Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Questions
What are some good songs to put with a weight loss slideshow video? I had bariatric surgery in 2007, and I am making a slideshow/video of my journey and my weight loss. Can anyone suggest some good songs, ideally lyrics speaking on a big change in your life or changing for the better, or a long journey with success? Something/anything along those lines. I need a good positive song(s) to put with this. Any thoughts are appreciated. :)
What can you tell me about Lap Band surgery vs. Bariatric surgery? Has anyone had personal or professional experience with either of these? What information can you give me as far as success, risks, considerations, cost, follow-up care, happiness with the overall procedures? Thanks! :) Additional Details I've encountered people who have had bad luck with Bariatric surgery. Two that I know have died from complications. I'm also concerned about what happens with fast weight loss...what to do with all the extra skin. I saw at least one surgery on the Discovery channel where that was removed and the guy looked like he'd been sawed in half...it was horrible. I'm not that familiar with Lap Band, but a friend is considering it so I'm just looking for some information about it. Thanks!
should i consider bariatric surgery? oks hi every 1 i need some advice about bariatric surgery and well im 5'4ft and weigh ove 240 pounds and ive tried to lose it threw weight loss programs and nothing seems to work and well i just want to know how the yahoo community thinks about the surgery
Regarding Bariatric Surgery (Open Roux en Y)? I had surgery 5 months ago, in the third month my weight loss only happened 1 week out of the month. I don't know of anyone else that has had this happen. It worries me that it might stop at anytime. Anyone know why. I have changed up my routine and foods several times to make something try to kick in 24/7 but haven't had any sucess.
Help!!! Bariatric surgery...? Hi everyone. I had a sleeve gastrectomy on September 22nd of this year. My weight loss is going great, but unfortunately I'm starting the hair loss phase of this lifestyle transition. My hair is falling out in clumps! My doctor keeps telling me I need to eat a ton of protein a day, but I read on the internet that it's really caused by lack of Vitamins. Then, I also read and heard that in all honesty, it's gonna happen no matter what. I would really like to know the truth about this matter, and I'd also like to hear from people who have gone through it. Is there any kind of supplement I can take that will ease the loss or stop it all together?? I just want the truth please. I know the vitamins I am supposed to take and the protein I need daily. But does that really even matter??
Weight Loss Lap Band Surgery? I have just been denied a referral from my insurance company to have a Bariatric Consult. I was hoping to have lapband surgery. I have had a weight problem most of my life. I am 53 yr old female and have address the issues that led to my weight problem with a therapist. After two years the therapist says I am a excellent candidate for this surgery. My primary care doctor says the same. Knee problems, one replacement already, high blood pressure, foot pain, begining stages of cornonary artery diseaseand 125lbs of extra weight are not enough to get the insurance company to approve a consult with the surgeon to see if I am a candidate. What do I do? They state I have not had a documented unsucessful weight loss program in the last year. Crap I diet every single day! What should I do?
Ladies, curious about how to lose weight permanently? Hello ladies, I'm writing a book on weight loss and transforming your life with it. I've read many diet books. Most lack personality, a spirit, and addressing your mindset/soul. I'm curious to hear from you; what subjects do you want to read in a weight loss book? What are issues you've been wondering about, that you would like answered? Anything you feel you'd like to be discussed. I'm not advocating gimmicks, scams, and bariatric surgery. This is about changing your whole health and life for the better, through natural weight loss and changing eating habits. I've personally lost over 100 pounds successfully without surgery, I do feel I know what I'm talking about based on experience. I want to provide a book that will help change your life. A great quality book you would benefit from. No scams or fad diets. Your help is kindly appreciated. Thank you! -Krystal
Fasting and muscle wasting.? The opponents of fasting for weight loss claim that one's muscles soon begin to waste away as the body will cannabalize itself to acquire nutrients. I suppose that will happen after a period of time, but surely the individual's BMI must be considered. For example,if someone is 100 lbs. overweight, that's alot of energy to consume before the vital organs are asked to pitch in, yes, no, maybe? And if not, then how do bariatric surgery patients lose weight with such a drastic restriction of caloric intake? They are barely taking in enough to avoid starving. Are there any endocrinologists in the forum?
Does anyone know of a good plastic surgeon in Tampa FL that specializes with Bariatric Patients? I need to have a 'tummy tuck' done due to a 95 lbs weight loss after lapband surgery, and from what I've seen in the Rate MD websites, it's slim pickens of a decent plastic surgeon for this in Tampa FL. (for that matter, it's slim pickens for any type of decent doctor in the Tampa Bay area...especially ob/gyn's....I seem to have been lucky enough to have found all of the molesters, incompetants and drama queen doctors in the area....If you'd like a list of whom to stay far away from, email me, I'd be more than happy to share this info and protect someone else from being physically & emotionally hurt, and almost killed due to negligence and total imcompetance.)
Eastern Medicine - answer for morbid obesity? After many years of dieting/counseling/etc. I am considering bariatric surgery. I, unfortunately, am quite cowardice when it comes down to it. So.. I am curious about alternative means of weight loss. I would be up for visiting an Eastern medicine practitioner or something akin to it, however I am in a fairly small town with limited options. I would also be up for hypnosis.. Has anyone tried either with any degree of success? And as far as combining diet and exercise, twenty years of attempting that and failing is almost enough for one lifetime.
Please critique my daily diet, I just started using Slim Fast Optima about 14 days ago.? Daily diet: 3-4 slim fast optimas anytime between 8am and 6pm according to my schedule. (I am a college student, thus the need for convenience and portability for all meals & snacks except dinner.) For dinner, I generally alternate between having a 300 calorie frozen dinner or having fish (tilapia) and broccoli. I will also eat 200 calories worth of lightly salted rice cakes, and an apple at some time during the day, although some days I will have neither of these. Questions: Is it okay to have 3-4 slimfast optimas a day? I know that some vitamins cause ill effects in excess and the shakes are fortified. My total calories per day range from 1200-1350. My current weight is 281. Is this a proper range of calories? I know that too few could kick me into "starvation mode" and cause my metabolism to slow, in turn, slowing my weight loss. I have to admit though, that I've always been skeptical of this. Don't most bariatric surgeries boil down to forced starvation?