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O wow that is a lot different. Yes every surgeon is different and sometimes they perform the surgery different which could effect healing etc and why they want us to do different things. They all have there reasons as to why there theory is best for there surgery healing. My surgeon has been doing this for a long time and he teaches people around the world Mexico, the U.K., New Zealand and of course also in the US lol so his techniques are probably different? And he may be more lenient on advancing stages faster? But someone that was in a pre op class with he has her in full liquids for 2 weeks. So I think it may have something to do with her medical problems. And he see that certain patients can’t advance as fast? So I think he trailers his standard guide a lot of needed or certain situations.

I am feeling AMAZING today. I have no pain. I’m with my baby and we are back to our normal routine. It 6 days out from surgery. So I am very happy with results.
I weighed myself today
Starting weight 289 ( before prenop liquid)
Pre op weight day of surgery 280? I think
Current weight 270
Goal weight 155

BRAND NEW PHOTO... 130LBS DOWN.
BEFORE 322
AFTER 192 as of today.

35 years young and single 😀😀😀

Picture on the left is almost 250 pounds and the one on the right is 121.
Surgery date was 12/11/2018.

I'm approaching my 3rd year out from surgery. I've hit the gym hard for the last 8 months and I feel absolutely great! I'm loving my journey!

crazy to me

This is 1 month post op vs 14 months post op VSG. I couldn't be happier with my tool.

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I came across probably the only picture I have of me at my highest weight (the day after my VSG surgery in 2013). I'm pretty sure I deleted all the others. I avoided the camera for many years. So I put them side by side with my revision surgery (9/2019) and me at my current weight. It really opened my eyes though. And while I still might not be "skinny" I'm finally happy. It took awhile to get here. I didn't ever get down to my goal weight with VSG. I was more concerned with getting the weight off and keeping it off without regaining. And I would always either lose weight or maintain. Now that I know I can keep the weight off, I can finally focus on my goal weight. I'd be perfectly happy only losing another 20ish lbs. My goal was never to be super skinny but to be healthy and able to keep up with my son. To take him camping, hiking and fishing every summer like I did as a kid. Every time I see this picture at my largest I'm still shocked I was ever that size.

HW: 326lbs
CW: 192lbs

Day of surgery 8/5/19 VS Pic taken on 11/30/19
Slight difference but I have a long way to go!

Its Called Head games - Life has changed - You are getting healthy and should be getting happy. All of us have gone thru a big change, I am no Doctor but I think it is hormones, and the shock and Awe to the body.
You have a dog go walk him, Go do whatever you enjoy and want to do, No reason to be anxious all the time.
I crashed hard after my surgery so stay on top of it

I never lost hunger after VSG so I can not answer that question but here's what i know:
You will lose your pyloric sphincter with the conversion (which may result in accidentally giving you ability to have great volume because the filled signal may disappear so that's a consideration)
You can maintain your weight after conversion if you are diligent and careful
You may experience new bathroom habits
You may develop Vitamin deficiencies if you are not diligent and careful
Ask the surgeon if the first surgery is performed (it sounds like Cardiopexy with Ligamentum Teres) and does not work, can RNY conversion still be performed?
Link to research on Cardiopexy with Ligamentum Teres below
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277085887_Cardiopexy_with_Ligamentum_Teres_in_Patients_with_Hiatal_Hernia_and_Previous_Sleeve_Gastrectomy_An_Alternative_Treatment_for_Gastroesophageal_Reflux_Disease


ARTICULOOBESITYSURGERY (1).pdf

I had gastric sleeve I was back at my desk job in 4 days. I was just sitting pretty much all day. If it was something more strenuous I would have waited till pureed foods at 2 weeks. Just because I tried easily that first week.

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Starting this is not easy but try this for the hunger -
Split your shakes into 6 servings and also make yourself a jar of base or broth. SIp that between shakes it will kill the hunger - Once you get the surgery the hunger goes away - Also do not forget to flood yourself with Water, you can have all the water and broth you want -
Get a good base or bullion from the store try and stay away from the packaged ones loaded with salt.
As for picking at last nights dinner - Put on your big girl panties and just say no! F@#ck Food! Develop good habits now -
Last but not least do it for the little girl you are holding - Getting healthy will allow you to live longer to see her family

I feel pretty good. First thing after surgery in recovery room was a little rough, but nurses got my pain under control quickly. I think I got 3 or 4 doses of dilaudid via IV for pain the day of and day after surgery, but fter that I mainly used liquid tylenol to control pain. I did take a hit of liquid oxycodone at bedtime to help me sleep. But oral pain meds gave me nausea, but again nurses were quick with anti-nausea meds. Had surgery on Thursday morning and got discharged Saturday morning.
I am on full iquid diet. Protein Shakes, Decaf coffee or tea, sugar free popsicles, smooth Soups (no chunks, meat, nor pasta), skim milk, plain yogurt (can use artificial sweeteners in it), grits, runny oatmeal and sugar free pudding. I am on this for 2 weeks, then onto pureed foods where I can add low fat cottage & ricotta cheese, creamy soups, but no solids. Next 2 weeks is stage 3 soft foods progressing to regular foods. Then stage 4 to start integrating regular foods one at a time back into my diet.
Right now I feel good. Sipping Water to get my 64 oz in daily. I have zero hunger. Just a few little stomach cramps when I sip to fast, but again doctor prescribed levsin for cramps and it seems to be working. Haven't had to take anything for pain since I have been home. My incisions are pretty painless as well I only feel them if I really twist or bend to far. I guess am very lucky in that regard. My daily diet is one Protein Shake first thing which takes me about 2 hours to sip down. Then I do sugar free pudding with Protein Powder added. Just add two scoops to the pudding mix and I mix with Fairlife fat free milk. That gives me about five 4 oz servings with about 15 grams of Protein and 100 calories. I also do a protein water or fruit flavored protein mix in the afternoon to try and get 60 grams of protein each day.

I did intermittent fasting and calorie tracking on my fitness pal, shooting for at or under 2000 calories per day. I also started exercising 4 to 5 days a week. I think working out really helped with my recovery from surgery.

Chill out its mental games going on!
This is a common thread here - You have to ask yourself a few questions
1. The current lifestyle you are living is it going to kill you? Fat People Die
2. Do i want to get healthy and live longer? You do the surgery and follow the plan its guaranteed
As for the pain, The rewards are much better then the discomfort, This is not a painful surgery, Get your chest cut open for bypass and break your sternum that is a painful surgery. Read around this site - yes you have hell week like marine boot camp but then it gets better every day, Just sleep it off - buckle down and plow thru it.
Look around you there are others who need you! So live and be healthy or go on Amazon and buy a Urn cuz you are currently killing yourself so the jar is soon to come after you get diabetis and other issues related to being obese!
The support you get here is unlimited, and nobody here went dancing into the surgery not nervous it is common, but we all did it and so can you - It really is not that bad of a procedure
Aj

Definitely monitor the color of your urine for dehydration

Good morning,
I'm new to the forum and so far have just read the messages, rather than jump in and post. I started my journey for surgery on 12/26/19 through the local Veteran's Affairs clinic. My primary care provider had experience by prescribing Saxenda to patients and I was quickly approved for it. Today was day 3 of the prescription and I am still at the smallest dose of .6 mg on my way in 4 weeks to the full 3 mg dose. In the VA, you have to be in the move program for at least 3 months and then the primary care team (along with the nutritionists) present your case to the bariatric surgery team. I am scheduled to have my case presented on April 3rd and hoping for surgery in the next 30 days following. In the interim, I am on Saxenda (injection med) to help facilitate the weight loss process as they have stated many times that the more weight you lsoe pre-surgery, the better chances for success. I started the process (I am 6 feet tall) at 351 lbs and weigh in daily through my VA assigned scale. Today I am at 337 lbs, which means -14 lbs since 12/26. Ultimately, the process is working and I am excited to get through 2020 with a successful surgery and lifestyle change!
New Jason in 2020 & 2021!!!

What type of surgery did you have? I had cramps post surgery when I sipped on anything. Doctor prescribed levsin for them. I am now day 5 post surgery and still have minor cramps if I sip too fast, but it did get much better.

Hi everyone! I had a sleeve and gallbladder removal done yesterday. First few hours post op were rough. Too much vomiting and nausea to start sips, so going to give that another go today. Already much less sore, feeling like I can do this😊

Sitting in the or waiting room waiting to be taken back. Guess this is it!! Good luck to everyone today!!

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I have taken unflavored Protein powder and mixed it into pudding, Jello, broth, watered down oatmeal, etc. I have also tried some of the fruit flavored protein mixes and are great. I make them half strength using 16 oz rather than 8 as per directions. Good thing is that 16 oz counts toward my daily 64 oz and gives me 15 grams of protein.

Look into Isopure Zero Carb Protein Drinks. They are not thick and cloying like the shakes are, they are fruity and go down much easier. Plus one 20 oz bottle has 40 grams of Protein. No, I don't work for them--😁

I have recently discovered BariatricEating.com and they have amazing tasting Protein shakes!! The chocolate salted caramel is my favorite.
Also, you can get the "juice" type of protein powder drinks, too. I had Fuzzy Navel that I really liked. It is the Syntrax Nectar.
Try those out. I think you will like them.

So lets Take a look at your post?
Answer these questions please honestly
1, So you would have rather stayed obese and died quickly, Correct?
2. Your Tummy is ugly. So your huge tummy pre op was sexy?
3. So your depressed, So you are depressed because you are getting healthy and will live longer?
4. So no one understands you. So everyone on this site has not had any issues with wls surgery?
The actual reason for the above question is you are crashing, So did I right after Stop looking for reasons to be depressed especially stupid ones like doing WLS to save your life and be healthy. It is not easy the mental part for sure but you may need to get some help. I guarantee this thread is going to blow up with posts to help you - So you are not alone, And really does a ugly tummy really matter. I am not happy with the look myself so i decided to start working out to fix it.
There is a solution to every problem, just find the answer and solve the problem.
I really wish you the best of luck and anything i can do to help reach out
AJ

I hate I had the surgery rny I'm so depress and I just want to feel like myself I have not felt like me I'm sacred my tummy is ugly like I would have never had this surgery I feel like no one understands me I'm all alone and I can shake it
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