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On 5/26/2022 at 12:22 PM, redhead_che said:

I’m telling you, if I weigh in Monday and it’s still 272 I’m throwing a brick at it. 🧱 272 has become my enemy 🤣

That’s the same weight I’m stalled at too! 🤣 it’s driving me nuts! 🤪

21 hours ago, SleeveGal51 said:

Hi thank you for your reply. I did get a VSG and actually didn’t know you could eventually gain all or some of the weight back but I totally understand how this could happen when coping strategies in life are to eat - mine exactly. So much so that when I was in so much discomfort just now on first night of op I was very dazed still and wondering if I could eat to get through the physical pain I was experiencing. This is what I did for 40 years prior to this surgery - eat to numb any physiological or psychological pain. Good for you for seizing the reigns and not letting the 100lb gain grow any further. Hope your recovery is really good. What procedure did you have as I don’t understand all the acronyms on here sorry x.

Oh I so understand about the eating coping strategy as that’s my default too! Thank goodness I found that my hunger went down after both surgeries, but I know that I can’t count on that forever. I need to learn a better way at coping.

i had the SADI (Single anastomosis duodeno–ileal bypass) surgery. Sorry for the change in font size, but I had to copy and paste it here because I can’t remember the full name. Lol from what I’ve been reading, the surgery is most like the duodenal switch except not as severe with the malabsorption. I’ll see - I just hope it can help me get rid of my excess weight. ☺️

On 5/15/2022 at 11:40 AM, Mariann812 said:

You are so welcome!
The first time I had surgery (a c-section 42 yrs ago) I was ASTONISHED at how I felt afterwards…and I was young, active and barely weighed 120 lbs, and I felt like I had been hit repeatedly by a bus or train.
All these years later, total of 4 c-sections, and I’m cautiously optimistic that at the very least, I ‘sort of’ know what is ahead of me post-surgery.
That being said, who knows? My surgeon says that if I can handle 4 sections, I can do this blindfolded.
As long as you aren’t blindfolded, 🤣, I responded to him.
Walk until you need to rest, then rest, then walk again. ❤️ I’ll be looking for your updates. 😊

Oh my gosh, that’s so funny what you answered your surgeon! 🤣🤣 I’m so glad that you through all your surgeries! 💕

great advice on the walking and resting! I need to get more walking in, that’s for sure! I’m a pro at the resting part. 🤣

I’ll be sure to post updates!!

12 hours ago, Mariann812 said:

Sending you get well wishes. Get the rest you need so you will recover completely and quickly. ❤️

Awww thank you so very much for these well wishes! I really appreciate that! 💕

8 hours ago, SleeveGal51 said:

Meant to add that I have chest and shoulder pain from I assume the gas and it comes and goes. Am welcoming this being over.

The best thing for that is a warm heating pad and walking, so you can release the gas. It really helps!

8 hours ago, SleeveGal51 said:

Hi hope you are doing well. Can I ask you what a sleeve revision is as I am totally new on here. Does it mean it didn’t work or there was a problem with the first op ? I salute you for going through this again. I am 2 days post op and struggling with the uncomfortable immediate aftermath. Best wishes.

Hi, thanks so much asking! ☺️ I’m doing really well right now. I’m just weak if I do too much - I have to rest in between. Not much energy back yet.

i had a revision from a sleeve to a SADI because I ended up gaining a 100lbs back of the 150lbs that I lost with my VSG. The 100 lb gain was due to depression meds and me getting on a food pity party for 3 years and not coming off of it! Lol

oh, I so hope that you feel better soon! Did you get a VSG? I found the hardest thing there was adjusting to the amounts of Fluid that I could take in. Also, the after effects of the surgery was hard to come back from. Hopefully, you’ll have a turn around soon and start feeling like yourself again! Big hugs!

best wishes!

Hi, I’m a little late to this post, but I had a revision SADI on May 2nd. Doing well - just still feeling weak after doing anything though, but pain is minimal. ☺️

2 hours ago, redhead_che said:

I’ve never been so happy to eat something mushy! My choices are fat free refried Beans, fat free/low fat cottage or ricotta cheese, eggs. I ate Beans this morning and it was delightful. 🥰 hope anyone else around my date (5/6) is progressing as well!

Wasn’t the first bite of beans the best thing ever? My surgery was 5/2 and now I’m having dreams of the purée stage, which comes next week. Lol

1 hour ago, sparkly_keeks said:

That's so exciting that you had no pain or nausea and had such a great experience. Makes me feel way less nervous about my surgery with Dr. Gagner in a few weeks. I have heard so many good reviews for him. Do you have to stay in Montreal for a few days after surgery?

I hope you have the same experience that I had with him too! 💕 they transport you over to the hotel room in a wheelchair so you don’t have to walk that far. The nurses are right there at the hotel too so you don’t feel alone.

I’m staying one extra day in Montreal - Dr Gagner said I was ok to this Thursday so back home I go tomorrow. ☺️ My friend is driving me back to NB.

15 minutes ago, CurvyGirl23 said:

They’ve given me acid meds and even something to reduce swelling. The only thing that seems to help something called dilaudin but they are trying to avoid giving it to me because it’s a hospital-only narcotic. I can’t take it when I eventually go home.

I had dilaudid for my vsg and for this surgery too. I’m going home with Tylenol and OxyContin. I hope that they can find the right mix for you soon! Big hugs!

17 minutes ago, CurvyGirl23 said:

I had my surgery Monday and was supposed to go home today. They are keeping me another night though. My nausea has gotten worse despite the numerous meds they’ve given me. I can’t even really get Water down. Let alone broth, etc. at least the IV should prevent dehydration.

Oh man, I hope that they can keep your under control soon. I know that when I was out early from my VSG, a lot of my nausea feelings were from too much stomach acid. I wonder if that’s something that could be adding to your nausea issues?

Hi everyone,

I had my SADI surgery on Monday. It went great. I had happy pills before surgery to help calm my nerves and the surgical team was wonderful! I woke up to no nausea or pain. Pain management was so well-handled that I still can’t believe it. My bladder was frozen a bit so it took time for it to wake up, but the good news is that I didn’t need a catheter.

it’s been a great experience so far and the nurses have been wonderful!!

2 hours ago, sparkly_keeks said:

I am also getting surgery with Dr. Gagner in Montreal! I'm getting rny bypass on May 18. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow.

Oh excellent!! I’ll try and post after my surgery to tell you how it went! Thank you so much for the good wishes! Good luck with your surgery too!!

if you’re getting your gastroscopy done by them, it’s a great experience. They sedate you so you don’t feel a thing!

Hi, I’m new here but have been reading the forums for a while. My surgery is in Montreal with Dr Gagner on May 2nd. I’m a VSG revision to a SADI.