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Relationship changes
Navigating the Wilderness replied to Shereseed's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It had no impact on my life. I coached my wife up very well on what to expect and made sure she was fully into it before I went under the knife. She has been awesome about it and has never once complained about the changes that had to be made post-op. In the rare event that she wants to eat something that I can't/won't she goes out and eats it without me, which I am totally fine with. We have never had a single argument over the surgery. -
Wife was sleeved yesterday
Navigating the Wilderness replied to Walter.Sobchak's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You will find almost everyone has buyers remorse after surgery. Mine didn't come until a month out, but it passes and things get better. I promise both of you it does get better! -
A whole meal...
Navigating the Wilderness replied to Charlie75's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This is exactly what I was going to say. The first was the worst. I can tell you my new 'normal' now feels as comfortable as my old normal did pre-surgery. -
Home from DS Surgery!!
Navigating the Wilderness replied to jenzds75's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Agree 100% with @James Marusek, it is dam near impossible to sleep comfortably for the first few days. Luckily it gets better quick. Best of luck with everything and congrats on the surgery!! -
Anybody have a problem eating fruit?
Navigating the Wilderness replied to mattyl88's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Watermelon is pretty darn high in carbs. If you haven't been eating many carbs, this could have spiked and crashed your blood sugar, and thus the nausea. It could also have been dumping which some sleeve patients get from time to time. Has it ever happened with any other high carb foods? -
Not losing consistently
Navigating the Wilderness replied to fatchocobomom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think that is perfectly normal. I certainly had all three emotions at times post-op. -
Here is a wish that you get better much quicker than you anticipate! To answer your question about cancellation, it would most likely be determined during your pre-op hospital visit. They will run a bunch of tests to determine if it is safe for surgery.
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How has your life changed for the better?
Navigating the Wilderness replied to Half-Tum's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The previous posters have it pretty much covered for me, but I will add one more: Finding Bariatric Pal and connecting with awesome people who have gone through the same thing I have! -
Not losing consistently
Navigating the Wilderness replied to fatchocobomom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yessssss. I really wish more surgeons would get this point across to their patients. This goes for my surgeon too. They tell you that you will lose x amount of weight, but rarely say it is at varying speeds! -
Unjury has just come out with a planted line which is vegan and does not use whey. You may want to give that a try: https://www.unjury.com/products/planted-protein.html
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I joined a gang...
Navigating the Wilderness replied to SweetGisy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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No necessarily just adrenal glands as the culprit. My wife had a tumor on her pituitary gland which was causing Cushing's disease-like symptoms. Removal of the tumor cured the issue and she lost over 50 pounds in 2 months. I only point this out because it took over 2 years to diagnose this issue.
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My opinion is there are 2 types of shakes commonly used. Unjury which is the better for you calorie and sugar-wise and Premier protein which tastes better, but is higher in calories and sugar. If it were me I would choose the Unjury Chocolate splendor or Chicken broth. Also, Unjury now seems to have a 'Planted' version for vegans. I must admit though, that the Premier protein caramel is one of the best tasting shakes out there.
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4/16/16 Sleeved in Mexico
Navigating the Wilderness replied to sabmon24's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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2 months and 38 pounds
Navigating the Wilderness replied to olamae's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Agreed 100% with @Introversion. I weighed quite a bit more than you when I had surgery and I lost 45 lbs in 2 months, so I think you are doing fantastic. -
Got my insurance approval today!!!! June 27th is the day!!!! [emoji15]
Navigating the Wilderness replied to Kate_L's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hoooorayyyy! Go kick ass!!!! -
Newbie! Going from band to sleeve UK
Navigating the Wilderness replied to SherylRose's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Best of luck! I converted from band to sleeve in February. My only regret is that I wasted time with a band to begin with. -
Help
Navigating the Wilderness replied to ambergene's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Yes, I do believe it is very common. Some people look at it like a BS hurdle to overcome (AKA me), some people look at it like an opportunity to lose weight in advance of surgery, see @blizair09. Now, I don't regret not using that time to actually, ya know, lose weight, but I would highly recommend using that time to get off as much weight as you can BEFORE surgery. If I could go back in time I would probably kick myself in the ballz for not doing that. Best of luck!!
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Revision APPROVED!
Navigating the Wilderness replied to SIPS in Seattle's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Excellent news! I went from band to sleeve and have had fantastic results. Band to DS should yield even greater results. Best of luck on your journey to being the you that you deserve!! -
diabetes meds after surgery?
Navigating the Wilderness replied to Celtic girl's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
My A1C was 7.6 right before surgery, and a 5.1 three months later. Wishing you the same type of results!! -
3 months out and 65 pounds down another 40 to go, I hope to hit my goal weight by Christmas.
Navigating the Wilderness replied to Bbolin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awesome news! You are getting closer to your goal, keep kicking ass!! -
No Longer "Obese"
Navigating the Wilderness replied to White Sale's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats on leaving the obese ranks! I feel that I look the same as well, but I can definitely tell when I need to fit into certain areas, like a small chair, that I have drastically changed. Keep up the good work!! -
Did anyone HATE water post op?
Navigating the Wilderness replied to char3672's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hated water post-op, it made me feel sick. It took about six weeks of pushing through to get to the point where it did not bother me anymore and has been fine since. -
Diabetes and liquid diet
Navigating the Wilderness replied to Pigluva's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
I think this is a very valid question to ask your surgeon. My guess is every surgeon has a different plan for their patients.