weight loss and bypass
Posted By: Tootsie on 2008-10-06
In Reply to: HELP!!! I need some advice - Siren
Hi! Several things here - 1)You are on COBRA now, is the insurance your husband has group or individual? If it group and you are on COBRA, then you are considered covered with no lapse in coverage and they HAVE to take you! I don't think they have to cover you if it is not a group policy.
2) Gastric bypass - my brother had one at 605 pounds. I need one, but my insurance wouldn't cover and I can't afford it, so I won't do that. But if you live in Arkansas, I have the name of a fantastic doctor - the one that did my brother's!
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It depends. The side effects can go either way - weight gain, weight *loss*... sm
Or no weight change at all, but maybe some other unpleasant side effect. Or you might have only mild side effects, or none at all and it's like a miracle cure for you. ;o) Everyone is so different, you never know until you try a med. for yourself.
weight loss
I use TrimSpa (baby) it's working o.k. I am making a conscious effort to not fry, not add salt, eliminated cornbread (I'm a Southerner), etc., etc. I work a lot of night hours and this helps me with my snacking between 9 p and mid. I do drink green tea. I think it boosts my metabolism....
weight loss
just a general word of encouragement to everyone trying to lose weight that YOU C-A-N DO IT!!!!! I am very small-boned, 5' 6', and weighed nearly DOUBLE my normal body weight. Looked like nothing but a big bowl of pudding. One day I decided to move. Maybe it was the Nike slogan, but I just did it. Could barely walk around ONE BLOCK. But I walked the block. One day, I could walk two blocks. One day I walked a mile. Took me two years to lose the weight, ladies, but I got skinny and toned by EXERCISE (95% walking, a bit at the gym, not much), and sensible eating. Every single reader here knows what sensible eating is: Eat healthy, not overprocessed food, and don't eat too much of it PERIOD. Deep down, we all know that. Admit it and change your eating habits -- and walk and/or exercise, and you can do it. By the way, I am not holier than thou, I did used to take ephedra at half the recommended dosage, every day in the early days, just to take the edge off at dinner time, when I would rip off the cabinet doors cuz i got so hungry for the deadly four: pasta, potatoes, rice and bread. Couldn't get enough of it. decreasing (NOT ELIMINATING) these and making myself full with veggies and water did the trick. I eventually eliminated the ephedra. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU. Nike: Just Do It.
weight loss sm
I tried the following - a little more walking, no more white bread,(12 grain), flavored non-dairy creamer instead of cream, not water-friendly, so drank a lot of non-caffeine tea (raspberry) and Sweet & Low (don't think this is a good idea). Tried Benefiber chewable to add bulk and fiber; lean beef, 90% lean a few times a week only, sweet potatoes instead of white, only 1 at a time and generally cutting out the obvious (no alcohol, fried foods, rich pastry). Took off 15 lbs. and was able to get into an old Size 10 for my reunion, from a 14, and saved a bunch on new clothes and felt great! Hope I can keep it up. When my son was getting married years ago, I hated the "mother of the groom" puffy chiffons, so I stationery biked from Feb. to May and went from a 14 to a 10 (700 miles total) and wore a lovely silk suit. Unfortunately, I ate my way back because I felt the "empty nest" syndrome. Once you lose, don't snooze, keep it up! You'll like yourself better. This profession can ruin your body, take control by getting up and moving around as much as you can. I did not do that and suffer the consequences with my back, my right thumb is totally painful so that I can't open jars, unlock the babies' safety belts, etc., it comes upon you when the damage is done. Don't let it happen to you, exercise when you can, you're worth it!
Has anyone used LA Weight Loss?
If so, what were your results. Any info would be greatly appreciated. TIA
LA WEIGHT LOSS
I tried it and lost 40 pounds in 3 months or so but it came back as quick as it went. They are VERY expensive. Currently not working on anything but GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!
weight loss
I needed to reduce my cholesterol, so I really cut down on fat in my diet. By doing this, I not only lowered my cholesterol, but I lost about 13 lbs. in 5 months! This is so much safer than those fad diets.
weight loss over 50
Thanks so much for responding and for your words of encouragement! At age 56, it's very encouraging to hear this. Small goals and one-day-at-a-time are very good advice Thanks again! (and congratulations on your weight loss too!)
weight loss over 50 years of age.
Your post is so inspiring--Would you mind telling your age (just roughly?) I so badly want to lose on my own--without going to expensive weight loss clubs. A so-called friend insists that once past age 50, metabolism is so slow, it is next to impossible--very discouraging to hear. Thanks for your uplifting post!
getting up and moving about or weight loss.NM
Such a tremendous weight loss!
Apple Scruff--Could you elaborate how you initially got started--did you follow a specific diet? With a sedentary MT job, did you force yourself to exercise much? A "scare" really is a tremendous motivator (it took a "scare" to get me to stop smoking, but I am not having success taking off approximately the same amount of weight that you succeeded at losing) Thanks for your tips.
Has anyone tried the green tea thing for weight loss? nm
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excess skin after weight loss
Did you then have surgery to remove the sagging skin? I need to lose 140 lbs, which I have packed on over the past 20 years. I never weighed over 112 lbs. or wore larger than a size 3 (!!) until I turned 30. My lifestyle changed (not for the better) at that point, and I basically lose interest in how I looked. Now, at age 51, my health is seriously in trouble due to my obesity. What am I going to do with all the excess skin? I already have a big fat pouch under my waist, and above my waist I look like I'm 7 months pregnant! Are there any health insurance plans that will pay for surgery to remove the leftover skin? I see people on Dr. 90210 having the surgery, but I bet they have to pay out of pocket and I bet it's tens of thousands of dollars.
sagging skin after weight loss
Thanks for much the info about plastic surgery. I guess the only way to look at it is this: My health and life are in danger if I don't take this weight off. Whether or not I'm left with skin hanging down to my ankles (I hope I'm exaggerating!), at least I'll be alive and have more energy and flexibility. Guess I should cross one bridge at a time. :) I've decided to start Michael Thurmond's Lifestyle Change course. Ordered the whole kit from HSN (or maybe QVC), and truly think I can do it. Have never tried any diets in the past. Was in denial about my weight for the longest time...kept thinking it was a "phase." Ha-ha! You know how formerly anorectic people still think of themselves as fat? Well, I'm an stress-overeater in denial, and I still think of myself as thin...until I see myself in the mirror. Yikes!
Has anyone tried any of the cortisol weight loss products and if so which ones and do they work? nm
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Gatorade ... push it. He is dehydrated maybe with that weight loss.
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I had an occasion to personally ask a weight loss physician...
about all these cortisol products on the market. She said FORGET IT. It's a waste of money. If you read the bottle, they all say that you must follow a sensible diet and exercise regime. In my belief, you'll lose weight without the pills if you watch what you eat and exercise. I've lost 8 pounds since January 1. No pills, no special diet food, no membership fees, nothing. I try to eat food that comes in the form that mother nature provided. No white bread, pasta, or rice. All brown forms of those foods. Lots of salads, vegetables, fruits, lean meats. No cakes, cookies, pies, or other such junk. I have some occasional fat-free candy like Mike N Ike just to keep my sweet tooth happy. It's working. Slowly, but it's working.
I had a local weight loss clinic not pay and finally had to get an attorney. sm
Had to pay the attorney so lost some. By that time, I was so angry, it had become a matter of principle and was determined to make them pay.
Yes, I lost 42 pounds on LA Weight Loss, but gained back 50 a little more than a year later . .
I was on the program for approximately four months and lost 40 pounds. The weight did come off really fast. At the time I was a member, there was a rebate if you kept the weight off for one year. It sounded good, but you had to buy the supplements for the entire year, which by the end of the year added up to a few thousand dollars.
In any case, after I finally lost the weight, I got pregnant with my fourth child. I am now trying to lose the 50 pounds that I gained while pregnant, but my metabolism seems so much slower now. The weight isn't coming off nearly as fast as before. :(
Lost the extra weight and have maintained a good weight and size just by walking him twice a day. n
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My dwindling paycheck, loss of benefits, and loss of respect is all the proof I need. nm
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He isn't getting the gastric bypass...
He decided against it. I can't remember why. Now he's just following a better diet.
C.C.
has anyone had a gastric bypass...sm
My husband has just been approved by insurance to have a gastric bypass, but I am trying to find other people who have had it and if they are happy or wish they had never had it done. He is an extremely large man with many problems including a massive stroke several years ago that makes it very hard for him to exercise at all, especially as big as he has gotten. I know this surgery will be a total lifestyle change for us, as our main pass time is going out to eat. I just want to know of any success stories, horror stories, whatever before we make the final committment to surgery. Thanks. 
Gastric bypass
I had gastric bypass surgery three years ago. It has changed my life. I am very happy and content, something that I never thought that I would ever say about myself. I had a lot of life styles changes to make, (like giving up chocolate), the consequences were horrible if I ate too much! I am enjoying my children and my husband more than ever. If he follows his doctors instructions and does what he is supposed to do it will be successful for him. It is not easy, but everyday gets better. Good luck to your husband and to you!
I had gastric bypass 2+ years ago...
My experience has been tremendous. I am able to do all kinds of things with my kids and my mental well being made it more than worth my while. It is a huge decision to make and you must follow postop orders, especially the vitamin supplements. Be sure your surgeon is experienced, i.e. more tha 100+ surgeries. Mine was the pioneer in the field, an excellent surgeon. I had absolutely no complications and continue to feel great. There will always be some foods that my body does not agree with, but that's okay, life is good. This is a big "family" decision too because support is key. Having been heavy all my life, at 43 I am now a healthy person, which was my goal, to be healthy and live a long time for me and my family. All the best! Email me if you'd like
Medifast vs gastric bypass
I've done both. All the weight returned when I eventually went of Medifast. And because I was not able to change my eating habits after gastric bypass, I have regained almost all the weight I lost again (100 pounds). I can still only eat small amounts of food at one time, but I am an emotional eater and a grazer - being a grazer is deadly for someone who works from home.
You might need to bypass the USB hub and plug directly in. sm
I have had this problem with other USB devices. I just switch around until I find one that will work in hub. I don't use EMDAT so don't know if that's the problem. Maybe someone else can shed some light on this.
Gastric bypass patient here
Hi There,
If you would like to coorespond with someone who has been there, done that...please feel free to email me. Send me an email by clicking on the reply by email link as I dont want to post my email address here. I will tell you this though....I had gastric bypass surgery almost 6 years ago and have gone from a size 28 to a size 10 and is it absolutely the most wonderful thing I've done for myself. I KNOW where you are coming from as far as sneaking food and being depressed!!!
Not only that, her husband is thinking of getting gastric bypass
and he's NOT that big, IMO.
Question for those who have had VBG and/or gastric bypass surgery...
I had VBG surgery some 4-1/2 years ago (which was a failure) and am suffering from continued regurgitation from getting clogged since the surgery. In the past couple of months I've developed regurg and some episodes of moderate to debilitating pain which may be esophageal spasms (per my PCP). He's sending me to a GI, but I haven't made the appointment yet. Anyway, my question is this...If you've had a bypass, do you have problems with getting "clogged"? How about regurg?
Don't you have to have insurance to have the bypass surgery or the lap band? sm
It may take her more than 4 months to even get a start on checking into surgery.
My understanding is that you have to have exhausted all other weight-loss options before you can even THINK about surgery. Then you have to have psych eval, CPE, lab work etc. The BMI also plays a part as well as various co-morbidities. If she has until 2/2009, it may very well take that long just to get into a doc, surgeon, psych etc. and then the insurance company has to authorize it to boot.
Good luck Siren, I hope all works out well for you.
Is it typical to perform gastric bypass surgery if
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weight
I am hating this cold weather. I am turning 36 soon and I feel like I am just packing on the pounds and I haven't changed my routine one bit? I know your metabolism slows as you age, but geez, I am beginning to think it is my profession! I exercise and watch what I eat, even more so now and still the scale won't budge, it will go up if anything. I guess I am asking for some advice or tips on what other Transcriptionist do to maintain thier girlish or boyish figure. 
I know about the weight training
but thanks for the ice water tip. That's one I haven't heard, but makes sense!
I don't need to lose weight, but I definitely need to
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Weight Watchers
Is anyone on Weight Watchers? I have about 10 lbs. I need to lose and I was wondering if anyone has tried it.
Thanks!
losing weight sm
I lost 105.5 pounds total and have kept it off for a year (gained 10 pounds back with this pregnancy, but I am 32 weeks along). I had to follow a more structured plan to actually lose weight. I used the Weight Watchers calculator and books to lose weight, but I did not go to meetings. I went from 235.5 to 130 on a 5 foot 5 frame. I don't follow the program now, but I have learned how to eat. I used to eat because I was bored, tired, etc. Not anymore!
Weight Watchers is the way to go
Have lost almost 70 pds so far -- all with eating regular food WITH my family and making small changes here and there. Also, have continued to have my morning Mocha and always make room in my daily points allowance for some kind of treat daily.
Okay, hubby and myself on a weight
even tho this is a fattening occupation, sitting on my rear all day, so I take several breaks and take 15 minute walks with the hubby and puppies (one of them is getting quite portly) so we can get in an hour of walking that way and I can still type and don't get so stiff.
Dinner tonight is low-fat lasagne and steamed carrots. Yum.
Dieting can be an adventure. I get recipes and think of ways to cut the fat and calories, make them healthier.
Weight Watchers
I highly recommend WW. I lost 30 pounds and still have most of it off after almost a year and after you loose, you can still follow the points as a guideline to maintain. You end of memorizing them eventually. Good luck.
I can tell you, 75% GAIN weight. But you might need them for a while anyway.
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I think I actually keep my weight down with coffee..
I use the artificial sweeteners and fat free flavored creamers or half and half. And caffeine can suppress the appetite which works for me ;)
Yes, like a weight has lifted
Felt the same way when I made the change. At Spheris it got so bad I would approach my workstation with dread and cried in frustration at least once a shift. Then I decided to send out resumes instead of waiting for things to get better. Good luck to anybody who's had enough misery - better places do exist.
How much does your husband weight? Maybe
175 pounds? Well, THAT is the 175 pounds you need to lose. Seriously, HE sounds like your major problem. I bet everything else would fall into place w/o his emotional abuse of you!
It is called The Weight, originally by
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Did you lose the weight after coming off?
I'm gonna check into the things you mentioned and go by my local health food store. Before I went on the HRT, I did try the OTC stuff which seemed to work for a little while, but after a few months started having the hot flashes again. I did purchase some progesterone cream a few years ago while I was still having periods (after watching a segment of Oprah), but never used it right, then went on the HRT. I really do want to get off of it and get my weight down. Did you have trouble getting weight back down after coming off?
Thanks again for all your advise! You're great!
Did start to drop some weight but...(sm)
...it took a little while. It's like my system was totally discombobulated (surgical menopause for me was a real bear!) & it didn't know what to do. I was finally able to take most of the weight off, but I have to be very careful now, as it's so easy to put on (especially in my belly area) & harder to shed. Everybody's different, tho', & I know women who have come off HRT & dropped whatever weight they gained & totally leveled out.
Here's a link to a site I found very helpful & supportive - it's a hysterectomy support site, but they have all kinds of helpful info about hormones, fitness, etc. You may be able to find some useful stuff there:
http://www.hystersisters.com
Glad I could be of some help...if you need support or info or whatever, please don't hesitate to e-mail me, k?
The treatments are based on weight normally.
I have a Frontline spray and it can be used on either, 1 to 2 pumps per pound, but if you have the other kind it is premeasured based on weight. Can you call your vet and ask them? The people at the front desk should be able to answer your question.
I looked on-line and there is only 1 dosage sold for cats, but it didn't say what the dosage was so I couldn't compare it to a dog dosage.
If you buy your flea treatment from your vet check out www.entirelypets.com.
I actually gained weight with Estrin-D even though
My mood swings were awful and I started having night sweats which I never had before and have not had since even though I'm perimenopausal. It DOES make you not want to eat but my mood swings were assauged by binge eating to make me more emotionally stable.
It isn't worth it and I still have 3 unopened bottles.
All Weight Watchers employees (sm)
...are former Weight Watchers themselves, so none of that looking down on you garbage. And waaaaaaayyyyy cheaper.
Wow, LA Weight Loss sounds really horrible. Thanks for the info!
are not great, except Weight Watchers..sm
11 years ago, I power walked for 6 weeks and kept my calories to under 1000 per day....I lost 50 pounds in the 6 weeks and 11 years later have kept it off!!!!
However, the only TRUE formal company diet that does work is Weight Watcher's....where you can still eat REAL food and don't have to buy theirs.
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