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Feeling pretty excited -- down 15 lbs!!! My wedding rings feel loose
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Pre Op liquid diet for the next week starts tomorrow. Also had to stop the estrogen. Look out world. The biotch is loose!
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3rd week in a row at the same weight, only 4 more lbs till I can go for skin removal, and 9 more lbs to my final goal.
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Little depressing - went to buy new jeans (just one pair) I have some smaller ones but they just look too tight. Problem, my legs and around my knee apparently have not received the update I have lost 50+ pds. I have a size 16 butt and hips and size 20 legs. I darted the old pants till it looks stupid (like something moved out of the ass of my pants). Glad the weight is going by dang wish it would kinda loose from everywhere at the same time.
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Aug. 9th----date for my skin surgery! I am truly blessed to have this all approved by my insurance.
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Some of my knickers are too loose to wear. Others don't hurt any more.
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I'm so happy about where I am in my Weight loss journey!!! I am 5 months in I have a great handle on my eating-- skin not too flabby--still have big boobs, butt is smaller but it's still a force to be reckoned with! I feel great and my confidence is unexplainable. I feel like i'm 26 again!
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Had my 9 month follow up and have lost 92 pounds. Total weight loss 274. Dr is finally looking into excess skin removal surgeons in my area. Have 43 more pounds to lose before he will refer me to the plastic surgeon. HURRAY!
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This continues to be the best thing I've ever done for my health. My auto-immune arthritis pain is subsiding with zero meds. I do see my rheumy next week to get back on meds because even without pain the inflammation can damage joints. But I haven't felt this good unmedicated for years. Clothes continue having to go in the "giveaway" box for getting too loose. This weekend I'll have to pull down boxes of clothes that are smaller and assess the wardrobe. Getting more active, and feeling generally pretty good. Even cleaned part of my house last night!
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I stepped onto the scales this morning and finally reached the milestone that I was begining to think would never come-ONEDERLAND! Do I have loose, saggy skin? You bet! But I would take that any day of the week over fat filled skin. There is a surgery to help correct that just like there was a surgery to help me get to where I am today. To finally see that number makes me feel even more determined to reach my goal and to maintain that for the rest of my life. So very grateful for my sleeve! Happy Monday everyone:)
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@BigViffer you are so right about that! Now to lose the last thirty or so pounds and start living at goal. The biggest challenge will be maintaining.
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4th Fill today. I'm now at 5.25 cc's. Definitely feeling restriction. I'm having trouble with choosing foods I can eat. I tried a piece of fish today and got stuck. No bueno! Not really loosing a whole bunch of weight either... hmm. Any suggestions on food would be great because I'm getting pretty tired of these shakes. Help!
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maybe since you are just feeling the restriction you should try some high protein liquids to get those in and then really really chew your food. I know that when I first started I had to bite, chew and wait and min or two to make sure I wasn't over doing it. Try a work out plan to lost some weight, a lot of people weight til they have lost significant amount of weight but I feel that the sooner you start the healthier you are and easier it becomes over time. The more muscle you add the more calories you burn and since muscle is leaner you looker thinner when weight loss isn't happening!
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my zumba leggings are loose, I lost weight or I had them on backwards... I'm going for I lost weight!
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JenCoBu's Odyssey
CocoaRNYBBCPromsFanInUS added images to a gallery album in Before and After Gastric Bypass Photos
From a 'Butter-pillar' to a 'Catter-fly'! LOL! Under Reconstruction and Improved Management. The weight of my flesh has been a burden for 42 years since the age of 5 and half when my parents & I were transferred from Germany (U.S. Army Brat) to Ft. Lewis, WA the Summer of '75. That's when my pituitary glands jumped the track. Oh I was born 6lbs. 7oz, but in 1976 (by this time we were stationed in Maryland) because my mom was befuddled as to why her little Jenny was busting out all over; esp. in the chest area as well as gaining wt. So at age 6 I was diagnosed by a Captain that was a pediatrician that saw cases like mine overseas. I had PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY. Couldn't stop my inherited DNA either. So you couldn't stop this runaway freight train and the only casualty in this wreck was me. I was a physically active girl, ate about the same as any other kid & later adolescent. But my body wasn't breaking down anything. Frustrated from that along with being bullied and beaten up almost ritualistically, and humiliated by family members, I was suicidal by age 9. Only 2 dear elem. school friends kept me sane... and alive; but they never knew that. Well into teendom, young adulthood, womanhood, i was bulimic, I worked out, I starved. You name it. Desperation makes you do/ try anything. The only thing shrinking was my bank account. Long story short, it wasn't until I was 45 & practically destitute, sickly and agoraphobic after ballooning up even moreso in weight and suffering 2 very bad falls, I qualified for Medicaid/ Care Source Ins. and my first case worked pleaded with Visiting Physicians Assn. to accept me in their care, esp. since I can't drive (no license but have had a Passport since I was 10mos. old). My 1st PCP had mobile x-ray techs, and other specialist come to my apt. In the end I finally learned I not only had HYPOthyroidism, but that it was UNDER developed. My vindication & Redemption. I cried because I knew it had to be something that contributed to the maddening weight gain, the yo-yo'ing. I was never an over eater. So all of my earlier, healthy, traditional weight loss methods for decades failed because of this culprit. Add insult to injury I became type 2 diabetic at 44/45 too. I refused insulin. Telling them I'll do my damnedest to lose what I can and reduce my blood sugar through altering my food consumption & with exercise from a phys. therapist that came to my flat. I was too hvy for my frame to exercise properly, walking was chore, especially with bone loss to boot. And I was, and still am, self conscious being seen by people. Having lived in NYC you'd think I could handle masses of people. But I can't. But I'm learning. Slow & steady. With all my efforts and my necessary "surgical intervention", and those doctors, therapists, nurses & personal assistants and my BFF, I can LIVE & live better and healthier, not merely exist. Also, I no longer have type 2 diabetes, but I still test because I'm 'prone' to it. Better safe than sorry. People don't live long in, what remains of, my family. So I have to live. My nieces/ great and great-great nieces look up to & stay in touch with me always. I need to do right by my standards, give them someone to look up to, and do special things to honor my late husband whom i lost 16 yrs ago in 2003, but I couldn't at that time. I currently started at Planet Fitness & go super early to avoid crowds and will restart my aqua therapy late fall of 2019. Desperately trying to lose more & more weight so I can 1. get a receptionist job outside my apartment to earn a real paycheck and 2, have skin removal surgery w/ breast reduction & lift. Then COOL SCULPTING much later after that. Btw, the gent in the tux w/ me in pink (2010) is an ex bf, NOT my wonderful late husband, Michael. He's the one standing next to me in the dark blue denim 2 pc dress on my niece's deck outside in 2002 immediately after breakky [as you can see by his tummy. It was gone by 1pm that day]. He was the sweetest English muffin I ever met LOL! (he was a Londoner, a published author and my former boss ). And my greatest supporter of my aspirations. So that being said, enjoy my pics. Toodles! -
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Cryssi 2016 to 2019
crystal.davis2014 added images to a gallery album in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From 360 to 220. Still some weight to loose but I am happy and healthy! -
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I ordered the Barbecue Protein Crisps here from BariatricPal, and find them quite tasty. The Ranch flavour, not so much. They are very filing and have a satisfying crunch.
I continue to shrink, and am amazed at the changes all over my body. Visually, it is striking to me. In the mirror, I look thin to my eyes, but I don't feel thin, although I can see more bones and veins and tendons and floppy skin. Cardio-wise, It takes a lot more effort to get my heart rate up and I'm now monitoring which heart zone I can get into and for how long. My resting heart rate is the lowest it's ever been.
If I think about it, and I left myself feel it for a time, I weep (like, boohoo cry) with joy. I am so grateful to myself, and proud of myself for having the courage to have taken the leap to better health.
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FYI. I'm going to discuss poop! I'm a Registered Nurse x16yrs. It's possible this might be to much information for some but I'm not gonna sugar coat my info/experience. I hope some find this much detail helpful.
Post op gastric sleeve 8 days out. The first day/night was AWFUL. I believe the majority of discomfort was from all the gas placed in the abdomen during surgery. Day 3 I started have less pain from the gas yet the spasm/pulling/tightness in right lower quadrant of abd. continues to this day (maybe a 4 on the pain scale w/ 10 being worst). I recommend WALK, splint your abdomen w/ a small pillow to cough/sneeze/laugh/try to have a bowel movement!
Speaking of bowel movements, my Doctor did not have me do a liquid fast 2 wks prior to surgery, only 24 hrs prior to day of. I was unable to pass gas or have a bowel movement until day 6 and that was with the help of Miralax on day 5 ( note I did take the pain med's/Lortab the first 3 days). I have no problem taking in H2O as I'm a water snob so this wasn't the issue. FYI. Narcotics can increase constipation. I recommend the Miralax, I purchased individual dose pkg's which make it simple to take on the road/convenient. Bowel movements should return to pre surgery consistency if not discuss w/ your MD.
It was difficult to urinate ( minimal volume/stream) the 1st 3 days as well, I assume due to gas and swelling in the abd. cavity, 8 days out and the all things back to normal in that department.
No appetite, only thirst first 3 days. I started the Protein shakes my local health food store offered NutraBio 100% whey protein iso. 25 grams protein in one scoop and it tastes clean no after taste/grit. I started to notice a desire to eat on day 3. I found heating up Lipton soup mix or ckn soup from a can and straining out the solid bits extremely fulfilling. Now day 8 I want to have something of substance in my belly. I'm not sure if it's hunger or habit. I am still cooking meals for my family. I bought some ice cream last night and that made a huge difference in my attitude/energy/outlook. I've noticed many different diet recommendations throughout my research in regards to the liquid phase of the diet. My surgeon wants everything low carb, low fat, calories 700-900. That is a bit extreme for me I beleive. I've already gone back to work (day 5/modified w/ no lifting over 15 pds) and couldn't make it through the day on that limited amt of calories. I've been blending canned soups to liquid consistency the last few days, loads of yogurt, popsicles and yes protein shakes. Tonight I needed something with richer consistency so I made myself a small bowl of mashed potatoes maybe 2oz. I felt so Satisfied and afterward, the idea of another week on a Liquid diet didn't seem so disappointing/unattainable.
The most dramatic changes I've noticed to my body since having the surgery is the overall inflammation/bloating in my face/abdomen is 70% resolved, my skin is 90% clearer and I don't feel the need to take my bra off the second I put it on ( strange I know). I am thrilled with my choice to have this procedure thus far. I feel much better when I listen to my body and not just blindly follow the strict eating regimen ordered by my MD. I'm not encouraging anyone to go against your MD's recommendations but for me, listening to my body and making small adjustments is making this journey more positive/manageable.
To date I've lost 13 pds and it's only day 8 post op.
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VSG surgery was on 4 January and I am very happy with the progress. I am just on 30kgs down and within a very healthy BMI. My clothes fit well, but my skin is pretty nasty saggy - a small price to pay for health and wellbeing. My hair has finally stopped shedding at a great rate of knots, pardon the pun, and I've just had my first haircut by a lovely lady who has had a bypass. She really understood my concerns and assured me she can see good healthy growth coming through now.
It's coming out of winter down here in Australia and I'm looking forward to not being as hot and sweaty as usual this summer, and being able to wear a bathing suit at the beach without feeling embarrassed.
Onwards and upwards 🙂
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Hi everyone!!! I hope all is well.
After a bariatric Surgery/gastric bypass procedure and a patient loses over 100lbs/has a lot of loose skin............. does that SAME Surgeon perform a tummy tuck and a loose skin removal for the patient/ does health insurance cover it?
I will be sure to ask the Surgeon when I have my initial meeting with him/her 2 months from now.
Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Summer time
highfunctioningfatman commented on BayougirlMrsS's gallery image in Before and After Lap Band Photos
I have to admit that I saw a picture of you in a bikini at the bottom of a page and thought no way was this girl ever overweight. I checked out your albums and I looked at your before pictures and thought that you were cute but still couldn't picture you loosing like you did. I read some of your posts and saw some of your journey. I came back to the gallery and looked at some of your final pictures. I have to say... damn girl, you got hot! Congratulations! -
Hello, I'm new to the site. Decided to join after reading a very informative article that was posted on Facebook about slider foods. I was not taught this prior to my surgery by the nutritionist, I have been referred to a new one on next Wednesday for Diabetes and my Gastric Sleeve. I'm going back and forth with gaining and loosing in a particular pound area and I'm getting discouraged, so I hope the nutritionist can help me.I am one year, 2 months and 15 days post surgery and nowhere near where I want to be...but now I know why...slider foods. I will learn as much about slider foods as I can so I know what to stay away from...wish me luck guys.
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Urgent: I am 4 months out on my Gastric Sleeve surgery and my hair is starting to fall out and thin out really bad I am taking my vitamins and also a hair,skin and nail vitamin with Biotin but I’m really uncomfortable with losing my hair has anyone have or had this problem and do you have any suggestions on what I can do for this😞😞
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I can only offer sympathy, sorry. It happens to a lot of people and doesn't seem to be anything to do but wait it out. Hair is in one of two phases every three months, resting or growing. I read it can take a year to stop shedding - likely in 4 months I will be crying over mine. You could try a wig or opt for a short fluffy haircut.
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Sue is right. The hair loss is from the shock of the surgery, and usually falls out from month 3 to 9ish postop. It should grow back starting at your 1 year surgiversary. Most people seem to lose about half their hair, evenly over the head.
No way to prevent it. Nutrition now will help it once it starts regrowing.
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My stall is over
Im excited and I think I will start out on the treadmill tonight and go get some things to do strength training tonight Im excited to be loosing again even if its just 2 lbs I have almost made it to 50lbs im excited to have this time to do great things for me today will be a good day
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Go you! Once I started exercising, the weight has been steadily coming off and my clothes fit so much better.
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Happy for you
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SO today is day 10 and I started my diet at 224 and am know at 216 lbs. When i first got my pamphlet i thought this would be easy because I thought I could control my self. But dear god this has been the hardest journey of my life. Childbirth was more straightforward than not eating. I have had more cravings for things that I never really ate since I started. I won't lie I have cheated but food high in proteins. I felt discouraged until I saw I was loosing weight but right know this journey is extremely hard. I salute all who are currently doing their diets and those of you who are long pass this stage. ::) just a few more days to go.
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Yes it did. I was on pre-op for 2 weeks and managed to lose about 19lbs before I went under. Surgery went fine. The biggest advise I can give is start moving as soon as you feel up for it. Even if it is walking +/- 5 minutes at first. I had my operation on Wednesday morning. I was home Thursday afternoon and just walking around my house for a few minutes. Come Friday afternoon I was taking short walks up and down the sidewalk. It really help especially if you get gas pain in the shoulder area like most do after laparoscopic based surgery.
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