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This may seem silly. I’m 7 weeks out, really doing very well but today I felt like I ate way too much. I track everything in an app and I’m attaching it here. What are everyone’s thoughts? I only ate “good things”, but I’m feeling stressed like I “over ate”.
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GERD/Gastritis with Gastric Sleeve
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to MasonMoonGirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That happened to me. I had the option for either surgery, so I chose the sleeve because I have MS and take several meds that can't be crushes, broken, and don't come in alternate forms. For the first 8 months, things were great. Then the GERD hit, which became gastritis and esophagitis, which was so bad it caused me to need 80mg daily of Nexium (and still had gerd break through), which caused polyps to develop throughout my stomach. 4 endoscopies later, I had no choice but to get the revision to bypass. Never been better. The PPI is down to 40mg per day and at 6 weeks post op we'll go down to 20mg daily and at 10 weeks we'll see how I do without any at all. The pain from the bypass was SO much less than the sleeve, the ability to get in my pills and fluids are SO SO much better. I wish I had just done it first. As for my MS meds, I am still on them, but since we know it's basically like taking 1/2 doses (that's the way it is for extended release, but not so much full release that requires the med to be taken more than once per day) I am having a MRI at 3 months post op (unless I have break through symptoms start before that) and if that's the case, I'll go on a different med (likely an IV infusion med that I would have to do 1x per week). There's ways around things with the bypass. Talk to your psych dr and see what can be done about your meds before completely writing off the bypass. I wish I had just skipped the sleeve, to be honest. -
I had a pretty good amount of pain week 1 but then I was in surgery for 4 hours for RNY and a large hernia repair. The pulling sensation was the worst at my right incision site mainly when I transitioned from lying to sitting or sitting to standing. Even at week 2. I sipped on my liquid Oxy that first week and when I ran out I called the pharmacy for a refill week 2. I was told I needed a doc to do that so called him and was told by his nurse they don't normally refill that medication. I was like OK, I'll survive. I guess I didn't realize from the labeling (Hydrocod Acetaminophen) what I was asking for till I googled it. Oxy. I felt bad then for asking for more. After that, I never used anything else for pain. In fact I still have a tad bit of that liquid oxy left over if ever needed in the future. I'm guessing if I hadn't had the hernia repair I wouldn't have needed it at all. Like a superwoman
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Any Gastric Sleeve surgery buddies in August? Mine is scheduled for August 7th! Almost 1 week away! Counting down the days!
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How long from first doctor visit to surgery?
Shotputqueen replied to KD in CT's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So far it's been 13 months for me. I meet with the surgeon next week and will hopefully get a date soon. My 60th birthday is coming up in mid September, so I'm hoping to start the preop diet shortly after that. This is my birthday gift to myself. -
Hi, I'm new here. It's been 13 months since I had my first consult with the surgeon. I just got psychologically cleared, which was a hassle. I meet with the surgeon next week, and hopefully everything will then be submitted to insurance. I'm hoping to have surgery in early October.
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August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
tamra. replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love that you have kept it between you two. I have shared with a few close people but today my coworker said "doing anything fun for your week off?" I said oh, just having a small medical procedure, nothing too fancy" - I am not close with my admin team personal life wise, so I felt on the spot, but spit that out. -
Vitamin Intake
Ashley Amari replied to rockystart94's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How often did you all take vitamins? I found Bariatric complete with iron on Amazon. I thought we take them once a day but my nutritionist just said 3. -
Vitamin Intake
Ashley Amari replied to rockystart94's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How often did you all take vitamins? I found Bariatric complete with iron on Amazon. I thought we take them once a day but my nutritionist just said 3. -
Vitamin Intake
Ashley Amari replied to rockystart94's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How often did you all take vitamins? I found Bariatric complete with iron on Amazon. I thought we take them once a day but my nutritionist just said 3. -
New member, bypass on 25 July
summerseeker replied to AnneMarie1970's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi there, Congrats on your surgery. Give yourself an easy time for a few weeks, sleep, drink, eat and rest some more. You will soon be through the worst. Everyone on here will help you in any way we can. -
2.5 Weeks Post-Op sleeve revision to bypass. A little nervous reading these posts
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to Daisy1210's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision from sleeve to bypass, and I'm 4 weeks post op. In the first 4 weeks after my sleeve, I lost 30 pounds. In the first 4 weeks after my revision, I've lost roughly 15. So yes, definitely slower. But I didn't have the revision due to not losing weight. I was actually doing great with my sleeve. I had a lot of complications with the sleeve (gastritis, esophagitis, tons of polyps all through my stomach, horrible gerd). I got my life back and am slowly getting back to the things I could do before. As long as you continue to lose, and you make sure to exercise and stick to your meal plan, you will be fine. It'll take longer, but it'll happen. -
Loss of restriction from VSG to bypass
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to Bella1506's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I can tell you, I didn't have any restriction with my sleeve, but once I had my revision to bypass, and I hit about week 4 and could have slightly more substantial foods, oh boy THERE IS WAS!!!! I finally got to experience the elusive restriction everyone talks about lol -
I got worried because I'm 2 months out from surgery and my chest hurt and felt hot and I felt sick. I thought - "Oh no - the hiatel hernia repair is infected ! " Went to a walk in clinic and they said it's bronchitis. She said "I don't want to give you steroids because it'll make you gain weight". 3 weeks later,I'm still coughing. Steroids have always worked wonders for me , but now that I had the surgery,I'm wondering if they'll interfere with the weight loss if I take them. I want to go to my family doctor ,but I want to know about the steroids before he might suggest them. Have you ever taken any and do you think it affected your weight?
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Hi, @Faith23, I'm going to give you some tough love. STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF EVERY DAY. Everyone's weight fluctuates up and down from day to day and throughout a day, due to so many things especially water weight. You should weigh at most once a week. It's ridiculous at this stage to worry you won't lose more weight. This journey takes MONTHS, not days. You have to think long term or you'll worry yourself too much. You're brave for having the surgery! Stay brave and stay strong!
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Hi all. I had surgery July 13th. Some days I feel like my porch isn’t working. Day 12 post op was the first day that I was hungry but I have also been having menstrual bleeding since day 2 post op. I known I shouldn’t rely on the scale but this week I didn’t loose much of anything. I know everybody journey is different but I’ve seen where people loose 20 pounds and I’m no where near that. It’s a lil disheartening. I follow up with surgeon tomorrow. I am focusing on hitting close to my protein goal. Although getting the fluids in has been challenging. I am working at it. Any advice would be appreciated. pre surgery weight 262
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Yes, I've been in touch with the doctor and dietitian about the fluid intake. They said it's normal to struggle the first few weeks and that as long as I'm not feeling dizzy or faint or having dark urine (which I'm not) then it's not dangerous. I tried warm tea yesterday evening for the first time post-op and that was easier to sip frequently, so I'm going to incorporate tea into my daily intake.
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Is 8oz / 220gm food too much? 5 years post op
Arabesque replied to molliemaggot's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I agree with @catwoman7 & @CarmenG. Every food is different so you can’t rely solely on a weight measure or only on a cup measure. When I reached maintenance, I began checking the recommended portion sizes of different foods and then from there I worked out what I could physically eat of that food. Also considered the calories too which also influenced how much I could eat. It’s not perfect but a good place to begin. I eat about a recommended portion size of most foods. For example I eat a little more of vegetables but only about a half a portion of rolled oats. As you likely know, it can differ day to day - some days I can eat my portion & then another I can’t. Have you checked your BMR? Again a good place to start to give you an idea of the calories your body needs based on age, heigh, weight, gender & activity levels. I’d also go back to tracking all your food for a while just to ensure you’re getting in the nutrients & calories you need. I don’t measure & weigh religiously anymore but do random checks to ensure I’m still on track & of course I check any new food I introduce. It can be easy to let things slide or over/under estimate. I was never given calorie goals by my surgeon or dietician only pretty general portion requirements. My surgeon told me to start with 1/4 - 1/3 cup from purée & slowly increase to about a cup by when I reached maintenance. He also drew a picture of a side plate & sectioned off two other circles: protein & vegetables (interestingly no carbs) & said that’s what a meal should look like for me in the future in maintenance. It’s funny that picture really stuck with me & I often think of it when I’m serving a meal or eating out. And using recommended portion sizes as my reference actually does mean my plate looks much like his drawing. -
Pre-Surgery Liquid Diet
ShooterInTheSix replied to LewiB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'll be doing two full weeks of liquid diet ahead of my surgery which will start, coincidentally, on the day of my hospital pre-op appointment. -
I would say 3 or 4 days till the incisions felt alittle better. I did a big grocery shopping on day 6. All I took for pain was a couple shots of liquid tylenol. They also gave me a bottle of liquid oxycodone to take home from the hospital. Never took any - it's still full . Honestly,for me,it was one of the easiest surgeries I've had.
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It's just a stall. It happens. Keep up your healthy regimen it will start to fall off again. Also probably water weight.
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August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
tamra. replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am getting so nervous even though 8/15 is weeks away!!! How many of you have a liquid diet prior? I have one for 2 days before surgery; my list is small.....broth, popcicles, juice, black coffee.... Also, how are you handling the non-positive people? My mom felt the need to tell me things that can happen AFTER....I just can't.... -
Don't be discouraged!!!!!
KathyLev replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Words of wisdom ..... thank you x 1000 ! I'm alittle beat down because I'm at my first stall- PLUS- I caught bronchitis. For the last 3 weeks my only exercise has been coughing LOL I know there's a light at the end of the tunnel - I'm glad you reminded me -
Mine only lasted about 8 days. My doc prescribed Tramadol for pain but it was only 18 pills ( I think). It was only supposed to last for like 3-4 days. The dosage was one every 4 hours for pain, but I would only take it at bedtime so that I could sleep through the night. That made it last much longer. I did not ask for a refill. After that, if I did feel something like soreness or dull pain, I'd just take the rapid release Tylenol. They dissolve really fast so that more of the medicine is absorbed.
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Hydration is a full time job!
CarmenG replied to DandelionSun's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Same. I have to start drinking my water at about 7 or 8 AM, then I wait about 20 min to eat. After I eat, I usually wait 45 min to an hour before I start drinking water again. However, I'm trying to discipline myself to only eating my regular 3 meals and a snack per day. The reason for this is because I'm a teacher. I can't just be eating and drinking all day. I'm teaching/speaking/lecturing/working one-on-one with my kids for 49 min at a time from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. I get a lunch and a conference period somewhere in the middle of the day. My last water bottle is usually consumed after 9 PM. What I did at the beginning was set reminders on my phone for my water and my vitamins. After a while, though, it just becomes part of your regular day. Always have a water bottle in your hand. Have one where you sit to watch tv, have one on your desk, take one with you in the car (you can take sips at the red lights), carry one in your purse. I also invested in protein shots. Bariatricpal sells 3 oz shots of 25g of protein. I use them at the end of the day if I haven't consumed enough protein throughout the day.
