viking girl

I was a low BMI when I was sleeved in August 2016. I was 180 pre op and 172 on the day of surgery. I am now at 132.
Went from a very tight 12 to a comfortable 4-6. No post op problems with the exception of Constipation requiring Miralax and watching intake. I am 65 years old and love being able to sit comfortably in an airline seat. get on my hands and knees without groaning and no more breathing heavy when climbing stairs. I can feel my ribs and love having a waistline.
My motivation was to prevent lose of mobility and becoming dependent upon my husband to take care of me. I highly recommend this to anybody who has the means either with insurance or out of pocket. I cannot tell you the piece of mind and comfort I have. I did not qualify for insurance but actively shopped my surgery and used a general surgeon who negotiated with a local hospital for a cash price. There was no need for a fancy weight loss center with all the bells and whistles. The savings were substantial and the quality of care was no different had I paid a lot more.
My goal weight is 130 but I have decided to not actively try to lose the extra 2 lbs that may or may not come off. I am enjoying life and am so pleased with my results. Don't let fear hold you back.

I was a low BMI when I was sleeved in August 2016. I was 180 pre op and 172 on the day of surgery. I am now at 132.
Went from a very tight 12 to a comfortable 4-6. No post op problems with the exception of Constipation requiring Miralax and watching intake. I am 65 years old and love being able to sit comfortably in an airline seat. get on my hands and knees without groaning and no more breathing heavy when climbing stairs. I can feel my ribs and love having a waistline.
My motivation was to prevent lose of mobility and becoming dependent upon my husband to take care of me. I highly recommend this to anybody who has the means either with insurance or out of pocket. I cannot tell you the piece of mind and comfort I have. I did not qualify for insurance but actively shopped my surgery and used a general surgeon who negotiated with a local hospital for a cash price. There was no need for a fancy weight loss center with all the bells and whistles. The savings were substantial and the quality of care was no different had I paid a lot more.
My goal weight is 130 but I have decided to not actively try to lose the extra 2 lbs that may or may not come off. I am enjoying life and am so pleased with my results. Don't let fear hold you back.

I didn't tell anybody I was having surgery. Only my husband knew and has been my biggest supporter. It just made it easier not having to explain and listening to everybody's opinion. I know how I felt and had my own reasons. You have to take care of you. Maybe a little jealously there too from other people who would benefit from the same thing. Follow your heart and mind. Good luck.

I was a low BMI when I was sleeved in August 2016. I was 180 pre op and 172 on the day of surgery. I am now at 132.
Went from a very tight 12 to a comfortable 4-6. No post op problems with the exception of Constipation requiring Miralax and watching intake. I am 65 years old and love being able to sit comfortably in an airline seat. get on my hands and knees without groaning and no more breathing heavy when climbing stairs. I can feel my ribs and love having a waistline.
My motivation was to prevent lose of mobility and becoming dependent upon my husband to take care of me. I highly recommend this to anybody who has the means either with insurance or out of pocket. I cannot tell you the piece of mind and comfort I have. I did not qualify for insurance but actively shopped my surgery and used a general surgeon who negotiated with a local hospital for a cash price. There was no need for a fancy weight loss center with all the bells and whistles. The savings were substantial and the quality of care was no different had I paid a lot more.
My goal weight is 130 but I have decided to not actively try to lose the extra 2 lbs that may or may not come off. I am enjoying life and am so pleased with my results. Don't let fear hold you back.

I was a low BMI when I was sleeved in August 2016. I was 180 pre op and 172 on the day of surgery. I am now at 132.
Went from a very tight 12 to a comfortable 4-6. No post op problems with the exception of Constipation requiring Miralax and watching intake. I am 65 years old and love being able to sit comfortably in an airline seat. get on my hands and knees without groaning and no more breathing heavy when climbing stairs. I can feel my ribs and love having a waistline.
My motivation was to prevent lose of mobility and becoming dependent upon my husband to take care of me. I highly recommend this to anybody who has the means either with insurance or out of pocket. I cannot tell you the piece of mind and comfort I have. I did not qualify for insurance but actively shopped my surgery and used a general surgeon who negotiated with a local hospital for a cash price. There was no need for a fancy weight loss center with all the bells and whistles. The savings were substantial and the quality of care was no different had I paid a lot more.
My goal weight is 130 but I have decided to not actively try to lose the extra 2 lbs that may or may not come off. I am enjoying life and am so pleased with my results. Don't let fear hold you back.

I was a low BMI when I was sleeved in August 2016. I was 180 pre op and 172 on the day of surgery. I am now at 132.
Went from a very tight 12 to a comfortable 4-6. No post op problems with the exception of Constipation requiring Miralax and watching intake. I am 65 years old and love being able to sit comfortably in an airline seat. get on my hands and knees without groaning and no more breathing heavy when climbing stairs. I can feel my ribs and love having a waistline.
My motivation was to prevent lose of mobility and becoming dependent upon my husband to take care of me. I highly recommend this to anybody who has the means either with insurance or out of pocket. I cannot tell you the piece of mind and comfort I have. I did not qualify for insurance but actively shopped my surgery and used a general surgeon who negotiated with a local hospital for a cash price. There was no need for a fancy weight loss center with all the bells and whistles. The savings were substantial and the quality of care was no different had I paid a lot more.
My goal weight is 130 but I have decided to not actively try to lose the extra 2 lbs that may or may not come off. I am enjoying life and am so pleased with my results. Don't let fear hold you back.

I was a low BMI when I was sleeved in August 2016. I was 180 pre op and 172 on the day of surgery. I am now at 132.
Went from a very tight 12 to a comfortable 4-6. No post op problems with the exception of Constipation requiring Miralax and watching intake. I am 65 years old and love being able to sit comfortably in an airline seat. get on my hands and knees without groaning and no more breathing heavy when climbing stairs. I can feel my ribs and love having a waistline.
My motivation was to prevent lose of mobility and becoming dependent upon my husband to take care of me. I highly recommend this to anybody who has the means either with insurance or out of pocket. I cannot tell you the piece of mind and comfort I have. I did not qualify for insurance but actively shopped my surgery and used a general surgeon who negotiated with a local hospital for a cash price. There was no need for a fancy weight loss center with all the bells and whistles. The savings were substantial and the quality of care was no different had I paid a lot more.
My goal weight is 130 but I have decided to not actively try to lose the extra 2 lbs that may or may not come off. I am enjoying life and am so pleased with my results. Don't let fear hold you back.

I'm deleting this site. Too much drama for me.

I had the same problem but didn't have an answer I got sleeved with no problem on 11/2
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I like the chocolate at room temperature mixed with cup of brewed hazelnut coffee. Nice warm mocha in the morning

I work at home but needed 3 weeks after sleeve due to fatigue, nausea and dizziness caused by BP meds. Thank goodness I had short term disability. After BP meds were discontinued and I was eating a soft diet, things were good.

I am low BMI and 6 weeks post op. Experienced my first stall today. Eating is stressful as I am trying to maintain Protein levels and I am eating with that in mind. Difficult to maintain Fluid levels. I am embracing stall but will be more diligent with intake.

I am low BMI and 6 weeks post op. Experienced my first stall today. Eating is stressful as I am trying to maintain Protein levels and I am eating with that in mind. Difficult to maintain Fluid levels. I am embracing stall but will be more diligent with intake.

I can't ever say a word to my husband about needing more Protein. He immediately offers a solution....

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You put in the time.
You put in the money.

You go to all the appointments and you jump through all the hoops.
You do the pre-op diet.

You have the surgery.

You cared enough about yourself to make the commitment to WLS and you physically and permanently alter your body...


And then you get mad because someone tells you not to eat the d@mn taco? Not to drink alcohol or soda 2.783 days after surgery? To put down the freaking pizza'? To stop eating bread/rice/pasta/bananas/hoagies/20oz steaks TEMPORARILY while your body heals and you get to your goal weight? To actually stick to YOUR doctor's plan?

Even better, you get mad when they only do so AFTER you ASKED????

SERIOUSLY PEOPLE?

Yes. I'd guess most of us have head hunger and cravings. I'd guess most of us had a nibble or sip of something off plan. I've no doubt that most of us were not 100% compliant 100% of the time. But I'd also guess that those of us who have done this, gotten to goal weight and stayed there have been compliant the majority of the time. I'd also guess that many of us who have been successful would appreciate a swift kick in the rear if/when we ask a question I bet we already know the answer to.

It's not rocket science and this isn't Romper Room. Make good choices, stick to your doctor's orders or don't, but don't get mad if you fail to get the results you want when you refuse to do what you are supposed to do. And don't get mad when someone tells you that what you are putting in your mouth isn't the best idea in the world even though you want it right now.

Value yourself more than that. Seriously.

I usually do egg with toast - and it goes down Ok. Wraps are also fine for me! I was never told to keep away from bread....and I eat grainy or wholemeal pieces, not white.

I'm not nice, I'm simply tired of being smacked down for pointing out the obvious. So...tacos, ice cream, popcorn and alcohol for everyone!!!
:D

How did everything go with your pre-op blood work
Time seems to be moving fast and slow - I'm ready to getter done ????

Carrollton TX sleeved on 8/15/16.

Hi,

I had weight loss surgery when I was 63 and I am now 65 . I have been sleeved of 2 1/2 years. I lost 105 pounds on my journey. So I do know a little about what I am going to say. I have done what you want to do or have already done.

So I have been thinking about this. WHY do so many of our friends not say Yay! or I am happy for you?

1. They know NOTHING about weight loss surgery let alone when we say we are have the "sleeve" done?

2. They have not heard of any positive things about WLS.

3. They are scared for us because we are having some kind of surgery they no nothing about.

4. They think we are having gastric bypass (we know it isn't but they don't) and they have heard nothing but bad thing when it comes to this surgery. Dumping, malnutrition, people gaining weight back again, because they have stretched out their pouch.

5. The are sure we are going to die during the surgery.:thumbs_down:

6. They have never had a weight problem in their life.:censored:

7. They view this as the easy way out--it take more courage to have this surgery than to do nothing at all, but they beleive it is the easy way out.

8. How will you stop losing weight.

9. Is this healthy--they are sure it isn't.:hurt:

10. It cost too much money and you will never keep the weight off and WHY if you are over 60 would you want to do this to yourself?

So those are the top ten reason I can think of that the people are thinking all these things. I think if we are willing to talk more about it to them "AFTER" we have had the surgery and explain things to them--I say educate the uneducated friends that we have, they may be more willing to listen. There are so many people that just can't image that we would have surgery to lose weight, so they really have to see with their own eyes that you are OK and healthy and this is working for you. I know you want their support, but honestly sometimes it is just not going to happen.

This isn't something that we just woke up one morning and said hey I think I will have someone remove 80% of my stomach and then I will solve all my weight issues. We thought about this for a long time, we did some research, we checked with other people and joined web sites to educated ourselves.

So, don't let the uneducated people in your life stop you from doing what you know is right for you.

If you had a tooth ache you would go see a dentist to get it fixed--and they would think that is the right thing to do. We have an addiction to food and an emotional connection to food. What is wrong with going and getting the help we need to stop our addiction. This is our tool that we are going to use to accomplish the weight loss with.

It isn't a magical cure by any means. It takes time, work and effort on our part to become successful. A little support along the way also helps a heap!

Finding the right doctor to trust our life with and one who is highly skilled in the field of WLS is the next step. For me that was Dr. Aceves, and I can't say enough kind words about him and his skills and he GREAT staff and wonderful hospital.

I knew at 63 if I was going to take this giant step, it had to be with someone that I trusted and that had done a lot of these with no complications and was a skilled surgeon.

So when the next person you talk to rolls their eyes around because you are over 60 and going to have weight loss surgery, please just have some patients with them. The are very UNEDUCATED. We will work at educating them and letting them know that this really isn't about them at all. It is ALL about you and you have earned and deserved the right to have this surgery.

You will be making a lifestyle change and not be on a diet any more. You are going to put yourself first, for the first time in a long time. I want you to feel good about what you are doing because it is going to be a life changing event that is going to be so fabulous. Someone is going to call your "skinny" for the first time and you are going to smile and say "yes" I did it.

I am here every step of the way to assist, you and help you. I will answer your million questions you may have and help you deal with the emotions that you are feeling. I want you to know that you are doing the right thing by wanting to become healthy and add years to your life.

Hugs to you and you go for what you want in life. If not now then WHEN????

Suzanne

I had a robotic procedure. 4 punctures for instruments and one incision for removal of the stomach. At 3 weeks post-op all of my o.o sites are healed.
Op sites

I thought this might be of interest to the community: http://www.medicaldaily.com/permanent-weight-loss-bariatric-surgery-most-effective-treatment-obesity-396598

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I was very lethargic due to the calorie deficit. My incisions hurt quite a bit, so I couldn't twist or bend very easily. I had mild nausea whenever I overexerted myself (making my bed, showering, carrying groceries up a flight of stairs). Other than that, there were no issues. Recovery was pretty easy.
I'm 3 weeks post-op and still very lethargic. I'm able to work out at the gym for an hour and a half every morning, but I have to take a 2-3 hour nap later in the afternoon.

Just had my first meal of soft food. We went out for Mexican food and I had a small serving of refried Beans. Could only eat about 2 ounces. But it tasted so good.
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The way my surgeon explained it is that if protein is low, our body thinks there is a famine and food is scarce and will do everything it can to conserve/store energy. If it is getting enough protein it thinks everything is great and our metabolism keeps humming. Also, protein is used for a lot of things, including repair. As we lose weight our body had a lot of rearranging, restructuring, repairing to do.
My analogy (you can't blame my surgeon for this one). Think of it this way:
If you have a regular house, you may need to do occasional maintenance, but if you are renovating your house, you need more labor, supplies, and energy. The protein is the supplies, the metabolism is the labor, and the fat is energy. If you don't have enough supplies (nails, bricks, etc.), then everybody gets to take the day off until more supplies are delivered (so your metabolism slows and you aren't using the energy). If you are waiting for supplies (protein) and not using the energy, then any new energy that arrives (carbs/fats) is stored. We are efficient at storing energy but our bodies do not store protein.
If we don't have enough supplies but the roof springs a leak, we may have to take supples from elsewhere (protein in our muscles, like the heart) to do an emergency repair.
That is why chronically low protein can cause heart and other serious problems: our organs (heart, lungs, skin, etc.) are made of protein. If we don't have enough protein we can damage our muscles and organs. If we have just enough for that but not enough to keep up with the repairs needed as we lose weight then our weight loss slows down or stops.
Also, if we aren't getting enough protein and our body consumes muscle then it slows our metabolism even more. We may see a change on the scale but it won't be fat loss, it will be muscle.
We need muscle to burn fat (back to my analogy, muscle is the labor force). So, instead of a work crew of contractors, we may have a skeleton crew that can do even fewer repairs.
The bottom line: don't skimp on protein. You don't get bonus points for starving your body of protein. You don't get bonus points for severely restricting protein.