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Your insurance might not require a waiting period but they might have several of things you have to do before surgery. A psych eval, meeting with the dietitian so many times and meeting with your doctor several times before they will approve surgery. You’ll probably have to have another sleep test since yours was over a decade ago. But sometimes they are done at home. You wear a monitor for 1 to 2 nights at home. From that they determine if you have sleep apnea.
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3 months post mini gastric bypass. What do you guys think of my progress, diet and workout? Any feedback or suggestions?
toodlerue replied to pacific007's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
You are doing great! When have you lost 72 pounds in one month? Stop beating yourself up.! -
Your body has just been through major trauma & is still healing & adjusting to your new normal! It’s gonna take a couple of weeks. Listen to your body & don’t do too much too soon!
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Feeling frustrated and demoralized
toodlerue replied to Yahoo's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’m confused. When did you have surgery? March 29th was yesterday. -
Hiatal Hernia surgery before Gastric Bypass?
toodlerue replied to AmandaD.'s topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Everyone’s surgon is different. If yours is large then maybe he does need to do them at different times. My HH surgery was years ago & the recovery was pretty easy. When I had my GB my esophagus was it an L-shaped. I’m retired, the surgery itself was pretty easy. It’s getting your body used to your new stomach and your new way of eating. You are going to be weak for about a week to 10 days afterwards because your body is just gone through major change. -
10 years since Gastric Bypass, and putting weight back on !
toodlerue replied to Maria Hamilton's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Surgon told us (my daughter & I) that if that happens go back to a full liquid diet for 2 weeks & then start eating the way he told us at the beginning. No more then 3.5 oz at a time, 3 meals a day with small healthy snacks in between. Or check out the Fast metabolism diet by Haylie Pomroy. Even though there is no way I can eat as much food as she wants a person to eat. Following each of her phases in ordered helped me get down to my goal weight! -
What does 'feeling full' mean to you?
toodlerue replied to Jillian K8's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
That sounds awful! Your poor tiny tummy. It’s probably your tummy being worried that is gonna come back up too. Take small “bites” of pudding slowly & a couple of minutes apart & see if that helps. I hope you feel better soon! -
It might just take more time. Try again in a few days. For the 1st year my daughter couldn’t eat chicken without it upsetting her tummy. Now she has no problems eating anything! She is 4.5 years out. The only problem I have is getting sick when I eat too much! I am 5 years out.
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Solid foods - did I eat too much?
toodlerue replied to amylittlelbs's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
My surgeon said to not eat more than 3.5oz of food so I always weigh my food when I’m at home. If I do eat too much I’m miserable & have the through up sometimes. I’m almost 5 years out. -
New here - Hello! Just starting the journey
toodlerue replied to Ashhh's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Welcome Ash, best of luck on your journey! -
Anyone have the hiatal hernia repair with gastric bypass?
toodlerue replied to PaperFlowers's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had hiatal hernia repair done at the same time. I don’t think my recovery was any different because of that. -
I already eat almost nothing, how will this help me?
toodlerue replied to 100+'s topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had a gastric bypass because of medical issues. I had a fundolipication that had failed after about 8 years ago. This left my esophagus in an L shape & made it hard for food to go down. My surgeon is one of the top Thorasic surgeons in the country. He told me to get all my info on the internet 🙄 He said that a Roux n y would permanently fit my problem. Because it was a medical problem & not just to loose weight I didn’t have to do all of the things weight loss people do. I did loose 70 pounds then put 15 back on. I think my body has settled on the weight that it is happy at. I know if I go over that my digestive tract will be unhappy. -
Muscular Weakness after Bypass?
toodlerue replied to brownp16's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
This is baffling. How much exercise do you do each week? -
Size of what you put in your mouth to chew?
toodlerue replied to bypass24jan2023's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I think of it as cutting the food into toddler size pieces. -
Complications 11 yrs after surgery
toodlerue replied to Mia2515's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have not gone through any of this before. Just wanted to say how sorry I am. Your story breaks my heart. You thought you made this decision for all the right reasons & then something like this comes up years & years later. I pray this can all be resolved soon & that a doctor can figure out what you need to make you whole again. -
Yes! I had them too. I think it’s from not eating any solid food. Hang in there. In the end it wi be worth it!
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When were you cleared for more intensive exercise after RNY bypass?
toodlerue replied to bypass24jan2023's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Cleared at 6 weeks but still didn’t really feel like doing that much. 1 1/2 after surgery I discover Pilates & absolutely love it! -
Sleeve revision to bypass 2/6.
toodlerue replied to nicholeweller's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had a bypass & use the patch vitamins. I am almost 5 years out & haven’t had any problems with blood work. I take enough meds/supplements as it is & don’t want to add another thing to swallow. I know they are expensive but totally worth it to me. -
Bruising and dizziness/hot flashes
toodlerue replied to serene6's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Both can be caused by dehydration. I know it’s hard to get an all of your water the first two months. Try setting a timer on your phone to remind you to drink every 15 minutes. I still use my timer and I’m almost 5 years out from surgery. -
Puréed option (Australia)
toodlerue replied to bypass24jan2023's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
That’s a really cool service. Best of luck with it. -
So happy for you! We will be here for you as you prepare & after the surgery too!
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How fast can you eventually eat?
toodlerue replied to bypass24jan2023's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’m almost 5 years out. Sometimes I have to remind myself to eat slower because my 3.5 oz of food can be gone too quickly. Sitting down (not standing up at the counter) & putting my fork down between bites helps a lot. We eat at the couch a lot (it’s just me & my husband) so I cut all my meet up before we sit down. I really have to remind myself to slow down then! When I’m done eating I will swish some water in my mouth & swallow. It helps to get the taste of the food out of my mouth & any little partials that may be hiding in my teeth out. BTW: I still weight my food when I’m at home. I don’t go over 3.5 oz. I know if I eat more then that I will be uncomfortably full & have to lay down! -
Exercise first few weeks
toodlerue replied to bypass24jan2023's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
MOST surgeons recommend not doing anything except walking for 6 weeks. -
My daughter & I both had bypass. We both have GERD & that is the only way to go if you have GERD. She started at 305 & lost 150 lbs & has kept it off for 4 years. I started at 200 & have lost 70lbs & have kept it off for almost 6 years. A lot of people have the sleeve revised to a bypass because of GERD. What does your doctor recommend for you?
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Sometimes my food is gone from my place sooner than I anticipated. I have to remind myself to chew my food more, eat slower & enjoy the food more.