and pray the reason is just because they started at a lower weight than someone like me, and that it's not something worse like the sleeve just not working...

Thanks for taking the time to reassure me that I'm not copping out by considering surgery. I'm looking forward to my first appointment with my surgeon this week.

Hi Fit… I've had the same thoughts, that is until I did the psych eval. The wonderful doctor and I had a conversation and she told me this:

"You're an educated woman, you're smart, you're logical ~ you've got a good head on your shoulders and if your weight was a logical issued, you'd have solved this problem long ago. But it's not ~ it's a very complex hormonal and emotional issue. The surgery will be the tool to kick-start your success and then your...

Wow! That's a really good response from your doctor. It's not to know that more and more doctors are taking this seriously and not just looking at us at fat, lazy slobs.

Yeah I used small spoons to eat for the first few months. It just helped me slow down because I eat so fast.

Wonderful! I picked up a colorful package of 10, at Walmart. I started using them last night. It really does seem to be helping me slow down. What other PostOp eating tips do y'all have?

Just eat slow and listen to your body. If you feel full and you still have an ounce left, leave it. That was the most challengeing for me. I still battle that. I take a 4oz serving and feel full sometimes after 3oz. Then I will have a whole conversation in my head rather I should just finish it since it was such a small portion to start with. I usually end up leaving it.

Keep it up! I am happy to hear this even if I end up having it rough. Im praying I have it easy too. I hope that you continue to have it easy.

There are many threads here with similar sentiments. Many folk who have an uneventful recovery do not create threads stating such, but there are some out there. Perhaps you can start one?

I'm afraid I might get beat down and flamed,if I did

Thanks, you two!! I Inking going to go ahead and keep my calories around 500 even though the surgeon said 1200. Didn't seem to be losing much at 1200, which is been the case for last few years. Super emotional for some reason this afternoon and want to eat so bad that I could gnaw my hand off.

you can do it!

Thank you! The encouragement helps.

Thank, Cupcake! Have they scheduled your surgery yet?

Fit2bme2014 no not yet I just went for my medical clearence on wednessday, I am awaiting a call for my last surgery meeting all test are done as well as my 6 month weight management is done . Have you decided on what procedure you want?

Yes, I'm going with the sleeve. You?

know what?..I lost weight the fastest just walking?..I started out just walking to my mailbox and back..the upped it to the end of my block and back..etc..now Im all over the damn place!!!

so pick a spot walk to it for about a week, then a little further, so on and so on..BABY STEPS..then WHAM! you look around and holly sh*t, your 3 miles from home...lolololol

Dee_1111, I hate even saying this, because it feels like a copout and a really bad excuse, but I have severe stenosis in my low back and walking any distance causes my legs, specifically the right one, to go numb. It helps when I can use a shopping card so I can lean on it and lean forward a bit. I'm thinking the pool might be a good thing to try. just feeling frustrated and whiney. Lol.

Congrats!!!

Congrats you did it, now just maintain it until surgery.

Doing my best to do so. I think lowing my calories to 600 cal a day is kinda messing with me. I've been extremely tired and light headed. Ugh! Surgeon was up set when I told her I lowered it that far. She was worried it might kill my metabolism. I'm just doing everything I can to lose weight before surgery.

prayers are being said right now

good thoughts and wishes being sent your way

be well

kathy

sending you well wishes and speedy recovery.

Yay! So exciting your big day is almost here girl!!!!

Congrats!!! I had to do the sugar buster diet, but think its different for all surgeons, best wishes and will keep you in my prayers sweetie.

Thanks, naenaern777 & mikee57, your support means more to me than you will ever know!

You r doing great.

Thanks!! Just a few more weeks.

Congrats!!!

nice!

Its important for your liver. keep losing.. the more the better to shrink your liver and make it easier for the surgeon to move around in there

Definitely!!

Stay focused, I too am nervous its only natural, cheer up you will be getting your life back

I'm right behind you on April 3rd!! Best of luck to both of us!! It's crazy that the time is almost here!

Thanks, ladies! Good luck Nurse96. Wanna share war stories?

Keep busy...drink plenty of water. Head hunger lessens as time goes on. At least mine has since I have the sleeve.. Pre sleeve. ..yes it is tough. But if u r rep hired to lose some weight prior to surgery ..then persevere.

Thanks. My surgical appointment is in a few days, and knowing that I will have to start my pre-op diet, the head-hunger is off the charts! I've eaten so much to day that my tummy huts, and still my head is like, "more, more my precious, more!" Smh

think positive...

thanks!

right.. surgeon needs to be able to move it around and less chance of it getting damaged.

Thanks for that affirmation. I want to do everything I can to ensure the procedure and recovery goes smoothly.

I am in the same boat with you, I have had my knee replaced and still can't even walk far, so this is going to be a long road but I am ready for it...we got this fit2Bme2014 we've got this!!! Let's think positive then positive things will surely happen 5 minutes at a time!!!

Thanks! I ended up finding somebody to go swimming with me. Unfortunately where I live, we always have to have somebody with us. I managed to get in about 30 minutes.

Accept your situation now. And look forward to what the possibilities are at your footstep.

We all have those issues, otherwise we wouldn't all be in the same boat. You will be as healthy as you can be...so hang in there fit2Bme2014, looking forward to more posts!!! Take care sweetie!!!

Mine showed the same thing but all the doctors still think its a go so Im having surgery. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Whew! Thanks! I've been worried about it. Hey, do you have your surgery scheduled yet? Good luck!!

I have had so many set backs since wls. first I fractured my wrist and arm. I still have to wear a splint and I did this last july. I also had to have the gallbladder removed. it is discouraging. but you don't want to make things worse. rest for now and heal. exercise the upper body for now. I wish you well and hope you heal quickly

Hi fit2 bme2014 I did the exact same thing at work I fell on some ice and I am on crutches, I met with my surgeon and they are still willing to do my surgery because I can still walk on crutches he did say if I'm still on crutches for the surgery I will have a walker instead if crutches at the hospital. I agree with terrydumont46 keep exercising your upper body until surgery and watch what you eat so you don't gain wright due to limited movement .

Congrats

Thanks!

Stay focused on the goal - you're almost there and you can do it!!!

YAY for you!! You can do it!

What is 3x5 eating?

It's taking a bite, eating it for a minute, taking another bite, eating it for a minute, doing this 3 times, and then waiting 5 minutes before the next round of 3 bites. Frustrating for a wolfer downer of food like me.

Lowered what? Please expand!

Sorry... I'm preop. They put me on 1200 cal diet and I wasnt losing, so I switched it to 500 to 600. My surgeon was quite upset with me about that. She says I will burn out my metabolism before surgery. However, after surgery I'm going to be having so few calories, right? Why won't that burn out my metabolism? I don't necessarily "feel" like eating. And want to continue losing until surgery. I feel really off today. I have five more days left of the anabiotic pack for h. pylori, maybe it's the medicine.