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My surgery is scheduled in nine days. I am starting to get scared. Not really second thoughts, but maybe they are a little. I'm 38 years old. 6' tall & 331 lbs. BMI is 44. Reasons for sleeving.... 1. I have 5 young children, & want to be a role model for them. 2. I want to be able to be active with my children. 3. I want to look good & be desirable to my wife. 4. I, ME, THIS guy, wants to look good & feel good about myself. 5. I want to get rid of my Sleep Apnea. 6. My family has a history of diabetes & heart problems that I'd rather not get. 7. I don't want to die early. 8. I'm sick of getting winded walking up stairs. 9. I'm sick of being fat. Reasons for being a little unsure.... 1. Scared about missing food. I am not a grazer. I just eat too big portions. I love eating a huge steak & a few glasses of wine. 2. Scared about not being able to go out with my buddies & drink 7 or 8 beers & have a good time. 3. Could I lose the weight again on my own? Better question: Could I keep it off this time? (I've lost 100lbs. twice before, only to regain.) Exercise isn't an issue with me either---after my last big weight loss I did 6 marathons & a full Ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, & 26.2 mile run)---finished it in 15 hours. :-) 4. It's irreversible. 5. A little worried about dying in the surgery, although that's probably just nerves talking. Ok, so I realize that my 1st 2 reasons for being unsure are pretty sick in my opinion, & underscore my real problem...I'm addicted to food & self-control. I feel like I could lose weight on my own, but never keep it off. I guess my reasons for doing this (myself & my family) FAR outweigh the fears, but I just wanted to put out there what I'm thinking. Maybe other people have felt very similar to how I feel. If you did, please tell me your story.
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There is a recipe section in this forum with some good ideas and if you look on line, there are enough good, weight loss ideas to keep you busy for quite a while.
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Low BMI with excess skin.
TheGamer replied to noellegz1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Age, weight, skin resilience, and other factors play in to if you'll have it, and if so, how much. Generally though, the younger you are with less weight = less excess skin and better elasticity. -
Hi everyone. I'm 5'1" weight of 215 by BMI is 40. I'm so nervous about excess skin after my surgery. Has anyone ever not had excess skin after surgery? I head low BMIers could possibly not have excess skin depending on how much you loose. Thanks in advance for your help!
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amazing. I came here after a hiatus to say almost the same thing except I haven't been able to get on track. I was divorced in January, have been battling for custody of my children and have alot of new stress at work. I have regained about 50 lbs I had worked soooo hard to lose. I need an adjustment but am so ashamed of myself I can't make the appointment. I met a wonderful, supportive woman and she has watched me fail. she hasn't said anything but I fear she's not happy with my weight gain wich adds more stress that the relationship could falter. I am unsure what to do. I am sick of being like this and every day tell myself I am going to get back on track only to fail. I am very depressed and the only thing holding me together right now is the love of my kids. I am hoping that coming here and reading the success stories will motivate me to call my doc and get the band adjusted and get myself out of this rut.
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How far out did it take for you to get to lifting weights?
Will posted a topic in Fitness & Exercise
This might be a man specific topic, I don't know, but when did you start to be able to lift heavy weights? I want to get into strength training but I'm cautious. -
As a quick recap, Besides my family, I only told two people about my surgery. But they ended up telling a lot of other people, so basically almost everyone I know now knows. Fortunately everyone has been very supportive, asking How I'm doing and congratulating me for doing this for myself. Well today I went in to get my nails done (the one girlie thing I do for myself ) and as soon as I walk in my nail tech says "you've got to tell me how you've lost so much weight and don't tell me it's exercise and diet 'cause that's crap" Well with a salon full of people, I tried to hum and haw around it awhile but finally told her about the surgery. She and another patron were intrigued and full of questions. After the gossip session was all over she asked me why I never said anything before (I had actually been in there 6 days postop ) and I told her it was embarrassing to me that I was such a big fat cow that I had to have surgery to lose weight and I didn't want people to be watching my weight loss and gossiping about me. She exclaimed it was nothing to be embarrassed about and if anyone was gossiping it's because they would be jealous of me getting skinny and they didn't have the balls to do what I did. I seriously can't believe what supportive responses I've gotten from everyone so far and I'm so grateful I don't have any horrible, jealous haters in my life.
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I just celebrated my one year anniversary! I have lost 106lbs, which was 77% excess weight lost. I have to admit that I am still feeling lost, and fat(does that ever go away?) I feel like I sabotage myself. My weight has been EXACTLY the same since February, and it is super frustrating. I weigh 166lbs and can't seem to lose anything else. On a positive note, I just got approved for skin removal on my stomach, yay! [ATTACH]44232[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]44235[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]44236[/ATTACH]
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May 21 will be 1 year for me also, have lost about 130lbs in 10 months and have been holding same weight for about 2 months, can be frustrating. weight is kind of up and down, hoping to snap out of this.still working out and eating right.
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For some reason, I was thinking Sept 29 is my 1 month, but it was actually Sept 26. Started going to the gym about two weeks ago...no lifting yet, just cardio. No problems so far with food intake and no pain anywhere. My pre- surgery weight Sept 24 was 237. As of today I am 197! So far it's been a smooth ride... Especially the weight loss! I think at week 3, I thought I was hitting the dreaded "stall", but was wrong! Knock on wood...please no stall soon! My wife and sons are now noticing that I'm getting smaller and smaller. Good luck everyone!
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Thanks for joining my pity party
the best me replied to fiveholts714's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
On your other thread, you said "How did I get like this?" and I know too well how you are feeling. I got so tired of being tired. So tired of not being my best (hence, the screen name...the best me...because I wasn't and I want to be) and so tired of wanting to try and being forever discouraged. ENOUGH!!! Somewhere, I got some gumption. I joined Curves, then switched to a gym with childcare and exercised faithfully for a year. I lost and kept off about 20 pounds of my 240+. I wanted more and couldn't find it. Then I found LBT. Hope began. YES!!! Never apologize here for whining. This is the BEST place for it. Whine and whine all you need to! It's so hard to whine elsewhere when you feel noone else understands. Certainly not the manicured size 4's. Find your gumption. Go get 'em, girl!!! Sounds like hubby is a wonderful person. You will need his support. It helps alot. How much weight are you trying to lose? Hang in there. Don't go far because this is the BEST support group available. (((hugs))) -
I'm a single mom.. Am I selfish for doing this?
Pinkbetty replied to Pinkbetty's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you everyone! I cannot BELIEVE how much weight you have lost! Am working on that will, btw. Wow, I can't wait! Dang passport card is taking too long! You have no idea what your encouragement means to me. My size 2 friends think I'm insane and too lazy to get a trainer. -
Nancy, I am one of the few that wasnt so thrilled with my band at first - we talked about this in Galveston. But now my journey has taken a turn. After many thoughts on my dissapointment, I realized that it was due to my doctor and his staffs untruths - not my band! Just back from my Thanksgiving "vacation", this trip made me realize a few things... I am much happier and content then I have ever been, I am no longer shy or embaressed to meet new relatives or friends, and the big one is (and I steal this one from YOU) I no longer look to see if I am the biggest person in the room. This band has given me hope - hope for a better life, hope for a happier life, hope for a healthier life. Funny how alot of us never realized how unhappy we were and that our weight had such a impact on this.
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Thank you, Nancy, for your eloquent and inspiring message. It sounds as if you are just beginning a new life at 50: you've lost over 60 pounds, and you've gained strength and confidence. May the new year bring you even more insight, health, and happiness.
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I finally felt thinner yesterday, but refuse to weigh until Wednesday, that's my weigh day. I was disappointed in my weight loss too, as I am eating so much less, you would think it would just fall off, but it's like my body has a mind of it's own, and is holding on to that fat, I hope my body gives in soon, and the weight really starts coming off. Everyone on here says it will. Good luck
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Had my 6 weeks post op visit yesterday everything looking good, pulled labs interested to see how they are looking. I have lost 28 lbs I feel like that's pretty slow but dr says average is 3-5 lbs per week and I am in that range. Seems I am getting my protein in any ideas to boost my weight loss? I faithfully take my vitamins, drink my water or crystal light, been walking although my knee limits that some, just any special food ideas or exercise ideas would be appreciated, don't think I'm in the stall phase it's just slow but I'm not complaining, still excited about my journey and committed to seeing this through. Thanks everyone!
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Head changes vs. Body changes (Long)
leatha_g replied to claraluz's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That's a great post, Nancy. To me, this is what banding is truly all about: Regaining one's self inside as well as out. Somehow, in gaining the weight, we trade our true selves off. I know that once the new year begins and I can get some of these additional surgery appointments that I've had to deal with behind me, I really do need to find myself a counselor. Although I've seen them sporadically in the past, I really do need to get to work on some of the issues which are still causing me to pick the wrong foods despite the fact that my brain knows better, among other things. I think this experience is a whole transformation which just takes time and diligence. One I'm glad to tackle and luckily, with the band, it's okay that it's a gradual process, for life! Thank you for sharing. I wish you continued success and great new experiences with this endeavor! You've done a great job in regaining Nancy! -
I had surgery on 8/23/06 and my gas pain was in my shoulder. What help to relieve the pain was walking, non weight bearing upper body workout, warm fluids, and no cold liquids but it took 10 days to resolve.
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water retention after 4 weeks post surgery.... no weight loss
supriya posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi All had my surgery 11th of august. gained 6 pounds right after surgery.. lost that weight afer 2 -3 days. weight loss after that was gradual. but since the last week, right after i started pureed food, no weight loss, actually gained 3 lbs. swollen ankles and abdomen. anything that i doing wrong ? please help me with your suggestions. -
You will. You are gaining muscle which weighs more than fat. You also were pumped full of fluids and more than likely haven't lost that yet. Don't sweat it. It will happen. Sent from my SM-G800R4 using the BariatricPal App
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Pain is subsiding a little more each day. Walking definitely helps. Feeling up to taking a shower today. From surgery on Monday to today I've lost 5 pounds. Promised myself I wouldn't worry about how fast or slow the weight comes off as long as it comes off. So I'll keep strolling along. Sent from my SM-G981V using BariatricPal mobile app
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2 weeks out and I'm stall already
Babbs replied to 100lbgoal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A "stall" a few weeks after surgery is not uncommon, and here's why. Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs. of Water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when a patient is not getting in enough food, the body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. Then when 2 lbs. of glycogen is used a patient will also lose 8 lbs. of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs. that most people lose in the first week of a diet. However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it might even gain for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored. What You Can Do About a Stall or Plateau If a patient is experiencing a post-op weight loss stall or plateau further out there are a few possible causes. First, check that are you really in a stall. If the scale has stopped moving you may be losing inches, so check your measurements. -
Congratulations and welcome to your new life! Stay connected here. Walk a lot. Karate chops on the neck and shoulder helped me. Every day you should feel a little better, not worse. Stay off the scale. It will drop but then you will gain a bit after a couple of weeks. Don't let that discourage you. Stay on plan and you will start to lose consistently. One year from now you will be amazed at your new self. This will also be a glorious summer for you. How exciting!
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I feel the same way. I'll be 4 weeks tomorrow only lost 14lbs. I don't eat very much and I workout. Not happy with my weight loss.
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2 week stall at about 2 1/2 months post op
cyncitygirl replied to canuckpaisa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm living it right now!! I'm doing everything right and nothing!! It's like my body wants to stay at a certain weight. Ugh
