MamaTo3inNH

IMVVVVHO, I don't understand why people would opt for the sleeve over bypass. Bypass is the gold standard for a reason. It's the most effective. Unless you have an aversion to taking Vitamins for the rest of your life, go big or go home - bypass for the win

I also thought we were not allowed to ever take NSAID's again after surgery. I hope I am wrong. I can't stand Tylenol. It doesn't seem to help. I miss my ibuprofen

I did not realize we could revert back to NSAIDs at all. I will have to ask my surgeons office that question next week when I check in.
Thanks for the heads up.

At my support group last month, they discussed NSAIDS like Advil. The general consensus was that 6 months - a year after surgery. That's not official, but the NUT who runs the meeting didn't disagree.

Thanks for all of your tips and suggestions!!! I actually got a turkey sandwich on white toast with mayo (real turkey breast, not deli) ... I ate most of the turkey, a few bites of the bread, a half a pickle and two potato chips. Yummy!!!

Thanks for all of your tips and suggestions!!! I actually got a turkey sandwich on white toast with mayo (real turkey breast, not deli) ... I ate most of the turkey, a few bites of the bread, a half a pickle and two potato chips. Yummy!!!

Thanks for all of your tips and suggestions!!! I actually got a turkey sandwich on white toast with mayo (real turkey breast, not deli) ... I ate most of the turkey, a few bites of the bread, a half a pickle and two potato chips. Yummy!!!

Yeah, if you liked eggs, that would have been good but oatmeal is a great option. But, so are the sandwiches. I do that a lot, just don't eat the bread and use my fork and knife to eat the Protein.
You also did the right thing by looking up the menu ahead of time. That really helps. Isn't technology great?

chicken salad might be risky; depending on how they make it, there could be a lot of sugars and fats. I'd stick to something as plain-jane as possible, where you know there's only so much they can do it mess it up for you.
Most restaurants are very helpful if you explain that you are on an extremely restricted diet and only want XYZ. Since diners basically have everything on hand, they in particular will make you pretty much whatever you want. For example, If you just asked them for 3 oz of plain grilled chicken, I know they could do it for you.

My go to meal at the diner is a poached egg on toast but that won't work for you. Sometimes I get a tuna sandwich and just eat the inside. Last week I was cleared for salad so I got a small greek salad. It was heavenly ????
My other thought is corned beef hash since it does have Protein. It's fattier and has more carb though. You won't be able to eat all of whatever you choose. I always bring a doggie bag home. Folk at the diner don't think twice about packing up the leftovers.
As an aside I live in north jersey where you can't drive a mile without passing a diner. We have our favorites and know the owners, wait staff etc. Needless to say my ordering habits changed drastically after I had sleeve surgery 12/23. I simply said I had stomach surgery. Everyone has been so sweet and supportive! I think diner folk are just the best ☺️

You're getting very good advice here Mama. You will have to learn as others have said, to stay away from the carbs and fats and think Protein first. I can count on one hand, the number if times I've eaten carbs at breakfast since being banded. It's all about Protein. Mostly eggs, oatmeal, yogurt. Same for lunch and dinner. I do have carbs...but in very limited amounts.
Just remember success will happen if you eat less and eat smart. The surgery just helps to make that easier to adhere to. Good luck!

Yogurt or oatmeal. I'm 2 mo post op and had a salad with grilled chicken the other day (eaten in 3 meals) and it was fantastic, by far the best thing I've eaten since pre op. And it didn't upset my stomach or give me any digestive issues. Finally I'm able to eat more regular foods without nausea!

It gets better after day 3. Hang in there!!!

It gets better after day 3. Hang in there!!!

Update -
I finally made onederland today! I am losing, but very slowly. I have decided to quit complaning since the scale is moving downward.

Thanks! I wonder if I can do the same with the urisidol! I'll call cvs later

Dr. had me to open up the omeprazole first few months. It wasn't the best tasting and the little granuales went everywhere but it worked.

Pre-op, my only "fat problem" was GERD. Bypass is the only compatible surgery.
Higher weight loss with the bypass too. Go big or go home right?
I was diabetic when pregnant, and my mom has type two diabetes - that's in my future if i don't drop some serious poundage. GB for the win.
Good luck with whatever decision you make

I wore hospital gowns the whole time, so only brought a few pairs of undies, a travel body wash and Shampoo, toothbrush/paste, comb, Chapstick, phone & charger & extension cord, laptop, hand lotion and fuzzy socks and slippers for walks. I used it all except the laptop - the pain meds made me too loopy to care - I just let the little TV on
I wish I brought some oil for inside my nostrils (like a dab of olive oil or Vitamin e or coconut oil) it was dreadfully dry in there. And maybe my neti pot to flush out my nose.
BEWARE - nobody warned me, but the oxygen mask dries you out a LOT. (Tmi/gross) I had the nastiest phlegm, mucus and crusted boogers in my nose and throat. Don't be scared - ask your nurse if you cough/hawk anything gross up. I was beyond mortified what came up when I coughed. I wish I had known ahead of time!
My one piece of advice - the day after surgery take a hot shower. Even if you don't bring any soaps or shampoos, use the hospital's or just take a shower to get wet - you will feel like a new person!!
Good luck!

I wore hospital gowns the whole time, so only brought a few pairs of undies, a travel body wash and Shampoo, toothbrush/paste, comb, Chapstick, phone & charger & extension cord, laptop, hand lotion and fuzzy socks and slippers for walks. I used it all except the laptop - the pain meds made me too loopy to care - I just let the little TV on
I wish I brought some oil for inside my nostrils (like a dab of olive oil or Vitamin e or coconut oil) it was dreadfully dry in there. And maybe my neti pot to flush out my nose.
BEWARE - nobody warned me, but the oxygen mask dries you out a LOT. (Tmi/gross) I had the nastiest phlegm, mucus and crusted boogers in my nose and throat. Don't be scared - ask your nurse if you cough/hawk anything gross up. I was beyond mortified what came up when I coughed. I wish I had known ahead of time!
My one piece of advice - the day after surgery take a hot shower. Even if you don't bring any soaps or shampoos, use the hospital's or just take a shower to get wet - you will feel like a new person!!
Good luck!

I wore hospital gowns the whole time, so only brought a few pairs of undies, a travel body wash and Shampoo, toothbrush/paste, comb, Chapstick, phone & charger & extension cord, laptop, hand lotion and fuzzy socks and slippers for walks. I used it all except the laptop - the pain meds made me too loopy to care - I just let the little TV on
I wish I brought some oil for inside my nostrils (like a dab of olive oil or Vitamin e or coconut oil) it was dreadfully dry in there. And maybe my neti pot to flush out my nose.
BEWARE - nobody warned me, but the oxygen mask dries you out a LOT. (Tmi/gross) I had the nastiest phlegm, mucus and crusted boogers in my nose and throat. Don't be scared - ask your nurse if you cough/hawk anything gross up. I was beyond mortified what came up when I coughed. I wish I had known ahead of time!
My one piece of advice - the day after surgery take a hot shower. Even if you don't bring any soaps or shampoos, use the hospital's or just take a shower to get wet - you will feel like a new person!!
Good luck!

That all sounds amazing!!! Enjoy every second!!!
I'm looking forward to this summer with my kids in the pool! I have plenty of fat bathing suits, but just am not comfortable in them AND I had such low energy that I dreaded going into the pool! (Gotta clean it before we can really play and it's just an all around pain when you don't have energy) I bought a size 18 black one piece at target on clearance at the end of this past summer, I have hopes it will fit!!
Enjoy your trip - and post pictures when you get back!

Congratulations on achieving a 117 pound weight loss. I am 21 months post-op from RNY surgery. My body found its natural weight level. When I hit bottom, my weight loss stopped and I entered the maintenance phase.
I never set a goal weight. They seem to be an artifact of weight loss diets. When you enter the maintenance phase of the program, the important thing is maintaining the weight that you already lost. That is key.

My surgery is April 21st. I was set on the sleeve until my appointment with surgeon. He said it was my choice but when he showed me the weight loss I could expect from the sleeve vs. Bypass I chose bypass. 50lbs difference for my body type. 5'5" 370. Plus I had acid reflux during pregnancy bad & he said it could come back with the sleeve. I don't want to go through that again. The only thing I'm going to not like about the bypass is giving up my NSAIDS for pain/ sinus headache. I've been trying to avoid them to get in the habit of taking other things. All in all the thoughts of maybe losing the extra 50 was my biggest factor. Good luck!

I am now 4 months post op. I was planning on the sleeve until I actually spoke with my gastroenterologist and learned that the sleeve can make Gerd/reflux worse which would mean a revision to bypass anyway.
I also had type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and stage 3 kidney disease which was why I was having this procedure done in the first place.
I had RNY on 9/29 and immediately my severe Gerd and type 2 diabetes was gone! In addition I had a fairly easy recovery and have been doing fantastic ever since. Even my kidney function has improved.
I have not regretted having RNY for even 1 second. The only thing I di regret is not having it sooner. I might have not gotten kidney disease which is not reversible.
Good luck on your decision and your upcoming surgery!