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i would like to hear from anyone who has had gastris sleeve put the weight on after a few years then went on to do gastric bypass .i would like to hear if it was succesful doing this i would love to hear your thoughts and opionions, as it is something i am thinking of doing thanks.
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Revision completed
Tracyringo replied to Tracyringo's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
The liquids just flow right on through so you wont feel anything as far as that goes. I didnt feel anything for the first few weeks. I didnt feel anything until I added firm protein and even then its not the same but I have gotten use to it. I have also read where people having this bypass as a virgin surgery dont feel anything. Who knew, right? Its crazy. I did say something to the surgeon while in the hospital about it and this is normal for bypass. Good luck to you !! -
Good! Be grateful you can eat fruit and vegetables without problems! I never had that either. I especially don't understand how people are still feeling sick and full after two bites even months out. You wouldn't want to get it. So what's the problem? Eat your fruits and vegetables. Most people don't eat enough of that post-WLS when looking at some of the daily meal plans people are occasionally posting. And no, "pills" can't make up for that. Both dumping syndrome and other repercussions are not educational tools of WLS (it makes me a special kind of sick when people look at it this way) and in every other surgical department they would be seen as problems to be solved after gastrointestinal surgery. These things are normal. Patients respond very differently. I had five abdominal surgeries (yes, all WLS related) and never had much pain and always easy recovery. The last time building up my food tolerance was harder than before though. I was cleared for everything after 3 weeks instead of 4 this time but had to be more careful with introducing new foods this time, had some stomach cramps and aches I never had before, even several weeks after surgery etc. - and nope, you wouldn't want to have these. In general patients at the hospital I had surgery at are cleared for all foods after 4 weeks (as stated above after my revision I was cleared for all foods after 3 weeks, so even earlier than this). After these 4 weeks it was advised to introduce new foods with caution but apart from "get your protein in" there was also "get your vegetables and healthy fats in" and immediate post-op nutrition (starting day 2 post-op) contained e. g. apple sauce and blended bananas in yoghurt/quark. However, people are also advised to take it slowly and to get back to lighter foods if eating more heavy solids causes problems. So plans vary big. Pre-op. Immediate post-op. Mid-term. Long-term. It depends on the treatment team. Maybe because you've been driven crazy by lots of things. You looked at fellow patients in the hospital. You read success stories on the internet. You're comparing yourself to other users on here. All of these things can raise anxiety levels big time.
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Choosing between surgeries
TheLdywMoxie replied to Chrissylynn80's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I chose the bypass because of the dumping felt like I might need that reminder of I shouldn't be eating that. Haven't had any dumping episodes yet and I'm trying my hardest to avoid any helps that I'm still on pureed foods figure it will get harder as I move to the next stage. My mom had the sleeve she hasn't had any problems so far and it's been a few months. -
How long between insurance approval and surgery date?
Kaycie replied to Bon Bon Jovi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Gastric Bypass. -
Had Surgery Yesterday - Can Drink and Swallow Normally?!
WhatATool:-) replied to cowgirlcullen's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had the same sensation, the irrational part of me thinking “they just cut into my stomach but didn’t actually do anything!” But they did the bypass of course. I’m 3 weeks out and weirdly it took me about 2 weeks before I started not feeling like I could drink normally. I wonder if it has something to do with nerves that need to heal after surgery -
Need personal docs help?
tarotcardreader replied to Chrissylynn80's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
After all the basic stuff your read about here (nutrition egd sleep study etc) in order to have the surgery i had to have a preop clearance physical. This exam included ekg and chest xray within 30 days of the operation and is generally done by your primary care physician but you can sometimes get a walk in clinic to do it. I was able to get an appointment in time with my pcp so didnt use clinic. Surgeon also had Pcp refer for egd to be sure it would be covered ulcers might be contradiction for bypass definitely ask to see if those r okay for sleeve (to save time). Ultimately up to whatever surgeon is comfortable doing -
Anyone for August 2020
Corrine2020 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m a little over 2 weeks out from my bypass and recently went to my post op appointment. I was told that at this point I should be able to eat about 2 ounces at a meal. About 1/4 a cup to 1/2 cup. And, that by month 3 it should be closer to 3 ounces. Their main concern was that I ate protein first and that I did so very very slowly. Just some insight into what I was told. Each surgeon has their own post op diet so I recommend you call their office for clarification. -
Choosing between surgeries
Hellie1028 replied to Chrissylynn80's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I read a study that said that 38 percent of people who get the sleeve end up revising it to RNY later. I’m self-pay and I want to get it right the first time. -
What made people decide to get the bypass over the sleeve? My sister recommends sleeve but shes had many issues.
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8 month difference between these two photos. I had gastric bypass on 12/31/19 at 266 lbs. I am now 175. Still looking to lose 15 more pounds!
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Good morning! My Gastric Bypass RNY is scheduled for September 15th and I’m trying to prepare for when I get home. What did you all have ready? What did you love? What did you not use? Any and all info is so appreciated!
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Is it normal or common practice
BayougirlMrsS replied to bufbills's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Not sure if it common, but i met with the SX first with both. Two different dr. With the band (2009) i actually had to go to his seminar, call about insurance, then i made an appt with him. After he felt i would qualify and felt i would be a great candidate, his staff made all the other pre op appointments. Sleeve (one year tomorrow) i called and met with him to talk to see if he would do a revision. It had been 2.5 years since that band had been removed and i gained 30lbs (paid 14k). I had to do a NUT & Phyic appt. -
Anyone for September 2020?
gtotheb replied to vsg_britt_091420's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Man my Gastric Bypass Liquid Diet (2 days in!) has so far been a BEAST of a mental and hunger battle. But I know it must be done to avoid being opened up and sewn back up and had no surgery. I had 120 oz of water today, 800 calories, and 100 grams of protein. I heard the first 3 days are the toughest and then it gets easier! -
I only saw the dietician for about 10 minutes while I was in the hospital. I was a revision from sleeve to RNY for GERD, and my BMI was 21. I had discussed my hope I would not lose too much more weight with my surgeon, who said that with proper diet I shouldn't lose much, so I was looking forward to talking with her. It turns out that she had really nothing to say. Her caseload is obese people, like I used to be, and so I'm saying things like "So I could add peanut butter to my shakes?" and she is nodding yes. Well, it turns out that too much fat in one meal (like peanut butter added to a shake) makes for watery poop the next day. I mean, she meant well, but had no experience with someone in my position. I ended up Googling "Bilroth II diet" which is the closest non-bariatric surgery to RNY and is done for stomach cancer. I figured diet advice for cancer patients would be closer to my circumstances, but really it's trial and error for me right now. When I see my surgeon in October I'm going to ask for another dietician appointment with somebody else if I'm still struggling.
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I made it everyone! Op took about 2 1/2 hours because they had to repair a slight hernia. Doc said op went great and as expected. I’m tired and sore but doing well with pain. Thanks everyone for the well wishes and I’ll be sure to keep updating.
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My daughter is having gastric bypass surgery soon. She has severe cramping and bloating during her periods. What medications are there that she can take for those symptoms since she won’t be able to take any NSAIDs?
I had a gastric bypass done 28 years ago so I will be able to help her with a lot of her questions. I have been able to avoid all NSAIDs so I’m at a loss with figuring out what to do about this issue. HELP
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Hi there - I'm having bypass on 9/28 and my doctor's office won't tell me how long I should expect to stay in the hospital. They said I could be discharged the same day or maybe 1 night. I'm not sure if they are trying to discharge patients same day to get them out of the hospital quicker because of Covid or if no overnight stay is a reasonable expectation?
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Roux-en-y vs sleeve HELP!!!
Julie1292 replied to JomaraElizabeth's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I would go with bypass. I had a sleeve in 2013. I did lose 80 pounds but that still had me at 220. Then I developed some discomfort swallowing and I ended up with bile reflux and a large hiatal hernia ... my surgeon said the chances of bile reflux are higher with sleeve because the stomach is under more pressure with a sleeve. a Bypass can be reversed if necessary. A sleeve cannot. Once that stomach is removed, it’s gone. But note that a sleeve can be converted to a bypass later. ..... ultimately if you have 100 or more to lose, bypass would be the way to go. -
Mental Health and Surgery
Pookyl replied to Tiernan1212's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I’m also preop (surgery on 28th Sept) and have followed this thread with interest. I have bipolar and anxiety disorder- both of which are well controlled with meds. To have (hopefully) the least impact on my med absorption my surgeon suggested a sleeve instead of a bypass. I really don’t want my bipolar exacerbated by having this surgery. -
Sleeve Surgery - BMI 38; Insurance Question
tarotcardreader replied to Allienyc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
High blood pressure (diagnosis of hypertension), Sleep apnea , gerd (for bypass) but for my insurance at that low of bmi requires two comorbity -
I have not been here in quite some time so Iittle update -background. I was sleeved 12/27/17. Starting weight was 256, I managed to lose 61 pounds and got to a low of 195, ( this was May of 2019)then I started to regain. I refocused, got back on the right eating plan/exercise but continued to gain weight. Went to see the nutritionist last fall for help. We went over my food logs and by the numbers I was a little low in calories for the amount of exercise I was doing so we adjusted my plan but still no weight loss. I was 242 in Jan/Feb. I was prescribed the generic form of Contrave in March for a 3 month trial, managed to lose all of 5 pounds down to 237. Labs have been decent- except now I developed high cholesterol and my primary prescribed Atorvastin(Lipitor) and I have been on that since May. I consistently tell the dietician that I feel no restriction and can eat way more than I think I should. However in all this time, not once have I had a scope to check to see if my pouch has been stretched out. My primary thinks I am eating to much, the nutritionist thinks I'm not eating enough so I'm just trying to eat enough protein and stay low on the carbs. I have gone as low as 900 calories and as high as 1500. carbs as low as 20 and high as 75. All of that to say I found out my original surgeon does not believe in performing revisions so I have a consultation in 2 weeks with a surgeon that does perform revisions just so I can get answers. I still have sleep apnea, that has improved some but not enough for me to come off my CPAP. Recently I have had mild cases of heartburn late at night so I have altered my diet again, cutting out dairy, coffee, spicy foods to see what could be triggering it. I did intermittent fasting in July of just watermelon and water and managed to get down to 224. I know this was not healthy but hey I was willing to try anything. So all of that to say, with my weight as it is now, my BMI is 36. I meet insurance requirements for BMI with my sleep apnea as comorbidity but the surgeon must find it medically necessary for revision- but if surgeon requires weight loss and lose weight that puts my BMI under requirements, would insurance deny the revision?
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Roux-en-y vs sleeve HELP!!!
SpecialK92 replied to JomaraElizabeth's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@JomaraElizabeth girl, if you have ANY kind of reflux now, go with bypass!! You got this. Let me know how you make out!! -
Roux-en-y vs sleeve HELP!!!
JomaraElizabeth replied to JomaraElizabeth's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you.. i didnt know that there was already a group here for revisions [emoji1787], and thats the thing after my endoscopy they found I had h.pylori and after the antibiotics my stomach felt HORRIBLEEEEE reflux galore and I know that can be something to develop with sleeve and I DONT WANT IT[emoji1787] plus im all in it now so I might as well go balls deep... thank you again for your input♡♡ Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Roux-en-y vs sleeve HELP!!!
SpecialK92 replied to JomaraElizabeth's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had my heart and soul set on the sleeve, but my endoscopy showed bile reflux so I opted for bypass. I was freaking out, but after I did more research on RNY- I felt more secure in my decision. I didn't want to risk the chance of needing a revision later down the line if I developed reflux with the sleeve. Also, the overall weight loss of RNY is greater long term. Check out the revision group on here too and maybe ask them their thoughts as well. Most will say they wish they would've went with bypass from the beginning. I know folks that have had success with both surgeries, both excellent tools- but my best advice to you would be to do more research and then go with your gut. You got this, and good luck to you on your journey babe!!
