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Hey all I was just wondering was was the factor or situation that make you decide on wls?
Referral-10/30/2018, Orientation-January/30/2019,
Thanks for the info.
Referral-10/30/2018, Orientation-January/30/2019,
The post surgery diet is basically low carb. You have to eat dense program, followed by veggies. No starches, minimal fruit. Read the daily menu threads to get an idea of what people are eating.
Before starting any diet, I would check with your insurer to see what their requirements are in regard to "medically supervised diet" .... some want you to be on one for a year before you have surgery. I was lucky in this respect....I had a PCP who had been recommending surgery for a long time. I was seeing him on a regular basis and as part of check-in I got weighed before every visit. And diet/surgery was usually discussed at my appointments. So I was able to use a letter from him stating he was seeing me for weight loss (among other things) and my weight was ## a year ago, and ## now. It got me my approval.
Good luck to you. Feel free to post on the General Discussion board....you'll probably get more feedback there.
Good luck!
HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175
Hey all, I have my orientation at the end of January so because its a new year so I am just taking a poll.
Should I start weigh****chers or Keto?, the reason I ask is because i want tp start eating properly as in 3 meals a day etc...
What do you think of this programs and what did you do before and after the surgery to show yout effort and dedication.
I hope this makes sence.
All the best
Katrina
Referral-10/30/2018, Orientation-January/30/2019,
That is great!
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Not sure what TWH is.... but I met with the surgeon at my first appointment after seminar. In many practices that is normal. If your BMI is over 50 it is usually not necessary to have any co-morbidities. The general rule is having a co-morbidity is necessary if your BMI is under 40. My surgeon says the ones they consider are diabetes, sleep apnea and high blood pressure.
Obviously there are medical evaluations/tests and psych evaluations to follow.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Hi there! I went to an orientation at twh yesterday and received my first appointment, but it is with the surgeon! From what I understand from the orientation, they need to determine if I can even have the surgery. Has anyone started the process the same way? Other than morbidly obese, I am relatively healthy- no diabetes, high blood pressure etc. I had a total thyroidectomy due to enlarged thyroid and papillary cancer back in 2014, and have been regularly monitoring blood work with my endocrinologist. My weight loss medical clinic that I working with says I'm a perfect candidate for this type of surgery. Any insight and advice is greatly appreciated!
Congratulations!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
My starting BMI was 62 and as of last night is 49.6.... then today, my Orthopedic Surgeon agreed that we can proceed with the total knee replacement that I need so badly. My surgery date is January 9 !! Squeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!
A guess would be a size 6x from a plus-size only catalog like one called Woman Within, not from a retail store. If you order super-stretchy elastic waistbands and tunic tops, you could be off a size or two either way and the size may still be work.
