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It took a few weeks to look normal yes it was very deformed. Now I'm amazed when I look down at my incredible shrinking stomach (and shrinking butt). Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App
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Surgery Scheduled For November 19!
Mev2 replied to nursemeg89's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Hi! My name is Dawn and I'm 42yo. I had gastric bypass in 6/25/2013. First 2 weeks was tolerable but on the day of 3weeks post op I ended up in the hospital for 6 days due to a pleural effusion which I then had to have a chest tube for 5 days. Since then I stay N/V. My dr did an EGD this past Tuesday where he had to dilate the stricter. He said that is what was causing me N/V. But it's Friday and am nauseous as ever. I've lost like 38-41 lb. but everything makes me ill, even the smell of food. Is this normal? How do I get over this? I have even considered reversal if that were an option. I'm not use to being down/ill. I'm always taking care of others. Please someone help me out here. Thank u in advance.
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I am 5 weeks post op. The surgery went well, I had minimal pain... now all of a sudden my incisions are itchy and red. All the glue already fell off. If showered to to see if it was dead skin build up and that did not help. Is this normal?
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The count down is one. 1 week to pre-diet. Started getting everything on my list together. Like most, excited and nervous at the time. Question; how many of you told people outside of your very inner circle what you were doing? I have only told my Wife, Son and Mom. Even my Dad does not know yet. Not good at keeping secrets lol) I also told my long time very close friend that I was thinking about it but have not told he I have confirmed. I value his opinion and he was definitely leaning towards me not doing it. I am doing the right thing here by going through with it right?? Weight Mgt. 1/3 Phsyc Eval 1/3 Upper GI 1/3 Chest Xray 1/3 Ultra Sound 1/3 Sleep Study 1/9 · Received Approval From HealthPartners 1/9 Support Group, scheduled for 1/29 HealthPartners Weight Mgt. completed 1/17 & 1/25, next 2/4 Penn Weigh Mgt. 2/5 Cardiac Clearance 2/5 Pulmonary Functions 2/5 Blood work 2/15 Nutrient Class 2/15 Pre-Op2/15 Surgery 2/28
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Banded 3 days ago by Dr. Speigal in Houston
Nicole_031408 replied to Nicole_031408's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Tight and miserable, yes! But I am so excited to see that I've already lost 6 lbs. and whereas before I might be worried that I'd just gain the 6 lbs. right back, I know that this time those 6 lbs. are gone for good. I can't wait to keep losing! I found that yesterday I was really missing food. I'm not hungry whatsoever. I just miss chewing and the taste of food. These next two weeks will be interesting, to say the least. -
Hi. I am almost 3 weeks post op (sleeve) I am having a very hard time getting my vitamins in. What kind is everyone taking? I'm currently on Baritric Fusion, 1 chewable 4xs a day. I would rather have one I can swallow. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app
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Post op diets vary significantly, it is always best to follow your surgeon's or dietian's guidelines. I had two weeks liquid then went onto pureed for a couple of weeks followed by a four weeks mnced/soft graduating to soft/normal in that four weeks. My dietician had on her list for pureed foods: high protein (low sugar) yoghurts, custard (I did this once only as I found it too sweet and triggered my sweet tooth), scrambled egg, cottage and ricotta cheese, sandwich style tuna (spreadable), blended soups and the like such as casseroles...but they had to be highly blended. Was also advised to supplement with protein drinks if needed.
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I've jumped through all but a couple of hoops on my way to approval. It was discovered that I'm diabetic and have some pretty high blood pressure to boot, so we're treating the BP and the diabetes will likely be reversed soon after surgery. My last couple of clearance appointments fall over the next three weeks. With 2 comorbidities and a BMI over 40, I should have no trouble. In the middle of all these appointments, I discovered a lump in my breast. I contacted my PCP and she ordered a diagnostic mammo and an ultrasound. Nothing appeared on either of those tests. My doctor and the radiologist both felt the lump, but it just didn't show up on the tests. So they decided to send me to a surgeon since a surgeon would be more likely to have seen something like it. The surgeon seems to think it's a "ductal abnormality" and suggested that I reserve a surgery time. In the meantime, he has me applying moist heat to see if it draws anything out. If not, I will have the area excised in 4 days. I had my pre-admission testing today. He assured me that it won't affect my sleeve plans, unless there is a malignancy. While I trust his opinion, I'm scared to death. There is no history in my family and no precursors to make me a risk. I guess I just need some prayers, vibes, mojo... it's all appreciated.
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Greeting & Salutations I'm really just starting out, My weigh in is the 31st of August & that starts my 3 month pre-op program. I'm in a pretty good state of mind but am very concerned about my Anti-Depressants. I take 525 mg of Effexor-XR a day for Borderline Personality Disorder, Yes I am a man & it's not like in Girl Interrupted that took place in the 60's, I get that all the time. What it means is that in general I absolutely loathe myself so my appearance usually changes a lot, hairstyle, clothing style, I've been a greaser, a punker, a goth & a cowboy & that was in my 30's. I'm soon to be 45 & after years of therapy & counseling I've reached a good place. If anyone else out there has been on Effexor you'll know that the withdrawal is brutal. I've heard that you need to come off of extended release medications, has anyone else gone through this? Going through the pre-op program seems tough enough without having to go through an anti-depressant change. Is it something you should do sooner rather than later? I have an appointment with my Psychiatrist but it isn't for a couple weeks so I'm stressing a little about it. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!
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Pre-Op 2 Wk Liquid Diet.
Chris'Girl replied to Chris'Girl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well, this is my 2nd day on my pre-op diet. My instructions are to replace two meals with a high Protein shake and then have one low carb, high protein meal. I decided that on the days that I work (I work overnights 6p-6a), I will have a shake for Breakfast, my meal for lunch and then my 2nd shake later that night/early morning. When I'm at home with the hubby and baby, I will have both my shakes for bfast and lunch and then have my dinner with them. So far it hasn't been too bad. Being here at work is the hardest because we tend to have a lot of "down time", so I'm kinda just sitting here thiniking about how much I want to EAT, EAT, EAT! Tomorrow will be my first day at home on the diet and I think it will be easier since I'll be so busy with the baby all day. Anyway, for my meals, I'm just having boneless/skinless chicken breast and some veggies. Three days prior to surgery I will just have Clear liquids. The doc says I can do that 1 day prior, but I'm going to go ahead and do it for three days. I'm so scared my liver won't be small enough. I'd hate to get refused because my liver's too fat for fat surgery!! LoL Anyway, thanks for all the replies. I wish you all continued success on your pre-op diets and hoping our cravings for the "bad stuff" will die down after a few days! I want TACOS and PIZZA!! No, no, no!! I can do this! -
I am 4 weeks out from gastric sleeve and I have constant pain in the incision where the stomach was removed. My surgeon says he may have to go back in and remove a stitch. Has anyone else had this hapoen to them?
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Thanks for all the encouraging words I'm really praying I break this stall soon...
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I am having trouble figuring out when I am full. I am just about three weeks out and I just started soft foods. I am eating about 3 onces a meal but I feel like I am overeating. I eat the 3 ounces but I keep feeling overly full like I ate to much and I get a weird feeling overly full and I have this indigestion feeling in my throat. Am I eating to fast? how do you know when you are full?
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Sleeved 4/11---Back To Work Today
Who's That Girl replied to waistnaway's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow! you're back already. I was sleeved on 4/10 and have my 1 week follow up visit tomorrow. also transitioning to soft foods. Can't wait to have something with texture - refried beans never sounded so good! -
My team said no alcohol for the first year. There were three reasons for this: 1) Liver failure. Your body burns fat very quickly during the first year releasing toxins stored in the fat into your system. Your liver is working very hard during this time to filter these out. Adding alcohol during this time period can overwork your liver, causing liver failure (resulting in at least one recent death for my program). 2) Cross addiction or transfer addiction. Many of us are addicted to various foods and need to practice and learn new coping skills while we are losing weight so we can keep the weight off for life. The statistics are pretty high for alcoholism, drug addiction, and other less common addictions (gambling, shopping, sex) for weight loss surgery patients. These statistics are equally as high for people who never indulged in these things pre op as they are for those who did. We need to learn and practice coping skills to avoid falling into the trap of new addictions. 3) Quick and easy intoxication. We get tipsy faster on less. There are plenty of reasons why this could be bad. Driving would be dangerous. You could end up in dangerous situations when quickly intoxicated. Or you could have poor judgment about what you put in your mouth while intoxicated. I tend to want to eat when tipsy. If I did that in the early stages I'd probably have had a lot more of those painful stuck food or vomiting episodes from eating too much, too fast, wrong foods, and not chewing. I have wine now at 14 months out. 4oz hits me hard and can make me slur my words and be unsteady on my feet. I only drink alcohol at home now, never in public (I like my Saturday night glass of wine - my indulgence after a long week). Mainly because I'd be embarrassed to seem so drunk in public and driving home would be very unwise. These three reasons were stressed and drilled into me over and over and over pre op and post op during support group meetings. I second all of these reasons 100% especially the addiction and quick to get tipsy, you can add it in but you just need to make sure you are monitoring it very closely to avoid these common problems.
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Just wondering what work best for you? I'm swimming laps and also am walking/jogging six days a week for at least 60 minutes. What do you think worked best to tone your legs???
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Surgery Date after Insurance Approval
Butterfly66 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am anticipating insurance approval in the next week. How long after approval was your surgery scheduled? I have already started my two week liquid diet in anticipation so that should speed up the process. Just curious. Thanks. Christi -
Over this preop diet
Sherry Richardson replied to Emily Jane's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am a week out from surgery and I started my pre-OP diet today. I get nothing but clear liquids and broth for the next 7 days. If I make it through this I can do anything. -
For my pre op diet the dr is telling me it's only one week of high protein no carbs... Does that sound right?
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So 3 weeks ago I started my diet for my surgery this Friday I have lost 15 lbs. not too bad.
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May 29, 2011 Banders
dlst123 replied to Missy05.29.12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi I was banded on the 30th may 2012 and feel a lot better than I thought I would. Looking forward to purée food this week. -
Any Of You Girls...
emily_0192010 replied to jaymzee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not lose?? That would be wonderful... I gain... like 10 lbs. It goes away after, but still... it sucks!! Anyways, yes, it is completely normal. It also sometimes affects my weight the week before as well. -
Yeah, I read somewhere that since your hormones go on break for that week, it's harder to see weight loss. But as soon as they start pumping again around day 4-7 (every woman is different), it should pick back up. I really wish I knew more about the chemical breakdown of hormones in the body and why that happens! Sucks to be a woman sometimes.
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I have survived week 1 of the pre OP diet and 1 week to go. I have lost 10 lbs but stalled the last 2 days. I was hoping to lose more weight and go into this with a bang. Still hoping! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
