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I had gastroparesis. I remember telling my endocrinologist I thought I had it and him telling me I was over reacting. After my egd the WLS asked me when I ate last as I still had spaghetti noodles in my stomach. I told him 16 hours ago. Sent me for a emptying study and it came back severe gastroparesis. I originally was thinking about the sleeve but he felt it wasn't safe leaving the pyloric sphincter intact. Said making the stomach long and skinny with the sphincter would cause a lot of back pressure and put me at greater risk of leak. So we did RNY. No issues after surgery due to the gastroparesis. I get the expected restriction then I feel full but not the sickly feeling I got with food sitting there for 12+ hours. There are medications you can take for gastroparesis but they don't come without side effects.

It gets easier to purge, I just purged my closet for the 3rd time in as many months. I told the medical assistant my skinny clothes don't fit. She said you'll get there... No you don't understand they are 3 sizes to big!!

It gets easier to purge, I just purged my closet for the 3rd time in as many months. I told the medical assistant my skinny clothes don't fit. She said you'll get there... No you don't understand they are 3 sizes to big!!

Congratulations! Sounds like you are already doing great which will set you up for success throughout your journey. One thing that you might want to add is attending support groups. It is highly recommended, though not required. One WLS center said that people who attend support groups have a better success rate than those who don't. I didn't see their data but I am attending support group meetings anyway.
So, the sweet after dinner. Isn't it funny how we all have that? lol. For me, I either have to just not have it or find something that still fits the program. sugar free Jello pudding, sugar free popsicles are 2 options. Fresh fruit, though you have to find what you are able to handle--I'm a year post-op and still have trouble with some fruits. Apples can be tough--I definitely peel them but even a small apple an feel stuck. But, you could also cook a small apple and add some cinnamon to it, sugar free hot chocolate is great this time of year. Or, my fave, this cottage cheese dish:
16 oz fat free cottage cheese
1 cup lite cool whip (if you can get sugar free, that's best I think)
1 scoop of Protein powder (I use gourmet vanilla!! mmm)
1 package of fat free/sugar free cheesecake flavored Jello pudding
4 tablespoons of skim milk
Mmmm--this is amazing, even if you think you don't like cottage cheese!!!! It is decadent. Sometimes I even add crushed pineapple (without the juice) which just amps the awesomeness of this dish!
You could also substitute other sugar free jello's instead of the cheesecake jello pudding. SF Orange jello (dump the powder right in, don't actually make the jello--same as the pudding). Get creative and try different flavors.
This is what I do. I don't know if it is right or not but it keeps me sane. I did run it past the NUT and he didn't think it was horrible (though he did say to make sure to not use the pineapple juice from the crushed pineapple).
Best of luck to you and keep us posted!!

Happy Surgiversary!!!!! You are an inspiration to us all!

I bought a pair of size 12 jeans at a consignment store recently waiting for the day I could fit in them. Today was finally my day! This is the first time since 1989 that I've been in a size 12, and these aren't acid washed!

I had a reduction years ago. I was 18 (I think that helped with recovery) worked at McDonalds and was back to work the next week. I did go out within a couple of days after being discharged. Biggest issue was seatbelt the car putting pressure on the breast. Compared to the RNY the reduction was easier than a root canal. Everyone recovers differently.

Happy Surgiversary!!!!! You are an inspiration to us all!

I brought my phone so I could keep everyone updated, pair of flip flops (to walk in, instead of the socks), and go home clothes.