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The surgery fixes the BODY but, not the MIND
newbeing replied to 10stackzz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everyone! I am 10 days post op and I can tell you that my therapist and support group have been an integral part of recovery thus far. I used to say, "I will be ok as I don't think I have much of a food addiction " ... I was so wrong. The first few days have been so rough bc all I am left is with...myself! As my therapist put it and it's a tough place to be at. Not being able to go to food, alcohol, or shopping has been something that has made me look into myself and listen to myself. I have a long road ahead but I am so grateful to have a network of support and feel I am not alone. I don't know how people do this without support of a professional or some type of group. Good luck all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Coffee Question?
ladyslim2015 replied to Coachthex32's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I cheated a bit too I drink a lot of coffee but it did become an issue bc it's a diuretic and I needed to drink even more Water. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App -
Getting pregnant after 100 pound loss with PCOS
gryffen replied to jtickle's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Danni word of caution - your not recommended to get pregnant for 18 months after surgery - check with your insurance/doctor as you may need to have BC established like some require. Best wishes Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App -
Yesssss love it. It's cool bc we can put it in a mini muffin pans and have bite size. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Muffin pans? That's brilliant. Thanks for the suggestion. No problem. That way it's bite size for us and we won't over indulge. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Yesssss love it. It's cool bc we can put it in a mini muffin pans and have bite size. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Muffin pans? That's brilliant. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Yesssss love it. It's cool bc we can put it in a mini muffin pans and have bite size. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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All things cheese
OutsideMatchInside replied to ML573663's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I eat all the cheese I want as long as it is real cheese (no fake cheese BS like American or Provel) and it is full fat. Low fat cheese has carbs and more fillers. I like the extra then cheddar slices for my burgers. One slice is 50 calories and it adds just enough cheese. And I eat a lot cream cheese. I make low carb cream cheese pancakes and I have cream cheese as deserts/snacks. -
Question for diabetics
busybeebug replied to krissyfattofab's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I went low a bunch of times during the liquid phase. I would drink a bit of Gatorade or OJ or hot tea with a tsp of sugar. I do consume small amounts of sugar through out the day post op usually in my hot tea or from fruit. If I don't I get lows and life gets miserable. My Surgeon prefers the sugar free diet. I do not tolerate sugar substitutes. I have to learn to live. I keep the sugars under 10g per serving. I have noticed that as time keeps passing, I don't need as much to keep my bs even. Hopefully things will even out for him as well. -
Popcorn After Gastric Sleeve Surgery....
suzzzzz replied to illgeturhairdid's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok its been anout 48 hrs since u posted that...how do u feel now? Bc im 8 wks out & I want some 2nite....but i dont wanna die tho... Ya know? That post was made in 2011. I would check with your doc before eating it. The husks can get lodged in the staple line. -
Popcorn After Gastric Sleeve Surgery....
CStoned replied to illgeturhairdid's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok its been anout 48 hrs since u posted that...how do u feel now? Bc im 8 wks out & I want some 2nite....but i dont wanna die tho... Ya know? -
Birth control and weight gain
ladytinkerbell replied to ladytinkerbell's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This is bad for those of us on this journey. Yes I heard Mirena doesn't do major weight gain, but at this point scared to use any BC until I at least finish my weightloss. What I'm thinking is, I think these BCs mess with our metabolisms, because the changes I noticed were like the way I was before I had the surgery. But I'm hoping someone has be able to kick start their weight loss again, and if so, how? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
When does insurance approve?
auttie101 replied to auttie101's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@moe_2175 that's so awesome! I have Aetna as well. I have 6 months of visits with my doctor so I'm hoping to walk in on the 11th and submit to the insurance that day. I'm hoping bc I have everything together I can get a surgery date scheduled and get my life back. So Aetna didn't require any extra testing for approval? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
January 2017 Sleevers!
lanj84 replied to magnificent2015's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jan 16! Fed BCBS still has not let me know and its been 10 days! Start preop on the 4th! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
How many times do I have to go
shon74 replied to shon74's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the reply I'm almost done with my nutrition visits I have 2 more,I'm just seeing my sleep dr for the 2nd time and I have seen the endo dr I have to go back bcs I have H pylori . Good luck on your journey, keep in touch. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Hi, has anyone had a problem with weight gain and staying on when getting on birth control? I took the birth control out in july. I had a baby, and after the baby continued my weightloss down to 216, then got on BC that has caused me to gain weight at 248, after I took it out up until now I have fluctuated between 245-250, but cannot get back on my weight loss journey. I wanted to get down to 180 and then go for my tummy tuck. Anyone have any suggestions? It has been 6 months and I just cannot get it off ???? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App
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What's everyone doing for NYE
Mimiof3 replied to Mimiof3's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
These are all great answers...I'll be doing the same thing...booking my trip to the beach for July 2017 where I'll be wearing a bikini bc it's the first year in 15 years that I won't be going FAT...yeah to us for the best health choice...even though I will miss eating steak and potato dinners with my husband at our favorite restaurant...lol -
Anyone with a low BMI (30-33) had sleeve surgery or will be?
charlies.angel replied to SD123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
PS- everyone's journey is is different. I joined this group for support, never even thinking that I would be frowned upon bc of my lower than 40 BMI. I really hope that is not the case. -
I have stalled.... This week I only lost [.2 ] lbs. I even started a new workout regiment....I think its bc Im not getting enough calories. I re-started an online food journal (fitness pal) and according to it, in the last week i haven't gone above 400 calories this past week. Im trying....but the point of getting sleeved is to CUT food consumption.....right? My mind is trying to wrap itself around how im supposed to eat MORE to LOOSE weight... pureed food looks like puke. Protein shakes taste like ass & they make me wanna puke. Imma greek yogurt-it more this week &see what happens. I will be glad when I can eat food ya chew. I'll KNOW what to eat then! Veggies & whole foods that DON'T taste like ass & look like puke! Ha! #thisSOMEstr8BSyo
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Oh. It's not everyday. Lol. Some times only a liter. And maybe a 16.9 Water bottle. I need to find another way to get protein in bc the shakes make me sick sometimes. How far are you ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Stupid question, but do they strip you nude in surgery?
ChristinasSleeveStory replied to Monigirl76's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I was in pre-op I had to strip naked and they supplied me with three packages of antibacterial wipes that I had to wipe EVERY inch of my body with ... and it was sticky! Additionally, then naked with a gown and padded socks on feet. They told me they were giving me something to relax me in my IV while pushing me in the bed down the hall, but I blacked out. Never saw Operation Room. Never moved from bed to operating table. And yes. Woke up with a different colored gown on in recovery. Just a warning, ask relatives how anesthesia worked on them if you've never had it. I ended up staying 3 extra days bc I was so nauseous I couldn't drink, so I couldn't leave without IV (no use in becoming dehydrated at home and then returning to hospital for that). I was so grateful that they kept me there! I had no physical pain really ... a little soreness on the incisions, a little gas in shoulders. The nausea was the worst part of my whole recovery process. I barely used pain pump in hospital and didn't take any pain meds at home. You'll do great. Surgery is the easy part! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Are revisions REALLY necessary?
Julie norton replied to Babbs's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Some of us vets are still around ... banded 12/06. Lost 100 lbs. kept almost all of it off... ( sometimes I get down to lowest weight... about once a year)but truly have to try and comply. I seem to have a comfortable set point at size 12... that is fine with me. Dr said I am fit and well fed!! Ha -
Insurance approval questions...
charlies.angel replied to charlies.angel's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have anthem BC/BS in NY. I believe that's what my surgeon is saying. Both he and my pulmonologist believe that I have sleep apnea and that it's what will get me approved. I was just wondering if there's anyone who was in the same boat. -
So happy I got my drain out today! *happy dance* It kept me from sleeping at night. I was only getting 2 hours a night bc I was afraid of pulling it out. Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App
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I have mine on the 16th as well! I am still waiting for fed bcbs to approve it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Insurance approval questions...
charlies.angel posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello all... I am new to the group. I'm almost 3 months into my pre-op, with a sleep study scheduled for next week. I have been stressing over my insurance approval. My BMI is 37, and my surgeon says I'll need my sleep study to show sleep apnea to qualify. He seemed confident about that. Although high blood pressure and diabetes run rampant in my family, I don't have either of these. I do have a history of yo-yo weight loss, depression & asthma, and previous high blood pressure. Has anyone had difficulty getting approved with a lower than 40 BMI? Or just the opposite, gotten approved no problem? I have Anthem BC/BS. [emoji4]
