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So 2 years ago right now they were rolling me into surgery. My first ever time being put under and first ever overnight in a hospital since birth.
Would i do it again? yes in a heart beat
do i have Any regrets? No
I believe i would be dead right now if not for this surgery. All of my health markers were headed down and the rate of decline was increasing.
I owe Paula Duclo, Physician Assistant, my life for the day she walked in and asked if i would consider weight loss surgery. That started a nine month journey that she helped me navigate.
Did the first weeks suck? Yes. liquid diets and mushy soft food diets are not fun or interesting but those weeks don't last and you get better every single day.
3 weeks in and i was cleared to work out Lightly, as if i could have done any more.
I am surprised i went back after that first day. It was humiliating. I actually couldn't fit between some of the machines.
but i did, in the middle of the night 11 pm to 1 am when the place was empty and i worked up from 3 days a week to 6 days a week
as the weight came off and i was less conscientious of my shear bulk i started going at a more normal 6 am
I found this place and it helped to see others working thru the same journey in there own way.
It is very much your journey and it will not match up with anyone else. We can support each other and be there when we need to cry or vent but everything else is on you(me).
The decisions we make each day going forward. The new ways to approach food and the food choices we make will decide the level of success you can achieve and Maintain.
Maintenance. That's the magic word for me now.
Can i do this forever. Did i learn the needed new habits and new ways to approach food.
We will find out over the next 3-5 years.
For all of you new to this - be strong - you have made a great decision and a new lease on your life is in front of you.
p.s - you don't get to pick where you lose the fat from and when your bottom looks like 2 deflated balloons and sitting is painful you just grin and deal with it.
its still better than that day when i couldn't fit between the machines at the gym.
Everyone have a great weekend - I am smoking ribs for my Birthday - dry rub only- no sugar

I don't care for artificial sweeteners, but recently bought a bag of Monk Fruit at costco. It tastes much better than any other artificial sweetness on the market. I looked for coffee Syrup made with monk fruit and am thinking of buying it and giving it a try. Have only found one syrup with the monk fruit, but they tout a money back guarantee. Has anyone tried it before?

Congratulations!!
I'm close to being just obese. Lol

I used mine. In fact they even added the oxygen to the cpap. I had to stay an extra night because of low oxygen levels.

New_Me 2019

I got a BMI of 22 and and SBMI of 33/70.
I really found this chart useful as I was losing. It made me feel more optimistic and realistic. I’m glad others might too, I figured everyone knew about it.

Wow! Amazing and I love your pictures, tattoos and all! Glad you are better!

👌 Looks like you know what action to take next 👍

My taste buds have changed that's for sure. I was never a big fan of yogurt and now I love it and could eat it several times a day. I have experienced "dumping" and it is not fun.
I know I need to cut out bread. two girls I know who gastric sleeve cant eat bread but not this girl. It doesn't seem to bother my new stomach :-(
I cant eat too much sugar, it will make me nauseous which before I was a huge sugar addict.
I just need to get off my lazy butt. I want at least another 10-15 off before the big 50 birthday in October.

It is super frustrating to me because it's a great way to relieve stress from the work day, or just stress in general. I FEEL better physically and emotionally due to exercise. I have goals I am working towards (I am taking a course to become a certified personal trainer currently). I take a spin class twice a week, yoga a few times a week, and my trainer is on leave for a few months, so I am doing weights at home twice a week. I still go out and do other things; I just prefer being in the gym or outside doing something active. I feel like if these people who are close to me are supposedly so insightful, where was that insightfulness the last 9 years when I was killing myself with garbage food? I dunno. I meet my nutrient goals, aside from carbs but I am working on it... that's just a mental hurdle I need to overcome personally. I wish they would feel happy that I've finally found something I enjoy that isn't just sitting on my sofa, binge watching TV, and eating nonstop... which was seriously my entire life throughout my 20s.

Evening walk with my best bud! 

HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 reached 3/7/18
CW = 210 @ 6'5"
150 pounds lost!

Onederland!!!! Finally

I ran a temp of just over 100. One time it was 100.8. I had to go to the Er 2x due to being dehydrated. I'm not sure if it means anything (I did ok) but, it is best to call the Dr right away and get advice. Take care!

I agree with you. I would be outraged that they didn't care before you lost the weight. Just today my sil stopped by and commented I was getting skinny. Hardly, I have 85 pounds to go. I hate her making a fuss over it.
A story I must tell. My son whom is 35 and a body builder. He took his fitness to extremes and still does. He does worry me because he takes steroids and ended up with chf when he was about 21. They thought he had a heart attack. This lifestyle is unhealthy for him, imho. If you are enjoying it and it keeps you occupied and on the right track I say go for it and tell them to not worry about it, or even say it like you told us. Honesty will get them to back off. Enjoy your hard earned weightloss and new found passion!

Pressure pot

Here are a few questions that are helpful
For the Patient Coordinator:
1. Do you accept my insurance?
2. Will my insurance cover this procedure fully?
3. What is my total out of pocket cost?
4. How long is the process start to finish?
5. How long until approval?
6. What specific rules must i follow to be in the program?
7. What preop clearances/testing is necessary?
For the Nutritionist:
1. What diet plan must I follow preoperatively?
2. What is the post op progression plan?
3. How often should we meet?
4. Can you tailor a diet specifically for me?
5. Are there support groups/meetings?
For the Surgeon:
1. What surgery would you suggest/ why?
2. How much can/will I realistically lose?
3. Which surgery is best for diabetes remission?
4. What is my risks of developing GERD post VSG/ Ulcers post RNY?
5. What are the known risks with each surgery? Know Benefits?
6. How many of your patients never achieve goal/require revisions for any reason?
7. What large are your sleeve commonly made (bougie size)/How long do you commonly make your bypasses?
8. Will the procedure be done laproscopically or open? Robotics?
9. Which methods/tools are used to perform each procedure? Hand sewn? Stapled? Stapler type?
10. How long is my expected recovery?

Good Luck 💜

it's hard to say because it depends on so many factors. How many are you averaging now? If you're not sure, track all your food for a week or two and figure out what your average intake is. Then try cutting it back by 100 calories a day, give it a week or two, and see if you weight starts to drop. If it doesn't, cut back by 100 more. Rinse and repeat until your weight starts dropping again.

Drinking Water does not make people gain weight. Dehydration is very serious. Please hydrate despite what the scale says.
Please understand the objective is to lose EXCESS FAT, not just weight. Weight can fluctuate based on many things but fat loss is goal.

I've heard of people gaining up to 10 lbs from the IV fluid! It'll work its way out in a couple of days - maybe a bit longer if you're salt sensitive (that Fluid has a lot of sodium in it) - but either way, just give it some time.

Did you have an IV? If so, it's likely Fluid from the IV, and it could also be fluid retention from your bladder issue and the meds they gave you. Don't freak. Deep breaths. Follow your plan. Sip sip sip. Walk walk walk!

It's Fluid. You will start losing rapidly soon. No worries!

It has went by rather quickly with all the mandatory tests. Yet I have felt like forever. I made it work a lot faster by doing the leg work and constantly calling them. Today I called to see if they had submitted my paperwork to my insurance and was able to find out they had and I also received my surgery date. September 17, 2019 Still a wait but not to long. Excited but nervous too.
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This story could have been about me. Today I love to go out, even to eat. I can sit in a booth now and I have extra room. I don't feel like people are staring at me. I still have a long way to go, but 69 pounds has broken me out of my shell!
Good luck to you on your journey!

Mine billed $104,00.00
I paid $250.00
They never pay what is billed out.
But, 350k seems a little crazy!

I have moved my way from morbidly obese to obese, and now, 🥁 overweight!!! I can hardly believe it, but am so elated at this point! Not only under 300 lbs, 250, 200, and now 190!!! I celebrated last weekend by jogging my first 5km marathon! I can’t wait to cut my time for this, however, am also working towards 10 Kms ~ I was able to do 8 kms last week! Still can’t believe this! We’ve got this!!!

And I am Just a Fragment Older, 73 heading towards 74, will be 11 months in 8 or 9 days, depending on the time you read this, I'm in US Eastern Time Zone. A little closer to goal, have passed my CNP and surgeon's goal if just under 200 pounds num PCP is whiny, stomping his feet like an enraged skunk, He Didn't expect me. to lose down This Quickly, wanted me to lose 70% of my Excess Body Weight, I'm at 68.3 % now, that's a VSG type weight loss, he knows Dang Well I was an RNY Bypass , WE LOSE 75- 85% as a rule. And this is the Very Same Dude who stomped around the Exam Room chanting " YOU ARE GOING TO DIE OBESE Before YOU. can make it towards 75!", now I have fought for My Life, made it within 29-25 pounds of My Goal and He Wants to Cloud up☁and Rain ☔on my Personal Parade? Tain't right , it Just Isn't! Smile and be Happy for Me, if that stethoscope is choking YOU, just take it OFF and be My Friend!
Slowed down a little at times but never really " Stalled", just chug- a- chugged along toward Victory like the Jalopy🚘I always have been, No Ferrari but I was built for endurance not Speed- in the Late 40s we were built out of Solid Strong American Steel-- not Plastic or Fiberglass- We were Your" Forever Car", not to be Traded In for something in a prettier shade or newer conformation or just because You were Tired of US!
So stop trying to Block My Road, if. you don't want to Travel Along, go park on the Berm, Frustr8 is Driving On Through! BEEP BEEP- frickin' BEEP!🚘