allies journey

I was revised 2/12/19. I was released from the hospital the evening of the day, mostly because I pushed to be released. When I woke up after surgery I was nauseous and dry heaving, but after a couple of hours it passed and I was walking 3 hours later. I was not allowed any liquids or anything until around noon the next day after they did the barium swallow test to make sure there were no leaks. After that they had me slowly introduce Water, gradually adding a bit more each hour and by around 4 they brought me a tray with broth, iced tea and sf Jello. If I could keep a few bites down I was good to go.

I never had narcotic pain meds, just IV tylenol. I really didn’t have much pain but I did get a headache that wouldn’t go away. When I came home I was good, not exhausted like many. I’m not normally a napper and didn’t even nap when lounging around the days after surgery. By 2-3 days home I slept on my side and tummy, was getting in 40oz of Fluid and about 30-40 g of Protein in shakes. I have felt great. Surgery day weight was 230lbs, today I’m at 196.7. I’m getting about 600-700 calories a day in, 50-70g of protein and about 25 carbs. Because I’m a revision I am extra careful about what I’m eating and am on guard about making sure I’m not grazing. I’m determined not to fail this surgery!

How do you feel? Take it easy. Go slow. Sip. Sip. Sip. Keep us updated.

Yes, it's worth it. You are worth it! Congratulations and good luck!

Note to Self You are undertaking this for you and only you. It does not matter what others say, they have their own problems to solve. Believe in , honor yourself every step of the way for this is your time to grow , shine and make a life you can mai,twin for the rest of your earthly life. Sparkle, Shine and Glow for you are truly a Star today!⭐

Good luck!!! Please post updates for the rest of us following behind you

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Friday, May 3rd is RNY day!!! Terrified since they dont use pain medication Post op. I am scared of being miserable in pain. Trying to keep my eye on the prize.

Syltx3,
I have tricare for life and Medicare I am hoping that they will approve it asap because I am absolutely miserable with my meds not being as effective as it should be. Thanks for posting this post gives me lots of hope.
Allie in SC

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Me too just got to get approval from the insurance company.

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I have Tricare military and was approved the same day.
just need to do a checklist and get the date of surgery.

I have BCBSTX no problems getting approved with sleeve or bypass

I had this same question. Can someone not only say they had it done but what their experience was like and how is it different?

Froufrou,
My daughter deals with a 5 mental illness diagnosed daughter whose been hospitalized 7 times since she was 6 and is now almost 18.
She's a nurse at a adult autism center every day as well and it's not easy at all. She was trying to get through by drinking a couple of shots at night but the problem and anxiety is still there every day. She gave up the shots 4 weeks ago and looks and feels better herself.
You are your child's best advocate. Seeking help is not always easy and since I don't know where you are it's hard to steer you to help but your community should have a autism advisory board. Good luck with your journey and your child.
Allie in SC

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Froufrou,
My daughter deals with a 5 mental illness diagnosed daughter whose been hospitalized 7 times since she was 6 and is now almost 18.
She's a nurse at a adult autism center every day as well and it's not easy at all. She was trying to get through by drinking a couple of shots at night but the problem and anxiety is still there every day. She gave up the shots 4 weeks ago and looks and feels better herself.
You are your child's best advocate. Seeking help is not always easy and since I don't know where you are it's hard to steer you to help but your community should have a autism advisory board. Good luck with your journey and your child.
Allie in SC

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That is wonderful to hear that your GERD is gone! Do you feel that the surgery was with it in the end?

I am 6 years out and the surgery was definitely worth it. I had many many medical conditions prior to surgery and I was taking around 6 types of prescription medicine for those conditions. Today all these conditions are in remission and I am not taking any prescription medicines.

Try searching for "revision". lots of folks on here first had the sleeve, and had revisions to bypass. Usually for severe GERD.

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I'm at 11.5 months since surgery and I am 130 pounds lighter. I have been at a plateau for the last 3 months but I'm very happy at my current weight of 240 at 6 foot 3 inches!

2wks post OP 21lbs lost vbg to rny revision

im just about 8 months out and have lost 135 lbs

I'm 2 years out and 130 pounds down.

I am 3 ½ months out and have lost 60 pounds. I arrived at Onederland this past Friday at 198. I have not seen the 100's in over 20 years! My next milestone is to achieve another loss of 68 pounds to settle around 130ish. I'm only a petite 5'0" frame, and prefer not to look "just chubby". Very thankful I'm no longer morbidly obese, and continue to strive toward normalcy to the fit and trim range. Looking forward to a much different and better end of 2019 holiday season. I love my new sleeve and the endless possibilities...
Any other height challenged individuals out there? What is your ideal weight goal?
Congratulations to all for your weigh downs and continued best wishes. Happy spring!

I’m nearly 5 months out from bypass and down 47 lbs. Haven’t been this weight in 20 years. Delighted!!

3 months post sleeve and 61lbs down. Started at 290lbs. Can’t help wishing it was more but realistically, it’s brilliant 😊

I'm hoping it's not a long process! I'm just starting

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I'm going through the process now with my insurance company for the same thing. I was sleeved a few years ago but I've got severe reflux and had esophagus damage as well. I'm really hoping the bypass is going to resolve the problems.