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ONEderland! It took one year.
kcuster83 replied to Sunnyway's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
yeaaa, I am built the same way. Even at my biggest, I always carried my weight in my torso with skinny legs. It is like a Elephant on stilts. UHG! lol Now, I am just straight... like a thick green bean no shape what so ever. Oh well. at least I am healthier and smaller! -
Failed RNY and RNY Revision & Constant Hunger
Bee kami replied to Melosgirl's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
It’s important to Relax! Use the tools set before you. Keep talking this out. A lot of it is mentally and emotionally charged. Center those two and ease in right behind the physical aspects. It’s so easy to have transfer addiction and obsession. I’m telling you that I experienced mental fatigue that set off a chain of reactions in my body system after system. The mind is very powerful and it can impact so much. So I believe it you trust the tools provided, make a plan and don’t deviate from the plan. Be comfortable with yourself, forgive yourself for regain and keep your course of action. You will be successful. I am 20 years out and have experience just about everything that comes with having weight loss surgery. I am also a pharmacist and have been like a community resource for the docs in my circle. It was a struggle to keep the weight off and to get back on track after regain. sw 296 lw: 126 regain weight 177 cw 145-150. But it is possible. -
Lost all of my 2020 regain in the past 2 months!
Bee kami replied to _Shane_'s topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Yay!!!! Me too I am 20 years out and have experience just about everything that comes with having weight loss surgery. I am also a pharmacist and have been like a community resource for the docs in my circle. It was a struggle to keep the weight off and to get back on track after regain. sw 296 lw: 126 regain weight 177 cw 145-150. But it is possible. Any updates? How’s are journey going now? -
I am 20 years out and have experience just about everything that comes with having weight loss surgery. I am also a pharmacist and have been like a community resource for the docs in my circle. It was a struggle to keep the weight off and to get back on track after regain. sw 296 lw: 126 regain weight 177 cw 145-150. But it is possible. Did you get the help you needed? It’s been a while since you posted, how are you doing now? Any Update?
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I am 20 years out and have experience just about everything that comes with having weight loss surgery. I am also a pharmacist and have been like a community resource for the docs in my circle. It was a struggle to keep the weight off and to get back on track after regain. sw 296 lw: 126 regain weight 177 cw 145-150. But it is possible. 2020 and 2021 broke me mentally and physically. I was a front line healthcare provider struggling with my own bought of Covid and pneumonia then being rushed back to work to help serve my community. My staff experienced so much loss personally and collective but our cooperation didn’t seem to care at all…this had me rethinking my entire existence. So much of my identity was my job, it was where I escaped all my personal tragedies. My place of escape became a even bigger tormentor. I had a breakdown suffered anxiety and major depression to the point were 3 doctors took my of work on disability. The mental distress factor plays such a larger role in how we cope and what we use to cope; our hormones and the selection of meds we need despite our desire to keep weight off. Support is so important. An advocate is so important. A provider that listens and understands your complaints is extremely important. You are on the right track! I know this was a few months ago, how’s everything going with you now?
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I am 20 years out and have experience just about everything that comes with having weight loss surgery. I am also a pharmacist and have been like a community resource for the docs in my circle. It was a struggle to keep the weight off and to get back on track after regain. sw 296 lw: 126 regain weight 177 cw 145-150. But it is possible.
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Considering making a video about all I know about WLS ,getting rid of unwanted weight; free to the community. I want to present irrelevant information; something people would want to hear. Would anybody be interested in this? Answer "YES" if I should make the video
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I am 20 years out and have experience just about everything that comes with having weight loss surgery. I am also a pharmacist and have been like a community resource for the docs in my circle. It was a struggle to keep the weight off and to get back on track after regain. sw 296 lw: 126 regain weight 177 cw 145-150. But it is possible. I’ve put together a few lectures from time to time for some of health events. Recently, I've received some messages with questions similar to yours…asking how I got rid of the unwanted weight I gained after surgery. Ive given lectures on this and I also talked about my struggles with how I wanted to have a fuller life without a negative body image. I’m finding many of us struggle with this after WLS.
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it's when you go through a period (usually about 1-3 weeks) when you don't lose any weight - or maybe gain and lose the same pound for a 1-3 week stretch - even though you're sticking to your program.
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monthly weigh in and measurements
Billy123 replied to liveaboard15's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
liveboard15 - it looks like your measurements haven't changed in 3 months but you lost 10 pounds so you could be gaining muscle too. Looks like even though the numbers don't scream huge loss you are still going. Good luck and congratulations on the loss so far. -
Can you tell the difference?
mags22 replied to mags22's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thank you all so much!!!! I can feel the weight loss but still don’t see it in myself. It’s weird! But thank you all for your comments ❤️ -
7 weeks post op stall
Alex Brecher replied to awilkerson036's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's not uncommon for weight loss to slow down or plateau after initial rapid weight loss. There could be a variety of reasons for this, including physiological changes in the body, changes in activity levels or physical activity, changes in diet, or even certain medications or medical conditions. It's important to remember that weight loss after surgery is a journey, and it's not uncommon to have ups and downs along the way. It's important to focus on making healthy lifestyle changes that are sustainable over the long term, rather than trying to achieve rapid weight loss. If you're concerned about your weight loss progress, it's a good idea to talk to your surgeon or another healthcare professional for guidance. They can help you identify any potential issues and work with you to develop a plan to help you reach your goals. -
Your goal will change as you get closer to a healthy and fit body. I wouldn’t even worry about a goal weight as much as a fitness and general health level. As others have said, your body and lifestyle will reach a set point where your weight is healthy and happy and then it will stop. Most people gain some weight back anyway. I’m 8.5 months out and 130 lbs at 5’7”. My body is still slowly losing maybe 2-3 lbs a month and I’m not concerned if I end up at a low bmi as I ignore it anyway. Obsessing over my weight only leads to stress eating anyway 🙃 I probably eat more than I should but am a fairly active single mom so my calorie burn can handle the amount of calories I eat. Enjoy the ride and your body will end up where it’s supposed to be. 😃
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7 weeks post op stall
Jeanniebug replied to awilkerson036's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My first stall happened about 2 weeks post surgery and lasted about a month. Now, I seem to stall about every other week. *shrug* As long as I'm staying on track, I'm not worried. The weight is coming off - even if it's a bit slower than I'd like. -
Buyer's remorse is normal. Being tired and dizzy and sluggish is normal. It took me a couple of months to start feeling like I was myself again. Like you, I was a low-BMI patient with other health factors that got me approved. Also, like you, I tried all the diets - and nothing stuck. Only 5% of people will keep their weight off, long term, just with diet and exercise alone. Bariatric surgery is BY FAR the best way to keep your weight off for life. Don't be fooled, we still have to diet and exercise, but the surgery helps us do that. Hang in there. This too shall pass. It might pass like a kidney stone, but it WILL pass.
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Binge Eating Before Surgery
Jeanniebug replied to Hollyserene's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Before my pre-surg diet, I had some food funerals. Not so much binge eating, because I was not allowed to gain weight. But, I did eat things that I knew I wouldn't really be able to have after surgery. I started therapy about 2 months before surgery. I knew that I had issues and would probably have even more issues after surgery, so I got that going. Have you considered working with a counselor? They might be able to help. -
Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first
Jeanniebug replied to chiquitatummy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I've heard that from others. They make special cushions with tailbone cutouts. So far, my tailbone isn't bothering me, but I imagine it probably will when I lose some more weight. I still have a fair bit of padding on my rear. LOL! -
I’m a bit nervous since I’m five months past surgery tomorrow and I’ve only lost a little over half of my excess weight. I spent most of October and November in a stall, did well in December and so far in January I’ve lost a little bit but not a lot. I still have 17-18 kilos to go to get to a healthy BMI, and I’m not going to get there in a year if I will only lose a kilo a month from now on. I lost a total of 19 kilos in the first five months, most of it in the beginning and then in December.
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Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first
Tripletsmom1971 replied to chiquitatummy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
This isn’t a NSV, but everyone reading this thread HOPEFULLY can give me some insight. I am 18 months PO. I have lost 156 lbs. (total) BUT, WHY do I bite the inside of my mouth when I chew sometimes! Is it the weight lost in the face, sagging to allow me to ‘bite it easier’ now? -
I don't know how accurate this calculator is overall, but it was helpful for me to see a baseline trend of what could be expected in the first year on a month-to-month basis compared to people of the same demographics (age, gender, height, weight, ethnic group, and WLS type). That being said, my chart predicts an average weight loss of 12 lbs in the first month, and I lost 9.5 lbs in the first 5 days after surgery. I'm only on day 9 post-op now, but I am 5'3", my surgery weight was 221 lbs, and I was at a BMI of 39 on surgery day. https://riskcalculator.facs.org/bariatric/ Hope this helps! Sent from my Pixel 5 using BariatricPal mobile app
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The first few months post-op are the hardest because you’re still healing from surgery and adjusting to a lot of changes, but you’re not yet getting the benefits of the weight loss. It’s very normal at this stage to have feelings of regret and wonder if the surgery was a mistake. As time goes by, though, it gets easier in many ways. You’ll be able to re-introduce more foods into your diet as well as get used to the changes that will become your new “normal.” And in the meantime, you’ll lose a lot of weight and get to experience life as a non-obese person. This rough part of your journey will be a blip in your memory, and if you’re like most of us, eventually your only regret will be that you didn’t do this sooner.
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So you're barely over a week out - it's major surgery and it does take some time to bounce back from the body-shock. Some have a rougher time than others post-op, which sounds like where you're at. It's definitely not an easy recovery regardless, and some people experience very real hormonal disruption that can really bring on some horrible emotional turmoil. Regret right after surgery is actually pretty common. And I know it's a broken record, but it's honestly true - it gets better. Hard to hear when you're in pain, feeling weak, and are trying to navigate a brand new and often overwhelming new life change, I know, but even folks who had a rough time like you will, months later, attest that it gets better and is worth it. If you could have lost the weight without surgery you would have. We all would have. Never having long-term success is what brought us all to taking the surgical help. Be kind to yourself and like SleeveDiva2022 suggested, a bariatric therapist might be a good idea.
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As soon as I put a deposit down for my surgery I started binge eating massive amounts of food. Like a dozen donuts in one day, an entire large bag of m & Ms. I feel so uncomfortable all the time. I bet I will have gained 10 pounds before date of surgery. I am out of control. I guess I want to ask if this has happened to anyone else but I’m afraid I’m alone in this behavior. What will happen if the surgery doesn’t happen?! I’m in a mess.
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Plastic Surgeon Recommendation
ksgypsy replied to Kimmysu's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I'm having a lower body lift, arm & breast lift with Dr. John LoMonaco in Houston. Although he's a 5-hour drive from our Texas home, I chose him because he specializes in bariatric weight loss patients. He has fantastic reviews on RealSelf and everywhere else I researched. I only found 1 negative review and I asked him about it. He definitely lived up to the hype during my in-person consultation. My husband was skeptical about me undergoing surgery until he met Dr. LoMonaco and my fella is very difficult to impress. Because we live part time in Kansas as well, my initial consultation was via pictures. I was gobsmacked when he answered my emails (generally in the late evenings) personally. Not an admin nor a form letter. Good luck on your search!! -
Asking ? for cousin with sleeve...
Arabesque replied to marfar7's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Maybe finding a good therapist & a dietician will help your cousin get back on track. They can be very helpful during this process - supporting her through the emotional turmoil & sorting out her dietary concerns & issues. Also speaking with her surgeon (via Skype or similar) or asking them for a referral to another surgeon close to her now may be helpful too. There is no need to go back to the very low calorie, shake diet. This was in place for a specific period of time to support healing. Sure people lose weight on very low calorie shake diets but they are not sustainable & regain is usually inevitable. Eating in a way that was more like what she was doing when she well into her weight loss (say the 6 or 12 month mark) would be more beneficial: observing portions, protein & fluid goals, & eating a range of vegetables, fruit, dairy, & small amounts of low processed multi/whole grains. As @catwoman7 said a bounce back regain of 10-20lbs is very common in the 2nd/3rd years so her regain could be just that. Also I wonder if she was given reasonable expectations as to what her weight loss could be after surgery? The average weight loss after sleeve or bypass is about 65%+/- of the weight you have to lose to put you in the healthy BMI weight range. (Yes, the healthy BMI range is not always the best weight range for someone & yes, some people do exceed the average result.) She may be beating herself up with somewhat unrealistic goals ( though I understand her desire to lose more). This video may be of assistance to help your cousin look at her achievement of losing 175lbs in a different way: a success.
