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Thank you so much for replying! ?
I was told January now, so hopefully there will be a cancellation or opening in December! Fingers crossed!
I found a few local groups but it was mostly just pre ops trying to get the surgery done. I couldn't find any veterans who were attending groups. I watched YouTube videos that were well done, both by people who had WLS and had a number of years under their belt and also videos done by bariatric surgeons. I posted actively in my surgeon's Facebook group but veterans in the Facebook groups were rare then and some of the advice was horrible and even dangerous. I will post or read sometimes, but really...you have to be careful in a lot of those Facebook groups. I have found the most successful WLS veterans here and a few on Faceboo****ep in touch with as well as being an avid fan of a few bariatric surgeons and authors. Whatever you decide to use, make sure your education is solid along with the support. Vet EVERYTHING. I knew going in that I needed to find people who had WLS and successfully lost and either kept the weight off or successfully dealt with regain as life happens, etc. You don't find a lot of people posting too many places in a common sense manner but the OH forums and expert articles have really helped me on my journey. I am really not that far post op so I still look to the veterans' posts when I am dealing with an issue. One thing I have learned is that life will still happen after WLS. Regain happens too. There is no easy button. We have to choose our hard and be willing to put in the work not only physically but emotionally/the mindset piece. Good luck with whatever you decide!
I had researched WLS for years before mentioning it to my family Dr. I had a referral in for a program in a larger city but like many others in the U.S, there was a lengthy process of meetings, testing and other appointments. My health is declining due to my obesity and someone mentioned Mexico to me. I found a good surgeon there and after that decision was made it was only several weeks before I had my surgery. The health issue that led me to considering WLS is in remission. I did have complications but it wasn't due to the WLS but a medication in the U.S and how my body healed. WLS changed my life and that is the goal really, not just weight loss. Your mindset and how you see not only yourself but the world around you will change too. I will always be grateful to my WLS surgeon and after spending a lot of time in American hospitals I just have to say, the care was amazing.
I had a sleeve ten years ago. 325 -> 245. No complications and much improved health. Then I started gaining again, slowly, but back up to 325 as of one year ago today. Then I started 16/8 intermittent fasting and reducing my carb intake. Now, I'm full keto (under 50g of carb per day). Back down to 260 (1 pound per week) and feeling great about my progress and the trajectory I'm on.
The reason I'm here is because I just wanted to add to the conversation about people that have failed on their surgeries. For me, I've found the answer after all this time. The low fat high "good carb" diet is exactly wrong for me and I suspect many other people too. I was worried about high LDL when I should have been worried about insulin, A1C, HDL and triglycerides. IF and Keto got me off the high blood sugar roller coaster.
It wasn't easy ... at first. But now it's a "piece of cake."
Dr. Jason Fung or Dr. Berg would be good places to START educating yourself if you want to consider this path. Search YouTube for free info. Good luck and no I don't have any other motivation but to help people who are struggling with their weight.
I think it depends on the office. I had my consult Sep and am scheduled for Surgery Jan 7th. I was trying for Dec because of the deductible but she was too busy. My coordinator put me on the books before my last nutrition because I had some work changes and needed it to get done sooner. They were very understanding. good luck!
Hello! I am new here but it is taking me a total of 4 months. I had my consult in Sept 19. Oct 1st started my 1st nutrition class (I need 3 total). So I have only my Dec 3rd apt left. I completed a mental eval, cardiologist, EGD and PCP apt already. From what they told me I just have to complete the Dec 3rd and they will submit to my insurance company. Lastly I meet with the surgeon to get the final clearance next week. I have BCBS and I understand everyone is different.
Welcome. Just keep in mind that the tool doesn't work on auto-pilot. You need to own the changes required. Congrats on deciding on the surgery, but what else will you do differently afterwards. Pay attention to the vets here and identify what long-term successful people are doing like therapy, weighing and measuring food/recording, food logs, putting protein first, limiting carbs significantly, etc... I thought deciding to the surgery was the hardest thing I'd have to do. Now I realize what's hard is the work required everyday to stay healthy. It's so worth it, but you'll see a pattern in success and failure here on OH. Life can get in the way, so how you build your support system around you will help you weather what life throws at you. I wish you the best. Good Luck!!
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
Good Morning
If you've been having issues with weight stalls after having a Gastric Sleeve Surgery I made this video for you!
https://youtu.be/CMx8OYRgXSc
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Thank you ive been searching around amazon this afternoon and so far not finding anything close to my size hopefully as the weight loses i can try and squeeze into one of the larger ones. biggest ive seen is about 50-52 inches and currently im about 10 over that i guess gives me time to save money haha.. thank you for the information
try searching online for big and tall ?s stores and plus size men's compression wear. Even ladies wear would work and who's gonna know. There is way more available than just amazon
