deltagirl93

I had the SIPS surgery on Valentines day - 2/14/2018. By the way, SIPS is not an option to select on here so had to put duodenal switch since it's the closest match to the type of surgery. Anyway, I paid $17000 out of pocket because I didn't want to wait for months to go through all of the insurance harassment. It is the best $17000 dollars I ever spent in my life, and would gladly do it again. I have no regrets!
To be transparent, I did have some complications less than a week after surgery and ended up on feeding bags and in the hospital for a solid month. Even with all of that, I'd still do it all over again. I'm off my CPAP machine for sleep apnea, off blood pressure meds, off cholesterol meds, off of Symbicort breathing treatment and so much more. My purse was a mobile pharmacy!
Being down 80lbs has had a significant impact on my life in so many ways. I was always confident, but I feel even more embolden and comfortable in my skin. The improved health benefits I already mentioned, and of course, it doesn't hurt to be wearing much nicer clothes and heels! I've come from wearing sized 20W pants to 14 (straight no W) pants, and 24W top/dresses, to between14W and 16W (depends on the brand). Fortunately, I carry weight well, so I look even less than my current 216 lbs.
While I have another 26 pounds to hit my first major goal, I am elated with the progress that I've made so far. I've cooked more in the last five months than probably the last five years. I've cut out 85% of the take out I used to do. Even when I've gone out of town for business, I've cooked. I can most times find a hotel, especially Residence Inn by Marriott, that have a small kitchen with stove, dishwasher, full refrigerator and everything. I also exercise five days a week for at least an hour.
I know this was long, but I'm just over the moon!

I had the SIPS surgery on Valentines day - 2/14/2018. By the way, SIPS is not an option to select on here so had to put duodenal switch since it's the closest match to the type of surgery. Anyway, I paid $17000 out of pocket because I didn't want to wait for months to go through all of the insurance harassment. It is the best $17000 dollars I ever spent in my life, and would gladly do it again. I have no regrets!
To be transparent, I did have some complications less than a week after surgery and ended up on feeding bags and in the hospital for a solid month. Even with all of that, I'd still do it all over again. I'm off my CPAP machine for sleep apnea, off blood pressure meds, off cholesterol meds, off of Symbicort breathing treatment and so much more. My purse was a mobile pharmacy!
Being down 80lbs has had a significant impact on my life in so many ways. I was always confident, but I feel even more embolden and comfortable in my skin. The improved health benefits I already mentioned, and of course, it doesn't hurt to be wearing much nicer clothes and heels! I've come from wearing sized 20W pants to 14 (straight no W) pants, and 24W top/dresses, to between14W and 16W (depends on the brand). Fortunately, I carry weight well, so I look even less than my current 216 lbs.
While I have another 26 pounds to hit my first major goal, I am elated with the progress that I've made so far. I've cooked more in the last five months than probably the last five years. I've cut out 85% of the take out I used to do. Even when I've gone out of town for business, I've cooked. I can most times find a hotel, especially Residence Inn by Marriott, that have a small kitchen with stove, dishwasher, full refrigerator and everything. I also exercise five days a week for at least an hour.
I know this was long, but I'm just over the moon!

Congratulations on your success! Awesome job!

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I am happy to answer any questions.
From 356 to 207lbs.

Who is a happy boy? That would be me. Best decision I've made in my life. Healthier, more confident, better family and social life. Thumbs up all around from moi.
Loose skin, hell yeah, does it bother me, not really. It's part of the package.

Love y'all, sorry I have not been around a while. I have a life now

Hi,
There have been a number of great suggestions already. For me personally, I make sure to get at least five days of solid exercise per week. I switch up between the gym and going outside for walks that are anywhere from 3 to 6 miles. Depends on how much time I have in the morning because that's when I like to exercise to make sure it's done.
On the occasion where I can't fit exercise in during the morning, I make sure to hit the gym in the evening or at night. Planet Fitness in my area is open 24 hours a day, and I have been there at 11pm and at midnight to nearly 1am to make sure that I get my exercise in. That's how committed I am to this whole process.
I understand that this surgery was just a boost to get me going, but would not be the panacea for the life long fight. I have cooked more in the last five months than I have probably in the last five years! I tend to do stir fries so that I can incorporate my Proteins and veggies all in one shot. I generally have enough left over for my lunch and dinner the next day.
That said, I am not the perfect eater. However, I'm consistent most of the times, and when I do go off the rails, it generally is not too bad. Exercise helps to balance the scale to some degree. I don't think I would have had the success that I've had to date without a strong commitment to exercise.
Best of luck!

Hi,
There have been a number of great suggestions already. For me personally, I make sure to get at least five days of solid exercise per week. I switch up between the gym and going outside for walks that are anywhere from 3 to 6 miles. Depends on how much time I have in the morning because that's when I like to exercise to make sure it's done.
On the occasion where I can't fit exercise in during the morning, I make sure to hit the gym in the evening or at night. Planet Fitness in my area is open 24 hours a day, and I have been there at 11pm and at midnight to nearly 1am to make sure that I get my exercise in. That's how committed I am to this whole process.
I understand that this surgery was just a boost to get me going, but would not be the panacea for the life long fight. I have cooked more in the last five months than I have probably in the last five years! I tend to do stir fries so that I can incorporate my Proteins and veggies all in one shot. I generally have enough left over for my lunch and dinner the next day.
That said, I am not the perfect eater. However, I'm consistent most of the times, and when I do go off the rails, it generally is not too bad. Exercise helps to balance the scale to some degree. I don't think I would have had the success that I've had to date without a strong commitment to exercise.
Best of luck!

Dang, how'd the pics get so big? Now I look 260, instead of 160!

Hi all.. checking in...
left my highest 405lb
right 06.20.18 at 204 lbs.
I hope everyone’s journey is going well.. please keep me updated with your progress and wish you all the best

Hello, I’m 38 and had RNY April 2017 I’m down 150lbs or so. I eat right, I have a bad day here and there. I work out 5 days a week.
It’s different and hard not to think of my self as the fat girl any more. And society is even worse, people are nicer to me talk to me out of the blue. As if I was to gross before. I’m still me the same personality.
I’m glad I had this surgery besides the 3 endoscopy and balloon dilations I had. I’m so much healthier and can keep up with my 4 year old so much better.
Obesity is in my family and my sister and mom are bigger. And I find that they volunteer me to do a lot more because “ I’m the skinny one”. As if I’m not busy enough being a single mom. But I remember how much it hurt to have that much weight on me. That’s a bit about me.
HW:350
SW:325
CW:161
Goal: 150-160

I really wish that I could eat eggs because I LOVED eggs before the surgery. I have tried 3 times and its VERY painful to eat the eggs. My body wont tolerate them, at least right now. They feel as though they get stuck in my throat and chest. I have also tried just egg white and same thing. I am hoping maybe in about 4 weeks that I can try them again because I really do love eggs

I’m coming up on my 6month anniversary this weekend. I’m so thankful to have found me again. I’m proud of this journey and blessed. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But the best!

Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are gone. As are antidepressants. And last weekend I was a smoking hot momma of the bride.

I had the SIPS surgery back on 2/14/2018 (Valentines Day)! I did self-pay to the tune of $17K because I didn't want to deal with all of the insurance hassles. It is the best $17,000 dollars I've ever spent.
At nearly 5 months out, I'm down 70lbs. It just never would have happened without a boost from surgery. I exercise faithfully five days a week, I eat "mostly" right daily and I feel like a new person. I am now off of all blood pressure and cholesterol meds, breathing treatments, and no more back pain. The non-scale, health victories have more value to me than the vanity aspect of it. My quality of life has completely changed as I can do more physically for myself and with my family. Before the surgery, walking from my car to the office building was like jogging ten miles.
I'm back up on heels, buying more flattering clothing, accessorizing and the whole bit. I'm enjoying what seems to me like a rebirth. I've cooked more in the last few months than I probably have in the last two years. I cook just about every day so that I have food for lunch and dinner. I've cut waaaaaaay back on fast food, restaurants, and takeout. I stay all over the internet looking for recipes that give me another way to make great veggie and Protein dishes. I simply feel great. I have about 36 lbs to lose before hitting my first goal of 190. Although I'm not extremely tall at 5'6, I carry weight pretty well. I've always looked lighter than I actually am. Once I get to 190, I'll determine if I need to come down another 10-20 lbs.
Sorry, this is long, but I'm just so happy with the decision to punt the LAP-BAND that I had and get this revision!

As others have said, these fears will come in. It certainly did for me as this was the second time around for me going from the band to SIPS. I lost on the band, but eventually gained back every pound and about 30 more lbs on top. You can imagine the fears that I had that this wasn't going to work either, but I had no choice as my daily quality of life was crap with breathing issues, constant back pain, acid reflux, high blood pressure, borderline diabetic and more!
Honestly, even after this surgery, I struggle with food every single day. Being just over three months out, I can tolerate everything. I no longer have adverse reactions to anything unless I stuff myself. Since that feeling is soooo uncomfortable, I don't override the full sensation when it hits.
While I don't always make perfect food choices, I do make much better choices which I take as a victory, and continuing to get better. I am also committed to exercise. It is helping me to stay on track, and it's the one thing that I have successfully and consistently executed on once I was ok'd by the doctor to ramp things up.
There are going to be good days and bad days, but definitely don't beat yourself up about it. Just keep starting over. I also maintain regular therapy visits to talk things out. I never believed in therapy until this process forced the required visit. However, it helped surface some of those things that causes the overeating which helps me to deal with the root cause. Once I got started, I kept going although it wasn't required to do so since I was self pay. I was self pay because I did not want go through 4-months of multiple and various appointments required by AETNA insurance.
I think as long as you commit to winning, even with the ups and downs, you will be fine. This journey won't have perfect execution, but you can still win.

For me, it has been a roller coaster. I lose slow some weeks, and fast or a lot in other weeks, and back to slow again. However, one thing I have not had in the entire three months is a stall! I have been losing every single week so far.
If I have a stall, I already know that it comes with the territory, but I'm very satisfied with the scale moving in the right direction whether slow or fast. I think we have to have that mindset or we'll drive ourselves nuts.
You're progressing nicely.

For me, it has been a roller coaster. I lose slow some weeks, and fast or a lot in other weeks, and back to slow again. However, one thing I have not had in the entire three months is a stall! I have been losing every single week so far.
If I have a stall, I already know that it comes with the territory, but I'm very satisfied with the scale moving in the right direction whether slow or fast. I think we have to have that mindset or we'll drive ourselves nuts.
You're progressing nicely.

For me, it has been a roller coaster. I lose slow some weeks, and fast or a lot in other weeks, and back to slow again. However, one thing I have not had in the entire three months is a stall! I have been losing every single week so far.
If I have a stall, I already know that it comes with the territory, but I'm very satisfied with the scale moving in the right direction whether slow or fast. I think we have to have that mindset or we'll drive ourselves nuts.
You're progressing nicely.

Today is my first surgerversary! I've been in a 3 month stall. With RNY, I accomplished my loss without any strenuous exercise (due to a heart condition). I'm 25lbs away from goal weight and I feel great!
HW: 334
SW: 319
CW: 205
GW: 180

Hi,
Yes, it is normal to have that capability 6 months out. Heck, at three months out, I have the same capability. However, as another has mentioned, that's where we have to be very careful. We can graze the pounds right back on, so we definitely have to stop when full and save to a scheduled snack or meal time.
Our stomachs are smaller, but our brains still think big which is the hardest part. It's a daily struggle for me, but I take it one meal, one bite at a time. I don't always get it perfect, but I certainly have gotten much better and down 50lbs since February.
Good luck!

Hi,
Yes, it is normal to have that capability 6 months out. Heck, at three months out, I have the same capability. However, as another has mentioned, that's where we have to be very careful. We can graze the pounds right back on, so we definitely have to stop when full and save to a scheduled snack or meal time.
Our stomachs are smaller, but our brains still think big which is the hardest part. It's a daily struggle for me, but I take it one meal, one bite at a time. I don't always get it perfect, but I certainly have gotten much better and down 50lbs since February.
Good luck!

Hi,
Yes, it is normal to have that capability 6 months out. Heck, at three months out, I have the same capability. However, as another has mentioned, that's where we have to be very careful. We can graze the pounds right back on, so we definitely have to stop when full and save to a scheduled snack or meal time.
Our stomachs are smaller, but our brains still think big which is the hardest part. It's a daily struggle for me, but I take it one meal, one bite at a time. I don't always get it perfect, but I certainly have gotten much better and down 50lbs since February.
Good luck!

Hi,
Yes, it is normal to have that capability 6 months out. Heck, at three months out, I have the same capability. However, as another has mentioned, that's where we have to be very careful. We can graze the pounds right back on, so we definitely have to stop when full and save to a scheduled snack or meal time.
Our stomachs are smaller, but our brains still think big which is the hardest part. It's a daily struggle for me, but I take it one meal, one bite at a time. I don't always get it perfect, but I certainly have gotten much better and down 50lbs since February.
Good luck!

I agree with previous posters. Do this for you! Not sure if he’s one of the types that gets off on making you feel bad, but if it were me, I’d snap back with “...and you can kiss my ENTIRE baby fat ASS, MOTHER F—R!”

I know it’s not the most wholesome language. However, sometimes you have to JOLT these SOBs out of their comfort zones of saying crap like that.

I wish you the best. Focus on you and your daughter for now, and seek others for your emotional support. It’s not coming from him. He truly may not know how to give it. I don’t know how he was raised or what, but that can have a lot to do with it.

Good luck!

Paperwork was submitted!!! Crossing my fingers it goes through. They have a 3 business day approval process so I should know by next Tuesday or Wednesday