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5 days post op and feeling scared about the future
Arabesque replied to pompom83's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats on your surgery. I’m glad you’re doing well. I don’t know what it is about FB groups but from what people say they seem to have a lot of negativity, worst case scenarios & not always sensible advice. Such a shame. I’m not quite 2 years out & I had stress & diet induced reflux/gerd before my sleeve surgery but it was pretty mild. Do I have it now? Yes, but it’s different & manageable. I was experiencing burning in my throat at night. My doctor advised not me to eat protein, liquid protein excluded, 2 hours before bed. And it worked. No more burning. Are there people who’ve had revision surgery because of gerd, yes. But there are also people who haven’t. There’s no guarantee how your body will react to your surgery in the short or long term. There’s certainly no guarantee you will need a revision. Just like there’s no certainty you will develop gall stones & need your gall bladder removed, also a possible side effect. It doesn’t happen to everyone either. Honestly, I have a few issues post surgery (low blood pressure, occasional hyperglycaemia) but my three friends who’ve had the surgery too have had no issues at all. As with all things, it’s sensible to be aware of all possibilities but also not to expect they will all happen to you. Good luck in your journey. So happy I did it. -
5 days post op and feeling scared about the future
pompom83 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello everyone, I am now 5 days post op. Thankfully, I have not had any complications and am able to drink liquids with no issues so far. I have been giving things a lot of thoughts and although all is going well now, I fear of complications in the long term. It seems from posts I read on FB groups that almost everyone will have a revision surgery due to acid reflux. I've also read of other complications such as leaks years post op or stomach blockages. I did my research before surgery, but now that I actually went ahead and had surgery, I feel like I'm gonna be on edge knowing that something bad due to VSG can happen down the line. Anyone here years post op with no major issues? I just need some re-assurance all will be ok. 😣 -
I also had a revision from sleeve(early 2017) to bypass (dec 2020) due to GERD and some weight regain. Happy to say that I no longer have GERD. I’m just over 10 weeks post op and I’ve lost 20kg. May be ‘slower’ then some but I’m so so happy with this progress. Slow and steady :)
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Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
njlimmer replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’m getting the bypass on March 3rd. Just started the pre-op today. Shakes, broths, and some sugar free jello and popsicles for the next two weeks!! -
I have not done any exercising at all. I am almost 6 months post op. I had the bypass, and have lost 75 lbs. to date. I have gone down 5 sizes. I feel that if I exercise, I will lose too much weight. I already look too skinny. I can't eat more, to compensate. It is still hard for me to eat a lot. I still get full easily. I am looking fwd. to the weather getting better, so I can at least take my dog for a walk around the neighborhood. Is this bad, that I am not exercising at all right now at this stage of WLS?
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I have been pretty stable with my weight. I have lost and gained by changing my eating habits. Thank you for your reply I havent thought about the mini bypass and not sure where that is available, I will definitely have to do some research.
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Revision completed
dorkyfaerie replied to Tracyringo's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
No vomiting for me either. Made the mistake of overeating twice and will never do it again. I also dump from sugar substitutes like erythritol and most dairy/dairy substitutes. I've always had an issue with milk, but holy moly has it gotten exponentially worse. I've also had to take it super slow on a bunch of different foods and am just now adding more raw veggies/salads in (at 5 months out). BUT, I still haven't had any GERD, which is the primary reason I had revision, and I've lost about 65 lbs since the week prior to revision, so I'm pretty happy with the results! -
Keeping surgery a secret? What did you tell others?
TC68 replied to rmarierenwick's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
How much weight is a normal amount to loose in the first 2 weeks after bypass? -
I had really bad neuropathy in my feet before surgery, due to being a diabetic. It is almost 6 months later, I am not diabetic anymore, and the neuropathy in my feet is actually getting worse. My doc gave me gabapentin(1200 mg per day), and it is not working. I have tried just about every cream/rub out there, and nothing is working. Last night was the worst so far. I literally could not sleep due to so much pain. Can anyone suggest anything that they have tried to get rid of the pain? I had the bypass, and am not allowed to take any Ibuprofen, etc. I don't even think that it would help, if I could.
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I had a revision in October 2020 for GERD. Unfortunately, I'm one of the people who "dumps". It's like clockwork - I eat something with high sugar (cake, cookies, candy) and 2-3 hours later I'm bloated, very gassy and the diarrhea starts. I've never experienced any dumping with artificial sweeteners. The good news is, I know what causes it, and it's all my fault! I shouldn't eat that stuff as it has no nutritional value. My surgeon told me that I should learn from my mistakes! Classic conditioning sort of thing...… you eat the wrong stuff, you end up dumping. I'm almost 4 months post op, and I'm trying to change my relationship with sweets so I can maintain my weight loss. The great news is that the GERD is GONE!!!!! I can actually sleep through the night, don't have to suck on a cough drop and eat handfuls of antacids every night and I feel wonderful.
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Hi there! So obviously, I can't tell you what to do I was wondering, however: are you at a stable weight? Is your health declining, or has it been this way for a while? If you're gradually going up in weight and you're feeling the side effects of that escalating, I'd definitely consider the surgery if I were in your situation. In terms of how it works, it's pretty accepted now that the main effect from any WLS other than the lap-band is metabolic. That means it's not the restriction or the malabsorption or the combination that does most of the work. It's the change in our GI hormones. And speaking of those: I'd suggest you look into comorbidity resolution with the different procedures. It seems the resolution rates are higher for procedures that bypass some of your small intestine. Since you're self-paid anyway, have you considered the Mini Gastric Bypass? It's revisable and reversable and offers higher resolution of comorbidities than both the sleeve and RNY.
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lots of people have revised, so some may chime in here. It usually does resolve GERD (although not always -- tracyringo, who's on here, hasn't seen any improvement yet, unfortunately) - but for most people, yes - it stops it. most RNY'ers don't dump (the statistic that gets thrown around a lot is 30% of us dump, although I don't know if there's any hardcore medical research behind that number. However, I've been on bariatric boards for the last six years, and I know a lot of us don't dump - so that number doesn't surprise me. And no - you don't dump on Splenda or other artificial sweeteners. Just sugar - and for some people, fats (although I should add that some artificial sweeteners, esp sugar alcohols, give some people G/I distress - but that's true of normal people, too - not just WLS patients). weight loss supposedly isn't as fast or easy with revisions as it is with virgin surgeries, but some people do manage to make their goal.
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Sugar Free/fake sweeteners drinks
Guest replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Which also wouldn't make a ton of sense, if you ask me? The sleevers have a high-pressure pouch, meaning it's closed on one end by the pyloric valve (the DS'ers, too). Mechanically, you'd think that would mean carbonation could do more stretching, I guess? However, their lower-set pouch means it has less potential, theoretically, to stretch because that area of the stomach is less stretching-prone (it obviously still happens to some). We bypassers have a low-pressure pouch (it's open on two ends), meaning fluids should pretty much go right through. Fast-emptying pouches are positively correlated with WL in some studies, which is somewhat counter-intuitive, but makes sense when you think about the metabolic effects of getting food to the small intestine relatively fast after starting a meal. Where we differ is obviously where that pouch is - the RNY'ers have it high, the MGB'ers have it low. I really wish there were some good scientific studies on post-op plans. I haven't found much, and it's not like I haven't tried. I really don't believe in just telling people no to everything. If our minds worked like that, we wouldn't be here in the first place. -
I had exactly the same pain.... Never knew why.... After some massage it reduced. I had my bypass on February 8th and I'm feeling awesome! Sent from my SM-A515F using BariatricPal mobile app
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Sugar Free/fake sweeteners drinks
FINFAN3DP replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It is my understanding that is for the bypassers only, not the sleevers. -
Any Bypassers in their 20s?
jami.1992 replied to MissSmartyPants's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’m 28 and had my bypass May 2020! I’m 9 months post-op and have lost 130 pounds! I can eat almost anything. I try to stick with eating mostly high protein foods. I had a baaad sweet tooth before surgery and still get cravings but small bites of good sweets or sugar free options always satisfy me. Something that occupies my time now (that I never in a million years thought I would ENJOY) is lifting weights. I dont like cardio workouts, but lifting weights makes me feel stronger and like I’ve really accomplished something when I’m finished. The best part of it all is my self esteem! I have a confidence I’ve never had before and I don’t allow myself to care what anyone thinks of me. I finally feel like my outside appearance matches my heart. If that makes sense? Lol CONGRATULATIONS on getting your surgery date!! Everyone told me I would be so happy I did this while I was young so I could spend my younger years enjoying life to the fullest! And they were absolutely right!! -
Hi all, I had the sleeve around 2 years ago and now, because of GERD, I need a revision and am scheduled for the 24th. I also gained back around half of the weight I lost. According to my doctor, (new surgeon) my former surgeon took about 50% of my stomach when the norm is about 70-90%. I never did reach my goal and was frustrated. I am curious if anyone has experienced anything similar and if they were able to reach their goal with revision. Also, with regards to dumping: does it also happen with Splenda and the like?
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Which hurt more? First surgery or revision to sleeve?
PuraVida37 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm planning to get a revision from lap band to sleeve soon. How was the pain for the sleeve compared to the lap band? Do you think because you had experience that it made any difference? -
SIPS /SADI-, can anyone tell me about your experience.
Linda Pink replied to Cherubchub's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am interested in revising to this from the sleeve too. Where are u having your surgery? -
Any Bypassers in their 20s?
davis29 replied to MissSmartyPants's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I just recently turned 29 and had my bypass about 3 weeks ago. I'm in the pureed phase and since surgery ive drop about 30 pounds. Seeing as I really can't do much and barely eat as of now I've had a obsession reading, it's literally taken over my old habits, that's all I want to do. I'm really looking forward to shopping and falling in love with myself again, the thought of reinventing myself leaves me excited for the future. The process isn't easy but it's worthwhile. Good luck on your journey and dm if you need anything!!! Sent from my SM-G981U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Any Bypassers in their 20s?
NewMe3 replied to MissSmartyPants's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congrats on starting your journey. I am a sleeve to bypass revision. I had my sleeve originally in early 2017 and revision to bypass in December 2020. I’m currently 28 years old now. Since my revision in December I’ve lost lost 20 kg which I’m so happy about. I’m so looking forward to buying new clothes, being able to walk into any shop and know that I’ll be able to find my size, rather then sticking to plus size stores etc. also in regaining my confidence - which is increasing every day :) All the best for your journey. No regrets! -
Fruit/Veggie Skin
catwoman7 replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had bypass. We weren't supposed to eat the skin the first two or three months, but I don't think they meant that forever. I've been eating the skins for quite awhile now (I'm almost six years out). I'm pretty sure I started eating the skin sometime within the first year, though....maybe when I was a few months out (??) -
Fruit/Veggie Skin
HealthyLifeStyle replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You had the sleeve so I wonder if its different. I had the bypass, and was told not to eat the skin. -
Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
PuraVida37 replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
March 26th. Revision from lapband. I'm nervous and excited. Hope to get back to running and fitting into my old clothes again. -
NO pre-op Liquid Diet...Anyone else?
Jaelzion replied to JazzyJess20's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My cousin had a bypass at the same time I had my sleeve. When I asked him how he was finding the pre-surgery liquid diet, he had no idea what I was talking about. He went to Benihana's the day before his surgery, LOL. Different doctors take different approaches.
