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I'm currently in a weird place. 6 years out from my gastric bypass, 33 weeks pregnant, and on a feeding (nj) tube because I have a peptic ulcer and stricture so bad that I cant even keep water down. This is my first time having a stricture diagnosis. From what I'm told it is one of the worst most of the doctors here have seen. They had to navigate a wire through the stricture first just so they could have a feeding tube get in to my intestine. Doctors are thinking a ballooning of the stricture wont work because there is a lot of scar tissue. Surgery/ revision was mentioned. Has anyone had a surgery to correct this issue before? What was the down time? I currently have to wait 3 weeks to have my baby, then schedule a surgery. I'm just trying to see what the road ahead will look like. I haven't eaten anything since Thanksgiving and am going a little crazy not even being able to keep water down orally.

Cooking while on the pre op diet will be hard. That was the toughest part, even being around food when on liquids. After surgery I was fine. I could cook and it didn't bother me at all. I had no interest in food for 2 weeks. My husband and 2 year old didn't mind frozen pizza and soup and grilled cheese if I had a sleepy day though.

I would love to be in a size 8. I am 5' 8.5", so an average to tall height. Currently in a 14.

I had the rny on Dec 17 2014. Going for my first check up on Thursday. I only spent 1 night in the hospital. My mom is here, staying for a total of 5 weeks to help me with my 2 year old. I feel like I could do more, but waiting for the surgeon's approval. Currently have a 10 lb weight limit for lifting. Not being able to pick up my daughter is the hardest part.

Surgery went spectacularly. No complications and I got to go home 24 hours later. Now at home keeping up with my liquids and vitamins.

I had surgery less than 24 hours ago and feel great. Some slight gas pain, and some drain tube pain, but I am feeling fantastic. At 12 hours after surgery I walked around my floor of the hospital for an hour straight. I've had no nausea but did have some wicked cotton mouth for the first few hours. No regrets.

Surgery went really well. Only pain is from the drain. already walked 3 laps around the floor and am drinking fluids with ease. Major success! Hope everyone else is doing well too!

Surgery day has arrived. Goodbye fat self. Looking forward to never seeing you again. Hopping in the shower and then offer to the hospital. Let's do this.

A nutribullet isn't a juicer. It is more a personal sized blended and would be great to purchase. Typically when "no juices" is said, it is referring to fruit juice as it is so sugary/ full of carbs. However, making shakes is a great way to get your protein in. You can also look up hand blenders or immersed blenders.

Have you been tested for reactive hypoglycemia?

I have Tricare South/Humana and I have had the best experience with them. Nothing but fast approvals and all the bills getting paid. Today would have been almost $3,000 in lab work. All paid for. So happy

Trimming for now. I prefer Brazilian wax though. Not worth getting it right now. After surgery and the weight starts coming off, I will be back on the wax train.

Lol. Thanks. I've seen people talk about sex and libidos changing but I felt like a perv for asking. Thanks for responding.

I know the surgeon will say when sex is okay. My question is about oral. Has anyone had any problem with giving oral after surgery? Swallowing obviously being the questionable part. If it was an issue/ problem did it get better? Thanks in advance.

That is awesome Chrys2L! So exciting!