ReshapingRenae

I feel like the only plus size girl to never had boobs. I started at a 52B.. maybe an A, but just wore bralettes because no one really makes a comfortable big band, small cup bra. I did have to go get new brawlettes though because I lost 3 inches in my band size, and bust measurement, since surgery.

I haven't posted for a while but I am just over three years post sleeve and thought I'd share three years in four photos with everyone here - most recent photo, top right is a few weeks old

At my 6 month mark. I was up to 310 in May and today broke 215! You can all do it!! Tried to post in the gallery but it won't give me the option to
May 17th, 2018


11/24/2018

I went into the office 3 days post op for just a couple hours to check email and make sure nothing was going crazy. Then 1 week post op I worked half days, 2 weeks post op I worked 6 hour days, the plan was to work full days three weeks post op, but got an ulcer and was unable to keep anything down. It depends solely on the type of work you do. I wasn’t sore, but getting fluids in has been practically a full time job for me and if I am distracted by work, I won’t drink like I should. If you can work short days I recommend it. It allowed me to not go stir crazy at home, not use a ton of PTO, etc

I feel like the only plus size girl to never had boobs. I started at a 52B.. maybe an A, but just wore bralettes because no one really makes a comfortable big band, small cup bra. I did have to go get new brawlettes though because I lost 3 inches in my band size, and bust measurement, since surgery.

Welcome to the group. We all start somewhere and I can’t wait to see how far your going to go!

I feel like the only plus size girl to never had boobs. I started at a 52B.. maybe an A, but just wore bralettes because no one really makes a comfortable big band, small cup bra. I did have to go get new brawlettes though because I lost 3 inches in my band size, and bust measurement, since surgery.

8 months out 202 pounds down total, 170 since surgery!

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a gastric ulcer post op? I’m three and a half weeks post op VSG and I’ve had really bad nausea starting this past Saturday. I was also unable to keep much of anything down. Finally got in to see my surgeon yesterday and also had a barium swallow test, blood test, And B1 injection. The barium swallow test showed that everything is fine structurally, but they did suspect a gastric ulcer. My surgeon made a call and got me into a gastroenterologist office to have an H. Pylori test. That came back negative, so we are treating like it is an ulcer. Back on carafate and two different PPIs. The NP called today to tell me my labs looked normal but they I’m going to need to go back to full liquids while this heals, which could be 4-5 weeks. That was really disheartening to hear because full liquids was really difficult for me and I’m just a few days from eating a “semi-normal” diet.

Just to clarify, this isn’t necessarily a complication from the VSG, I understand that. I could have developed it regardless... just wanted to see if anyone else has gone through it.

Thank you! Yeah, the extra weight loss will be a bonus, just a little bummed, but it’s all a process, right?

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a gastric ulcer post op? I’m three and a half weeks post op VSG and I’ve had really bad nausea starting this past Saturday. I was also unable to keep much of anything down. Finally got in to see my surgeon yesterday and also had a barium swallow test, blood test, And B1 injection. The barium swallow test showed that everything is fine structurally, but they did suspect a gastric ulcer. My surgeon made a call and got me into a gastroenterologist office to have an H. Pylori test. That came back negative, so we are treating like it is an ulcer. Back on carafate and two different PPIs. The NP called today to tell me my labs looked normal but they I’m going to need to go back to full liquids while this heals, which could be 4-5 weeks. That was really disheartening to hear because full liquids was really difficult for me and I’m just a few days from eating a “semi-normal” diet.

Just to clarify, this isn’t necessarily a complication from the VSG, I understand that. I could have developed it regardless... just wanted to see if anyone else has gone through it.

Yes!!!! It took me Eight years post gallbladder surgery to find an answer to my post gallbladder bile diarrhea. Mostly because it hasn’t been consistent. I could go months without having any and then one day a sip of Water can send me straight to the bathroom. I was sleeved two weeks ago, and haven’t taken my cholestyramine for over a year pre op because I wasn’t having issues. I find it’s much worse for me when I’m stressed or overly tired. Also, the powder is gross, but luckily when I need it I can get by with 1/2 to 1/3 a packet. I was actually planning on asking my surgeon this week about restarting it because I’m having symptoms again post op. I was almost hoping to be constipated post op or a nice change of pace! Lol!! (Sorry, dealing with this actually put in a depression for awhile because I felt chained to my house as I never knew when it would hit so I try to find humor on it when I can)

side note- it may have actually ended up saving my life because the gastro that diagnosed me insisted on a colonoscopy (at 33) and found a significantly large pre-cancerous polyp. I ended up having four colonoscopies in 18 months and am coming up for my two year check this Spring. Point being, if I had waited until the normal age to have one, it probably wouldn’t have been precancerous anymore.

I can’t take it. I can’t consume one more chemical food-like substance! Protein shakes... blah! The thought of them make me nauseous. Creamed Soup? Gross, SF pudding? Why? There is no nutritional value.

I’m 11 days post op. Feel fantastic! I’m getting in my Water, and I can drink normally. I’m on full liquids but all I really want is plain water. I have had some Greek yogurt, but two bites and I’m full. I’m lucky to finish the single serving container in a day.

Just frustrated I guess... I just want some cheese, chicken salad, and green Beans, lol

What’s the recipe?

I did it as an outpatient, but they had a nurse check on me that night and I went back to my surgeon in the morning to remove the drain — but I was self pay, so this was part of what they do to reduce costs.

Have you tried the Unjury chicken flavor? It’s at least savory instead of sweet. I mix it with Bone Broth and add some spices