VSGDavid

On 8/18/2023 at 3:00 PM, saramelie said:

So, I had a screening phone call from the nurse and surgeon weeks ago and got the go-ahead for sleeve surgery on sept 12th. I had my in-person pre-op appointments yesterday. I am self-paid, mind you (18 000$), and already gave my 3000$ deposit.

So, I meet with this nice dietician that starts asking questions about my past, about how I got to the weight I am now, etc. So, being an honest and open person (and also being already very nervous about the surgery, so, yes, I'm crying profusely during this appointment, which makes me look even worst), I explain that I have been suffering from Binge Eating disorder for the past 25 years and that, yes, it's still an active issue. But I also mention that I have started therapy with a therapist specialized in eating disorders. That I understand that this is a tool, that it involves a lot of work, etc. She gives the ok, they take my 15 000$ check, give me the powders for the liquid diet and send me on my way.

2 hours after, the clinic calls me to say that the dietician spoke with the surgeon and that BED being a new info for him, he is requesting a clearance from my psychologist to go ahead. I've seen this psy only 3 times so far.... So, basically, he is waiting for a note from a therapist that has seen me 3 times to decide if he's doing the surgery or cancelling, or postponing. I'm very upset. I am very anxious about the surgery (being put under, the breathing tube) and have been trying to get mentally ready for the surgery for the past 2 months and now it's all up in the air. After taking my deposit. After having phone calls with me and giving the go-ahead (and never asking about any disordered eating history!).

So I will know next week what is decided. I am not mad at the dietician, she's doing her job. I am not mad at the surgeon, he's being careful . But I am mad at myself for opening up, being honest when I'm sure a lot of bariatric patients would have said nothing for the same exact reason (fear of being refused). I should have known better............ I should have just shut my mouth!

Ok. So I know you’re frustrated. It let me tell you what I did.

I also have BED.

My program required me to see a psych for approval. Being in the medical field I already knew they would be looking for eating disorders.

I lied to my psych. I chose the right answers on the paperwork that led to an outcome that had the psychiatrist approve my surgery.

in 2018 I had VSG. Lost 170 pounds.

in march of 2020 I started regaining. (Yay Covid)

Once I started regaining my BED kicked in and I regained 70 pounds.

In short trust the process work through your BED and know that you aren’t to blame for being truthful. I which I had been.

On 8/18/2023 at 3:00 PM, saramelie said:

So, I had a screening phone call from the nurse and surgeon weeks ago and got the go-ahead for sleeve surgery on sept 12th. I had my in-person pre-op appointments yesterday. I am self-paid, mind you (18 000$), and already gave my 3000$ deposit.

So, I meet with this nice dietician that starts asking questions about my past, about how I got to the weight I am now, etc. So, being an honest and open person (and also being already very nervous about the surgery, so, yes, I'm crying profusely during this appointment, which makes me look even worst), I explain that I have been suffering from Binge Eating disorder for the past 25 years and that, yes, it's still an active issue. But I also mention that I have started therapy with a therapist specialized in eating disorders. That I understand that this is a tool, that it involves a lot of work, etc. She gives the ok, they take my 15 000$ check, give me the powders for the liquid diet and send me on my way.

2 hours after, the clinic calls me to say that the dietician spoke with the surgeon and that BED being a new info for him, he is requesting a clearance from my psychologist to go ahead. I've seen this psy only 3 times so far.... So, basically, he is waiting for a note from a therapist that has seen me 3 times to decide if he's doing the surgery or cancelling, or postponing. I'm very upset. I am very anxious about the surgery (being put under, the breathing tube) and have been trying to get mentally ready for the surgery for the past 2 months and now it's all up in the air. After taking my deposit. After having phone calls with me and giving the go-ahead (and never asking about any disordered eating history!).

So I will know next week what is decided. I am not mad at the dietician, she's doing her job. I am not mad at the surgeon, he's being careful . But I am mad at myself for opening up, being honest when I'm sure a lot of bariatric patients would have said nothing for the same exact reason (fear of being refused). I should have known better............ I should have just shut my mouth!

Ok. So I know you’re frustrated. It let me tell you what I did.

I also have BED.

My program required me to see a psych for approval. Being in the medical field I already knew they would be looking for eating disorders.

I lied to my psych. I chose the right answers on the paperwork that led to an outcome that had the psychiatrist approve my surgery.

in 2018 I had VSG. Lost 170 pounds.

in march of 2020 I started regaining. (Yay Covid)

Once I started regaining my BED kicked in and I regained 70 pounds.

In short trust the process work through your BED and know that you aren’t to blame for being truthful. I which I had been.

Yep. I had surgery in 2018. Lost 172 pounds. March 2020 hit and I started regaining. I regained 60# of the weight I lost. I’m back on the road to fixing it now (16# lost from highest regain)

I kept telling myself it’s not that bad. It’s only 10#. And it kept snowballing. Very discouraging, but it happens.

Yep. I had surgery in 2018. Lost 172 pounds. March 2020 hit and I started regaining. I regained 60# of the weight I lost. I’m back on the road to fixing it now (16# lost from highest regain)

I kept telling myself it’s not that bad. It’s only 10#. And it kept snowballing. Very discouraging, but it happens.

18 hours ago, Healthy_life2 said:

Amazing job! You look great!

18 hours ago, JAKE H said:

coming up on 5 months post op!

Damn dude, that's whats up! Good job!

19 hours ago, Bari_KS said:

Who is that little bundle of joy in your arms?

Kiddo # 4

10 hours ago, Starflower said:

2017 vs last month.

Great job! You look amazing!

One year out. Another 100# to go!

I am officially one year our from surgery. While I'm not at goal like some of the wonderful people posting, I've lost nearly 170lbs since I started this journey. I hope to hit goal by this time 2020. (another 100#)

On 11/22/2019 at 2:05 PM, Louise is gonna Lose said:

Hi all, Just checking in. Yesterday was 11 months for me. I weighed in this morning at 121.6! Can you believe that my primary doctor is talking about me getting underweight! I feel like my legs are still pretty thick but it is all extra skin he said. My top half is really little at a size XS and bottoms are a size 0 or 2. I eat approximately 800 calories per day and exercise 2-3 days per week. I don't have up to date photos yet but the ones I am posting are from about 1 1/2 months ago and I am 5 pounds lighter now

You look amazing!!

On 11/21/2019 at 2:41 AM, Sophie7713 said:

Happy Thanksgiving December 2018 sleever's. Hope everyone is well and happy. I'm feeling grateful with the results this thankful season!

Looking good!

18 hours ago, BigViffer said:

I need to hit my macros and Protein Bars help immensely. Here is something that will give the food police an apoplexy; I eat on average two Protein bars a day. Can't stand shakes, never have. If I don't have the Protein bars, I'll do the protein cakes. Once you get to maintenance and if you have an active lifestyle, your carbs and protein intake should be about the same.

Yeah, working out being very active makes a huge difference here.

Dude. Before and after pics!

11 hours ago, BQT said:

I’m finally in the phase where I’m only required one Protein Drink a day , does anyone eat a Protein Bar instead? Any recommendations for a Protein bar that is comparable in nutrition? Thanks!

I don't, they're much too heavy, and the number of calories is a huge turn off.

On 11/30/2019 at 12:38 PM, Megan Catherine said:

I’m about 5 weeks post-op and for the last week and a half/2 weeks my weight has stalled. Has anyone else experience this? Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Everyone does. Your weightloss will not be a steady burn, it will come in fits and starts. You will go weeks sometimes without losing anything, and then drop a bunch all at once.

3 hours ago, SabrinaGoddess said:

@vsgdavid thank you! How’s your journey been

In a word?

Consistent

I've had stalls, some as long as 3-4 weeks, but it always flips back around to going the right way!

On 11/10/2019 at 2:18 PM, Unclechaz said:

Hi y'all. 6 days post-op. What are some WL/fitness related apps or technology you use on a regular basis?

Happy scale.

LOVE. IT.

I think it is the best weight tracking/motivation app I've ever used... and I've used them all.. lol

14 hours ago, SabrinaGoddess said:

I am active, been chatting and looking and responding but it seems pretty quiet for me.

People tend to post a TON before surgery, a little bit after surgery, and then very rarely after that. It's just the nature of how this works I think. Good luck on your surgery!!

9 minutes ago, Elisibeth777 said:

Do you thinking lifting the girl from a seated position to standing, putting her where needed would be okay?

I would direct this question to your surgeons office. Not a random group of strangers on the internet.

I say that as an RN with a Masters degree in the field.

Short answer: This is a question for your surgeon.

Slightly longer answer: Your abdominal wall muscles are still healing. You do not want to stress them, break them back open, and end up with a hernia at one of your incision sites.

I'm a huge fan of Stronglifts 5x5. You see a TON of progress in the beginning as a newbie lifter.

Start weight lifting. It won't be immediate, but it will be noticeable in time, especially as you lose more weight.

5 hours ago, Naya.G said:

I really need encouragement! any advise?

Stop looking at the scale. Live your new life, keep walking your steps, hitting your Water and Protein goals. The weight will come off. It is NOT a linear loss. I have WEEKS where I lose nothing, and then all of a sudden I'll lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks.

19 minutes ago, elmatador said:

So I’m about 18m post-op, below target weight, and now working on adding muscle. Have been working with a personal trainer, and exercising 3 days per week for about 45min-1h per session. My problem, or concern at least, is that for the rest of the day after a workout, I’m just WAY hungrier than I’m accustomed to these days! I’m not sure how much is head hunger, but it feels different I think for my typical daily head hunger that I’ve gotten so good at recognizing. Anyone with experience with this, or advice?

I walk 4 miles every morning, and then go to the gym for an hour and do the stair machine/elliptical. And alternate weight lifting. So I totally get you on the hunger. The way I combat this is to add 21 more grams of Protein on the days when I lift weights. For me this is in the form of real food, not shakes. (2 eggs, and 3 strips of bacon) That gives me enough staying power through the day, and I don't feel like I'm super hungry.