Bariatric Surgery

This is a great group... http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/637-gastric-bypass-vsg-lapband

I am scheduled for the Sleeve surgery on October 1st , and really am starting to question whether I should have it or not. two years ago I had gone through the whole process and then cancelled the surgery after talking to a nurse at my work about not choosing that group of physicians. So here I am two years later have gone through the process with a wonderful doctor and still questioning if I'm doing the right thing. what are your thoughts?

I had the sleeve on April 23. I have lost 80lbs since then but still looking to lose another 20. I'm looking ideas and vise versa

I've been considering bariatric surgery for about a year or so and have been attending the bariatric surgery support group meetings at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore to gain more insight into it. Also been working on getting all the insurance requirements out of the way but could not get all of it done before summer ended so I've delayed that surgery until next summer (easier to be off work in summer and have support at home from family during the summer). In the mean time, I'll continue to see how my diet progresses here with MyFitnessPal until next summer & decide at that time whether I'll go through with it or not. I had lost about 56 pounds on my own from March 1 through May 26 of this year, then got "addicted" to Quest Protein bars (which led to other appetite-stimulating foods like bread & pizza) and ended up gaining back about 39 pounds by August 19th when I started MyFitnessPal and finally got myself back on track again losing 23 (as of today) of the 39 pounds I had gained & getting my blood sugars under much better control (I'm diabetic) which really helped reduce my cravings for the "wrong" foods. I figure I have plenty of time & can see how things work out (diet wise) from now until next summer before finalizing my decision regarding bariatric surgery. I think I'll also join that "bariatric surgery" group that 2Poufs mentioned to stay informed with others who may be in the same situation as I am.

I would search the group section to fing a wls support group. I haven't had one ,but know there is support group available for those who have

mikmar53 wrote: »

I am scheduled for the Sleeve surgery on October 1st , and really am starting to question whether I should have it or not. two years ago I had gone through the whole process and then cancelled the surgery after talking to a nurse at my work about not choosing that group of physicians. So here I am two years later have gone through the process with a wonderful doctor and still questioning if I'm doing the right thing. what are your thoughts?

Your profile says you have 70 pounds to lose - is that the total amount? I started this process with about 95-100 pounds to lose. I will be 60 in less than two months, lost 21 pounds in about 6 or 7 months starting last summer, eating unhealthily and not sticking to it faithfully. In mid-April this year, I discovered MFP, have logged every day and logged all foods and beverages since then, and have now lost a total of 50 pounds, 29 using MFP, and am averaging about 5.5 pounds per month. I started walking a month ago, but chronic illness does not always allow for that, so my weight loss comes mainly from what I eat. I have no qualms at all that I will be able to lose the other 45 or so pounds, because over the last five months this has become a habit and I am determined to lose the weight.

I have had IBS and other intestinal ailments since I was about 20 years old, and every time I see these threads, I wish people could experience my life for a couple of weeks before they choose this surgery. I can guarantee you that I would never do anything to mess with my digestive system - it has made my life pretty miserable. Sure, some people have no problems, but lots of others do. You can lose this weight, just as I and so many others have, without surgery, using MFP. It will require time, patience, and, most of all, discipline. You have to just make up your mind that you are going to do it, and then discipline yourself to see it through. It will take time, lots of time, but as others here say, the time is going to pass anyway, you might as well pass it by doing something to make yourself healthier.

Losing weight by using MFP faithfully and consistently is a fairly simple process once you get used to weighing and recording your food, but it isn't necessarily easy. Again, something has to click in your brain, and you have to make it a priority. You will have difficult days, but once you get this down to a science, it will get easier, and you will see progress, even if it isn't as quick as you would like.

I hope you will reconsider your surgery and give MFP a chance.

I am at the beginning stages of have the sleeve .. I have been cleared by the dietician, and psychologist .. Waiting on a few more things , will have surgery in December. I have followed my dietician' goals and have been faithfully staying between 1150-1250 calories a day with 3 gym workouts per week.. I have found focusing on food with high protein is a great way to stay full.. Saying no to food is getting easier! Hang in there you can do it