Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Search the Community

Showing results for 'Weight gain'.


Didn't find what you were looking for? Try searching for:


More search options

  • Search By Tags

    Type tags separated by commas.
  • Search By Author

Content Type


Forums

  • Weight Loss Surgery Forums
    • PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    • POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    • General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
    • GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
    • Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
    • LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
    • Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
    • Food and Nutrition
    • Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
    • Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
    • Fitness & Exercise
    • Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
    • Insurance & Financing
    • Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
    • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    • WLS Veteran's Forum
    • Rants & Raves
    • The Lounge
    • The Gals' Room
    • Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
    • The Guys’ Room
    • Singles Forum
    • Other Types of Weight Loss Surgery & Procedures
    • Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
    • Website Assistance & Suggestions

Product Groups

  • Premium Membership
  • The BIG Book's on Weight Loss Surgery Bundle
  • Lap-Band Books
  • Gastric Sleeve Books
  • Gastric Bypass Books
  • Bariatric Surgery Books

Magazine Categories

  • Support
    • Pre-Op Support
    • Post-Op Support
  • Healthy Living
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Fitness & Exercise
  • Mental Health
    • Addiction
    • Body Image
  • LAP-BAND Surgery
  • Plateaus and Regain
  • Relationships, Dating and Sex
  • Weight Loss Surgery Heroes

Find results in...

Find results that contain...


Date Created

  • Start

    End


Last Updated

  • Start

    End


Filter by number of...

Joined

  • Start

    End


Group


Website URL


Skype


Biography


Interests


Occupation


City


State


Zip Code

Found 17,501 results

  1. Hi i am trying to get back on track with my weight loss. Had lapband in feb 2014. did great then a series of events happened. Broke my back , tore up my knees, couldnt exercise, plus lost my job so alot of depression. I really want to get back on track. I still will have certain foods back up (u guys know the feeling)  but Im not sure how to rejoin the forum to post things. Thanks for any help you can give. Has this happened to anyone?

  2. I wonder if I could be approved for a panniculectomy or brachioplasty at my current weight (or maybe a little less).  I can not take these flaps anymore!

    1. her1981

      her1981

      I have no issues with rashes or anything. It's just heavy, annoying, and embarrassing.

    2. her1981

      her1981

      BTW, I'm not looking for insurance to cover it...

    3. OutsideMatchInside

      OutsideMatchInside

      Oh well then just start getting quotes. I wanted to get to a certain weight before I had any surgery because I want some fat transfers so I won't be losing after I have surgery but if you are self pay, you can get someone to do surgery on you. Do you want it in Chicago or are you willing to travel? Girl, PM me. I have a whole list of Drs for you.

    4. Show next comments  393 more
  3. 5/20 - Ate the eggplant ricotta bake. I had that foamy feeling in my mouth and the rumbles. I guest eggplant does not sit well in my tummy. Went to the Taco placed and got a naked chicken burrito. I tried their new kind of chicken (FYI The guy failed to inform me that it was chipotle spicy chicken. Oh it tasted delicious. 5 minutes later I was puking up foam. I ended up spending my lunch break laid on the floor in the back of the office curled up in the fetal position. So spicy food does not love me anymore :(.

    5/21 - Did not have any meal prep because the eggplant would not sit well in my tummy. The left over Halal chicken that I had, I spilled pulling it out of the my lunch box (Damn Portion8 container lol) I ended up getting a chicken Salad from the Turkish place downstairs. It was an interesting taste. It was sweet. Felt very disappointed after I weighed in. I only lost 4 oz for that week. I had worked out really hard. I did however notice that my stomach is getting smaller. I might have just lost inches and gained muscle. Lost 8.8 lbs during my second month post-op. Current 220.6 lbs

    5/22 - Wanted to get a Protein Drink from Vitamin Shoppe. Ended up getting some Atkins Granola bars. DO NOT BUT THEM. They are delicious, high in protein but have 17g of carbs in one bar but they advertised it at NET Carbs 3g. SNEAKY SNEAKY. I ate two of them and then realized it. They also are 210 calories each. It works because I will be full off of one for 2+ hours however 420 calories on just two bars is a lot. Now I have to be really mindful of what I am reading. When I see low carbs I have to check to see if it says NET (they do some type of convoluted math to get to that low number). Went to the gym before work and the trainer really kicked my butt. I am sore but loving it. Today, we focused on Cardio. Tomorrow he said will be weight lifting. Wish me luck!!! Oh dinner and lunch consist of grilled chicken breast and a dipping sauce that I made (1/4 cup fire roasted tomato sauce and 1/2 tsp of ricotta). Watermelon on the side for snacks. 

    1. Sleeve1stFitNext

      Sleeve1stFitNext

      @Brit in Oz Thank you. "Dumping" is vomiting. It is supposed to mainly happen to bypass patients and some lap band patients but sleeves get it too if the food does not sit well.

      @Sweet as peaches Thank you as well. I am trying my best. I am really gaining muscle at this point though. I want to be toned as much as possible.

    2. Newme17

      Newme17

      I read that 17% of Sleevers get the dumping. You and I are in that group. Lol. We're special. Lol

    3. Sleeve1stFitNext

      Sleeve1stFitNext

      Yeah I was shocked that I would be in that group. However, it is really helping me figure out what foods I can and cannot eat. My relationship with food has changed soo much due to Dumping lol

    4. Show next comments  393 more
  4. Hey everyone i had my vsg on 1 may and in the initial first week i have lost 10kg but now my weight is stuck. Its showing same scale everyday moreover i started feeling hungry now a days no doubt i cant eat to a large portion as i did before bt m on puree diet bt still feel hungry anyone having same problem plz help bcoz this is demoralizing me 

  5. Had my surgery on May 2 and finally into the Puree stage - which I'm told I will be on for 4 weeks. I was back working half days as a clinic nurse the monday after surgery... so you could say the recovery was pretty painless other than that dang internal stitch! Getting my protein in was such a challenge for the first 2 weeks - and getting enough fluids in is STILL hard. Taking my vitamins religiously. Weight dropped super quickly in the first two weeks and now has settled at about the same weight for about 4 days. Maybe my first stall?

    1. Newme17

      Newme17

      I'd like to think that there are no stalls. Mainly because even if the scale number doesn't go anywhere, you body is still changing (most likely losing inches). Blessings on your journey hon!

    2. christmasinmay

      christmasinmay

      That's a good outlook to have! I think that subconsciously I'm still afraid its "just another failed attempt" at successful and long term weightloss and that I'll be that wonderwoman who can't lose weight even on <1000 calories per day :P I just need to trust the process and get off the scale!

    3. Newme17

      Newme17

      Absolutely. The nurse who discharged me today said "don't get on the scale!" Lol. It was nice to hear because I don't weigh myself anyway...but that she understood the frustration of patients afterwards.

      As long you stick to your program and adopt a lifestyle change, you will be that Wonder Woman who lost the weight. You can do this....😉

  6. So march 23rd i got my beloved Tina removed.... it has been hard and scary, but i'm crusing to month #2 with no weight gain... hopefully i can keep this up.

    Went to West Palm Beach, Fl this weekend to meet tim's son, his wife and his granddaughter.... 

    Had a wonderful time

    18275026_10212799320680039_8061076474162280094_n.jpg

    1. Redmaxx

      Redmaxx

      Congratulations! Keep up the great work.

    2. Sweet as peaches

      Sweet as peaches

      Sexy mama!

    3. weneebug

      weneebug

      Awesome picture! So glad you are maintaining...you can do this!

    4. Show next comments  393 more
  7. I tried to create a ticker today but gave up because, according to my account, I have already reached my goal weight. I have no idea how this setting got so fugazied up but whatever. If someone wants to take a stab at helping me fix this, I am all ears ... er, eyes.

    1. Seahawks Fan

      Seahawks Fan

      You can go in the settings & edit your weights by date. You can also delete them if there incorrect. I had trouble with it to at first but if you mess with it foe a few you’ll figure it out.

    2. Mattymatt

      Mattymatt

      It's counter-intuitive but I figured it out. The goal weight you have to make on about the last time you were at that weight. I estimated that I was at that weight in about 1992 so I just set it for March 1, 1992. Now, everything shows up correctly. Somethings with B.P. are a little messed up.

  8. Had my three month visit with the dietition today. So far, I have lost 41% of my  excess weight. It is nice to see and feel the results of my hard work! I need to get some new shirts since the ones I have now are hanging off me; same with pretty much everything else I own! I'm looking forward to being able to shop at most "normal" stores: Target, Wal-Mart and most stores at the mall. I have never liked clothes shopping so it is hard to get excited about shopping for the first time in 34 years. I am going to hit up Goodwill and the thrift stores first so I am not spending a lot of money on clothes that I am only going to wear for a few months.

  9. I have 10 days until my 1 year. I still have 15 pounds I need to lose to get to my goal weight. I will be disappointed if I don't lose at least 5 more pounds before my anniversary so I decided to put myself on the same liquid diet that I did before surgery: 11 days focused on protein shakes. If I reach the 150s, I will be delighted. I know once the weight comes off, I can keep it off because I am good at maintaining. I actually think it would be good to put myself on this diet 1x a year every year to remind myself of the difficult time I had before surgery. I will be sad to miss out on a few nice dinners I would have otherwise consumed like the wedding I am going to on Saturday and the birthday party on Friday. Or the Wings game tomorrow. Or the potluck at church yesterday... But, you know what's better than free food? 150s.

    1. Mattymatt

      Mattymatt

      Why would you be disappointed? You're a success in every measure!

  10. This weekend I went shopping for clothes after yet another purge of the closet. I've gone from a 3XL shirt and 44 pants to a Large shirt and 34 pants! It still feels surreal. I'm 18 lbs from my goal weight and 4 lbs from moving from the obese category to "overweight." I'm down 70 lbs from my 10/16/17 surgery date, and 114 lbs down overall in a year. 

    1. blizair09

      blizair09

      That's awesome! Keep up the great work.

  11. Despite the cruddy overcast weather, I’m feeling oh so good. I was in beast mode at the gym. Did a ten min warmup, my weights (went heavier today), then a 30 min intense interval training on the bike. My sweat was literally dripping all over the machine. Lol. Out of consideration for others, I did wipe it down with the cleaner they have available. Just wish others would do the same. Anyway, feeling pretty good here, and healthy. Just finished a 3oz snack of a Greek Quinoa Salad. Yum. Full of nutritious goodies. Y’all have yourself a blessed day. Off to the mall....

    1. Little Green

      Little Green

      Yes you better work those plant-fueled muscles! LOL Glad you had such a beastmode workout!

    2. Newme17

      Newme17

      Thank you all.

      Hi @Apple1 great to see you logged in!!! Haha. I’ve been trying to come back a little more, still not the same as I’ve mentioned before, but it’s something else for me to do since I’ve got a lot of time on my hands now. 😊

    3. Apple1

      Apple1

      Yes and I was happy to see your update!Trying to check in more. We all need to to keep the support going!:)

    4. Show next comments  393 more
  12. Weight-loss surgery shown to cut heart failure risk in half. @AHC_HealtheYou @asmbs @AdvocateGSamWC https://t.co/IPm9VWWyra

  13. @StopStaring Has officially made me want to lose this stubborn weight because I am IN LOVE with… https://t.co/cuezbO8BbG

  14. I haven't been on in quite a while, so I thought I would check in.  My weight is down to 173, 7 pounds below goal.  I held at 175 for almost 2 months and randomly dropped 2 pounds a couple of weeks ago.  I had my year follow-up appointment, and my labs were perfect.  Once again, I know that this journey was one of the best decisions of my life, and that I never would have been successful had I not committed myself 100% to changing my relationship with food.  I still follow a keto way of eating and keep my carbs below 25g per day.  I wish everyone the best.  Happy holidays!

  15. 48 DAYS SINCE SURGERY.... I HAVE LOST 30.1 LBS SINCE SURGERY.. AND 55.2 SINCE APRIL... NEVER LOOKING  BACK!!! WOO HOO.. I ONLY HAVE 1/2 A LB TO LOSE BEFORE I HIT 299...   I KNOW THAT IS STILL A BIG WEIGHT BUT OMG I DONT HAVE TO BE IN THE 300'S ANYMORE!!1 HAPPY DANCE!!   DOWN TWO PANTS SIZES AND 2 SHIRT SIZES!!  SO FAR NO HAIR LOSS AS I AM TAKING A VITAMIN WITH BIOTIN IN IT AND MY CBD OIL I USE FOR MEDICATION REPLACEMENT SUCH AS NSAID'S AND ANXIETY MEDS  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO AD ME ON FACEBOOK  HERE I AM ------> https://www.facebook.com/robin.ryan2012

  16. Currently 50lbs from my goal weight and this by far has been the hardest journey of my life. I have been admitted into the hospital for severe Dehydration,  I have been well for a couple weeks an then BAM the last couple days back to feeling ruff... My gurd is controlled some times I dont need my heartburn meds other times I live on them. Im loosing slowly at this point but I consider that a blessing as I  have lost a lot very quickly in the beginning of my journey, I do want to feel better. I try foods that I would think would work well with my new stomach some times its a big fail 2 days ago it was avacado I hovered over the porcline god an prayed for releif as I sometimes dont understand, I often times crave carbs and Im trying to control my cravings but its so hard... My sugar tends to drop really low and that makes me very ill Im happy with my progress but often times think WTF did I do to myself, feeling down today as I just dont feel well at all :(

    1. FluffyChix

      FluffyChix

      Gosh! Feel better soon hon. ((hugs)) Keep fighting, one step in front of the other. Don't look too far down the road for now.

    2. IdontWant2beAfatty

      IdontWant2beAfatty

      I am not... One day at a time at this point some days are good others not so much but Im trying and that counts

  17. I hope everyone has had a great summer and i hope you go into this holiday season from a better place than the year before.

    This last week was my 30th wedding anniversary and i am happy to think that i will have many more to come. In the not so distant past i was not so sure i would live to see this one and 35 or 40 was beyond my expectations. Anything could still happen but at least i have stopped digging in my effort to get of the hole i found myself in.

    I have made 3 life changing decisions in the last few decades.

    1. asking my wife to marry me - being a child of divorced parents colors your expectations about getting and staying married.

    2. saying yes when my wife asked if i wanted children - This was a lie at the time. having a child was THE most terrifying thing i could think of. Today there is nothing i would not do for my daughter and i feel a love  i did not know could exist inside a person.

    3. accepting that i could not control my weight by myself and getting this surgery to save my own life. Putting myself first as a way to be there for them is not a concept that I lived by before.

    If you ever wonder is it worth it yes it is cause i was worth it and they are worth it.

    Never give up folks

    Whatever you are working towards you have the rest of your life to get there.

     

    1. Orchids&Dragons

      Orchids&Dragons

      I teared up reading this, very profound. Thank you for sharing and congrats on your 30-year anniversary. My husband and I will hit the big 3-0 next July!

    2. FluffyChix

      FluffyChix

      Wow! What a powerful post! Thank you for sharing!! Happy anniversary and glad you're here with us!

  18. Sorry everyone I didn't realize all my old  information came up.  I just had the sleeve surgery last Thursday 10/18/2018 and my pre weight was 364 Today it is 352. 

  19. Need help, one navigate this site so I can enter my surgery and weight information. Two I’m having questions about my 2nd week post op! Love some help

    1. JacquieK

      JacquieK

      I pad! Thank you for replying to me I feel like I’m very alone in this journey

    2. Orchids&Dragons

      Orchids&Dragons

      Please don't feel alone, this is a very friendly and supportive community. To be honest, you'll get a lot more responses on the threads. Not many people reply to status updates. I'm not sure how to update on an ipad, but you could post the question in the website help thread. Be specific about the type of device you use. Hope this helps and welcome!

      https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/992-website-assistance-suggestions/

    3. JacquieK

      JacquieK

      Thank you, I did post two threads but no responses I did have views

    4. Show next comments  393 more
  20. I was reminded today that I have posted in quite some time. I am doing great! I am down 102 pounds from my highest weight and need to lose 3 pounds to get to the doctors goal weight for me of 165. I actually want to get down to 150, but my family thinks that I am getting to skinny! LOL imagine someone telling me that! I have had some stalls and am guilty of weighing myself everyday, but so far so good. When I have a stall or that dreaded teeter totter of bouncing back and forth one or 2 pounds I just adjust my eating and exercise and I start losing again, it has not been easy. It's so exciting to be able to play with my granddaughter and hike and work out and not feel like I am going to kill over. I have also become a sounding board for people that are thinking of have the procedure and that feels good. Over all this has been a godsend for me.

  21. Thursday, September 6, is my surgery date. Coming fast, actually I'm looking forward to feeling better.  My surgery is not based on weight but health. 

  22. I had surgery in 2008. My comorbidities (health issues) went into remission the very next day. I lost most of my weight within the first 6 months. Over time I managed to get down to 104 #'s. However, I had a full hysterectomy and my body has been out of whack ever since. Originally I lost 109 #'s but then gained 82 #'s back since 2015. Most of the medical conditions have returned and now that i'm older and I've broke the rules for so long, I am finding that losing it all over again isn't as easy as it was the first time around. Knowing what I know now.....I wish I could go back and change several things. 

    I had an upper GI with barium not to long ago to see if my pouch is streached or if something was wrong with it. Low and behold the drs said my pouch looked like it was just done yesterday. The Dr said it is literally the size of a medicine cup. So, the tool is still there and is in good shape, just have to reteach my mind & body the proper way to use the tool to my advantage.   

    1. Sosewsue61

      Sosewsue61

      That's good news that your pouch is functioning. Just go back to the basics, start eliminating the trigger foods, take all your vitamins, start walking. Come on here for support, there is a veteran's forum, check it out. Good luck.

  23. Stall is finally broken and I am losing again. Stalls suck but I understand them much better now. I am still feeling great and have kicked my workouts up a notch. I went to an arm/abs class that turned out to be all men and "me".  The dudes walked in with their 30 lb hand weights and I have my little 7.5/10 lbs and I was thinking to myself...what did I get myself into, and am I going to embarrass myself?  Well I decided to stick it out and although I couldn't do everything the dudes were doing, I did a pretty darn good job of keeping up and I am proud of myself for being able to stick with it. I decided I am going back again tomorrow and I am going to kill it again. I belong there too! 

    1. Orchids&Dragons

      Orchids&Dragons

      I'm embarrassed to say this, but I'm afraid to run. Scared to death that I'll damage my knees or break a bone in my feet. I don't know how far down I'll have to go before this isn't a fear for me.

    2. SleeveinIL

      SleeveinIL

      I am afraid to run as well. My left knee is bone on bone but I had to try it and see if I could actually do it. I will not be doing it on a regular basis tho. The pain in the knee is killing me today. I have done everything but have a knee replacement and nothing has helped. Doc doesn't really want me to get one at my age. He says I am too young.

    3. Orchids&Dragons

      Orchids&Dragons

      That sounds awful. And no ibuprofen. (I soooo miss my ibuprofen :()

      I spoke with a co-worker today who was sleeved about a year and a half ago. She just started taking fairly large amounts of ibuprofen. I think she misunderstood the pharmacist, or maybe the pharmacist didn't know she'd had wls, but I told her that my dr. strictly forbade it. She googled it and now understands. I told her to speak with her dr.

    4. Show next comments  393 more
  24. Today I am officially halfway to the goal weight that I have set for myself. I have lost a total of 84 lbs and I have 84 more to lose to get to my goal. Trying to celebrate the small wins. 

    1. TakingABreak

      TakingABreak

      Congrats girl! I'm rooting for you :)

  25. So the doc wants another week before i try lifting again and then only light weights for another week after that.

    i don't know how much of this slow healing process is me just being an old **** or if my post op diet is slowing things down or hell maybe Tricep tear just takes along time to heal.

    I do know i dont want to do any damage to it again. Not being able to do much of anything with your right arm is a pain in the ass if your right handed.

    well me and the wife and daughter are off to Reno for a family reunion this weekend so that means lots of vegan food (daughter)  sigh 

    i will weigh in real early in the morning and post my Saturday  update if i lost any weight this week.

    need 4 more pounds before August 1- will have my 1 year follow up with surgeon in first week of August 

    Hope everyone has a great weekend and i'll be back monday to rant and rave against the evils of added sugar and processed carbs. :) 

PatchAid Vitamin Patches

×