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At about that 3 week mark, my weight loss changed from a downward slope to stairs - hold for a while, big drop, hold, drop, etc. It's been that way ever since. But I also have noticed my body reshaping. When you're working so hard, it's frustrating to not see something change in the scale every day, but keep the big picture in mind. It will come off!
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Buyers Remorse? Emotional?
Andrew0929 replied to hope1212's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In time your regrets will fade. I had internal bleeding and a second surgery 5 days post op and told my surgeon I had major regrets about being sleeved. His response was that he was going to ask me the same question in 3 months . He was right ... I'm so thankful I was sleeved. -
I was sleeved on the 26th. I am still a little sore when bending over. I seem to be getting liquids and Protein in OK. But.........I get lightheaded real easy and I feel like my heart is going through my chest if I do anything physical, (going up the stairs I have to lay down for 15 minutes to get my heart rate down) I was never like this prior to surgery. So, yesterday I went to my pcp for my post-op appt. My oxygen concentration was only 84% and mt blood pressure was 84/54. My doc scared me good when she suggested they may have to transport me by ambulance to the ER. They kept an eye on me, did an EKG, and redid my vitals. My oxygen came up to 98% and my blood pressure came back up to 100/70 which is close to my norm. They let me leave but she made me go get an immediate CAT scan, for a possible pulmonary embolism. The only thing the cat scan showed was decrease lung function, which is understandable because I have COPD. For the next 3 days I am to report to my PCP and have them check my vitals. If they plummet again they are going to admit me.
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My sister has her's scheduled for Dec 1st. I'll tell you anything I find out. Do you have a date yet? Oh, her doc told her 6 weeks off of work. (((hugs)))
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Hi there...I'm knew to the website too and have only posted one or two things and mostly have just read a ton! I am also getting banded on February 6 so I'll be rooting for ya! My doc just told me to do a low fat, low carb, high Protein diet a week before surgery. I am on the 'smaller' side (according to him) for being banded and I must say, that sounded so nice! LOL...knowing i'll be on the 'smaller' side PERIOD after I get banded and lose my weight!!! Anyhow, I've always eaten pretty healthy, but last week i ate really bad I guess was mostly mental as I knew that all the BAD eating days are behind me! You'll do fine!!! :thumbup:
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Hi....I'm scheduled to have my surgery in November. Already 3 months into this dance and have 3 more to go. I've only known one person who's been thru this and they LOVE IT ! The people at my nutritionist meetings are real nice but its hard to find anyone to talk to about silly stuff. Hopeing this site will help.
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I had my sleeve on 9/20. Started at 249 and down to 185. Losing hair now and I'm getting burnt out on certain foods. My biggest challenge is getting the fluids in - my tic told me to get in 96 ounces per day, although it looks like every other program out there says to get in 64 ounces! I did get a tummy bug a month ago and ended up in the hospital getting 12 bags of fluids over a course of 3 days. My question is about exercise. I've been told to just walk until I get closer to my goal weight. I used to run half-marathons (while I was obese) and walking is killing me! Most days I don't do it because it's so incredibly boring! I asked if I could jog and was told no. I don't care for yoga, I've tried Zumba on YouTube but it wasn't too fun either. Any ideas?
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I will be 3 months out on Monday. I was 270 pre op. I am 218-220 which is just about what I weighed on my wedding day in 2007. I feel so much better. I am struggling eating things like chicken beef and pork. I eat a bunch of nuts, cheese, eggs some fruits/ veggies, occasionally meatballs and bacon. I go to gym 3-4 times a week love my water aerobics and yoga. I've done 2 races each 1 mile. I will be doing a virtual 5k tomorrow. Slow and steady!
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My understanding is it doesn't matter how much Protein, Water or Vitamins you take. Its just going to happen I started taking large doses of Biotin and B vitamins (hair vitamins) four months prior to surgery and following surgery. I absolutely refused to lose hair and was going to be different then everyone else. At almost 3 months to the day, I noticed hairs on my pillow but didn't think much of it (not true). While in the shower and rinsing my hair, a big clump came out in my hand while I was gently squeezing water out. And, it's been that way since (12/2/15 surgery). I've got thick curly hair and don't notice anything troublesome yet, but I'm only 5 months post surgery. I've looked at wigs, wiglets and weaves-just in case. I also color my hair and lose alot at the hairdresser-she's not as gentle as me. Instead of going every 4 weeks, I bought this product you can spray at your roots. I'm wondering if this will help hide patchy spots too? I try to limit washing my hair to once/week-coarse dry hair loves this. I wet it or spray leave-in in between. And, limit brushing to the underneath at night and morning. Let's face it, if it's going to come out, it's going to come out regardless of when/how much I touch it. There's a name for our hair loss: Telogen Effluvium Telogen effluvium is a phenomenon that occurs after pregnancy, major surgery, drastic weight loss, or extreme stress, in which you shed large amounts of hair every day, usually when shampooing, styling, or brushing. It can also be a side effect of certain medications, such as antidepressants, beta-blockers, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. During telogen effluvium, hair shifts faster than normal from its growing phase into the "resting" phase before moving quickly into the shedding, or telogen, phase. The symptoms: Women with telogen effluvium typically notice hair loss 6 weeks to 3 months after a stressful event. At its peak, you may lose handfuls of hair. How much hair have you lost and is it noticeable? Pam
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just 5 weeks out, but my hair is thicker, I credit it to quality multi-vitiams I am now taking twice a day, and biotin I added in after surgery, and loading up on protein, I get about 100g a day
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Hello all i am almost a year out on feb 10tg. I have lost 53 lds and went from 22/24 to 14/12 but although ive been using weights i feel weak and not sexy at all like i used too. I actually dont feel as if ive lost and weight. I wanted to do glamour photos when i hit one yr but ive changed my mind because i don't feel confident. I believe I've hot a serious stall even with changing exercise routine as well and i can't get my water levels in...this is all so frustrating...i dont like my body changes at all i used to be more flexible i hate feeling my bones and this extra skin ugh.lets not even discuss the dramatic drop in bra size (read pancakes)..and is anyone else menstruating more ie twice a month ...the only bright spot i have is i am no longer diabetic and i have a bit more energy...just ranting and looking for advice and encouragement.
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Buyers remorse or just crazy
LDanielle replied to LDanielle's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
A week before my oneyearaversary I broke my stall ...Im waiting on my bday in April for professional pics but I did a side by side. IMG_20210210_192202_01.webp -
Any Zonie's Getting Banded In April
scorpiolady replied to scorpiolady's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
My surgery went great. I had mine in Mexico last monday. Been a slow week but I feel like I'm going great. Just into the Springers group if you can Passion. We're almost 100 strong and growing with members all having surgeries around the same time. I'm adding you as a friend and I hope to see you there. I'm an open book, if you have any more questions. -
no, you won't - not with that large calorie deficit. As others have said, you'll hit stalls along the way and your weight may fluctuate occasionally by a pound or two, but if you stick to your clinic's plan, your trend will be down. I didn't start regaining until I hit my lowest weight (in the 130s), but it's VERY common to gain 10-20 lbs after hitting your lowest weight (the rebound gain is usually in year 2 or 3). But while you're in the losing phase, as long as you're sticking to your plan, no. You'll continue to lose.
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Great job! I started out strong with the walking daily after my surgery. I was so scared of getting a blood clot or something that I just went at it full on. I was up to 6 days a week. Since returning to work about 3 weeks ago I've gone steadily downhil. I went to 5 days a week. I changed my goal to try to walk at least 4 days a week to be "realistic" given I'm back at work. Sadly that lasted about a week. As of now, I've not walked for 4 days! I'm very disappointed. I HAVE got to refocus! Thanks for sharing....I'm just going to get back on the horse.
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ok today i am 3 months 12 post op. today i hit 150 lbs. I have lost 82lbs since my surgery of 4/20. I feel great. I havent been the most honest in my program but none the less i have a program. Havent been hitting gym as much as i should but i do jog 3 miles at least 4 days a week. And i actually job about 80% of 3 miles. I really have no abitite i eat about 3-4 bites and thats all im good for. i would like to loose about 80 ponds more. 220 i would be happy with. Good luck everyone, i think i am getting good results because i go jogging, and beleave me i was 458 i started walking and worked my way up to jogging, i think i am going to do a 5k run.
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Hi Noosh, I did have my surgery on 12-29-08. It went well, and although the incision where the port is was a little more painful that I expected, it hasn't been bad at all. I've lost about 15 pounds (not surprising, since there's not a whole lot that i can eat!), so I've got about 60 more to go. The first week was a little rough, between some pain (though not bad) and wanting to eat. Since then, it's been easier. I will be getting my first fill on 2-11, and I am looking forward to being able to eat real food again soon. As far as the process went with Aetna, it was really painless! The insurance guru at my surgeon's office did basically everything, and the fact that I had been seeing my primary care physician for about 6 months (and had 3 consecutive monthly visits...make sure you get those done) and had tried other way to lose (Meridia, Pfen-Fen, Weight Watchers, etc.) really helped. My out of pocket expenses were about $2000, including my co-pay and the classes that I took through the Bariatric Program that works with my surgeon. I've submitted the fees for the program to Aetna to see if I can get reimbursed, so we'll see how that goes! Good luck to you, and if I can do anything to help, please let me know!
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Irritabilty And Energy
keldolbeth replied to TheNewSusie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't say I've had more than usual irritability. However, I did when I started dieting in February and went low-carb. My doctor made me lose 40 pounds before I could even schedule surgery. However, I've been on the pre-op diet for four weeks (my surgery is in 10 hours) and have had no energy whatsoever. I commented in other thread that I had gotten very dizzy and light headed while working out two weeks ago. When I came home I got the chills and threw up. I called the NUT and the DR and they said to stop working out. I wish they would have said "go have a piece of chicken!" lol Going to the gym was a way to stay busy and not think about food! I'm a teacher so I was on the pre-op diet for 2 weeks in school and 2 weeks out of school. I didn't feel too bad while I was still working because I had a schedule and routine (and was working out 3x week). The last two weeks I've just want to sleep all day. It's normal for me to develop a wacky sleeping schedule during the summer, like staying up super late and sleeping in. However, it's not normal for me to sleep 12 hours every night and spend the day on the couch. It's been very tough to get anything done lately. I'm glad I'm not the only one because it was starting to make me worry that I wouldn't have the energy later to keep up with everything my DR wants me to do. -
anyone that is getting sleeved that lives near wytheville va
plantosleeve67 replied to mamilenda's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello there, I was sleeved at UVA recently...I am about 3 hr up I-81 from you. When is your surgery? Where are you having your surgery done? Send me a pm if you want to talk : God bless... -
Second night home
Cheer Mama replied to flyme_places's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a hard time with my bed for quite a few weeks..... -
I understand going home with a drainage tube for a week isnt unusual, however I have a co worker who had an infection to develop due to it. Has anyone else heard of this
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I am 3 1/2 months out. I will lose weight 1 week and then stall for 7-10 days. I've been doing this since week 2. The scale continues to go down, sometimes very slowly, so I'm happy. It's just part of the process.
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anyone that is getting sleeved that lives near wytheville va
mamilenda posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
lookin for some one close that is in the same boat as me. my 3 months is up an was supposed to lose 10-15 pounds have only lost 7..this is hard -
I’m halfway through the process and I hope to have surgery in May. As of now I have quit smoking, am trying to stop Diet Coke and am now on a 1600cal diet (surgeon required). The calorie reduction is new. I lost 15 the first 3 months and they want me to drop another 15. I’ve had to stop using my “crutches” and it just has me in a weird place. This week is really bad. I know it’s for the ultimate good and I’ll be better off in the long run but right now it makes me wonder if I can really do this. And of course my therapist is on vacation. I’m sure others have gone through this. Any tips?
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Second night home
JSCRIMPSHIRE replied to flyme_places's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations to you! The first week was very painful for me. No position really helped either. But after that first week everything got so much better each day....
