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I am now one week post op and pretty miserable still. My surgery was 9/16 and I was in the hospital until 9/20. The surgery had a complication of my gallbladder had started to disintegrate so they took that as well as my entire stomach. I was so inflamed I could hardly move. By Wednesday they had to send me down for several tests because I couldn't draw a deep breath and was actually gasping for air, my torso felt so tight. So I had a swallow test, a chest Xray and then finally a CT of my chest and abdomen. Then to get me out of bed more they threatened me with a broncos copy. I did eventually improve and was able to leave on the 20th weighing 15 pounds more than the day of surgery! I have lost about 9 pounds of it so far and just spoke to the Surgeons office and they agreed it was fluid, probably due to all the things they did during surgery. I do feel better everyday, but it is slow going. I realize this is going to be a tough road, but worth every step in the end to be well ad healthy. Thanks for listening! P.S. My first weight lost surgery was not a sleeve as I had thought but a Vertical Banded Gastroplasty, which they stopped doing because of complications. My surgeon was surprised when he got in there!
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One week post op, ugh
Lynda486 replied to Lynda486's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Compared to you, I had it easy! I noticed a some changes yesterday and if I can see small changes each day it gives e hope. I know I will get there, thank-you for the reminder! -
500.5lb Guy now down to 316!
Lynda486 replied to Snapcase-'s topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You have done fantastic! You are an inspiration! -
* HELP HOW many days in hospital???
Lynda486 replied to New&Improved's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had my surgery on the 16th and was in until the 20th. I had some complications through. Good luck! -
September 2019 🍂🍁
Lynda486 replied to Repeatingthoughts's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was in from Monday to Friday. I agree the gas pains are terrible and I gained 15 pounds of fluid. I looked like I was 7 months pregnant with all the gas and fluid, ugh! Glad you are on the road to recovery! -
They ended up taking out my gallbladder, because was adhered to stomach. The way I understand they took my stomach. Trying to through all the get put of jail things Has several tests yesterday and there was some fluid, so off I go on a walk. Hope everyone on the 16 and 17th did ! Sent from my SM-J727V using BariatricPal mobile app
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How is everybody doing that had surgery this week?
Lynda486 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have noticed a few posts on clothing recently and wonder if it would be possible to set up a clothing swap forum? Or if it would even be feasable? -
How is everybody doing that had surgery this week?
Lynda486 replied to Lynda486's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am so happy to hear you are doing so well! -
How is everybody doing that had surgery this week?
Lynda486 replied to Lynda486's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So how did the big group that all had surgery on the 17th do? I have not been on a great deal. -
Frustr8, I did come home yesterday. I feel like I have a really tight band around my torso making it hard to draw a deep breath or move around. It is however better every day. I am actually enjoying my first protein shake (yesterday it hurt to much) I agree with you and I will find a new kind of okay! As always thank-you for you love and support!
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September 2019 🍂🍁
Lynda486 replied to Repeatingthoughts's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel no hunger, but I am thirsty -
How is everybody doing that had surgery this week?
Lynda486 replied to Lynda486's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't know why that just posted I am just checking in the this weeks surgery buddies, hope everyone is doing well! -
I am home, and glad to be here. They said a had a Vertical Banded Gastroplasty and it was done terribly. They took out all of my stomach. Just want to rest. Hugs too all for your support!
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Thank_you! Sent from my SM-J727V using BariatricPal mobile app
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Thanks so much, I think o get to go home today [emoji2] Sent from my SM-J727V using BariatricPal mobile app
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I had my pre op appointment yesterday and met with the dietitian. I got my surgery time of 5:45, I am first (gulp). I just finished 16 oz of water and a protein drink. Now to get busy and pass the time. I am getting pretty nervous!
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Thank-you so much! I really appreciate the information and support you provide!
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I am having a bypass done tomorrow. I am on a clear liquid diet and am able to have 5 protein shakes a day. BEst wishes for tomorrow!
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I can’t find the right protein shake!!!
Lynda486 replied to VSG.girl19's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been drinking Premier Protein, it has a lot of flavors, I am actually drinking decaf coffee with the vanilla protein as my creamer, not to bad. -
3 days away!!!!
Lynda486 replied to Rays of Sunshine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For sure! I am keeping busy by doing house work today and getting everything together for the hospital. I hope I sleep tonight! -
3 days away!!!!
Lynda486 replied to Rays of Sunshine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We will have to check in with one another later this week. I don't have a time for surgery , just a check in time, but I assume it will be about 7:45 or so. All this waiting is almost over! -
3 days away!!!!
Lynda486 replied to Rays of Sunshine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is also on Monday! -
Cookbook/Recipe Recimmendations
Lynda486 replied to Codyh1982's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Pinterest has a lot of Bariatric recipes! -
September 2019 🍂🍁
Lynda486 replied to Repeatingthoughts's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am getting nervous for sure, I start my liquid diet tomorrow! -
Just got the call!
Lynda486 replied to Lynda486's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I developed gastritis, then they found a fistula, and also GERD. I got my original sleeve in 1998.