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My Dr said ibuprofen was ok temporarily for post op pain but I found Tylenol enough!

Well congratulations, I hope when I see my bariatric Surgeon Tuesday morning I get such good news. You see I started on my bariatric trek in August 2015 and so very 😫. I just want it to be over so very very much. I have never wavered in wanting it, even when people said I didn't deserve it for many,reasons. I have heard I'm too old, in too bad a shape, too depressed, not committed enough, because I'm a widow, I'd have to go to the next big city instead in my town, by continuing to desire it I would knock a deserving younger person out of place, because I'm silly and foolish, because,God created me obese I'd make him mad, I selfish thinking,only of myself not the impact on the family. All these from people I once regarded friends or family. But guess what? I'm still going through,with it, I want,to do it for my health and a chance for a future. And if that makes them sad they'd better get a happy transplant cause I've had too much doom and despair around me to last a lifetime! When I get,my official date I will cry first and then Celebrate. If that makes me emotionally unstable, so be it!😪😛

Was just curious if your hunger signals change after surgery? So far I haven’t had my traditional hunger pains like stomach growling, just seem to have an empty feeling that is hard to describe? I don’t know if this will change down the road when I’m back on solids or if this is the new normal? Anyone else experience this?

Thank you for responding! Your right about losing weight under these conditions are less then ideal, I feel like it’s basically starvation at this point! It’s a chore to get all liquids in daily. I am hoping once I get on real food this will get better?

Mine was July 5 th as well! So far so good! Which surgery did you have?

That’s good to hear! Mine is Thursday, nervous 😬

I’m 61, just had RNY July 5/18. Been really sore, like someone kicked me in the stomach but getting better every day. I already hate the Protein Shakes cause they are so sweet along with Protein Water, sugar free popsicles, SF Jello too much sweet. Need to mix things up a bit. Had some strained thin Low fat cream of mushroom Soup last night and it finally felt like I had some real food!

Oh wow, I can’t even imagine what you have been through. Your boss has no right to stop you from going back to work because you gained weight it might even be illegal? I’m so sorry for your loss. Maybe someone else can give you some guidance who is familiar with employee rights in your area?
Good luck to you.

July 5 th. I have had mixed emotions but seem to be getting calmer as it gets closer.

Stalls. It just sucks when I wake up and number on the scale is the same as yesterday.
Social eating and drinking. I never realized how much socializing is around food and i just feel so uneasy in these situations at the moment.
Fear of not losing the weight/gaining all of it back/not being successful. It's always at the back of my mind.

There seem to be a fair amount of revisions from sleeve to RNY because of the same issues?

July 5 th here! I think we have the same date?  Although I see this was posted on the sleeve forum I’m going for RNY cause of GERD.

I was told avoid caffeine because it can cause acid problems and can dehydrate you, but caffeine free is ok.  I think this is just while your stomach is healing and pre op so you can get the headaches behind you before the surgery?

Yes, that was what I was thinking too! It would be good for purée for sure!

I was told avoid caffeine because it can cause acid problems and can dehydrate you, but caffeine free is ok.  I think this is just while your stomach is healing and pre op so you can get the headaches behind you before the surgery?

Yes July 5th! Hello rebirthday buddy [emoji1]

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July 5 th here! I think we have the same date?  Although I see this was posted on the sleeve forum I’m going for RNY cause of GERD.

Will do, you are very pretty in your picture, one of these days I'll post one. I have been fighting so,long for this , I told Tomkitten , I look old and drawn and my colors off. He said Mom you're just tired today, you're really pretty,to,me and I don't think you're old. See why I keep him around? He loves me and has faith in me even on days that I feel absolutely unlovable. He says my day is coming soon and I am going to rock this! And I have to believe he is right about all this.👉👸👈🇺🇸

Mashed potatoes are part of MANY approved post-op plans. I ate a ton of them. Didn't hinder my weight loss at all.
We are at the mercy of an emerging science...doctors and nutritionists have their own ideas and prejudices...but the hard science has yet to written for these very grey waters.
Best to work with your group and follow their instructions. but be careful about believing you have the one answer for all....because chances are pretty good none of us do:)

I know this is an old post but this so applies to me right now being less then a week away from surgery. I feel all these things you wrote about. I wonder how you are doing 3 years later? I’m so glad this thread was revived!

Hello, turned 55 in May and I am having RnY on Tuesday! I was really nervous earlier this week but now feel at peace and ready 👍🏻 best wishes to those of you scheduled for next week and beyond.

I was 57 when I started this journey now I am 60 and surgery is July 5!

Cheri-J. I am also 56. I'm dreaming of a world of no arthritis! While I know that won't happen, I know my
flexibility and movement will increase and my pain level decrease.
So, for all of you, what do you think the biggest advantage of being 50 something when you have bypass is? Biggest disadvantage? Biggest struggle?
From my pre-op perspective, I think the biggest advantages are that I'm mature enough (theoretically) to know what I'm committing to and that while I do want to look and feel better in my body, my driving motivation is health and living the second half of my life well.
Disadvantage - I spent so many years in physical and emotional pain and bondage- always fighting with my weight and losing. There are ways in which I've done irreparable harm to my body.
Biggest struggle - this will probably change after surgery but right now it's probably that investigate and analyze and over-investigate and over-analyze.
Best wishes to all you 50 and 60's wherever you are in your journey. Let's stay in touch. Sometimes I feel like the majority of people here are getting sleeves (which makes me over-analyze! Lol) or are half my age! Love learning from them but also treasure insight and support of others who are in my situation.

Can you start a forum for seniors?

You are all such a good source of inspiration! So glad I found this community, I’m learning so much! 💕