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ruthkatniss38

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  1. Posted

    I'm only 2.5 weeks post-op. I chose bypass for a lot of reasons mentioned above. It has so much solid, long term data studies backing it up whereas the sleeve is more recent, and I only wanted to undergo surgery once (hopefully!), not get the sleeve and risk it not going well and wanting a revision. I was borderline diabetic as well. My sugars were normal and they took me off Metformin before I left the hospital, and my blood pressure is now super low even though I am taking 1/4 the dose of inderal I was before surgery. This still kind of blows my mind. It's early and I have a long way to go and I'm still scared, but I wanted to go with the procedure most likely to prevent me from ending up diabetic ( it's in my family)

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    Ha-- I'm so glad I'm not alone! I started madly wanted Taco Bell when I saw commercials for it and I normally HATE Taco Bell.

    My husband was amused.

    And, yes, Netflix was a good way to go. I would say books, but the people in my books keep having feasts and then I get mad at them, too :-)

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  4. Posted

    I am 6 days out (but had a full three nights in the hospital due to nausea). In the hospital it was a mix of roxycet and Tylenol. The worst pain was indeed the early gas pain. I was sent home with Percocet. I mostly take it at bedtime and try to stick to Tylenol during the day. On some days there is enough pain that I take a second Percocet in the afternoon. (I am someone who has low pain tolerance although perhaps not the very lowest)

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  7. Posted

    Interesting. I also get pain when bending (ah, the wonder of incisions!). The gas pain is overall declining. No previous galllstone issues (I know that can happen but also thought it happens later, after big weight loss-- I'm not weighing myself daily but nothing crazy is happening based on my clothes).

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    (I lay down and felt better-- it is possible I just need rest, for all of the internal and external muscles!)

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  8. Posted

    Hi,

    So, my RNY surgery was Monday and I finally got home yesterday! (I had severe post op nausea and dry heaves so they kept me until they were sure I could stay hydrated without an IV).

    Right now, I am being told to focus on liquids above all else. Jello, G2, and popsicles (and water) are all fine. But when I try chicken broth I sometimes get pain on my left side. Sharp, weird pain. Could it be the heat? The fat? (I made and froze homemade chicken broth; I skimmed the fat but didn't manage to get it all)

    I'll try Protein shakes soon too although the smell bugs me so far.

    Just curious: was anyone else sensitive to temperature post op? The very good PA in the hospital did not seem surprised when I only wanted cold things

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  15. Posted

    I feel your pain! The pre-op diet has been the worst part so far for me! I am 6 wks out from surgery now, but I vividly recall the 2 wks of liquids I had to do as a pre-op! Ugh! I was very hungry, irritable, and emotional (even more than usual- ha ha) After surgery, without the hunger, was a relief. If you are missing the crunch, like I did, chewing little ice pellets may help. (Celery if you can have it?? I couldn't.) I had to distract myself a lot, and avoid watching ppl eat whenever I could. (That also got better for me after surgery). I kept telling myself, 'I will chew again someday!' I wish I had magical answers for you. Hang in there!

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    Thanks!! It is really heartening to hear reports from the other side

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  17. Posted

    I'm on day 2 of my pre op lover shrinking diet (Protein shakes, broth Jello and some veggies permitted) and I have never been so hungry in my life. I can barely function. I hope my family forgives me for what a bitch I am. How did you all get through it?

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    Ha ha ha my iPhone turned "liver"

    To "lover" but it may shrink that too...

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  20. Posted

    Thanks for your reply! I'm a tiny bit worried about the surgery but the numbers both nationally and especially for my surgeon are great, so I know the odds are good. My biggest fears are of the emotional challenges of the diet (I am working a lot on all of my emotional food issues in therapy, obviously, but it will be hard) and, what frightens me the MOST is how I will physically react to the liquid diet--- part of my struggle to lose weight has been the fact that I get Migraines when I am hungry, and I get dizzy and hypoglycemic easily (pre diebetic) The rational part of me says to just discuss this with the nutritionist on Thursday. The less rational part of me is picturing two weeks of headaches and dizziness while I try to do extra parenting to make up for the time my spouse will take off from work the week of the surgery. We have help from our parents set up for the two weeks AFTER surgery. It's the before that is daunting. But she does go to school and it is at a low stress time of the work year for me, so that's good.

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  21. Posted

    This is my first post... I wasn't sure where to post but this seems like an active board.

    I am scheduled for RNY gastric bypass on January 16th. I have a big appointment Thursday called a team meeting at my hospital and I'm hoping that is supportive. I've done a ton of research and gone through all of the pre-op clearances (just a few more appointments to go) and my spouse (who is naturally rather thin) is generally supportive, but I am still feeling very nervous and alone--and terrified about both the pre op liquid diet and the surgery itself, even though I am in therapy and emotionally preparing (long history of anxiety and depression--and yes, I have a psych clearance, but, like anyone, I struggle).

    I am doing this so I can be a healthy wife, mom to my five year old, and professor (that's what I do), but I just felt alone and overwhelmed in this moment, so I posted. This seems like a great community. Just looking to be part of it and learn from others.

    Weight last June (when I started to research): 275

    Current weight: 264

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