Sumaire

I'm in my mid-50s, so I suppose I should comment here. <grin>

I had RnY on October 27, 2016, and in that time have gone from 283 pounds to my current 158 pounds. My highest weight was 300 pounds. My goal is 125, and I'm continuing to work hard at getting there, even though at 18 months out, the honeymoon period is over.
My most recent blood tests came back showing that I am no longer pre-diabetic, which has me elated and completely over the moon. The entire battery of tests were pretty much the polar opposite of my pre-surgery tests, and that is so completely heartening, it's amazing.
My Migraines and fibromyalgia are still here, but not having to haul around more than another person's "healthy" weight in addition to all that has done wonders for my back, hips, knees and feet. This last year, I was able to actually walk the San Diego ComicCon floor over the course of four long days without having to stop to rest all the time.

Keep in mind that the previous two years, I'd had to use a scooter, as the walk was debilitating as hell.

Anyhow, I currently live in Pomona, CA, but I'd like to find other bariatric patients to chat with in the real world during the week in the downtown Los Angeles area.

Probably a longer post than anyone expected, but I'm a writer, and the Muse must have awakened while I was responding to this post.

I'm in my mid-50s, so I suppose I should comment here. <grin>

I had RnY on October 27, 2016, and in that time have gone from 283 pounds to my current 158 pounds. My highest weight was 300 pounds. My goal is 125, and I'm continuing to work hard at getting there, even though at 18 months out, the honeymoon period is over.
My most recent blood tests came back showing that I am no longer pre-diabetic, which has me elated and completely over the moon. The entire battery of tests were pretty much the polar opposite of my pre-surgery tests, and that is so completely heartening, it's amazing.
My Migraines and fibromyalgia are still here, but not having to haul around more than another person's "healthy" weight in addition to all that has done wonders for my back, hips, knees and feet. This last year, I was able to actually walk the San Diego ComicCon floor over the course of four long days without having to stop to rest all the time.

Keep in mind that the previous two years, I'd had to use a scooter, as the walk was debilitating as hell.

Anyhow, I currently live in Pomona, CA, but I'd like to find other bariatric patients to chat with in the real world during the week in the downtown Los Angeles area.

Probably a longer post than anyone expected, but I'm a writer, and the Muse must have awakened while I was responding to this post.

tomorrow at fountain valley regional through smart dimensions. how are you emotionally by now? im gonna take a look at your posts to get a feel at what im facing ..

I originally tried to qualify for Bariatric surgery twenty some years ago. At that time, the guidelines were much more stringent. In one way I am glad that I did not have it then because I think the technique has improved over time. Now it’s endoscopic, etc. and many more doctors are very experienced with it. On the other hand my biggest regret it that I didn’t have it at least ten years ago. This is not from an age point of view but from a how much more I enjoy life and being able to do stuff point of view. I had it at 57 and I did not have any complications or problems with it. Without a doubt, it’s the best thing I have ever had done!

Thanks it's good to hear that the road I'm on is the best one and the RNY should be my last procedure to finally accomplish my desired weight without the constant GERD condition.

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Not Kaiser, but I do live in Pomona.

Have to ensure to take calcium citrate 2 tables twice a day and do weight bearing exercise. I'm over 50 and bones are healthy but it is something to be aware of and to ensure to take supplements and get annual blood work. I had RNY and it's worked amazing for me in balancing blood sugar and cholesterol.

This is what you call an unreliable source. She has a degree in divinity and in massage therapy. She isn't even qualified to speak on this stuff. Look for peer reviewed sources written by scholars with nutrition and medicine credentials. This article is worthless. Also it's laughable that the article mentions her being a member of the American Medical Writers association as if it credentials her -- anyone can become a member. Best of all, the website where this article is posted is selling  Calcium supplements! The author is trying to sell you a product. This is exactly why peer-reviewed scholarly sources are where we need to get our information when making decisions on our health.
The one good thing about this link is that the bottom has a list of articles from which the author claims she got her info (even though she doesn't properly cite them) and the articles themselves provide some insight (but not enough to be extremely worried -- maybe enough to be diligently adherent with Vitamin supplementation recommendations).

Rice and bread are for when you are really too skinny and want to start regaining. After nine years, I still do not eat them.

Interesting points thanks for the feedback!! And I agree the surgery saved me I wasn't able to lose weight without it but it's a tool anyone past 1 year post op knows the weight can come back if we don't exercise and watch portions. Obesity is a disease and people need to realize that...it's like being rude to someone cause they have diabetes or heart disease. Part of these diseases are genetic and part are lifestyle just like obesity.

I use it in my hazel nut coffee all the time. It's really good!

Congratulations on your weight loss thus far.

@@sbg224 I am just now seeing your post. How are you doing? I find following the HFLC (high fat low carb, or keto) diet is helpful. It helps with the hunger and it helps with staying away from the carbs. The thing is that I babysit part time (I have a full time job, but do this one the side.) and being with kids several evenings a week is so hard! Kids mean lots of snack food means lots of carbs and junk food! So hard to say no but I've been managing! I have been steadily losing but it has been slow going the busier I get. The busier I get, the less time I can focus on exercise and eating right. But I've still been losing and not gaining so that is a plus!
Hope your journey is finding it's way back on track!

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The insane part, is how little of that $99,000+ that your insurance company will even end up paying to the hospital.
I can look online and see how much my insurance pays, versus what the bill is, and the difference is vast.
They also tell the medical provider that they are not allowed to go after me for the difference.
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The insane part, is how little of that $99,000+ that your insurance company will even end up paying to the hospital.
I can look online and see how much my insurance pays, versus what the bill is, and the difference is vast.
They also tell the medical provider that they are not allowed to go after me for the difference.
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I buy mine at costco. It runs about $25 for a case of 18.

Our stats were very similar, like you also considered the sleeve, and my dr explained how much better the RNY bypass would be for me. I trusted him and had the bypass 7 weeks ago, and am very thankful I did. On my first visit I asked him what the mortality rates were for this surgery, he said "your risks of dying are higher with a hysterectomy than a bypass".
I also had some well meaning friends who claimed to "know" someone who had died, funny they couldn't give me a name for me to verify it. So my point is sometimes friends mean well, but don't really want you to have surgery and sometimes they are just simply jealous. I wish you the very best of luck with whatever you decide.
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I'm only two months out from surgery, but I have said it in my mind that carbs are the enemy, and I work very hard to avoid them. I am hoping that two years out I will still feel the same way. Maybe it's a kind of brainwashing to sit there and tell yourself that carbs are evil, but that's what I have to do.
I focus on my Protein intake.
Last night, I hit my local Korean market and bought a salmon head.
Don't gag, they are actually loaded with meat.
I steamed it with pink salt and some sliced fresh ginger, for about 20 minutes, and then had about 2 to 3 ounces of it, and let my daughter have the rest.
It is a cheap, easy, way to get lots of soft and easy Protein.< /p>

I'm only two months out from surgery, but I have said it in my mind that carbs are the enemy, and I work very hard to avoid them. I am hoping that two years out I will still feel the same way. Maybe it's a kind of brainwashing to sit there and tell yourself that carbs are evil, but that's what I have to do.
I focus on my Protein intake.
Last night, I hit my local Korean market and bought a salmon head.
Don't gag, they are actually loaded with meat.
I steamed it with pink salt and some sliced fresh ginger, for about 20 minutes, and then had about 2 to 3 ounces of it, and let my daughter have the rest.
It is a cheap, easy, way to get lots of soft and easy Protein.< /p>

I had initially considered the sleeve, but after discussing things with my surgeon, because of my bad acid reflux, it was decided that I would have RnY.
I can say that since my surgery almost two months ago, I have had NO incidences of GERD, and I am so happy about that.
I used to wake up in the night with acid that had traveled up my esophagus and into the back of my throat, and I'd have a horrible, painful coughing attack. No longer.
I like that I got an RnY, because of the extra restriction. I know what my limits are, and I've labeled simple refined carbs as The Enemy, so I do what I'm supposed to do, and eat my Protein first, and if I had room for carbs thereafter, THEN (and only then) do I eat them.

I'm bad, I had my surgery on Wednesday, came home from the hospital on Friday and have weighed myself several times a day since getting home. I'm down 8 lbs as of this morning but I know I shouldn't be weighing myself like this. I just can't help it though!!
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I initially wanted the sleeve thinking bypass was too drastic, but because of GERD I wasn't left with too many options so bypass it was. I had surgery exactly 9 months ago, HW 261, SW 242, and currently 142. No regrets here at all. The only difference is can see from sleeve is that I really have to watch my sugar intake, too much (like a bowl of ice cream) and I'll get sick. I can still eat anything however. I'm an impatient person and the results were quick, so I'm glad I was able to have the bypass.
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I'm only two months out from surgery, but I have said it in my mind that carbs are the enemy, and I work very hard to avoid them. I am hoping that two years out I will still feel the same way. Maybe it's a kind of brainwashing to sit there and tell yourself that carbs are evil, but that's what I have to do.
I focus on my Protein intake.
Last night, I hit my local Korean market and bought a salmon head.
Don't gag, they are actually loaded with meat.
I steamed it with pink salt and some sliced fresh ginger, for about 20 minutes, and then had about 2 to 3 ounces of it, and let my daughter have the rest.
It is a cheap, easy, way to get lots of soft and easy Protein.< /p>