IF anyone is still checking in on me, I am a mess. Literally...down in the dumps, gaining weight, and no solution in sight.
It has been 6 months since my lap-band was removed and I am fighting like hell against weight gain. Every day the scales stays the same or goes up...it is not mathematically possible. I know it's hard to believe a food addict, but i really am sticking to the plan. I still work out 6-7 days per week (with approximately a 400 calorie burn) and eat around 1400-1600 calories. Shouldn't something be happening??
To add to this, I went to see the surgeon who removed my lap-band to talk about the gastric sleeve and he had ABSOLUTELY nothing positive to say. He just said why don't I stop worrying about counting calories and just eat intuitively. He has NO IDEA about the issues of a food addict.
I have been researching "self-pay" options for the sleeve but I have been told it will be about $20,000. There is NO way that my family can swing financing that. I have even looked into going to Mexico but I don't think I am ready for that-- a little scary to me.
Ugh. Any advice or words of wisdom would be appreciated.
I don't have any advice but I wanted you to know that I am reading this and I understand what you must be going through. Hang in there!!
ReplyDeleteBalls! I am so sorry!!! I don't have my advice or suggestions. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! That SUCKS that your surgeon is clueless...usually a bariatric surgeon has MORE insight into the problems we face, hence the reason needing surgery! Ugh! I know there are some stateside drs. that are cheaper than others. Dr. Umbach (sp?) in Las Vegas is one that I hear a lot of good things about.
ReplyDeleteSomeone complied this but not sure about accuracy.
http://selfpaysleeve.blogspot.com/
Hugs to you!
Hey you! We are in the same place (I still have my band, but I have gained and am still fighting the addiction). I don't have answers for you but just support!
ReplyDeleteI'm still missing you! Hope you are doing well.
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