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To be or not to be
Weighting2BeFree replied to Serra Cherub's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm three months post op and still have the facial hair. When does this go away? -
I got my Surgery RNY done April 25th and i come on the website once a week for some support/motivation
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Weigh yourself once a week. Take what ever it says. I had a 5 week stall at 2 months out. You will get there eventually if you keep with the program.
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Hi im scheduled to be banded on. Friday the 23rd! Im a week and a half in on my pre op diet and down 20.4lbs!!! Anyone else being banded around my time?
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Well, on the 28th I will have surgery!! I start my pre-op liquid-only diet tomorrow night (5 full days). I am really excited and only a little nervous (but more excited than nervous). I'm worried that I am too excited. I've had 2 c-sections (13 & 18 years ago) but never been in any other kind of surgery. I read everything I can about what to expect and do for my new life so I know I'm ready for the "after life". but this 6 week post-op pain and nausea and fatigue are the only things that worry me. I have about 75 Protein powder samples from a bunch of different sources - so i think I'll be okay with that. really really really want to minimize my post-op complication rate and get back to work/life asap. Suggestions? Anyone else just have or are having surgery soon? I'd like a buddy to compare notes and get/give support. thanks for reading my post. I just have so much pent up energy and don't know how to channel it at the moment.
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April 22'nd Gastric Bypass Buddies
dbat replied to KalelsWifey's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
OMG! you lost 23lbs in less than 2 weeks! You are doing awesome! I hope I get those kind of results too... -
If I loose one more pound by tomorrow I will have officially lost 40 pounds in 14 weeks! I am so thankful to Dr White for giving me this wonderful tool to help me get where I am today! I know I couldn't have done it without the band... It has been a tough road so far and I know there is still a long way to go but I know now that I can make it!
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Hello everyone! I am 3 weeks post op ane have lost 35 lbs but im having a biiig problem and have no idea what to do. I am losing my hair at a really really rapid rate. Everytime I touch it, wash it, brush it, or comb it chunks of hair fall out. I read before I had surgery that this would happen and to make sure you keep your protein up. I have anywhere between 75-85 grams a day and im taking ALL of my vitamins. What can I do to slow this down? I turned 25 in June and already have a bald spot please help!
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How are the band to bypass folks doing? I had surgery end of November. I have lost 54 lbs. at exactly three months out. I have 65 lb to go. It feels very slow. Doc said revisions lose slower.
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Cold Cold Cold Feet
MKambalimath replied to ShouldBlittler's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi SB...I was originally scheduled to have my sleeve on January 24th. My sister who lives on the West Coast had hers on Jan 20th so we were pretty excited that we were doing it at the same time. As the time got closer and closer, I was freaking out. I couldnt sleep at night and I was so angry, thinking that I was going to have to eat the rest of my life like the post op liquid diet. I was SOOOO hungry. My husband and I went shopping one night and he looked at me and said, you really look like you've lost weight. I had lost about 10lbs on the pre op diet. That was like the straw that broke the camels back. We went out to dinner and I had a steak, loaded baked potato, salad and Pepsi and decided that since I had lost weight without surgery, then I could continue. Umm hmm. Needless to say, by March, I had gained 8 of the 10lbs back. My sister had lost 60lbs by the time I finally had my surgery on April 25th. My surgery went very smoothly, I vomited once when I came out of the anesthesia, and I was VERY sore. For me it felt like Chuck Norris went to town inside me. Getting up and sitting down were the worst, but I was released the next evening which was a Thu and Sat I went to WalMart grocery shopping. That was a little too much for me, lol, I had to go wait in the car for my husband to finish, but my recovery was pretty good. Now I'm 6 weeks out and have lost 30lbs, and I actually feel really good. The worst thing I could have done was cancel my surgery like I did. I wish with all my heart that I would have gotten it done in January. Imagine how far along I would be now. I'm in a good place now though and am so happy that I went through with it. PS, my sisters down 76lbs now -
Me and my mother are both getting vsg
Shell425 replied to TheNewSamanthaSmiles17's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My brother and I had ours a day apart last week! Be sure to have someone help y'all around the house! He doesn't live with me but for the first couple of day after surgery we both stayed at my dad's house! It's awesome to have someone close to you that u can compare the healing process with. Just be in mind that though you are related, your bodies may be different. Meaning your mom may be up and walking around like my brother was way before you. It took me a few days longer to be able to walk around the block or get out and move around whereas my brother was up and at it his second day home!! Good luck to y'all! -
Pre-determination letter
eatoandc replied to eatoandc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hope it goes well! I have appointment with the surgeon next week! I used to be hyperthyroid and had an ablation so now I'm on the other end... One reason it's so hard for me to lose weight. -
4weeks exactly....
one day at a time replied to one day at a time's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Is everyone excited? How are the diets going? 3 weeks to go. Getting antsie. -
January 2015 gastric bypass surgery
anaxila replied to leemcel's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had surgery on 1/6. I took 6 weeks off for recovery, and was back at work last Monday. Things are going amazingly well. No complications, no dumping, no vomiting, no nothing. I work out 5-6 days per week, and actually look forward to the gym. The hardest thing so far is the head hunger. I had some success last week navigating serious food temptations at work, but I was prepared for them and kept my hands to myself. But I fantasize about bad foods all the time and I occasionally put things in the grocery cart that I know are bad choices. So far, I have always come to my senses and put them back, but the fantasies of bad foods rear their heads every few days. I am mostly satisfied with my weight loss so far - it's certainly more than I've ever lost through other means - but I am so anxious to have it GONE that it's hard to be patient. I see some of my surgery buddies and those after me that have lost more than me, and it's hard not to be envious even though I know we're all on our own journey. One thing I did to help with this is to start using an iPhone app called "Everyday". The idea is to take a selfie of your face every day, and turn it into a timelapse video. I started about a month before surgery, and I don't take one every day by any stretch so I don't know that the movie will ever look like anything interesting. But I look at photos of my face on surgery day vs. today and I am shocked and thrilled to find angles where before there was only roundness. So there's that. -
Hubby Thinking Its The "easy Way"
jnygrl replied to joyaskins34's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Omg.. I cannot tell you how many times my husband told me this!!! He is thinner and was telling me that I need to eat better and exercise. I told him it would be much easier for me once I have lost some initial weight. I have to admit that he is on board more or less now that he has seen my level if commitment these past two weeks on the preop liquid diet. I have lost 12 lbs so far.. Surgery is tomorrow. If you have a good relationship he will eventually get on board just keep explaining that this is NOT easy.. It's life changing. You are doing this for you.. And you need his support! I am sure he is worried that something will happen. Assure him that you want to be healthy and happy. Keep us posted! -
9 Hours until I arrive at the hospital
MimiMermaid replied to wondering1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMG Debbie!!! Congratulations!! I'm soo jealous of you!! You will do fine and you'll make it out with flying colors Sending bright blessings you way and good, positive, healing thoughts and wishes You guys will be talking me off of this same ledge in 2 weeks and counting -
well I dont know if it is just by chance but I had half atkins shake this morning and within minutes straight to bathroom (diarrhea)....by the way I am 3 weeks post op
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I had my surgery a week ago and I am still on the liquid phase. However, sometimes I still feel hungry even after having 4oz of tomato Soup. I'm not getting the "full" feeling everyone else talks about. I'm afraid I might be doing something wrong but I'm not sure what it could be Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Calorie intake
Inner Surfer Girl replied to amcpherson29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What does your NUT advise? What is your Protein target? Frankly, you may not be eating enough. My protein target is 100 grams a day and 900 calories seems low as far out after surgery as you are. Focus on following your program. Track your food and make healthy choices (I avoid starches for the most part). Focus on getting in all of your protein and fluids every day. For me that means at least 100 grams of protein and 64 oz. of Fluid. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. And, exercise. If you doing all of these things and aren't happy with your progress, why not give your NUT a call and make an appointment? Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall -
So last two appointments my blood pressure was high ???? I don't know how never had issues..does explain my headaches...also I recently started my depo shot and wonder if that's what got me sick? Doctor never got back to me on that I was back in the hospital for over a week and not eating or drinking due to the pain it was bad..but good news im 110% now and going back to work tomorrow but it's just weird all these changes ..wonder what to do will ask the doctor again
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Medical Study that looked at the Downside of Bariatric Surgery
Diana_in_Philly replied to James Marusek's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
FWIW, I had a VSG at 55 years old. I have asthma and severe osteoarthritis of my knees (bone on bone, need them both replaced.) My starting BMI was 48.1 in April 2016 before my first visit with my surgeon. My current BMI is 29.9. I'm down 102 pounds and I look 10 years younger. I no longer need as much medicine for my asthma (I will always need some as it is triggered by pollen related allergies) and I no longer need narcotics for knee pain. In fact, I am a competitive fencer (en garde) and fence 5 hours a week. The biggest complication that affected my life was the fact that my primary care doc for 20 years before I had surgery said I just wasn't trying hard enough to lose weight. I've had no significant complications, other than some rashes now due to excess skin. My consult with plastics is on October 20. I don't see a downside. -
Spouse helping
KWeilbrenner09 replied to HookerSpouse's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not my spouse but I stayed with my mom for the two weeks after my surgery. What helped me was having all my "food" in one place on the counter and one shelf in the fridge. She also would go on my walks with me and that was super nice. Also, helping to remind your wife to eat and drink on schedule. It isn't easy but the reminders are nice. I needed help getting up and out of bed for the first week as well as taking showers and going to the bathroom. Lastly, because I went to bed so much earlier, I was sleeping 12-14 hours per night post surgery, mom would tuck me into bed. It just felt nice to be cared for. After the first week, I was much more independent! Hope this helps! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt -
I'm set for May 9 and starting my pre-op diet April 25. I've been trying to ease myself into it by eating mostly yogurt, protein shakes and vegetables this week. No meat or breads.
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I am told is it is normal reaction to anethisi about 6 weeks out. COurse I just started loosing mine from the baby (about 4 months late) right before I went to Mexico. However none of my children experieinced this with their open heart procedures.....but they all have chromosomal diffeneces so a lot of things that happen to us "normies" do not happen to them and vice versa! I will see if mine slows down or stops this time.... I never really lost it with the band surgery or with either of my other two pregnancies.
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enid many people have "food funerals" the week or night before surgery. I did, and i don't really regret it Ok, ok - maybe i shouldn't haveone out, but my DH and i went out to Red Lobster (my fav) i totally pigged out, had a drink, lots of dinner and desert, really went to town. I lived to be able to talk about it though. So if you "cheat" the night before - they won't hang you from your toenails, i promise. good luck on surgery kathy
