Gastric Bypass, Lap Band Surgery and the Like.

Bella~Vita · 12-11-2013, 04:40 PM

I started my journey in March 2013 ..... I ended up having the sleeve and I'm so glad I did. Yes it's hard but you truly have to be committed. I had my surgery last Monday and I'm 9 days out. My tummy is healing ... and I'm on a high protein drink regime. Hopefully for xmas I will be on pureed foods... although sweets and carbs look and taste good, they are not my friend. I'm down 16 lbs in 9 days and losing fast right now.

For those who are considering surgery, be sure it's lifetime change .... I'm hoping to volunteer with my hospital who is brand new to Weight loss surgeries. Our meetings start Jan. 2014 .... I'm so psyched with this and want to help others with eating disorders.

This my transition for 2014

~SweetCheeks~ · 07-30-2015, 07:14 PM

Bringing back this thread for anyone thinking about weight loss surgery.

I have been heavy all my life, with differing health issues and such and a lack of medical insurance for many years left me with a bunch of mess to deal with. The beginning of this year I got medical insurance and immediately started discussing my desire to lose weight with my primary care doctor. He and I decided weight loss surgery is my best option. So since February I have been following a low carb high protein diet and exercising as much as my body will allow (I have a bad back and knees). I am at the end stage of all the Pre Op requirements and have 30lbs to lose to be in the safe zone for my Surgeon to do Surgery. After much discussion with my surgeon and all the pros and cons, we both decided the Vertical Gastric Sleeve is the best option for me. I am hopeful that with this tool I will gain back a healthy life and be able to enjoy it not hide behind this shell of obesity that has kept me back for so long.

Rockinonahigh · 07-30-2015, 10:15 PM

This is something I have thought about for a while, but I still have doubts about me sticking to the meal plan. I have always enjoyed food so I would really hate to not to be able to do that anymore. While I can lose weight by diet and exercise it is a slow process because of arthritis and back problems, then last year arthritis hit my left knee so I get suprats injections. The first set of three shots didn't last the 6 months it was supposed to so now I am in the process of getting 5 shots a week apart in hopes this will make it to 6 months, I had to wait 5 weeks to get the next shots so u bet it was an uncomfortable 5 weeks. I told the Doc if it didn't make 6 months I wasn't going to do this again and that I would go back to my regular pain management Doc to use what he was using (his clinic dosen't use suprats so I went somewhere else to give it a try and my regular pain Doc knew before I did this). I need knee surgery but no one will do it cause I am 50 pounds to heavy and diabetic. I have no idea what to do at this point except try to lose it the normal way and hope for the best.

~SweetCheeks~ · 08-05-2015, 04:01 PM

So I met with my Dietitian today and I am down another 14lbs so from the start of my weight loss journey I am down over 120lbs all pre op. I love my weight loss program team they are so supportive and are willing to fight for me to get approved for surgery. I still have a really long road but it doesn't look so dark anymore. Also to all of you in Chat, on the threads and in my messages I thank you for the support you all have shown me. This is one of the hardest things I have ever done for myself and to have the support system I have now is amazing. To all those working on their own Journey's NEVER GIVE UP!!

12-11-2013, 04:40 PM	#1
Bella~Vita Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where salt is used for Margaritas not Snow Posts: 891 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,049 Thanked 1,322 Times in 443 Posts Rep Power: 7157596	I started my journey in March 2013 ..... I ended up having the sleeve and I'm so glad I did. Yes it's hard but you truly have to be committed. I had my surgery last Monday and I'm 9 days out. My tummy is healing ... and I'm on a high protein drink regime. Hopefully for xmas I will be on pureed foods... although sweets and carbs look and taste good, they are not my friend. I'm down 16 lbs in 9 days and losing fast right now. For those who are considering surgery, be sure it's lifetime change .... I'm hoping to volunteer with my hospital who is brand new to Weight loss surgeries. Our meetings start Jan. 2014 .... I'm so psyched with this and want to help others with eating disorders. This my transition for 2014 __________________ ~ I believe that pleasing everyone is impossible..... but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake ~

07-30-2015, 07:14 PM	#2
~SweetCheeks~ Member How Do You Identify?: femme-babygirl-brat Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Justin's babygirl Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 733 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,608 Thanked 3,253 Times in 646 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Vertical Gastric Sleeve Bringing back this thread for anyone thinking about weight loss surgery. I have been heavy all my life, with differing health issues and such and a lack of medical insurance for many years left me with a bunch of mess to deal with. The beginning of this year I got medical insurance and immediately started discussing my desire to lose weight with my primary care doctor. He and I decided weight loss surgery is my best option. So since February I have been following a low carb high protein diet and exercising as much as my body will allow (I have a bad back and knees). I am at the end stage of all the Pre Op requirements and have 30lbs to lose to be in the safe zone for my Surgeon to do Surgery. After much discussion with my surgeon and all the pros and cons, we both decided the Vertical Gastric Sleeve is the best option for me. I am hopeful that with this tool I will gain back a healthy life and be able to enjoy it not hide behind this shell of obesity that has kept me back for so long.

08-05-2015, 04:01 PM	#4
~SweetCheeks~ Member How Do You Identify?: femme-babygirl-brat Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Justin's babygirl Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 733 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,608 Thanked 3,253 Times in 646 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Getting anxious! So I met with my Dietitian today and I am down another 14lbs so from the start of my weight loss journey I am down over 120lbs all pre op. I love my weight loss program team they are so supportive and are willing to fight for me to get approved for surgery. I still have a really long road but it doesn't look so dark anymore. Also to all of you in Chat, on the threads and in my messages I thank you for the support you all have shown me. This is one of the hardest things I have ever done for myself and to have the support system I have now is amazing. To all those working on their own Journey's NEVER GIVE UP!!

07-30-2015, 10:15 PM	#3
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	This is something I have thought about for a while, but I still have doubts about me sticking to the meal plan. I have always enjoyed food so I would really hate to not to be able to do that anymore. While I can lose weight by diet and exercise it is a slow process because of arthritis and back problems, then last year arthritis hit my left knee so I get suprats injections. The first set of three shots didn't last the 6 months it was supposed to so now I am in the process of getting 5 shots a week apart in hopes this will make it to 6 months, I had to wait 5 weeks to get the next shots so u bet it was an uncomfortable 5 weeks. I told the Doc if it didn't make 6 months I wasn't going to do this again and that I would go back to my regular pain management Doc to use what he was using (his clinic dosen't use suprats so I went somewhere else to give it a try and my regular pain Doc knew before I did this). I need knee surgery but no one will do it cause I am 50 pounds to heavy and diabetic. I have no idea what to do at this point except try to lose it the normal way and hope for the best.