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Hi! You might find a September 24th Surgery Buddy in the September Surgery thread.

Best Wishes!

1 minute ago, summerseeker said:

Never ever heard of such utter nonsense. Clean your teeth as usual, visit your dentist as per normal and ignore the other utter rot

I don't think it's nonsense. If you Google "Dental issues after Gastric Bypass" there's a lot of information about it. I would however, take the Tik Tok posts with a grain of salt, and take the documented studies seriously.

I've seen a few posts on this on here. And I found this, it's an interesting read.

https://www.barilife.com/blog/secret-complication-after-bariatric-surgery-2/

Perhaps what you're feeling in your abdomen isn't gas, or it's a combination of gas and inflammation due to the covid infection? I've never had covid, but my son had it twice and both times he had GI distress during the infection; diarrhea and abdominal pain. Maybe since you're still in the healing phase of surgery, it might be taking a bit longer for your body to completely rid itself of the effects of the covid infection. If it doesn't get better in a couple days, I'd reach out to a doctor, don't they offer virtual visits in the NHS?

Best wishes!

It's not a bad thing. I've seen plenty of people on here who had for example, an eating disorder... they took some time to deal with those issues and get in a better place before surgery, so that when they did have surgery they would be successful. It's better to work on issues prior to surgery than to have the surgery and then not do well. Because the first eighteen months of surgery are so crucial to not fk up, that's when maximum weight loss takes place (typically).

Follow your teams recommendations and you will do great!

Best wishes!

Oh and this will explain the science behind stalls.

During the healing phase of weight loss surgery, your weight will fluctuate for various reasons. You're healing from major surgery, just follow your program recommendations and have realistic expectations. You're three weeks post op, and that's when the majority of wls patients experience their first stall, which can also include some weight fluctuations like you described. My weight increased and decreased and bounced around a bit during the healing phase, I stayed focused on hitting my Fluid and Protein goals, and today I'm 6 weeks post op revision to RNY and the weight is falling off now, because I'm past the healing phase and back to exercisisng. I started losing fat and gaining muscle pretty soon after surgery, according to my smart scale. Muscle weighs more than fat, so even tho I was losing fat, I was gaining muscle, so the scale didn't move, but I was losing inches, my clothes were getting bigger.

Just keep doing what your team told you to do and you will be fine.

Fairlife Protein Shakes, Gatorade Zero Protein, Premier Protein clear Protein Drinks, Jello, thinned cream Soups, sugar free popsicles, and Oikos Triple Zero yogurt thinned with milk.

23 minutes ago, ashbutt31 said:

Is a PPI omeprazole ?

Yes ma'am.

@SleeveDiva2022 with weight loss improving your health and you gaining self esteem with each pound shed, he knows that he won't have a shot at maintaining his lazy life when you finally say enough is enough. And when you start getting attention from other men, ones that might bring more to the table than he does, he knows it's a matter of time before you take a stand for yourself.

Best wishes!

23 minutes ago, oldandtired said:

MY MAMA SAID...(God rest her soul, she's been gone almost 20 years) Anyway, Mama said that men do not want you to change. Subconsciously, they don't want you prettier, they want you less attractive to others. Over the years, I have...noticed...that she tended to be right, whether it was weight, a haircut, even clothing. Just saying, food for thought.

I agree with this mostly, but these days, cuckolds are becoming a huge thing, so I'd say the dynamics are changing, to some degree. Cuckolds enjoy their wives dating other men, so they really like showing her off so that she can hook a bull.

11 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

I don't really trust anything until it's been out for a few years.

Yep, same. And maybe not even then, since I feel like the Lap Band shouldn't have been FDA approved due to everything I experienced with it and the damage that it caused to my esophagus.

I'm six weeks post op tomorrow and I switched to capsules about ten days ago and have had no issues. The chewables are gross and overpriced. I just couldn't bring myself to order another bottle of chewables for $30. I can get a three month supply of capsules for less than the cost of one month of chewables. I was supposed to remain on chewables for three months, but oh well, lol.

I read this a couple weeks ago and forgot until now to post about it. It's supposed to mimic gastric bypass without rerouting the digestive tract. I'm not sure how to feel about this minimally invasive implantable device. I previously had a Lap Band and it wasn't a pleasant experience. I guess if it makes it past clinical trials and gets approved, we'll see how patients do and if this is another option to end obesity and diabetes. Just thought I would share this with the community.

https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-713944

Sorry that you got sick, but congrats on your pregnancy!

Bariatric chewable vitamins might be easier for you this early post op.

I watched this today too. I like Dr. Pilcher and all of his videos. So informative.

I second the binder recommendation. Binders help to reduce discomfort when you have to move or walk. Check with your team, oftentimes they put one on in the OR right after surgery. You'll only need it for a couple weeks probably at most, so if they provide one, you won't need to buy one.

Also a heating pad is helpful for the surgery gas that is used to insulfflate your abdomen, and when it travels from your abdomen, up to your back and neck. (Walking often helps to move the gas out of your system too.)

A tracking app like Baritastic or My Fitness Pal to track your fluids and Protein is a big help also. I know some people set alarms on their phones to remind them to drink every 15 minutes.

Best wishes!

How much have you lost since your revision? Sometimes during stalls, we don't lose pounds, but we are losing inches.

I think it also depends on how much weight you have to lose. The less you have to lose, the slower weight loss can be. And stalls can happen all along the weight loss journey. I think they're a normal part of the process. It's our bodies/metabolisms adapting to the changes our bodies are going through.

I'm only 6 weeks post op Band to Bypass revision. But I seem to be a slower loser than those with virgin bypasses. My restriction is there, depending on what I eat. Of course I feel it more with denser Proteins. Compared to my Band, the Bypass seems to feel completely natural, unlike my Band. When I was able to start exercising, and increased my calories a bit, I noticed the scale started moving better. I hope to be released tomorrow to be able to lift weights again, I know that will also help me more.

Best Wishes!

24 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

H2 drugs also have issues (although again, if you have severe GERD, the drug benefits outweigh the risks). Famotodine (Pepcid) is still considered safe. My reflux was completely gone for 3-4 years after RNY. It's back now, but it's much milder and only occasional. When I get it, I usually take Famotodine and/or a magnesium-based chewable tablet (I used to take calcium-based tablets like Tums, but my endocrinologist doesn't want me overdoing it on Calcium, so I switched to a magnesium-based one)

17 minutes ago, Tomo said:

This will be very helpful in the future if and when I need a little protection once I am off Pantoprazole. Thank you!

I agree with @Tomo. Thank you, @catwoman7

22 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

H2 drugs also have issues (although again, if you have severe GERD, the drug benefits outweigh the risks). Famotodine (Pepcid) is still considered safe. My reflux was completely gone for 3-4 years after RNY. It's back now, but it's much milder and only occasional. When I get it, I usually take Famotodine and/or a magnesium-based chewable tablet (I used to take calcium-based tablets like Tums, but my endocrinologist doesn't want me overdoing it on Calcium, so I switched to a magnesium-based one)

Your reflux is back?!?! I'm sorry to hear this! What does your surgeon say about it returning? I guess the positive side is that it's not everyday and not severe.

3 minutes ago, ashbutt31 said:

What is a PPI?

Proton Pump Inhibitor. Aka acid controller/reducer. A lot of surgeons prescribe them for a few months after weight loss surgery to reduce the amount of acid that your stomach produces until you're fully healed.

I wouldn't go the route of ordering them from a pouch. They're overpriced imo. I'd make them myself at home, so that I could customize the flavors to my liking. You can find a ton of recipes online, tips and suggestions.

Best wishes!

Make an appointment with your surgeon so they can order Vitamin study labs to see where your levels are now, and then they can advise you what supplements you need.

The stomach growls could be acid. Are you on a PPI? After stomach surgery, the stomach produces more acid than normal, which can result in stomach growling sounds and if you're not on a PPI it can cause a sort of gnawing sensation or even mimic the sensation of hunger.