LovelyLola41

I NEVER thought I'd say that I love getting on a scale. Every time I would go to the doctor's office, I was the person that would refused to be weighed. I didn't want the reminder that I was overweight when I know by looking in the mirror every day.
Ever since I started the journey in June 2016, I've had to step on a scale. After surgery, I have weighed myself once a week. I now LOOK FORWARD to it.
HW 6/2016 - 296
Day of Surgery 12/14/16 - 271
CW - 238
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Hello! My name is Regina and at my heaviest weight I was 425lbs. Ive lost 250lbs and have shared my story about my weight loss and running the 2016 NYC Marathon. I've started a blog about my story and now I'm looking for YOUR stories for my blog and podcast. Covering topics like:
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Lovely!! Great job!!
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​I had a little more pain than most. I had to have an open abdominal incision because my surgeon wasn't sure which form of bariatric surgery I would have to have until he got in and saw my ulcer locations (my surgery was because of gastric ulcers-had roux en Y) so yeah I ended up with a 5 inch incision on my upper abdomen. I had to stay in the hospital 5 days. I was up walking the first night post op. It really does help-the faster you're up and moving, the better. I was also a smoker-coughing was very painful. I no longer smoke! Pain is what a person says it is. It's different for everyone. Just don't let it go...stay on top of it. Good luck. You'll do great!!

Everything was worth it!!!
The most pain was when I woke up in recovery but the drugs worked so I was good to go the rest of the day. The pain really wasn't that bad in comparison to the gas pressure. The hospital encourages you to walk after and so do! It really does help! Even if you don't feel like it...walk. You get gas...walk it off for relief. If you feel any pain don't hesitate to get pain meds they really help immediately. I have 6 small incisions and one you can't even see and another you can barely see. I'm putting scar removal oil on them and it's helping. Trust you will be fine and keep us posted please:) this is a great community of people!
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Everyone is different. Some with big stomachs, that gives room for the probes to move. In my case they had to make a 5 month pregnant belly, like my surgeon said, in order to move the probes for laparoscopic surgery. Also people have different pain tolerance. Just go in there with a positive mindset!
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I had no pain at all. The " worst" was a slight discomfort, sort of like a sore muscle. That only lasted a day, though. I even went back to sleeping on my stomach the second day. No gas, no nausea. If it weren't for the five little incisions I would doubt I had surgery.
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Like James, I experienced almost no pain after surgery - not even gas pains.

I experienced very little pain after my RNY gastric bypass surgery. It was so little that I did not even take any pain meds after I left the operating room. Most of the pain was gas pain. Walking really helps to reduce the pain. Here are some suggestions.
1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.
2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery. 3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

That's the same day I'm scheduled!!! I'm super nervous but can't wait for it to be done!! Good luck!!
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Welcome to the wonderful world of dumping! I get really bad flu like symptoms when I dump and it happens if I eat too much sugar, anything fried, or anything with too much fat. Sometimes it happens right away and some times its later. Hot, sweats, pain, light headed...all symptoms. I have a lot of great information on my blog about dumping (in nom nom nom). I know this will be TMI to some people but you can always tell a "dumping" poo from a regular poo because of the smell. ugh.
This too shall pass!
Linda

Prepping does definitely help for those possible situations. Thank you... I'll definitely be stocking up on some Gas X!! Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

I don't think anyone can truly explain the pain from any surgery. I haven't had the gastric surgery yet, but have had other surgeries. I had my tonsils out as an adult... Very painful. Then I had my gallbladder removed... Seriously didn't feel like I had surgery. Then a disc in my neck replaced with an artificial one... That's my spine... Little to no pain! All I can suggest is to focus on the long term results. Take full advantage of the pain medicine, initially while in the hospital (just to calm your fear) then reevaluate a day or two later. Everyone will have a different experience, but focusing on the "what if" with pain will scare you away. You can do this!! It is only a tiny moment in your life, that will pass, and the long-term success will definitely be worth it. You can do this and try not to focus on pain. I hope that helps and good luck!!!
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I don't think anyone can truly explain the pain from any surgery. I haven't had the gastric surgery yet, but have had other surgeries. I had my tonsils out as an adult... Very painful. Then I had my gallbladder removed... Seriously didn't feel like I had surgery. Then a disc in my neck replaced with an artificial one... That's my spine... Little to no pain! All I can suggest is to focus on the long term results. Take full advantage of the pain medicine, initially while in the hospital (just to calm your fear) then reevaluate a day or two later. Everyone will have a different experience, but focusing on the "what if" with pain will scare you away. You can do this!! It is only a tiny moment in your life, that will pass, and the long-term success will definitely be worth it. You can do this and try not to focus on pain. I hope that helps and good luck!!!
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I have never had surgery. I know this is the decision I need to make for me but getting really scared about the pain. I have not broken a bone, never got a tattoo, only been hospitalized one night. Can anyone help me understand the pain the day surgery? My surgery date is 2/21.
Thanks
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Hello love!
First of, congratulations in taking the step to better your health and life. That is actually the hardest! So kuddos to you! Secondly, this forum will help you out tremendously with all the different types of inputs since everyone is so diverse. If you are having Gastric Bypass, laparoscopically you will have about 5-6 incisions. The most painful part of all was waking up after surgery. You will have gas pain, imagine a colic baby... how they squirm and feel so painful. This will last for a bit. I suggest you ask your surgeon if you can have Gas-X strips or if they can assist with that. I had to walk it out lol but the Gas-X comes very useful while at home until you do that first poop! Honestly speaking you will feel soooo much better after your first poop! Lol
Other than that, the first 3-4 weeks will be brand new to you and your body. I used to sleep on a recliner. It was comfy and I didn't feel as much pain while I slept. Hope this all helps! And again congratulations!
God bless you
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Kudos 2u4 never giving up & never stop! As u know that there's no magic surgery or pill, so the rest of ur life is going to depend entirely on u! Be very proud of urself girly.
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You are doing great!! I love progress pics!!!
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You look great! Do u workout? My highest weight was also 287 & I was sleeved on Jan 18th. I feel like I'm losing slow compared to others.
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You look great
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Keep it up young lady
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Way to go! I'm sure it wasn't/isn't easy. What an inspiration!! ????

Looking good girlie!
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Oh myyyyyy, you look absolutely AmAzing
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Amazing!! What type of exercise are you doing??
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