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Come on process
deejay1383837872 replied to Sweetbaby1's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Now think about Mexico....what if you have complications after surgery....maybe you would have trouble finding someone in your area at home to fix what is wrong. Something to think about. Complications. -
Hi Maribeth. Welcome to the site. You'll find a lot of great information here and tons of support. My first comment is that this isn't elective for 95% of the people here, it's a health issue and is typically something that is covered by insurance. Elective surgeries are not covered by insurance and not many people can afford the expense of this procedure on their own. Because I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes my insurance covered my surgery. I had a slight complication whereby my intestines and bowels didn't take to kindly to the anesthesia and they choose to sleep longer then they should have. It only caused an additional 1 1/2 days in the hospital, but it was scary at first. Would I do it again......IN A HEARTBEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The night before surgery I took my last med for the diabetes and cholesterol. At 4 months I took my last blood pressure pill. I've gone from Morbidly obese to obese to overweight in under 5 months. I've dropped from 217 lbs to 149 lbs since my surgery in mid-March. I have more energy then I've had in years and I'm living life again.
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HI, this is my first post! I had my surgery May 16, 2014. I have lost 40 or so lbs. Right now I am having a problem eating the right things. And I am getting bored with all the food. I would rather munch than have a meal. Are there any recipes that are easy and healthy? I have searched and most of them are complicated. I want to master the basics now, then a little later get technical. Also, I am having a hard time exercising, I just don't want to do it most of the time. How do I motivate myself? I am such a mess!!!
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Not behaving myself...
Barry W replied to judy vsg's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In terms of healthy choices, for me, it's much easier to do that at the supermarket by not buying anything I shouldn't have a lot of (or any of), rather than trying to avoid that pie or those chips or have "just a little" once they are in the pantry - never works for me! Try to look at everything in the supermarket with new eyes and to hunt for foods, maybe new things you haven't tried before, that are healthy and yet you can enjoy as well. If you cook, as far as recipes, there are a lot of good ones in the Cooking Light series of books and magazines and most of them aren't overly complicated or time-consuming to carry out. -
Not behaving myself...
KristenLe replied to judy vsg's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Write a list of all the things you want to do after losing weight. Keep it where you can read it when you're having cravings. Keep repeating to yourself why you need to stick to your plan. This is not only sabotaging your weight loss but it's very dangerous this early out. You could cause complications. Stay strong! I recommend therapy too. -
March 17th Sleever from League City. UTMB Dr. Gomez did my surgery and have been very satisfied with the care. Dr. Gomez has a lot of experience and I had zero complications! Down almost 100 pounds since I started the process. Couldn't be happier.
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Coming over from the Band board
Rev Me Up! replied to Rainydayz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome to the board! You'll find lots of supportive folks here. I had a revision from band to sleeve and I am very happy with it so far. I didn't have complications with my band like others, but it just plain wasn't working for me. I think most "revision" patients on the board here would say that the "reversable" claim on the band is an overstatement. We each had internal scarring and some have had some serious complications from removing the band. Good luck! Lara -
You may want to post this on the "lap band complications" thread too, OK? You'll get more "play" there. However, may I suggest you go to your regular doc to rule out allergies or infection or some other pulmonic issue? It may be your band, or it may not. How long have you had these issues? (You just say "recently") Have your regular doc rule out your lungs etc.
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I was sleeved friday 1/20/12. Instead of going home on Sunday as planned, my dr decided to keep me an extra day because I was struggling with ice chips & oral meds. The first few days at home went fine, I went from 299 morning of surgery to 286 by my 1 week appointment. My first day of soft foods went well, but beginning with day 2 EVERYTHING came back up, & I became dehydrated. By 2/1/12 I got readmitted, & an upper GI showed I had a "kink", that my sleeve had bent itself & scar tissue (adhesions) were holding it bent. After another surgery to straighten my stomach & 5 day hospital stay, I was able to return home. However, I'm struggling with this nonsense sliming/foaming mess. Even when I go SUPER SLOW, it seems as if once I start, then I'm doomed for the rest of the day. Has anyone had an experience similar to this or any tips. I'm already on prilosec & am terrified of becoming dehydrated again.
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On A Scale Of 1-10....
aviiva replied to anewme912's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am so happy I did it I did not have any health issues but I did not want to have any either I was sleeved on 4/4 and have lost 38lbs I have not had any complications and have felt great from day one the benefits far outweigh the risks I think most people on here feel the same this is the most supportive. Kind group of people Sent from my SPH-D700 using VST -
Im New! Just Had Bypass On Friday
kwhetzel replied to ajcappy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm from Indiana as well, Angola area. I had surgery a week ago, but had complications and ended up having 3 surgeries in 4 days. I have a 23 yr old, a 22 yr old and we adopted our now 4 yr old special needs child. Had surgery on her 4 th Birthday. I want her to be healthy and happy as long as possible. Keep working hard to save the kids. Good luck with everything. -
Getting close to goal. Let's talk maintenance
BigSue replied to LindsayT's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I would not be too concerned about losing too much weight. Unless you have extremely rare and serious complications, it is infuriatingly easy to eat more than enough calories to maintain. For most people, avoiding regain is the biggest concern in the long term. I’m about 3.5 years out and I have to be super careful to track my calories and work out every day. If I weren’t careful to eat low-calorie foods, I could easily gain back a lot of weight. The effects of the restriction wear off over time and I can eat much larger portions than I could, say, 1 year out. Not nearly as much as I could eat pre-surgery (I was a bottomless pit!) but if I were still eating the same high-calorie foods, I would be in trouble. The only reason I’ve been able to maintain my weight loss so far is because I completely changed the way I eat. Going through the post-op diet progression forced me to reset my diet, relearn how to eat. Now that my restriction has weakened and I can’t rely on my stomach to limit my portion sizes, I have to fill my stomach with low-calorie foods. In some ways it’s easier than before surgery because I’ve retrained my palate and developed good habits, but it is definitely still a struggle every day. -
Did U Tell Or Not? If Not..what Was Your Story?
wineguyd replied to iriegirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
While Gastric Plication might be reversible should there be complications, the main problem I have with it or any stomach reducing procedure is that it's too easy to stretch it out again. Many people with emotional eating problems force feed themselves. The band is a solid object restriction. It wins the argument every time, the only way you could defeat it is by downing ice cream and shakes all day. Please consider that. -
What a nightmare! It is so frustrating when a doctor's office treats a patient like a moron, assuming they are overreacting to things. They, of all people, realize that there are complications (why else would they require we sign all those release of liability papers?). So sorry your college graduation schedule is being sidetracked. I became ill during the fall of my senior year and graduated late myself.....however, it was because of a stroke (at the ripe old age of 29) - due, no doubt, to overweight and stress. Hopefully, having this band and a guide to a lifestyle change will keep you from ever having such an experience. Despite your complications, it will be worth it and you will have a great new, healthy future to look forward to. Best wishes for a quick recovery......
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Long Time Bandsters Experiencing Problems?
brandyII replied to starrgirrl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Starrgirrl, I've started a new social group called "lap band strugglers" for those of us who are having issues with the band that aren't necessarily mechanical in nature. It's hard to get to you have to find social groups and then go to the underlined "join" section. Anyway I'm hoping something will be moved so that we have two separate lap band complications sections and am working on trying to get someone to do that. I've posted many threads on my issues and still am trying and only lost prior to surgery and gained it all back since my surgery 9 months ago so I can relate to your frustration. Anyway forum is there for you or anyone else who doesn't want to be attacked for having issues with their band. So feel free to join, thanks and good luck to you brandyII. -
who is doing this on august 10TH WITH ME!!!!
formerfatchick replied to mommyx2's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Allison, my dear you NEED to bring this up with your surgeon. If you dont who knows what kind of complications you can have that aren't worth the risks involved !!! Worst thing is that you get rescheduled for later in the month or even next month, but at least you will be SAFE !!! PLEASE< PLEASE !!! call your doc or tell the surgeon on monday !! Hope you're feeling better !:thumbup: -
Couple questions from the rny vets
smckiss replied to karlam29's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi it's ok to be nervous. I had rny on may 2,2012. I did develop some complications at the beginning. I have lost 97 lbs and I would do it all over again if I had to. I feel so much better now and I didn't before the surgery. Even with the complications I had it was worth it. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk -
To tell or not to tell mom and dad....that is the question
huskerrn replied to rome's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I know this probably isn't the norm, but I told everyone! Honestly, family, friends, co-workers. . . . .What I learned was how much I was loved. I can honestly say that 100% of them were very supportive and glad to think I might be around longer. I didn't know how many of them had been worried about my health. My Dad was the only one who asked, just once, "Are you sure?" When I answered, "Absolutely, without any doubts," he didn't bring it up again. I did tell him about potential complications but again with the caveat that I was certain about my decision and why. Its such a huge change in how you eat and what you eat that I can't imagine trying to keep it a secret. Why add extra stress?! And, yes, I do know how fortunate I am to have the family and friends that I do! Kim (surgery 1/29/14) -
First consultation (#2) in 30 minutes and I'm going alone
laurak814 replied to laurak814's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks MissJDVSG! I don't put makeup on a lot, but when I do, I go all out with it. So he responded via email, saying he is confused & hurt. Wondering when I made the appointment, he understands why I told him via email though b/c he doesn't respond well to some information, and he doesn't understand why I would consider doing something permanent to my stomach instead of trying exercise again first. He's worried about complications & the cost (money is tight for us). He still thinks of me as young & capable of losing the weight by exercising. I've had 4 knee surgeries, 1 foot surgery & I'm well on my way to knee replacements, which I'm hoping WLS will help to prevent. He is delusional sometimes, I swear. I go next week to my PCP to get him to sign off on WLS & I have to see my Orthopedic surgeon about my knees. I also have to make appointment with my counselor to get her to sign off on my Psych papers for WLS. Talking with my Patient Advocate, I could have surgery as soon as the end of March or early April. But I'm not sure if that is a good time for us as a family. It the start of Track season, my husband is our High School coach & my son is on the 8th grade team. Plus my nephew is on the Baldwin Wallace Track Team & I'm going to be going to some of his meets. I need to be able to move around for that & I'm a Sub Teacher. But I don't want to postpone it too long b/c I can't lose too much weight between now & surgery. Can't drop below 35 BMI. I'm currently 39.4. Sorry this was so long. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
The ultimate battle RNY vs lap band vs sleeve?
Stevehud replied to ThruChristICan's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
put simply the best advice on this is no advice. you have to find what will work for you. For me it was simply a lot of what has been restated i didn't want my digestive tract rerouted, i didn't want the higher risk of dumping syndrome etc. I eliminated the band based on complications and the fact i couldn't get past the implant part of things and also did not want to make a change that is only temporary and could easily be reversed. I needed that stability of knowing i could sabotage myself simply by having the change undone. But as I have said, these are all personal choices, you have to make them for yourself. Good luck with whatever you decide, its not a contest or battle, its all about you. -
I had band to bypass revision on 3/28. I had my band removed on 12/17 due to complications. I had no problem getting approved, just had to stay above BMI requirements, which wasn't a problem around the holidays, lol. Good luck! Sent from my LG-H631 using the BariatricPal App
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Complications ;(
Liliana Arleen replied to Autumnjazz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow I am sorry you are going through this. I never had any complications with my sleeve and I still don't have. I hope you feel better soon -
Complications ;(
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Autumnjazz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Oh wow, I'm sooo sorry to hear about your complications! I pray you will heal and get well soon. Are you on liquids only? What are you ingesting? Your stomach is already hyper sensitive, it could be that what you are eating/drinking just isn't being accepted by your sleeve. Just a thought, I honestly don't know what it could be. If necessary keep in close contact with your surgeon. *hugs* -
Has anyone seen this article regarding WLS?
valzie replied to Qvrfullmidwife's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
There is always risk in surgery. I know a guy who went in for a hip replacement and was ready to go home and died of a blood clot. Things happen. However more patients die from gastric bipass than lapband. The risks and complications are few. Everyone is entitiled to thier opinion and each one of us have to make our own dicisions. It is up to each of us to do our homework and feel comfortable with what we decide. -
I learned about these complications from a noted surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital noted as the World's Best Hospital in the New England Journal of Medicine. I was told that all hospitals are "cutting back on the bypass" as much as they can because of these types of complications which are not SO rare. I never would post anything like this if I weren't certain I could trust the source
