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I am scheduled for sleeve revision to bypass May 2nd. Who else is having surgery and would like to support each other?

Awesome! Mine is May 2nd. Yes, Easter is absolutely a last hurrah, but I am also planning a trip to Shogun. I guess it needs to be this weekend too, so I can start dieting before my pre-op weigh in. My Dr did not say I HAD to loose weight, but suggested a 5 - 7 pound weight loss. I will give it a good try. My pre-op is Apr 30.

I had my sleeve May 2013. I still have restriction, but have not been successful in losing all the weight I wanted to. I had the sleeve surgery in order to reduce the amount of insulin I was taking, and to be healthier, not thinner. At least, that's what I told myself. I did reduce insulin from U500 to U100, via pump, and my bp evened out. However, I am about to have bypass surgery, in order to get skinny and live healthier for the next 40 years! I realize nothing will change though, unless I change my habits for the better.
My dear friend has been in every diet out there, but has had the most luck with Keto. She even just had all-over body plastic surgery to remove her excess skin. She says shes had the most energy in her life, and can think so much more clearly than ever before. For her, it's her new way of life.

Yes, I can't wait to stop having terrible heartburn! Right now, I keep tums with me at all times. I did n't know about the hiatal hernia until my surgeon took a look during a scope procedure. I am glad it's something that can be fixed.

And not all the air can be let out after surgery. That's why they want you up and walking around asap as much as possible. This is the only time they want you to fart! Take gas-x strips with you to the hospital; you just let them melt on your tongue. You would be amazed, but that gas goes all over inside, and many people (like me) will get a pain in the shoulder, and it's that gas.

It's going to be tough for me to eat to live, since I have always lived to eat!
You all are so right to think of these things. I'm so glad I have read your comments!

why do you have to bypass? Couldn't it be a hiatal hernia that can be repaired? I would ask that question before going through a process you don't really want.

Wear your loose skin like a badge of honor! It's a reminder of what a success you all are!
I have the middle 'apron', I think it's called. I've had it since pregnancy, so it's only going to get worse. Since the skin has been like that for years, surgery will be my only option after weight is lost.
My dermatologist told me years ago to use Zeazorb, a powder, in the foot care aisle. It keeps me from having skin problems. I use it anywhere there is skin to skin contact.

Wear your loose skin like a badge of honor! It's a reminder of what a success you all are!
I have the middle 'apron', I think it's called. I've had it since pregnancy, so it's only going to get worse. Since the skin has been like that for years, surgery will be my only option after weight is lost.
My dermatologist told me years ago to use Zeazorb, a powder, in the foot care aisle. It keeps me from having skin problems. I use it anywhere there is skin to skin contact.

I would report the nurse! I work at a hospital and that would not be tollerated here.
Each person is different and will react differently. I hope you will feel better quickly. I had my sleeve in Mexico, and there was not a "drink this much" rule. Hopefully you'll get to go home and rest.

So, is it going to be easier to kick sugar out of my life prior to surgery or after?
I am leaning towards after, since i won't be eating, and only mu liquids and purees for quite some time. I think I would be just miserable if I attempted to go completely off at this point. I of course have reduced, but not 100%.

I would report the nurse! I work at a hospital and that would not be tollerated here.
Each person is different and will react differently. I hope you will feel better quickly. I had my sleeve in Mexico, and there was not a "drink this much" rule. Hopefully you'll get to go home and rest.

I would report the nurse! I work at a hospital and that would not be tollerated here.
Each person is different and will react differently. I hope you will feel better quickly. I had my sleeve in Mexico, and there was not a "drink this much" rule. Hopefully you'll get to go home and rest.

Don't be! You probably have thought long and hard about this. Don't second guess yourself. We are doing this to get healthier, live longer and look better!

A peppermint can help sometimes.

Yes, I can't wait to stop having terrible heartburn! Right now, I keep tums with me at all times. I did n't know about the hiatal hernia until my surgeon took a look during a scope procedure. I am glad it's something that can be fixed.

Don't be! You probably have thought long and hard about this. Don't second guess yourself. We are doing this to get healthier, live longer and look better!

I have stocked my freezer with homemade Soups. I froze them at different stages. I kept some as broth, and blended some for puree,and then some as is. I used homemade chicken Soup, and homemade stew. For puree soups, I also made a creamy Tomato and a squash soup. I was going to make pinto Beans and freeze at the different stages, but I've read that beans are not good to have after surgery.

I would report the nurse! I work at a hospital and that would not be tollerated here.
Each person is different and will react differently. I hope you will feel better quickly. I had my sleeve in Mexico, and there was not a "drink this much" rule. Hopefully you'll get to go home and rest.

thanks to all~
I will also have the gas-x strips that melt in your mouth on hand.

I had my sleeve dome May 2013. I lost weight, but gained a bit back. I never lost much weight at all. After 5 years, I decided I am tired of being overweight! I also have a hiatal hernia to get repaired. The sleeve I did to reduce the amount of insulin I was using, and it did help. So this surgery, I am doing to get a better looking body, as well as get off other meds and maybe off my insulin pump.
Why did you decide to get bypass?

I have read that Beans are not good to eat after surgery. Anyone out there eat beans after their surgery? I had planned to make them ahead of time and freeze; some blended as puree, and some as is, for a soft food.

I would report the nurse! I work at a hospital and that would not be tollerated here.
Each person is different and will react differently. I hope you will feel better quickly. I had my sleeve in Mexico, and there was not a "drink this much" rule. Hopefully you'll get to go home and rest.

I had my sleeve May 2013. I still have restriction, but have not been successful in losing all the weight I wanted to. I had the sleeve surgery in order to reduce the amount of insulin I was taking, and to be healthier, not thinner. At least, that's what I told myself. I did reduce insulin from U500 to U100, via pump, and my bp evened out. However, I am about to have bypass surgery, in order to get skinny and live healthier for the next 40 years! I realize nothing will change though, unless I change my habits for the better.
My dear friend has been in every diet out there, but has had the most luck with Keto. She even just had all-over body plastic surgery to remove her excess skin. She says shes had the most energy in her life, and can think so much more clearly than ever before. For her, it's her new way of life.

I had my sleeve May 2013. I still have restriction, but have not been successful in losing all the weight I wanted to. I had the sleeve surgery in order to reduce the amount of insulin I was taking, and to be healthier, not thinner. At least, that's what I told myself. I did reduce insulin from U500 to U100, via pump, and my bp evened out. However, I am about to have bypass surgery, in order to get skinny and live healthier for the next 40 years! I realize nothing will change though, unless I change my habits for the better.
My dear friend has been in every diet out there, but has had the most luck with Keto. She even just had all-over body plastic surgery to remove her excess skin. She says shes had the most energy in her life, and can think so much more clearly than ever before. For her, it's her new way of life.