allies journey

I have been thinking about trying the Patches too.

I started using Biotin capsules at first when I had sleeve surgery 0ct of 2016,5,000 mg twice a day and my nails which were thin as paper got hard as nails then I stopped for a few weeks totally thinned out and tearing off.Back on it after RNY REVISION SURGERY 10,000 twice a day and so much better.

I was 287 when I had sleeve surgery 0ct 2016 went down to 199 and back up to 237.9 ,just had RNY revision surgery on July 16th due to severe reflux getting worse with the sleeve. I am 4 weeks post OP and I am down 24 lbs.

You look awesome and I am wondering how you got rid of any excess skin and no batwing arms.

Mine already flap in the wind and I just hate it.

You look so happy and confident. Congratulations.

Allie in SC

I have serious issues with not drinking while eating or right after. I have to leave my drink completely off the table or I forget.
Such a hard habit to break.

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But I just had revision surgery from the sleeve surgery to bypass surgery 3 weeks ago and my surgeon says 40 g.of Protein and 64 oz.of fluids a day .

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Not sure what stones are compared to lbs.

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Had my revision to RNY yesterday. Surgery went well and they also fixed a pretty large Hiatal hernia. Water is going down fine. I keep sleeping with my mouth open & it is royally drying my mouth out. They gave me an anti nausea patch behind my ear that is working like a charm . The pain is also different from when I had the sleeve. More gas in my chest this time & it feels like I did 8million sit-ups, but I know each day will get better. To all those getting revision- make sure you walk laps around the floor and definitely take the main meds. They work! And make sure you ask for sugar free popsicles !
I assume the Dr is going to make me stay an extra night but not sure.
Happy I am finally through it and on the road to no more GERD.
Good luck to all who will also be going through this![emoji256]

It’s been six years since I have my surgery. Lost over 100+lbs.

However in the past few years, it’s slowly regaining - approx 70lbs up atm. Most because I went vegan for two years and regained a ton because I ate quinoa mostly (carb galore) ughhh...mad at myself for that.

I’m a lacto-ovo vegetarian now and looking for some help. Can anyone suggest any tips on how I can jump start my weight loss again?

I’m thinking about doing the 5 day pouch test to start.

My surgeon's office says not to look at calories just Protein and fluids.
I use Premier Protein shakes 2 a day.30 gram of protein in each shake and 160 calories.

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Thank you so much! I'm over here losing my mind. I even googled where the stomach is on the body. wellll duh me 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️it's on the left. The same place I get these pains. 🤣 Ya'll have eased my mind tremendously.

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I’m currently waiting to go back for RNY surgery. It’s almost time and I’m so nervous waiting but I know it’s going to be over before I realize it.

I’m headed to the Losers Bench to join you guys. Keep me in your prayers.

That's awesome..congratulations

Omg your doing great. I'm only 3 weeks out of surgery and down 22 lbs.

Are you exercising alot?

I haven't started yet.One of my incision reopened so as soon as the infection is gone I want to start.

Congratulations on your progress

Allie in SC

Congratulations and hope you get the surgery date soon!!

My surgery was 3 weeks ago and I haven't had much problem at all few minor things with weakness and dizziness, one of my incision started opening up after staples were taking up causing slight infection. Nothing major like some people have been having.

Fixing to be on stage 3 menu thankfully. Lol can't wait to get to maintenance level.

I have lost 22lbs since surgery. But I had gained 5 from fluids in the hospital.

Good luck with your blood work,

Allie in SC

Im 3 wks po and was so sick of Water i drank a 12 oz soda. Took like an hour but no problem with my stomach just the guilt knowing that I had 150 empty calories.

I don't even like reg.pepsi I am a diet Pepsi drinker. But that's what was available.

So sorry to hear about the pain your having.

I had my surgery 2 days before you and haven't had any of those kind of issues.

I am slightly constipated and was very weak to the point of passing out. Some nausea but never to the point of vomiting.

I can't possibly be dehydrated because I drink at least 6 ,16 oz bottles of Water a day.

If you keep feeling this way call your Dr. back.

Hopefully you feel better soon.

Allie

Wow that is weird. I had the revision surgery on July 16th. Hopefully you are doing great.

Hi all, I'm having my DS surgery on 7/23 and I'm looking for a food processor that can puree meat post op, as I'd like to experiment with a few different recipes so i won't be bored.
Any ideas?

I’m going to download the happy scale app to check out! Hubz and I are 12 days out and at 31&27.

Hoping all went well for you.
My RNY REVISION SURGERY IS 8 AM TOMORROW. 🥺Very nervous about it and not really knowing why.I did great with the sleeve surgery.
Anyway good luck with your journey.
Allie in SC

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Hi there new to here. I am 2 weeks post sleeve op. I had a few problems but they seem to be getting better. I have read numerous conversations on here that say basically the sleeve is a waste of tim and bypass is the way to go. Has anyone had success with sleeve and found it a good choice? Hope I didnt make the wrong choice.

Omg what an amazing transformation!!! How did you get those non flapping arms?lol What surgery did you have?

Congratulations you look awesome and thanks for sharing!!

Allie in SC

That's minor compared to mine. I started out with 23 in arms and now at 18 in. So I have like 5 inch hanging and I still have about 90 lbs more to lose.

Thanks for the reply Alex and I see what you mean by looking closely at the picture.

I know there's always risk of complications from any surgery. I have never experienced any but I know the risks.

Thanks for the encouraging words.

Allie in SC

So glad you are doing good.

How long do they think it will be before you can do normal things like going back to work etc..?

Anyway have a great day.

Allie in SC

Hey Krestel,

Have you had surgery yet?

I'm having RNY revision surgery on July 16th and can't wait for it to be done. My reflux is so much worse than it was before I had sleeve surgery on October 25th 2016 .

Hopefully you are doing great.

Have an awesome day.

Allie in SC (South Carolina)