Post on WLS expectations
I saw the post maybe 2-3 weeks ago. It was a link to a surgeon's article on the expectations of WLS. I wish I would have bookmarked it because it was so true for me.
It talked about the expectations of reaching goal and the disappointment of not reaching the goal, still being obese, but healthier, at a higher weight than what you wished to achieve.
Anyone know what I am talking about? Is the person who posted it around. I really want to read it again... Maybe even it was on the VSG Maintenance board?
It talked about the expectations of reaching goal and the disappointment of not reaching the goal, still being obese, but healthier, at a higher weight than what you wished to achieve.
Anyone know what I am talking about? Is the person who posted it around. I really want to read it again... Maybe even it was on the VSG Maintenance board?
see at the top of the page, where it says "welcome "your name" then next to it, it says "bookmarks" ?
Click on bookmarks and it will bring open a little window, and you can put "save" in there, or you can change the title of the thread to reference why you want to save it, in case the title is something like "did you ever" and what you wanted to be able to reference was high protein snacks, or whatever. Then click "save" and "close" and you have it bookmarked!
Click on bookmarks and it will bring open a little window, and you can put "save" in there, or you can change the title of the thread to reference why you want to save it, in case the title is something like "did you ever" and what you wanted to be able to reference was high protein snacks, or whatever. Then click "save" and "close" and you have it bookmarked!
Awesome article. Thank you for sharing (again).
I also enoyed reading "Part 3" the follow up article on relationships after WLS
http://www.drsharma.ca/obesity-why-bariatric-surgery-can-fail-part-3.html
I also enoyed reading "Part 3" the follow up article on relationships after WLS
http://www.drsharma.ca/obesity-why-bariatric-surgery-can-fail-part-3.html
OH Support Group Leader
Thanks for this.
I recently had a talk with my surgeon -- he told me that honestly, with my medical history, metabolism rate, arthritis, and my age that I should expect that I will lose weight to about 170 pounds, which will still put me at overweight by a bit; but that in HIS experience attempting to go lower may not be easily reached or maintained.
I was really touched by his candor, and by his knowledge, and that he was honest with me about expectations I should logically have for myself. I appreciated that he gave me this information, because I do not want to feel like a failure -- after coming so far in my journey.
Realistic expectations are important to me. Meeting those expectations ? PRICELESS.
I recently had a talk with my surgeon -- he told me that honestly, with my medical history, metabolism rate, arthritis, and my age that I should expect that I will lose weight to about 170 pounds, which will still put me at overweight by a bit; but that in HIS experience attempting to go lower may not be easily reached or maintained.
I was really touched by his candor, and by his knowledge, and that he was honest with me about expectations I should logically have for myself. I appreciated that he gave me this information, because I do not want to feel like a failure -- after coming so far in my journey.
Realistic expectations are important to me. Meeting those expectations ? PRICELESS.
Briar Rose 
High Wt 300 lbs. Pre-op Wt loss 34 lbs.
High Wt 300 lbs. Pre-op Wt loss 34 lbs. 
I can totally relate to this. In the last 2 months I have only lost 8 pounds, and nothing in the last few weeks. I'm still definitely overweight and not where I want to be.
I've dared to hope I might be able to get to my goal weight even though I know it might be unrealistic. I see I need to get my heads out of the clouds and keep my feet on the ground.
I've dared to hope I might be able to get to my goal weight even though I know it might be unrealistic. I see I need to get my heads out of the clouds and keep my feet on the ground.
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
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3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift
I am beginning to realize that my body loses weight at 800-1000 calories. Any more than that and I stall out. If I eat 1500, I gain a couple of pounds. That just doesn't make mathematical sense. And it is just not fair! I get my hour's worth of exercise in 4-5 times a week and that helps, otherwise I wouldn't have lost what I did. I am beginning to think there is some truth in that some people are just genetically predestined to be fat. Anyone else have any theories?
I am happy to have lost what I did and thrilled that I threw away my cane a year ago and now can walk a mile and not get out of breath. Most of my exercise is in the water because that's what I like to do and is best for my joints. I am still carrying a lot of weight for a barely 5', 60 year old woman. And I still work on losing everyday. Maybe for me (maybe you too), I just need more time.
I am happy to have lost what I did and thrilled that I threw away my cane a year ago and now can walk a mile and not get out of breath. Most of my exercise is in the water because that's what I like to do and is best for my joints. I am still carrying a lot of weight for a barely 5', 60 year old woman. And I still work on losing everyday. Maybe for me (maybe you too), I just need more time.
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