KittyKatt

I am 3 days post op and everytime I swallow I get pain in my throat. I also have reflux and heartburn to the point where I have to sleep sitting up. Is this normal? How long does it last. I really feel like I need to start getting some proper nutrition, but how can I when I can't swallow?

I am 4.5 weeks post op and since surgery I just can't sleep without taking something. I'm dealing with reflux so that doesn't help, but if I don't take something I wake up every 30 minutes. I believe I'm a little dehydrated ????. Has anyone else experienced this?

You still have to put forth the effort and stick to your surgeon's guidelines. It's much easier to do though when you're not hangry all the time! Seeing the scale drop every single day is also very motivating. Just do what your surgeon/dietican says, and you will be successful!
I personally chose the sleeve for three reasons:
1) I can still take NSAIDs.
2) There are studies indicating less Vitamin deficiencies with the sleeve.
3) My mom had a sleeve, and has been highly successful. She lost 140 pounds, which was a little over 90% of her excess weight.
My surgeon left the decision up to me. I didn't have reflux and my BMI was 44 (or something close; can't remember). I would have been a good candidate for either surgery.

@@Djmohr omg thats great! Is it normal that im as excited for u? Lol im so looking forward to doing this. Others comments about major hairloss and dehydration along with dumping kind of gets to me often but I know in the long run it will pay off. Did u experience any dumping? Oh and those stuffed peppers sounds so good right about now..sadly I cant have that because of my gerds =(

@Djmohr...thank u so much for responding. Im glad to hear that it has worked out for u. I hope I feel the same in the end. I originally had my heart set on the sleeve but with all of my joint and back pain and especially gerds and after some more reading, it turns out that RYN is a much better option for me. Those supplements are not that bad. I was under the impression that I'd have to take more than that daily. Well thats great to know. =) how long have you been post op?

@@KittyKatt, I am very excited for you! RNY has been the best decision of my life. I am only taking 1 prescription now and that is a thyroid replacement as I have hypothyroidism. I was taking 5 more before surgery!
As far as Vitamins go I take the following vitamins at the requirement of my surgeon: 1 Multivitamin, 3 calcium chews, 1 Vitamin D, and 1 B12. The B12 is only required weekly but I take it daily as it gives you energy and any extra is released in your urine.
I have not had any issues with Iron at this point but if that happens, I wll need to add iron and Vitamin C.< /p>
I will say taking vitamins is not a big deal and I would trade that for all those crappy meds and day of the week.

Vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements are important for staying healthy when you’re a bariatric surgery patient. Not every patient receives the same advice and some patients don’t know the best options. This forum is a great place to let everyone know which bariatric supplements YOU take. Can you please take a few minutes to share which dietary supplements you take? Thanks for spreading the word!
1. Do you take a bariatric daily multivitamin/mineral supplement? Which brand and formulation specifically? For example, you might take Centrum for Women or One a Day Women’s Active Metabolism.
2. Which bariatric Vitamins and minerals do you take each day? What is the brand and formulation of each? For example, you might take Puritan’s Pride Calcium Magnesium Vitamin D or Nature Made Iron 65 mg (ferrous sulfate).
3. Which other supplements (including herbals) do you take, and what brands are they? For example, you might take Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omegas fish oil.

Wow, I feel kinda sheepish. I don't take Vitamins at all!
I eat fortifies foods each day. All of my diet is fruit, vegetables, healthy nuts, dairy and Protein.
According to my improving blood work, my diet is sufficient enough to give me the necessary Vitamins.
Making me take any pill has never worked, so I work 20x harder (go figure), to make sure I get all of my vitamins naturally.
I am not a "health-nut", and I know it is easier to take a single Vitamin per day, but yeah, probably pretty lazy. My nutritionist and I have worked out a healthy way to work around the lack of taking vitamins.
Even Iron supplements are never taken. I supplement them with food too. I am however considering adding some Calcium supplements to my diet.

This is a good thread. It will be interesting to compare oneself versus everyone else.
I am 8 weeks out from surgery. I take opurity chewable Vitamins, by powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury (Bypass and Sleeve Optimized) in berry flavor
For supplements I take Caltrate, Chewable Calcium & Vitamin D, 600mg twice a day with meals. I do a sublingual B-12, 500 mcg once a day and one Vitron-C, Iron supplement with Vitamin C, usually before I go to bed
In addition, my surgeon has me on 20mg Omeprazole, prescription Prilosec, as an acid reducer. I also take Dr. Ohirrra's Probiotic. Because I am in stage 4, soft Proteins I take a daily dose of Miralax in my morning Protein shake and one colace during the day to keep me regular. It has worked very well.
I will be advancing my diet next week to stage 5, no food restrictions, and I am interested in what people may be doing for a more natural stool softener or ways to increase Fiber instead of the pills I currently take.

@@bellabloom
I have been going to pain management for over a year and I have that fear that I have tolerance and that the pain will be unbearable when I get switched to the liquid pain meds for the surgery. I let them do 2 epidurals and both were horrible. It caused more pain both times. I was in the bed in tears for about 2 weeks each time. I should have never let him talk me into the second one. He still wanted me to do a third one. No way in the world will I ever do that again. My RNY surgeon said that he thinks I will be able to come off most of my meds for my back and I pray that is the case. Knowing you have gone through this and you feel some pain improvement is so encouraging. I am so over hurting all the time. I hate that I need these pain meds. Keep in touch!

Good morning! That's wonderful you are thinking of this surgery for a tool to assist your weight loss! Each surgeon has a different method for/if you are required to be on a liquid diet. You'll read here that some patients don't have to do a liquid diet at all, but most do. I'm on my 2 week liquid diet now - surgery is day after tomorrow!!! Also, if you are going through insurance, the insurance company may have a specific plan for you to do before they approve you. If you are paying for the surgery yourself, then the process is much simpler. I am paying myself and all has gone VERY quickly. I only met with my surgeon 2 weeks ago, and now my surgery is Friday May 16.
Also, the tests that the surgeon wanted done prior to my surgery are: EKG, Chest X-ray, blood work, Upper G-I, Thyroid test and a letter from my primary doctor that she supported my surgery. Oh, also I had to see a psyciatrist for him to make sure I had the ability to understand the surgery and all involved, as this is very serious.
Hope this helps! There are a few steps involved, but it will be worth it! I'm so anxious to start this new chapter of my life!!! Good luck to you!

Today is my surgery day. I'm so excited. I will be leaving for the hospital in about an hour. Wish me luck!

@@KittyKatt Check everyday, twice a day if it makes you feel better. And you know what they say, "the squeeky wheel gets the grease"

@@piercedqt78 thank you! Needed to hear that =) ive been checking my application status every other day although I know I wont hear anything until the end of this month...its just that feeling where u just "have" to see for the heck of it lol

@@KittyKatt Sorry you are having to deal with redtape. It's worth it. Keep your chin up, and remember things happen for a reason.

How bout being told that you have a pretty face (which in my head says - too bad about all that going on below your neck!). Also will not miss sweating ALL the time! ????

Me too it's 4:40am here in Ontario lol

I won't miss...
-being out of breath from tying my shoes.
-my chins. All of them.
- under the boob sweat. (Classy...I know)
-the indentations left in my skin from too tight jeans & socks.
-lifting my stomach up to button my pants.
-wearing black everyday.
-granny panties
-dreading hot weather...tanks, short sleeves, bathing suits, shorts. Ugh!
-hiding behind others in pictures (ie...my profile pic!)
-feeling like I want to just sleep all day.
-the guilt after every meal.
-walking like a 90 year old up & down the stairs.
-fear of sex with the lights on.
-my mother saying the words " Now you just need to stick with it!" ( Nails. Chalkboard.)
-blood pressure medication
-making excuses.
-crying in fitting rooms
-the disappointment I have in myself
I'm sure there is more to add, but I needed to write it down so I can look at this when I'm in pain after surgery, or if I ever question my decision and remember exactly how I felt. I need to remember so I never ever re-visit this kind of lifestyle again.
I deserve to treat myself better. I am done slowly digging my own grave.
Like Garth Brooks says, "I'm much too young to feel this damn old!"
Fingers crossed that I can schedule a surgery date at my visit tomorrow!
I'm ready! Let's get this Protein party started!

Goodnight everyone when we wake up we are all one step closer. To surgery or our goal . Whatever it is for you I wish you all the best!

So can I be the official May cheerleader for you guys? I'm willing to help if I can. You can message me here, or post in this thread if you have questions, or want encouragement or support. I'm here to help if I can.

I'm in Fresno too. No surgery yet but met my pre-op goal weight as of yesterday so hoping to be scheduled soon!