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Too close to the ER today (long post)
ms.sss replied to BypassTheBS's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Confession. My team said could drink alcohol after a year. Me being me, i had a couple sips of red wine around 3-4 weeks post op. Was really weird, i swear i could FEEL the wine travelling through my intestines. Then I had a couple sips or a sake-soju concoction around 2 months post. The aftermath still ranks to this day as one of my top 5 dumping episodes. *shudder* I had maybe 5 or so PARTIAL drinks of red wine or gin/vodka tonics throughout my entire weight loss phase. Long story short, I was "affected" really fast. I also sobered up unbelievably quickly. Now in maintenance (im over 4.5 years post op), im NOT proud to admit that i am probably (on paper), a full on alcoholic. i probably drink about 1-2 servings of alcohol a day (espresso martinis or red wine, mostly). I used to drink pre-wls, but nowhere as regularly as i do now. On the flip side, i would reach "embarrassing drunk" pre-wls, but have yet to get there post-wls. Yes, I realize i am justifying, but there u go. As i write this, im wary of newbies reading this, as i really dont want to seem to be endorsing my lifestyle. So sorry everyone! I guess what im ineffectively trying to say is (again) everyone is different, and it is my fervent hope that everyone knows their own personal limits and strives to stay within them. P.S. dont drink too much if u can help it! honestly its not worth the extra stress. I have way too many conversations with myself about this that its ruining my VIBE. P.S.S. i will now remunerate for the next couple hours if this post was a good idea or not. P.S.S. Happy Father's day today to all awesome dads our there!! ❤️ -
Open Sesame Chicken Recipe For Disaster
The Greater Fool replied to gustatio's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had open Gastric Bypass, mostly because I had 500+ excess pounds at the time. It does give the Docs a good view of the field, easier to get into difficult places. Even then, for me, they had some problems getting everywhere they wanted to. It does make the early recovery a bit more painful. Quite a bit more. I had about 30 staples from just below my sternum to about my waist, along with a drain. It's less fun than it sounds. While the first 3 weeks were horrible, once the staples got removed (ouch), things improved quickly. Even so, I never regretted my choice for an instant. It was the second best decision my life, my spouse being the best. Good luck, Tek- 1 reply
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Just kidding. Having open gastric sleeve surgery very soon. This is after an aborted attempt at laparoscopic robot sleeve in 2022. Why you may ask? It's complicated- more accurately, *I* seem to be complicated. I have a lot of scar tissue from previous surgeries over the last two decades stemming from an accident and this scar tissue has been an encumbrance to a number of things, including a smooth surgery. Upon entry in the previous sleeve surgery they saw what a mess was in there which included stomach and intestinal adhesions - video of doctor during surgery: This surgery attempt resulted in a fluid leaking wound infection that took about 3 months to fully close/heal. Like I said, I tend to be complicated, haha! So going in for round two. The plan is to do open belly incision, address the adhesions and a gastric sleeve. Just a little nervous because in the back of my mind I have to wonder how I can complicate this one. Not my first time having a laparotomy but they were when I was younger and stronger (like bull.) These days I am older and dumb like ox. Anyone else just complicated?
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Pre-op diet for revision starts on the 22nd!!
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you!!! My last one was a week also. But I'm better prepared and know what to expect this time. And I'm stocked with stuff I already know I like. -
HORRIFIED of General Anesthesia
alpsgirl replied to hannah grace's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I woke up in the middle of my first time sitting up and looking at my foot… they said give her more and helped me down… I was not traumatized in the least…. Seriously…. I like the feeling it is like a really dreamy relaxing sensation… the anesthesia we will be under for this will be heavier than my foot… I have had that 3 times … you will wake feel very cold so ask for heated blankets and the heater under the blankets… you might be thirsty but like I said you will have an IV and all of a sudden you will just fall asleep… the surgeons are super cool… they usually play music and are cracking jokes… I like them in a good mood.. my anesthesiologist said he would charge extra if they left tools inside once… I said ok… lol I promise it is ok if you just try to relax and enjoy the sensations you are going to love it… waking up is good to just ask nurses for what you need… they are really happy to help!!! -
July 2023 buddies?
Midwest Grateful replied to LibrarianErin's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello and welcome! Your surgery day is coming soon. I envy you, actually. My date is July 27th. Looking forward to connecting with you! I also have some physical limitations and it's my health issues that motivated me to the sleeve. I was on the fence for a while on which surgery to have, but I settled on this one so far. Keep us posted on how you're doing. You CAN do this. You deserve to do this. You and I (and others) will be returning here in weeks and months to come to declare how happy we are we followed through. You got this! 🙌 -
It's always been interesting to me how different everyone's pre and post op diets are depending on where you go for surgery. I've even heard that many places are still going by guidelines written 20+ years ago. I was allowed to eat during my 2 weeks up until day before surgery. 3 ounces of lean protein and 2 1/2 cups of non-starchy veggies = delicious stir fry. 2 protein drinks, and 1 serving of fruit daily. Felt no deprivation. I was confused too when I was told to drink 20 ounces of full sugar Gatorade the night before surgery and another one 2 hours before arriving at the hospital day of. Reasons given? You will be more comfortable before and after surgery. This will help you feel less thirsty, less hungry and less anxious. Helps your body handle the stress of surgery. Helps blood sugar control after surgery. Your bowels will return to normal function more quickly after surgery. May potentially lead to a shorter hospital stay by decreasing nausea and pain. One bottle has 34g of sugar. Go figure. Must be some of the newer research. But follow your nutritionist guidelines. If allowed I say go for it. I didn't start eating the SF pops till post op but I still love them. Especially the tropical flavors. Good luck tomorrow!!!!
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What sort of "good problems" you had after WLS
BigSue replied to omrhsn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I recently went clothes shopping at an actual mall for the first time in years, and I felt lost, disoriented, and completely out of place, like an alien trying to pass for human. Since I started losing weight, I've mainly been buying clothes from Amazon, Old Navy, and Walmart because I had no idea what to buy and don't want to spend too much on clothes, but I've been maintaining for a couple of years and feel like it's time to upgrade my wardrobe a bit. For one thing, now that I am not plus-sized, the options are overwhelming. I used to be limited to Lane Bryant and Torrid, but now I can shop almost anywhere and have no idea where to start. I felt like an imposter, shopping in stores that, 3 years ago, didn't have anything in my size. What 40-something professional lady has never shopped at Ann Taylor? (Answer: one who had to lose 100+ pounds to fit into any of their clothes.) I've heard of "vanity sizing" and now I've experienced it. In Amazon/Old Navy/Walmart clothes, large or 10-12 usually fits, but in more upscale stores, medium or 8 is on the roomy side. I found a shirt I liked in Eddie Bauer and medium was too big. I was afraid they would laugh in my face when I asked for a small (like, "LOL, can you believe this fat lady thinks she needs a small?!"). They didn't have any smalls left except the one the mannequin was wearing, so I bought that one. I can't believe I wear the same size as the mannequin! At Loft, I was looking in the large section of the clearance rack, and the salesperson looked at me like I was crazy and pointed me toward the small/medium section -- even offered to look for an XS in a sweater I was eying. -
I'm getting so frustrated, 7 months out and almost 2 months stalled
Danpaul replied to SuziDavis's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
One thing that helped with my stalls is to discontinue sugar free powders such as crystal light. Drink straight water and plenty of it. It seemed to have pulled me out of multiple stalls. -
Cravings am I over eating
Quetta89 replied to Quetta89's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
By the way I'll be 3 months post op June 22nd Sent from my moto g power (2022) using BariatricPal mobile app -
Hey y'all I haven't posted in a while but I need y'all. I feel like I'm over eating. I've been eating 4 small meals a day but I stay active. I walk at least 3 miles a day and I exercise twice a day morning and before bed and my weight seems to be going up but now it goes back down. I'm sticking to my diet but my calorie intake may not be good. I need advice please help. Sent from my moto g power (2022) using BariatricPal mobile app
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I'm not sure how much you (or whomever) regained, but it's very common for us to gain 10-20 lbs in year 3. It's a rebound - and most clinics wouldn't even count that as a true regain - it's more your body settling in to its new set point. Above and beyond that, yes, it would be a regain. Some people lose it, but it's a challenge (and it would be regardless - the closer you are to a normal BMI, the harder it is to lose weight - and that's everyone - not just people who've had bariatric surgery). I'm on a forum with several long-time bariatric patients (some of us many years out), and most of us have struggled with regain - and losing it again. It can be done, but it's a challenge.
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we were allowed to have them on the pre-op diet (and by this I mean the two-week liquid diet my clinic required), and I don't think they made any changes to that except for the last 24 hours before surgery, when we had to clear out our system in preparation for surgery. Check with your clinic. Fifteen calories is nothing - but if they want zero calorie fluids to do the final prep for surgery, then yea - in that case I would probably avoid them.
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Too close to the ER today (long post)
catwoman7 replied to BypassTheBS's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'd agree with Arabesque that it's probably too much activity too soon after surgery. Your body's still healing, and you're not taking in enough calories to support strenuous activity yet. And low blood pressure/low blood sugar are issues with some of us the first few weeks. It was probably a combination of things. about alcohol (and I know you said you weren't drinking. but just because the other commenters addressed it...), we were told to wait a year. I waited more like three years. The first time I drank it slowly and in a "safe" place since I didn't know what kind of effect it would have on me. I remember getting really buzzed really quickly on just one glass of wine - although the feeling left more quickly than it would have pre-surgery. I do drink now (eight years out), but it mostly consists of a glass or two of wine (and usually only when I'm out with friends) about once a month. But then alcoholism runs on one side of my family (two uncles), and with my addictive personality and my re-arranged digestive system, plus the fact transfer addiction isn't uncommon among bariatric patients, I never wanted to risk it. -
I guess everyone's is different, I had my sleeve on the 13th and the 14th my doctor started me on Stage 2, I'm able to particially lay on my sides without anytime of pain, I have to have protein 3 x's a day 3 to 4 ounces at a time along with jello, and or broth, since surgery, everything taste disgusting to me, I have to force myself to eat especially the protein shakes, I hoping on Thursday that I get to try an egg. I hope I still like eggs. I just can't understand why the hunger pains are so intense. I just wanna get through this and get back to normal. If that's even a thing anymore 😕.
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My doc gave me a restaurant discount card
BigSue replied to KathyLev's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You can buy a card like that from the Bariatric Pal store, but I would never use one (even if I got it for free). I have t even told my family that I got WLS, so I’m certainly not going to tell a server in a restaurant. I’m almost 3 years out now, so I can eat reasonable portions (especially meals that are mostly vegetables, like salads), and I can usually find something on the menu that works for me, and/or take home leftovers. I rarely have any desire to order from the children’s menu because they usually have unappealing and often not-very-healthy food, but I have done so on occasion — for example, I went to a BBQ restaurant and wanted ribs, but not a half rack, so I ordered the child’s plate with 2 ribs and and 2 small sides, which was the same food as the regular menu but a smaller portion (and much cheaper). I just asked nicely and they didn’t require an explanation or card or anything. -
I had bypass surgery. My medical team advised me beforehand that for a number of patients, the surgery prompts hormonal changes which alters your body's response to food; there is a change in the interest of food and your body will experience the taste and smell of food in a different way. Some food will taste different whilst others might arouse the feeling of nausea. These are all natural. For your lack of energy - drink more water. I am in the UK - my post op diet is 4 weeks of pureed food followed by 4 weeks of soft food followed by the introduction of 'normal' food; these stages are all initially guided by the dietician. I have not experienced any pain with the surgery. I was not discharged with any torso bands or heat pads or anything like that, nor was i advised to run warm water over the incisions sites. I was strongly advised the incision sites should not be immersed in water for 4 weeks post surgery - the very clear advice was to leave the incision sites ALONE owing to the risk of infection. You are all fabulous for advice and support here but i always tend to check things out with my medical team and that is generally the advice that i adopt xx
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Too close to the ER today (long post)
Arabesque replied to BypassTheBS's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
You just had a pretty major surgery & are still recovering it’s no wonder you passed out after undertaking what is quite a strenuous activity for you at this time. Though you hit your protein goal you still are eating very few calories, possibly have some low blood pressure & maybe some hypoglycaemia (sugar drop) as well. Check with your team as to their activity recommendations. Many of us are advised only gentle walking for the first weeks, slowly increasing. Take things slowly & listen to your body. While you are recovering you can’t do exactly what you did before surgery but you will again soon. Not being able to drink alcohol after surgery isn’t an absolute no @Carol97045. Sure if your post surgical plan says no alcohol for a period it time, it is best to follow that. But after that there are a few considerations around the consumption of alcohol post surgery. Empty calories & carbs is one. The habit of usually eating high fat, high sugar, high calorie, highly processed food while drinking. How your body & changed digestive system tolerates it & processes it (like feeling the effects more quickly). The most important is the possibility of addiction transfer - from food to alcohol. Does this mean you can never have alcohol again? No. What it means is you have to make your own choices around whether you do or don’t drink & if you chose to drink how much & how often based on those considerations. I drank while I was losing. Had a gin & tonic at about 8 weeks. Nursed that drink literally for hours & didn’t have another drink for another month or so. Four years out & I still only have a drink maybe once a month & usually only one. I still take a while to drink it or sometimes don’t finish it. My choice. I don’t enjoy it in the same way either. And I used to have a drink every night. And I’m far from being alone in continuing to consume alcohol. -
Too close to the ER today (long post)
BypassTheBS replied to BypassTheBS's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was not consuming alcohol at this event nor have i had alcohol since before my 2 week pre op diet I mentioned I've consumed alcohol at this event in the past before i thought about having surgery just to give some context on how much things have changed for me now that I’ve had RNY I’ll make it a little more clear in my OP 😊 -
I'm getting so frustrated, 7 months out and almost 2 months stalled
ms.sss replied to SuziDavis's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
lol. i've been here for what seems like forever and that's the first time i read that! Love it. i kinda like the idea now that i've been in a "stall" for 4 yrs lololzzzzz -
Food Before and After Photos
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Today I dragged my children to Celtic Fest where there wasn’t much Celtic food but loads of cool stuff to see and music to hear. Most of these are after pictures. I think I only took 4-5 bites of that cream puff and ate 1/3 of a cookie. Then had the ramen, and most of the inside of the steak and ale pie as they were sold out of pasties. 😩 -
Too close to the ER today (long post)
Carol97045 replied to BypassTheBS's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hello this is my first time on here and I couldn’t help but feel that I needed to respond to your message but you shouldn’t be consuming any alcohol at 4 weeks out from surgery or 4 years out from surgery because we don’t absorb alcohol like the average person would since we have had our stomach altered with a bypass procedure -
So today I’m 4 weeks post op RNY by the date. I passed out today (Saturday) at an outside, pretty physical, 3 mile walk/dancing event. I’ve frequented this event plenty of times in the past before surgery & while drinking liquor in 82+ degree weather (1-2 years BEFORE surgery) This is the first time in life I’ve ever passed out. It was kind of scary when my friend told me I was out for about 3 minutes…. The morning of I had 2 protein shakes and hit 80g before heading out. I had plenty LiquidIV supplements to make sure I stayed hydrated but it seems like that contributed to my downfall according to the EMT. I have not and did not consume alcohol while only 4 weeks post op. But mainly I had no solid food since Friday thinking that i could hit the protein & just stay hydrated but hell no… With the physical activity & no carbs to replenish the energy my body was way deprived so…eat your carbs
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Update about gastric sleeve complications
SacB replied to ChreeMiriah's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Your experience (adrenal insufficiency) has me worried about my own future. Back in 1986 when I was 33 years old, I had to have one of my adrenal glands removed completely, due to a benign tumor. So I only have one left. The one I have left has to work overtime to keep me healthy, so your post makes me a bit nervous. I'll just wait and see what happens. I just completed my six months of pre-op preparation, so won't have surgery for another 6-8 weeks. Gives me some time to do some research. I did read through your post-op ordeal, and am delighted to hear about your problem being diagnosed and hopefully solved. Wish you all the best. -
I didn't get to my goal weight gained 3 kg and I tend to bounce around that 3 kg
