neckless_que

Congratulations & welcome!

I am on Day 9 or 10 of my pre-op diet & IM GAINING WEIGHT! Why on this green earth would I be gaining weight?! My Fluid intake is phenomenal, I'm hitting every last calorie and macronutrient goal you can think of, yet, I'm gaining. I'm friggin gaining! I tried implementing exercise, I've tried not exercising and just focusing on the diet. Just why! This is so incredibly discouraging because I'm literally over here STARVING from the lack of calories and gaining, when I can easily eat whatever I want and gain!

I'm following the plan to a T just so I don't have any complications post surgery. But I'm starting to lose hope. I keep telling myself to stay off the scale, but how else will I know what's working?! Just. Someone. Anyone. Please tell me what could possibly be happening or how I can fix this!! I'm trying everything I can to NOT cheat, but things like this is what's pushing me closer to the edge.

*Also, I'm aware of Water retention, etc. But I lost 7 lbs the first week. Now, it's steadily going back up. It started going up by .4, then a pound, now a few pounds. *

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Please calm your nerves. Your is adjusting to the new you. Just be patient!

Adjusting is perfectly fine. I understand that. Where I'm irritated is the fact that my body is now gaining. My doctor can easily deny the surgery if I gain weight. So easy. So no, nerves are not going to be calm as this situation can easily cost me an opportunity to help better my health.

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We don't want you being denied! Have you tried the My Fitness Pal app? It can really help with monitoring your calories & physical activity.

I am on Day 9 or 10 of my pre-op diet & IM GAINING WEIGHT! Why on this green earth would I be gaining weight?! My Fluid intake is phenomenal, I'm hitting every last calorie and macronutrient goal you can think of, yet, I'm gaining. I'm friggin gaining! I tried implementing exercise, I've tried not exercising and just focusing on the diet. Just why! This is so incredibly discouraging because I'm literally over here STARVING from the lack of calories and gaining, when I can easily eat whatever I want and gain!

I'm following the plan to a T just so I don't have any complications post surgery. But I'm starting to lose hope. I keep telling myself to stay off the scale, but how else will I know what's working?! Just. Someone. Anyone. Please tell me what could possibly be happening or how I can fix this!! I'm trying everything I can to NOT cheat, but things like this is what's pushing me closer to the edge.

*Also, I'm aware of Water retention, etc. But I lost 7 lbs the first week. Now, it's steadily going back up. It started going up by .4, then a pound, now a few pounds. *

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Please calm your nerves. Your is adjusting to the new you. Just be patient!

I am new here and I am a beginner when it comes to Forums. I am here because I am seriously considering getting gastric Sleeve Surgery. I am 28 and I weight 260lbs. I had a miscarriage 2 years ago and put on alot of weight because of pregnancy and feeling depressed.

I would like to know what are the main pros and cons of the surgery and if anyone has any advice they could give me I am more than open to it. I would highly appreciate it. I have hear about vomiting and Gerd and wanted to know how bad it is. Also how small are the portions the first month post opt. Also what is the ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1483451873.240533.jpgaverage amount of weight most people my size lost the first month?

Thank you.

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First of all, every person's body is different. I haven't experienced vomiting or gerd issues. I received the sleeve on 8/8/16. I'm 44 yrs old and weighed 365 lbs on the day of surgery. I went back for my one week visit and I was 350 lbs. At my one month visit I tipped the scale at 335 lbs. As of last week in 295 lbs.

Any Philadelphia August Sleevers?

New Jersey

My VSG date is 8/8. My surgery will be performed by Dr. Ajay Goyal of the New Jersey Bariatric Center.

Did anyone else come upon their surgery date? How'd it go?

Dawnie_doo

8/8/16

My VSG date is 8/8. My surgery will be performed by Dr. Ajay Goyal of the New Jersey Bariatric Center.

Surgery is scheduled for Aug.1st!! I start the liver shrink diet July 18th. Im so excited and afraid at the same time. The time has come to get in gear!

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Congrats. My date is 8/8. There's no need to be scared. You've tackled the hardest part. Recognizing that you wanted a change & you were willing to do something about it.

Let's go Champ!

I set to have VSG performed by Dr. Ajay Goyal of the New Jersey Bariatric Center at Robert Wood Johnson on 8/8.

Thought I'd share this with everyone.

Update...

Just left the Dr's office. They want to review my info from the first bariatric Dr and let me know what they can use and what tests/steps need to be repeated with the new bariatric Dr.

The new Dr has a $600 fee that needs to be paid before surgery, which insurance doesn't cover. They are going to see if they can reduce it because I had everything done already. ????????????

...and more waiting begins...

Dawnie_doo

If aint one thing it's another! You'll persevere.

This weight is stuck need help to start losing got approved but have to lose 1st please help me!!!

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I began using the My Fitness Pal app 4/13 and I've dropped 14 lbs when visiting the nutritionist. I'm keeping my caloric intake under 2000. I've been averaging between 1600-150 cal. My Fitness Pal has really been helpful!

I've been using the app for the past 5 weeks

You've come this far. Now is the time that you recognize you're doing what's best for you. Of course trust in God that everything will be fine.

Congrats Dawnie Doo. I also have Aetna. I've been approved for VSG as early as July. I've 2 visits with the surgeon & nutritionist. I have my next visit in early June & I'll get my date then. So far I'm down 14 lbs. since 4/13.

To god be the glory! Prayers up.

Inpatient one night

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The issue is my insurance covers with no comorbidities if your BMI is over 40 I'm exactly at 41 right now and apparently at my surgeon's office if you drop too much weight you can be cancelled on the day of

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Dammit. When doing the right thing is wrong.

I should make a birthday cake flavored Protein shake I wonder how I can make that happen

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How does it taste?

Congrats. I'll be getting my actual date in June. Will be eligible as early as July.

On a whole another note. So, I guess persons who've had WLS can't have one night stands or have casual relations? IJS

Piscataway, NJ

I'm a firm believer that straight talk leads to a straight understanding. A person will either accept you for who you are or not, but withholding information is the same as lying. On another note. How would you feel if your friend informed you that they had an STD when you were involved in foreplay?

I have Aetna. I went to a seminar on 4/5, filled out an application and scheduled an appointment. Met with the doctor 4/11 and he informed me that I qualified and could have the sleeve early as mid July. Met with Psychologist, nutritionist and had blood work on 4/13. I'll be meeting with the Physical Therapist 4/25.

When I came to grips with the reality that I can't lose the weight and keep it off on my own.