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Hi there! I’m one month out from my VSG surgery and I’ve lost 47 lbs (21 before, 26 after). I’m still about 48 lbs from the weight I was 20 years ago, but my wedding ring is really loose. The fat had gone all around the ring, but not right under it. I’m wondering if the fat will remodel under my rings so they will fit again, or if I will need to get them resized.

Thanks!

HW 255
SW 234 (5/9/18)
CW 208

Okay, so I have never had hemorrhoids prior to surgery that were bothersome. I have had 2 children so yes I have them. So now every time I go poop I am in horrible pain because of the hard stool and the hemorrhoids. It took me 7 hours to poop today and I was so sick to my stomach I couldn't work. I felt like I gave birth to my 3rd child. What are people doing for hemorrhoids now that the stool is hard. I was in tears I was in so much pain. I am still bleeding from when I did finally go. I can't sit on a chair without being in pain. Thanks in advance for constructive advice.

I got some gourmet Soups from a local grocery store that makes them homemade. I put them in the blender with some unflavored Protein powder and a bit of chicken stock if they need to be thinned out. I have that for lunch and dinner or thinned greek yogurt. For my liquids I rotate solid liquids (protein shakes) and clear liquids a cup for a cup kind of thing.

The first 48 hours was pretty difficult for me too. Gas pains and some weird spasms in my chest wall muscles as well as soreness and just generally feeling tired and upset. Got Tylenol with Codeine (liquid) and Zofran (dissolves on tongue) for pain and nausea which helped. They gave me a one ounce plastic cup and I had to drink every 20 minutes. My husband took it upon himself to keep filling it up and writing it down as I drank it...such a pest about it. I did get up and walk a few times....felt a little dizzy so I had a walker which made me feel old. Once I got home it was better and by the 3rd day I felt pretty good.
Hang in there!! I survived and you will too!!

Ask them for a different med too. They can find something good. The IV ibuprofen (Tramadol) was really good for me, better than the morphine PCA.

I was wondering the same thing, What does your daughter say about what Vitamins are best absorbed?

I have endometriosis as well. I did not have a hysterectomy as I am 26 and do not have children (What the Doctors say because I have tried getting one a lot). However, I have an IUD which helps with my period. Even with not having a period as much, I still get random pain in the area for about 1 week. I get a sharp stabbing pain like my period is coming on the left or right side of my pelvis.
Unfortunately, due to the damage that was done to my surrounding organs, I was advised that I would have pain randomly for the rest of my life. It is not much I can do about it. However, they have suggested that staying active does help alleviate the pain.

I had severe endometriosis which resulted in a total hysterectomy 4 years ago. My sleeve was done in Nov 2017 and I haven’t had any problems. Before my sleeve I would have random abdominal pain but I haven’t had any since. Hope all goes well for you!

Hi everyone! I am 37 years old and had a total hysterectomy 2 years ago due to endometriosis. The endo was really bad on my bladder and kidney's giving me horrible pain. Well since my hysterectomy my pain level is slim to none, that it until about a month ago. I have been on my pre-biratric surgery diet and have lost 15 pounds. Since this pain started, I did a little research and found that some people get the endometriosis pain back and/or worse with losing weight due to the hormones that are released during weight loss.
My question is, has anyone gone through anything like this? With me only being in pre-op right now, I am wondering how bad the pain gets with the post-op weight loss?
I understand my story is kind of unique, so anyone with any kind of advise with an experience close to this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!!

I had a similar problem at first. I was very constipated and when it finally worked it's way to the door it was too big and too hard to come out. I actually had to use my finger to break it up and assist it to come out. I know this is all disgusting but if you are stopped up it could be very dangerous you need to get it taken care of sooner than later. I now take a double dose of Miralax 2 to 3 times a week just to make sure I don't get plugged up again.

I’m on the other side now. Everything went well and I’m feeling pretty good

well for some reason it wasn't letting me quote anyone...but here it goes...

I have been thinking of how I would tell my story. It isn’t the normal story. It isn’t a happy one.
On Thursday, May 31st, I had RNY bypass surgery. I stayed the night in the hospital and was released the next day in the late afternoon.
I went home, my kids happy to see me and that the surgery was over, and I felt the same. My mom took them to eat bc I fell asleep in the recliner, and why would she think I wasn’t able to walk since I was walking earlier in the day.
I woke up to get my dogs some food…I was super weak in the legs and when I turned around to get back in the chair I fell straight back on my tile floor. I peed myself…I don’t think I passed out really but I defiantly lost my bearings. Of course “hey siri” wasn’t responding so I had to find my phone in a haze. I crawled my way to the bathroom…I actually thought I did more than pee myself but when I checked my pants it was a huge blood clot and fresh red blood…and then a ton more in the toilet. I tried to call a couple of friends that I assumed would be in town but were out for the evening so I called my mom away from dinner. When she arrived she saw what state I was in (pale and bleeding) she immediately tended to me and my 11 year old son cleaned up my urine... he never should have ever had to do that! My mom frantically trying to clean me up and figure out what to do, I somehow had enough wits about me to tell her to dial 911…
When the paramedics arrived I was a light, light beige color and barley a pulse. My veins were so collapsed they couldn’t start an IV …they were struggling….my pulse was super faint and and blood pressure almost bottomed out.
I ended up losing more than half my total blood volume. 4 bags of blood and 2 bags of plasma later. I’m alive. Not the way the surgery was supposed to go. I am home now, having some double vision so its been hard to see my phone so I had wait until I was more alert and with my computer. So tomorrow is one week since my surgery.

It's weird to think how we get used to seeing certain people on here. I get so nervous when they don't check in within a few days after surgery. I would like to think I'll check in the same day, but who knows...lol


Yeah, everyone feels like family around here. Very easy to become a worry wart. I hope to feel well enough to check in when my day comes, lol. I will definitely try

It's weird to think how we get used to seeing certain people on here. I get so nervous when they don't check in within a few days after surgery. I would like to think I'll check in the same day, but who knows...lol

Hi everyone I have surgery on the 27 of this month. Getting ready to start my pre op diet in 6 days, the last 3 days is a liquid diet not looking forward to that. Any tips would be great. Hope everyone is well and happy.

Hello. I’m in Australia so I went to the local private hospital. It’s been good so far, I was well hydrated before the procedure and have been on drips since. I’m going home tonight. My surgeon likes to keep people a few days post to up your fluids before they send you home.
If I keep drinking as well as I have been I will be good, now the focus is Protein. I’m one of the lucky ones, I can still drink, and enjoy, Water.
My weight gain was due to bad food choices, overeating and neglecting my health. My nutritionist has told me to stay on liquids for another week and then purée/soft for 4 weeks. I’ve been told to stick to 1/2 cup per meal of food rich in protein.

In Australia if you have a medical certificate that states you’re not fit for work, then you can’t be at work. Doesn’t matter where it stems from, the issue is that a medical professional has made the assessment you are not fit to work. You can then access your leave. If I went onto my roof and jumped off and broke a bone, no one would say you “elected” to jump off the roof therefore you can’t access sick leave while your bone heals. I’m sorry that you’re supervisors are putting you through this. Do you have a union you can contact to get more info on the law around this?

I’m on Day #2 post op. Came home yesterday. Sipping Water and Protein Drink. No nausea. Walking a little on my block 2 times today. Taking 5 ml liquid OxyContin for pain. My surgical abdominal pain makes it hard to get up and down. I can’t get out of bed by myself at all. My abdominal muscles just aren’t working at all. Surgical gas in my chest improving. All in all, I’m doing as well as I expected so far.

I am 2 days post op and I can’t believe how good I feel! I’m very medicated & sleepy but I’m up walking around, sitting up in bed or my recliner. Yes, I’m still sore but I walk, walk, walk. I think this helps tremendously. All in all, for 2 days out, I am happily surprised at how well I feel. My husband was so emotional when I went in and when I came out, he started crying. I found this weird because I’ve never seen him cry, in all these years. I guess it just means I’m super loved & supported! Love you all and I wish you the best of luck.

Hey all. I went in at 1015a and was out at. 330. Soreness is all I’m experiencing that God

I’m all hooked up to the IV and waiting to go in for surgery!!! Woohoo!!! I think I have about an hour and a half to wait since my surgery isn’t until 9:30. Good luck to everyone having their surgeries today!

Sheesh, I woke up to STAPLES! Zombie bite scars, totally rad!

Chapstick. I was asleep half the time do my iPad was REALLY useful for my poor husband who just waited all day for me to get discharged. BIG STRETCHY pants to go home in. They give you everything else and it probably depends how long you stay. I was there maybe 18 hours MAX. I DID leave a blanket, a pillow and a bucket and water bottle in my car for the ride home (still cold here then) Good luck!

Sorry you are running into that hurdle. Get a new pcp. I told mine yesterday that I was having the surgery in Mexico. She was thrilled and gave me a hug and said she was looking forward to following my care after surgery. Find a new doc that cares more about your health. You may also want to check with your health insurer to see if they can find you a doctor. Good luck!

I had my second dietician appointment today..lost 7 lbs! I have a letter of support (tomorrow), endoscopy (June 15), and my last dietician appointment (July 6), then it's off to the insurance company for pre-approval!
Fingers crossed I have no issues getting a letter of support, and I don't drop anymore weight (I have to maintain or I drop my BMI to 39).
Penciled in tentatively for July 23rd or July 30th.
Started this Journey May 10th, man it's going fast!
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