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I started drinking Protein Water. I like this one it tastes like a pina colada. 15 gs of protein in 16 oz of Fluid. Brand = Protein20

I went in for gastric bypass surgery last Tuesday... actually a sleeve to bypass revision (had sleeve in 2010).
Long story short, once the surgeon had me opened up a very large hiatal hernia was discovered. She determined gastric bypass could not be performed safely at this point due to the extensive repair of my hiatal hernia.
She wants me to heal from the HH REPAIR surgery for 90 days, then do the sleeve to bypass revision.
Needless to say I'm pretty bummed out GP surgery wasnt done, but also glad the HH was fixed.
Has anyone else experienced this? Alot of mixed emotions, whether I should consult a different surgeon, or talk to an attorney.

Hi @Bastian.thx for checking in.....I've been faithful on the diet....I think I'm getting more nervous now. There was an all day pre-surgery meeting for my program that I brought my husband to. He even said, it's okay if you want to cancel. I am just nervous now, not at the actual surgery part...but all of the mindfulness that will come after..... I hope I choose the right procedure...I initally wanted sleeve now I'm getting bypass which involves so many more Vitamins. I hope I can be diligent enough to stay healthy.

Just want some peeps opinion. I have been through hell and back to get this surgery. went through my doctors entire program only to be told by Aetna last month I'm denied. I had lost 15 lbs following the drs program but but that stressed me out and I started eating bad...not so bad just normal and I allowed myself sugar and carbs. As of the 17th I had gained 6 lbs back. Well i did get approval finally after appeal and Tuesday (two days ago) I called and asked for an idea of the surgery date. They said I could do it Tuesday, Oct 1. yahoo, but then OMG! Well Tuesday night they e-mail that I have to start the pre-op diet immediately. So yesterday (Wednesday) I got up and just had coffee for Breakfast. A Protein Shake for lunch. But I messed up with dinner and ate a yogurt with some fat in it. It was publix low fat greek but I realized it had 5 grams of fat and 35 carb. It wasn't low carb as my doctors office said. . Today I've been extra good and will be until my surgery but last week I was not eating on a good diet. Do you think 12 days is good enough time o shrink my liver. I don't want them to have to open me up and not do it laproscopically.

I cheated several times during my pre-op diet but made sure the be super strict the last 4 days and my liver was perfect.

@KarenLR75 my BMI is 54.7 I believe so pretty high. My surgeon hasn’t mentioned anything to me about calling it off due to the size of my liver or anything. I do have “Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease” which I believe most morbidly obese people have. Mine is mild if I remember correctly. Either way, I will do better and hope everything works out on Monday.

If we could give up food that easy, no one would be big and there would be no need for weight loss surgery. It’s a tool to help with smaller portions, which lead to healthier choices.... eventually, no or minimum bad cravings. So, I don’t try to beat myself up too bad. I’m sure surgeons realize that people will cheat. How can we not? If you don’t, please share some will power :)

I always cringe when I read these super strict pre-op diet. I didn't have to endure all of that, and only imagine how difficult it must be. Hang in there, and maybe more Water will help curb some of the hunger during those really tough hours.

We're here for you, and will listen and support you through this and your surgery.

GTL SUMMER 2019 LOOKBOOK

I’m still 10/15 but just found out that my surgeon wants to do VSG instead of RNY due to Gout that is genetic and not diet caused.

Time to check out the VSG boards...

I had my surgery on the first as well. Feeling great! Some gas pain of & on but otherwise ok. 4 incisions & not sore. I found sleeping on my stomach helps with the gas. Hospital BC In Mexico (BariatricPal) is a great place to have your wls done!

I’m October 7 lap band removal and conversation to sleeve

Hi fellow October folks - Thought it would be fun to do a roll call and to see our surgery months/twins. I extrapolated as much as I could from our Surgery Thread but if I missed anything....feel free to cut and paste and repost and add your date. Good luck to us all!
October 1 - @Panda333 @lingre @Lizzie @JessTucker04 @ypease
October 2
October 3
October 4
October 5
October 6
October 7 @MwtRBP @Joyfuljourney @LaLasQuest
October 8 @DaisyJane @aurilove @Ng4345
October 9
October 10
October 11 @alyons23 @Little Debbie 77 @Nonnaof4
October 12
October 12
October 14
October 15 ) @pssk @sferen
October 16
October 17 @Sheila62
October 18 @SassyTwin
October 19
October 20
October 21
October 22
October 23 @JamieSH
October 24
October 25
October 26
October 27
October 28 @Losing for Jack @Cherylmilla
October 29 @ @Peggymacb @vanessalongano2
October 30 @Tiffgarcia22
October 31 @stacyguerra

I'm having RNY on October 24. Super Excited!!!

excellent! My RNY is Oct 1. We got this!

**Updated**
October 1 - @Panda333 @lingre @Lizzie @JessTucker04 @ypease
October 2
October 3
October 4
October 5
October 6
October 7 @MwtRBP @Joyfuljourney @LaLasQuest
October 8 @DaisyJane @aurilove @Ng4345 @Me!
October 9 @grammie @SandyH
October 10 @alyons23
October 11 @Little Debbie 77 @Nonnaof4 @antodd
October 12
October 13
October 14
October 15 ) @pssk @sferen @nomorefattypatty
October 16
October 17 @Sheila62 @FORTHELOVEOFLIFE
October 18 @SassyTwin
October 19
October 20
October 21
October 22
October 23 @JamieSH @MIchelle Rosanna
October 24 @Sarah1216
October 25
October 26
October 27
October 28 @Losing for Jack @Cherylmilla @Mikeyy
October 29 @ @Peggymacb @vanessalongano2
October 30 @Tiffgarcia22
October 31 @stacyguerra

Thanks for putting that together! Look forward to following everyone through the process.


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Hey all, I am 22 months about and was getting my work up for a Tummy Tuck only to find out I’m pregnant! Besides being freaked out by the fact that I’m having a baby at 42 after a gastric sleeve.... I’m surprised and getting used to the idea. My major concern is how will this progress? At 22 months out I am still eating 4 ounces three times a day averaging about 750-900 calories has anyone gotten pregnant? Any issues?

Pre-op diet programs vary all over the map from many months (!) of liquids to nothing special at all; some will vary depending upon procedure or patient's BMI. Your doc only requiring for the VSG may indicate that he is quite comfortable doing the RNY, but less so doing the VSG. More typical is something on the order of what Chiptress is doing - a low calorie meal or two (lean meat and veg, or low cal frozen dinner) and a Protein Shake or two; the all liquid seems to be less common, but we hear a lot more about them because they are so objectionable.

I think it was day 8 or 9 before I could comfortably lie flat. I don't even have a recliner so I had to grin it and bear it. Just remember that this will pass. You're going through one of the toughest stages of this journey but an end is in sight.