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Hi All, I am new to this thread and was glad to read everyone’s stories and victories. Congrats All. As for me, I got my bypass done on 12/23/20. It was a revision from sleeve which was done in 2017. Had to get bypass surgery for gerd as well as weight loss. In past 8 weeks now, my gerd is improved, but I have lost only 14lbs of weight. I wanted to ask if this is normal. Is there anything that I should be doing to increase my weight loss. Please advice. I am really disheartened at this stage.
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February 2021 bypassers?
betterme2021 replied to TreeTrunks's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi Everybody! I'm new here my bypass is scheduled for February 22nd and I couldn't be more excited! 12 years ago I gave myself a birthday present and quit smoking it's time for another "me birthday present" and this is it! I've been on my 2 week pre-op liquid diet for 5 days now and I'm down 7 lbs and strange enough losing that amount already my shoes are more loose, my face is thinner and I'm starting to feel better. My stomach growls sometimes but I've heard a lot of times that's more of a thirst cry than a hunger cry so I get the water going and it usually helps. Don't get me wrong pizza sounds good too LOL but I'm so looking forward to feeling better and that beats pizza any day! One thing I noticed today was some pain in the upper right side of my belly. Has anyone else experienced this? This may be a dumb question but I'm going to put it out there, could it be liver shrinkage causing that? Best wishes to everyone, stay strong you can do this!!!! -
New to this forum. Don't know where to turn.
LoveSimcha replied to SalsNoninna's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This - I had my and removed (I was pregnant with quadruplets so it was removal and get me out of the OR). I went back to the same dr that took it out for me to start the journey for bypass or sleeve and the practice changed. I never felt comfortable there and delayed and delayed. We have since moved to another state and I found a practice that I feel comfortable with and am finally moving forward. The 6 month wait thing is very common from the insurances by the way. Good luck -
Is duodenal switch too drastic?
RLeaT replied to Bon Bon Jovi's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I just had the SADI-s (single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy) done a week ago. This is the revised version of the traditional DS. I did so much research and chose this over the RNY (my surgeon didn't even suggest this for me) and the VSG. I am starting at a very high weight (420 at my pre-op appointmnent with the surgeon and 412 at day of surgery which was 2 weeks later). In addition to my high weight and BMI (I hate using BMI because it's not a good indicator of healthy weight AT ALL) I have PCOS, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Knowing that this procedure will basically reverse all of my comorbidities AND help me lose a higher percentage of excess weight AND keep it off is why I chose the SADI-s. I could have just chosen the VSG first and see how I did with that surgery, but I don't see the point in that. There's a higher chance I could just regain the weight I lost and need the revision surgery anyways. I'd much rather just get the surgery that I know will provide me better results the first go round. I'm hoping to see some serious transformation in the next 18 months. I'm really looking forward to getting more mobility back and having more energy. It's the little things I'm excited for....being able to take a bath because I fit comfortably in the tub and can get out easily...taking my dogs for longer walks...being able to bend down and tie my shoes easily...going to a concert and being able to stand and dance for hours without pain or needing to sit down...not having to deal with the anxiety of flying and needing an extra seat....not using a seatbelt extender...sitting in booths at restaurants...having more clothing options... Long story short...do the research, listen to your surgeon's advice, and make the best decision for yourself when considering the long term. -
I’m having the Gastric Bypass . Thank you soo much for the information . It has definitely eased some of my anxiety
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VSG to RNY still have GERD
Tracyringo replied to Tracyringo's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
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I suspect the chicken breast is what made you sick. I'm three months out from bypass, and the first two months I suffered from the foamies at least once a week. Ugh! Fortunately, it's only happened once in the past month. But I noticed that every time I got sick, I had eaten some type of meat or chicken. My body just had a hard time processing it the first two months after surgery. The first time I tried ground beef, I had the foamies for 12 hours and was up all night. After that I stuck with shrimp for a while, which my stomach was able to tolerate. Now I'm able to eat beef or chicken and it doesn't bother me. Although, I'm still steering clear of steaks and dry white meat chicken.
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Hypothyroidism and gastric bypass surgery
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to Castrad01's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Well, mine’s been complicated. My revision (8/2020) was mostly for the hiatal hernia of almost my entire sleeve that gave me constant hiccups. Then I had an internal hernia repair 11/2020 and then a small bowel resection 12/26/2020. But since my revision I’ve gone from 212 to my goal of 155. Mostly because hernia repair and bowel resection recovery follow the same diet as post op WLS- liquids to soft then solids as tolerated. I just had an EGD today to make sure everything looked good and I’m cleared for whatever I can tolerate as long as I chew well. -
I'm not sure what the requirements are for sleeve, but with the bypass, I'm supposed to take the calcium 3x a day. You might want to make sure so you don't short yourself on that one. My program recommend calcium at breakfast, lunch and dinner and the vitamin and vitamin D at bedtime.
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So it been almost 9 months since my revision to RNY from VSG. I had erosive esophagitis D and as of this past Dec it has gone down to an A. I still take Dexilant 60 mg and as I sit here typing I am on fire !!! Just wondering if anyone else is still going through this after being revised. I take the strongest PPI available that I am aware of but I shouldnt have to be on this PPI after the revision but here I am !
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Hello, I am scheduled to have gastric bypass surgery in a few weeks. What’s unique about my surgery is that at the same time I am having a small GIST tumor resected so I’ll be having a partial gastrectomy as well. My doctor said it will be very easy to remove and everything should be fine. Just wondering if anyone experienced this and was the surgery or recovery time longer than just having gastric bypass surgery. Thanks!
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Hello, I am scheduled to have gastric bypass surgery in a few weeks. What’s unique about my surgery is that at the same time I am having a small GIST tumor resected so I’ll be having a partial gastrectomy as well. My doctor said it will be very easy to remove and everything should be fine. Just wondering if anyone experienced this and was the surgery or recovery time longer than just having gastric bypass surgery. Thanks!
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Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
Hopefulin2021 replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello everyone I am having gastric bypass surgery on March 17th. I was initially supposed to have the sleeve but due to a small tumor found on my stomach I had to switch to gastric bypass with a tumor resection. Either way I am very excited and nervous. Good luck to everyone! -
Thank you for answering my questions. Iv been watching YouTube videos and read the forum on here and they have helped. I was worried about the lifting and the pain because I have two children that are all about mommy sometimes and the videos and forums that I have found don't say anything about the pain after unless you had complications. Iv had both scopes done before so is the gas pain you feel like that? My mom had the gastric bypass about 10 years ago and everything has changed so much since then so she hasn't been much help because now everything is done laparoscopic.
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Mini-bypasser here! Note the following is not diet advice or anything. But. I'm a mini-bypasser as well as I said (I assume you are too, given the forum). We're a fortunate bunch, food wise: a lower-set pouch that seems to be less prone to intolerable foods than the RNY'ers' pouch, and our low-pressure pouch avoids many of the sleevers' problems. Our problem may be reflux, but I've continued on PPIs so I have no issues. I had those same fears as you do. I'm ... 9 weeks out today. I have had wine on several occasions by now (allowed from Week 5), I've had spicy foods, I drink coffee, I eat cheese. All I'm focusing on is staying under my calories, not getting wasted to lose control, and getting 100g of protein a day. No exceptions. Within those limits, I'm in charge. Oh, and I've been actively exercising since day 3 after surgery. Could I theoretically stick to a diet of veggies, lean meats and a little fiber-heavy bread? Sure. Could I realistically? Nope. Am I losing the weight I should? Yep. We're all different, we're all in different programs, and we all react differently to surgery. So far, I'm very surprised at how easy this is. It may come back to bite me in the ass, but I'm doing the best I can.
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Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
LindsayS0917 replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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Hypothyroidism and gastric bypass surgery
Castrad01 replied to Castrad01's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Starwarsandcupcakes, my med bottle says the same. How has you weight loss been since your revision? @maven, have you had your surgery already very? All of our stories are similar in ways! -
Hypothyroidism and gastric bypass surgery
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to Castrad01's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
It’s not just calcium and iron you need to watch for with the 4hr window. You also need to watch out for acid reducing medicine as well or at least that’s what my prescription bottle of levo says. I was sleeved 12/17/19 and then revised 8/11/20 for gerd. In the time between I did stall for almost 6 weeks which was frustrating but I eventually started losing again. Also, the closer I got to my goal weight the slower I lost. -
Hypothyroidism and gastric bypass surgery
Maven replied to Castrad01's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi, I belong here too. After menopause, I found it impossible to lose weight. Just kept getting bigger and bigger. I had very small losses along the way but the slowness of the loss was so disheartening that I kept giving up and putting what weight I'd lost and some more on. I'm hoping the gastric bypass will allow me to actually lose weight and help me to not lose morale. So far so good. I keep thinking the weight loss will slow down - but actually, after so long with no progress at all, even if the weight loss is quite slow I'll still be happy. I feel hopeful for the first time in ages. My weight was starting to really affect my health. I just want to be healthy again. I didn't realise I needed to leave four hours between my levothyroxine and my vitamins. I've been using spray vitamins probably an hour to two hours after my levothyroxine so I've learnt something new here already. I shall change my vitamins to nights. -
Binder - any recommendations?
mae7365 replied to icandothis_gastricsleeve020221's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was given one after bypass surgery and used it the first week. I'm not sure why I was wearing it since I wasn't given one after my Gastric Sleeve surgery. The only time I found it helpful was when I went to bed. It allowed me to sleep on my side (vs. my back). I'm a stomach sleeper, but couldn't go there even with the binder. Not sure this helped, but figured I'd share. I personally wouldn't waste my money on one. I would never have used it if I hadn't been given one at the hospital. -
Having a low-pressure pouch as a bypasser, I am happy I can drink relatively normally. In the beginning I was worried it was too easy (as in "is my pouch too big?") but once I understood I'm not actually supposed to be all that restricted, I've chilled out. From day 4-5 or so I've been able to drink relatively easily, and I seem to have zero problems drinking a quarter liter at once (8-9oz) without pushing anything. I mean, it goes right through my pouch, so.
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Major Hair Loss
MsTexasOkubit replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m almost 6 years out Gastric Bypass I stay hungry a lot what’s does that mean? Plus I’m gaining weight back picking back up bad habits what can I do to get back on the right track??? -
I just had be revision this morning ing from Sleeve to RYNbypass. He also fixed a hiatal hernia. I am walking amd sitting in chair, no drain but omg the headache I would when I got out of Anesthesia wasddeadle, started in neck and took over full head. They have only given me Tylenol and to radial for ( like super inprofen) pain since I woke up from surgery. It has been 4.5 hours now amd I am worried that pain will hit me and I will not be prepared, they said they will give me morphine pill if pain gets bad. What should I do?? Headache is killing me. They did give me zophrane for naseau so I am goood there. They said I will be discharge at 11am unless something occurs. Oh and they just took my blood sugars and it is 179 so they have to give me insulin but I am not a diabetic???? So confused???? HW 324 Lowest 159 Current 229 Goal 154
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Just an FYI, aug62012 (from here) is starting a February 2021 Gastric Bypass Supoort group on Facebook On another note, did my Covid test Fri and tomorrow I start my liquid only diet. Surgery is Thursday at 12:30
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Everyone's experience is different, but generally speaking, this is a very safe surgery with low complication rates. I'm 6.5 months post-gastric bypass and I'm doing great. I've lost 100 pounds since my surgery. I only had to spend one night in the hospital, and I had very little pain. I didn't need to take any pain medication, not even Tylenol, after I left the hospital. The gas pain was pretty bad when I first woke up, but it didn't last long. The first few weeks after surgery are the hardest, and a lot of people experience temporary feelings of regret at some point during that time, but once you get past the liquid/puree/soft stages and you start to see results, you will probably be very happy that you decided to have the surgery. Most of us are. Good luck!
