New Bypass Candidate

trucker743
trucker743 Posts: 394 Member
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This is my “Sort Of” Before picture. My top weight ever was 262# in June. I’m now 248.8 in that picture.

I’m not quite a month into a four-month pre-bypass protocol and would like advice and support from others who are getting ready for or have done the procedure.

Getting in enough protein is my main problem at the moment, even with protein drinks.

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  • Fflpnari
    Fflpnari Posts: 975 Member
    There are a few WLS groups of here that have a bunch on info/tips/tricks
    Good luck with everything!
  • 100_PROOF_
    100_PROOF_ Posts: 1,168 Member
    Welcome
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Are you sure you can’t do it the old fashioned way? In the long run, counting calories are easier. Hugs, either way, best wishes <3
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    My main sources of protein right now are meats, dairy, and eggs. Beans can be good to add to foods. You mentioned protein powder already. Getting protein levels up is so important to help with post operative healing.

    I presume your surgeon has gone through complications as well as post OP expectations such as dietary changes. I hope they have also provided counselling. Surgery won't fix the cause of over eating, so the emotional work is really important. It's not a a guaranteed fix.

  • trucker743
    trucker743 Posts: 394 Member
    L1zardQueen wrote: »
    Are you sure you can’t do it the old-fashioned way? In the long run, counting calories are easier. Hugs, either way, best wishes <3

    At 75, with my mobility level, the dietician and I worked out that it would take over two years. At 75, I need results faster, since it is affecting my breathing severely.

    I've tried the diabetes diet, although I'm not diabetic, low carbs, mayo clinic, Nutrisystem, you name it. I have been down to my correct weight twice in my life - from age 14-19 and from age 40-44. Other than that, I've been at 200 or above for the intervening years and for the last 30 more or less continually. I topped out at 262 in June.
  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,371 Member
    trucker743 wrote: »
    This is my “Sort Of” Before picture. My top weight ever was 262# in June. I’m now 248.8 in that picture.

    I’m not quite a month into a four-month pre-bypass protocol and would like advice and support from others who are getting ready for or have done the procedure.

    Getting in enough protein is my main problem at the moment, even with protein drinks.

    Have you used the forums at https://www.bariatricpal.com/? The forums would be a good source of bariatric/wls information and they are quite active, ignore the ads for their store (unless of course you want to buy something from there)..
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    trucker743 wrote: »
    L1zardQueen wrote: »
    Are you sure you can’t do it the old-fashioned way? In the long run, counting calories are easier. Hugs, either way, best wishes <3

    At 75, with my mobility level, the dietician and I worked out that it would take over two years. At 75, I need results faster, since it is affecting my breathing severely.

    I've tried the diabetes diet, although I'm not diabetic, low carbs, mayo clinic, Nutrisystem, you name it. I have been down to my correct weight twice in my life - from age 14-19 and from age 40-44. Other than that, I've been at 200 or above for the intervening years and for the last 30 more or less continually. I topped out at 262 in June.
    I just have to butt in and say that you can't "try" to lose weight, and you don't need "diets", you need a sustained calorie deficit, for real, and that just means "eat less, move more" (the moving is even optional). Counting calories takes out all the guesswork and puts you in control of your food intake.

    And it's losing weight, not having the operation, that will improve your health. You can lose really fast in the beginning, and the first pounds are the most urgent.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »
    L1zardQueen wrote: »
    Are you sure you can’t do it the old fashioned way? In the long run, counting calories are easier. Hugs, either way, best wishes <3

    Weight loss surgery isn't a first choice, its generally a last resort for the majority. Don't you think if the OP could lose weight the 'old fashioned way' they would have done so by now and maintained it long term.

    @tiptoethruthetulips Yep, I understand her urgency, she needs to lose weight fast. I was trying to be diplomatic without hurting her feelings. I was hoping to give her something to think about, she will be forced to eat very small portions and recovery from surgery will be hard. Is there a better way to help her? Tell me what you think.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,417 Member
    I don't know...I lost 70ish pounds in eight months by using only the tools on this site. I would think that's doable for anyone. I am also an older woman. I would imagine the pre-surgery and then recovery (if it goes well) is about that long, so saying it has to be done quickly is a bit of a red herring. Then there is still the need to forever eat in a new way.

    Surgery is pretty scary.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    cmriverside wrote: »
    I don't know...I lost 70ish pounds in eight months by using only the tools on this site. I would think that's doable for anyone. I am also an older woman. I would imagine the pre-surgery and then recovery (if it goes well) is about that long, so saying it has to be done quickly is a bit of a red herring. Then there is still the need to forever eat in a new way.

    Surgery is pretty scary.

    I am older too. My brother in law, who is older than me, had part of his intestines removed and his recovery has been touch and go. We almost lost him.

    I am concerned for the OP is all.
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    Welcome to the tribe.

    <---- does a native welcome dance... lol
  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,371 Member
    L1zardQueen wrote: »
    tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »
    L1zardQueen wrote: »
    Are you sure you can’t do it the old fashioned way? In the long run, counting calories are easier. Hugs, either way, best wishes <3

    Weight loss surgery isn't a first choice, its generally a last resort for the majority. Don't you think if the OP could lose weight the 'old fashioned way' they would have done so by now and maintained it long term.

    @tiptoethruthetulips Yep, I understand her urgency, she needs to lose weight fast. I was trying to be diplomatic without hurting her feelings. I was hoping to give her something to think about, she will be forced to eat very small portions and recovery from surgery will be hard. Is there a better way to help her? Tell me what you think.

    You don't think the Trucker743 has been told what it will be like post op, thought it out and ecided that the WLS was the best option for her? I doubt the decision has been taken likely.
  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,371 Member
    Great to get an update Trucker. Pleased to see its's going well for you and well done on the fat loss so far. If you have any specific bariatric questions I see the bariatricpal messageboards are quite active

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