sillyolme1

Hi neighbour...im in Ft. Mac..... im 9 days post op rny...yes i went to Mexico...i lived in BC and gave been waiting yrs to get done..bs.. so i paid and had a wonderful experience!

After thourough research myself i decided on bypass over sleeve...lapband not option...too many complications..a foreign object in your body...nuff said there. Im 9 days post op...i dont didnt have to work but i was up moving 5 hrs after surgery..there is extra weight from the gases used to expand your belly which i still have but its going ok...i could def be easily working edp at home...probably from day 4 that is after release from the hospital....as part of your new lifestyle u have to take breaks from eork...computer and walk around to move that gas around...no pain really after about day 5....in hosp they keep u pain free with drip/IV pain meds. Not sure what your work demands but honestly you r lucky and also if your staples r removed before leaving the hospital there is no reason you cant do anything. You can do it....honestly ive had a great experience but now im home and in the cold...vs San Diego and mexico where i spent 4 days shopping and touring 4 days post op....and alll day ..ie 2 to 11 pm...lol. the only discomfort us the gases and swelling... finding a good position to sleep..lol.. Why gastric bypass over sleeve....bc sleevecdoes not resolve GERD....i believe both reduce or eliminate diabetes...and theres no long term studies for long term results with the sleeve..and generally really really overweight people who get the sleeve have to get rny..so now your paying for two surgeries... or undergoing 2 surgeries... im not sure how much you weigh.. but if iver 300 id say bypass.....btw..ive never ever heard someone going from bypass or sleeve to lapband...god i hope that lady mixed her info up....lol...good luck and best wishes

Btw i hace NOT given out any MEDICAL advice....

Check out diet meal plans from playstore...do your research...again up to you to do as you please and what your dr suggests..pls stop bullying and trying to disqualifying my knowledge, education, priffessionalism and the yrs of research i did bf i had my op...its obvious many of you have not sekf researched and are counting on one person...so if u didnt want others suggestions or opinions why did you post for help?

Def bypass...the sleeve does not resolve GERD in fact some sleeves pts it worsened...the sleeve is fairly new so long term results are not out theee yet. Finally sleeve is generally first op of two as larger patients get the sleeve then a yr or 2 yrs later get the bypass. At 260 lbs GERD..tg no diabetes it was a no brainer to go bypass...after all my research...Im 9 days post op...had a grest mexican dr....dr.f. garcia..am healing fairly well...no regrets....gl

Ty...ill look into that..i dont think i took my itonnpill with milk..but protein drink and as for milk...im now paying attention tointokrrance...funny my brain is mudh the past fewvyrs..hence vitamins with ginko biloba...lol..and im gonna have to look into interactions with all these vitamins..tg im not on any meds to boot...

Your choice your body....i am a Licensed Practical Nurse with nutitional training...i was trying to help you....second opinions are allowed....no further comments necessary...again good luck..tc

Try perping on the march forums too that may slso help you prep as weve all had our surgeries

Im only taking 3 oz give or take over an hour or so...just take it slow....i might have 6 oz of my protein drink today....next week can have powdered shakes...yay.. dont forget to drink mik..yogurt...pudding for your calcium...

Congrats Valerie! I see so many more older peopke doing this...i think its awesome...after all you still have 30 plus yrs to go....im so excited for you!! May ask pre op weight and when your surgery is??

Actually pain is minimal....they keep u doped up with good stuff...lol...its the gas and bloating post op that is annoying and discomfort...im day 9 still trying to lose the gas but seems many people have lost all theirs sooner. Its worth it...just use extra pillow for front when lying sideways....

You went swimming already?? Im scared..lol...im pretty much healed but dont want my wounds to reopen...im day 9 postop

Honey our innards and outside skin are ALL the same...go ahead and drink protein drinks...first youre risking stretching your pouch...and you should be more focused on your healing innards as to what goodies you get to eat...after all you didnt come this far to sabbotage all this effort did you..there are caring honest doctors and there are some who will let you decide what you want to do....go do your own research instead of believing either of us. The fact is solid foods...heavy foods can cause pressure on your stitches and stretch your pouch. These foods can lead to discomfort and vomiting. Everyone needs to drink light clear fluids for the first week to ensure healthy and proper tissue (innards and outer) healing...its up to everyone to RESEARCH info ...the forum can help but may be confusing bc every dr and nut has there own ideologies...research and listen to your body....also sodium is not a great plan..if those protein drinks have plenty of sodium remember your body already pumped up with salt water...it will take you longer to get rid of the swelling and gases. Good luck

Pls no rushing ladies...yes clear fluids only during first week....let that stomach heal from surgery...no protein til second week when you get introduced to calcium products milk..yogurt..pureed soups...youve come this far....it will go fast trust meim 2nd week post op..plenty of food but im taking it slow and watching fat and sodium content....any questions id be glad to help...i have nutritional course and am an LPN. Good luck

You are pre op...not post op right? Ehat date iscyour surgery.. i have tobdisagree with nut about 3 week no protein...naybe u miss understood...generally week 1 post oo...clear fluids..low sugar...low fat...ni sodium...week 2 intro to milk ..yogurts ...pureed liquid Soups..and Protein shakes (calciums)..inc week1 fluids ..week 3 soft foods cottage cheese..scrambled eggs....abd weeks 1 and 2 foods...week 4 intro to sift fishes i believe..... Protein is vital in healing process as well as full feeling...dont stalkbuo on anything til u are at tgat point...remember take it slow...6 weeks internal body healing...low sugars...low fat and low sodium..our bodies already pumped up with saline...honlow didium soups and or add Water.....good luck with durgery and your journey...btw i have taken a nutrition course and am an LPN....

Im from northern AB...lol just had rny march 26...on week 2 post op diet..still swollen in lower abdomen...went to mexico for my surgery.. awesome experience.. better than waiting the 4 yrs i had already.

Sooo sorry hon..i understand all about life getting in the way....this is such a difficult time for you....talk to your dr...whats hus ger requirements to have surgery..2 week..1 week pre op diet...do they want you to lose 25 lbs first bf preop diet? Try to stay focused....eat ice chips and drink water instead of munchies....best wishes darling

1st week dont worry about protein..mits about flushing gases and reducing swelking...stomach not healed enogh for heavy stuff...comes in week two...milks..yogurts etc...just get in what u can...dont push your stomach to meet requirements...take it slow..mthis is a learning oeriod.. first 6 weeks post op...and watch your sugars...fat and sodium content...im surprised no ones mentioned that one..except myself...dilute high sodium soups or choose another....good luck on your journey and congrats

I suggest extra undies...and lots of pantyliners...coughing my cause you to dribble..lol...tmi tmi....but both light weight...i wore my pj loose bottoms most if the time with really large shirts...dont over pack like i did....only need 2 baggy pants at the most..and 3 shirts depends on how long you are away..youll wear hospital gown day 1 and maybe day 2.

Wow wallflower...im sooo excited for you...great news!

I wrote down too..ive been wondering what people have been taking...atm i bought Biometrix Caps...with Ginseng and Ginko Biloba. Im also taking B12 sublinguals...iron and biotin. Just started so dont know effects yet...

We're so similar..mar 26 surgery date..well im 42....max weight 260...preop 245....now??? Waiting for abdominal bloating..gasses to go away...hey i have my calves and ankles back...lol.. hope we xan stay in touch and follow each others journeys...oh btw imbin northern AB..Can..hiw about you?

Wow..congrats! Im 42...surgery march 26...on 2nd week preop diet...havent weighed myself yet ...awaiting this bloating in lower abdomen to go away...lol...are you close to your goal weight...pm if you dont want to share....i started off at 260lbs....245 with preop diet...but think i gained 30 lbs with saline and surgicsl gas...err...lol...

Hi Glenda...how r ya doing...how was your experience? I loved it!!...cant believe its over..im back home in northern AB snowed this am...wtf....i wanna get out walking.....i miss Tia and San Diego...i stayed 2 extra days there bf flying home...glad i did..but should have stayed 2 extra days...the flight home was 9.5 hrs long second flight was really rough...but i survived.....i guess since i cant enjoy outside i should go up and use the treadmill...

Lol...ill have to get down next week and get refilled too..i havent broke one in 2 weeks...amazing! These are much better than the last places ive lived. You sure u want to ftink thst much coffee?? Its dehydrating ya know...snf i have to have creamer n sugar with...i survived 33 yrs w/o coffee..i think i can go very casual with it...judt to use up my kerig pkgs... but in no hurry...maybe 6 months when i can eat normal again...lol