KH1958

I just hit my four weeks post op today. I am down 20 lbs from surgery date, 30 total. Mine seemed to stall last week as well, but this week seems to be picking back up and since I am now in the Chew Stage of food, it might pick up even more, hopefully. I am taking all of my Vitamins and Calcium, as well as extra B12 but I just feel so tired. Not sleepy, just tired and I am not used to that at all, I hope this too shall pass. Now the fun part of trying new foods I suppose...

I am three weeks out from Bypass. I planned to go back to work (sitting job) after a week. I am pretty strong willed and went back to work one week after rotator cuff surgery (which is horrible by the way and I should not have) but I ended up taking another four days off work. You are so sore and get no sleep, because I had to sleep in a recliner for two weeks and you are up and down all night, can't get comfortable because of the soreness. There was no way for me to go back after a week like I thought I could. But you may be able to, I guess just depends on the individual. Good luck.

My surgery is scheduled next week and I am seriously thinking of putting it off for now. I had prepared myself for a long time for the SADI Loop and then to find out I could only have the gastric bypass, I just don't think I am ready for it. I have done fine on the pre op diet and am on day 9 already, so it is not that. I just don't know if I am prepared to go through the after effect of the surgery and the surgery itself. I need to lose 70 lbs, and I know this is the best way but I am just not sure at this time.

That must be nice. I am on Day 8 of liquids and I can tell you I am sick of it! And then two more weeks of it after surgery. Don't know if I can stomach all of that. Already sick of Protein Shakes for sure. What type of surgery are you having? It seems funny to me that many surgeons don't do much of a pre op diet but some do a full 14 days. Don't see how they could be so far apart?

I hope you get approved. My doctor told me it was the best and possibly only surgery (other than lap band) for people with Barrett's. My surgery is rapidly approaching on the 10th. Very scared but know it will be good in the end. I have two co workers who had the bypass and both have done well and kept their weight off as well. Good luck.

I know, it seems so extreme. The only thing I can think of is maybe it is because we have to do the same thing for two weeks after the surgery? I don't know. I know I did Quick Weight Loss one time, had a special diet for three days of two eggs, veggies and chicken and an orange and in three days I lost 11 lbs, some people lost 16 or more. I doubt I will lose 11 lbs or so from these two weeks of no eating, but I am sure they have their reasons and as much as I am having to pay, I will follow the directions as I don't want to fail! lol

Just now, KH1958 said:

Good to know, since I am having bypass on October 10th and my third week will also be pureed diet stage. I am sure it is because you finally are chewing something. lol Unless your pre op diet allowed food, mine does not and I am only on day 4 and it is so hard.

But otherwise, how are you doing? Has the three weeks been tough or are you feeling okay? I am getting a little anxious about it all.

Good to know, since I am having bypass on October 10th and my third week will also be pureed diet stage. I am sure it is because you finally are chewing something. lol Unless your pre op diet allowed food, mine does not and I am only on day 4 and it is so hard.

WOW you are so lucky. lol I am having gastric bypass too and my two week before and two week after is full liquids only! 3-5 Protein Shakes, broth, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles, you can have crystal light, but honestly is is about it and let me tell you it is TOUGH. I am on day four only and my surgery is the 10th.

I am on day 4 of the Pre Op liquid diet. It is tough at times. Your mind starts wondering for certain. I can only have broths, Protein Shakes, sugar free popsicles and sugar free Jello. I hope I am not so sick of the shakes by the time my surgery comes on October 10th, because I will have a two week liquid diet after the surgery. I do not start pureed foods until week 3 after surgery I believe. It is a challenge to say the least. Has certainly made me rethink wanting to get the surgery!

20 minutes ago, MarinaGirl said:

I was initially interested in the sleeve but due to my GERD and family history of esophageal cancer my surgeon strongly recommended gastric bypass. I had GB surgery in April, took omeprazole up until 4 months post-op, and am now off meds and feeling great. I am so happy that I've reduced my cancer risk and my (pre-op) esophagitis has resolved.

That is very good news, I am happy for you. You have lost a lot of weight already.

1 hour ago, emily712 said:

Thank you for posting this. I was planning on a sleeve and after my upper GI yesterday my doctor recommended I change to a bypass. I had my sleeve procedure scheduled already so trying to navigate the changes!

I have just been reading everything I can get my hands on and these forums are great. Good luck.

1 hour ago, jrmoseley said:

I also changed my plans after consulting with my surgeon and reading the research. I had bypass surgery 9 days ago, am recovering well, and down 10 lbs since surgery. so far, so good!

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Good for you! This helps me feel much better about mine. More than a pound a day, I can handle. lol

On ‎9‎/‎21‎/‎2017 at 10:43 PM, MaggieH2 said:

I was planning a Gastric Sleeve procedure but was unable to due to Barret's. I had my RNY bypass on July 10 and everything has worked out great. I am down 50# and have decreased my risk of esophageal cancer, amongst other things! I was initially upset about having to change my plans bit once I got used to the idea and educated myself, I went for it. I am so glad that I did! Good luck!

That is awesome, sounds like you are doing great and I hope I do as well. thanks for sharing.

On ‎9‎/‎25‎/‎2017 at 8:00 AM, Meryline said:

@MissT_SR I had back surgery in December 2015 and I was suppose to have a second one next Tuesday, but because of the weight loss, the pressure on the sciatica nerve is a lot less, and I don't need it.

Thanks. I'm sure you'll do amazing as well.

that is just amazing and wonderful, very happy for you! Can you share some stories about the food you ate during your journey. I am currently on 14 day pre op, liquid diet. My surgery is October 10th and then I will be on full liquids for two more weeks after surgery. It is tough and getting scared, but you are an inspiration.

That is pretty awesome they are doing this with you and I am sure that will help a lot! Good luck.

34 minutes ago, Mrs. Squirrel said:

We need 48 to 64 ounces of Fluid a day. I was wondering what everyone else did besides Water or how can you jazz up the Water? Water is pretty boring.

I was told to drink the Propel Water or Vitamin Water or even Crystal Light to help. I love water so I don't have that problem. I am on my third big glass already today.

October 10th, started pre op liquid diet yesterday. Scared but also excited.

3 hours ago, StephersSweet said:

My headaches stopped about day 5, I'm on day 16 of the pre op diet, it's intense. I'm not sure if you all are on the same diet I'm on.

I'm not allowed to have protein/meal replacement shakes until post surgery during the liquid diet.

The biggest thing that I've had to get used to is meal prepping. I meal prep like 4 chicken breast that I cut into strips every Sunday and portion them out for the 9oz of Protein I'm allowed a day, it's obnoxious but I've already lost the 5% of my body weight so I would say it's working.

You too will get passed the headaches!

I don't get to have any foods, just liquids for 14 days for pre op. It is very hard.

I hear ya! I started my pre op diet yesterday (all liquids) and I tell you, it is hard! My surgery (Bypass) is scheduled in Houston for October 10th. I am questioning myself the same way, can I really not get a handle on my weight by myself and get on some type of clean eating and get the weight off? I go back and forth with this issue and I have tried so many times. I need to lose between 80-100 lbs and that is a lot of weight. I only have to stay one night in hospital, but I don't have all those prescriptions to deal with, just pain medicine, Zofran and B12 I believe. Good luck to you.

I was planning to have SADI Loop DS but was told today couldn't have that because of Barrett's. I have read up on gastric bypass tonight because I had not educated myself. Has everyone had good results. Had band removed a year ago, because it eroded and caused a lot of damage .