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My surgery date is two weeks from today (9/20). I can feel my anxiety start to rachet up. I started my 1000-calorie diet today in preparation as instructed. I've been cutting back quite a bit after my last weigh-in, so going to 1000 hasn't been too bad, at least today :)
Age 56. HW: 233 SW: 214 VSG 9/20/18, Hosp. of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, Dr. Noel Williams
I totally understand! I am awaiting my call with a surgery date for vsg. My spine and hips remind me daily they want me to be thin!
I will not tell my SILs either. They are already both very judgemental about everything, why give them more to talk about.
Praying all goes well for you!
Susan
Hi there, I am in the early stages of my journey. I have met with the Nurse, social worker and the dietician. I too must follow eating 6 times a day. I am not used to this either. I usually eat 3 good meals but the dietician stressed out during orientation 3 meals and 3 snacks, I had to change my mindset. By the time I had my first meeting with the dietician I had 3 week journal. I followed the Canada food guide and food labels. This was hard. She was pleased. I too was afraid to lose control. If you use a food journal, this will help you be aware of what you are having and how much. Keep busy with something, and clean out the fridge and purchase healthy foods so you don't over eat..........GOOD LUCKð?'©
So at a follow up appointment today I've just been told I no longer qualify for the surgery. My BMI has gone below the 35% benchmark. I'm so upset I'm just crying non-stop. I've done everything they've ask hence the weightloss bringing me below the mark. I know I can lose the weight but I also know without the tool of surgery I wont keep it off, it's been a lifelong battle for me. I don't want to go backwards and put the weight back on but that's basically what I would need to do. I'd need to regain 20lbs.
Starting Weight 240. CW 228. GW 175. UGW 160
Referral June/18 Orientation: July 27/18, Bloodwork follow up: Aug 9/18, Dietitian: Aug 16/18
Hi,
I know this post is from a few months ago but I'm hoping someone can tell me what protein coffee is....
Starting Weight 240. CW 228. GW 175. UGW 160
Referral June/18 Orientation: July 27/18, Bloodwork follow up: Aug 9/18, Dietitian: Aug 16/18
I met with the dietitian a couple of days ago and she has outlined a plan that has me eating 6 times a day, I'm afraid that i will lose control eating that often. I feel like i am constantly thinking about food and what i need to eat next. Anyone have advice to help keep me on track?
I recommend Dr. Esquerra at Mexicali Bariatric Center. Many OHers have had surgery there and are very happy with the experience and healthy.
Have you considered RNY? Gastric bypass is a great procedure for lightweights. If you've ever had reflux than it is a better procedure than VSG. You don't want to have to revise from VSG to RNY if you develop GERD or it worsens post-sleeve gastrectomy. Cut once, not twice.
So I'm looking at gastric sleeve and my weight is around 255-260 and my height is 6 ft 1/2 inch and i'm 50yo. Over the last 15 years my weight has been as high as 300lbs, and then as low as 240 (only after doing atkins stringently for 6 months). I work as a nurse so I wear scrubs which disguise my big belly which is where I carry most of my weight. People tell me that m y weight is fine, but i'm unhappy with the fact that I always seem to regain weight, and I'm scared of ending up like both of my parents---morbidly obese, diabetic, and crippling back pain. I'm fairly active with work and enjoy going to the gym and bicycling, but I can't get my weight below its current plateau for any length of time. I have no comorbidities---i'm not diabetic, no sleep apnea, etc, so this would be out of pocket. I am looking for folks who may have had this surgery with a BMI like mine, especially interested in those who might have gone to mexico.
