"At this point, you can't do this on your own."

seasicksquid
seasicksquid Posts: 73 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
I went to the doctor this morning out of concern for my knee which has been bothering me. In talking to my doctor, she brought up concern about my weight. Since my first visit with her less than a year ago my weight is up. I believe it's because of some medications I'm taking, as I have been working out and tracking my calories and generally doing better than before.

After hearing my history with WLS 11 years ago, she responded with the above and told me to go back to my surgeon, as well as prescribing me diet pills for the meantime.

I honestly....don't know how to feel. On one hand, maybe she's right. On the other hand, I just want to scream, YES I CAN.

Just so frustrating to be working so hard without any success. I have been successful in the past but this last go....has been awful.

Any thoughts or advice at this point? For reference I'm 30, female, relatively healthy outside of the weight and depression. No co-morbidities to speak of in general.

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  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    edited April 2015
    Without knowing your meds or how they affect you, do you weigh ALL of your food? Logging every single bite and drink? I can't see your diary so I don't know how you log. You need to be very honest with logging as it only helps or hurts you.

    Also, do you eat back your exercise calories? A lot of exercise burned calorie estimates are way too high and if you eat them all, you could end up either maintaining your weight or gaining.
  • HLaR79
    HLaR79 Posts: 1,519 Member
    Wow seasick Ic can imagine how you may have some conflicting feelings but let your doctor try and help you maybe talking to your surgeon can be good for you.
    I really believe in following up with a medical team they can be a great help but you still have to do all the hard work
  • Miss_Mania
    Miss_Mania Posts: 163 Member
    I think you should take the doctors advice for now. There is no harm in following it and seeing how things turn out. If things head south from then, re evaluate and change. But from what I can see, her aiding you can only be positive and instrumental to success. Once she sees you have tried what shes suggested and if you don't lose weight - perhaps she will take your advice on board. Anyone can do this on their own, but why? When you could have extra help
  • seasicksquid
    seasicksquid Posts: 73 Member
    Thanks everyone. I think at this point I am going to go forward with meeting with my surgeon. I've done some research into weight gain following gastric bypass. I don't think my PCP is wrong that I can't do it alone and that medical help is necessary. I eat a small meal, then within 30-45 minutes feel starving all over again, even when following the "rules" (high protein, no drinking water during meal, etc). That's not normal. My anatomy has turned against me and it hurting me more than harming me.

    If anyone is reading this who is considering gastric bypass, please don't take my words to dissuade. In all reality, it was the best choice I made at the time, and allowed me the freedom from my weight to understand what I am fighting for. Had I not had surgery, I would never have traveled and lived life the way I have the last 11 years.

    That being said, medical science is not foolproof, and long term research often comes after the choice is made. If I could do it all over again, the current mainstream surgery (gastric sleeve, VSG) being performed is much more successful.

    There's no magic fix, and really the main thing you can change is you. I have changed a LOT, and I live a much healthier life thanks to my surgery than I would have otherwise. I'm not afraid to ride a bike or go to the gym because I know what I am capable of. Now I just have to correct that gastric bypass was not the right choice for me, and another surgery may be better and actually produce the desired long term results.

    Thanks for the support, everyone.
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