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I am starting the journey to get approved for vsg. I've pushed the thought away so many times, but the reality is....I don't think I'm ever going to be successful without it. I'm 55 and now 320 pounds. My knees are in so much pain I'm taking pain medication daily. I can't have knee replacements until my bmi is under 40 so I feel like this is my only chance to be free of pain. Nothing else has worked. I did well at losing by counting macros and lost 70 pounds in 1.5 years and also developed an eating disorder (BED) as a result of the stringent counting all the time. I'm on vyvanse for BED, but I haven't lost an ounce while taking it, despite barely eating.
so long story short, I'm looking for the good, the bad and the ugly. I want really realistic experiences post op, what kind of hell should I prepare myself for (if any, etc) does anyone regret having the surgery?
my biggest concerns are a) I'm vegan and now sure what my life post op will look like. B) I've heard so many people talk about their hair falling out and c) how much loose skin will I have afterwards. Let's be honest, I'm 55 so skin removal isn't probably in the cards for me but I'm hoping I'll at least be able to wear shorts again and not hate my body.
I find it hard to believe I ever looked like that - and like the others, I never want to go back!
I am happy I am not the same person I was in the photos but I still see the joys and love and experiences in my old photos. The memories I made and captured were what was important not my weight.
I am in a lot more photos now than before though!
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
I still carry my license from before my surgery. Every so often, I look at it to remind myself of what I don't want to back to. I still can't believe that I looked like that.
When someone tells that I can eat something decadent, I would show them what I use to look like and I DON'T want to go back to that!!!!
SW 327
GW 150
CW 126
Most of my before pictures made me feel terrible. One day I decided that I did not need to see them and nobody else needed to either. I gathered them up and put them through the shredder.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
How do you feel when you look at your before picture
The only active board on this site is the RNY daily menu tread. Please join us there. The topic today is favorite Thanksgiving dishes. There are lots of suggestions.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Looking for ideas that are not off the normal Thanksgiving menu. I am making all that but am thinking of trying to make a few new dishes for my family to try. Do you have any favorite dishes/recipes you make each year that are different than all the regular dishes? I would love some new ideas.
I agree - probably not dumping. Maybe a food intolerance? Some bariatric patients develop lactose intolerance - or intolerance to certain artificial sweeteners (esp sugar alcohols - those whose names end in -itol (like xylitol))
Dumping happens with RNY because the valve that keeps food from dumping directly into the intestines is no longer there. The valve is intact with DS. Dumping involves fast heartbeat, sweating, dizziness, and weakness. It is not diarrhea, but diarrhea can happen with dumping.
Something else is happening with you. Discuss with your doctor.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
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