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Lynda486

Gastric Bypass Patients
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  1. 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!
  2. Lynda486

    One week post op, ugh

    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!
  3. Lynda486

    500.5lb Guy now down to 316!

    You have done fantastic! You are an inspiration!
  4. Lynda486

    * HELP HOW many days in hospital???

    I had my surgery on the 16th and was in until the 20th. I had some complications through. Good luck!
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    September 2019 🍂🍁

    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!
  6. 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
  7. 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?
  8. I am so happy to hear you are doing so well!
  9. So how did the big group that all had surgery on the 17th do? I have not been on a great deal.
  10. Lynda486

    Still in the hospital

    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 🍂🍁

    I feel no hunger, but I am thirsty
  12. I don't know why that just posted I am just checking in the this weeks surgery buddies, hope everyone is doing well!
  13. Lynda486

    Still in the hospital

    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!
  14. Lynda486

    Still in the hospital

    Thank_you! Sent from my SM-J727V using BariatricPal mobile app
  15. Lynda486

    Still in the hospital

    Thanks so much, I think o get to go home today [emoji2] Sent from my SM-J727V using BariatricPal mobile app
  16. 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!
  17. Lynda486

    Tomorrow it happens

    Thank-you so much! I really appreciate the information and support you provide!
  18. Lynda486

    Tomorrow it happens

    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!
  19. 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.
  20. Lynda486

    3 days away!!!!

    For sure! I am keeping busy by doing house work today and getting everything together for the hospital. I hope I sleep tonight!
  21. Lynda486

    3 days away!!!!

    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!
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    3 days away!!!!

    My surgery is also on Monday!
  23. Lynda486

    Cookbook/Recipe Recimmendations

    Pinterest has a lot of Bariatric recipes!
  24. Lynda486

    September 2019 🍂🍁

    I am getting nervous for sure, I start my liquid diet tomorrow!
  25. Lynda486

    Just got the call!

    I developed gastritis, then they found a fistula, and also GERD. I got my original sleeve in 1998.

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