GotItDoneInHarlem
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On 4/18/2020 at 8:02 AM, Sabs211 said:Well done.
I'm almost 5wks (16th March) post op from a mini bypass and barely losing weight. It's so depressing and I'm struggling bad
I've lost 19lbs since surgery and 129lbs total since January 2019.
started January 2019 at 400lbs, 290 at surgery and 271 today.
Celebrate your own successes and be patient. You WILL lose the weight.
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Be patient and don't freak out when you hit plateaus. They're going to happen no matter what you do. The post-op diet may be boring for a while but you'll get used to it.
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I was put on Actigall after my sleeve in 2013. After a RNY revision in February it was not prescribed.
Different docs do different things.
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Been making a lot of pulled pork because it goes down easily and I can make a bunch at once. I eat it with BBQ Sauce and have been just fine. Any other changes to your diet or intake?
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19 hours ago, Kimberly 20 said:I am missing my students and staff, which sucks, and I am so angry at the year every school Senior is having... but feel grateful that I have a roof over my head, food, and my twin sons home with me, so I try to take advantage of the slower pace.
I'm a high school principal in the Bronx. We have yet to receive guidance on seniors. Time is running out for kids who need to take credit recovery classes to graduate in June... if there even is a graduation ceremony.
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On 3/10/2020 at 8:48 PM, Mello1 said:Yeah, let us know what happens with that.
According to the doctor the pains I'm feeling are most likely gas pain (flatulence not surgical gas). It could also be my body's reaction to whey Protein Shakes. I've bought vegan pea Protein shakes and I'm trying those today to see if it helps.
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10 hours ago, Tracyringo said:I was a grade C but yesterday it was a D !! They are calling me to schedule the revision tomorrow. Glad that you are doing well. Have you had an EGD done since revision to know if it is helping your esophagus. Do you still have reflux?
My reflux is gone! I was taken off protonix yesterday one month post-op. I haven't had an EGD done yet but will soon.
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4 minutes ago, Tracyringo said:Has it been an easier recovery the 2nd time around? Are you trying to keep yourself from losing the weight this time around ? It appears I am going to have to do the revision and I don't want to do it because of GERD . I had EGD done yesterday and I have esophageal erosion that is progressing rather quickly.
The recovery must MUCH easier this time. I've lost 12 pounds in the first month and am doing everything I can to stop further loss. My esophagus was in terrible shape too. I was once step away from being pre-cancerous.
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I've been doing well with the bypass. Do I like it? Yeah, I guess. It's has totally cured my GERD!
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5 minutes ago, Mello1 said:I would say check in with your doctor for sure. What kind of workouts are you doing?
I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow for my one month checkup. Started with body weight exercise and some light weights. Im cleared to lift weights as of one month and giving my abs another two weeks to recover. I"ll update this with my doctors feedback tomorrow.
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My Protein Shakes contain no milk but they do have milk Proteins so they're okay for lactose intolerance. I don't do dairy otherwise.
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58 minutes ago, GotItDoneInHarlem said:I'm a month post-op so there's no way this is still lingering gas from the surgical procedure. I take a double dose of gas-x twice a day. I am active and exercise regularly. I'm supposed to start strength training today but I have this searing, burning pain that goes across my lower belly. I don't get it. When will this end?
Is this possibly a byproduct of all the Protein Shakes I'm drinking? An altered diet is the only thing I can think of.
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2 minutes ago, Mello1 said:Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk. Also try GasX or charcoal supplements (smashed up of course). My understanding is that you have to walk a lot. Also, what I've been reading is that they pump you up with gas during the surgery. You got to get it out. Good to know that you are well!
I'm a month post-op so there's no way this is still lingering gas from the surgical procedure. I take a double dose of gas-x twice a day. I am active and exercise regularly. I'm supposed to start strength training today but I have this searing, burning pain that goes across my lower belly. I don't get it. When will this end?
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How is it that I've lived 41 years without gas pain, but once I have a RNY gas pain becomes a daily fight? I don't get it. I know my stomach anatomy changed, but not my bowels. Why does this happen? This is a long lasting, burning pain. I hate it and it's impacting my quality of life.
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10 hours ago, slsvacha said:Hi All - new to the group.
I had my surgery 2/11 - am still in the "smooth foods" phase. I seem to have hit a stall on the weight loss after only about 15 total pounds. It feels kind of frustrating. I know that it is supposed to be normal to stall - but it feels kind of depressing! I have just started to walk more in the last week or so - before it was too tiring to walk more than about a block. Hopefully the weight loss kicks up again soon.
We have the same surgery date. I've lost 7 pounds but I was already at my goal weight.
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52 minutes ago, Livnlife said:My ESG is scheduled for tomorrow and I’m a bit nervous. I’ve looked into WLS for years but could never get past the surgery and recovery considerations because I never wanted anyone to know. Plus, I couldn’t come to grips with losing parts of my stomach with some of the surgeries. Then I heard about ESG. I worked up the courage to tell my husband, fully prepared to get the criticism and push back. Surprisingly, he was supportive. There is a man that works for him that had WLS and has lost 84 lbs so far. I’m sure that influenced him. He is tall and never gains weight, so he has never understood before. Just stop eating has always been his advice. Anyway, since he was on board, I found an ESG dr and since that time, the process has moved lightning quick. I think that is the hardest part because I’m not sure I have my head wrapped around this. But I’m moving forward anyway. I just joined this forum and haven’t had time to read much. Since my surgery is tomorrow, I thought I’d just go ahead and ask all of you about your ESG procedure. How did it go, did you have much pain, how long was the recovery, any issues with the surgery or the recovery, what has been your progress so far, and the biggest question of all is are you happy with your decision and would you make the same choice again?
Thanks in advance everyone.
Both my sleeve and RNY went fantastic. Pain is easily controlled and you should be just fine. I'm still happy that I did it. Like AJ Tylo, my only regret is not doing it sooner.
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41 minutes ago, Mark.olypenn said:I am 6 days post op and feeling better everyday. The surgery took longer than expected, and I spent 2 days recovering in the hospital. I have lost 10 lbs on the Stage 2 Full liquids. Has anyone had any issues with keeping warm after surgery. I am normally warm blooded, but not so much since I got home. We live in the Pacific Northwest so the climate is relatively mild compared to the Midwest. I find myself turning up the thermostat and layering more clothes. I vaguely remember going through this when I had my Lap Band surgery in 2005. Also, my blood pressure is running higher than normal the past few days. It is not at crisis level, but is concerning long term. I have been in contact with my surgeon and his staff. We have walked through every key areas after surgery; Protein, hydration; Vitamins, supplements, exercise. I got an 'atta boy' but no answers. I will be tracking my BP until my follow-up appointment week. In the meantime, I have an appointment with PCP tomorrow. Anyone have a similar experience? My BP should be going down.
I used to be warm blooded, but after a sleeve and RNY revision I'm always the cold one.
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2 minutes ago, Xx1jpt5xx said:Had my one week appointment today. I weighed the same as I did on the day or surgery.
It's all of the fluids that you were given in the hospital. My weight was higher after surgery and stayed that way for about a week. It'll go away.
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Insurance was a major hurdle when I had my sleeve, but it was approved very quickly when I needed a revision due to GERD. I had already had a motility study, a pH study, and endoscopy done by the time I applied though.
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Could this be because of insurance? When my RNY was first approved it was only approved for outpatient (23 hours or less). My surgical coordinator appealed it and got me one night in the hospital.
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32 minutes ago, 3sonsitk said:What type of blender do you have?
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Yes. I use a couple of them. What questions do you have?
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