hopefulmom76

One year out, 110lbs down, and had my labs done...my cholesterol is up since my vsg. My doctor is suggesting I start taking simvastatin again (I took it for two years prior to surgery). This makes me feel like a failure!!! The reason I had surgery was for my health...and now I will be back on a pill. I am so disappointed. Has anyone ever experienced high cholesterol after wls surgery?

@@hopefulmom76 - possibly time for some diet analysis. Are there sources of trans fats in your diet? Switching my diet over to mostly lean meat, eggs and some fruit and vegies with little processed food has significantly lowered my "bad" cholesterol.
I am not yet convinced all the evidence is in about cholesterol though. I am thinking that inflammation is more dangerous, but I am not that dogmatic yet (and neither is my doctor, FYI). We have discussed, "just how much of these government recommendations are being influenced by some major food companies."
All that said, Dr. Dean Ornish might have the best diet in the world, but I would rather die early than eat only that. That is the price I will pay for enjoying life.

Agree with Kristenle, genetics are hard to overcome... My dad and aunt neither who ever had a weight problem both struggle with high cholesterol... 110lb lost far from a failure
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"
Einstein

Sometimes high cholesterol is genetic and can't be controlled with just diet. My sister is small and has a higher cholesterol than me. However - I would try to lower it by diet first. I am assuming you were fasting before your blood work.

Me too! I'm freaking out! Surgery was 6/12. I am down 75lbs, but getting super self conscious about my hair

Yes, I had it for a month following. Then I went to total normal BM. Hang in there.

Yes, I had it for a month following. Then I went to total normal BM. Hang in there.

I can relate! I had a similar experience. I am down 80lbs total, but LOTS of stalls along the way. My body likes to tease me and lose 10lbs then stall on me for a few weeks. Hang in there, you'll keep losing.

Congratulations! I am happy to hear that you're happy!

My grandmother and I were very close and she passed several years ago. Interestingly, when I came home from the hospital I had a dream that we were sipping iced tea on a porch, talking about my surgery. She gave me a big hug (she gave the best hugs) and told me how proud she was of me. I woke up with happy tears for that visit from heaven.

I was a slow loser on the beginning. Don't get discouraged. It will be ok. I am 12 weeks out and am now down 56lbs (including pre op diet) and losing quickly now. Maybe the slower loss will help with loose skin. Hang in there, it gets better.

I was tired for 6 weeks. Seriously just wanted to lay around. I am 9 weeks out and finally my energy has returned. And I think Protein and Water are your best bet.

I hit a horrible stall around weeks 4-7. Talk about depressing! Week 8, I picked up the exercise and don't ya know I've lost 4lbs by week 9.

I'm a slow loser, so my period has stayed right on track with no change.

I see nothing wrong with your question. Although, what others lose does not predict what you will. I lost 20lbs this first month (and 19 preop). Some lose more, some lose less.

I see nothing wrong with your question. Although, what others lose does not predict what you will. I lost 20lbs this first month (and 19 preop). Some lose more, some lose less.

I was sleeved on 6/12. I am down 18 lbs from surgery date. I was hoping it would be more but I am not too discouraged, I know it will happen.
I am currently on soft stage foods. Some meals I can get down 3 tablespoons. Some meals I can only get down one. It's such a guessing game. Nothing has made me sick though, so that's good.

Looks like I need to check out genepro! Thanks everyone, I am still having a hard time with Protein

How in the world are you all getting that much in? I am 9 days out and can't get more than 1-2 ounces at a time. I can only manage 12-16 oz of Water a day and 20-25 grams of Protein. My tummy does not want much more. I wish I could drink, I am having low energy.

Thanks! Yep been walking. Gas just wants to hang out lol. Other than that I'm doing good!

I'm feeling a little gassy tonight in the neck and shoulders area. But it's not horrible. Just need to move it around and out. Can't pass any just yet even though I've been walking a lot. I will most likely go home tomorrow.

I am in my room and doing ok! Surgery was started a tad late. But at 9:46 they told my husband things were ok and I was in recovery.
Honestly, so far so good. Pain of course but not too bad. Pain meds are our friends. I am a little bummed I didn't get a pain pump/button. Gotta wait on the nurses. Gas isn't too bad, hope it stays that way.
I'll update more later! I want everyone to get the scoop that's planning on doing this!

I am currently sitting in pre op! Gown on waiting for iv! This is going down at 7:30am! Nervous but ready!

Congratulations, glad to hear your surgery went well. Keep us updated.

Congratulations. I know you are relieved that the surgery is over. Keep us posted. Mine is 6/22.