ScottH611

Preparing for DS surgery!

I’m preparing for DS surgery 11/8! Had sleeve done in March ‘17 as start of staging for this! I just love these Protein Drinks soooo much (pardon my sarcasm)... started from my highest at 464# got as low as 350, now maintain at about 360.

Hang in there folks! Getting this far has taken a lot of time, Dr appointments, phone calls... you know! It’s been a long road and the journey is just started! More to come as we go!

ScottH611, I just want to wish you a great surgery now, a great surgery further ahead, I have two knee replacements myself, one in 14 one in 17, wasn't brave enough to have them at,once. Remember to,do,your PT, it does make a difference.😝🎃😝

How many people here have had or are having bariatric surgery to help with chronic pain? I have 3 bulging discs in my back and severe sciatica. I have been to several surgeons and they said there is nothing they can do about it. Also my knees are shot (at least it feels like it) My GP has been talking to me about this surgery for the past couple of years because of my pain. I have very little quality of life right now. I can't stand more than a minute or 2 or walk 15 or 20 steps without being in horrible pain. I use a walker sometimes but when you are shopping it just gets in the way. i shop almost exclusively at stores that have scooters to ride in and sometimes if my best friend is with me she will push me in a wheelchair. There are a lot of things that i love to do that i haven't been able to do for over a couple of years now. My GP said that she has had several patients that were completely (or almost) wheelchair bound and a couple that were actually addicted to pain killers. They had the surgery and they are up and about now. If you've had the surgery for this purpose, has it helped? I'm praying that it will help me.

How exciting. You'll be becoming a new person on my b-day.

A new one
I had surgery X amount of years ago, I haven't been following what I'm supposed to do, I don't talk to my PCP or Surgical Team, I'm gaining weight, I'm not exercising or tracking my intakes, I don't know what's wrong... HELP ME PLEASE....

Just... really?

From a week ago. On the left my shirt was a 3X had to get a an XL.


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I’m prepping for DS surgery so I can get both knees replaced... both are bone on bone. Orthopedic dr won’t do anything til I’m under 300 (275 preferred) and get skin removed... insurance doesn’t allow plastic surgery til 18 months to 2 yrs post op and weight loss plateau... sooo it’s a long journey but we will make it!

Preparing for DS surgery!

I’m preparing for DS surgery 11/8! Had sleeve done in March ‘17 as start of staging for this! I just love these Protein Drinks soooo much (pardon my sarcasm)... started from my highest at 464# got as low as 350, now maintain at about 360.

Hang in there folks! Getting this far has taken a lot of time, Dr appointments, phone calls... you know! It’s been a long road and the journey is just started! More to come as we go!

DS is a dual surgery where you have restriction (the sleeve part of the surgery) and malabsorption (the rerouting part of the surgery). The shortened part of the intestine prevents the absorption of about 70% of the fat calories. Like all surgeries, carbohydrates are still mostly all absorbed (carb absorption begins in the mouth).
Some people have the surgery in one phase and others have it in 2 phases about 6 months apart. You need a skilled surgeon and it's a surgery that is usually reserved for the most obese patients. It is associated with the best outcomes in terms of weight loss.
Liz

Have one slice and and a quarter of the sub and save the rest for another meal.

Thrilled with my outcome so far! Started process in August 2016. 446#! Day of surgery 397# on 3/9/17! One month check in 370! Not only loosing weight but also medications! I'm done with insulin (10 yr. user)! Morning sugars have been 110 - 125! So far it's been worth it!

Thrilled with my outcome so far! Started process in August 2016. 446#! Day of surgery 397# on 3/9/17! One month check in 370! Not only loosing weight but also medications! I'm done with insulin (10 yr. user)! Morning sugars have been 110 - 125! So far it's been worth it!

Hello everyone, I had my sleeve on March 2nd. Was floored at my first weigh in today - 21 pounds since the surgery! I am so excited - definitely made these last two weeks worth the effort. I am also feeling great! Asked my doctor to release me back to work early but he still feels I should get some more rest if I'm able? For those just getting it done, push through any pain and regret - I know I'm still new too, but I promise you it gets better! Hope everyone else is doing as well.

Great job.

Thrilled with my outcome so far! Started process in August 2016. 446#! Day of surgery 397# on 3/9/17! One month check in 370! Not only loosing weight but also medications! I'm done with insulin (10 yr. user)! Morning sugars have been 110 - 125! So far it's been worth it!

Started at 420+, but had been as high as 460# in the past. Lost about 130, gotten under 300# when my maintenance kicked in at 9 months out (I had gastric bypass), which meant the rapid weight loss period was over and loss became much slower but still is steady, slow and steady. It is great you are thinking of this now. I did not do this until 63 years old and wish I had done it at your age. I had led a full active life, even flying 30 times a year with a seat belt extension, but at 60 years old my normally healthy bod finally did what the docs had always said it would do -- sleep apnea, diabetes, edema, heart problems, bad cholesterol readings, etc. I also was at risk of losing mobility -- walking and running my small farm were huge barriers. I missed alot with my kids because of the weight and it certainly effected my relationship, even though we are going on 40 years together.
So, now, 11 months out, diabetes 90% better; edema gone; heart strong; blood readings perfect. The apnea goes away for some, but mine is likely genetic as a slim dad and a slim brother both had severe apnea. I will have a sleep study when I am at goal weight but likely will still use the CPAP.... not problem. My mobility is so much better. I can ride a bike again, swimming is much easier. Today, spent the entire day maintaining irrigation ditches and working my greenhouse, no problem at all. Walking my dog three times a day, no problem.
BTW, my results are fairly typical. Negatives -- the first week was a bit painful, but could get out within 10 days The first month post surgery was challenging, mainly learning to eat so differently, quantity so much less, etc. but now am used to it without any real challenges. I do eat too many carbs, but not to much excess really, am working on that, guess what I am saying that food challenges don't stop. I found that the rapid weight loss was very debilitating -- did not have much energy even though almost always ate healthy according to instructions and took my Vitamins etc. I was actually glad when the loss slowed, as I needed the energy in my work. It is tempting to declare victory and say that with these great results, that is enough. However, I have been fat since I was 3 years old, and I want to experience not being overweight! I did not have any unusual prep instructions, pretty routine.
You really deserve to have this monkey off your back. I encourage you to reclaim your life!

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Good for you. I'm sure you look amazing.
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Thank you thank you thank you for this thread and every single post on it!
I have my op in 3 days and was feeling anxious and hesitant and scared.After spending an hour or so reading through all these posts, I feel excited!
And you probably don't even realise how inspiring you all are, I can't wait to join you
And I cannot wait to post my own response to this question! yay!

THIS! I can't even count how many times over the last 8 months I've thought "man, I can't go outside in this, it's ridiculously big". In the previous 42 years of my life I think I had that thought about ZERO times.

When your partner has been gone for a while (8 weeks..he's a truck driver) and the first thing he says when he gets out of the truck is "Holy CRAP you look great!"

Crossing my legs makes me feel super sexy too!

Will you guys accept a March Sleever? 3/9/17 was surgery! With help of wife I'm doing great! Had 1 month check up yesterday at Cleve. Clinic. All went well. Down 20# from surgery day and 76# since we started in August of '16. I'm excited!

When your friends who aren't even fat are giving you clothes they can't fit anymore!

I'm praying for this shopping day! Good one! Sent from my LGMS330 using the BariatricPal App