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7 weeks post op VSG surgery
Sigi0421311823May 29, 2015
$40,000
Just a quick update. My highest weight ever was 294. My pre-options class I was 280. My surgery weight was 269 with Dr. Casillas at Kaiser Permanente in West Los Angeles. I am 7 weeks post op and have lost a total of 39 lbs. I'm counting from Week 0 because when I came back from the hospital I went up to 276. I am no longer taking insulin or glipizide and am taking one tab of metformin to help me manage my diabetes type 2.
This is not an easy road to follow. I am caffeine free, alcholol free, sugar free and carb free. I am drinking a lot of water because I am thirsty most of the time and I do experience hunger. I restrict myself to certain foods and am afraid to touch carbs and sugar. I am scared that once I start, there will be no going back. I know this is my last chance to get to a fighting weight within the next year. My doctors are impressed with my progress which was really great to hear.
This is not an easy road to follow. I am caffeine free, alcholol free, sugar free and carb free. I am drinking a lot of water because I am thirsty most of the time and I do experience hunger. I restrict myself to certain foods and am afraid to touch carbs and sugar. I am scared that once I start, there will be no going back. I know this is my last chance to get to a fighting weight within the next year. My doctors are impressed with my progress which was really great to hear.
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WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY
Sigi0421311823October 24, 2014
Right now I am taking the Options classes with Kaiser. They expect you to lose 10% of you body weight. I have lost about 5 lbs. and need 20 lbs. to go by mid-January 2015. I hope I can lose the weight and am afraid that I won't be able to do it. I have a lot of back pain and it feels like my back is splitting in two. Almost feels like bone cancer. Is this menopausal or is this because of all the weight I carry or can it be arthritis? It is hard to walk when you're in pain.
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October 25, 2014
congratulations on your weight loss, it's a start you have to start somewhere. your back pain is probably caused by both arthritis and your weight. but I would go to dr. to make sure it's not anything else. I have arthritis and have had numerous surgeries because of it. I hope after losing the weight it will give me some improvement.
October 25, 2014
I am also 53 years old and still getting my period. My pain feels hormonal, partly arthritic and carrying all this weight. Thanks for your kind words and I do hope that my back pain will subside as I continue to lose weight.
October 25, 2014
I am 65 and went through the change when I was about 48. that could be a big part of your pain, you might be right it being hormonal. our hormones wreak havoc on our bodies.
October 25, 2014
My mother had the same pain as I have and my sister, who is one year younger than me, goes through the same pain plus with bad headaches, too. have been watching a lot of youtube videos on wls and there pluses and minuses to bariatric surgery. It is really scary to hear what some people are going through. I guess it takes a tremendous leap of faith. My fear would be regaining the weight.
October 25, 2014
Yes gaining weight is a possibility if you don't stay on track. My family suffers with arthritis and migraines. Up until just lately after have a car accident when someone rear ended me and I suffered whiplash I hadn't had migraines. But since that happened a couple of years ago my migraines had almost completely stopped occurring. That being said I agree the surgery is a great leap of faith in ourselves.
January 22, 2015
Hi Sigi! How is your weight loss going? Hope you're doing great. Please update us when you can.
January 23, 2015
Hi everyone,
My bariatric doctor recommended that I take Calcium Citrate, Vitamin B1 and Beta Carotene. SInce I have been taking these vitamins, my back pain has disappeared. Who knew?
I just finished taking my last class with Kaiser and I must sit tight and wait for them to call me. Once my bariatric doctor okays my file, Kaiser's Bariatric program will schedule a meeting with my surgeon. I don't know how long this process will take but I hear different things from different people.
As far as my weight, I am struggling at 270 losing weight and gaining weight and not making that much of an impact. If the doctor's appointment is in two weeks from now, I will try going on a protein shake diet before seeing him. I will be devastated if I can't have the surgery soon.
I have overcome my fear which is a huge step but I don't know how strict the 10% is. I know that each surgeon is different.
I would appreciate feedback from you regarding this topic. Thank you in advance for responding.
Sigi
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Weight Loss Journey Is Both Physical and Spiritual
Sigi0421311823October 17, 2014
I have started my 1200 calories a day diet and drinking 64 ounces of water. I walked yesterday and today and my entire body hurts. I probably overdid it. I walked for 80 minutes.
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October 18, 2014
I found your you tube but they are only 54 and 55 minutes. is that all you have loaded up? will be looking for more.
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