Karishero

I didn't get the spirometer but did anyone else get the portable leg compressors to prevent blood clots to take home before surgery so that when you go home from hospital you put them on to prevent blood clots?

cool... that makes me feel better. I also have been prescribed zofran for after.. I have never had an issue with nausea and anestesia previously but not sure if there is a reason this is different so i wanted to make sure to take all the precautions that i can. thanks for the feedback

I have heard a lot of people say they were nauseous or threw up after surgery. My doctor has already given me a medicine called Emery just 1 pill to take 3hrs before surgery. I was hoping this means I won't have those issues but I'm kinda of wondering if anyone else knows if it will help?

A nurse told me that its best to drink everything at room temp or warmer until u r 10 days out bcz cold can cause the stomach to cramp. I hv 3 days till surgery..18tg..can't wait

Glad to hear that you are doing well.. You will be up to par in no time.. and hey 25lbs is a lot.. can't wait till I see my first 25 gone!!! Keep up the good work!!

I have researched VSG thouroughly especially doctors opinions on the procedure and what the future holds. There is a video on YouTube with two of the worlds most famous bariatric surgeons and they are asked what the future holds in regards to WLS. There response was that the band will be obsolete because it is not meant for long term and Sleeve will increase by 40% along with 30% of RNY.. They go into detail about why they think this is the case and I tend to agree with this concept.. As long as you take your supplements and get in your protein then 10-20 years from now we will be here to see the latest WLS gatchet... they are always pioneering old procedures with more advanced. Soon the sleeve will be just as common as insulin, as treatment for obesity.. i'm glad to get in on it now.

my doctor put me on 2 wk liq diet, 1 Protein shake for brkfst, 1 for lunch and then for dinner i can have soup, chili, stew anything hearty but not creamy. for snacks SF Popsicles or Pudding or Jello.. Basically to lose the weight you just need to cut carbs, up your protein and keep calorie intake between 600-800.

I did ask my surgeon and the meds I'm taking are meant to offset the inflammation..

The definition of gastritis is inflammation or swelling. C link below.... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002135/

I completely agree with Jenny.. my surgeon has only done about 300 sleeves but he helped develop the band, he was on the teaching staff of the development of the sleeve and he is actually banded himself. I originally thought i would like Dr. Kim to do it out of Dallas because he has 3000 under his belt.. but after researching both of them use the same bougie size and technique for surgery.. this is probably because my surgeon was a teaching surgeon and even though currently he hasn't done a lot of sleeves his practice is actually moving forward to focus more on sleeves than bands due to the success rates. RYN generally is for Very high BMI's and in many cases those ppl actually have the sleeve done first to loose some of the weight so that the RYN can be preformed without as many complications. So as Jenny said just do your research on your surgeon and his practices and the procedure and as long as you feel comfortable with his answers then stick with him. if you are uneasy then you should follow your intuition and look elsewhere.

i believe the isopure zero carb doesn't have either. you may want to check it out.

Thank you guys for the support... glad to have this forum to share with!

So far on my VSG journey due to tests that are required for this surgery I have been informed that I have a hiatal hernia, several small ulcers, gastritis and now fatty tissue around my heart. I prayed about my decision before I pursued my search for a WLS and even during my journey I have continued to pray; that if this surgery is not good for me and not God's will then something would delay or prevent it from happening. So far everything has fallen into place even with each new diagnosis. I can honestly say that with every appointment and day that passes I am more convinced that this surgery is what he has in store for me. I would have never known about these conditions to address them, had i not went down this road. I considered myself to be in good condition other than being overweight. Even with each finding the condition is actually repaired or fixed upon having surgery or achieved through my weight loss which wouldn't happen without this surgery. My chances of developing heart disease or having a heart attack are more likely now than any reason i could talk myself out of surgery. Turns out now i have a co morbidity! If i have the surgery, they fix the hernia, the ulcers have been treated, and the fatty tissue around my heart decreases with exercise and weight loss. Seem to me it's my destiny to have this surgery... with 5 days and counting i don't feel pessimistic, anxious or scared... . i'm feeling very blessed!

U can only take tylenol for up to 6 months out. My surgeon is fixing my hernia at the same time so urs should b able to. My doc has already called all my meds to pharmacy for when I get home n my surgery isnt till 18th n they are all liquid or dissolvable. Ask about ulcer preventative meds this may also help ur herd.

Had my edg and I have gastritis and ulcers. The doctor gave me protonix for what I thought was the ulcers but after researching I think it is for both.. My question is if I have gastritis which is inflammation of the lining of my stomach then is it safe to have the sleeve done? I'm worried with the small space and swelling I won't even be able to get water down...my doctor gave me the impression that it will be healed b4 surgery...but im uneasy.

oh wow.. maybe i need to try that one.. is it expensive? Where do you find it at?

I haven't tried that one yet.. but my nut told me that it had to have at least 20gms of protein no more than 10 carbs and no more than 5 gm from fat.. the only protein shake that i found to fit this criteria so far is the "pure protein" and it doesn't taste bad at all... but i'm a newbie too so let me know if there is something i don't know..

i did they found a small hernia and also several small ulcers... but he didn't postpone my surgery he said he would repair it during and i've been taking meds to heal the ulcers. my surgery is the 18th.

Congratulations. I also have a hernia to be repaired during surgery so i will be following your foot steps soon.. hope you are doing well.. keep us updated!

i suffer from depression and anxiety and was honest with my surgeon about this, i am a little worried about becoming depressed also after surgery.. but i figure it can't be any worse than hating my self into depression to begin with. I am keeping close wraps on my phychiatrist and therefore if i have problems we will address them at that time. I hope everything works out for you. Pray about it, if it is good for you and God's will then it will come to pass!

good luck bonita i'm right behind you...18th

Mine is 18th also n yes I feel the same

Check out my update on youtube channel "karishero"... more coming soon!! thanks for the support

I saw two n for the most part they educate u on what u will need to eat after surgery