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Sleeve 3/1/2016

Sleeve to Bypass revision with gallbladder removal and hiatal hernia repair due to GERD. Highest weight 298-300. Currently 169

Goal 155-160 and lifelong maintaining. We can do this!!!

Water bottles help me. I count the number I need for the day and out them on them on the counter. Then in the lunch box. I notice I can drink tea without sugar so use a bottle for a tea bag. Like the other person said those big cups fill them up. Put a water app or timer on your phone. I have to eat less to drink but you need the water.

Does your doctor have a dieticians? If not see one.

I added what the dietician gave me this week. Hope it helps. Hang in there

Class- Pre- OP PostGastricBypassSleeveDiet.docx

I must say that I am greatful and thankful for the ability to have the surgery the sleeve and the revision and other repairs ( gallbladder removal and hernia repair. It's all a blessing. Despite the post operative complications. It's better than bring morbidly obese and living 300 plus is difficult on the heart, joints, kidney, liver, mind and soul. And you know society treats obese people very different ( cruel). I'm thankful that 169 now. No pre diabetes, no pre heart issues no more shots in the knees and feet. No more depression medicine. I feel 100 percent better. This complication stuff will not steal my joy. Please don't let your issues steal your courageous spirit and new life joy. Work with your doctor, dieticians, therapist, pray and be easy on yourself. Use the supporters like this group. And others. Stay focused on why you made the life change.

Perhaps there are other changes that we need to seriously consider. Surgery won't fix it all but it's a great tool. Follow what doctors say and don't feel bad to say you need help or have a memory issue, naseau, complications can be addressed.

Be careful with yourself and listen to your body, heart, mind and soul.

Ask others going through the same thing and don't be embarrassed. This is life and we got this surgery to live more abundantly. If you mentioned your challenges to someone and they make fun of it or say you took the easy way out....stop sharing your journey with them. Non supportive people aren't helpful during major life changes.

keep being optimistic. Im hopeful that in time I'll be recalling things better.

Please Let me know what you did to overcome any of the post operative things.

Give yourself some credit and pat yourself on the back for making the decision to get healthier.

I think that it would be good to give your self grace. Be kind. Your body is not just going through a shock it's an entire way of life that you are changing. So make an effort to stay positive and optimism is key. food intake should follow the dieticians recommended foods.

You will loose weight. And to keep it off follow the plan like your life depends on it.

Hang in there. And perhaps Journal your feelings and track your food.

All the best,

Greetings everyone,

I hope that all is well for everyone reading this. Whatever is not going the best, prayers for improved circumstances soon.

Question:

I had gastric sleeve revision to by pass, gall bladder removal and hiatal hernia repair. I had severe GERD and that hernia made me sick not to mention the gallbladder attacks. I had inflammation from my esophagus to my intestines. Like inflammatory bowel. I was taking prednisone, bentyl, prilosec, amitiza. Lord it was rough.

I had the revision 9/9/2020 and it was rough. All the surgeries at once was a blessing. I didn't want to keep going back and forth. I'm able to eat small meals and have less naseau. I eat salmon a small piece, g reek yogurt, spinach, plant based bacon, Peanut Butter, , Protein Shakes.

It's been a big adjustment. I'm having difficulty Remembering things and tingling hands, Constipation and mood swings. Tired.

The doctor said constipation is normal take milk of magnesium, moods and hormones have to adjust. Takes time to build stamina back up. Tingling hands and lethargy could be malabsorption of nutrients and Vitamins.

However, they said problems remembering things at 90 days out has not been common. Anyone have this issue? I had an appointment today, took lab work and scheduled a consultation with neurologist.

I supervise first responders. Being back at work has been challenging with the post operative issues.

Anyone experience this?

I had the sleeve done 4 years ago. Lost 115 pounds. Gained about 20 pounds over the last year. I ended up with severe GERD, hiatal hernia and gallstones that cause severe pain. 9/6 I had the surgeries to fix all that which includes the bypass. It's been an interesting month. The healing process is different. food going down too fast will definitely be coming back up (vomiting). Anything not chewed will be coming back up. Premier Protein is smooth enough to stay down. Soups like French onion, chicken noodle (minute the noodles) veggie Soup. Salmon. 2 good Yogurt and high Protein high Fiber oatmeal. Stays down for me. It's a big adjustment. I know that this is just a phase that we go through. I can eat boiled eggs now too. Eat slowly-chew slowly-swallow slowly. Drink 60 ounces of Water. Follow the doctors orders. You'll loose weight

I've seen people successfully keep the weight off with both. They stick to the high protein/low carb and don't eat anything they did before ( that made them obese....like breads, maccoroni, rice, flour, sugar, fried foods).

How are you all managing Constipation? That's been interesting.

Take care and give yourselves room to adjust. Things will get better. We make the best of the tool ( bypass) and it will work for us. Everything will workout for the greater good. We deserve healthy and happy lives and we embrace them daily.

Hope that all goes well. I had an upper endoscopy and it didn't show the GERD but I know that it's there. I chew gum after meals and take omperazole when I get really bad. Suggestion: Eat light with no grease and nothing fatty. Hang in there

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Yes those are the best choices!

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I have to remind myself of this daily

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How did you get obese? Whatever you did before has to be a lifestyle change so your weight loss will be long term. Note: if eating fast-food made you fat don't eat it after surgery or same thing will happen

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Protein and veggies... decrease any junk food and limit bread, rice, pasta

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No regrets it's a blessing that you have to work on maintaining.

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