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Never thought I'd regret it...but here I am
Berry78 replied to janedoe92's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Like sloknitter said. Plus, you can be a designated driver! I am sorry to hear about your complication. Hopefully you can figure out how to get the care you need without so much interference in your work/school. -
4 days before surgery and they cancel
Berry78 replied to babyallee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know you are frustrated, but this may be showing some issues that may arise after surgery if you are slow to get your energy back or have complications. Definitely come up with some contingency plans! -
Never thought I'd regret it...but here I am
janedoe92 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I remember when I got the surgery I was sooo incredibly happy. I'm finally losing weight more than I have doing every diet known to man, but can't find the happiness in it anymore. I've been struggling for awhile with how my life is already changing. I've always been a pretty social person (I'm 24 so i liked to go out often, drink with friends, lunches, things of that sort). I knew that would change and I thought I prepared myself. Now I feel almost alone in a sense. I no longer have that social aspect to my life and it kills me. I still want to go out, but of course people don't want to go out with someone that's not going to drink. The friend I had for support is still supportive, but even she at most times doesn't understand because we had two different surgeries (she was sleeved I had the switch), and it seems like she doesn't get how things can be different for me, so I no longer have anyone to talk to about my journey. Now I'm having a complication, which is so frustrating to me. My recovery was so incredibly smooth and I was able to get all liquids and protein within 3 days. Now I am struggling and have sever nausea. I am in touch with my team, but it's not as easy seeing as I live 4 hours away from them. We're thinking it may be dehydration but I'm hoping not because she said I would have to do a home health stay and get iv fluids. I cannot afford anymore time off work, or school and I am in an internship and can't afford to miss days there either. I feel so depressed about this whole situation, and just wish better days would come where I am not regretting the surgery and can finally enjoy losing the weight [emoji17] -
Minimizing complications
jtellechea001 replied to Gabriel29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My personal story I had RNY bypass on 10/10/16 following every rule to the T! 13 days post op I woke up in tears Saturday morning, was not able to tolerate a protein shake for the first time and it was accompanied by nausea, no vomiting. I went to the gym thinking it was gas pains, nope it got worse. I called my surgeon in tears and he told me to immediately go to the ER. I get to the ER I was in so much pain I was in fetal position and no pain killer would take my pain away! At this point they did blood work and a CT scan of my abdomen everything came back NORMAL! The doctor started saying it was something I had eaten wrong! (I was following my plan to the T) Well the doctor in the ER wanted to discharge me and send me home. I'm a nurse, I said no, something is wrong! Well the surgeon decided to keep me over night just for "observation" I slept the night pain free, when I woke up in the morning the pain had come back. At 12 o'clock the surgeon finally came to see me. At 4:30 in the afternoon I was being prepared for emergency surgery for a diagnostic laparotomy with possible vowel resection. Well it took the surgeon to open me up, to find that I had an intestinal stenosis....he had to reroute my entire bypass! Moral of the story, listen to your body! I could have died from that complication! And with every procedure there is always a risk of complication! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
My sleep cycle was all jacked up for the first week once I was back at home. I had a prolonged stay at the hospital due to some complications so the continual wake-up calls every 2-3 hours for 6 days wrecked me. For the first few days at home I would wake up at 2 a.m. and then just be up from then on. I didn't do anything special to get back on track. Just took my body some time to get back to normal, but it did after a few days. It can be frustrating but it'll get better!
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How do you feel? Are you sick at all? Don't beat yourself up. Just try to remember why you had the surgery. Also think of the complications that can occur from eating foods your not supposed to. Be strong you got this
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Hi. Hope you feeling better. I want you to please take this to heart! Please stick with the foods that you can only have. Follow your doctors instructions and food list. It is very very dangerous to eat the wrong foods. If you have a complication you can end up having major surgury again. I know it may not be easy at times but please be very careful. Dont stress to much. Just take it slowly and remember this is a process. You will be okay. Wish you the best. ???
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Minimizing complications
blondie66 replied to Gabriel29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I followed the rules for the most part and had little complications. I also had a good surgeon and good post op care which I think all contribute but so does being a good patient and taking meds and following Instructions. U will get gas pains so bring gasx strips to hospital to use. Give up pop coffee booze and take vitamins for 2 months before surgery. Also start with the premier protein shakes at least 3 months prior to surgery to build up a food reserve of nutrients. I am very happy I did the surgery and wish I had done it sooner. -
Since first posting my uncertainty on surgery type, I have done a lot of reading up on the subject. My Surgeon Dr Tuggle turned me over to Dr Duncan who specializes in preforming the sleeve with the addition of the ds then adding on the sips procedure. The sleeve pouch is a little larger than the regular sleeve. You can eat 4 to 6 ounces verses the 2 with the regular sleeve. However, what you eat passes thru your system with less calories and less nutrition being absorbed. But, by having the sips procedure you have less bowel and smelly gas issues. I researched my surgeon.He speciAlice's in this type of combined surgery. Yes, I'm nervous about doing outpatient. The insurance company approved it that way, but they can always admit me if there are complications. Part of the criteria for doing outpatient is your bmi. Mine is 41. I have my edg on Tuesday maybe they will decide to change it from outpatient to hospital stay after that.
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Actually slippage isn't mentioned in the 2013 study...these were the complications and rates..... "A high number of revision procedures were performed-proximal pouch enlargement (26%), erosion (3.4%), and port and tubing problems (21%)." Happy you are happy and I hope you stay in the 50% with no issues. I never had a slip. I had irritation, reflux and then eventually device broke. I lost as well and I felt great as well for the first 3 years. The point of my post is for people to know that if it does go bad...don't put your head in the sand. Do something...
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What Are Your Weight Loss Surgery Resources?
Dairymary replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had my surgery over six years ago, but the resources I utilized are all still relevant for anyone having WLS today. The only exception is probably how I chose my surgeon. At the time, VSG was still considered experimental in the US and my insurance would not cover it. My daughter is a gastroenterologist and did not want me to get a Lapband or bypass because of the complications she sees. As an RN myself, I wasn't too keen on either of those procedures, either. She consulted with colleagues in the bariatric community and they recommended VSG with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in TJ. Made for an easy decision, was a great experience and I had an easy, pain free recovery. After surgery, my main support came through emails with my surgeon, my daughter, my friends, husband, local bariatric support groups and a therapist. I was the only VSG patient in the support groups for a long time, but for the most part the struggles are the same no matter what surgery you have. My friends and DH helped smooth the way and My therapist was instrumental in my long term success since most obesity issues are psychological, not physical. i saw my therapist for about 3 years and attended group support for 5+ years. Due to personality incompatibilities within the group I quit attending and turned to online forums like this one only recently. Glad I had "real life" support when I was a newbie, but the online community provides me a rather interesting touchstone to the bariatric world at this point. -
Any surgery buddies for 2/13/17
ceow replied to tasharss22's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Tomorrow is my last day before surgery. I have done the liquids & tomorrow I will stick a bottle of mag citrate. I work in the med field. Believe me, you want to do it. It will decrease your risks. If anything happens to get nicked, you would have crap leaking. It's just an easy thing to do to improve odds of complications. -
I was first banded 17 years ago as part of the FDA trial. I loved it at first but had complications. It did produce results, as I was maintaining an 80 pound weight loss for a while. I had a new band installed and a hernia repair done seven years later due to slippage. I really wish I'd just gone with a bypass from day one because I had no results from that band. I wasn't perfect with my eating, to be honest, but I felt almost no restriction, even with a max fill. I gained a LOT of weight back and my PCP suggested I consider another bariatric referral last year. I was not convinced that I should have a conversion, but with the support of a new surgeon and her team I had sleeve surgery 9 weeks ago and feel GREAT. It's a totally different experience. Also, for years I'd assumed I wasn't having any trouble with the second band (beyond not losing weight), but I wound up needing a second hernia repair. Note, I had none of my prior symptoms. I don't know what my ultimate results will be with the sleeve and I know it's up to me to do the real work, but from my perspective I would not choose a band if I had the opportunity to do it all over again. Good luck!
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Have a cold and surgery on 2/22
Charlotte43 replied to Carol94303's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a cold before surgery and still had a slight cough the morning of my surgery. My anesthesiologist heard me cough and measured my oxygen level it was at 94. He asked if I wanted to reschedule or go ahead. He said if I'm not breathing at full capacity they would have to monitor my breathing differently and there's a greater risk of complications. I said I would rather go for it. I was originally scheduled for July but my dad passed away the day before my surgery so I had to cancel and my insurance company made me go through the whole 6 month process again. I would just talk to your anesthesiologist. Mine agreed with my decision to move forward but had he recommended otherwise I would have postponed it -
Sorry to hear how rough it has been. As a medical professional, as well as being 10 days post-op myself, I can tell you that surgery takes A LOT out of you emotionally as well as physically. While your day-to-day physical recovery needs are very pressing, and you do need to keep attempting to hydrate and keep your blood chemistry afloat, you are trying to cope with a new stomach (and lots of surgical wounds) while out of your routine. You can't eat as usual, you aren't out socializing or at work like you usually would be. Your routines are messed up. Daytime TV is simply awful. You are worried about your complications, You have a big giant "to do" list which includes drinking Water, sipping every 5 minutes, meeting your Protein goals, walk every hour, start your Vitamin supplements, rebuild your life. You are tapped dry. Depleted emotionally and physically. It probably took all the life energy you had just to get yourself to surgery. Now there's more required of you. My kind advice is to give yourself a break. Don't panic. Call on your doctor for advice and DO WHAT HE TELLS YOU! Don't be afraid of a day in the ER getting a couple bags of IV fluids. It will help tremendously and buy you some time back at home to keep healing and trying to get your fluids going again. You will get well. Everything seems like a giant mountain to climb right now, it's pretty normal to feel discouraged. Have faith... things will get better. Hoping for the best for you.
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Ibuprofen use and ulcers
James Marusek replied to VDB's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Nausea and vomiting are the most common complaints after bariatric surgery, and they are typically associated with inappropriate diet and noncompliance with a gastroplasty diet (ie, eat undisturbed, chew meticulously, never drink with meals, and wait 2 hours before drinking after solid food is consumed). If these symptoms are associated with epigastric pain, significant dehydration, or not explained by dietary indiscretions, an alternative diagnosis must be explored. One of the most common complications causing nausea and vomiting in gastric bypass patients is anastomotic ulcers, with and without stomal stenosis. Ulceration or stenosis at the gastrojejunostomy of the gastric bypass has a reported incidence of 3% to 20%. Although no unifying explanation for the etiology of anastomotic ulcers exists, most experts agree that the pathogenesis is likely multifactorial. These ulcers are thought to be due to a combination of preserved acid secretion in the pouch, tension from the Roux limb, ischemia from the operation, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and perhaps Helicobacter pylori infection. Evidence suggests that little acid is secreted in the gastric bypass pouch; however, staple line dehiscence may lead to excessive acid bathing of the anastomosis. Treatment for both marginal ulcers and stomal ulcers should include avoidance of NSAIDs, antisecretory therapy with proton-pump inhibitors, and/or sucralfate. In addition, H pylori infection should be identified and treated, if present. So avoiding NSAIDs is important to prevent ulcers. NSAIDs include Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Naproxen, Meloxicam, Celecoxib, Indomethacin, Ketorolac, Ketoprofen, Nimesulide, Piroxicam, Etoricoxib, Mefenamic acid, Carprofen, Aspirin/paracetamol/caffeine, Etodolac, Loxoprofen, Nabumetone, Flurbiprofen, Salicylic acid, Aceclofenac, Sulindac, Phenylbutazone, Dexketoprofen, Lornoxicam, Tenoxicam, Diflunisal, Diclofenac/Misoprostol, Flunixin, Benzydamine, Valdecoxib, Oxaprozin, Nepafenac, Etofenamate, Ethenzamide, Naproxen sodium, Dexibuprofen, Diclofenac sodium, Bromfenac, Diclofenac potassium, Fenoprofen, Tolfenamic acid, Tolmetin, Tiaprofenic acid, Lumiracoxib, Phenazone, Salsalate, Felbinac, Hydrocodone/ibuprofen, Fenbufen. -
Everything Berry78 said! I would also read the complications forum. This is might be odd advice. But it's best you know the real complications regardless of how rare they are.
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February Surgery! Any buddies?
ceow replied to lambypie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was initially sched for the 14th. 2 of my 3 daughters really got on my case about it because one works in a doc office and she sees the people who have really bad post op complications. My other daughter, who is a nursing supervisor at a major Atlanta hosp was doing the same. I was good to go until they started in on me. I called the office and got an appt this past wk, with one of my daughters present. Her questions were answered. I am scheduled for this coming Tues, 21. I am scared, only because of the lung issues I have with lots of health issues before going in that could cause a bad ending to all of it. My oldest is expecting our first grand baby. I want to be here and be able to play with him! -
How long were you off work?
orionburn replied to Darkstarwon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc typically wants his patients off work for 4 weeks, but told him I could only do 2. Technically I was off for 2 1/2 weeks as my surgery was on a Wednesday. I went back to work last week. I too have a desk job but am not up/down that often. It wasn't so bad but still felt very tired. The exhaustion really is the bigger battle than any pain I ever experienced. My energy levels are slowly getting better and better. My only complication this week was that I caught a cold so that's had me wiped out on top of everything else. Work wise it's been fine. I was stir crazy after being at home for that long so it did me better to get back to work. -
I was conflicted about sleeve vs. gastric bypass and my doctor spent over an hour showing me weight loss v complication stats for someone my gender, age and race. He showed pictures of both operations and potential complications. He was extremely detailed. We also discussed all my fears regarding malabsorption. The other members of his team also spent a long time with me talking about the pros and cons of each surgery. In the end I opted for the sleeve. I spent two days in the hospital since I live fairly far. I was really glad as I needed the push pump for pain meds the first day and the staff was extremely supportive. It seems really, really strange to me that your doctor was so terse, and I can't imagine doing a procedure that has potentially serious complications on an outpatient basis. I think you should look up the doctor's rate of complications and successes. My doc had a well below the national average rate of complications, and he also could tell me the average weight loss of former patients in my demographic.
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can you have seltzer water on pre op diet?
SLIMPICKENS55 replied to sally628's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No carbonated drinks, they're trying to shrink your liver and to give them space in your belly to do laparoscopic. And afterwards you could not drink anything carbonated for a long time because the carbonation will make your stomach get gas in it and it'll make your stomach expand making you able to eat more in the future. Plus the carbonation can eat at your incision inside and cause you to have complications. Definitely not worth it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
And I should add... all the above is based on an uncomplicated experience. She has about a 10% chance of having some complications. (Usually minor). Of course in that case, the journey changes accordingly. Before you get too scared, keep in mind obesity presents its own risks... and severe complications are pretty rare.
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I will tell you advice that I am bad taking myself lol. Be kind to yourself! Your worries are my group 2 concerns! I am constantly worried about complications... will the acid reflux get worse, will my stomach get kinked etc etc. We can only live and do our very best. Again, advice I should take lol.
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You're already doing well! It's going to be very difficult post op. I would recommend your wife begin counselling or join a support group. It will be helpful to have the added support in case of complications. All the best.
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Anyone ever get burning mouth syndrome?? If so did it go away? My surgery was 11/23/16 have lost 83 lbs.
