Pre-bariatric surgery weight loss. Anyone else?

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  • lynnierose9
    lynnierose9 Posts: 34 Member
    Hello I had a VSG about 3 weeks ago. Always looking for more friends :)
  • kbear621
    kbear621 Posts: 32 Member
    I had gastric by-pass surgery on May 28. Yes it was a hard decision but it was the best one for me. i have only had one negative experince on MFP from someone who tried to talk me out of my surgery days before and unfriended me after I decided to go through with it. For the most part people have been super suportive and I have made a lot of friends because of that.

    I joined MFP because in order to qualify for the surgery I had to get to 500 lbs, starting here at 552, it was a great tool to keep myself motivated! Now logging my daily food and actiivty has become habit and I do it without even thinking about it. I lost 64 pounds in 100 days before surgery and have lost another 24 in the 3 weeks since.

    I know this was the best decision I could make for myself and would not change it for anything.

    Good luck on your surgery in a couple of days, feel free to add me if you need/want another cheerleader in your corner.
  • kbear621
    kbear621 Posts: 32 Member
    I am not sure what everyone uses for protien supplements but I have found a brand of protien powder that I absolutely love. It is called Unjury and you can only get it online, either at www.unjury.com or on amazon. The flavor variety is great and they are pretty cost effective compared to some at only about $1.00 a serving. The chicke soup flavor is great to cook with or add to soups or broth for an added protien boost.
  • jedenefein
    jedenefein Posts: 2
    I had gastric bypass in 01/2011 and lost over 150 pounds in the first year and a half... Regained 50+ in the two years since and looking to lose most of it. I think if you start tracking your food and exercise in this site it helps tremendously! Also, if you haven't begun exercising yet, just get off the couch and start walking - even if just during commercials. That will help with your metabolism. Also try to get in lots of protein with eggs, cheese, chicken, etc. And steer clear of fast food restaurants - I know, easier said than done! And check back here for motivation as you progress!
  • kbear621
    kbear621 Posts: 32 Member
    I am a post-op gastric sleeve guy....I have read many negative posts about bariatric surgery on these boards.
    Most of the people don't fully understand the topic. That is a polite way of saying they don't know what they are talking about because they are not medical experts.

    All I wanted to say was the decision and guidelines you need to follow are between you and your Doctor.
    Please don't "go to the bank" with any advice you read here....sure there are some good suggestions here
    but this a serious medical decision and process we are talking about here.

    For me, having the sleeve surgery was the best decision I ever made. Be sure your clinic is a Bariatric Center of Excellence clinic....do your research before you choose your surgeon and your clinic...if you follow their guidelines you will be working with them the rest of your life. Good luck.

    I agree with the Center for Bariatic Excellence! My hospital is one and the nurses on the floor and in the recovery room are all so well practiced in dealing with Bariatric patients that the hospital stay was very beneficial to me. They have a nutrition counselor and bariatric support staff to answer any of your questions no matter how small!
  • amandakay1982
    amandakay1982 Posts: 7
    Hi there!

    I'm a just about a year post op gastric bypass and it was the BEST decision I have ever made. I'm only sorry it took me this long to do it. Feel free to friend me, as I'm always looking for support and people that understand, especially about WLS.

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