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This is not easy for you, I know. Try this: every time you have a good temptation knocking at your mental door, say to yourself "Too Bad but That food is on Vacation. Not expecting him to return soon". Then do something else, walk, turn on tv and see if you can find a low impact exercise show. I have Spectrum/Time Warner and there is a Senior Citizen one , sometimes I just March in place, go wash your hands, you might not be cleared to vacuum but how about dusting? If your house isn't dusty come to mine, I have gas heat and 2 cats, one must be shedding some winter fur. Go lurk on Bariatric Pal if all else fails, see if anyone has a problem you've already solved, if so, give them your advice. My former bariatric surgeon didn't love me like he should, didn't respect me enough to do my surgery. Guess I could have started a thread about that,but I didn't. He may think he's well rid of me, well jokes on him because I KNOW I'm well rid of him. I've lived too long to hang around a man who don't want me, be it professionally or out in the real world. I'll take,my little hand, wave my little hand and say Bye Bye Dr M, you had your chance, you blew it then I 'll give him the thought of what a door can do to him. I don't get peeved often but when I do I'm H*** on Heels. So pfft on him , and while I'm thinking of that I'm not hungry at all. Make your own kind of music today because only you,know the right song to sing. And I'll catch you on the flip side!

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That sounds horrible and I'm sorry you are going through that. I will preface this with I'm not a doctor, but I think you should also consider seeing a different surgeon. You are "rejecting the sleeve" and "revision to RNY" both sound like complete bullsh!t explanations for what your going through and read more like "I don't know what the problem is" and "I really only do two surgeries, so if the first is causing an issue lets try the other."

What is actually happening inside? If its kinking, what is causing the kinking? These are the questions that they should be able to answer before making any recommendation for more surgery.
Also on a separate note an EGD is a test, what procedure are they actually doing to temporarily address the issue?

Yes plenty of people heal slowly, try to measure your own progress not by how how quickly things go but by how sustainable the changes are
Like the other posters suggested they different kinds until something works
I still can't stomach the shakes (unless in coffee ) and I'm 5 months out.
EVERYONE is different
Safe recovery
VSG 11/17
HW 270
SW 238
CW 185
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Yes you are NORMAL! No matter how hard you study, plan and want something there is a little bit of unknown still there[emoji37]You would not be human if you didn't have ambivalent feelings the DAY before. Just watch me, my time should and hopefully will be May and the Brave Little Engine that Could will have her own whimwahs. Sure I can talk the talk but can I truly walk the walk when it's time? Sure hope so! You have to tell yourself,you are doing the right thing at the right time and for the right reasons. Mine may or may not be exactly the same but they are right for me. And yours will be for you. And if you cry when you read this, that's perfectly okay, Smile through your tears, you are [emoji179] on Bariatric Pal, you are all of our friend and you definitely matter! Now sit back, let the Bariatric Godmother give you a hug. Feeling all better? Good[emoji13]and[emoji173]
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Yesterday I had my 2 week, post-op followup with my surgeon. He was extremely pleased with my progress, 60lbs down since I first met him, 40 since I started liquid only, 20 since the morning of surgery. My incisions are healing wonderfully and he approved me to start eating soft foods. One meal a day this week with 2 shakes, next week 2 meals and 1 shake, and so forth. I was so excited, went straight home and made myself a small omelet, 2oz of egg whites and a tiny bit of mozzarella. It tasted like the best meal I had ever eaten, even without any seasoning (I thought salt and pepper might be a little harsh so decided to leave it bland).
Also spoke to him about last weeks issue with sluggishness and all, he said it is likely because I became overly ketoic, dropping 40lbs in 4 weeks on liquid only and struggling with daily Protein Shakes in the last 2, likely slowed my system down. I was instructed if I feel like that again to get a small amount of sugar, either some apple juice or Gatorade. When I was feeling it on Friday I had a small glass of apple juice and the improvement was almost instantaneous.
Now that I'm on real foods, I shouldn't have that issue anymore, but it's good to know that it isn't that uncommon of an issue and can be easily remedied. But the last 3 days I've felt better then I have in, I don't even know how long. I have a ton more energy, I'm sleeping through the night... and best of all, today I'm at work wearing a suit that hasn't fit me in almost 11 years.
Anyway, thank you everyone for all of the support on here...

You will do great tomorrow!!! Excited for you!!!! Keep us in the loop:) [emoji4]

I am 6 weeks post-op and just realized that I haven't been HUNGRY for the past few days. Just a bit hungry. I am thrilled. I guess the cravings are at bay for the time being, so I don't spend any time thinking about food. YEAH! After hearing about the hunger honeymoon, I thought I had gotten a raw deal. (I realize it's head hunger, but it all feels the same from the inside) It all feels so much more do-able now.

I go in at 5:30am and surgery is at 7:30am! Just gotta get through this whole day of my clear liquids!

Thanks hope all goes well for you & you get a date!!!

Actually June 5🤪. Sorry I do am a stylist taking off 9/10 that’s all I can before I have to back to work.... hoping it’s enough! Best wishes to all of you!

Actually June 5🤪. Sorry I do am a stylist taking off 9/10 that’s all I can before I have to back to work.... hoping it’s enough! Best wishes to all of you!

If this is how it is before surgery.... how will it be after? Just a thought.

A very smart doctor said regarding divorce after WLS “ it makes a good marriage better & a bad marriage worse” I agree!

Hello it’s been years since I have written anything or commented. I had a lap band in 7/2012 & removed 8/13 due to nausea, choking& vomiting. Extreme psi entire time where port was ! This was a hard year. I vowed never to revisit Bariatric surgery again. Well - I started a new journey oct of 2017.... now on the road to a sleeve procedure my 6 months is up in April ... I am a nervous wreck but I have many health reason to try to do this!!! I will keep you updated. I personally would never recommend a lap band But that being said it had worked for some .. best future to all!!

Hello it’s been years since I have written anything or commented. I had a lap band in 7/2012 & removed 8/13 due to nausea, choking& vomiting. Extreme psi entire time where port was ! This was a hard year. I vowed never to revisit Bariatric surgery again. Well - I started a new journey oct of 2017.... now on the road to a sleeve procedure my 6 months is up in April ... I am a nervous wreck but I have many health reason to try to do this!!! I will keep you updated. I personally would never recommend a lap band But that being said it had worked for some .. best future to all!!