Weight Loss Surgery

I've already had the surgery. Was just wondering if anyone else around here has and how they're doing.

My dad had lapband about 7 years ago.

My sister has had it and one of my best friends. Completely different results for both.

Friend has maintained his weight loss for over 5 years sister gained it back after the first 2.

I was extremely obese at one time and considered it. After research and talking to people I discovered that even if you get it you still have to change your eating habits like you were dieting anyway. I gave myself 6 months to diet and exercise and if I didn't lose enough weight I would go get it done. I dropped 70 pounds in the first 6 months and I'm glad I didn't have the surgery.

So it isn't a long term solution if you don't treat it like you would any lifestyle change. You'll lose weight initially but put it right back on if you don't change your habits. Aside from the two I mentioned I know 4 other people who have had it and the results are consistent with what I said.

Yeah, I've heard a lot of different stories, both bad and good, like you discussed above.

I had the surgery back in March and have lost 70 lbs since then. I lost 55 lbs on my own in the 6 or so months leading up to the surgery.

I have stuck with the diet as outlined for me with no issues. I've probably under-eaten to be honest.


I've also started a small workout regimen of walking and doing some basic exercises to (hopefully) help with tightening up some loose skin that came with the rapid weight loss. Have also been doing some light weight exercises to help with toning in the arms.

Any other advice from anyone is welcome.

When I first started out changing my diet, I kept a calendar in my room on the wall and updated my weight every Monday morning. My goal was to lose 2 lbs per week. I found that the calendar gave me some motivation to keep eating well and exercising.

Just walking my dog was enough activity at first, then I went to the stationary bike because it was cheap. $150 at Academy.

Once I built up some cardio and got into exercising more, I got into more intense workouts. Now my biggest problem is taking days off. I feel weird when I skip.

Eta: Also, calorie counter. I would never have been able to keep my diet without MyFitnessPal. Fooducate is another good app. You can scan barcodes at the store and it will give you a grade and suggest replacements if the food you selected isn't graded well.

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I have stuck with the diet as outlined for me with no issues. I've probably under-eaten to be honest.

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If you stick with this you'll have no problems too many people get the "when I finally lose weight Ill be able to eat what I want" The facts are if you lose a lot of weight you have to work twice as hard to maintain. It really sucks and it's depressing but unless we can rapidly evolve to meet our modern sedentary lifestyle it's what we are stuck with.

Weightlifting is your best combatant on lose skin it won't hurt you. Look into more programs that increase strength and grow muscle. The more muscle you have the easier it is to maintain weight loss because muscles burn more calories.

Cardio is just that good for heart health and stamina. If you are looking for weight loss lifting is equal in burning calories. I know everyone hates on crossfit but the minimizing rest periods and combining lifting and cardio part of it is sound. Just a lot of the exercises aren't very functional and can cause injuries.

Joe Manganiello has a good book called EVOLUTION that helped me understand more about working out. He has a workout program in there but it's extreme. Besides the workout program it has some really good information that helped me big time.

depending on how long you were overweight will determine how much your skin snaps back. I was 300 pounds 5'10" and obese at 15 years old. I will have to get skin surgery because I was 36 before I seriously started losing the weight.

If you gained weight over a 2-5 year period and then lost it, it should snap back pretty good.

I know that was long but hope it helped a little.

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I'm still at a stage where I don't eat much at all.

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That will not be good later on. How many calories are you consuming now?

Good luck man. Stay positive

The key is to not let the surgery be a crutch to cover up the bad habits that got you in that position

Use it as a springboard to a new healthier life