#bariatric sleeve

[ahappybeginning]

I just hit a major milestone: 200 lbs down. In 13 1/2 months.

I’m honestly just…crying with relief and joy and pride and so much love for myself and this journey I decided to take. 🥹🥹

At the beginning of this year, I set a series of goals for myself. Some were weight-related, some were non-scale victories I wanted to achieve. This particular milestone, based on what I was predicting my rate of continued weight loss would look like, I had put as wanting to hit by my birthday, in September. It’s exactly 3 months from my birthday today, and I’m already here.

And this puts me only 10 lbs from the lowest (recorded) weight I got to during my first weight loss attempt in 2018. So soon, I will be in completely uncharted territory with my lowest weight as an adult, and I’m so freaking excited.

I’m going to Disney this weekend to celebrate. Just got a brand new annual pass, so this trip will mark my triumphant return to my happy place that I haven’t been to since 2019. And honestly, that last trip was anything but happy for me due to some unrelated bullshit happening in my personal life at the same time, so I’m very much looking forward to reclaiming my joy and making it magical for me again. I’m gonna get a celebration button, take allllllll the professional photos, ride the new rides that have opened since I was last there…basically I’m gonna celebrate my face off because I FREAKING LOST 200 POUNDS AND I DAMN WELL DESERVE IT!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[countessb]

For the past 3 weeks I have been eating clean most days including salads and veggies. One foot 🦶🏾 step forward at a time.

[mrsadams2019]

Sleeve revision

I had bariatric sleeve surgery in 2016. I lost 100 pounds and i've gained back 60. I'm walking again and doing my best to watch what I eat. I saw one surgeon about revision, but he just wants me to go full bypass. I'm thinking of talking to a different one. I want what I had revised. That's it.

I know no one reads my posts, they're more for me than anything else, a way to vent and get my thoughts out.

[lovelessmouth]

7 days post surgery and I don’t completely feel like death today so hi hello

[impulsive-contradiction]

Weight loss and body positivity is a journey. The first two pictures are at close to my highest weight, somewhere between 275 and 300. The third picture is a side by side at 6 months and 12 months post-weight loss surgery. The fourth picture is probably at my thinnest on NYE 2021(into 2022) around 125-135 and then I’ve gradually gained weight back, and the last picture is NYE 2024(into 2025). I need to get back on track but what’s different is I don’t hate myself now. I’m still confident even though I’m back up to 190. Because now I know that if I put in effort, I can get to 125-140 again. Because I’ve done it before.

[cosmicvaca]

One year post op!! I've lost 90 pounds in 1 year.

Getting bariatric surgery was probably the best thing I've ever done. I'm no longer pre-diabetic, and I have so much more energy now.

I just wanna make it clear that getting this surgery had nothing to do with my looks or wanting to get skinnier to be "hotter" or whatever. I've always been hot. I got it for my health. And I'm doing so much better now.

[jellyroll72]

7/27/23 is the day I started my journey

[eazy-group]

Mynetria lost 72 pounds

Transformation of the Day: Mynetria lost 72 pounds. This proud mom experienced weight gain due to depression and anxiety. After learning she was pre-diabetic, she began to make lifestyle changes and ultimately decided to have VSG surgery.  Social Media:Instagram: @lovejoneztvTiktok: @mynetria.antwanett What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up? My…

[drapurvaradiance]

Understanding Bariatric Surgery for Obesity at the Best Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad

Obesity has become a global epidemic and affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It is a serious health condition that can lead to a range of health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and more. If you are struggling with obesity and have tried various weight loss methods with little or no success, bariatric surgery may be an option for you.

Bariatric surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that helps people with obesity lose weight by altering their digestive system. The surgery is performed by a team of experienced surgeons at the best multispeciality hospital in Ahmedabad, using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques.

There are several types of bariatric surgery, and your surgeon will recommend the best option for you based on your medical history and overall health. Some of the most common types of bariatric surgery include:

Gastric Sleeve Surgery: This surgery involves removing a portion of the stomach, leaving a smaller sleeve-shaped stomach that helps to reduce hunger and limit the amount of food you can eat.

Gastric Bypass Surgery: This procedure involves creating a small pouch in the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to this pouch. This helps to limit the amount of food you can eat and also limits the number of calories your body absorbs.

Adjustable Gastric Banding: This involves placing a band around the stomach to create a small pouch. The band can be adjusted over time to help limit the amount of food you can eat.

Bariatric surgery is generally considered safe and effective, but it is not a quick fix. It requires a significant lifestyle change, including a healthy diet and regular exercise, to achieve and maintain weight loss. At the best multispeciality hospital in Ahmedabad, a team of experienced doctors, nurses, and dietitians will work with you to develop a comprehensive weight loss plan that meets your unique needs. If you are struggling with obesity and want to learn more about bariatric surgery, contact the best multispeciality hospital in Ahmedabad for a consultation. Our team of experts will work with you to determine the best course of action to help you achieve your weight loss goals and live a healthier, happier life.

[mdbariatrics]

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[ahappybeginning]

Copying this from my IG (sorry to those who’ve already read it) :

That feeling when you strike the final, deadly blow to the last of the demons of the past, crossing into the future with the knowledge that it’s YOURS, finally. After years of struggling to regain everything that was lost, today I have officially stopped catching up, stopped retreading the same path I’d taken many times before, and have finally broken into the new and exciting ground of being at my official lowest weight as an adult. I’m finally free from the memories and parallels to what I tried five years ago, and I can bask in the peace of knowing no one else gets *this* victory. It’s all mine.

I have this image in my mind, of past Laurel sitting in the middle of a road, stuck, waiting, a dark shadow looming over her. And then me now, walking up behind her, stopping as I reach her, leaning down and giving her a long, tight hug and a grateful smile, and then turning to face the brightest, warmest ray of sunshine and continuing to walk forward, swallowed by light.

I couldn’t have gotten here without that past version of myself. She taught me so much, even though I spent so much of my life hating her and being ashamed. I don’t feel either of those things anymore. I feel strength, I feel compassion, I feel gratitude, and I feel love. For all of the past versions of myself that worked together to bring me to this place. Onwards and upwards, no more looking back now.

This truly is my happy beginning now. ✨

[countessb]

This wrap is literally EVERYTHING! It keeps me full for hours!!

Ingredients: egg whites, farro, sundried tomatoes, spinach, feta, green goddess dressing, and green lavash

[niruberrajasagaram]

Weight Loss Surgery Options in Melbourne: Your Guide to a Healthier Future

If you’re struggling with obesity and have found that diet and exercise aren’t enough, weight loss surgery might be the answer. In Melbourne, there are several effective bariatric procedures available that can help you achieve lasting weight loss and improve your overall health.

Key Weight Loss Surgery Options:

Gastric Sleeve Surgery:This procedure involves removing a large portion of your stomach to reduce its size. It helps you feel full sooner, limits food intake, and promotes significant weight loss over time.

Gastric Bypass Surgery:Also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, this surgery creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the digestive system. It not only limits food intake but also reduces calorie absorption, making it a powerful tool for long-term weight management.

Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass:A minimally invasive alternative that offers similar benefits to the traditional bypass but with a simpler procedure and faster recovery. This option is ideal for patients looking for an effective yet less complex surgery.

Gastric Balloon Surgery:For those not yet ready for surgical intervention, the gastric balloon is a non-surgical, temporary option that helps control hunger and reduce food intake, kickstarting your weight loss journey.

Each procedure comes with its own set of benefits and considerations. The best option for you depends on factors such as your Body Mass Index (BMI), overall health, and weight loss goals. Consulting with an experienced bariatric surgeon is essential to determine which surgery will work best for your unique needs.

Ready to explore your weight loss surgery options in Melbourne? Visit our blog for more details and schedule a consultation with Dr. Niruben Rajasagaram today.

[lionheartslowstart]

Gastric Sleeve

About three weeks ago I had most of my stomach removed, otherwise known as gastric sleeve surgery.

I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I've gained and lost many times over, and my Hashimoto's diagnosis at 19 did not help this at all. I have gotten liposuction a number of times, but no matter what, I always gained the weight back. I finally got to a point where I wasn't gaining anymore weight, but I wasn't losing any either. My endocrinologist suggested we test for diabetes, and we found a strange result. I do have very high insulin, BUT, my blood sugar is on the extremely low end of normal. Ergo, no diabetes. Instead, I was diagnosed with insulin resistance disorder. In laymen's terms, when you have high insulin, it's almost impossible to lose weight. Problem is, you can't lower your insulin if you don't lose weight...See the problem?

Since I do not have diabetes, my insurance would not cover Ozempic or Wegovy or any of those types of medications. My endocrinologist informed me that, unfortunately, the next step would be bariatric surgery. No in-between. In the meantime she prescribed me a medication to lower my insulin, but she strongly advised me to talk with my primary care physician about the pros and cons bariatric surgery.

So after doing some of my own research, I made an appointment with my PCP, and he immediately jumped on the bandwagon. He told me he thought it was a great idea given my history (I've literally been seeing this doctor since I was 18). We settled on the gastric sleeve, and got the ball rolling immediately.

Preparing for the surgery was quite an intensive process. I will try to keep it brief. Obviously, I had to meet with the surgeon and his assistant. I also had to get bloodwork done, as well as pulmonary function testing. On the mental health side, I needed a note from my therapist with an assurance that I was mentally healthy enough for the procedure. But most importantly, I was required to see the hospital dietician for 6 months. While I did go into this process assuming I would be able to just walk in and walk out with a brand new stomach, I was actually pleased and relieved to find out this was mandatory. After all, this is a one time surgery. You can't get the gastric sleeve twice!

My dietician helped me find great substitutions for foods I liked, and encouraged me try new foods. She helped me game plan ways to curb unhealthy habits, as well as start newer, healthier ones. Plus, she's an absolutely fabulous person and I adore her. I was able to lose 10 lbs on my own in the first three months. Unfortunately, I did more or less plateau after that, re-gaining and re-losing that weight over the remaining months. Discouraging to be sure, but at least it further proved the surgery was necessary.

Finally, surgery time. And that was three weeks ago.

The first two weeks were ROUGH. I was only permitted to consume liquids. Yes, you read that correctly. For TWO WEEKS I subsisted solely on Smart Water, Powerade Zero, various types of broth, sugar free jello, and sugar free popsicles. That was it. That was my life for two weeks. It was utter agony. On the upside, I lost 22 pounds just in those first two weeks alone! That's 11 pounds each week. A little more than a pound and a half a day. Crazy.

Now I'm on Phase 2, otherwise known as the "Puree Phase." I was foolishly optimistic, but I won't lie, this phase sucks too. Only eating mush isn't much better than only drinking. My team told me it's because the body associates eating with chewing, and that I'll feel more like a person during Phase 3, the "Soft Food Phase." But in the meantime, I'm living off of low fat cottage cheese, lol fat ricotta cheese, low fat Greek yogurt, hummus, pureed beans, and baby food. Yeah, baby food. It's as gross as you think it is. I was told that I can add pureed chicken or turkey, but I haven't gotten around to that yet. It's been rough. But I am excited to discover that I like hummus now! My dietician and the head of nursing (who is basically my surgeon's right hand woman) told me that, in addition to the weight loss, this surgery would be a hard reset of my taste-buds. That means foods I've always loved may suddenly be utterly repulsive, and foods I never thought I would like, or even hated, may suddenly be appealing to me. I've discovered that with cottage cheese and hummus. Before the surgery, I hated both. But now I think they are so delicious! And that may change too! Apparently my tastes will continue to fluctuate as I heal. I'm a little sad that I may not enjoy certain tastes anymore, but I'm also viewing this as an exciting opportunity to expand my palette. I can't wait to see what foods I'll enjoy in the future!

I'm a little less than a week into Phase 2 and I'm losing about 1 pound a day. If that keeps going, I'll have lost about 35 pounds in the first month! I can't even begin to imagine. But who knows if I'll keep losing weight at that rate. It's already started to slow down a bit from Phase 1, so we'll see. Besides, I don't want to lose the weight too fast! I've already developed a bit of a...muffin top, let's call it, from dropping 22 pounds so quickly. While I'm thrilled to be losing the poundage, I have also become pretty self-conscious. I'm certain the loose skin will only continue to get worse. My team assured me that they will most likely be able to get the tummy tuck and any other skin surgery covered, because it is related to a covered weight loss surgery. But even so, I won't be eligible for it until at least a year after the gastric sleeve. Which really sucks, but I understand it's important to make sure my body has lost all of the weight, or at least the majority of it, before they start cutting off my skin. Therefore, I expect to be extremely self-conscious for at least a year, but it is what it is.

The important thing is that this procedure has vastly improved my health. Immediately after I was discharged from the hospital, I was told to come off my high blood pressure medication and my insulin medication. And thus far, there have been absolutely no adverse side effects. I saw my doctor last week and my blood pressure was completely normal. So far so good!

The thing I'm struggling with the most is my new appetite. Or rather, lack there of. I think I'm so hungry, but within five bites or so, I'm full. Then I feel hungry very quickly after, but I've realized it's all in my head. What I'm actually feeling is my body digesting. This led me to the conclusion that my brain associates me digesting food with hunger. As in, well that food is going through the system so now we need more to replace it. Absolutely wild. Not only that, but my body doesn't actually feel hunger anymore, period. There's a reason why I said "I think I'm so hungry." Part of the gastric sleeve is involves removing the area of the stomach that produces ghrelin, the hormone that induces hunger. I'm still battling with what my brain thinks is hunger, because my brain doesn't realize that anything has changed. It thinks my stomach is the exact same size it was, and it's used to me eating a certain amount of food. I've been assured that this will change over time, and my brain will eventually adapt to my new stomach. Apparently, within the next week or two, I will stop experiencing hunger altogether. I can't even begin to imagine.

Additionally, I have to wait 30 minutes between eating and drinking. That's been very difficult as well, especially since I'm used to eating and drinking at the same time. This also makes it much more difficult for me to get enough hydration during the day, but I'm doing my best. It's important that I stick with this habit though, because eating and drinking at the same time can cause intense heart-burn right after surgery! Even after recovery I need to be cautious, because drinking while you eat can cause you to digest faster, leading to more food intake and possible weight gain. I plan on developing a solid strategy with my dietician when I see her towards the end of my recovery.

The full recovery period is 6 weeks. After that, I hit Phase 4, aka, the rest of my life. I'm scared and excited for what the next few weeks hold. My body has literally changed, and my mind is catching up. I keep worrying about what's going to happen. Will I go back to my old eating habits? Will I ever be able to have pasta again? What about desserts? Maybe I won't even like desserts anymore! How drastically are my tastes going to change? But the fact is, I won't know until I get there. All I can do is live in this moment right now, continue focusing on my recovery, and just see where the road takes me.

[vikromdharmd12]

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