SparkPeople Bariatric Surgery support Team Messageboard

Hello Everyone,

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:42:42 EST

I was notified my Spark people that I will be co leader in this group, so if any of you have any ideas or suggestions on how to make this group grow, or liven it help send me a e mail or just post a suggestion.

Accountability

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:50:46 EST

what does that word mean to you in your Weight Loss Surgery journey? To me it meant no more blaming stuff on anyone one else .... My kids brought cookies over, my hubby likes fried food ... it means only I am accountable for what goes in my mouth and weather I work out or not!!!

Any Recipes?

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:31:30 EST

Anyone with some recipes that you would like to share??

Carol 30

General Chat

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 20:15:58 EST

Thought I would get a thread going for General chit chat still in the subject of WLS-pre,post and after.

I went for my first support group which was 2 hours. My husband came with me. My husband is not used to going to meetings like that and would not normally, but said he wanted to be there to support me. He was tired and I do congratulate him on his being there with me.
My next support group is on Nov 12th-Monday at 11am and only lasts one hour.
That is my 2nd one in t...

6 YRS out from RNY with gaining

Sat, 3 Nov 2012 22:41:05 EST

I had a very successful RNY and went from 264 to 130 in a year!! then started gaining some back. Then was fine until I got sloppy and forgetful with my healthy eating and strayed from it. Then added stress and poor health has led me to a sorry state of pounds gained and a BMI of 31!! I need help and support. I know my pouch still works as i get dumping and dry heaves if I eat too much sugar and dairy. Any suggestions to help me get focused and motivated? My Dr. suggested Sparks People websit...

Had vertical sleeve gastrectomy 6/27 my 30th bday

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:20:57 EST

My sister came to visit me in february and after she left i got on a ban wagon to lose weight on that day i weighed 270. I had surgery and now I am 16 weeks tomorrow and I weight 213, life is way better at 213 than 270 and I cant wait to see 130 wow that will be amazing. Carbs are a huge problem for me and if you have any idea how I can cut those out let me know. I am doing pretty good just struggling with craving for fast food, and carbs, and chocolate, but all in all happy with surgery I ha...

Books and Resources

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:41:07 EST

I will start this topic off by putting on some good info books that I have read and/or are in the process of reading. Some of these are available on Kindle and Nook as well.

1. "The Expert's Guide to Weightloss Surgery" by Dr. Garth Davis, Bariatric Surgeon and Medical Director of The Davis Clinic in Houston, TX-he also has the show "Big Medicine" which is dedicated to the info and questions concerning weightloss surgery-the befores and afters.

2."The Weightloss Surgery...

surgery was 9/5/2012

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:43:12 EST

238 start
20 prior to surgery gone
22 more in this first 2 1/2 weeks
How am I doing? Looking for support and information, I feel totally lost out here.

New to the forum and SparkPeople

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:39:20 EST

Hi everyone! I had a gastric sleeve on Jan 11, 2012 and am down 50 pounds so far. I walk at least 3 times a week and try to tread water for an full hour in the deep end of a pool once or twice a week. I love to swim but my knees don't like the kicking anymore. I also have a Wii Fit program at home but use it mostly for balance and some light aerobic exercises. I have to move everyday because I have Fibromyalgia.
I am looking forward to using Spark to help me reach my goals of fitness a...

Making It About ME

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:13:22 EST

Well ive been plattoad for while now not looseing so i decided to get some help so i joined curves to get some added exersize to see if i can get over this slump.Its been my first week so far so good.Im trying to make some ME time because i feel this its whats lacking in my progress because my walking isnt cutting it anymore so now with the both combined hopefully i can get over this hump.I just wanted to share to see if anyone else had any opinions.thanks for your time.

surgery 08/01/12

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 17:30:37 EST

Hello team! So sorry I've been out of the loop! As stated in the heading, I recnetly had my surgery (gastric sleeve) and I'm now on the mend. It has been a little rough so I've been taking it easy. Glad to say thet after 5 days I'm finally feeling a little better. The hardest thing is keeping up with the amount of liquids & protien I'm supposed to consume. Since my stomach is SO tiny now it is frankly impossible to get all that they say but over time I know I will be able to improve.

3 1/2 weeks post op

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 20:36:24 EST

Hi there. Have not been on here in a while. I had surgery on July 11th. Mentally been a little ruff. I am curious to know what everyone ate at 3 1/2 weeks out. I am in soft food stage. How are you able to track properly on here.

Surgery on 8/14

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:51:39 EST

New to the forum. I will be having Roux N Y on 14 August at the U of Iowa. Will be starting my liquid/pureed diet on Wednesday. I have to admit I am more nervous about that than the surgery. Wish me luck please

Less than 1 week away!

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:32:00 EST

I am having the gastric sleev done on Wednesday 08/01/12. I am currently on my liquid protien diet and will have my IVC filter placed tomorrow. I have about 100 lb. to lose. I have been contemplating this for 8 years. In those 8 years I have lost and re-gained about 60 lb. I am releived to finally be getting this over with, but also anxious about the potential complications. I worked at a bariatricians office so I know all the possible complications. I have seen people be very successful, but...

Hi!!

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 22:44:07 EST

I was referred to the Bariatric Clinic in my area back in 2010 so it's been a long process. The Post OP Diet Class is scheduled for August 14th so I'm hoping to have the RNY done before the end of the year. The support group I belong to has been suspended just for the summer and will start again in September. The good thing is that we still keep in contact through email. I agree that this is a personal decision and a lot of people, (mostly my family) feel I shouldn't have it. My husband c...

new

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:25:04 EST

Hi there, I am Rick, I just went to the first informational meeting for the surgery program last night and think I am ready to make the jump. I am going to go through the post on here and see what I can learn.

RNY 4/25/2012

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:41:57 EST

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this group, I was going on Obesity Help website but there was just to much drama. Which is not for me.

Anyways, I had RNY WLS on 4/25/2012 my weight on the day of surgery was 209 lbs. I am currently at 180 lbs. I have had a lot of difficulties with most dairy products, I can eat greek yogurt and that is about it for the dairy. I have difficulties with most meats also.

I am just wondering what works for you. I was told to get 60 gra...

Hi!

Sat, 12 May 2012 23:57:33 EST

Figure I'll just jump in here. I had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery on June 22, 2004. My top weight was approximately 299.5 lbs, although it might have been higher before I decided to see a surgeon about WLS. Initially I lost 134.5 lbs, but then regained 76 lbs. I recently got back on track and have lost around 14 lbs. I have discussed with my new Bariatric dr/surgeon the possibility of having a Band Over Bypass, but I am hoping I won't have to do that. One of the reasons I believe I had my...

I am having bariatric surgery

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:58:26 EST

Hi there my name is Hillary and I have been working on my lifestyle change since January 17th. I went to the Dr. that day and weighed 270. That night I went to a bariatric information session and have been in the program ever since my referrel from my doctor. I am scheduled to see the dietician next Tuesday and from there once my cardiologist clears me, I will meet the surgeon with a estimated surgery date of sometime in June. I am very nervous about the possible complications and also th...

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:27:03 EST

I'm not sure I belong here. I had Gastric Sleeve Surgery in October 2011. I know it isn't the full gastric bypass, but it is Bariatric Surgery. I have a great doctor and have lost 86 pounds so far. I still have 30 - 35 more to loose. I have platued for several weeks now. That is very frustrating. I haven't been doing my exercise regularly. I hope getting started with 20 minutes a day again will boost my metabolism.

knee issues and coping

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:08:52 EST

Well just an update i went to the orthopedic specialist and he tells me my knee is shot and I'm to young for a knee replacement because i wouldnt get the amount of years out of it that would be needed. So the want me to do water workouts,ugh! So I'm going to check out the ymca (like was suggested to me,ty) and see what program they offer to help me.But honestly even then he said stop and absolutely no excersing thats walking,i still want to walk it may have been painful but it was one thing t...

just starting out

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:29:57 EST

hello, I am a new member of SparkPeople and I think I will enjoy it. I have just recently went through gastric sleeve surgery. As of January 6th ( when they put me on the strick diet before the surgery I have lost 28 pounds. I am feeling better. I had my surgery on January 30th and am doing pretty well. I went to the doctor yesterday and they said I can start on the second stage of foods. I am so excited. Do you have any recipes that could go along with the soft solid stage for foods. I am...

Almost year after surgery and struggling

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:09:30 EST

Hi im new to this sparkpeople so please bare with me,My doctor recommended i join this for support and i really could use some because majority of my surrounding support has really disappeared since the surgery.Ive lost a 100 pounds so far and have been struggling to loose more, my walking regime turned into bothering an old knee injury which has inabled me from doing that at this time even working with a orthopedic doctor now as well.Any one have any ideas,i am weight lifting now its helping...

Discuss your success or lack of sucess

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:38:10 EST

Why not share your stories of your journey to good health before, during and after surgery. Maybe some of us can help you with the problems you face.

We have all been there.

Winning the battle

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:35:03 EST

Well, I am not new but I am kind of excited about my weight loss. Granted I had a Gastric Bypass this past August but due to other health and physical issues I have not been able to exercise (except for giving massages at my practice). I live in Greer.

When I started my journey a year ago, I weighed about 355. I weighed myself this morning and I am now 232. Clothes no longer fit but I want to wait until I hit 200 to buy a bunch of new clothes. At that time my doctor is going to re...