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That is so scary. I can't imagine gaining so much weight so quickly. I hope so! I too was terribly sensitive to hormones, this was suggested as the best alternative since the pills and the ring were a complete disaster for me. At most on both I think I gained 10 lbs pre-surgery, then I stopped taking any BC for 3 years completely. I am still worried because I do feel hunger but I know I haven't been eating at all lately due to stress. I should try focusing less on the sweet cravings and just eat more Protein again. I am going to try and up my fitness time to see if I can push this insane three week stall. I have been feeling myself getting lazy due to the Summer weather! Here is hoping!
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Really, What is the Straight Skinny Post-Op?
hcamp571 replied to Sunshine3073's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I have noticed big changes in my taste buds. The first 2 weeks were really a hard time for me. I wanted to eat everything in sight. It was like my cravings were supercharged. This drive me crazy, especially bc I couldn't eat anything. But then, it magically disappeared and I don't care to eat now. If I do have a random craving I usually end up spitting it out bc it tastes different. -
I'm one month out and I feel nauseous 80% of the time. Nothing sounds good and I really don't want to eat, ever. I force myself to eat but it's typically a Protein bar, and even then I can barely finish 1/2. I still drink most of my protein, and am getting usually 70 grams a day, however, I only get about 300 ish calories sometimes up to 450. It's not the food that makes me feel sick, it's just all the time. I actually hate having to eat bcs i never feel hungry and always feel sick. . It's quite miserable. Anyone experience this? Does it go away?
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costco just opened up in my town. I went there and I was so excited bc it has all sorts of amazing things designed for people with WLS--little individual mozzarella cheeses, 4 oz containers of chicken salads (so delicious, 14 grams of Protein, 140 calories) individual hummuses. Boxes of small Greek yogurts! Lots of Protein shakes (although I hate almost all such shakes and am desperate for other sources of protein). It is amazing what makes me excited these days. Also, although I thought my weight loss was slow (and it is compared to many people) today (six weeks post op) my pants literally fell off me. That was pretty exciting.
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In the first few days of my new life...
klo319 replied to hcwild's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 more days on liquids... Counting down to soft foods.. I can't wait. This weekend was hard bc I was at a family BBQ with AMAZING food and did not have one bite. I drank my shake. Drank water, had some yogurt and then later some cottage cheese.. That was it. I don't think a scrambled egg will ever taste so good! How is everyone else doing? -
So I started my weight at 216 lbs and now after 3 weeks I'm 194, but I honestly still feel the same and I even feel fatter now, idk why? When I look in the mirror it looks like I've just gotten fatter? And I'm worried I'm not going to lose a lot of weight bc I'm not taking the protein powder? It's really hard for me to take the protein powder mostly bc I'm so sick of milk bashed shakes...so idk if I've actually not lost any actual fat or if it's just self esteem
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I do wish I could get all my protein from whole foods but I just can't eat enough. Love apple and almond or Peanut Butter but 2T has only 4g protein for the 190 calories and a quest bar has 20 for 170 calories. I can really only eat half of either above servings at a time bc of my restriction so I often opt for half a quest bar and 10g protein vs the 4 for an apple and 1T nut butter. Edited to clarify the counts above don't include the apple which is about 60-70 calories and all carbs no protein.
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Anyone have to have 5 years consecutive medically diagnosed o morbid obesity?? I have anthem bc/bs and my policy now says nothing about the 6 months but the 5 years which I don't have as I've only had insurance since march1st...am self employed and could never afford it prior
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I believe you need the 6 months of continuous medically supervised weigh ins with your pcp. I have anthem be/bs and mine did say that until I think it was changed a month ago. Now mine says I need 5 consecutive years of diagnoses morbid obesity. If you call your insurance company they should be able to tell you what the requirements are in your policy! Good luck ???? the insurance part is what makes me most nervous!!!
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What do you say?
More than this replied to Adrianabelle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Oh & the woman that lost 100 pounds on WW? Different strokes for different folks...& let's see how long she keeps it off! I can write a book on a typewriter but why would I if I had a computer? Someone should tell her we have something BETTER now, lol. A tool that will help us that works better than WW. One we will have for the rest of our lives. Tell her to wake up to the new world. You don't have to knit a blanket after you have shorn your sheep & spun your wool...you can now purchase it online with a couple of keystrokes...sorry again, but I guess I am fed up with backwards people this weekend. I have a neighbour whose lawn was gorgeous. I asked him what he was using & he wouldn't tell me....so what happened? He went on vacation & the person who cut his lawn cut it too short...we had really hot days & voila....crappy lawn....its soooooo funny....now he's out there almost everyday trying to repair it, while he looks around to make sure people aren't seeing what he is applying...don't be like that person...if you can help someone by telling them how you are doing it, then do so....otherwise karma WILL come back to bite you, lmao Lol...sorry about getting on my soap box....I'll get off now -
Need to drop 30lbs for surgeon
mrsob1 replied to mrsob1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you so much. I'm so tormented by this weight. I think once I finally got the courage to ask for help and decided to have WLS I realized how fed up I really am and how it really is effecting so many aspects of my life and the lives of those around me. -
Hi, I am new to this site. I have struggled with my weight since puberty but then at 17 I went to basic training and got incredibly fit. Then I finished high school and by the time I should have went to AIT I had gained too much weight and was discharged. I was about 210 by then, being 5'8. Then my husband left me 2 years later and I gained another 20 lbs. Then I met an amazing man that I am married to today, I got pregnant and I skyrocketed all the way up to 333 lbs. My son is now 3 and in those 3 years I have stayed between 305 and 320 and I am at a loss for what to do. I am EXHAUSTED all the time and my son deserves a mom that can play with him and that will be alive to see him get married and have his own kids. So after a year of considering gastric sleeve (I have a friend who has nothing but great things to say about her experience) I finally scheduled my consultation for August 24 2015. I'm not sure if I should even be getting my hopes up yet but I really hope this all works out. I need to become healthier for my son and to be a better example. Any advice on the beginning steps of this process?? I have BC/BS by the way.
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Is there any savings on food after surgery ?
jess9395 replied to shaqkhi's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Eating out yes for sure! At home not so much bc as others have said, I buy higher quality and expensive Protein powder! -
Im 1 week out. Since surgery, Ive been able to add yogurt and more milk products. However, Ive been extremely lightheaded, exhausted and dizzy the last 2 days. My lips even feel tingly when Im up or move too fast. I also have diarrhea with bad cramps. Im not complaining too much about that bc I havent gone since before surgery. But my question is- how do you know you are lactose intolerant? I had a small cheat today. The kids had tacos so I had a tiny bit of sour cream, cheese and some taco meat flavoring. I instantly got cramps. I am wondering if its bc I did that (I mashed it up very well and ate slow, it was maybe an ounce worth) or if its bc Im lactose intolerant. I have also seen that this could be signs of anemia. What can I take for that? Im going to call my surgeons office tomorrow but wanted to check here first...any ideas?
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Do I need a Pizza Funeral
sarahbee replied to ShareeB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've done tortilla pizzas and those are great for a craving. I've also had regular pizza - today actually I had a slice of thin crust pizza from papa johns. I'm 2 mos out. Was full after a slice but man, don't love how many calories they are with so little protein. So I'll be sure to keep it to special occasions. Esp bc I love pizza and that's probably what got me where I am! -
Is there any savings on food after surgery ?
OKCPirate replied to shaqkhi's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am spending the same, but I now go to Whole Foods and get a quarter pound of "grass fed, organic" meats. If you are going to be able to eat 3-4 ozs of something, I want it to taste really good. So it's all quality over quantity. -
I got approved! Sept. 22
Austin1966 replied to acsabon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats to you!!!!!!....You had a low BMI correct?...I'm BCBS Fed with a BMI 35 with mild Sleep Apnea (have CPAP machine). Also have had High Blood Pressure for 4 years. I pray I get approved also. -
The more I read these boards, the more I realize that the "all-or-nothing," "black-or-white," "perfection-or-failure" thinking that has plagued me my entire life is much more common than I thought and is especially so among those who struggle with obesity. I guess I've always subconsciously bought into the BS idea that fat=lazy, and so I felt that I had even failed at being a perfectionist! Something I continue to worry about is keeping myself balanced in this new life. When I was a teen, I constantly beat myself up over the fact that I failed at being anorexic... in my mind, that was the goal. What could be more perfect than achieving total control over your eating? (BTW, I was a ballet dancer in a pre-professional company in the era before Misty Copeland and her badass muscles, so this was tacitly encouraged) Yes, now I understand that anorexia is the complete opposite of having control--instead you're being controlled by a disease. But I already see myself getting freaked out when my macros are a few grams off for the day (even though my PA and NUT have said not to get too hung up on keeping track of the numbers), and I struggle with comparing myself unfavorably to others on these boards who never touch anything made with flour ever again (if that's the yardstick of success, I'm already a failure). Yeah... I'm going to be in therapy for awhile!
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Surgeon Submission to Insurance Delays
shellyd88 replied to ryanadam's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've seen many people saying this has happened to them as well I had some difficulty as well seems like they are very slow in getting things rolling and staying organized my issue was get this that or the other test or records from any Drs u see etc and it seemed they never " received" faxes so I got really sick of the BS so I went to each dr got my records and asked for copy's all reports tests CDs of any X-rays ultrasounds etc anything I had to get done I never gave them the only copy's of anything always had my own copy's I also made sure I brought with me to hospital the day of surgery a copy of everything in case they said oh we don't have this or that and it actually happened they said I didn't take the correct dosage of blood thinners etc I said ughh yes I did here's my receipt here's a photo of the bottle where's the lab I'll go tested right now well they decided it wasn't necessary I swear I think they slow things down on purpose they either overbook or can't for some reason get their shit together I work with attorneys so I have some experience with BS and their lack of focus and organization also time management makes one wonder how they ever got a law degree lol -
In the first few days of my new life...
klo319 replied to hcwild's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all, I have been MIA for a bit.. So glad we have had new people join us! It's a nice little club. So I am now 8 days post surgery. I saw the Dr. When I was 6 days out. She said I could drive! Who hoo. My freedom is back. I felt like a new woman. So, she has allowed me to add yogurt, oatmeal, farina, cottage cheese to my choices of things to have on top of protein shakes. It was so exciting to use a utensil! I have felt better everyday. A little less gassy. Less burps as I drink. This morning I weighed myself and I am down 13 pounds... Holy crap! I have a little pain near my belly button incision, but that is about it. Today was my hubby's birthday, it was a challenge. I went to a specialty store and bought fresh made ravioli is for him and homemade Italian sausage. It smells great in the crock pot when I got home.. I cooked it all, served him and the boys and then walked away... It was tough! So, I feel like I am grazing on things. Shakes, yogurt etc. and I stop after a few bites bc I am afraid of getting too full. Does that sound weird? Anyway, safe travels to our friends heading home. Know that I was feeling like you 2 days out, questioned why I did this, but it is getting better.. Little by little! -
BCBS Fed - anyone have revision approved?
brayd_mommy09 replied to VDLT's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Congrats!!! I have BCBS fed and I'm waiting for approval! I hope I get approved too! -
read what I wrote on the botton..my doc said I can drink after a month..realistically were young n are gonna drink so everyone jumping down ur throat is bs.. ur not a monster for asking it's a valid question
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Hi guys!! I have anthem bc/bs of Maine individual policy and just found out today that they require the 5 year medically diagnosed obesity! I have just gotten insurance in March as I am self employed and don't have these years of documentation! I'm just curious if anyone has had this same requirement! Thanks a bunch Shawna -
Dear god...WHY AM I THIS WAY? CARBS!
armywife79 replied to armywife79's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you Rustbel, I am just so fed up with me right now! My son is a total Gym rat, I guess I could commit to going with him so I have to or he will know I didn't. My husband is an ARMY Ranger so, I could so the same there. My family DOES want to do some of those fun runs with the colored cornstarch being thrown, you know? I could promise we will do one and sign us up for a future event. I just wish I wanted to do this because I wanted this so bad and know I should! You know? I'm just so disappointed with me. I hired an ATTORNEY to sue my insurance for this, it took a YEAR! I had band removal, then this! I mean, why don't I care more?? That's why I say, there is just something wrong with my brain. Who would do all that just to be lax about it after?? IT CRAZY! I know almost all of us here feel like this in some way but, it's exhausting! -
Anyone know the requirements that nned to be met to get approved for WLS on Anthem BC California?
