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Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss: Meet others & Share

Posted by Amanda Burnett @amandaa, Jun 24, 2022

Welcome to the Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss group, a space for support, practical information, and answers to your questions from members like you about bariatric surgery, weight-related medical conditions, weight loss and healthy living. I am Amanda and I will be your moderator for this group. I have had the surgery myself and have a very real and close connection to the topic.

Pull up a chair and a healthy snack and let’s chat. Why not start by introducing yourself? What’s your story?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Support Group.

christine5 | @christine5 | Nov 26 7:59am
In reply to @roch "@christine5 Welcome Christine. Gastric sleeve is definitely a weight loss tool when combined with lifestyle changes...." + (show)
@roch

@christine5

Welcome Christine.
Gastric sleeve is definitely a weight loss tool when combined with lifestyle changes. It is important to find a program that provides education and support before and after your surgery.

Have you met with a provider about your weight loss options?

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Yes, I've met with a provider, I am Currently in protocol, doing my visits and my behavioral health visits. And all that stuff my presurgical testing and I'm looking at a date of late January or February. My Doctor told me that the gastric sleeve is my only option.Considering that I had left sigmoid Resection years ago. I am really scared of this surgery because I had a surgery last year and it was supposed to be simple and I bled into my belly. But like I said, I don't really have a choice. Get my hip fixed or to get my sciatic area fixed. I need to have the weight off.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 30 8:11am
In reply to @svang26 "I'm interested to learn if anyone has had any difficulties with surgery; which one you went..." + (show)
@svang26

I'm interested to learn if anyone has had any difficulties with surgery; which one you went with and why.
I've been debating if Bariatric surgery is the right path for me as I've always struggled with my weight since I was 15. I played soccer from middle to high school (6+ years) and still couldn't shed pounds. I was also a very late bloomer when it came to my menstrual and at 18, I finally found out I was diagnosed with PCOS with my first menstrual being 19 with the help of some medicine.
I saw my friend go through the process and she looks great so that motivated me a bit.
Thank you~

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@svang26, welcome. It sounds like it would be best to start with a conversation with your doctor. Bariatric surgery isn't for everyone who is overweight. You may need to meet certain medical guidelines to qualify for weight-loss surgery. Here's more information from Mayo Clinic about bariatric surgery that might be helpful:
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258

Here's more information on the types of surgery:
- Guide to types of weight-loss surgery https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/in-depth/weight-loss-surgery/art-20045334

Losing weight may help to increase the effectiveness of managing PCOS, and it can help with fertility. Have you talked with your doctor to find best weight-loss plan for you?

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joysmiley64 | @joysmiley64 | Dec 2 4:55am
In reply to @christine5 "Hi, my name is. Christine and I am looking at the gastric sleeve. I was told..." + (show)
@christine5

Hi, my name is.
Christine and I am looking at the gastric sleeve. I was told basically that I had to have it. Because I have to have total hip replacement and my BMI is too high for them to operate. I feel kind of forced to. I'm adjusting and feel like it could be a really good thing. I'm afraid of dumping syndrome. And I'm afraid of having a lot of hanging skin at the insurance company won't pay to take off. I don't want to look gross to my husband I only gained weight after 2012 after my aortic dissection. I was very thin before that. Having Marfan syndrome I was very thin all my life but after 30 days in a coma things just changed. I hope that this works for me. And I'm just terrified about the whole thing.

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Hi Christine, my name is Joyce. I recently had the Roux NY surgery back in August of this year. I am type 2 diabetic, and wanted to have the surgery so I could eventually get off all my insulin. I was at 270lbs when I started my weight loss journey and lost 30lbs before my surgery by drinking 2 PROTEIN shakes a day and cut out a lot of high carb foods. I started doing exercises from youtube videos.
After my surgery, at present, I have lost another 39lbs. I had to cut out eating anything with a lot of sugar, or I would get dumping syndrome really bad. I have learned that if I eat healthy snacks throughout the day, that I will not feel really hungry and eat too much of a big meal. I eat my Protein first, and most times I get full and can't finish what I have on my plate. I have to continue using my insulin as my pancreas isn't producing enough insulin, but as I lose more weight, hopefully that will change.
As far as having loose skin, as long as it doesn't create other health issues, I don't worry about it, as after losing the weight I feel so much better and have more energy. It will help with your healing process after you have your hip surgery. Find a good Nutritionist to help you. I hope this will be of some encouragement for you, and stay positive.

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joysmiley64 | @joysmiley64 | 3 days ago

I had my surgery 4 months ago and I am down a total of 72 pounds since February of this year, and 42 pounds is Post Surgery. I posted some pictures for you to see my progress and encourage you to all stay positive and I know you can do it!! The first pic is from a year ago and the second pic is from today, Dec 16, 2024. This is the same dress.
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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | 3 days ago
In reply to @joysmiley64 "I had my surgery 4 months ago and I am down a total of 72 pounds..." + (show)
@joysmiley64

I had my surgery 4 months ago and I am down a total of 72 pounds since February of this year, and 42 pounds is Post Surgery. I posted some pictures for you to see my progress and encourage you to all stay positive and I know you can do it!! The first pic is from a year ago and the second pic is from today, Dec 16, 2024. This is the same dress.

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@joysmiley64

Thanks for sharing, looking good.

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