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Lurker coming out- Surgery on 1 April
nborz replied to nborz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey! I bet you're nervous and excited huh? I know I am... this diet is kicking my butt! I ended up "cheating" somewhat yesterday, although my doctor said that the first week of the diet I can supplement with a high protein/low carb/fat meal here and there. I still felt guilty and it didn't taste good. -
After You Lose the Weight
Dub replied to GermanShepherdMama's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
In the past month I've taken on the airplane seat..........not a problem. Anytime & anywhere is my new motto. There hasn't been a restaurant booth that I've shied away from. All were very comfortable. In the months ahead I'll be doing the amusement park thing, too......and rollercoasters will be tried. Sitting shirtless at a poolside bar was done last week..........nobody shrieked.....I was relaxed and at ease. Bought a few t-shirts from random surf shops......and they fit just fine. Things are going well. So grateful for my sleeve. -
Anyone use him? I'm going next week for a consult
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:biggrin: I am going to have this done next month (8-08) Could someone tell me what was the wrost part of surgery? And should you give yourself a bout a week to 2 weeks to get over it?
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Hi everyone! I'm 11 days out of from surgery, I had the Gastric Bypass and I'm feeling a little frustrated because I haven't lost anymore weight since that first week of surgery! I'm only down 15lbs. Am I doing something wrong? I feel kind of discouraged! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I also had to do the 6 month diet for my insurance, and I went to the dietician on the bariatric team who will be adivising me on pre and post-op diet. For a small fee ($35 in my case) she set up the program and she documented my weight every two weeks. I finally finished it in mid January and she sent me paperwork to take to my PCP to sign off and mail back. Then it went to insurance. I have been waiting 3 weeks for insurance approval (seems longer than the 6 month diet). My PCP sent me for a stress test and echocardiogram (I work for Cardiologists, so I had them done at work--no out-of-pocket charges, just what insurance paid). If you have picked out a surgeon, check with their office and see if the dietician will supervise the 6 month diet for you. Good luck.
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I have went to several seminars in my area with my mother in law to find to gather information and to do research on doctors. I have also considered the lap band for myself. I have noticed the same group of women/men at the meeting I go to with the same questions about the money and all. I am by far not rich or well off. I live week to week. My insurance does not cover this procedure. By the time I got to this thread I was a little upset. So many people just want a quick fix. Most of us didn't get this way over night and we aren't going to get to our goal weight over night. You also get what you pay for. In the end most of the clinics are going to be about the same when it is all said and done give or take $1000.00. My life is worth a lot more than $1000.00. My mother in law is looking at doing the procedure where it is done as outpatient. Kinda scarey if you ask me!:frown:
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I think acid might affect it if you throw up alot and get acid reflux alot due to pb'ing and such. That is why you have to always be aware of your band and take care of it. I cut out all carbination two weeks before my surgery. I havent had any in over a year. I really would like to try a beer, but I really dont want to risk it.
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I called anthem today to check the status and they said I was just approved today now I wait for my surgeons office to get word and I will be schedule in (looking at a 2 week turn around before surgery). It's exciting and what I want, so why am I anxious?? I'm not as excited as I thought I would be....help!
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I'm looking for some fellow sleevers that will be or have gone though surgery with Dr Teel. Where are you at in your journey? I just finished up yesterday and my paperwork will be submitted this week to UHC. I'm so excited I can barely stand myself...eek:)
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I am almost 10 weeks and got an unfill. I had already gained 7-13 lbs. maybe more. I started freaking out having anxiety attacks about how much weight I am gaining. I am getting big fast. I was 170 lbs I had lost 80lbs total 2 years post opt, and I hadnt been that small since I was a kid. I shopped all the time and love all the clothes and my size. I was finally a 10-12 I'm 5"8". We have been married 4 years so I guess it's time. Anyways, I am reading now and I see all these comments about how others didnt get a complete unfil. I kinda wish I didn't get it all unfilled. I was just so hungry before my unfil. I hope I can lose it all. I understand how how you feel about gaining the weight. I already finding my pants not closing. :confused:
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Gained weight before surgery...
peggers replied to LG1981's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Prob depends on how strict your Dr. is. i have been told that my Dr. is VERY strict. we even have to take a test prior to surgery on all we have learned, and post op requirements. I would do protein and shakes the rest of the week, and water..Good luck:) -
am I in track
DonRodolfo replied to rossy222@yahoo.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You lost an average of 4.5lbs a week and you're not happy with it? That is very good weight loss! -
So am 7 week out of surgery and I just lost 32 ponds...is this normal or is me... I did not lose no wait before surgery ...whats going on with me...an I go to the gym 4 times a week. ..
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Hello, all! I am getting ready to schedule my surgery for sometime in October. I started my "journey" (actually feels a lot like the road to Hell!) in May, 2005. It took a long time for my insurance company to finally deny me for surgery. I will be going to the Mid-West Institute of Bariatric Surgery (Lenexa, Ks.) next week to make my appt. with Dr. Jessie Lopez. Does anyone have any experience with this Doctor or his office? So far, I have had a lot of trouble getting them to return my phone calls when I was trying to make the appt. I will be paying for the surgery on my own---it seems like a LOT of money! BTW-I am 215lbs., 5'4', hoping to get to 130.
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So I am at my 5 week mark and the lbs have been coming off like clockwork, until last week that is. Started at 371, surgery at 330, down to 290 last week, now I have stalled and even gained a pound or two back. I'm starting to freak a little because of it. I just recently went back to actual food, but I eat protein first then veggies, rarely any fat (no fried food or anything). I exercise and walk, although stress over the past week from work is causing sleeping probs. I don't want to see that scale go the wrong way. Any advice?
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One month and noticing a slow down
Airstream88 replied to kalel51's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Are you making your protein and fluid goals? It's really important to get in the prescribed amounts of both. Many people experience a stall at the 3 week mark or so. Your body is just trying to adjust to everything that's happened to it. Keep plugging away and I'm sure it will pick back up. After a loss, my body fluctuates up and down for a few days and then I lose another couple of pounds. I definitely never lose any weight the day after a good workout. I've learned to go with the flow! -
I was told walking first 6 weeks then slowly introduce strength training.
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Ok thank you so much. I'll start this week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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It totally normal. I have the same thing happen to me. Drop consistently then stall for a day or two. No big deal. Focus on your hydration first and foremost. If you are being brutally honest with yourself and following your doctors plan then trust the process.
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I am to be sleeved on October 9th. I attend support groups weekly. This topic was actually just mentioned on Thursday. Some people who have had the surgery already that were there said everything taste the same, others reported mild changes, and some gave examples of when they first got it done that for a week or two everything, for some even water tasted odd. Some said like sand, some said copper, and yes someone said soap. I wouldn't worry, but if u want that extra relief just call your doc to confirm. Best of luck and please send updates. Will be sleeved by doctor Singe at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY on October 9th.
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It's very early in the morning of day three and I am so glad to begin feeling human again. I'm experiencing minimal gas and side pain and making sure that I balance rest with walking. I'm have the most difficulty remembering to sip! Per my Doc's orders, I will begin introducing Protein shakes today and hope for the best. I do hope all my fellow 9/7 Sleevers are doing well. Have a blessed day everyone.
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The entry point for me was to attend an informational seminar. Then make an appt with the surgeon. My insurance required 6 months of dietary supervision by my PCP. Meanwhile, I was required to have an endoscopy, cardiac clearance, a psych eval, lab draw, and nutritional consult. Ended up getting a sleep study as well, which determined that I had severe sleep apnea and this increased my co-morbidity risk factor. The week before surgery, there was another required seminar by the hospital to inform of the surgical and recovery processes. Then surgery, post op followup at 2 weeks, I think. Then 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 months. Then every year for 5 years. Labs done at 6 months, 12 months, and yearly.
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Ok gotta start my Pre-op Next Week!!! I have to follow a low carb/high protein diet for 2-3 weeks prior to surgery which will be on Aug 26th, has anyone done a low carb/high protein diet? is it easy, expensive hard to follow??? i really wanna do this right since i am self pay i dont wanna waste my precious $$$ :ohmy: i have purchased protein drinks low carb bread for sandwiches what else should i make any and all comments greatly appreciated
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I would say first off you aren't eating enough and you aren't meeting Protein goals. I would add at a minimum an afternoon snack something like yogurt with a bit of fruit and a tsp of flax or wheat germ sprinkled on top would also address the constipation issues you previously mentioned. I would look into something like the the Isopure nocarb drinks or Syntrax nectar to help increase your protein and Fluid intake. I would also try walking for at least 15 - 20 minutes a day. Exercise helps jump start your metabolism and appetite. I would also call the doctor. Still having trouble eating at 8 weeks out is not a good thing. ETA: If you can tolerate it. I would even add a tiny bit of spinach to that 1 egg. Spinach had Vitamin A, K, folate, Fiber, Iron and protein. I would also add a tiny bit of Protein powder to the the afternoon yogurt. That would increase your protein intake.
