Has anyone on here had weight loss surgery?

[Krystal]

I have recently undergone gastric bypass surgery.  I am four months out.  I was wondering if anyone else on here has had any type of weight loss surgery.

[SunsetRunner]

The fitbit keeps me honest. My old fat brain gets in the way at times, ya know? But the motivation is life itself. Gain? Ok, but the tool is still in your gut to make it go away. Go back to the one week pre-op diet then it will jump start you again. Then follow the plan and use the fitbit....... Good luck! Bill

[SunsetRunner]

     Huge difference. Aug 27, 2014 was the surgery date. 

[vernam1]

Looking good, keep up the good work

[Valkoor]

I had gastric sleeve almost a year ago now and have lost just over 100 pounds! I feel amazing and it has changed my life. I just purchased a Fitbit last week once I was finally able to find a charge HR in stock. So far, I love it and I am hoping it will help motivate me to lose these last few pounds and get to my under 200-pound goal!. If anyone is looking for some help, ideas or just have some questions about the process let me know! We can keep each other motivated and learn some new things along the way! Good luck everyone!

-Ray

[Mermaid3011]

Hi Ray,

may I ask you if you would do the surgery again?

It's a major surgery and my doctor has asked me if I would consider it. I have "only" another 67 lbs to lose to get into a healthy BMI range and right now feel that 67lbs dont warrant such a major surgery. Then again... it would make things a lot easier! Though the lifestyle change is necessary either way. If I do the surgery or not, right?!

I'd just like to hear about your experience if you dont mind sharing!

best

Birgit

[Valkoor]

Birgit,

Personally I would 100 percent do the surgery again, there are a lot of
other factors that play into it as well. At my heaviest I was 330 pounds,
and you can imagine on a 5'9 frame that is a lot of weight. I have always
been heavy and my weight has always been something I had struggled with.
After seeing some of the results that other people were having I began
looking into the surgery and ended up having the gastric sleeve. It was the
best decision I could have made for me, at 30 years old I plan on being
around for awhile and now after losing a 100 pounds I feel better healthier
and able to do so much more. Now don't get me wrong you do get some amazing
results but it is for sure a lifestyle change. There are a lot of things
that you have to change and surprisingly most of it is mental. You have to
change the way you feel about food and the relationship you have with it.
It is a process and it really comes down to cost, insurance and benefits.
If you have any questions regarding specifics feel free to send me an email
at lopezr2307@gmail.com with any other questions.

-Ray

[sbgrimes]

Hi Ray,

I did the surgery almost 2 yrs ago. Started at 180 lbs. Did it for health reasons.  (not weight) I was taking insulin 5X a day, had stage 3 liver disease, and a ton of other meds. Only lost 30 lbs. Very worth while. I still eat light, can eat almost anything I want. Will dump if I have too much sugar, but being insulin resistant, and w diabetic gastroparesis, I needed the help. It was my only option , said my MD.

[Valkoor]

sbgrimes,

That's great!, I was lucky and had not had any major medical issues up until the point of my surgery (one of the reasons my insurance decided it was not necessary and would not pay) but now I feel like I have lowered my risk for many of the medical issues that plague people who are overweight. Fingers crossed!

-Ray

[UnstapledLisa]

I was reversed almost 5 years ago, rny was 12-2001, I had a major regain, LONG story, before my rny was reversed (I gained back almost 100 lbs in 2 years, due to meds) after keeping weight off for almost 6 years.  Feel free to find me on Facebook, if you like. I hope you are feeling better, Brenda ....  Peace, Lisa 

[XForeverYoursX]

Hey everyone, I had the gastric sleeve on 12/11/14 and have lost a total of 59.6lbs since pre op! I've been getting too comfortable with the fact that I don't really get sick from eating and have been gaining and losing the same 2lbs for about 2 months. I want to lose another 20-25lbs so I just bought the fitbit to get my butt in gear and actually start losing weight again! Hope this helps!

[biggermann]

I think that this little tool will help... I have had mine on wrist 24/7 for sure helps to keep the motivation factor alive

[LovnLife]

I had RNY on 8/29/13 and I have lost 130 lbs. hiest weight 251 now 120 lbs.

[SunsetRunner]

08/27/2014 was mine! RNY   340 pounds at my highest, Diabetes type two, high blood pressure, Cpap machine, big car because I could not fit into the Mustang I had always wanted. I was in the US Army and always fought with weight. I was 219 pounds when I was drafted in 1969 at age 18. I at age 8 got my clothes from the Husky department at Sears & Roebuck!

Finally at age 65, August 27, 2014 my life changed. No dieabetes. No high Blood pressure. No cpap machines. Great numbers on my blood test yesterday at the Doctor's Office.

The Mustang? A fifty year wait, but two weeks ago I got it! 2015 Mustang, my Black Beauty!  For me this was a real life saver. For you? Well that is your choice. No two people are the same. I have had zero problems. I also followed to a "T" the instructions my Surgeon gave me. I listened to his team. I attend the once a month get together with my fellow former fat folks! They are so important in this trip towards a healthful life. Do I feel better? It is hard to describe how bad I no longer feel. I guess this is the way "Normal" people have always felt. My Surgeon, in St. Augustine Florida, Dr. M., is also a RNY patient himself. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries now. He is an Angel sent by God, IMO!


Please support our Veterans, all our Veterans!

[Kremerb]

had rgyn 6-2006 starting weight 240
got down to 120 til Sep 2012 then developed rare thing due
to surgery keep losing weight fell fell to 92 ibs had to have reversal in order to live

now i weight 180ld sad!!!!

[pcobb8]

@Mermaid3011  This is just my peronal opinion.  With 67 pounds to go, I would do everything in my power to try to do it without getting surgery. Ultimately surgery is a tool.  One that can work well but can have side effects also.  Either way you go, it will require a lifestyle change. I would exhaust all the non surgical tools I could 1st. 

[GZingg320]

Had Gastric Sleeve on 8-12-15 down 35.5lbs so far, fell great.

[psuaims47]

Hi everyone i also had Gastric bypass about 4 years ago i have lost 325 pounds as of today i recently just got the fitbit charge and i love it it helps keep me in check alot of the time ! i still have about 50 pounds to lose so i am a big work in progess. i have alot had some plastics to get rid of alot of excess skin. i look forward to learning about your stories i have been through alot and hope to help please feel free to ask me anything ok.

Amy 

[sbgrimes]

Hi Amy,
My story is quite the opposite. Had terrible health problems, stage 3
liver disease, insulin 5X a day, but 180 lbs.
Lost 30 of my 40, but have gained 10 back. Now struggling w that. Still
have more to go. Surgery was 2 yrs ago
Susan

[psuaims47]

wow susan it looks like you are really going thru it right now. Ok lets look at how you are using your fitbit do you think its working for you? do you ttrack food and exercise? i love the scan option it helps keep me accountable thats for sure. 

Amy

[psuaims47]

Way to go Safetyguy65!!! that is great and its like you have been giving another chance at life right??

i feel that way everyday even though i have severe pain from something else. how are you doing today and i think its great about the mustang!!

Amy