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Melesg

Sleeve Plication Patients
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    Melesg got a reaction from KimA-GA in MS and surgery?   
    Can I ask if you have had a relapse or any effect on your ms since surgery?
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    Melesg reacted to jodierussell82 in MS and surgery?   
    Anyone have MS and get sleeve surgery? Any problems and/or complications?
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    Melesg reacted to thinkt2013 in MS and surgery?   
    I have MS and had the band 10 years ago. Now I’m back, and going to get Gastric Bypass. My MS was a non issue.
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    Melesg got a reaction from Hop_Scotch in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    Unfortunately not. I have reduced the dose now but will need to continue using it for some time. It’s been worth the money for me but it most definitely is expensive. I eat a lot less, particularly takeaway and convenience foods so count that saving toward the cost. Also dropped my gym membership and just walk now with some at home resistance work. Once I drop another dose I think these savings just about evens the cost of sax out for me.
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    Melesg got a reaction from Dr-Patient in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    So I have finally hit my goal!! Total of 28kg lost over 2 years with the combination of esg and saxenda. Definitely needed the saxenda as I feel the appetite suppression is key for me. I am now beginning maintenance and will stay on saxenda for months at least, at a reducing dose. Wish me luck. Mel
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    Melesg got a reaction from Dr-Patient in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    So I have finally hit my goal!! Total of 28kg lost over 2 years with the combination of esg and saxenda. Definitely needed the saxenda as I feel the appetite suppression is key for me. I am now beginning maintenance and will stay on saxenda for months at least, at a reducing dose. Wish me luck. Mel
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    Melesg got a reaction from Hop_Scotch in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    No nausea and vomiting. Just very fatigued but as I am following a low carb 800 calorie diet under dr supervision, the tiredness may be because of lack of calories! I am on 1.8 mg, due to go to 2.4 in 3 days time. This may be the dose I stay on. It definitely takes the edge off hunger and makes you quite disinterested in food. No sweet cravings at all. Could happily eat just 1 healthy meal a day at this point. And plenty of coffee of course.
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    Melesg got a reaction from Frustr8 in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    I have now started saxenda to try help with the hunger and appetite in conjunction with a dr supervised 800 calorie a day diet for now. I will post an update when I have something to report. Still have appt with surgeon booked in March to discuss what surgical options are available post esg. Mel 😊
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    Melesg got a reaction from Hop_Scotch in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    Had my consult with the bariatric surgeon. He said that sleeve or bypass are both possible after esg. Sleeve would depend on the anatomy of the stomach and could only be done if the stomach had dilated or stretched a lot since esg. He did also add that if the esg did not work for me then a sleeve may also not be as effective. The only way to see what would be best is to do a gastroscope and decide after this. He did say that as this is considered revision surgery, a leak from a sleeve or bypass would be higher risk and that his preference is most likely a bypass but would wait until after a scope to further discuss this with me and decide.
    As for now, I have lost 15kg in 2019. Hoping not to need surgery but glad to have a plan to move forward if I do.
    Mel xx
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    Melesg reacted to Hop_Scotch in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    Well done for perservering, you've done really well. Looking forward to your next post.
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    Melesg got a reaction from Hop_Scotch in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    Hi all, still on the saxenda. Now have lost 14.5kg. Am seeing surgeon in 2 days just for future advice on weight loss surgery options after esg as I no longer need it now. Didn’t want to cancel appt as it has taken a long time to get one and I want a plan incase I regain. Will let you know his opinion.
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    Melesg got a reaction from Hop_Scotch in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    I will try that again lol. Down 9.6kg. The side effects of sax have been a little rough but sticking to 800 cal has been achievable. I’m happy to feel average for a few months if it means the weight continues to come off. The plan is to increase to 1200 cal a day low carb and have maintenance dose of sax for up to 2 years once I am at an acceptable and sustainable weight.
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    Melesg got a reaction from Hop_Scotch in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    No nausea and vomiting. Just very fatigued but as I am following a low carb 800 calorie diet under dr supervision, the tiredness may be because of lack of calories! I am on 1.8 mg, due to go to 2.4 in 3 days time. This may be the dose I stay on. It definitely takes the edge off hunger and makes you quite disinterested in food. No sweet cravings at all. Could happily eat just 1 healthy meal a day at this point. And plenty of coffee of course.
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    Melesg got a reaction from Alpaca55 in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    Hi all, the saxenda has been working well. 6.8kg down this month. Gee I wish I had started this when I first had my esg. They would be a great alternative to a gastric sleeve if done together . Restriction plus appetite suppression win : win.
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    Melesg got a reaction from Frustr8 in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    I have now started saxenda to try help with the hunger and appetite in conjunction with a dr supervised 800 calorie a day diet for now. I will post an update when I have something to report. Still have appt with surgeon booked in March to discuss what surgical options are available post esg. Mel 😊
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    Melesg got a reaction from Frustr8 in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    I am seeing a surgeon in March about the possibility of revision. Need to have gastroscope before the consult to see what options would be available. He is very experienced in bariatric surgery but I would be his first esg revision.
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    Melesg got a reaction from Alpaca55 in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    Hi all, the saxenda has been working well. 6.8kg down this month. Gee I wish I had started this when I first had my esg. They would be a great alternative to a gastric sleeve if done together . Restriction plus appetite suppression win : win.
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    Melesg reacted to PinkMints in EGS to Gastric sleeve   
    Oh keep us posted ! Also wish you the best on your journey:)
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    Melesg got a reaction from Frustr8 in ESG Progress Updates For Accountability   
    Hi Again,
    Not sure if anyone is still reading this thread but I thought a quick update might be useful. I have lost 2 kg so still not yet at my pre-holiday weight. But I am happy that the numbers are going down. This was exactly the danger zone for me in the past, becoming disheartened at weight gain and thinking, bugger it I may as well just keep eating.
    Have spoken with the awesome physio and dietician at the clinic who have been guiding me back to making better choices. I am trying to tell myself that I am only 6-7 kg away from my goal. Its not that much (compared to 20kg ago) but yet it is HARD.
    Currently working on increasing weight training and getting the snacking under control. I really want to be at goal by Christmas so I better get cracking!!
    Mel x
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    Melesg got a reaction from ASHLEIGH77 in I just had the ESG procedure   
    JimL - the second last sentence of this post is exactly what I needed to read. Thank you so much, I really needed to read that.
    I have started eating a few "slider foods" in between my meals and can see that they go down easily. I was feeling really disappointed with myself but now realise that this procedure requires a big mental shift to make it work, no point being weighed down with self pity - I need to go for a big walk and start today with a fresh perspective. It's not going to work without me making the change to choose healthy food. I'm down 22 lbs and am looking forward to moving out of the purée stage and filling up on Protein and veg. Thanks again for posting - it's the little bit of inspiration I needed. Mel.


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    Melesg got a reaction from patriciaholland in ESG Progress Updates For Accountability   
    Hope you feel much better very soon Patricia. It will get better but it's awful to feel very unwell. Thinking of you.
    Mel x
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    Melesg got a reaction from hope4momof4 in ESG Progress Updates For Accountability   
    Ash that's wonderful. And sooo exciting. Good luck, I will be thinking of you. Make sure you check in regularly and update us on your progress.
    Mel x
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    Melesg got a reaction from patriciaholland in ESG Progress Updates For Accountability   
    Hope you feel much better very soon Patricia. It will get better but it's awful to feel very unwell. Thinking of you.
    Mel x
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    Melesg got a reaction from hope4momof4 in ESG Progress Updates For Accountability   
    Hi Ashleigh,
    Its lovely to hear from you. I can totally relate and knew the esg could give me a real chance to be happy. It's impossible not to have our kids as a huge motivator - they are so influenced by us and as such, it's very important to be a great role model and to be fully present. I'm sure you are a brilliant mum, but it's hard to see that when you feel exhausted and when you hold yourself back due to weight. I HATE the fact that I am in very few photos and movies when my kids were little. I never felt that I wanted to be in front of the camera so don't have photos that show how much we loved spending time together and the pure joy that they had on their faces when I played with them.
    Its for that reason that I am going on a beach holiday and be very active with my family soon, not only will I be in the photos, I will be in swimwear 😳😬. And make no mistakes, I am still working on my bikini bod. But you know what... I just don't care. Really couldn't give a stuff how I look. But I will feel amazing being surrounded by my kiddos. And there will be photos this time
    If you decide the esg is for you, it can work. Absolutely. You just have to tap into the support on offer and keep working on your progress.
    Mel
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    Melesg got a reaction from hope4momof4 in ESG Progress Updates For Accountability   
    You are doing wonderful and I'm very proud of you. I honestly think the slower pace of weightloss has allowed me to learn the lessons that I need to keep moving forward. The trial and error of seeing how much you can eat and lose weight is important. The stalls have also taught me the importance of both consistency and the need to be forever changing what you do. Changing the exercise, adding Protein, drinking more Water, curbing the snacking and admitting when I wander off track are important things to learn and implement. As much as overnight weightloss would be awesome, it would not change your thoughts and mind set.
    Surrender to the reeducation and be as patient as you can - it's worth it!
    Mel x

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