Search the Community
Showing results for 'Weight gain'.
Found 17,501 results
-
For the Trackers: What's your diet been like the last 30 days?
ms.sss replied to ms.sss's topic in The Lounge
Yes, fun…but definitely NOT for weight loss phase! -
Hey, how is everyone weight loss journey coming along? Sent from my SM-G998U using BariatricPal mobile app
-
To those who had a very easy recovery...
Jaye W replied to AngieL11282's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Real food definitely felt different at first. I got over mourning the loss to eat a big volume. Once the weight loss kicks in I started to enjoy the ability to control my portions more than the desire to eat large portions. I also try to figure out healthy substitutes for things I miss. 20 lbs in 4 weeks is amazing.. it will really start to add up if you stay focused and on track. Keep strong! -
Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
JazzyJess20 replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am officially down 77lbs. My weightloss has come to a crawl as well, and I am about 6.5 months post surgery. I still need to lose 60lbs before getting to my ultimate weight; but only about 30 before I truly feel comfortable. -
To those who had a very easy recovery...
Jaye W replied to AngieL11282's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have always thought to myself this is too easy… I had vsg 2/24/21 I am down 80 lbs since surgery and 104 lbs overall since 10/31/20. Some of it is luck and some of it I feel is good choices and embracing the lifestyle changes as well as mindset. I listen to a few wls podcasts and belong to a few wls groups. I go to support meetings offered by my surgeon’s office and spend a lot of time researching. Celebrate the NSVs and keep making new goals. Tracking helps me meet my goals, measuring everything helps me learn proper portions. Walking and weightlifting are also contributing to my weight loss. I did have 1 hiccup- gall bladder had to come out 5 months after vsg- but I did have a history of gallstones and the rapid weight loss probably was what caused my gall bladder to become inflamed. Hoping it continues to feel easy and I can stay on track for the long term. -
People and their comments pre and post wls
Shouldhaveknown replied to Highly_Undermedicated's topic in The Lounge
I started my journey in July of 2020 with a determined goal to lose weight on my own prior to surgery. I'm 5 days post-op and have shared my journey through social media. My support has been amazing, EXCEPT for one individual that I finally private messaged and then publicly corrected when she continued with her comments. You see, I decided to set a goal of losing 100lbs through lifestyle changes prior to surgery because I didn't want to endure surgery and then have an even harder struggle on the other side trying to adapt to a new lifestyle. Now all I'm dealing with is one "Karen" and an annoyingly slow healing process. lol This person continues to comment that if I did so well on my own why I even bothered with surgery, clearly I didn't need it. Then went on to assume that I must be on an insurance plan that paid for it since I did it without any care in the world. People's comments reflect their own insecurities. While my nagging person has chosen a different angle than your naggers, they all seek the same purpose: to get you before you might get them. What they don't realize is that you aren't in a mindset to "get them" at all. I could block my nagger, but I don't. You could avoid yours . . . but maybe you haven't. Stand tall, prove to yourself that you are the best version of you in the moment. Those naggers need to see your success so they can make changes in their own lives. -
I'm 3 years out, and over 2 years in maintenance. Like some above, I weigh myself every morning (to make sure i'm not leaning to far above or below my happy weight range); I track everything I eat (to keep eye on caloric intake), get some exercise in (run min 5K 2-3 times a week, plus other random activities here and there: dancing, hiking, swimming). I've figured out that at my current activity level, i can maintain my current weight at around 1800 cals a day. Other random things I do that I *think* contribute to MY maintenance (or could just be habit now and may not actually be making a lick of difference, lol): I try to keep bread, rice, pasta intake low. I don't completely avoid them, but they don't have main billing in my diet, or even supporting cast. More like nameless extras with non-speaking roles, lol I make it a point to never eat to full. I may not always succeed, but I try. I wear tight pants. Don't laugh, but having tight pants on when I go out for dinner helps to ensure that I won't overeat to over-fullness, when it's easier to do so cuz I'm just sitting around a table for hours with food, you know? I always share desserts (or get a mini/micro one) cuz I know dessert is my downfall. I don't eat before noon if I can help it. If my weight goes above my happy weight range, I cut some calories until I until I'm at the bottom of said range (luckily this hasn't happened in over a year...knock on wood) I do my running in the morning so its done and i don't get a chance to procrastinate throughout the day. That's all i can think of at the moment, but I'm sure there are a whole bunch of other things I do....
-
I haven't had a sex drive in about 6-7 years. I'm only 3 weeks out from surgery but I have lost 65 lbs since preparing for surgery. People said it would get better with losing weight, but it hasn't improved at all. I asked my gyn about it a few years ago and she said it was my age (I was about 38-39 at the time). I was sort of shocked, since I know older women can still enjoy sex. Sex is also painful for me. I'd eventually like to date again (haven't dated since 2015), but I feel like this is a big barrier.
-
A little rant about the grocery store and overly friendly men. LOL
ShoppGirl replied to Creekimp13's topic in Rants & Raves
I absolutely know what you mean. I have gone up and down with my weight so much and noticed the way that people treat me differently so much that now even my very fit husband gets it (because I have pointed out examples to him so many times over the years). He will even joke and say Your at your cruising weight maybe i Should take you to Home Depot with me cause I don’t know where something is. Because it never fails when I am heavy I can’t find a single sole to help me but when I am thin (also with a larger bust) I can’t fend off all the help I get. I mean to the point that it is just ridiculous. Sometimes it makes me feel good for a brief moment but then I almost feel bad For feeing good and part of me wants to scream that I am the same EXACT person that Was totally invisible just a short time ago. -
I have never suffered in my career due to my weight. I make a great salary and have never had trouble going from one company to another when I felt like the team I was on (or the manager) was just no longer a good fit. And I would always get a raise when I did that. I'm extremely well suited to my career and it's very demanding. Prior to COVID, I flew 2-5 flights a week to cities all over the US working on cancer trials. Since COVID started, it's been a slower pace with less travel, but I still make the same salary. For me, I always had confidence in myself as an employee and a person. I had no confidence in dating or sports, but to me, those were more about my weight. To me, my ability to be a good employee is about my ability to communicate, solve problems, and be dedicated. I'm hoping that losing weight will help me have more energy for the short nights and long days on the road and when I travel for fun. Also, I might eventually like to date again... or not.
-
Hi, I’m new here
vikingbeast replied to twinmom2015's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't worry too much about it. If you are, say, 5'5", getting from a BMI of 60 to a non-obese BMI of 30 would mean an additional weight loss of 180 lbs. (on top of the other 80 lbs.) which even the most hardened insurance company would see requires surgery. But definitely ask your bariatric center for guidance and access to a nutritionist/dietitian to help you get those 80 lbs. down. -
Hi, I’m new here
lizonaplane replied to twinmom2015's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most insurance companies require that your BMI be higher than 40, or 35 with co-morbidities like diabetes or sleep apnea ... and you often have to be able to show you can lose some weight, so losing weight to get to a BMI of 60 wouldn't disqualify you at all. Also, the surgery center probably has an insurance specialist who knows what your particular insurance company requires and can help you set up all the appointments and everything else. I had 4 months of nutrition classes required by insurance, so I decided to live a bit like I would live after surgery during that time. I did lower carb and higher protein and lost about 50 lbs prior to surgery. Of course, my problem was that I got to the point where my BMI was going to be too low for surgery, so I started eating junk again (throwing food funerals!) when I got closer to the pre-op "shrink the liver" diet. My BMI was about 40 or 41 day of surgery, down from 49 when I called the surgeon and started the program. Any weight you can lose now is weight you will not have to lose after surgery. I found that will higher protein, lower carbs, and low added sugars (I still ate fruit and occasionally small amounts of ice cream), I was less hungry and had fewer cravings. I'm actually more hungry now after surgery, which sucks because I can barely eat anything (although I'm only 3 weeks out and most people say they are not hungry). -
Hi, I’m new here
Sleeve_Me_Alone replied to twinmom2015's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most bariatric surgeons require some amount of weight loss or compliance with a pre-op program before surgery. That is very, very common. Its highly unlikely though that insurance would use that as the basis to deny surgery, given that even after the weight loss, your BMI would still qualify you. Additionally, if you have any obesity related health issues (diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, etc.) than it would further justify the need for surgery. I would say go for it and use the pre-op process to prepare your heart and mind for the life long changes that will come post-op. You're going to do great! -
I don’t have personal experience with this but the doctors are pretty keyed in to what the insurance companies tend to do. I would say if they told you to lose it to trust them. Plus, it’s much easier to lose some weight than to lose all your weight and to keep it off.
-
Hello everyone. I have started my journey on a new life. The surgeon in my area requires a BMI of 60 or under. My BMI is 74. I have to lose 80 pounds to get to a BMI of 60. Upon being successful at losing that weight, I’m wondering if my insurance will see that as too successful and not approve my surgery. Anyone else have this issue?
-
Hi everyone. I had my sleeve on June 3rd. My weight loss is slower than many people, but the scale is still moving. I do cheat here and there, so I'm happy with my progress. I am hungry a LOT. Sometimes I attribute it to head hunger, but often it's physical stomach rumbling. Drinking water helps a little bit, but not always and never for very long. That's when my restriction tool saves me. I can only eat a small amount, where in the past, I would have stuffed myself. Still feel like this is one of the best decisions I have ever made!
-
So I was curious and went into MFP to find out what my diet has been consisting of recently. I pulled up the data for the last 30 days and was (sorta, kinda) shocked to see that the majority of my calories came from Liquor, Cookies and Popcorn 😳 #YIKES. These items were also the highest in frequency consumed. With an average of 1700 calories a day. I suppose my salads were so few in calories that they just didn't make the Top 10??? Does this mean I drink more martinis than I eat salads??? #DOUBLEYIKES While my weight has been rock-solid-stable for the past 30 days (well, for the past 2 years, really), seeing this report has spurred me to clean up my diet. Thanks, MFP. Soooo...for curiosity and accountability's sake, what have y'all been eating the past month???? P.S. I'm 5'2", 116.9 lbs this morning, and 3 years out from sleeve surgery.
-
People and their comments pre and post wls
Sweetpyt418 replied to Highly_Undermedicated's topic in The Lounge
I am on my weight loss journey with the support of a dear friend who is on a weight gain journey. Honestly, she hears more rude comments on a daily basis than I do. People are awful. I would never make a comment to someone regarding their weight (unless it was a close family member and I knew they needed intervention) because you just don't know the situation. I was molested as a young child and dealt with a lot of death throughout my life. I ate to feel better. My friend had cancer and lost a lot of weight. While she has always been small, she just can't seem to keep up with her own metabolism. Different situations, different issues. Yet people want to judge. I'm sorry you are dealing with this. Just know that people make comments when they can't seem to control what is going on in their own lives. They feel like they need to bring you into their misery. -
Hi all! So great to see so many successes! I had my surgery 6/11 and am down 61 pounds so far. I have shrunk out of a lot of my clothes at this point and have lots of overflowing bins to donate. The challenge is really trying to find clothes that do fit! I go into stores and feel like I don't know how to shop and I don't want to spend too much on clothes that won't fit for very long. I've also been experiencing hair loss for the last month. I'm hoping it either slows down or stops soon as it gets kind of annoying to be shedding so much hair everywhere not to mention I'm not sure how much more covering up I can do. I am so incredibly pleased with my weight loss so far. Being able to fit in smaller spaces, sit in chairs without worrying about if I will fit or hitting my hips on the arm rests, being more active, being able to bend over easily...there are just so many things that are better!
-
September Surgery Buddies!!
stefania_th replied to happilylacey's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello. I am new to this app. I am 45 yrs old. I have struggled with weight in the past 21 yrs ( after my first born ) and I have been yo-yo ing pretty high numbers each year. I had gastric sleeve surgery on the 28th of September in Lithuania. I had BMI 33.1 and self paid. Knee and joint pains where a drive to get this surgery and also that I found that my drive for training was non existent ( I used to be very active) So starting day 9 here. I have a ton of energy ( which I did not think I would have while eating nothing) but I am having issues getting my water and liquids down. It takes time. My belly makes “gurgling” sound every time I drink something. I have a itch and some tension in one of the incisions. I have 5 incisions total. The only forum for people like my in my country is a Facebook group but I am not on there so that’s why I am happy to find this app. I have been reading up in the past few days and lot of helpful stuff here. Thanks for that. -
Highest weight 265 Current weight 198
-
-
I am currently going through the same thing. I have been stuck for about 2 weeks now. It is very frustrating even though you know it is somewhat common. I am barely eating anything (less than 800 calories) drinking plenty (80-90 ounces) and exercising 45-60 minutes per day, walking. I am keeping protein around 80 or so per day and virtually no carbs. It really gets discouraging when you do these things and do not see the scale move. Yes, I know, don't weight yourself every day.........it is still an issue, even more so if you wait a week and still see no losses.
-
I think that's pretty normal. I'm just a few weeks out from surgery, but I am already nervous about this. Have you considered talking to a bariatric therapist? Also, agree with above posters about tracking your intake and keeping up with exercise. While exercise does not have much role in losing weight, it's been shown to be pretty effective at keeping weight off - provided your eating is in check.
-
Like @Hop_Scotch said, stalls are common and a normal part of any type of weight loss, not just with surgery. Sometimes you just have to keep doing what you are doing. Sometimes it can be helpful to track your intake for a few days to see if you're eating more than you think you are - like on MyFitnessPal. Make sure you're drinking enough, following all your surgery center's guidelines, etc. Plus, weight loss always slows down as you get further from your surgery date and closer to your goal weight. You can't expect to keep losing at the same rate as the first month. Don't Panic!
