KWeilbrenner09

Not my spouse but I stayed with my mom for the two weeks after my surgery.
What helped me was having all my "food" in one place on the counter and one shelf in the fridge. She also would go on my walks with me and that was super nice.
Also, helping to remind your wife to eat and drink on schedule. It isn't easy but the reminders are nice.
I needed help getting up and out of bed for the first week as well as taking showers and going to the bathroom.
Lastly, because I went to bed so much earlier, I was sleeping 12-14 hours per night post surgery, mom would tuck me into bed. It just felt nice to be cared for.
After the first week, I was much more independent! Hope this helps!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

Not my spouse but I stayed with my mom for the two weeks after my surgery.
What helped me was having all my "food" in one place on the counter and one shelf in the fridge. She also would go on my walks with me and that was super nice.
Also, helping to remind your wife to eat and drink on schedule. It isn't easy but the reminders are nice.
I needed help getting up and out of bed for the first week as well as taking showers and going to the bathroom.
Lastly, because I went to bed so much earlier, I was sleeping 12-14 hours per night post surgery, mom would tuck me into bed. It just felt nice to be cared for.
After the first week, I was much more independent! Hope this helps!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

Not my spouse but I stayed with my mom for the two weeks after my surgery.
What helped me was having all my "food" in one place on the counter and one shelf in the fridge. She also would go on my walks with me and that was super nice.
Also, helping to remind your wife to eat and drink on schedule. It isn't easy but the reminders are nice.
I needed help getting up and out of bed for the first week as well as taking showers and going to the bathroom.
Lastly, because I went to bed so much earlier, I was sleeping 12-14 hours per night post surgery, mom would tuck me into bed. It just felt nice to be cared for.
After the first week, I was much more independent! Hope this helps!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

Get Better than Bullion. It tastes so much better than premade broths and they have a ton of flavors. It was the only thing that got me through liquids!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

I told everyone at my work the truth, that I was having weight loss surgery. I'm not ashamed of getting the surgery and I don't want there to be a stigma with it.
Most of my coworkers were extremely supportive and interested in helping me pre-op and post-op.
When I told my supervisor, it turns out she has had the bypass and is now one of my biggest mentors.
There is no shame in weight loss surgery. Go ahead tell the world?
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I just started my puréed stage and I bought and/or made the following things puréed in my blender.
Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Protein pudding
Egg salad
Buffalo chicken
Ricotta bake
Black bean Soup
tuna salad
Laughing cow cheese
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

I called my doctor and he said to take Miralax!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

Glad you caught that
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

Hey guys! I'm overwhelmed with all the well wishes!
They ended up keeping overnight for an extra night to get my nausea under control. Now that it has been controlled, I'm headed home as we speak!
Still have a lot of pain when I move but I am told that it will get better every day!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
DS scheduled for 12/26

I am a revision patient as well! I had my lapband for 7 years and gained all the weight back.
I just had a conversion to a gastric sleeve with duodenal switch. I figured that if I am going to do this again, then I am going it big. For me the DS had the most successful long term weight loss and that's what I needed.
I just had mine done on 12/26 so I would be happy to chat!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

These are my two. Daryl and Carol. My mutant fattie, Carol (the grey one) eats just about anything.
I like to play this game called, "What will Carol eat?"
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

I had my band removed and got a sleeve with duodenal switch. I knew that I would want the most help possible so I opted for the DS
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

I'm a band to sleever! I had my band removed and a sleeve with duodenal switch done on 12/26! So far I love it! I'd would be happy to chat!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

These are my two. Daryl and Carol. My mutant fattie, Carol (the grey one) eats just about anything.
I like to play this game called, "What will Carol eat?"
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

I had severe nausea the first two days after surgery. After that, none. In fact, I only take my nausea meds to help me sleep at night.
I'm one week post op, so next Monday 12/9 I'll transition to puréed and see how I do!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

These are my two. Daryl and Carol. My mutant fattie, Carol (the grey one) eats just about anything.
I like to play this game called, "What will Carol eat?"
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

These are my two. Daryl and Carol. My mutant fattie, Carol (the grey one) eats just about anything.
I like to play this game called, "What will Carol eat?"
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

THIS. I had never used a Togo box in my life until after surgery!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

I make a black bean Soup that I purée! It's super savory and filling! I'd be happy to share the recipe!
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I have bcbsnc and at my first appointment they outlined all the costs for me. I had my surgery on 12/26 so I am still waiting for hospital bill
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

Hey guys! I'm overwhelmed with all the well wishes!
They ended up keeping overnight for an extra night to get my nausea under control. Now that it has been controlled, I'm headed home as we speak!
Still have a lot of pain when I move but I am told that it will get better every day!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
DS scheduled for 12/26

You take 45-60 minutes to eat your meal and you get jealous of those who can eat in 15 minutes! Especially those coworkers who can then relax for the remainder of their lunch break
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THIS. I had never used a Togo box in my life until after surgery!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

As one who originally posted freaking out about mine. I am SO glad I had one. Didn't feel it at all when they put it in, and it was only uncomfortable right after taking it out.
Almost immediately I needed to use the restroom and went just fine. They stopped measuring after two urinations because I was doing so well.
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt

I had my lapband converted to a Sleeve with duodenal switch on 12/26. It does get better every day. Getting up and down hurts like a bitch.
Most of the time though the pain from the gas in my back and shoulders wakes me up before my abdomen.
I've been walking at least three times a day and then resting.
It gets a little better every day. I notice that it's not so painful when I get out of the chair or out of bed. Just little by little.
You can do this! I'm here with you!
Katy W- Louisburg, NC
Lapband revision to VSG with DS
HW- 297
Weight at Surgery-279
CW- will update at two week appt