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Weight Gain after Weight Loss Surgery. Let's support each other

Posted by grandmaR @grandmar, Mar 15, 2019

Hello All!
My name is Ronnie. I was sleeved October 2016. From the beginning of my journey, I lost between 80-90 pounds (depending on the day). I never reached my goal.

Since my WLS, I have had other physical issues that has impacted my ability to walk and exercise. In addition, I have been on multiple medications with a weight gain side affect and I've had 3 surgeries (one for melanoma and two on my spine) This is my way of saying I've gained approximately 20-30 pounds. I am TERRIFIED to get on the scale!!!!

I've not be able to get back on program and I seem to have lost my focus. I've tried to go on each phase of the program (liquid, soft, etc.), but I am not able to follow through. I had no problem staying on a liquid diet for weeks before surgery and weeks after. I don't know if it was because I knew I was having the surgery?????

I need help to get my mojo back. Anyone else? Let's support each other and our efforts to get back on track and continue our journey together!

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | 1 day ago
In reply to @grandmar "I really don't know if my insurance will continue to cover me. I know my daughter,..." + (show)
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I really don't know if my insurance will continue to cover me. I know my daughter, who takes Wegovy, too, will no longer be covered with her insurance. She is so scared! I'm thinking that many of those walk-in medical places offer the shots, too. I also see ads in Groupons. Perhaps that will be the way for me to go.
I have many physical issues that keep me down. I can hardly walk and when I do, I get exhausted and have a lot of pain!! I am in the middle of seeing several specialists to see what is causing all my ailments and if there is a way to reverse or slow down symptoms. So, exercise is not currently an option.
As far as the side affects from the shots, I had them. I have not been able to increase my dose. I've stayed on 1.7 for a long time. At that dose, I can manage .
Good luck with your doctor appointment. I hope you can come to some good resolution.

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Hi, @grandmar - How have things gone with the semaglutide (Wegovy)? I rememeber you'd said you didn't want to lose much more back in September. Did your doctor move you toward a maintenance plan? If so, what was that plan?

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grandmaR | @grandmar | 1 day ago
In reply to @lisalucier "Hi, @grandmar - How have things gone with the semaglutide (Wegovy)? I rememeber you'd said you..." + (show)
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Hi, @grandmar - How have things gone with the semaglutide (Wegovy)? I rememeber you'd said you didn't want to lose much more back in September. Did your doctor move you toward a maintenance plan? If so, what was that plan?

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@lisalucier
Hi!
It is kind of you to think of me and check up.
I remain on the shots at the same low dose of 1.7. I've tried to move up but I just don't feel well when I do. My loss is currently very slow, which is fine with me. I still have 3 to 5 pounds to go, I think. I have replaced all my clothes because they got too big. I really don't want to have that expense, again. I am pretty happy with my loss and my size in clothing. My doctor is pleased and he is leaving it up to me if I want to lose more or stop. He said he will reduce the dosage slowly, when I am ready and if I start to gain, he will bump it back up. Since I am not really losing very much, anymore, I think I'll stay with the same dose.
Hope all is well with you. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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