Gastric bypass help!
Daisyboohoo
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I need help! Had two birthdays this week... Father-in-law turned 70! I picked up 1.5kg. Now need to loose 7kg by 18 July 2013 BEFORE my gastric bypass surgery! Is this possible????
If I don't loose it they will not operate.
PLEASE help... I am desperate!
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If I don't loose it they will not operate.
PLEASE help... I am desperate!
:-(
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Possible if you have water weight to lose, meaning you haven't lost much lately. My question is are you sure you want surgery? I was on a path to surgery and met 7 post-op patients during my research. Only one recommended surgery and she had recently had the procedure. The others told me about their health issues resulting from the surgery. I couldn't risk this and am working on weight loss with diet and exercise. Down 80 lbs and have 100 more to lose. I thought surgery was my only hope. It wasn't. Best wishes to you.0
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Maybe your body subconsciously does not want the surgery. With severe dieting you can make weight but that is if it is water weight.0
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Hi! I had Gastric Bypass in May of 2011. Best thing I could have ever done for myself. I am down 209 pounds. I love my active lifestyle now! I can do so much more than I ever could have before. I say that my surgery allowed me the chance to change my lifestyle and be successful at keeping the weight off. The thing I would suggest for you is to log everything you put it your mouth. It will effect what you eat if you commit to logging everything. Also, make sure you drink lots of water and try to go off all caffeine. Caffeine makes you retain water and you don't want that right now! Good Luck!0
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Just start following your diet now and do the best you can. That's all you can do. Have you lost any weight as of yet? Maybe they will see the effort and still give you the surgery.0
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Its gonna be quite a task in 10 days but all I can say is just try your very best and who knows? Just keep it healthy!
I too was offered the path to surgery which was the kick up the bum I needed to do it myself. But we are all different and I really wish you the very best of luck. xx0 -
you need to lose 7 kg in one week? even before the birthday party you had 5.5 kg to lose in one week. I don't see how you can do it - what *I* would do is drink a lot of water, stay off bread, exercise a lot and hope for the best. (But honestly i wouldn't have the surgery in the first place, and honestly you need to think if this is REALLY what you want to do. I know how difficult it is to lose weight and maintain, believe me i do. but I'm assuming that the surgeon gave you a reasonable time frame? you are going to have to follow a strict eating plan after surgery as well. are you able to do so).0
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don't think it can be safely done. Don't quite see why one birthday leads to a 1.5kg weight gain!0
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7 kg in one week is highly unlikely. I'd reschedule.
In the long term a month of rethinking and getting down to the required level will help you.0 -
It is possible. Stay away from anything that is white. Flour, rice, sugar and starchy vegtables. I had that surgery and have gained most of the weight back. Although I am grateful for the time it has bought me. My health was failing big time very rapidly. I wish i had the knowledge i have now about eating right. If i could go back i wouldnt get the surgery. But i totally see where your coming from. Good luck.0
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You'll find this board is not very supportive of bariatric patients. The answer is: Maybe... If a lot of your problem is water weight. Prior to my VSG surgery I was placed on a special diet to shrink my liver (even though I had a normal liver, my doctor puts ALL of his bariatric patients on the same diet so I followed it)... it also took off a lot of weight (mostly water weight) Three sugar free/low carb protein shakes plus one "lean and green" such as a roasted chicken breast with steamed spinach, or a portion of poached salmon and a salad some balsamic vinegar on it. It will also be a good practice in discipline since after surgery you will have to so liquids for a period of time.0
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I know two people who have had this surgery. One looks good now, but she had a lot of post-op pain and says it was a hard way to go. The other has had infections, adhesions, is miserable and in pain all the time and wishes she had taken the time to do it the slow and healthy way, via diet ( lifestyle change) and exercise. Think this over carefully. Good luck to you.0
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I need help! Had two birthdays this week... Father-in-law turned 70! I picked up 1.5kg. Now need to loose 7kg by 18 July 2013 BEFORE my gastric bypass surgery! Is this possible????
If I don't loose it they will not operate.
PLEASE help... I am desperate!
:-(
Presumably you knew about this date for a while? Is there a reason that you haven't met your weight loss goal up till now?
Surgery won't magic away the issues behind why you over eat.0 -
Why GBP surgery?
I'm working with a guy now who started his journey at 700+LBS and is now down to the mid 500LBS.
He just works out every other day and eats right.
GBP does cause you to lose weight but only has a 5% success rate long term.
And its a huge change to your system.
If you do get the surgery, studies show better nutrient uptake from the system but youll have to dial down your intake big time, as well as drinking a lot of your calories.0 -
If you can't stick to the diet to lose beforehand, what makes you think you can do the diet after the surgery? I think the doctors have it right to have this requirement. That's a lot of weight to lose in 10 days. Frankly, it can't have snuck up on you, and I don't think you are showing that you've got what it takes to stick to the plan afterwards. What else have you tried before this? I've lost 120 pounds since October 1, 2012 just by counting calories and then adding exercise after three months. (Couldn't do any the first three months because I was hella fat (347 lbs at 5'2") and had a knee injury.0
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I really don't see how you can do that without chopping off a limb. 7.4kg is a LOT of weight to lose in a month, let alone a week!
Did they tell you this at short notice? Not very fair...0 -
where are you having your bypass?0
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I feel for you! It's obvious you are desperate to feel better, and how you go about doing that is totally up to you. Stay positive and stay the course, if you can't have surgery next week then you can create a new goal for youself, get down that 7.4 kg for the next surgery date if that is what you choose to do. Hang in there, you are worth the journey to feel better however that happens! Good luck to you.0
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I would take the good parts of what people have to say and leave the negative behind. I agree you should start logging everything you eat because it will be a lesson on how to learn how to eat correctly and maintain/loss the weight before and after surgery. I have know a coupe of people who have had the surgery some were successful and some were not. It is really up to you. I do think you should reschedule the surgery because there are health reasons your doctor wants that weight gone before surgery. He also wants to make sure you are prepared to do what it takes to be successful. This surgery is not the magic pill you think it is. That being said with a healthy diet and a lot of discomfort you will lose the weight with this surgery. One of my friends who was successful that terrible acid reflux and thew up all the time. But she didn't care, she said it was worth it. But she still had to change her diet. Just learn how to eat so you don't gain it back after a small loss. I truly wish you the best of luck. Your best bet to lose the weight is low calorie, low carb high protein fish and lean meat (fish is the fastest) and green veggies only. If you would like to add me to have a friend throughout this journey I would be happy to be the support you need. Best of luck.0
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Gastric Bypass is fantastic! Changed my life forever. For some of us, there was no other choice, and GBP has a way better success rate than the one posted on this forum. Research would be good for some of us.0
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Why GBP surgery?
I'm working with a guy now who started his journey at 700+LBS and is now down to the mid 500LBS.
He just works out every other day and eats right.
GBP does cause you to lose weight but only has a 5% success rate long term.
And its a huge change to your system.
If you do get the surgery, studies show better nutrient uptake from the system but youll have to dial down your intake big time, as well as drinking a lot of your calories.
What you are saying is simply not true. If you want to convince anyone that GBP has a 5% long term success rate then cite your source.. I also challenge you to find ANY study that proves that diet and exercise alone has as good or HIGHER success rate than those patients who had GBP... Truth is.. GBP is a tool that will HELP patients stick with a calorie deficit for long enough to lose a significant amount of weight.. They may not lose ALL their weight and keep it all off... but over the long term, GBP are exponentially more successful than morbidly obese people who went the diet and exercise alone route. Those who have the BEST results are those who use their bariatric procedure as a tool in order to help them stick with the calorie deficit AND add a moderate amount of exercise. I'm not saying that people shouldn't TRY to do it without surgery.. there indeed are some who can do it this way... but before you go spewing statistics you need to have your facts straight.0 -
I had the surgery in 2004 and the best gift I could have given myself. Just keep in mind the surgery does not fix the head. You need to absolutely do the mental work to be successful at keeping the weight off. Make no mistake this is not an easy fix. The honeymoon will be over before you know it. I wish my surgeon would have made me lose weight prior to surgery. It is a requirement now for all new patients. The best to you!0
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Why GBP surgery?
I'm working with a guy now who started his journey at 700+LBS and is now down to the mid 500LBS.
He just works out every other day and eats right.
GBP does cause you to lose weight but only has a 5% success rate long term.
And its a huge change to your system.
If you do get the surgery, studies show better nutrient uptake from the system but youll have to dial down your intake big time, as well as drinking a lot of your calories.
What you are saying is simply not true. If you want to convince anyone that GBP has a 5% long term success rate then cite your source.. I also challenge you to find ANY study that proves that diet and exercise alone has as good or HIGHER success rate than those patients who had GBP... Truth is.. GBP is a tool that will HELP patients stick with a calorie deficit for long enough to lose a significant amount of weight.. They may not lose ALL their weight and keep it all off... but over the long term, GBP are exponentially more successful than morbidly obese people who went the diet and exercise alone route. Those who have the BEST results are those who use their bariatric procedure as a tool in order to help them stick with the calorie deficit AND add a moderate amount of exercise. I'm not saying that people shouldn't TRY to do it without surgery.. there indeed are some who can do it this way... but before you go spewing statistics you need to have your facts straight.
can you cite YOUR sources? there are a lot of numbers and statistics flying around the board, pro and con the surgery.0 -
Whether an individual goes the surgical route or simply busting their a** in a gym this is the truth of it all...
YOU MUST FIX YOUR HEAD BEFORE YOU CAN FIX YOUR BODY
The majority of people become obese from poor habits or emotional issues. Yes there are the physiological reasons, but thyroid issues do not account for the explosive increase in obesity in the US. There's a reason people get fat. I'm a firm believer that if you can find the emotional/mental issue then losing the weight is much, much easier.
Does GBP work? Of course... but it's not the end-all-be-all solution.
Is it the best solution? No. People need to consider the other issues that will occur with such a rapid weight loss (i.e. sagging skin)
Is it the only option for the super-obese? Most likely.
Are you still going to be told to get off your a** and exercise? Umm, Yes.
Bottom line, to each his/her own. Personally, I started at 320# with a 14% A1c and a BG of 584 - hospitalized with a 10x15cm leg abscess requiring surgery. That was my breaking point. I set my mind to the task and started my journey, promising myself I'd never be as bad as I was ever again. GBP was not an option in my mind.
I'm down to 265# in 10 months with a 6% A1c and a fasted BG of 95! I CrossFit 5 days/week @ 5am. I've never been healthier and I'm never looking back. But again, I had to fix my head for my body to follow.
To the OP... you're gonna want to reschedule. 7kg in a week is gonna be tough.0 -
Why GBP surgery?
I'm working with a guy now who started his journey at 700+LBS and is now down to the mid 500LBS.
He just works out every other day and eats right.
GBP does cause you to lose weight but only has a 5% success rate long term.
And its a huge change to your system.
If you do get the surgery, studies show better nutrient uptake from the system but youll have to dial down your intake big time, as well as drinking a lot of your calories.
What you are saying is simply not true. If you want to convince anyone that GBP has a 5% long term success rate then cite your source.. I also challenge you to find ANY study that proves that diet and exercise alone has as good or HIGHER success rate than those patients who had GBP... Truth is.. GBP is a tool that will HELP patients stick with a calorie deficit for long enough to lose a significant amount of weight.. They may not lose ALL their weight and keep it all off... but over the long term, GBP are exponentially more successful than morbidly obese people who went the diet and exercise alone route. Those who have the BEST results are those who use their bariatric procedure as a tool in order to help them stick with the calorie deficit AND add a moderate amount of exercise. I'm not saying that people shouldn't TRY to do it without surgery.. there indeed are some who can do it this way... but before you go spewing statistics you need to have your facts straight.
can you cite YOUR sources? there are a lot of numbers and statistics flying around the board, pro and con the surgery.
Also patiently waiting for her to cite her sources0 -
There is no way someone could lose 15lbs in a healthy manner. For those of you looking for sources, I don't think it matters. Weight loss isn't guaranteed by the gym or surgery and it requires hard work and effort no matter what you do. Obviously she feels that the surgery is her best option at this point, but what I find concerning (even though it doesn't really matter what I think) is the waiting for the last minute to lose quite a few lbs, overdoing it at a bday party and losing weight to have a weight loss surgery. I know you probably went to the class, but the surgery is a pretty big deal0
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Aside from cutting water weight, I can`t really see it...0
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I'm biased in that despite my weight, I won't consider surgery to 'fix' something I believe has psychological roots. I've put the doctor time into working with a therapist once a week, which combined with healthy eating and daily exercise is leading to great changes. But I accept we all have different mindsets.
That aside, the only way I could see losing that much weight in a week would be by manipulating water, and that seems like a dangerous option considering the type of surgery you're about to go under anesthesia for. What would be the harm in rescheduling?0 -
2 weeks before my vertical sleeve surgery I was put on a liquid diet. I used EAS advantedge pre made low carb shakes. If you can manage to live on 6 of these a day and do as much exercise as you can handle, you have a chance at losing the weight. Just walking a half mile or so three times a day should do it. I waited until I was 58 years old to do this. I wish it had been available years earlier. I was never a fan of the roux-en y procedure. It seemed to severe. For me, the surgery has helped tremendously. I had no bad after effects. I still use my fitness pal every day . You must keep an honest tracking of your caloric input. The surgery is not magic. I still get hungry often. By using this tool, combined with the tool the surgery provides, you will have a lot better chance for a healthy life.0
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If you can't stick to the diet to lose beforehand, what makes you think you can do the diet after the surgery? I think the doctors have it right to have this requirement. That's a lot of weight to lose in 10 days. Frankly, it can't have snuck up on you, and I don't think you are showing that you've got what it takes to stick to the plan afterwards. What else have you tried before this? I've lost 120 pounds since October 1, 2012 just by counting calories and then adding exercise after three months. (Couldn't do any the first three months because I was hella fat (347 lbs at 5'2") and had a knee injury.
^^This.
Sorry, but if the pre-op requirements with weight and date "snuck up" on you, you will likely have a hard time adhering to the drastic changes you need to make after your surgery. I've seen people have GPB and end up just as heavy as they were before the surgery; simply because they didn't make good lifestyle choices to maintain everything the surgery is supposed to help you do.0 -
Why GBP surgery?
I'm working with a guy now who started his journey at 700+LBS and is now down to the mid 500LBS.
He just works out every other day and eats right.
GBP does cause you to lose weight but only has a 5% success rate long term.
And its a huge change to your system.
If you do get the surgery, studies show better nutrient uptake from the system but youll have to dial down your intake big time, as well as drinking a lot of your calories.
What you are saying is simply not true. If you want to convince anyone that GBP has a 5% long term success rate then cite your source.. I also challenge you to find ANY study that proves that diet and exercise alone has as good or HIGHER success rate than those patients who had GBP... Truth is.. GBP is a tool that will HELP patients stick with a calorie deficit for long enough to lose a significant amount of weight.. They may not lose ALL their weight and keep it all off... but over the long term, GBP are exponentially more successful than morbidly obese people who went the diet and exercise alone route. Those who have the BEST results are those who use their bariatric procedure as a tool in order to help them stick with the calorie deficit AND add a moderate amount of exercise. I'm not saying that people shouldn't TRY to do it without surgery.. there indeed are some who can do it this way... but before you go spewing statistics you need to have your facts straight.
can you cite YOUR sources? there are a lot of numbers and statistics flying around the board, pro and con the surgery.
Sure.. This source http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1421028/ can refute the ridiculous 5% success rate for bypass
Here is a statistic shown by the University of California San Francisco which reports a 5% success rates for Diet/lifestyle change among morbidly obese http://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/obesity/treatment.html
It's important to note that success for MORBIDLY OBESE are different than just for those who are "overweight" Overweight have around a 20% success rate at losing weight and keeping it off.. I don't have time now to go and find the source but I may come back later and do it.0
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