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I have this constantly. So I went to my surgeon today who did a EDG. My stomach pouch has a very small opening, Tomorrow at 8am I will go in for another EDG where they will inflate a balloon to help open my pouch, I'm hoping this will help cause it's so hard to be on liquids.

I am 8 weeks post op & I have the same issue! i had an endoscopy & they dilated a couple of strictures & i am doing better as long as i don't try to keep up w/ everyone else when eating. when i go out with others its hard because you sometimes forget that you have to eat so slowly & chew so much more but I now know when to stop before it gets bad enough that i get sick. Good luck & I'm sure it will go well & get better!

I went through the same issue...
What helped me was refried Beans & other Beans in can. They're pretty soft and my stomach was able to handle it-- so you're getting some Protein in. To the day, chicken still gives me issues but i'm just now able to tolerate beef, steak etc....
Also, eggs were easier on my pouch and went down easier.
Your stomach is still healing but as time goes on, more meats will be palatable.

So I am pre-op and read this. I love you for posting this question. I have friends and coworkers saying aren't you going to worry about all that skin afterwards? Umm yeah I thought of it, but this is what I am thinking of.. why I want surgery.. I want to fit in any old chair, I want to be able to keep up with my kids, go on a bike and not have the fear of the tires popping off. Being able to go on an airline without thinking of a seat belt extender, or better yet going to the amusement park and being next to my kids. If you are self conscious of skin, wear some layers to hide it, and invest in some spanxs, if it covers the dimples and yanks you in, I would imagine it would smooth and pull in skin quite nicely. No need to ever be fat! You've worked hard, enjoy yourself!

Absolutely not. I don't enjoy the loose skin, but I love tying my shoes without being out of breath. Riding 12 miles on a bicycle, wearing normal clothes and the list goes on. So I won't wear a bikini, I'm lovin this.

God. No. Never again. I dont have saggy skin so I cant speak about that, but im way happier and healthier than ive been in a looooonnnnnnngggggg time. I still have 20 extra lbs, a chubby tummy, and far from perfect skin, but I'll still take all that over being overweight ! Hopefully you will be able to see the positive over the negative soon. Good luck !

NO I don't want to be fat again even with the hanging skin-its the way I feel so much more healthy now

It's common. I'm 15 months post op and still get them, usually if I forget that I'm not 'normal'. You can avoid them by taking small bites, chew-chew-chew, eat slowly, measure small portions and stick to them, and avoid dry food. Even so you may still have bouts. It's a wake-up call, a reminder, and a deterrent. It helps keep you on track.

"Foamies" are when you vomit up part of your meal (a nasty saliva foamy mix). It happens if you eat too much, eat too fast, or don't chew well enough. Foamies result when your stoma becomes blocked and the body's natural reaction is to produce a slimy foam liquid and copious amounts of it.
After you experience this once or twice, you tend to detect the warning signs and stop before you get to this stage.

Thank you for posting this,...I will take your advise and eat only healthy foods,

I saw both my internist and one of the surgeons from my group this morning. The surgeon doesn't seem concerned with the fact that things are getting stuck. I had an Upper GI a week ago and he said it showed no stricture but that things are probably tight for now due to the hernia surgery I had at the same time.
As a patient, I think there is some kind of issue! He did say that if it continued that I should probably have an unpper endoscopy. I already think I need one but who am I?
Thank everyone for all of your support!

May all good things happen for you in the very near future.
I hope that your bumping beginning starts to get smoother and lead you to a happier ending.
May you find peace through this hardship in your journey.
I wish you a speedy recovery and a much, much healthier you.
Take care and my best to you.

@@pik I know you are just sick and tired of the hospital at this point. You have had the toughest time, I believe, of all the stories I've read recently. I'm so sorry. I think I'd be regretting everything too, but hopefully they will get you well FOR GOOD and back on the healing path. I'm sure it's hard but try to think positive that at some point you WILL enjoy the weight loss and all of this other stuff will be behind you. Prayers for a speedy recovery. :-)

As a dietician working in a bariatric clinic I meet a lot of patients who over eat. This is far from surprising. However, what never fails to astound me is how many of these very same people are malnourished.
It’s easy for the general public to make the connection between malnutrition and starvation in the developing world, but when it comes to overweight Westerners being malnourished it’s a different story.
In the developed world, where obesity has reached epidemic proportions, we are seeing more and more people who are overweight or obese being diagnosed with malnutrition because they consume too much of the wrong foods; foods with little to no nutritional value that are low in Protein, Vitamins and minerals.
To understand this contradictory situation you must understand the different types of nutrients and how vital they are. This is one of the main reasons why so many Westerners are plagued by chronic diseases.
According to Joanne Slavin, a nutrition professor at the University of Minnesota, the main culprit of malnutrition is usually poor protein.
“If you don’t get enough protein, you might still get enough calories without getting enough nutrients,” says Slavin.
In my experience the main “shortfall” nutrients tend to be Calcium, Fiber, potassium and Vitamin D. Many overweight individuals have packed on extra weight over the years because they have poor diets that are typically high in refined foods. These highly refined foods are high in unhealthy fats and sugars and low in the aforementioned nutrients.
In this age of calorie counting, it’s important to consider all aspects of your diet. But let me tell you, calorie content is not the be all and end all. A calorie from a Mars bar is the same as a calorie from an Apple when it comes to energy exchange, however, an apple is much richer in vitamins and minerals.
As US based nutritional consultant, Carol Cottrill, points out “when we eat the empty calories found in processed foods instead of wholesome, real food, our appetite is curbed temporarily, and our stomachs feel full, though our bodies have not taken in the nutrients they crave. This is the setup for what's known as subclinical malnutrition. Not to be confused with the undernourishment experienced in famine-stricken countries.”
To keep our body healthy, we must fuel it with the necessary ingredients that can only come from a healthy, well-balanced diet. When we don't get nutrients, our internal functions don't work as well - and this is when we become vulnerable to diseases such as obesity.
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Diabetes and smoking are the only two things that come to mind that would make someone "prone to post-op infections" because both of them cause slow healing. Have they ever cultured your infected wounds after surgery to tell you what pathogen it is that's growing? Identifying the bacteria would be the first step in trying to figure out how to stop getting post-op infections. Ask for a copy of your medical records and see if that information is in there.
Also, if you're on this forum and are a candidate for WLS, then you're obese like the rest of us. What's the condition of your skin in a normal state? Are you getting random infections (like boils or skin yeast infections) unrelated to surgery?

Had RNY on 7/8/14. I have lost 19 and am at a stand still. I am walking 30-45 minutes a day.

Had surgery 7/7 and I am down about 46lbs (including preop). Had a complication 7/15 (ulcer....long story, check my blog) but I am pretty much back to normal now.

Just remember.....I may not be there yet but I am closer than I was yesterday!! ❤️❤️❤️ Keep up the good work everyone!

I had my surgery 7/15 and feel great. I walk 1/2-1 mile a day right now(really bad knees). I am down 47 lbs. since my first weigh-in.

I had my surgery on 7/15/14 and feel wonderful. It was a little tough the first week with a few issues but now everything back to normal. Have lost about 30 lbs since initial weigh in.

I had RNY 7/8/14. Doing well, on puréed foods and have lost 37 pounds. Walking 3 miles per day. Have lost 16 inches overall.No complaints!

I had my surgery 7/1 and came home feeling great....then I hit week 3 I was throwing up all the time. It was horrible!! I was scared to eat anything...I have been living on applesauce and Greek yogurt. Starting to come around now!! Thank goodness

Hey! I have my RNY July 24th and I'm doing great! I'm down 21lbs! (Including pre op) I am a little tired and wanting to "chew" something but other than that I'm good. It's really hard for me to get in my Protein I'm SO tired of the shakes I'm ready for some real food already!!

Surgery 7/7 down 20lbs

Hi, I'm looking for others who had their surgery in July. I think this is a great way to get each other motivated and share our story, Would love to hear from you all. Hope everyone Is doing great.
Thanks