Thank you for this video I am 6 weeks post op and was worried about my 20 lbs weight loss but I also realized this is 22% of my excess weight so I’m ok. I gotta kick it up a notch with my exercise 😊
Soon 3,5 months postop, did gastric bypass. Have lost 26 kg totally and now have a bmi that is 28.7 instead of over 38. Main reason for my surgery was my bad sleep apnea and high blood preassure. My blood preassure is now normal, but still too early to know how it goes with my sleep apnea. My wish is be good enough so I don't need a cpap machine. I feel much better in my body and it have changed a lot. Just had a 3 months stall for almost a week, but yesterday the scale moved down again. So don't be afraid if you get stall. Check messaurments instead! If they change it's just a normal phase after surgery. And remember, it's not a quick fix. Right now I have a weight I haven't had since around 2000, so I am happy!
Ok I'm getting ready to go under in a few weeks thank your for the video I'm doing this because I have 6 amazing kids as I just want to live ..I have an amazing life and I want to see them all graduate and have their Famalies too 🎉
I had VSG 14 months ago. If anyone thinks that the surgery is the easy way out to losing weight they are wrong. It requires a lot of work. I am super happy I did it . I lost 100% of my excess weight in my first year. I did watch a lot of videos from others who had surgery to learn what worked for them and also learn from their mistakes.
All of these surgeries are meant to be used as TOOLS . Not a miracle fix. It still takes mental strength and self determination to follow the Dr plan, and lose the rest of the weight on your own. Use the Tool, but don’t mistake the tool for the final project … it takes work and the willingness to change our lifestyles, this is an jump start, not a fix all. Well wishes of success and good health to all ❤
My Husband is 6'2" and he has been prepping to have surgery with a physician. He currently weighs 289 and has been losing about a pound a week on his own in preparation for surgery whenever the insurance company approves him. The doctor recommended VSG but I was thinking the switch would be a better option. Should we get a second opinion with another provider?
Hi, based on your husbands BMI (37.1) , we agree with the surgeon who recommended the gastric sleeve. The duodenal switch will result in significant weight loss, likely more than your husband needs to lose. That is why we reserve the DS for patients with a BMI of 50+.
@@sabakhan7742 I am a very active person even before surgery… I started walking 2 weeks after surgery.. I started slow running after 1 month … then after 7 weeks started gym running and my diet I do it very well .. now because the muscle gain my weight loss slowed down but i know I keep losing fat just muscles getting bigger so I can’t see much difference in the weight (I don’t know if I explained that one right) I am only 20 kgs away from my goal .. I am so happy about it
@@maryjaveed150 I am now 132 pounds 2 years out holding steady. My heaviest weight was 22st 8 pounds I’m now below 9 and a half. I lost everything I had to lose to be honest.
@@MsGlamazon you are doing great. I have 180 pounds and I am going for RNY. Any severe complications after RNY? After how many days I feel good to go on work?
We recommend talking with your bariatric surgeon who will recommend the best operation for your health. Here is a video comparing the different bariatric procedures: th-cam.com/video/hsIeACfAGMo/w-d-xo.html
@@LiveHealthyMD i had the bypass revision with a hiatal hernia repair on the 8th lost 5 pounds today and all ive been doing is resting and walking the house
@@jennyhamilton535 I'm going to be going through the same thing. How much additional weight did you need to lose after your sleeve, and how much more did you lose after your bypass?
@@gaylekarr5318 I lost 100 pounds but last July ended up needing the bypass revision and I lost 155 total and no more acid reflux anymore I had severe damage in my throat and sleeve the surgery saved me from severe complications in the future
I did my surgery in December 2022 I was 303lbs on the morning of surgery. I am now 268 2 months later
Bypass or sleeve
Thank you for this video I am 6 weeks post op and was worried about my 20 lbs weight loss but I also realized this is 22% of my excess weight so I’m ok. I gotta kick it up a notch with my exercise 😊
Soon 3,5 months postop, did gastric bypass. Have lost 26 kg totally and now have a bmi that is 28.7 instead of over 38.
Main reason for my surgery was my bad sleep apnea and high blood preassure.
My blood preassure is now normal, but still too early to know how it goes with my sleep apnea. My wish is be good enough so I don't need a cpap machine.
I feel much better in my body and it have changed a lot. Just had a 3 months stall for almost a week, but yesterday the scale moved down again.
So don't be afraid if you get stall. Check messaurments instead! If they change it's just a normal phase after surgery.
And remember, it's not a quick fix.
Right now I have a weight I haven't had since around 2000, so I am happy!
Ok I'm getting ready to go under in a few weeks thank your for the video I'm doing this because I have 6 amazing kids as I just want to live ..I have an amazing life and I want to see them all graduate and have their Famalies too 🎉
Im currently going through all my tests so I can have the sleeve done. Im excited but nervous at the same time.
I’m working on that right now. How everything is going?
@@debbieann4370 i just completed everything and I’m just waiting on my date !!!
I completed mines feb 17 and still waiting on a date lol it’s so frustrating because I’m nervous and scared at the same time good luck to you ladies ❤
@@Heyyy-Della My date is March 14, next Tuesday!! I’m excited but nervous. Right now I’m on the liquid diet pre op.
@@Heyyy-Della you’ll be fine. Be strong!!
The goal of having surgery should be to lose 100% of excess weight.
You are correct, that is the goal but not all patients will reach that especially if they don't change their eating and exercise habits
I had VSG 14 months ago. If anyone thinks that the surgery is the easy way out to losing weight they are wrong. It requires a lot of work. I am super happy I did it . I lost 100% of my excess weight in my first year. I did watch a lot of videos from others who had surgery to learn what worked for them and also learn from their mistakes.
All of these surgeries are meant to be used as TOOLS . Not a miracle fix. It still takes mental strength and self determination to follow the Dr plan, and lose the rest of the weight on your own. Use the Tool, but don’t mistake the tool for the final project … it takes work and the willingness to change our lifestyles, this is an jump start, not a fix all.
Well wishes of success and good health to all ❤
Very informative, thank you.
How long do you have to be on the diet before the procedure???
Most bariatric programs will require patients to be on a 2 week pre-operative liquid diet consisting of protein shakes, broth, and sugar free liquids.
My Husband is 6'2" and he has been prepping to have surgery with a physician. He currently weighs 289 and has been losing about a pound a week on his own in preparation for surgery whenever the insurance company approves him. The doctor recommended VSG but I was thinking the switch would be a better option. Should we get a second opinion with another provider?
Hi, based on your husbands BMI (37.1) , we agree with the surgeon who recommended the gastric sleeve. The duodenal switch will result in significant weight loss, likely more than your husband needs to lose. That is why we reserve the DS for patients with a BMI of 50+.
@@LiveHealthyMD Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I appreciate that.
@@LiveHealthyMDI am 205 in wieght an I’m 5ft tall do u think it’s wise for me to do the sleeve? I just don’t want to look too skinny
What is the last one called?
SO far lost 60 pounds in 3 months EXCITED !!!
How? What exercise are you doing
@@sabakhan7742 I am a very active person even before surgery… I started walking 2 weeks after surgery.. I started slow running after 1 month … then after 7 weeks started gym running and my diet I do it very well .. now because the muscle gain my weight loss slowed down but i know I keep losing fat just muscles getting bigger so I can’t see much difference in the weight (I don’t know if I explained that one right) I am only 20 kgs away from my goal .. I am so happy about it
Hi Dr I had my RNY 2 weeks ago I was 286 just read my file got a copy just wondered if I have a good chance of getting to a normal weight thanks
How are you doing now? How much weight you loss?
@@maryjaveed150 I am now 132 pounds 2 years out holding steady. My heaviest weight was 22st 8 pounds I’m now below 9 and a half. I lost everything I had to lose to be honest.
@@MsGlamazon you are doing great. I have 180 pounds and I am going for RNY. Any severe complications after RNY? After how many days I feel good to go on work?
@@MsGlamazon congratulations on your successful journey.
@@maryjaveed150 thank you very much hugs to you
I am a 57-year-old woman with a weight of 85 kilos and a height of 155 cm. I want to do bypass surgery , not sleev surgery is it possible?
We recommend talking with your bariatric surgeon who will recommend the best operation for your health. Here is a video comparing the different bariatric procedures: th-cam.com/video/hsIeACfAGMo/w-d-xo.html
Im having a bypass after my sleeve cause acid relux is getting so bad im having complications
Under your circumstances it sounds like a gastric bypass is a better choice due to your reflux history.
@@LiveHealthyMD i had the bypass revision with a hiatal hernia repair on the 8th lost 5 pounds today and all ive been doing is resting and walking the house
@@jennyhamilton535 I'm going to be going through the same thing. How much additional weight did you need to lose after your sleeve, and how much more did you lose after your bypass?
@@gaylekarr5318 I lost 100 pounds but last July ended up needing the bypass revision and I lost 155 total and no more acid reflux anymore I had severe damage in my throat and sleeve the surgery saved me from severe complications in the future
@@jennyhamilton535 thank you. I've also lost just over 100 pounds, but certainly could lose about 50 more 😳 After reading yours, I'm not so nervous.
6months post never lost anything
How can that be? Did you have a low BMI
@@ADailyDoseOfGrace my dear I don't know am very ver disappointed
What surgery did you get?! Because it’s quite impossible to not lose weight with sleeve and bypass. Food just does not fit