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I had the RNY in 2001. Loss 200 lbs but was still over weight. Kept the weight off for nearly a decade then gained it back. Recently I had a revision to DS. I was told by many the DS is the best for the very large to lose the weight and keep it off. So far I’ve lost 50 lbs in two and a half months.
I hope this helps. I know I don’t have much info as to the revision outcome still but so far it’s been worth it.

I have an appointment n 2 weeks to see my options

Hi! I was on here long ago just after post op. I got away from it and then after some not so wonderful life events I'm back! I have lost 140lbs! But I have about 100 left to lose. Wondering if you might be able to give me some tips on getting back into the right way to eat. I have some major digestive issues and I know it's cause I'm not eating correctly. I don't eat alot or anything like that. Last year at checkup after 5 years they confirmed all is well and my stomach hasn't stretched at all since surgery. So I'm good to go! So hit me with your tactics if you don't mind! I can do this and I will be here to support you as you are supporting me in this life long journey! 😊

They gave me insulin in the hospital after surgery. Never had to take it before as I was pre-diabetic, but apparently my sugar was high enough they felt it was needed. After a day or two they didn't have to continue that as my levels dropped off.
As i was supposed to be off metformin for the surgery, I stayed off of it afterwards. I setup an appt with my GP to have my blood tested and see if it could be permanently removed from my med list.
It was. No longer on the med.
As others say, hang in there... focus on resting and doing your breathing exercise, going to the bathroom when needed, and walking when able.

Sorry to be dramatic, but I recently lost my job & I have found myself binge eating...
I'm almost a year post-op (sleeve), so my binges are smaller/less drastic than they were, but this is terrifying behavior for me.

Please, please, does anyone have any suggestions?
I am trying to be cognizant, trying to "avoid" those foods I know are not good for me....

I hate seeing it, but I religiously log EVERYTHING that goes into my mouth, so I feel like I am not completely giving up.

Please, anyone been here? Any advice?

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!! I don't want to EVER be back where I was, but I feel like this is a very slippery slope I am on & I don't want to fall...

Yup, even got gallbladder and appendix removed, an unknown hernia fixed that was identified in an office visit and a Liver biopsy. As they were under the hood, might as well take care of everything else that will probably go wrong or is in the area.

Similar process as GreenTealael. Only difference was that since my surgery was a revision, they offered a epidural and that was done in the operating room. They also asked if I would be ok with a direct line in my neck as it would make injections and taking blood easier later. I said yes to both.
9 hours later I was waking up feeling like I was hit by a semi truck minus the broken bones.
After recovery where your pretty out of it and I can barely remember much from it other then a nice nurse that hit a button when I said I hurt. They rolled me up to my room where I took inventory. Besides the incision site, I had 3 drains, Feeding tube coming out of my abdomen.
What I didn't expect was my right leg and left arm were sore if not in pain. This was due to how I was laid on the operating table. The nurses were nice about it and provided ice packs to help recover.
Your Milage May Vary though as all surgeries are different.
Good Luck!

I really hope your awful pain is under control soon, don't be scared to ask for pain relief when you need it. Each day really does get a little easier x

I was not expecting this much pain at all. I had a csection and was hit by a car before while walking in a crosswalk and this takes the cake. I made the mistake of falling asleep in the chair they had at hospital because it felt good to sit up and woke up freaking out in middle night the pain in my back and shoulders... dont know if it is gas pain but it hurts when I breathe and feels horrible.
I was in surgery for 6 hours my fiance told me but also had my gall bladder out at same time. I really hope this is worth the pain. I can drink fine no problems there just my stomach on right side and this pain when I breathe that radiates from back and upper shoulders. When I have to stand up it is a nightmare. The nurses here are amazing tho and doing everything they can to help. I am usually pretty good with pain but not this time.
They only let me walk one time so far and that felt good. Hopefully they let me walk more in the morning if what this pain is is gas. They gave me medicine for gas and pain but it is still painful to take a deep breath. I just feel like crap and venting at 4 am in the hospital lol. Thanks for reading

I'm still pre-op (Traditional BPD-DS 9/17). Surgeon said total surgery would be about 6 hours.

But he's also doing a Hiatal Hernia repair (1-2 hours) and Appendectomy (1-2 hours). That leaves 2-4 hours for the BPD-DS itself.

Just had mine yesterday morning and took 6 hours with gall bladder out too.

I did about nine months of ECT for treatment resistant depression. I don’t think it is hyperbole to say it saved my life. I started feeling the effects after the first couple weeks. I started going 2 times a week and moved further and further apart as I got better. I was supposed to move into monthly treatment but I had to stop because the anesthesiologists had a hard time keeping my oxygen up during the procedure due to being at my highest weight ever. Now they won’t let me do ECT until I lose about 100lb. This is part of my motivation for wls. I was okay for two years after I stopped treatment. My depression came back and nothing else seems to help. I may try trans-cranial magnetic stimulation since it can be done awake.

As for the downsides of ECT. You can’t drive for 24hrs and they recommend taking it easy for a day. I got pretty bad headaches right after for a day or so. I also had some memory loss, some temporary and some permanent.

It was worth it for me and I’d do it again.

I’m open to more questions if anyone has any. Just message me!

Bio-oil, used to use Vitamin E capsules on previous scars but didn't like the Tacky- post- usage sensation. 😛

I had my 3rd of 6 monthly appointments with my team today. I was shocked when my surgeon said I was doing great and tentatively set my surgery for OCT 7th!. !!! Yikes !!! My insurance requires 6 months but counseling but will sometimes accept WeightWatchers for some of the time. I asked about that at the start and he said - let’s see how you do. He wants to try it since I have documentation from WW.
I was not prepared for that and am not sure I am ready but I feel like I should try as my insurance runs out early next year. I have a 9 month gap between that time and Medicare.
Insurance has 3 weeks to respond so if they take the entire time I will be starting my pre-op diet a week before I know (wouldn’t that suck).
I’m thrilled and scared to death!

I had a central line. It was put in once I was out on the operating table. Had it in recovery for 4 days. They could provide meds and take blood from the same line. Saved my arms from being pricked all the time they wanted blood.

Welcome! I’m over 50 and will be getting my surgery on 10/15. We are all in this together.

Hey Lads,
I've been knocking around the forums to find some sort of generalized support checklist. There is a lot if info strewn about but I was hoping to find one place with the whole shebang. So here's my request. My wife is getting the sleeve sometime in the next two months. How can I be prepared to help her out while she is recovering? Basically, how do I not f**k up?

Anyone else pick out clothes now and just look at them and think that they are insanely tiny like baby clothes and there's no way you're gunna fit in that but then you dooooo?
Best, weirdest feeling ever.
I am wearing size 7 in Juniors leggings right now and a Juniors Medium top and I swear they look infant-sized when not on my body. Blows my mind! In an awesome way!
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Yup, even got gallbladder and appendix removed, an unknown hernia fixed that was identified in an office visit and a Liver biopsy. As they were under the hood, might as well take care of everything else that will probably go wrong or is in the area.

This sounds like an awesome Christmas Present to yourself.
#Fitfor50's

I drink the Premier Protein drinks. I can find them on Amazon and get them in 12 packs. For each little box I get 30 grams of Protein which makes the day start off well. Lately I've been trying not to become reliant on them and to drink those only when I don't get enough protein at the end of the day. But at the beginning its so much easier cause getting in your protein amount is hard!

My surgery is the 16th. I thought it would never get here, but it is coming up fast! Wishing you the best on your journey!

So, I'm 10 months out and still having problems eating solid foods (doc knows, nothing they can do). Since this appears to be my life, I need to get out of the rut of only eating yogurt for Breakfast and dinner. Lentils seem like they go down fine. We have a meal delivery service here that is run by immigrants/refugees and I have been able to get all sorts of delicious Middle Eastern, Indian, and African (lots of stuff from Eritrea and Ethiopia)-style lentils from that. But those have a lot of salt and oil, so I'd love to be able to replicate them by cooking at home. Does anyone know of a good lentil cookbook that has a lot of different styles of cooking? Thanks!

August 16th was my first visit to my Bariatric doctor. Went well and discussed three different options, but wanted to cry when I saw what I weighed. I knew I was over 300 lbs, but didn't realize how much over. I chose to do the Roux-en-y surgery but I have 3 more visits pre-op and then once the insurance gives the go ahead I'll be in surgery by the 2nd week of December. So far, I've had people tell me I'm nuts to do it before Christmas. All I tell them is I'm so ready for this journey. I'll be 50 on the 25th of September. I'm ready for my 50's to be the best years of my life. My Dr office has given me a list of the Protein Shakes, liquids, and other items to have prior to surgery. They're suggesting Premiere Protein shakes. I just wanted to see what everyone else has used. I'm trying to be proactive and see what's best before I start the liquid before surgery. Thank you!
I'm adding a picture of me pre-op.
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I brought a robe (those gowns don't cover much), small cloth blade fan (the room didn't have good AC and I like air circulation. This can be found on Amazon), Slippers (they had the footie socks with anti slip, but I have really large feet and they barely fit), CPAP as instructed, Cell Phone Charger, Headphones (AirPods, they use the same charger as the phone).

What was your first solid/soft food you tried, when you started stage 3?

I had my two week follow up (3days early because Monday they’re closed and that’s when it would be exactly 2 weeks) and I have a lost 19lbs. I was told I can start stage 3 today but I’m starting tomorrow.

Also what are some tips you can give me? I know one thing at a time as well as a little at a time like 2oz.