1 ) What helped or worked or didn't for you . . .

Answer: Going through the clinic was a hugh eye opening experience for me. For over half my life I had been overweight and no diet worked. I always wondered why when other's could lose weight on the same diet I couldn't. I always failed. The clinic allowed me the opportunity to find out that I have a metabolic disease and that in itself was setting me up for failure by dieting alone. They helped me by tweaking my eating habits little by little, listening to my rants and raves, smiling and congratulating me on my little accomplishment. Guiding me through some of the scarcest moments of my life up until surgery and after. When I felt weak and unworthy, they reminded me I was worth it.

2) Why this time were you successful.....

Answer: Because I was given all the tools to succeed. Through out the modules and the 9 months I was in the clinic before surgery I was given the mental morale to realize that I could make these changes and I could be successful if I applied all the tools I have been given. The moral support from weight wise staff and from the friends I met alone the way allowed me to strive in my weight loss journey. I choose the sleeve so the ability not to be hungry and to get full so fast helped me lots. The first 3 months a couple of teaspoons of food was lots. By 6 months to a year about a 1/2 cup and then a cup later out. Amazing how so little food can be satisfying. Now at 3 years out I can do maybe 1 cup to 1.5 cups depending on the food. I didn't go into the clinic looking for surgery but I am so glad I had it done. It changed my life in profound ways.

Kee.

Anne Marie what is your username for My Fitness Pal?  I will send you a Friend request.  I'm now at goal, so my recent entries reflect carb counts of 80 or so daily now, but if you flip back to my entries in July and before you can see my weight loss choices.  Wishing you all the best with your upcoming surgery, and it's good to see that you're thinking ahead. That's an important factor in being successful.  

Hi There!

I am a type 2 Diabetic with severe diabetes and was referred to the Weight Wise Clinic in Edmonton for a referral for gastric surgery to help with my diabetes- a last option.  I was told that a gastric bypass would be very risky and "off label" because of my BMI of 31.  The surgeon said he would discuss with his colleagues and let me know if they would be willing to do the surgery.  Has anyone had the RNY done in Edmonton for diabetes?

I have done further research and talked with several other surgeons in the world and have been told the best operation would be the Gastric Sleeve plus Duodenal-jejunal diversion.  Has anyone had this type of surgery here in AB?  I can get it done in Montreal if needed.

I hope to be able to get my blood sugars into better control and be able to reduce my meds- on max Metformin and 415 units of insulin (Humalog & NPH 4X/d) and stop the complications from the disease that I am experiencing.

Anyone with similar issues please tell me outcomes you have had.

Thanks!

Hi Jan, 

Wonderful post back to me . . Thank you so much. I am going to spend some time at Popeye's on Wednesday. I called and yes, taste testing , buy back  must be a store policy. 

I was heading to GNC but have decided with the perks of being able to taste it before buying is a "win win " situation for me. 

The ugly word . . Carbs . . shivers as this is of course my weakness . . I have posted a question asking people about what worked for them this time out. I have a feeling that like most ( including yourself ) will advise me . . stay away from carbs. . In the past when I have tried to stay diligent and stay away from the carbs I have used the weigh****chers bread when I felt I needed a taste of a carb.

I also know that I have a higher success rate when I stay away from them all together. I have started to study all the alternatives to carbs that are used by many people who have been successful and continue to this day. 

I will keep you updated as I go along. Thank you again !!!

Lori

Waves hello to all, 

Hope that the weekend was good to you 

I want to ask a question of you . 

I'm an emotional eater and I know that I need to find alternatives to this addiction OF USING food. I am doing all the reading , watching, listening that I can. I am so scared of failing. I am going to find a "food anonymous group" and utilize every opportunity that is offered. I know that my baggage is one of the reasons that has always prevented me from success. Not only with my weight.  I have done all the weight loss diets, the therapy, etc etc. I have friends and a family member that have said that everything  else they tried failed. They then have the surgery and they are successful. I'm not saying that its % 100 success for everyone but I seem to hear a "common thread" amongst the people that I have spoken with. . . . this  WLS worked !! hmmmm 

I put this post out there to all. 

 ! ) What helped or worked or didn't for you . . . 

2) Why this time were you successful. . . 

Thank you for any input that you can share with me. 

Lori