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Teresa Eschenbaum

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  4. Posted

    On 4/19/2023 at 11:00 AM, Candigrl1 said:

    So, today It's been officially one year since my surgery. Yay!

    I am very happy about how much I lost. I started at 264 and am now at 154 and still want to lose a little bit more so my doctor can refer me to plastics. It's slow going but it's going.

    I wasn't sure what I was going to write but decided to just go with how I was feeling. One of things I love is I'm much smaller and have more energy but I am also a bit resentful. Bigger people aren't taken seriously sometimes by doctors. I complained of chest pain before the weight loss and was told your blood pressure is too high. Now that I am smaller I was told well that shouldn't be happening and got a CT scan done on Thursday. I had to take prednisone and Benadryl because I'm allergic to the dye contrast. Well they did find two blockages in my arteries one at 70% so tomorrow I have to go in and get a stent put in and I'm a bit pissed off that this could have been taken care of earlier if they had taken my concerns seriously. I haven't done any exercise in a month cause I'm too scared I'll keel over with a heart attack. The moral of this story is to pay attention to your body and if you have concerns speak with your doctor and be insistent if you need them to listen.

    Amazing! Good work!

  5. Posted

    On 4/1/2023 at 9:34 AM, Blessd1 said:

    For those of you who had gastric bypass and hiatal hernia repair, how long did it take for the pain to improve to a level you weren't exhausted or needing stronger pain meds? I'm on day 3 post-op. I can feel things improving little by little but still really painful to walk around any longer than 10 minutes. I know to be patient, but of course still anxious to be in the world of the living again. 😅 Thanks in advance!

    I had the bypass with hiatal hernia repair and the pain reduced after about a week. The energy was lacking for a couple of weeks.

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  9. Posted

    6 hours ago, ToInfinityAndBeyond said:

    Thank you for posting this! I am 60 and am in the pre-op phase. I have also noticed that most people going through this process are much younger. It is nice to know there others in my age range! If there is ever a forum for "over 55" or "over 60" I will be the first to join! :)

    Good luck!

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  10. Posted

    2 minutes ago, Voogs said:

    Had sleeve last this past December at 66. Just getting back into running and strength training. I officiate football and lacrosse. Slowly moving back to both. I have no regrets, best decision I could have made for myself. Dropped diabetes meds day after surgery and down to one BP med (soon to be none). The golf will be a great source of strength and conditioning. Good luck on this journey!

    Thanks and good luck to you also!

  11. Posted

    Hi all!
    I am 5 weeks out of bypass surgery and will turn 61 tomorrow. The healing process has been easier than I expected. I initially went in to get help with my hiatal hernia and severe acid reflux. Long story short, my surgeon told me that bypass would be the best answer for me. I was recently diagnosed as a diabetic and have high BP. Both of those are so much better that I am off my diabetes meds already and hoping my BP meds will be reduced soon.

    I go for a follow up with my dr. next week. I am hoping to get cleared to do more exercising than just walking. My sister-in-law wants me to join her doing some high intensity workouts with an online program she belongs to. She is very fit already (she is a kick ass police officer) so I have some catching up to do! I want to strengthen my arms, legs and abs to get ready for golf season. I am an avid golfer, not the best in our league but I only started a few years ago. Very competitive chick here!

    When I went for a group meeting (others going through the same surgery) with the nutritionist a couple weeks before surgery, I was by far the oldest one in the room which I was just fine with. Just wondering if there are any more of you out there in my age group that are also on this journey.

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  14. Posted

    16 hours ago, tanieanie70 said:

    Hello, my surgery is scheduled for February 28th. I feel very unprepared as I didn't have the 6-month waiting period, nutritionist visits and such that others had. I'm also very nervous about the surgery itself and the recovery. If anybody has a date in your mind I would love to be bariatric buddies and encourage each other, compare notes after surgery and build a friendship with. Hope to hear from you soon

    Tanya

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    You have come to the right place for questions! It is normal to be nervous but just curious on why you didn't need any prelimiary visits with nutritionist, psych eval etc.?

  20. Posted

    17 hours ago, Nikkic53 said:

    I just had my gastric sleeve on 2/8/23 and I wish I would have known how good I would feel. I was so scared. Starting on day 3 I just keep feeling a sense of happiness that is amazing! I feel really good- no restriction with fluids, still on clear liquid.

    I’ve had no issues, no vomiting, no heartburn, no issues drinking or getting my fluids and Protein in, I feel so freaking good, so happy, it’s as if the surgery just instantly reset my hormones LOL! Not one shred of buyers remorse.

    I hope you all have an easy recovery with no pain or issues just as I am having.

    Sounds like you are doing fantastic! I too have been feeling great! Just had my first follow up yesterday and I have had little pain and only get tired in the evenings.

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  22. Posted

    14 hours ago, Rdy4Change said:

    I've heard so much about head hunger on this site. So far, I'm just not interested in food at all. It's been hard to meet the calorie and Protein goals.

    I am 5 days post-op, anyone into the pureed stage? When did you really start wanting food?

    I am one week post op and still have no interest in food. I really have to work at getting the Protein in. I go for my first follow up today so I am hoping to go to the pureed stage.

  23. Posted

    On 2/7/2023 at 1:19 PM, Allie Cat said:

    I get my VSG day after tomorrow. How did surgery go today love?

    My surgery went very well! I was up and walking on my own by the end of the day. Kept ahead of the pain thanks to my wonderful nurses. I thought I was super woman until we headed home (2 1/2hrs) and the bolus they gave me during surgery wore off and I wasn't ahead of it. We stopped so I could walk and take some of the meds they gave me. Got home and got some ice packs going. That first night at home was the best night's sleep I had had in years! No regrets here!

  24. Posted

    On 2/7/2023 at 1:10 PM, Sherrym16 said:

    I just had mine January 31st. I had mine done for severe GERD as well. I never thought it could be fixed and dealt with it for 20 years 😕 im happy that theres hope now!! Im excited for the future!

    I had mine Feb 7th for severe GERD and hiatal hernia. I agree that I never thought it could be fixed! So nice to be able to sleep without being propped up and drinking antacid all night long.

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