Got my appetite back about month 2. After that, went keto. Have done amazing on it. Combining keto and GB has been a great experience for me. It is month 7 and lost 125lbs. And i have not cheated since i started the keto. Not once.
This video is spot on. My surgery was Dec 2019. I’ve lost 153 lbs total. I’ve plateaued at the 167-172lb range. Food cravings are coming back and I’m able to eat more at each meal. I’m finding less energy because I was starting back into eating more carbs. Realized quickly what I was doing and applied the brakes. Dropped the 5 lbs I regained and lost an additional 3 lbs. I can see how easy it is to fall back into my previous way of life. I’m going to purchase the doctors books to keep me focused!!❤️❤️
Dr. Weiner I am so glad to have found you. I had RNY in 2009 and lost 100lbs. I was at 173. I was so happy. Then I found I was pregnant, which my husband I went to extreme measure not do again. Today I am 239. I was depressed about it but recently I have decided I can get it off. I had went up to 256 after pregnancy. If I can lose 23lbs I can lose the rest one day at a time. Your videos are saving my life
+Patrice Jordan glad to hear they're helpful. Keep at it, you can get the weight off! Medications may be helpful, you can talk to your pcp or bariatric surgeon about this
I am considering gastric bypass surgery and have my first meeting in a couple weeks. Your video’s have been extremely helpful and inspiring. Thank you kindly.
Sounds like you're doing great!!! Patients who have 200 or more pounds to lose often take several years to reach their lowest weight. Try to adopt the Pound of Cure weight loss program into your life - this will maximize your weight loss after surgery and help you to develop a healthy relationship with food. Exercise is probably still limited, but you can get a pedometer and try to increase the number of steps you take every day by 50%. As you lose more weight, you can increase the intensity of your workout. Great work so far and congrats on getting under 400 lbs.
Be encouraged and don't give up! God loves you and He will help you if you desire Him to! I cheering you on. I had my surgery in 2008. Went down to a Size 4. Now, I have gained 30 lbs, but I back in the fight again.
This content never goes out of style. It was on point ten years ago and still is fantastic advice today. Following much of your advice, I've gone from 358 to 140 at 5'7 and 53 years old. My bariatric team is overjoyed, but I give much of the credit to the Pound of Cure. Thank you so much!
great video I'm glad that you mentioned protein shakes because as soon as I drink one I'm starving so definitely will be focusing on fruits and veggies thank you
So grateful for you and your videos Dr. Weiner! I just ordered your book and am determined to make a LIFELONG change. Only three days post op here but am determined to never go back!
Wow!!!! This video just gave me life!!!! Thank you for having the compassion to help people like me who are struggling. I've never been educated in this manner.
Dr. Weiner, I am so glad I found you on You Tube! My sleeve surgery will be on 4/19/17 and you are the only person who is talking about healthy food choices for life and how to make this work over the long term. I have pointed several of my co-workers who have had surgery to your videos also and purchased your book. Thank you so much for talking about this in a real and meaningful way!
I like the last part about developing a healthy relationship with food & your body. I see so many in the WLS community rush out and get plastic surgery because they're not happy with what's left after surgery. Most haven't put in the work in the gym - nor have they really made the healthy changes to fruits & veggies you talk about. So many have the plastics & are still unhappy. I truly believe it comes down to self acceptance and learning to love yourself - your body included. I've favorited this video for future viewing when I feel the need.
That is a bit judgemental. How can you begin to form an opinon about the motivation behind bariatric patients getting plastics? Or ANYONE for that matter. Just because it isn't right for YOU doesn't mean it must be wrong for everyone. Do you realize how negative people are about wls in general? It can bring a person to tears to be on the recieving end of other people's opinions about improvement of life. We have done a hard thing and world has no mercy for us because we have chosen a different tool. Nothing is a cure all or short cut for working towards mental, spiritual, and emotional health, but instead of downing other people's decision to get plastics, just share what worked for you...testimony hits home just as much, if not more than preaching. Whether one gets plastics, bariatric surgery, or not, people are trying and ultimately, people are hurting and tired of suffering. What Dr. Weiner does is a ministry far beyond the surgical procedures he performs. I hope you are well after all these years, and more open other's point of view.
@@jem5750 My comment is no more judgmental than your response above. my comment was to this video- not to anyone in particular. Unlike your response, which was an attack on my opinion. I would NEVER respond to another person's comment and tell them they should "just share what worked" for them. I had WLS back in 2012 so maybe next time you might take your own advice and realize that responses like this are hurtful as well.
Thank you for making this video, Dr. Weiner. I had my bypass done at Barix Clinics in March 2012. I have lost over 100 lbs, but the weight is coming back fast. It's my fault and I accept the blame for it; I never changed my eating habits and my daily diet is fast food, frozen cokes and sugar/carbs. I was not aware that surgery wasn't forever...that I would lose my restriction or that my body would start absorbing all the calories/fat again. I'm able - and often do - eat well over 2000 calories a day now (although I also just walked a 5K last weekend so...I do the "dreaded" cardio like crazy). Food addiction is a beast and I'm going to start seeing an eating disorder specialist next week. I'm looking forward to dealing with this food problem that I have; I wish it were just as simple as just choosing the right thing. I appreciate you giving more information to those who are 2+ years post op. I have never eaten fruits or vegetables in my life so some of your information is daunting and stressful to even hear, but I do know "the rules" and I do know what my options are and what the consequences are for those different options. It's scary, for sure. Thanks again
siva, I'm sure that writing this comment wasn't easy, but taking ownership is the first and often hardest step. My office offers a non-surgical program that can help to get you on track - food addiction is indeed a beast, but it can be beaten by a diet of healthy, unprocessed foods. Good Luck!
Dr. Matthew Weiner Taking ownership is the easy part! Changing is what is hard. Something that seems almost impossible at this point. I've eaten fast food since I was old enough to chew food. Never had to eat breakfast or lunch. Always had Hostess cupcakes, Oreos and Doritos readily available in my house as a child. Never had to eat fruits or veggies. In fact, I didn't even know what protein or carbs were until I had surgery - and I was 32 years old then! I don't know a life without processed foods, sadly. It puts me at a real disadvantage because I literally have to learn how to eat all over again and NOT having the processed/fast foods causes me great anxiety. Perhaps once I make some headway with my therapy sessions (eating disorder specialist) I will look further into the program at your hospital. I'm about 20 miles south of Detroit so not TOO far from you! Thanks again
I'm 2 years out and I'm regaining after having my baby. I wish I saw his videos right after surgery or before. I got pregnant too soon and didn't think I'd regain so quick after having a baby. i thought I'd lose quickly. I lost the weight the 2nd week and the 2nd month postpartum, I started gaining. Now, I'm about 15 lbs up. I don't eat well, I've started eating processed food (I was doing it in month 6 after WLS being dumb), I have the food cravings and head hunger so bad, I'm not as mobile as I was. I hate it. I've been watching his videos at work instead of snacking and I'm sipping on tea. I'll have to watch these viedos for the whole 12 hour shift to make it and get back on track.
Thank you for this video. It is a great re-motivator. I'm far away from any support and several years out, (Dec 2008). I would consider myself to be a success because I've done things in my life the last 5 years that I've never imagined possible. - Amazing adventures, hiking hundreds of miles on scenic trails, - half marathons, you name it. I did it all! It is very challenging to stick with things when you are far away from your safe zone of people and situations though and I have experienced some weight gain. I'm grateful for your videos and feel a renewed ZING to hunker down and avoid the toxic food world we live in. Take care and thanks again.
I beg to differ about not being hungry the first year. Maybe that's true for some patients, but it wasn't the case for me. I was hungry very early on and was baffled by that because I was under the impression that I wasn't going to be hungry. That's one of the reasons I had the surgery because my appetite was insatiable! However, I do think that there's a change in brain chemistry because I no longer crave the foods that did me in and even if I do, I distract myself or prepare a really healthy meal. I am also afraid of eating out. Is this common? I mostly eat at home and I don't go out to eat with my immediate family unless it's a special occasion. Eating out causes me to face to many variables that I am unwilling to face. Here's my weight loss from April 9, 2015- April 11, 2016. Month 1: -25.8 lbs.; Month 2: -21.1 lbs.; Month 3: -12.2 lbs.; Month 4: -9.9 lbs.; Month 5: -7.1 lbs.; Month 6: -2.0 lbs.; Month 7: -5.8 lbs.; Month 8: -8.9 lbs.; Month 9: -4.2 lbs.; Month 10: -- .2 lbs.; Month 11: -5 lbs.; Month 12 + 1.1 lbs.; Total Weight Loss = 101.2 lbs. BMI: 45.45 to 29 = 16.45 points lost BMI 45.45-24.9 (goal BMI)= 4.1 BMI points to be lost 16.45/20.55= 80% BMI loss 276-101.2= 174.8 276-154 (goal weight) = 22 lbs. to goal weight 101.2/122 = 83% body fat loss I am a 55 year old female, about 5'6". No longer taking-- short or long lasting Insulin, 1000 mg of Metformin twice a day, 50 mg of Losartin, 20 mg of Pravastatin. Had VSG surgery and my surgeon said that weight loss with this procedure generates an average of 55% weight loss and that my weight loss of about 80% is well above average. My goal is 100% or 22 more lbs. for the next year. It's not going to be easy! I agree with everything else you talked about in your video and I eat a lot of food but the quality of my food is what's changed. I try to exercise every other day for about 2 hours each session and rest the following day but I still move by cleaning and cooking and doing chores that are never ending. The advantages of doing it yourself outweigh the cost spent for housekeepers and eating out. I am afraid to go back to the way that I was and have put my health as my number one priority. Guess what? That takes so much time, energy and focus that I'm exhausted at the end of the day. I am still getting my period which makes it difficult because I do have a fair amount of pain. But, I try to work through it as best I can. Love your videos and I look forward to watching them all again and again!
+Segalit Siegel Sounds like a great result! Whether or not you lose the last 22lbs, you are an overwhelming success in my book, I hope you can see it the same way. Your comments about success being hard are exactly right - weight loss surgery does not make it easy, it just makes it possible.
Thank you, Dr. Weiner, I wouldn't be where I am now without the VSG surgery but it has to be in my mind's eye constantly and that is where all the effort comes in. I appreciate your support and all the knowledge that you share so generously with VSGers on RUclips
Segalit Siegel Same here, never lost my appetite. As a matter of fact the day after the surgery I wanted to eat burgers and fries. The appetite for me is the same prior to the surgery as it is now
@@apoundofcure sir please tell me after surgery also i carving my earlier food or say sweets and oily food i don't eat more but i can't control it and take half or one of them... What should i do please tell me sir please
Suman Roy this is a great question but to much to answer in a brief comment. check out poundofcureweightloss.com, there’s a place you can record a question in your own voice and I’ll answer it in a RUclips video.
@@Petersons247 thank you. My husband and I both decided to take charge of our health. He had less weight to lose. Fasting has worked for him. Fasting makes me angry as a bear. 🤣 I'm anxious about surgery because I know my whole life will be different. I'm already mentally preparing myself for all of the bad habits I'm dropping. This is my forever choice. I don't want to mess it up. I'm also going to sign up for zumba classes. I'm dragging my teen. She didn't look impressed but I think she secretly thinks it looks fun..🤣
Lenny, you're going to have to ease into exercise. At 375 pounds, exercise is really not an option, just focus on walking and stair climbing (aim for 10,000 steps daily and 10 flights of stairs - get a fitbit or similar device to track it). After this becomes comfortable, look to add leisure activities that require you to move around (bike riding, tennis, a game of catch, dancing, etc.) into your life. Once you drop below 300, you will be ready for some more intense exercise and will very likely enjoy it - if you don't find another type.
+Dr. Matthew Weiner I understand everything you've said here and I agree with it. However, I'm wondering if that means you can "Never" treat yourself from time to time within reason of course? What do you think about that? Do you agree with the 90% rule? Or do you think even that is toxic to bariatric patients? I love healthy foods already... which is why I think I'll do well on this. But I'd also like to think that I'll be able to enjoy a glass of wine here and there, or a slice of pie during the holidays...that kind of thing? Can certain foods incorporated in moderation still lead to success?
My dietician advised sticking to small portions and my surgeon said beware of snacking. I followed it and 2.5 yrs out I’ve kept my weight off. I also love salad and veggies but did so before my surgery also. I always keep a bowl of yummy salad or low carb vege dish for my snacks in fridge. I think this surgery isn’t good for binge eaters as they restretch stomach quickly. Obviously that is not everyone as some are able to change habits.
My surgery was in 2015. Lost 60 lbs. Was thrilled. Started regaining 2017/2018. 2021 = complete weight re-gain. Total waste of my time, money, pain. Disgusted with this whole topic. Food cravings slowly came back after the second year and were worse than ever before I had the surgery.
Dr.Weiner, I am confused about grains. Basically I stopped eating pasta , all types of bread/pastries and have drastically limited starchy veggies like potatoes/sweet potatoes....i make homemade crackers using hummus & oat flour for example. I use honey in the place of sugar. In your videos you say that grains are bad or unsuitable for weight loss? why? I eat Freekeh, brown rice or quinoa in place of refined white rice & only 1/2 a cup (uncooked). I do not understand why corn flour and oats should be avoided? I also have a salad with every single meal/snack to force veggies every time i can. I eat light feta in place of regular high fat. I use olive oil instead of any other kind of fat. My dessert is mainly fruit now. I do body weight exercises for 10-30 mins a day (as much as i can) + i actually like walking long distances (1.5 hours)...i am 6 yrs out of the gastric sleeve surgery. I had a slight regain and that's why i'm opting to load up on the fruits/veggies vs meat/chicken & have cut out refined sugars/carbs. But i depend heavily on oats...why is that an issue? I'm rather confused now...mainly i follow the Mediterranean diet but without rice,potatoes & bread.....will this work for losing 10-15 lbs?
+Yasmeen El Ghazaly even unrefined grains like oats can result in weight regain after surgery. It sounds like you are doing a lot of substituting when what is necessary is elimination. Yes, maintaining weight loss after a sleeve is a lot of work.
Had bypass april this year. Im actually under my goal weight and im terrified to ever become obese now,i eat right and count calories. I focus on protien and healthy carbs. This surgery really makes you think about your weight.
Thank you for the video! At first I disagreed with the "jogging only once a week", but once you explained, not only made sense, but actually it is exactly what I do. I'm over 2 years out and lost 127 pounds. I've never gained any weight back. I fluctuate between 148-150 lb. I work out 4 times per week, something different each day.I do Pilates, Zumba, run (5-6 miles), and weightlifting.
This video has provided me with the mindset to be successful post bariatric surgery. I was a little concerned about having the surgery but the goal is to remember that surgery is only one of many tools I will need to use to be successful with sustaining a healthy lifestyle at a reasonable weight. Awesome, thank you Dr. Weiner for sharing this invaluable information.
I eat very healthy and obese at 256 pounds. I eat fruits, vegetables and some meat per week. I'm 43 and have high cholesterol as only issue right now. My mother was obese and all my siblings including me. All my life I was struggling with weight and no matter what I try, I fell in to obesity. No body understand me and just criticize.
I’m ordered your book and downloaded the app yesterday I’m 6 months so it of surgery and your advice is just the best out there I was so sad because I’m at an stall for a couple of months now but understanding the set point and maintaining the healthy habits have been effective evento tho I’m not at my dreamed weight I’m look great and feel great and with your help I’m looking forward the long term results thanks so much for what you do
Great information Doc! Question, I had Gastric Sleeve surgery two weeks ago, when do you suggest I can go back to playing golf and when is a good time to start back lifting weights?
Thanks for this video, Doc. I had the procedure on Dec. 20, 2013. I started out at 365 and now I am 254. In the past 2 months, I have fallen back into the trap of eating all of the foods I had pre-op with no negative consequences, other than slowed weight loss. I do the Insanity and other Beachbody programs. However, I feel that I need to start eating healthier. I know the protein shakes and artificial sweeteners are terrible for you, so I plan on giving them all up. I need to get a grasp of this before year 2. Thanks again for the video. It is awesome!
Rashad Muhammad Great work on your weight loss so far. Sounds like you've got yourself refocused - you will find the metabolic reset diet in my book a perfect way to get started.
ive gone from 273 lbs to 97 lbs since december 2019, and ive just had skin removal surgery 5 days ago. Im so scared of regaining the weight ive lost, since I cant exercise now for 3 months...
Dr., will you address what people who have some physical disabilities should do? I have spinal injuries, and I live with daily pain. I work actively with Pain Management procedures, and minimum pain drugs, but I have them when really needed. I am hoping my weight loss will reduce foot pain, hip pain, and my doctor is delighted and encouraging, knowing this will help. Still would like your input. Thank you! Your videos are very clear!
+Judy Chonak I'm typically less optimistic about pain relief after surgery, particularly in patients who are not very mobile. After surgery, you will have some pain relief and will become more mobile which will cause pain. There is usually not net change in your pain level but a definite increase in your mobility. I am strongly in favor of non narcotic regimens for pain control which include non traditional techniques like yoga and meditation.
Thank you so much for your thoughts. I am not expecting miracles, but I do expect more mobility, and an ability to strengthen myself. I do both yoga, and meditation. I also have a spinal cord stimulator installed from T12 to SI 3. I have used ablations for conservative, safe relief, and they last about 2 years. I do , after spending 3 years of establishing my great relationship with my surgeon, I am afforded pain medication, and I use it sparingly. I too do not wish to be an addict, and I am not, nor will I be. I want to thank you sincerely for your production of this video series. I have confidence in my Bariatric Group, I must say I have never so clearly, simply and frankly been educated as you have done. I have given your information to my Center,and I am so grateful to pass it along to others who are afraid of the procedure and a great deal of the "Mythology" that creates the fear. This is major surgery, and much be treated as a serious, life long change, but your education is a blessing. Namaste'.
Dr.Weiner you are amazing! Thank you for posting and answering all our questions. I would like to know, if some soft foods with in the 14 liquid pre-op VGS is okay? I seem to crave food but I have been doing well. I'm just afraid if this is a bad idea for the VSG...
The pre-op diet is a different animal and serves one major purpose - rapid weight loss immediately before surgery to make the surgery safer. Eating soft foods during this period will compromise your weight loss, defeating the purpose of the pre-op diet.
We most change our mind , changing bad habits I did bariatric surgery 2016 was 255 -158 Then weight my self on Nov 19:218 Icant believe J was 175 This same day I start creating a new habits low sugar diet and been almost 4 months Iam 145 pounds my goal now is 130 I promise to my self never go back it's was painful..neveragain💯💪🙌
Hi Dr. Weiner I love ur videos !! ..... I am nearly 3 months out since gastic sleeve surgery and I'm 101 ibs down since my pre op which I'm very happy with so far but this is 1 of my big worries the long term maintainance
+CKTV in order to maintain your weight loss after a sleeve, you have to have really great nutrition. My book, a pound of cure explains how to eat in order to maintain your weight loss. Sounds like you're doing great so far.
Excellent video, very informative. Dr Weiner, what kind of nuts would be a great choice to keep weight off. Almond, cashew and peanuts are a good choice? Will it be too much of a problem if they are roasted or salted?
I need to say,this to you - some of us (likely a higher percentage of those of us who are obese) have a genome that makes us taste bitter substances more strongly. It has a real impact on what we eat and how we eat. I only discovered this recently about myself. It didn’t surprise me however since I found water to be bitter. But when you exclude the artificial sweeteners for people like me, you can impede the progress. They enabled me to lose 100 and keep it off for more than 6 years (with just saccharin, due to bitterness, I could not lose weight), You have to be flexible for real issues with certain people.
I had gastric bypass in 2012 and went from 301 the day of surgery down to 210. I am now at 222, gaining 12 lbs in the past two months. I'm interested in having the lap band revision (band over bypass), but would be interested in learning if you perform that surgery? I've been watching your videos and as much as I love my current surgeon, you seem to have a much wider knowledge base on the nutritional and mental issues I'm dealing with. I have the letter of medical necessity and the letter stating I have sleep apnea for insurance purposes (Medicare). I would appreciate learning more about my options. Thanks (This is the message I sent to your office via your website too...my name is Jennifer, by the way)
Wow so you shouldn’t drink crystal light or Protein shakes ...wow 😳 those were my go to’s 😭😭😭 what should we do if we start getting bored with water? How should we sweeten teas? Or coffee?
I've watched many of your videos and I'm purchasing your book as well. I'm 7 months pre-op VSG and I'm trying to incorporate some of these new food choices now. I've been doing a smoothie every morning that's very similar to your Set Point Smoothie for the past year. At 375 exercise is miserable. I'm terrified that I'll still find it torture after I've started to lose the weight. But I'm trying to keep an open mind.
This video is perfect timing for me as I'm going to have GVS July 15, 2014. I will purchase: "A Pound of Cure" from Amazon. Thank you so much! Most people that have WLS don't realize beyond year one.
The Pound of Cure is a great diet for after WLS - I use it for all my postop patients. They're not able to get the pound of vegetables down until around 4-5 months after surgery.
Beans make me gassy and make me gain weight too. They make me retain water, they are also high carb food. Almost like brown rice. I still drink my mios and crystal lights stuff.
Your amazing thank you for your support I need it.. I need to lose weight 20lb .. I am scare because you are so right about the other people eating habits.. they over eat…
I am 63 years old and weigh 250 I want the surgery because my weight is out of control and I cannot take it off no matter how hard i have tried. I take medications that cause weight gain and I will have to talk to my specialist about getting off of at least some of them. My real concern is that I have senosis of the spine and cannot do much in the way of exercise even walking is painful I have tried aqua fit but it triggers the pain in my spine something terrible., Any comments or advice would be welcome.
Water aerobics (waterobics, aquatic fitness, aquafitness, aquafit) is the performance of aerobic exercise in fairly shallow water such as in a swimming pool. Done mostly vertically and without swimming typically in waist deep or deeper water, it is a type of resistance training. You'll loose a lot of weight doing water aerobics!! I'm a male and I do it because it's less strain on my joints. Like my knees and ankles. And you burn fat for about six hours after the actual high intensity work out.
I’m 6 weeks post op RNY. I have an appetite and food cravings. I choose not to eat those cravings as I will get major pain. Im using that memory to keep the crap food out of my life.
I missed what her weight was 1 year after surgery - did she get below 200? I am to have the Roux En Y bypass, and I’m scared to death that I won’t be able to do it. I’m going to fortify myself with videos of recipes I can eat. I heard nothing from her about protein shakes, so is that practical to do for a long time to help with what I don’t get in my food? Also I am 68 years old and have a lot of knee trouble that I hope will get much better without the weight, but my lack of exercising has been very weakening and detrimental to my health as well. What do you recommend? I am 208 lbs. female .
DR MATTHEW WEINER LUV YOUR VIDEOS I HAD MY VSG ON 2/6/17 AND FEEL AMAZING SO GLAD I DID THIS. MY QUESTION IS I HAVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS I HAVE READ ALOT ABOUT HOW BAD THEY ARE ESPECIALLY FOR M.S.PATIENTS. ANY SUGGESTIONS OR HELP ON WHAT TO DRINK
Oh dear. The dieticians and doctors in my little town want me eating unhealthy zero calorie foods. For the rest of my life! I've never even eaten those products EVER in my lifetime, not even as a baby! I'll just eat what you suggest in your videos for right after surgery. I get sick EATING meat two days in a row - pre - op, (always been that way.) I'm a lac-to-vegetarian, who occasionally may eat some chicken or pork. Not one of the two dietitians/nutritionist could tell me what kind of diet to eat. Beans are limited, (they show canned baked beans as an example of beans in their literature!) They just recommended I follow their hand outs. Artificial sugars make me ill, and Nutra sweet - total pain and hampered fine motor skills. I feel so much better listening to your video. Bought the book. And really, should someone who has NO idea what quinoa is be giving me dietary advice? All the processed foods they want me to eat. And nuts are a no-no. (No, I'm not buying the canned prepared nuts, I buy raw ones, dehydrate them after soaking them 24 hours) I've been silently crying inside since March.. And I'm only allowed such a wee bit of veggies because they are "carbs." Luckily I found some very good organic protein, both veg based and whey based, (grass fed cows, etc). But, they are not on the recommended list! Surgery in 11 days. Thank-you for your RUclips videos. Thank-you for recognizing how all those chemical food sweeteners and additives are bad for our bodies. I can feel it when I eat and taste them. And, yes, despite good eating habits, for the most part, I did gain weight. Yes! I'll give up sweets forever - just give me back my veggies!
Dr. Weiner, I'm under the care of a great surgeon as I get ready for RNY but since I'm here I wanted to ask if lowing weight preoperatively through a mix of nutrition changes and calorie reduction is harmful from the set point standpoint. I've lost about 15 pounds and I'm hoping to lose 25 more before surgery... am I doing any weird/bad things to my internal thermostat by doing this?
Dr. Weiner I had rny with ds on august 12, 2014. I have lost 50 lbs-this is 9-12-14. is that about right? I haven't lost any this week. is this nml? I,m still weak but having difficulty getting all protein in. thanks robin
I’m 9 years out of vsg. I’ve never seen a nutritionist and my Dr told me only to eat 3 oz of protein for the first six months. No veggies or anything but protein. About 6 months in I started adding veggies although only after I had eaten my protein. My question is am I miss informed because it’s 9 years after my sleeve and I still only eat meat and veggies, no carbs, no fruits.
I am 10 days post op. I am already craving food. I have only been hungry once, but i am already craving foods. I WANT to eat food in Central, which i assume is a craving. I crave healthy foods mostly, but Im sure i will eat some of the bad things as well. I don't know if my system will allow sugary foods, because I've heard different stories, but we shall see.
Hello Dr. I am only 6months out from RNY and I have major cravings still. Very frustrated with that! Going to my nutritionist tomorrow & really just need to prep food every week I guess.
As for exercise, I go to Burn Boot Camp 4-5 times per week. I am 14 months post op Gastric Sleeve. Do I still need to do 10,000 steps per day in addition to that?
I am 1 year and a half out from having vsg went from 284 to 170 . I have hit a point where My weight won't move and I would like to lose 25 more pounds . I workout 6 days a week lifting heavy weights working difficult muscle groups and also cardio. What should my calorie intake be or my macros? I would love to be a bikini competitor. Advice please! Thank you
Hi Dr. Weineri have been struggling with losing weight ever since u had the bag surgery on April 2013. As off today I've only lost a little over 50lbs which is quite disturbing and depressing to say the least. I am an emotional eater which causes me to eat things I shouldn't eat. At this point I don't know what to do to get the pounds to come off. I am losing inches still but I would also like to see the numbers drop. What can suggest I work 2jobs so it's hard for me to get a good workout done I really need help and I don't want to rehab what I've already lost. PLEASE help!
Check out my newest video, How much weight will I lose after Bariatric surgery. The weight loss after surgery is variable and it sounds like you've ended up on the wrong side of the bell curve. But, over the long run, nutrition will ultimately determine your fate - pick up a copy of A Pound of Cure and get on the metabolic reset diet ASAP. Watch out for a video on exercise that I'll put out in a month or so.
I'm 3 years out VSG, only lost 50 pounds and gained some back.....mostly my fault cause I stopped doing what I was supposed to do.....now I think I stretched my sleeve cause I can eat almost a full plate again....I also suffer from low blood sugar after surgery and I have to eat to keep my sugar up, which is not helping either..... Could I get a revision? Should I get my pouch checked? Go on a 5 day pouch test? Not sure what to do.... :(
Hi Dr.Weiner. I have been listening to you and everything makes sense. However, as you know, the WLS community preaches protein first. I have done well. I have lost 160 total and 130 pounds in 9 months. I have been eating very low carb, basically no fruits or vegetables. This goes against everything I know. I was vegan in the past but because it is a higher carb lifestyle I wonder if this would work after RNY. I find it a delicious and easy lifestyle and would have no trouble switching but I'm afraid of weight gain. My weight loss is slowing down so I'm thinking I need to change things up. Can you speak to carbs? Should I track. I'm currently eating 700 cal, 60 g protein, under 30 carbs. Just starting to incorporate exercise. Thanks for this great information.
I truly feel blessed on hearing this video. Thank you for taking the time in making your very important educational videos as im going to start applying them now. This really clarified lots of unanswered questions ive had for years. Its been 10 years after bariatric surgery and regained about 100 lbs and discouraged on how to gain control. Unfortunately my surgeon has not been as invested in my well being as you are with your patients. Thank you again your very appreciated. 8/5/2018
Man I wish that was the case for me I had gastric sleeve 3 weeks ago and I'm always hungry and my cravings is still the same or maybe even worse don't know why this is happening to me this is why I went this route because I couldn't loose weight and I'm not only lost 18 pounds
All fruit is a great choice including grapes. Depending on how far you are out from surgery will determine which foods you can handle. Follow the post-op liquid and then soft foods diet first. Once you are about 3 months post-op, you should be able to start to transition to eating more fruits and vegetables. What you can handle is entirely up to your body. Everyone is different so pay attention to what your body is telling you.
@@apoundofcure thank you so much for your response doctor. Actually I am 12 months post op and I have lost a significant amount of weight (Nearly 100 lbs) and now I I in the underweight category. So I want to maintain my weight around 115 lbs. I consume fruits and vegetables almost every however I am aware that some fruits such as strawberries, mangoes and grapes have slightly high sugar content so I was conscious. But I guess I can incorporate grapes in my daily diet then 😊
What about person walking with crutches. What type of exercise will you recommend. I am through with sleeve gastrectomy . Nearly one month about to over ..
I had gastric sleeve and I have always had food cravings and appetite...Is there some hormone that my body produces that makes me hungry. The only time I never wanted to eat was when I was pregnant. i would forget to eat because food didn't interest me.
There are many hormones that make you hungry, but there are also many foods that trigger cravings and appetite. By eliminating artificially sweetened foods and processed carbohydrates, you can minimize your food cravings. Read by book for a more thorough explanation.
Angela Bennett Artificial Sweetener addiction is easy to beat - within a week, you'll have 10x less cravings than you do every day. Just make sure to keep your caffeine level constant.
Hi doc, matthew.i m 110 kg.my questions is , is there will be any side effects after the bariatric surgery.n how abouth the hangging skin. Is there any medicine for that. Pls reply me.thsnks
I've got around 40 videos that talk about the surgeries, their side effects and life afterward. I've got a video about excess skin coming out any day now. If you're considering surgery, start watching, you'll find many of the answers you're looking for in the videos.
I had gastric bypass surgery in 2010 at the time I was 350 in 6 months after that I was 185 I kept it off until 2012 where I started developing pica (eating cornstarch ) and regained the weight back to 280 I seen my Dr but he told me that my stomach didn't stretch from what he seen in xray so now what do I do Im still gaining the weight and no longer eating the cornstarch so I was thinking to get a second opinion and if it did stretch to get another surgery I just want to be comfortable and right now I'm not..what should I do oh I have been walking and exercising but the weight stays around the 280 when I do so
Danielle, weight regain is not about your stomach stretching, it's about returning to old habits. I recommend you get started on the Pound of Cure program ASAP. There's very little that can be done surgically to help you lose more weight.
Got my appetite back about month 2. After that, went keto. Have done amazing on it. Combining keto and GB has been a great experience for me. It is month 7 and lost 125lbs. And i have not cheated since i started the keto. Not once.
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I think the Dr hit the nail on the head. I am so petrified that I will gain the weight back that I weigh myself everyday.
Me too. I'm 2 years out and just gained 15 lbs during this hurricane, pandemic world.
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This video is spot on. My surgery was Dec 2019. I’ve lost 153 lbs total. I’ve plateaued at the 167-172lb range. Food cravings are coming back and I’m able to eat more at each meal. I’m finding less energy because I was starting back into eating more carbs. Realized quickly what I was doing and applied the brakes. Dropped the 5 lbs I regained and lost an additional 3 lbs. I can see how easy it is to fall back into my previous way of life. I’m going to purchase the doctors books to keep me focused!!❤️❤️
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I am so glad to have found you. I had RNY in 2009 and lost 100lbs. I was at 173. I was so happy. Then I found I was pregnant, which my husband I went to extreme measure not do again. Today I am 239. I was depressed about it but recently I have decided I can get it off. I had went up to 256 after pregnancy. If I can lose 23lbs I can lose the rest one day at a time. Your videos are saving my life
+Patrice Jordan glad to hear they're helpful. Keep at it, you can get the weight off! Medications may be helpful, you can talk to your pcp or bariatric surgeon about this
Does gastric bypass help lose the weight again, in any way.? It’s a one shot deal? Unless you had reversal?
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I am considering gastric bypass surgery and have my first meeting in a couple weeks. Your video’s have been extremely helpful and inspiring. Thank you kindly.
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I used to be 560 one year out I'm 399 such a struggle still but I'm trying had RNY on June 5,2013
Sounds like you're doing great!!! Patients who have 200 or more pounds to lose often take several years to reach their lowest weight. Try to adopt the Pound of Cure weight loss program into your life - this will maximize your weight loss after surgery and help you to develop a healthy relationship with food.
Exercise is probably still limited, but you can get a pedometer and try to increase the number of steps you take every day by 50%. As you lose more weight, you can increase the intensity of your workout.
Great work so far and congrats on getting under 400 lbs.
I was 550..im at 487 im 3 weeks out
Be encouraged and don't give up! God loves you and He will help you if you desire Him to! I cheering you on. I had my surgery in 2008. Went down to a Size 4. Now, I have gained 30 lbs, but I back in the fight again.
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This content never goes out of style. It was on point ten years ago and still is fantastic advice today. Following much of your advice, I've gone from 358 to 140 at 5'7 and 53 years old. My bariatric team is overjoyed, but I give much of the credit to the Pound of Cure. Thank you so much!
That is AMAZING weight loss! Congratulations!!
great video I'm glad that you mentioned protein shakes because as soon as I drink one I'm starving so definitely will be focusing on fruits and veggies
thank you
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So grateful for you and your videos Dr. Weiner! I just ordered your book and am determined to make a LIFELONG change. Only three days post op here but am determined to never go back!
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Wow!!!! This video just gave me life!!!! Thank you for having the compassion to help people like me who are struggling. I've never been educated in this manner.
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This is so spot on. Had surgery 5 days ago.
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Great info!! I was 680 lbs. Got sleeved 3/17. I'm 299 now :) now trying to get the extra skin removed.
FourLoko24oz loose more weight first
Good job. How you doing now ?
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@@apoundofcure ok thank you ! I will go check it.
Dr. Weiner, I am so glad I found you on You Tube! My sleeve surgery will be on 4/19/17 and you are the only person who is talking about healthy food choices for life and how to make this work over the long term. I have pointed several of my co-workers who have had surgery to your videos also and purchased your book. Thank you so much for talking about this in a real and meaningful way!
+ginlyn39 good luck!!
ginlyn39 hey I'm having mine in the same date! Good luck. Maybe we can swap stories afterwards? X
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Fan freaking tastic! 5 years out RNY 240 lbs lbs! Totally changed EVERYTHING that enters my mouth!
Can't mention how important THERAPY is needed......
Oops. 240 lbs lost! Weigh between 140-145... No skin removed.....
Great work!!!
Dr. Matthew Weiner Dr does this mean that if i drink a cup of soda once I have surgery well it damage my new stomach or make me gain weight instead ?
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I like the last part about developing a healthy relationship with food & your body. I see so many in the WLS community rush out and get plastic surgery because they're not happy with what's left after surgery. Most haven't put in the work in the gym - nor have they really made the healthy changes to fruits & veggies you talk about. So many have the plastics & are still unhappy. I truly believe it comes down to self acceptance and learning to love yourself - your body included. I've favorited this video for future viewing when I feel the need.
That is a bit judgemental. How can you begin to form an opinon about the motivation behind bariatric patients getting plastics? Or ANYONE for that matter. Just because it isn't right for YOU doesn't mean it must be wrong for everyone. Do you realize how negative people are about wls in general? It can bring a person to tears to be on the recieving end of other people's opinions about improvement of life. We have done a hard thing and world has no mercy for us because we have chosen a different tool. Nothing is a cure all or short cut for working towards mental, spiritual, and emotional health, but instead of downing other people's decision to get plastics, just share what worked for you...testimony hits home just as much, if not more than preaching. Whether one gets plastics, bariatric surgery, or not, people are trying and ultimately, people are hurting and tired of suffering. What Dr. Weiner does is a ministry far beyond the surgical procedures he performs. I hope you are well after all these years, and more open other's point of view.
@@jem5750 My comment is no more judgmental than your response above. my comment was to this video- not to anyone in particular. Unlike your response, which was an attack on my opinion. I would NEVER respond to another person's comment and tell them they should "just share what worked" for them. I had WLS back in 2012 so maybe next time you might take your own advice and realize that responses like this are hurtful as well.
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Thank you for making this video, Dr. Weiner. I had my bypass done at Barix Clinics in March 2012. I have lost over 100 lbs, but the weight is coming back fast. It's my fault and I accept the blame for it; I never changed my eating habits and my daily diet is fast food, frozen cokes and sugar/carbs. I was not aware that surgery wasn't forever...that I would lose my restriction or that my body would start absorbing all the calories/fat again. I'm able - and often do - eat well over 2000 calories a day now (although I also just walked a 5K last weekend so...I do the "dreaded" cardio like crazy). Food addiction is a beast and I'm going to start seeing an eating disorder specialist next week. I'm looking forward to dealing with this food problem that I have; I wish it were just as simple as just choosing the right thing. I appreciate you giving more information to those who are 2+ years post op. I have never eaten fruits or vegetables in my life so some of your information is daunting and stressful to even hear, but I do know "the rules" and I do know what my options are and what the consequences are for those different options. It's scary, for sure. Thanks again
siva, I'm sure that writing this comment wasn't easy, but taking ownership is the first and often hardest step. My office offers a non-surgical program that can help to get you on track - food addiction is indeed a beast, but it can be beaten by a diet of healthy, unprocessed foods. Good Luck!
Dr. Matthew Weiner Taking ownership is the easy part! Changing is what is hard. Something that seems almost impossible at this point. I've eaten fast food since I was old enough to chew food. Never had to eat breakfast or lunch. Always had Hostess cupcakes, Oreos and Doritos readily available in my house as a child. Never had to eat fruits or veggies. In fact, I didn't even know what protein or carbs were until I had surgery - and I was 32 years old then! I don't know a life without processed foods, sadly. It puts me at a real disadvantage because I literally have to learn how to eat all over again and NOT having the processed/fast foods causes me great anxiety. Perhaps once I make some headway with my therapy sessions (eating disorder specialist) I will look further into the program at your hospital. I'm about 20 miles south of Detroit so not TOO far from you! Thanks again
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I'm 2 years out and I'm regaining after having my baby. I wish I saw his videos right after surgery or before. I got pregnant too soon and didn't think I'd regain so quick after having a baby. i thought I'd lose quickly. I lost the weight the 2nd week and the 2nd month postpartum, I started gaining. Now, I'm about 15 lbs up. I don't eat well, I've started eating processed food (I was doing it in month 6 after WLS being dumb), I have the food cravings and head hunger so bad, I'm not as mobile as I was. I hate it. I've been watching his videos at work instead of snacking and I'm sipping on tea. I'll have to watch these viedos for the whole 12 hour shift to make it and get back on track.
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Excellent Dr. & speaker!!!! I am a fan!
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Thanks Dr. Matthew, no one never explained this cycle on the after math. But thanks for a well detailed , outlined , detailed in such a motivated way.
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Thank you for this video. It is a great re-motivator. I'm far away from any support and several years out, (Dec 2008). I would consider myself to be a success because I've done things in my life the last 5 years that I've never imagined possible. - Amazing adventures, hiking hundreds of miles on scenic trails, - half marathons, you name it. I did it all! It is very challenging to stick with things when you are far away from your safe zone of people and situations though and I have experienced some weight gain. I'm grateful for your videos and feel a renewed ZING to hunker down and avoid the toxic food world we live in. Take care and thanks again.
Sounds like you're doing great, congrats
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I beg to differ about not being hungry the first year. Maybe that's true for some patients, but it wasn't the case for me. I was hungry very early on and was baffled by that because I was under the impression that I wasn't going to be hungry. That's one of the reasons I had the surgery because my appetite was insatiable! However, I do think that there's a change in brain chemistry because I no longer crave the foods that did me in and even if I do, I distract myself or prepare a really healthy meal.
I am also afraid of eating out. Is this common? I mostly eat at home and I don't go out to eat with my immediate family unless it's a special occasion. Eating out causes me to face to many variables that I am unwilling to face. Here's my weight loss from April 9, 2015- April 11, 2016.
Month 1: -25.8 lbs.;
Month 2: -21.1 lbs.;
Month 3: -12.2 lbs.;
Month 4: -9.9 lbs.;
Month 5: -7.1 lbs.;
Month 6: -2.0 lbs.;
Month 7: -5.8 lbs.;
Month 8: -8.9 lbs.;
Month 9: -4.2 lbs.;
Month 10: -- .2 lbs.;
Month 11: -5 lbs.;
Month 12 + 1.1 lbs.;
Total Weight Loss = 101.2 lbs.
BMI: 45.45 to 29 = 16.45 points lost
BMI 45.45-24.9 (goal BMI)= 4.1 BMI points to be lost
16.45/20.55= 80% BMI loss
276-101.2= 174.8
276-154 (goal weight) = 22 lbs. to goal weight
101.2/122 = 83% body fat loss
I am a 55 year old female, about 5'6". No longer taking-- short or long lasting Insulin, 1000 mg of Metformin twice a day, 50 mg of Losartin, 20 mg of Pravastatin. Had VSG surgery and my surgeon said that weight loss with this procedure generates an average of 55% weight loss and that my weight loss of about 80% is well above average. My goal is 100% or 22 more lbs. for the next year. It's not going to be easy!
I agree with everything else you talked about in your video and I eat a lot of food but the quality of my food is what's changed. I try to exercise every other day for about 2 hours each session and rest the following day but I still move by cleaning and cooking and doing chores that are never ending. The advantages of doing it yourself outweigh the cost spent for housekeepers and eating out.
I am afraid to go back to the way that I was and have put my health as my number one priority. Guess what? That takes so much time, energy and focus that I'm exhausted at the end of the day.
I am still getting my period which makes it difficult because I do have a fair amount of pain. But, I try to work through it as best I can.
Love your videos and I look forward to watching them all again and again!
+Segalit Siegel Sounds like a great result! Whether or not you lose the last 22lbs, you are an overwhelming success in my book, I hope you can see it the same way. Your comments about success being hard are exactly right - weight loss surgery does not make it easy, it just makes it possible.
Thank you, Dr. Weiner, I wouldn't be where I am now without the VSG surgery but it has to be in my mind's eye constantly and that is where all the effort comes in. I appreciate your support and all the knowledge that you share so generously with VSGers on RUclips
Segalit Siegel Same here, never lost my appetite. As a matter of fact the day after the surgery I wanted to eat burgers and fries. The appetite for me is the same prior to the surgery as it is now
@@apoundofcure sir please tell me after surgery also i carving my earlier food or say sweets and oily food i don't eat more but i can't control it and take half or one of them... What should i do please tell me sir please
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Great video! I am set up for sleeve surgery 4-6-21. Doing all my research from all over the place.
Congrats! Best wishes for you and your new healthier life! You got this!
@@Petersons247 thank you. My husband and I both decided to take charge of our health. He had less weight to lose. Fasting has worked for him. Fasting makes me angry as a bear. 🤣 I'm anxious about surgery because I know my whole life will be different. I'm already mentally preparing myself for all of the bad habits I'm dropping. This is my forever choice. I don't want to mess it up. I'm also going to sign up for zumba classes. I'm dragging my teen. She didn't look impressed but I think she secretly thinks it looks fun..🤣
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@@apoundofcure yes!
I live in Scotland. I’ve just had a VSG. You are by far the best thing out there for bariatric patients. I am you new No 1 fan Dr W 😊😊😊👨⚕️👨⚕️👨⚕️
Thank you, Julie. Glad to help. Good luck on your journey! You can get more info from my website, Instagram, and FB pages.
Lenny, you're going to have to ease into exercise. At 375 pounds, exercise is really not an option, just focus on walking and stair climbing (aim for 10,000 steps daily and 10 flights of stairs - get a fitbit or similar device to track it). After this becomes comfortable, look to add leisure activities that require you to move around (bike riding, tennis, a game of catch, dancing, etc.) into your life. Once you drop below 300, you will be ready for some more intense exercise and will very likely enjoy it - if you don't find another type.
+Dr. Matthew Weiner I understand everything you've said here and I agree with it. However, I'm wondering if that means you can "Never" treat yourself from time to time within reason of course? What do you think about that? Do you agree with the 90% rule? Or do you think even that is toxic to bariatric patients? I love healthy foods already... which is why I think I'll do well on this. But I'd also like to think that I'll be able to enjoy a glass of wine here and there, or a slice of pie during the holidays...that kind of thing? Can certain foods incorporated in moderation still lead to success?
My dietician advised sticking to small portions and my surgeon said beware of snacking. I followed it and 2.5 yrs out I’ve kept my weight off. I also love salad and veggies but did so before my surgery also. I always keep a bowl of yummy salad or low carb vege dish for my snacks in fridge. I think this surgery isn’t good for binge eaters as they restretch stomach quickly. Obviously that is not everyone as some are able to change habits.
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My surgery was in 2015. Lost 60 lbs. Was thrilled. Started regaining 2017/2018.
2021 = complete weight re-gain. Total waste of my time, money, pain. Disgusted with this whole topic. Food cravings slowly came back after the second year and were worse than ever before I had the surgery.
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You're the mentor I needed! Thank you so much for this video!
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Do you have a more up to date version of this video, or are there no further updates needed since this was made? Love the Podcast and your books.
This video was very informative and I will continue to watch as a point of reference
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Dr.Weiner, I am confused about grains. Basically I stopped eating pasta , all types of bread/pastries and have drastically limited starchy veggies like potatoes/sweet potatoes....i make homemade crackers using hummus & oat flour for example. I use honey in the place of sugar. In your videos you say that grains are bad or unsuitable for weight loss? why? I eat Freekeh, brown rice or quinoa in place of refined white rice & only 1/2 a cup (uncooked). I do not understand why corn flour and oats should be avoided? I also have a salad with every single meal/snack to force veggies every time i can. I eat light feta in place of regular high fat. I use olive oil instead of any other kind of fat. My dessert is mainly fruit now. I do body weight exercises for 10-30 mins a day (as much as i can) + i actually like walking long distances (1.5 hours)...i am 6 yrs out of the gastric sleeve surgery. I had a slight regain and that's why i'm opting to load up on the fruits/veggies vs meat/chicken & have cut out refined sugars/carbs. But i depend heavily on oats...why is that an issue? I'm rather confused now...mainly i follow the Mediterranean diet but without rice,potatoes & bread.....will this work for losing 10-15 lbs?
+Yasmeen El Ghazaly even unrefined grains like oats can result in weight regain after surgery. It sounds like you are doing a lot of substituting when what is necessary is elimination. Yes, maintaining weight loss after a sleeve is a lot of work.
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Good, good stuff! Invaluable information. Thanks Dr. W.
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Had bypass april this year. Im actually under my goal weight and im terrified to ever become obese now,i eat right and count calories. I focus on protien and healthy carbs. This surgery really makes you think about your weight.
Thank you for the video! At first I disagreed with the "jogging only once a week", but once you explained, not only made sense, but actually it is exactly what I do. I'm over 2 years out and lost 127 pounds. I've never gained any weight back. I fluctuate between 148-150 lb. I work out 4 times per week, something different each day.I do Pilates, Zumba, run (5-6 miles), and weightlifting.
+Waleska great, exercising is a great way to keep the weight off
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This video has provided me with the mindset to be successful post bariatric surgery. I was a little concerned about having the surgery but the goal is to remember that surgery is only one of many tools I will need to use to be successful with sustaining a healthy lifestyle at a reasonable weight. Awesome, thank you Dr. Weiner for sharing this invaluable information.
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Love your videos, thanks for sharing
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I eat very healthy and obese at 256 pounds. I eat fruits, vegetables and some meat per week. I'm 43 and have high cholesterol as only issue right now. My mother was obese and all my siblings including me. All my life I was struggling with weight and no matter what I try, I fell in to obesity. No body understand me and just criticize.
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Awesome video Doc!
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Thank you for doing these videos. 👍🏾
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I love the advice you give.
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I’m ordered your book and downloaded the app yesterday I’m 6 months so it of surgery and your advice is just the best out there I was so sad because I’m at an stall for a couple of months now but understanding the set point and maintaining the healthy habits have been effective evento tho I’m not at my dreamed weight I’m look great and feel great and with your help I’m looking forward the long term results thanks so much for what you do
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Great information Doc! Question, I had Gastric Sleeve surgery two weeks ago, when do you suggest I can go back to playing golf and when is a good time to start back lifting weights?
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Thanks for this video, Doc. I had the procedure on Dec. 20, 2013. I started out at 365 and now I am 254. In the past 2 months, I have fallen back into the trap of eating all of the foods I had pre-op with no negative consequences, other than slowed weight loss. I do the Insanity and other Beachbody programs. However, I feel that I need to start eating healthier. I know the protein shakes and artificial sweeteners are terrible for you, so I plan on giving them all up. I need to get a grasp of this before year 2.
Thanks again for the video. It is awesome!
Rashad Muhammad Great work on your weight loss so far. Sounds like you've got yourself refocused - you will find the metabolic reset diet in my book a perfect way to get started.
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ive gone from 273 lbs to 97 lbs since december 2019, and ive just had skin removal surgery 5 days ago. Im so scared of regaining the weight ive lost, since I cant exercise now for 3 months...
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Dr., will you address what people who have some physical disabilities should do? I have spinal injuries, and I live with daily pain. I work actively with Pain Management procedures, and minimum pain drugs, but I have them when really needed. I am hoping my weight loss will reduce foot pain, hip pain, and my doctor is delighted and encouraging, knowing this will help. Still would like your input. Thank you! Your videos are very clear!
+Judy Chonak I'm typically less optimistic about pain relief after surgery, particularly in patients who are not very mobile. After surgery, you will have some pain relief and will become more mobile which will cause pain. There is usually not net change in your pain level but a definite increase in your mobility. I am strongly in favor of non narcotic regimens for pain control which include non traditional techniques like yoga and meditation.
Thank you so much for your thoughts. I am not expecting miracles, but I do expect more mobility, and an ability to strengthen myself. I do both yoga, and meditation. I also have a spinal cord stimulator installed from T12 to SI 3. I have used ablations for conservative, safe relief, and they last about 2 years. I do , after spending 3 years of establishing my great relationship with my surgeon, I am afforded pain medication, and I use it sparingly. I too do not wish to be an addict, and I am not, nor will I be.
I want to thank you sincerely for your production of this video series. I have confidence in my Bariatric Group, I must say I have never so clearly, simply and frankly been educated as you have done. I have given your information to my Center,and I am so grateful to pass it along to others who are afraid of the procedure and a great deal of the "Mythology" that creates the fear. This is major surgery, and much be treated as a serious, life long change, but your education is a blessing. Namaste'.
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Awesome video
Thanks
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Dr.Weiner you are amazing! Thank you for posting and answering all our questions. I would like to know, if some soft foods with in the 14 liquid pre-op VGS is okay? I seem to crave food but I have been doing well. I'm just afraid if this is a bad idea for the VSG...
The pre-op diet is a different animal and serves one major purpose - rapid weight loss immediately before surgery to make the surgery safer. Eating soft foods during this period will compromise your weight loss, defeating the purpose of the pre-op diet.
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We most change our mind , changing bad habits I did bariatric surgery 2016 was 255 -158 Then weight my self on Nov 19:218 Icant believe J was 175 This same day I start creating a new habits low sugar diet and been almost 4 months Iam 145 pounds my goal now is 130 I promise to my self never go back it's was painful..neveragain💯💪🙌
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Hi Dr. Weiner I love ur videos !! ..... I am nearly 3 months out since gastic sleeve surgery and I'm 101 ibs down since my pre op which I'm very happy with so far but this is 1 of my big worries the long term maintainance
+CKTV in order to maintain your weight loss after a sleeve, you have to have really great nutrition. My book, a pound of cure explains how to eat in order to maintain your weight loss. Sounds like you're doing great so far.
Thanks for the reply , ill get the book !!
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Excellent video, very informative. Dr Weiner, what kind of nuts would be a great choice to keep weight off. Almond, cashew and peanuts are a good choice? Will it be too much of a problem if they are roasted or salted?
All nuts and seeds are excellent. I don't make a big deal about salted, but prefer raw or dry roasted over roasted
Thank you very much for the info. :)
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I need to say,this to you - some of us (likely a higher percentage of those of us who are obese) have a genome that makes us taste bitter substances more strongly. It has a real impact on what we eat and how we eat. I only discovered this recently about myself. It didn’t surprise me however since I found water to be bitter. But when you exclude the artificial sweeteners for people like me, you can impede the progress. They enabled me to lose 100 and keep it off for more than 6 years (with just saccharin, due to bitterness, I could not lose weight), You have to be flexible for real issues with certain people.
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3 months out and I am hungry all the time. Why?
+Sherry Stills check out my video on head hunger
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Thank you for this realistic video
You're welcome, hope it helps
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I had gastric bypass in 2012 and went from 301 the day of surgery down to 210. I am now at 222, gaining 12 lbs in the past two months. I'm interested in having the lap band revision (band over bypass), but would be interested in learning if you perform that surgery? I've been watching your videos and as much as I love my current surgeon, you seem to have a much wider knowledge base on the nutritional and mental issues I'm dealing with. I have the letter of medical necessity and the letter stating I have sleep apnea for insurance purposes (Medicare). I would appreciate learning more about my options. Thanks
(This is the message I sent to your office via your website too...my name is Jennifer, by the way)
do you exercise?
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Wow so you shouldn’t drink crystal light or Protein shakes ...wow 😳 those were my go to’s 😭😭😭 what should we do if we start getting bored with water? How should we sweeten teas? Or coffee?
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I've watched many of your videos and I'm purchasing your book as well. I'm 7 months pre-op VSG and I'm trying to incorporate some of these new food choices now. I've been doing a smoothie every morning that's very similar to your Set Point Smoothie for the past year. At 375 exercise is miserable. I'm terrified that I'll still find it torture after I've started to lose the weight. But I'm trying to keep an open mind.
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This video is perfect timing for me as I'm going to have GVS July 15, 2014. I will purchase: "A Pound of Cure" from Amazon.
Thank you so much! Most people that have WLS don't realize beyond year one.
The Pound of Cure is a great diet for after WLS - I use it for all my postop patients. They're not able to get the pound of vegetables down until around 4-5 months after surgery.
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Thank you. This is exactly what I needed
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My surgeon said no caffeine. You're ok with coffee? Or did you mean decaf?
+Annette Sanchez I'm okay with caffeine, some surgeons are not though
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Beans make me gassy and make me gain weight too. They make me retain water, they are also high carb food. Almost like brown rice. I still drink my mios and crystal lights stuff.
Mrs. W the carbs from beans are different from most other grains like rice and wheat
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Your amazing thank you for your support I need it.. I need to lose weight 20lb .. I am scare because you are so right about the other people eating habits.. they over eat…
I am 63 years old and weigh 250 I want the surgery because my weight is out of control and I cannot take it off no matter how hard i have tried. I take medications that cause weight gain and I will have to talk to my specialist about getting off of at least some of them. My real concern is that I have senosis of the spine and cannot do much in the way of exercise even walking is painful I have tried aqua fit but it triggers the pain in my spine something terrible., Any comments or advice would be welcome.
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Excellent info!! 👍😀
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I know this is an old video but I’m fixing to have WLS and you didn’t mention swimming, is that a good exercise?
Kelly Timms yes!
Water aerobics (waterobics, aquatic fitness, aquafitness, aquafit) is the performance of aerobic exercise in fairly shallow water such as in a swimming pool. Done mostly vertically and without swimming typically in waist deep or deeper water, it is a type of resistance training. You'll loose a lot of weight doing water aerobics!! I'm a male and I do it because it's less strain on my joints. Like my knees and ankles. And you burn fat for about six hours after the actual high intensity work out.
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I’m 6 weeks post op RNY. I have an appetite and food cravings. I choose not to eat those cravings as I will get major pain. Im using that memory to keep the crap food out of my life.
Great video! Thank you so much!
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I missed what her weight was 1 year after surgery - did she get below 200? I am to have the Roux En Y bypass, and I’m scared to death that I won’t be able to do it. I’m going to fortify myself with videos of recipes I can eat. I heard nothing from her about protein shakes, so is that practical to do for a long time to help with what I don’t get in my food? Also I am 68 years old and have a lot of knee trouble that I hope will get much better without the weight, but my lack of exercising has been very weakening and detrimental to my health as well. What do you recommend? I am 208 lbs. female .
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DR MATTHEW WEINER LUV YOUR VIDEOS I HAD MY VSG ON 2/6/17 AND FEEL AMAZING SO GLAD I DID THIS. MY QUESTION IS I HAVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS I HAVE READ ALOT ABOUT HOW BAD THEY ARE ESPECIALLY FOR M.S.PATIENTS. ANY SUGGESTIONS OR HELP ON WHAT TO DRINK
+Ally Nicole watch my video on a better protein shake
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Oh dear. The dieticians and doctors in my little town want me eating unhealthy zero calorie foods. For the rest of my life! I've never even eaten those products EVER in my lifetime, not even as a baby! I'll just eat what you suggest in your videos for right after surgery. I get sick EATING meat two days in a row - pre - op, (always been that way.) I'm a lac-to-vegetarian, who occasionally may eat some chicken or pork. Not one of the two dietitians/nutritionist could tell me what kind of diet to eat. Beans are limited, (they show canned baked beans as an example of beans in their literature!) They just recommended I follow their hand outs. Artificial sugars make me ill, and Nutra sweet - total pain and hampered fine motor skills. I feel so much better listening to your video. Bought the book. And really, should someone who has NO idea what quinoa is be giving me dietary advice? All the processed foods they want me to eat. And nuts are a no-no. (No, I'm not buying the canned prepared nuts, I buy raw ones, dehydrate them after soaking them 24 hours) I've been silently crying inside since March.. And I'm only allowed such a wee bit of veggies because they are "carbs." Luckily I found some very good organic protein, both veg based and whey based, (grass fed cows, etc). But, they are not on the recommended list! Surgery in 11 days. Thank-you for your RUclips videos. Thank-you for recognizing how all those chemical food sweeteners and additives are bad for our bodies. I can feel it when I eat and taste them. And, yes, despite good eating habits, for the most part, I did gain weight. Yes! I'll give up sweets forever - just give me back my veggies!
Evelina, you are going to do great! I'm doing my best to convince the WLS world to eat their veggies first!!!
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Dr. Weiner, I'm under the care of a great surgeon as I get ready for RNY but since I'm here I wanted to ask if lowing weight preoperatively through a mix of nutrition changes and calorie reduction is harmful from the set point standpoint. I've lost about 15 pounds and I'm hoping to lose 25 more before surgery... am I doing any weird/bad things to my internal thermostat by doing this?
+rachelallencamus no, weight loss before surgery results in more weight loss after surgery
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Dr. Weiner I had rny with ds on august 12, 2014. I have lost 50 lbs-this is 9-12-14. is that about right? I haven't lost any this week. is this nml? I,m still weak but having difficulty getting all protein in. thanks robin
ShelbyAndBaileyProductions Sounds like great weight loss to me. Plateaus are normal and not cause for concern.
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Excellent video!!!!
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Where is he located, I need to be his patient.
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Dr. Seiner, I m 74 years old, and have had back surgery and have scoliosis so in pain. What exersize would you suggest I can do?
+Erva Reamsbottom you should talk to a physical therapist - this is not my area of expertise, I'm a weight loss surgeon
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Im three years post op... my weight only fluctuates by 2-5 pounds
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I’m 9 years out of vsg. I’ve never seen a nutritionist and my Dr told me only to eat 3 oz of protein for the first six months. No veggies or anything but protein. About 6 months in I started adding veggies although only after I had eaten my protein. My question is am I miss informed because it’s 9 years after my sleeve and I still only eat meat and veggies, no carbs, no fruits.
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Best video! thank you
I am 10 days post op. I am already craving food. I have only been hungry once, but i am already craving foods. I WANT to eat food in Central, which i assume is a craving. I crave healthy foods mostly, but Im sure i will eat some of the bad things as well. I don't know if my system will allow sugary foods, because I've heard different stories, but we shall see.
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Hello Dr. I am only 6months out from RNY and I have major cravings still. Very frustrated with that! Going to my nutritionist tomorrow & really just need to prep food every week I guess.
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As for exercise, I go to Burn Boot Camp 4-5 times per week. I am 14 months post op Gastric Sleeve. Do I still need to do 10,000 steps per day in addition to that?
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Can I drink vitamin water zero? It's one of the only ways I get all my water in for the day.
I recommend against long term artificial sweetener use in my patients. For the first month postop, I allow it.
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thank you so much for sharing this with us! my only question is why no Crystal lite? does this include all water enhancers?
+misty krater artificial sweeteners cause weight gain- I have a video on it
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I did gain weight back. How can i fix this? I need help. Gained most of my weight after mom passed. I didnt realize I am an emotional eater
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I am 1 year and a half out from having vsg went from 284 to 170 . I have hit a point where My weight won't move and I would like to lose 25 more pounds . I workout 6 days a week lifting heavy weights working difficult muscle groups and also cardio. What should my calorie intake be or my macros? I would love to be a bikini competitor. Advice please! Thank you
Different muscle groups correction
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Hi Dr. Weineri have been struggling with losing weight ever since u had the bag surgery on April 2013. As off today I've only lost a little over 50lbs which is quite disturbing and depressing to say the least. I am an emotional eater which causes me to eat things I shouldn't eat. At this point I don't know what to do to get the pounds to come off. I am losing inches still but I would also like to see the numbers drop. What can suggest I work 2jobs so it's hard for me to get a good workout done I really need help and I don't want to rehab what I've already lost. PLEASE help!
Check out my newest video, How much weight will I lose after Bariatric surgery. The weight loss after surgery is variable and it sounds like you've ended up on the wrong side of the bell curve. But, over the long run, nutrition will ultimately determine your fate - pick up a copy of A Pound of Cure and get on the metabolic reset diet ASAP. Watch out for a video on exercise that I'll put out in a month or so.
Ok I will do just that Dr Weiner I pray I can get this back on track thanks for your help and I will look out for the video have a blessed day!
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I'm 3 years out VSG, only lost 50 pounds and gained some back.....mostly my fault cause I stopped doing what I was supposed to do.....now I think I stretched my sleeve cause I can eat almost a full plate again....I also suffer from low blood sugar after surgery and I have to eat to keep my sugar up, which is not helping either..... Could I get a revision? Should I get my pouch checked? Go on a 5 day pouch test? Not sure what to do.... :(
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Hi Dr.Weiner. I have been listening to you and everything makes sense. However, as you know, the WLS community preaches protein first. I have done well. I have lost 160 total and 130 pounds in 9 months. I have been eating very low carb, basically no fruits or vegetables. This goes against everything I know. I was vegan in the past but because it is a higher carb lifestyle I wonder if this would work after RNY. I find it a delicious and easy lifestyle and would have no trouble switching but I'm afraid of weight gain. My weight loss is slowing down so I'm thinking I need to change things up. Can you speak to carbs? Should I track. I'm currently eating 700 cal, 60 g protein, under 30 carbs. Just starting to incorporate exercise. Thanks for this great information.
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I truly feel blessed on hearing this video. Thank you for taking the time in making your very important educational videos as im going to start applying them now. This really clarified lots of unanswered questions ive had for years. Its been 10 years after bariatric surgery and regained about 100 lbs and discouraged on how to gain control. Unfortunately my surgeon has not been as invested in my well being as you are with your patients. Thank you again your very appreciated. 8/5/2018
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Loved this thanks for sharing!
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I’m 4 months post op and stalled. I have major cravings. I resist but I also get very hungry.
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Man I wish that was the case for me I had gastric sleeve 3 weeks ago and I'm always hungry and my cravings is still the same or maybe even worse don't know why this is happening to me this is why I went this route because I couldn't loose weight and I'm not only lost 18 pounds
+Julie Bond 18 lbs in 3 weeks is not bad, you should watch my video on head hunger
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Are green grapes usually good post op? Can i eat them everyday like nuts and beans? I am unsure so I wanna know if it leads to weight gain.
All fruit is a great choice including grapes. Depending on how far you are out from surgery will determine which foods you can handle. Follow the post-op liquid and then soft foods diet first. Once you are about 3 months post-op, you should be able to start to transition to eating more fruits and vegetables. What you can handle is entirely up to your body. Everyone is different so pay attention to what your body is telling you.
@@apoundofcure thank you so much for your response doctor. Actually I am 12 months post op and I have lost a significant amount of weight (Nearly 100 lbs) and now I I in the underweight category. So I want to maintain my weight around 115 lbs. I consume fruits and vegetables almost every however I am aware that some fruits such as strawberries, mangoes and grapes have slightly high sugar content so I was conscious. But I guess I can incorporate grapes in my daily diet then 😊
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Good, info. Thank you.
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Golden advice
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I'm in pre op diet now 13 days to go before having gastric bypass surgery
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What about person walking with crutches.
What type of exercise will you recommend.
I am through with sleeve gastrectomy .
Nearly one month about to over ..
Nilesh Shah swimming?
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I had gastric sleeve and I have always had food cravings and appetite...Is there some hormone that my body produces that makes me hungry. The only time I never wanted to eat was when I was pregnant. i would forget to eat because food didn't interest me.
There are many hormones that make you hungry, but there are also many foods that trigger cravings and appetite. By eliminating artificially sweetened foods and processed carbohydrates, you can minimize your food cravings. Read by book for a more thorough explanation.
I am a Splenda addict.... :(
Angela Bennett
Artificial Sweetener addiction is easy to beat - within a week, you'll have 10x less cravings than you do every day. Just make sure to keep your caffeine level constant.
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when can I start doing crossfit? im 7 weeks out from gastric sleeve.
+Jenny Harpenau confirm with your surgeon, but probably pretty soon. Crossfit is hard core! Good for you!
thx u
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Hi doc, matthew.i m 110 kg.my questions is , is there will be any side effects after the bariatric surgery.n how abouth the hangging skin. Is there any medicine for that. Pls reply me.thsnks
I've got around 40 videos that talk about the surgeries, their side effects and life afterward. I've got a video about excess skin coming out any day now. If you're considering surgery, start watching, you'll find many of the answers you're looking for in the videos.
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I had gastric bypass surgery in 2010 at the time I was 350 in 6 months after that I was 185 I kept it off until 2012 where I started developing pica (eating cornstarch ) and regained the weight back to 280 I seen my Dr but he told me that my stomach didn't stretch from what he seen in xray so now what do I do Im still gaining the weight and no longer eating the cornstarch so I was thinking to get a second opinion and if it did stretch to get another surgery I just want to be comfortable and right now I'm not..what should I do oh I have been walking and exercising but the weight stays around the 280 when I do so
Danielle, weight regain is not about your stomach stretching, it's about returning to old habits. I recommend you get started on the Pound of Cure program ASAP. There's very little that can be done surgically to help you lose more weight.
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