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on 11/9/19 12:51 pm
What you describe is exactly the reason I had surgery. I was so tired of years of almost reaching my goal only to once again end up so far from it. The surgery for me has ended that cycle.
I wish you all the best!
on 11/9/19 12:45 pm
Well that's a perspective I hadn't thought of as far as them politely telling me to see my PCP. I just go for labs and because when I had the surgery they stressed that annual follow up was ABSOLUTELY imperative ?. I eat a pretty normal diet. I don't deny myself anything. I still have major restriction. I can eat about 10 bites or so at every meal. Breakfast I'll usually eat a hard boiled egg with 1/4 of an avocado. Lunch I'll eat a chicken taco. Dinner I'll eat 1/2 a sandwich. Snacks are usually cheese, almonds, yogurt, or beef jerky. I throw in some treats every once in a while.
Thank you for your feedback - it's definitely given me a different perspective.
I have been trying to think of a way to respond to this post. So here goes nothing. I am thinking that you see the sleeve as more desirable than the bypass. But both surgeries serve the same purpose and if followed correctly after surgery yields the same results. The goal is to become healthier. You don't want to have this surgery and it corrects other problems but causes new ones. If you are experiencing heartburn or any form of GERD it is better to go with the bypass because you won't have to worry about that anymore.
Your doctor should have his success rates for both procedures. Success rates are determined by how many people lost over 80% of their weight and kept it off for 5 years or more. Trust your doctor, come on this site often until you have a handle on how to eat and keep the weight off. But most importantly don't be afraid or discouraged if he says to do the bypass because he is looking out for you. Just know in your heart that you are going to appreciate this second chance that you have to be healthier and not take if for granted later on down the road when the novelty of being smaller and healthier wears off. I hope this helps just a little
Surgery date 9-23-15, SW: 212 CW: 125
Doctors goal reached in 6 months. Personal goal reached in 11 months
Hi Fellow VSG'ers!
I just recently passed my 5 year surgiversary. I started at 205 and currently weigh 89. I know that's too low, but it's been a very stressful year.
Question for those of you who are out a few years. Do you still go to your annual follow up with your surgeon? If so, how do they act? I never see the actual surgeon and their office has become a revolving door of PA's.
At this last appointment, without even looking up from my chart a PA I've never met said, "well, you've lost 148%of your excess weight so I guess you're doing ok."
Basically said here's your bloodwork for next year and if you have any health issues in between now and then, call your primary doctor.
I don't think she ever even looked at my face! I was back in my car within 8 minutes. I get such a weird vibe, like they are annoyed that I haven't gained. They certainly aren't congratulatory or happy.
Am I the only one that has a dr's office full of ********
if they are giving you nothing but grief, why go back? Surgeons cut, they hate follow up care. Seems to me like they are politely telling you to see your pvp and that is what I would do. They can order labs just as well and you would likely see the same couple ppl every time.
wondeting what you are eating to be weighing 89#.
Another doubt that I had about the surgery was that I worried that I "hadn't tried hard enough" to lose weight on my own, and I felt guilty about that. But since surgery I have learned that I need to stick to 800-900 calories per day in order to lose weight. There's no way I could have followed such a restrictive in the long term that without medical help.
Of course, only you can know if WLS is right for you, and if this is the right time for you to have it. It does mean some big changes to your lifestyle. I remember the first time I got stressed after VSG, and couldn't comfort myself with a chocolate bar. Fortunately, I had made a list of enjoyable ways to lower stress, like drinking herbal tea, cuddling with my cats, or climbing under the duvet for a good sulk.
I just want to preface this by saying that I never complain about supplements...meaning ever. I received Genepro Protein today. The package is a plastic zipped lock type of bag, opening it is a hot mess myloweslife
Unless you need surgery again, there is no point in going back to that practice.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
on 11/8/19 8:10 pm
You are very fortunate. I don't think one person still works there from when I had my surgery besides the actual surgeons. Not even the receptionist is the same and they are the only bariatric surgeon around so they pretty much hold the monopoly. They are known for great surgical skill and poor everything else ð??'
I have seen my surgeon every year since 2007. I also have the same nutritionist and know many of the staff members quite well. They have tried to give me an appointment with other doctors, but I always see the same one.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
on 11/8/19 7:26 pm
I was not excited before my surgery and almost cancelled the morning of.
I'm so glad I didn't! It's a journey for sure and the first few weeks are rough, but pretty soon, you'll forget you even had it.
Best of luck to you! I hope it becomes one of the best things you've ever done ?
