GradyCat

I see this a lot on here with GERD after sleeve. It hasn't happened to me . . . yet. I'm wondering why that's a known issue, what causes it? I had GERD pre-WLS and now I don't have it since losing weight. Can I be nosy? If the revision is to correct GERD caused by VSG, does it cost you anything/does insurance cover it?

This is very thorough and helpful information for those considering this procedure.

That doesn't sound like a reasonable request or something that's within your control in that time-frame.

You're worrying too much. You're highly unlikely to get dumping syndrome, it's very uncommon. It's nearly impossible to stretch your stomach. 6 TBSP of food is not too much. Eat small tiny little meals multiple times per day and get your water in. You'll be fine.

I'm sorry to hear that your recovery isn't going as optimally as hoped. Get some sugar-free popsicles to get some more liquid in and they'll stay down. Maybe try some jello. It's not incision pain, is it? Just pain from throwing up so much? Please take care. We care about you and I'll be praying for your emotions and recovery.

Your blood pressure will vary on time of day, level of exertion, stress, and other factors. Are they extreme swings or just minor differences?

PROTEIN SHAKES: GNC Premade Lean Swiss Chocolate 25 g protein CRACKERS: Good Things in sea salt or plain salt PROTEIN BARS: Think! Cupcake Creme bars WATER ENHANCER: Kroger Peach Tea powdered mix CHIPS: Quest Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips POPCORN: Skinny Pop sea salt COOKIES: Kodiak Bites chocolate graham cookies

It's highly unlikely that you've stretched your pouch. You can get back to basics and the weight will come off again. I know because I've done it. I gained 25 pounds in 2020/2021 and just lost it. It's never too late.

The only person who can decide your goal weight is you. Others can suggest a reasonable or practical number, but it's ultimately up to you.

The key here is to return to taking care of YOU. You need to take care of yourself as much as you are a caregiver. There is no such thing as the point of no return, so you can certainly lose that 25-30 pounds back and be healthier. What do you think is causing your nausea? It could be nerves if you're overwhelmed and stressed. Consider getting back to basics like you did right after you sleeved, focusing on protein and water intake and tracking everything you eat. I have faith in you.

Don't forget that sugar-free popsicles count as liquid. As does Gatorade and jello. Good luck on your surgery. Let us know how it goes.

Where I had mine done, you attended a group "seminar" where one of the practice's surgeons talked about the different WLS options, how they worked, etc. and they answered any questions you had, then you left with a huge thick packet of information and application for WLS. After you turned in the application packet, you scheduled your initial visit with the surgeon where you talked about the specific WLS you wanted, asked questions, they got your history and vitals then turned you over to an office person to talk about the process of insurance approval, specialist's approvals if applicable, primary care doctor approval, psych visit, and nutritionist visit.

Most everybody gets the infamous Week 3 Stall. You're lucky it waited until Week 10. It might last a month or longer, so don't lose hope and just keep doing what you're doing and this too shall pass, I promise.

My guess would have been COVID but you've tested negative for that. Hmmm. Migraine? I get nauseous and dizzy and headache with migraine.

That's why these forums exist, so members can share experiences and ask questions. As regards your mental issues with food and night eating, have you considered talking with the therapist at the surgeon's office about this? Stick to the plan. It'll work for you. Don't worry about the numbers on the scale. Just focus on getting in the water, getting in the protein, limiting your food portions.

Good luck with your revision surgery. Let us know how it goes.

Vitamins can make you nauseous. Are you taking them with food? All at once? In the morning? Try taking them at night before you go to bed and/or spreading them out throughout the day. My stomach rumbles and gurgles all the time but it's just a minor annoyance that I have learned to accept.

Been there, done that. YES you can reset your pouch by going back to basics in terms of food portions, tracking, protein, water, and exercise. YES it can be done. I just lost 25 pounds since October after gaining weight during COVID. Don't be like me, though, because I skipped an appt with my surgeon and nutritionist because I was embarrassed about the weight gain and didn't want them to see me. I should have gone anyway. That's what they're there for, to help and guide us. So please go to your upcoming appt and just accept any advice they give.

I've been doing really good, 90 minutes a day of cardio, since Jan 1st but decided that I needed to incorporate some weight lifting and strength training into my daily routine. My gym membership is free under Silver Sneakers, so I don't pay for it and they have trainers that you can pay. I've never used a trainer before, but I decided to give it a try. It's $30 for a 30-minute session if you sign up for 12 sessions, so I did. The first session was free to get to know the trainer, see if you got along, describe your goals, set a plan, etc. I've done 3 workouts with her so far and it's WONDERFUL! Not only does she show me how to properly use the dumbbells, barbells, and cable machines, but she encourages and supports me and directs me what to do. She mixes it up so I'm not doing the same muscle group all the time or get bored with the same routine. I don't know how long I can afford it but I like it for at least these 12 sessions. I'm doing them 3x/week. Maybe I can do 1x/week for the next month and then after that just incorporate everything I've learned and do the exercises myself. Have you ever used a personal trainer? How'd you like that?

Here's an update. I started on Weight Watchers Personal Points (WW) on December 20th. I lost 5 pounds in the first 3 weeks, which was slow but acceptable and I understood that I wouldn't bet a huge initial loss because I had already just lost 25 pounds on another eating plan. Then for the last 2-3 weeks I've been in a stall. I had forgotten all about stalls. Turns out that between adding 90 minutes of cardio every day since Jan 1st and only eating my Daily WW Points (25 points, about 1000 calories) I wasn't eating enough. Once I started adding in the extra allowed Weekly points the scale started moving again. So at this point I'm still happy with the WW program and think it's do-able and going to work for me. Slow and steady wins the race. I'd like to lose 20 pounds but I'm not setting a goal date for that. I'll get there when I get there and reward myself along the way for my consistency in food tracking, water intake, and exercise.

Okay, so it's been two full weeks on the WW program and I've lost 3 pounds. I'm happy with that rate of loss and feel like it'll increase now that I'm transitioned fully from a no-carb diet to a more well-rounded diet as there would have been a period where I would have gained weight when reintroducing carbs. Overall it's easy to do, kinda fun to track and measure and explore. Plus you can't beat the variety of foods you're allowed to have. Anybody else doing WW?

I had a NSV yesterday. I had set aside 5 pair of pants for "when I get down to that size again" and I've been working hard and have lost 25 pounds since October, so I thought I'd try them on. They fit! Now they go back on hangers into the closet rotation! Yay!

Yes, absolutely stalls can last anywhere from 1 week to a month or even longer. They're frustrating, but just keep doing the right things and this too shall pass.

My surgeon and dietician didn't believe in counting calories, so they never gave me a limit. They said just eat small portions, focus on protein first and when you're full, stop eating. That being said, I normally see at your stage people here talking about 900.

I heard somebody say this the other day and it really resonated with me. She said, "Reward yourself for consistency." Too often we set unrealistic goals over which we have no control, like "I've got to lose 5 lbs by the end of the month and if I do, I'll buy myself a new sweater." But what if instead we rewarded our BEHAVIOR instead of relying on the results, which may or may not come by the scale. Say, for instance, we rewarded ourself for tracking our food every day for a month. Or we rewarded ourself for every 10 times we exercised. It can be small things like a mani/pedi or a new outfit or a foot massager or movie tickets or anything, but reward yourself for making the effort.