Gastric Bypass/
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I'm having gastric bypass in February. I have passed my lung, heart & psych eval. I cant wait.0
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I had gastric bypass in 2003.
Good intentions...psych eval...lose a few pounds first...follow all the rules....blah blah blah.
Lost 109 pounds. Felt good. Forgot what I went through.
Ate.
Ate.
Ate.
Gained 55 back and sat there for a few years.
Now I am doing it the right way....mind over matter, watching my diet and exercising my butt off.
Left over side effects of mineral and vitamin deficiencies...anemia that keeps coming back...ulcers...digestive sensitivities...all from a surgery that I thought I needed but turns out....I can lose weight anyway. And be proud of it.
I would not recommend it. The work required is the same.0 -
My older brother had surgery for weightloss about 20-21 yrs ago and it worked wonders for several years then he let it fail him and he couldnt leave pop and food alone so now he is back to his before weight.
I myself am looking at the lap band surgery to help with my health issues...I was diagnosed in April with Muscular Dystrophy and told loosing weight would help me to get around better for a longer time. Last year I had my gall bladder out and that surgeon also does the lap band, so I would try to get him as I really like him.0 -
To all the nay-sayers and those who say "just do it yourself." I wish that you could have lived a week in my shoes.....And I know several of you have. But i'm not you and your not me. Instead of downing us or trying to talk people that need the surgery out of it, why not support us and applaude us in the the effort to lose weight and be healthier? And yes several patients do gain weight back after surgery, but when YOU dont spend 3 hours on the treadmill or bicycling or whatever everyday to maintain YOUR weight, guess what YOUR gonna gain wieght too!
So please stop downing us for using the too we used! I dont down you for what you use!0 -
I had gastric bypass in 2003.
Good intentions...psych eval...lose a few pounds first...follow all the rules....blah blah blah.
Lost 109 pounds. Felt good. Forgot what I went through.
Ate.
Ate.
Ate.
Gained 55 back and sat there for a few years.
Now I am doing it the right way....mind over matter, watching my diet and exercising my butt off.
Left over side effects of mineral and vitamin deficiencies...anemia that keeps coming back...ulcers...digestive sensitivities...all from a surgery that I thought I needed but turns out....I can lose weight anyway. And be proud of it.
I would not recommend it. The work required is the same.
You say you are "doing it the right way". So then did you have your stomach un-bypassed? Stomach replacement surgery? I'm trying to understand how that works. If you had bariatric surgery several years ago then you are still and will for ever be getting that added help toward weight loss provided by the surgery. Changes in absorption, changes is hormone release, change in hunger levels, all those don't just miraculously change because ate more than you should have after surgery.0 -
To all the nay-sayers and those who say "just do it yourself." I wish that you could have lived a week in my shoes.....And I know several of you have. But i'm not you and your not me. Instead of downing us or trying to talk people that need the surgery out of it, why not support us and applaude us in the the effort to lose weight and be healthier? And yes several patients do gain weight back after surgery, but when YOU dont spend 3 hours on the treadmill or bicycling or whatever everyday to maintain YOUR weight, guess what YOUR gonna gain wieght too!
So please stop downing us for using the too we used! I dont down you for what you use!
Very well said sir. Spending 20 hours a week in a gym is not "the natural way", there's nothing natural about that. Taking exercise classes or watching videos at home? Nope, sorry, not natural. People need to quit judging others and worry more about their own selves.0 -
I'm starting the process. Still have to drop another 50 pounds before they will operate but I"m working towards it.
I wonder if insurance companies make losing that weight a requirement, hoping if people are successful losing the 50 pounds that they will just keep going on their own and not want to have the surgery done?0 -
If you are getting the surgery, your mind has to be in the same place it has to be in to lose weight without surgery. You have to be mentally prepared for it, because with the surgery you have to change your diet so much anyway - why not just do it on your own? I know people that have had it done..... one of them died. others have gained weight back. Others have lost less weight than me, in a longer period of time - and I had NO surgery. I don't get why people think this will fix it. If you can change your eating because of getting a surgery and be successful, you can change your eating without the surgery. THIS is why all too many people are not successful with WLS - why put yourself through that when you CAN do it on your own?! I'm living proof.
SW 303.4 (1/1/11)
CW 188.8
30 y/o 5'6''
I did it just by eating right and working out. That's it.0 -
A young woman I work with had it done a few years ago and lost over 200lbs. She has now gained most of it back and lost a lot of hair and has to take B12 shots. She looked amazing and if she had done as the doctor recommended and followed the plan I am sure it would have been alright, but she didn't. I think people look at it like a quick fix but you CAN gain it back and most people do.0
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To all the nay-sayers and those who say "just do it yourself." I wish that you could have lived a week in my shoes.....And I know several of you have. But i'm not you and your not me. Instead of downing us or trying to talk people that need the surgery out of it, why not support us and applaude us in the the effort to lose weight and be healthier? And yes several patients do gain weight back after surgery, but when YOU dont spend 3 hours on the treadmill or bicycling or whatever everyday to maintain YOUR weight, guess what YOUR gonna gain wieght too!
So please stop downing us for using the too we used! I dont down you for what you use!
Very well said sir. Spending 20 hours a week in a gym is not "the natural way", there's nothing natural about that. Taking exercise classes or watching videos at home? Nope, sorry, not natural. People need to quit judging others and worry more about their own selves.
Soo. wait. working out, getting active, and eating right isn't te natural way - but surgery is? Don't think so. sorry.0 -
To all the nay-sayers and those who say "just do it yourself." I wish that you could have lived a week in my shoes.....And I know several of you have. But i'm not you and your not me. Instead of downing us or trying to talk people that need the surgery out of it, why not support us and applaude us in the the effort to lose weight and be healthier? And yes several patients do gain weight back after surgery, but when YOU dont spend 3 hours on the treadmill or bicycling or whatever everyday to maintain YOUR weight, guess what YOUR gonna gain wieght too!
So please stop downing us for using the too we used! I dont down you for what you use!
I don't think anything anyone says here is going to stop a person who is really desperate to lose the weight from having the procedure done. There are pros and cons, all of which need to be discussed with a medical professional, not the people here. But if someone is going to post for opinions, they are going to get them....whether they agree with them or not.0 -
If you are getting the surgery, your mind has to be in the same place it has to be in to lose weight without surgery. You have to be mentally prepared for it, because with the surgery you have to change your diet so much anyway - why not just do it on your own? I know people that have had it done..... one of them died. others have gained weight back. Others have lost less weight than me, in a longer period of time - and I had NO surgery. I don't get why people think this will fix it. If you can change your eating because of getting a surgery and be successful, you can change your eating without the surgery. THIS is why all too many people are not successful with WLS - why put yourself through that when you CAN do it on your own?! I'm living proof.
SW 303.4 (1/1/11)
CW 188.8
30 y/o 5'6''
I did it just by eating right and working out. That's it.
And just why do you give a eff you see kay what another person decides to do? It does not affect you in any way shape or form. Just because you managed to do it does not mean others can. Some people can do lots of things others can't. Do you judge them too?0 -
A young woman I work with had it done a few years ago and lost over 200lbs. She has now gained most of it back and lost a lot of hair and has to take B12 shots. She looked amazing and if she had done as the doctor recommended and followed the plan I am sure it would have been alright, but she didn't. I think people look at it like a quick fix but you CAN gain it back and most people do.
No ma'am, most people DON'T gain the weight back. Try doing some actual research and reading real statistics instead of going on what your uncles brothers cousin said on MFP.0 -
My husband had it 7.5 years ago. He lost 145 pounds and gained only 10 back since. He would do it again in a heartbeat. No complications for him.
Also, his program did not require him to lose any weight before he had it done.0 -
You can do the same thing by simply eating less.
If you have a lot of body fat reserves you would be surprised at how little you can eat (unless you have emotional eating issues or disorders). The leaner you get the less your body has to draw from and then you have to taper up your calories. There is no such thing as starvation mode for women over 12% body fat or men over 6% body fat. I am a living breathing example of that. I went from obese to now under 12% BF and I've maintained for one year and built muscle the whole time. You don't BUILD muscle in starvation mode, so I proved everyone wrong. And I learned it all from a coach with multiple PHD’s who wrote The Anything Goes Diet and The Venus Index Workout and the The Adonis Index Workout.
my blog bobbiesfitness.com0 -
I had gastric bypass in 2003.
Good intentions...psych eval...lose a few pounds first...follow all the rules....blah blah blah.
Lost 109 pounds. Felt good. Forgot what I went through.
Ate.
Ate.
Ate.
Gained 55 back and sat there for a few years.
Now I am doing it the right way....mind over matter, watching my diet and exercising my butt off.
Left over side effects of mineral and vitamin deficiencies...anemia that keeps coming back...ulcers...digestive sensitivities...all from a surgery that I thought I needed but turns out....I can lose weight anyway. And be proud of it.
I would not recommend it. The work required is the same.
Sounds like you failed the tool......Not the tool failing you!0 -
You can do the same thing by simply eating less.
No you cant do the same thing by "simply eating less".....Im glad it worked for you.....But yet again "IM NOT YOU!"0 -
I had it done in the mid 1980s. I loved it at the time - went from 213 to 145. BUT, with marital problems, etc, I started eating and drinking , and gained it all back plus some. You must be sure you can live with the smaller stomach. It is so easy to start stretching it out again. I did start today with Roco lab surgery free gastric bypass - hard to explain, its a drink mix you take once a day to fill your stomach with a fiber mix, and is a lot cheaper than surgery! You can check it here: http://www.rocalabs.com/en/?gclid=CJftiYz-nrICFce8Kgod_CUALg0
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my bff just had it done. I told my husband how much she had lost since her surgery two weeks ago.....15 lbs. I am up to 28 pounds lost. My husband said the best thing ever to me. he said.." and you didn't have surgery"
My thoughts on this are quite strong. It is not for everyone. If you have to adhere to a special diet after the surgery.....why not just do it before the surgery too? I wish my friend the best......but everyone I ever knew that had it done gained back a significant portion of the lost weight.
THe whole point is, some cannot do it without the surgery. My husband was hungry all the time and never felt full. WIth the surgery he did and is so happy now that that horrible part of his life is over. Maybe it different for each person but the surgery is what worked for him. It does not make you a better person if you can do it without. Mor epower to you but don't bash those who need it.0 -
Unfortunately, this surgery is being used as an easy quick fix by many who get it AND the doctors and hospitals making a ton of money performing the surgery. However, I do recognize that there are those folks who truly do need a medical intervention and there are those that need to focus on what is driving their eating habits not the weight itself. I know 5 people who have taken advantage of getting the surgery. Three have gained it all back plus some and two are struggling desperately trying to keep the weight gains minimal.
It seems that alchohol consumption has a lot to do with the struggle to keep the weight off in addition to having not addressed the underlying issues regarding food.
Regardless how the weight is taken off, I wish everyone the best and hope that the process is well-rounded and helps them ultimately win the battle of the bulge.0 -
I know two people who had it. One in the 1990s happily lost about 3/4 of her body weight, but gained it all back about five years later. I wasn't surprised - even while she was losing weight, she'd keep huge bags of the special foodby her side, nibbling at it constantly, through business meetings and the like.
A second friend had it in the early 2000s, and has been able to keep off the weight. Unlike my other friend, she didn't diet down to anorexia - she lost to a normal size. However, she can only eat a few tablespoons of food at a time, making going out to dinner with her and her husband a difficult exercise, as she needs to leave the table after 15 minutes due to a stuffed stomach and esophagus. It was enough to convince me NEVER to get that surgery!
I really believe we can lose our weight the right way. Shortcuts don't cut it.0 -
I had gastric bypass in 2003.
Good intentions...psych eval...lose a few pounds first...follow all the rules....blah blah blah.
Lost 109 pounds. Felt good. Forgot what I went through.
Ate.
Ate.
Ate.
Gained 55 back and sat there for a few years.
Now I am doing it the right way....mind over matter, watching my diet and exercising my butt off.
Left over side effects of mineral and vitamin deficiencies...anemia that keeps coming back...ulcers...digestive sensitivities...all from a surgery that I thought I needed but turns out....I can lose weight anyway. And be proud of it.
I would not recommend it. The work required is the same.
You say you are "doing it the right way". So then did you have your stomach un-bypassed? Stomach replacement surgery? I'm trying to understand how that works. If you had bariatric surgery several years ago then you are still and will for ever be getting that added help toward weight loss provided by the surgery. Changes in absorption, changes is hormone release, change in hunger levels, all those don't just miraculously change because ate more than you should have after surgery.
Added help??? Are you kidding me?
I have more difficulty losing weight than I ever would have had with a whole stomach. It streched right out and I can eat what any normal person can...however I lost the ability to absorb the needed nutrients and minerals needed to keep my system healthy.
Try losing weight with the extreme fatigue and dizziness of anemia.
And to the person who said I failed the tool....yep. Give it a few years. You mentally are not cured by having your stomach operated on. Most (not all) obesity problems are from lack of mental control over what you put in your body and make it do.
Seriously, people who are still losing from their surgeries are of course happy with it. 6-7+ years out...not the same story.0 -
I thought about having the surgery, but then decided against it since I'm at scardy cat
. At 318 pounds, I started on MFP and have stuck to if for 305 days or so now. I am so GLAD that I joined MFP and have been able to keep up my weight loss. I have friends that have had the surgery and have had to go back to get adjustments, or are having issues. For me, surgery was not the option. I had to do it the old fashioned way - exercise and portion control. So far so good. It's not even my year mark, and I'm almost at 100 lost. So happy 
You can do it without surgery...but if you feel that it's your only choice, beware of the side effects.0 -
My two sister in laws both had it done. Both have gained back all their weight, plus more. One is having major issues with stomach ulcers because of the surgery. Both have big issues with what they ingest.
I have lost 84 pounds in the last 10 months doing it the old fashioned way....logging what I eat, eating in moderation, and lots of exercise. When I started, I would be out of breath just walking around the block. Now I am running 5Ks and have registered for a triathlon next month. It is hard work, and I highly recommend that you try this before going under the knife.0 -
"And to the person who said I failed the tool....yep. Give it a few years. You mentally are not cured by having your stomach operated on. Most (not all) obesity problems are from lack of mental control over what you put in your body and make it do. "
And you yourself proved your point! My mental control is something that I have to work on daily.....When I'm playing softball, running stairs, riding my bike, doing the Wii Fit, and chasing my 4 yr old. All stuff I couldnt do 100 lbs ago without the surgery. No one said that the surgery was a cure all end all! It's a TOOL! Use it as it was intended. Just because you fell back into your old ways doesnt mean that everyone else will either. There are plenty of people on this forum that are many many years out from surgery that are doing absolutly great.0 -
My story is very unique. I will be having the surgery in November, but not necessarily because it's my choice. My kidneys are failing and I'm in desperate need of a kidney transplant. My husband has offered me his kidney but no surgeon will do the transplant unless I lose 100 lbs. I don't have a year to do that as my nephrologist thinks I'll be on dialysis within 6 months. I'm a mom of 3 very active kids and being on dialysis is NOT an option. My transplant surgeon is the one that suggested I have the surgery. All of the other Drs on my team agree that it's a wonderful idea so I kinda feel like my back is against the wall.
If my life wasn't on the line, I wouldn't have the surgery. Then again, if my kidneys were functioning the way they're supposed to then I'd have more energy and I probably wouldn't have gained so much weight in the first place. But, life for me has been busy and you don't think that the reason why you're so tired all the time could be due to a medical condition. Unfortunately I found out I had kidney disease a little too late to do much about it.
I agree 100% with those that say that weight loss surgery is a tool. It is NOT the easy way out, instead it's more like a jumpstart. Taking the easy way out would be having the surgery, losing the weight, and then gaining it back. That is a waste of time, money, and energy to say the least. If you're going to do it, do it the way it's meant to be done. Lose enough weight to be ABLE to move your body more, and then do it!0 -
I yo-yoed for yrs. the older I got the harder it was to take off and the more I gained.
prior to surgery -I had quit smoking, and drinking Carbonated beverages. I also try to avoid Gluten, MSG, and High fructose Corn Syrup. I was also on a 1200 calorie diet and the weight wasn't coming off.
I had VSG - This surgery is a TOOL to use - you still have to watch what you eat - exercise - drink enough water and get your protein in!!!!!
I had surgery with Dr. Alvarez (best surgeon ever) on 07/23/2012. I am down 43 pounds so far
I am off both blood pressure medications, My knees don't hurt any more, I sleep better at night, I no longer snore, my skin looks healthier and has a glow to it, I have more energy and my sex life has improved :happy:
Follow your heart - and do what you need to do!
I did what I had to and I don't regret a second of it!!!
And the people that think that this is a "short cut" or a "easy way out"...............
I have had TONS of support from Average or "thin" friends - the ONLY resistance I EVER HAD was from overweight people that had there own "food issues"
This surgery isnt for someone that isn't slightly over weight....
This surgery is for a BMI over 35 with at least 1 health issue - or a BMI over 40 with no health issues!0 -
Bravo!!!0
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You'll be so glad you did. What is really important is the follow up visits with the dietician afterward to stay on track. I was so scared before the surgery and immediately after I was so relieved and excited. It is a life long journey, but at least you will have a tool to help you stick to what is right. Many people say eat less, exercise more, but if it was that easy no one would be overweight. You will get tools to succeed and support, if you don't use it properly, it won't work right, but if you do, you should be able to maintain proper weight.0
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couldn't agree with you more. Congratulations!! In fact, anyone who decides to not use their tools wisely anf reverts back to old eating habits, the operation didn't fail them, they failed to use their tool properly. Like the definition of insanity, "doing the same old thing and expecting different results". Wishing you continued and best of success. Also, there are more people who fail now because thousands more surgerys are being completed now. We can do it!!0
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