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Thanks so much for replying! I appreciate your response and I am glad that you are doing so well.
Dr. Nahmias did my surgery. I had a Gastric Sleeve in August of 2013. I couldn't be more pleased. He is an amazing surgeon, and an incredibly compassionate physician who will see you through this!
I wish you the best of luck!
VSG August 19, 2013. Starting Weight 222, Surgery Weight 211, Current Weight 145, Goal Weight 125. Lost 77.2; Breast lift 6/1/15; Tummy Tuck 8/15/15; Developed GERD; Gained back 35
Revision - RNY November 6, 2018 SW 184.9, Goal Weight 125; M1-25lbs
I also have Medicaid and have my first appointment with Dr. Floch on 1/9/15. I was wondering what you needed to do before you could schedule your surgery. I don't know what requirements medicaid makes you have to complete and would love a heads up to maybe start scheduling some appointments now.
I know this is old. However, I am in the very beginning of the approval process right now with Dr. Nahmias. So does anyone here have an experience with this doctor? I would appreciate any information. Thanks!
I sit here with tears welling up with so much care and support you all have given me. I've been my own worst enemy and enough is enough. I guess I just needed to know it wasn't too late and I wasn't alone and thanks to all of you I know that now. I feel like a weight has been lifted, no pun intended. I have found a new dr and have an appt in a few weeks and I'm going to start attending a support group as I know I can use all the support I can get. I've also found someone to go walking with, so I'm very excited and encouraged. Thank you all so very much and GOD bless you all for being so nice!
Lisa
Please do be ashamed. Start small. Start maybe walking, then try to restart a good eating program. Today happens to be my 10 yr WLS anniversary, and I am at my lowest weight. That being said, please know that, at one point, I had gained back 20 lbs. It scared me to death. I started exercising again, and removed all bread, pasta, rice, and that type of carb food from my diet. I also eliminated sugar. What I did do, was "treated" myself to some type of one of these items on the weekend, and then got back on track again. Don't give up on YOU. You are so worth it. I don't know where your located, but Yale has a great WLS program. Dr. Bell is no longer there, but Dr. Duffy is and there are others, who will help. Good luck and always feel free to reach out to all of us here!
JA
One place you can start is by attending a support group. Your surgeon may no longer be in practice but there are many other surgeons in the state. Many hospitals have support group meetings on a regular basis and they are open to patients from other practices. Not sure what part of the state you are from but check for these groups. No questions asked and you will find others that are struggling as well.
Hi Lisa,
First off, you are not alone. I had VBG in 2001 and am now 20 pounds heavier than I started back then. At one point, 16 months ago, I was 70 pounds heavier. I felt helpless, like a failure, and the disappointment others had in me - just made things worse.
What I can tell you is that one day I decided enough was enough. You posted, so I'm guessing today is your day. Right?
I can't be sure about you, but for me I was making the issue out to be HUGE. It wasn't once I started focusing on developing good lifestyle habits (that would support weight loss) rather than focusing on the numbers on the scale.
I started by doing things I knew in could do. Small things. Record everything that goes in my mouth - so I could make that a habit in my life. Once consistent, I lowered my calorie target by 200 cals. Later I lowered it again. Each time the goals were small positive things that, once mastered, I built on. Those successes really helped me feel better.
Your friends and family? Do they love you? If so, they only care and that's ok. They aren't your judges (you're already doing that job). They are your cheering squad. And as they see your new habits making a difference, they'll be smiling in no time.
I think people make a mistake when they tackle the issue as a whole. It's like those New Years Resolutions that never pan out like we expect.
I am so ashamed, being 6yrs out and have gained back 70lbs. I can give all the excuses in the book but bottom line I wasn't careful - started eating larger portions, started drinking, completed menopase and here I am, and I have no one to blame but myself. I want to lose weight and do better but I don't even know how to start. My RNY dr stopped practicing, and I haven't tried to find another dr as I'm so ashamed and embarrassed. I don't have any support from family as they are disappointed in me and I can't blame them. I need to get out of this hell whole and want too just need to know how do I start now?
