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h-pylori bacteria in my gut
thisfathasgot2go replied to sk110857's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is more common than you think. I was in a three month health education class required for surgery. Midway through the class everyone had to get labs and stool samples analyzed. I would say that about 4-5 people or 25% of my classmates had it and had to take the meds required and then be retested. If you still had it, they had to do more meds. They would not allow the person to have the surgery unless they were cleared of it. -
No drain = swollen abdomen?
Kindle replied to Butter Britches's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a drain for 3 days, but my belly was so swollen and bloated I looked like I was pregnant. It was about 2 weeks before I could wear anything besides stretch waist pants. Even after that my jeans felt uncomfortable depending on where they sat on my belly. -
No drain = swollen abdomen?
gastricsleever replied to Butter Britches's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was the same as kindle's. Drain for 3 days but I was SO bloated! Wore stretch pants and dresses for 3 weeks. -
Hi, I'm one week out from being banded and finding the same thing. Mid day a 1/2 cp of cream strained soup feels like a gallon bubble in my chest, the next time, feels like I could eat 2 cups! Having the same worries but seems to be common, so gonna try to trust the band and relax. hang in there!
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2 week surgiversary today and I lost 10lbs first week and for this last week I've been bouncing between 228.4-230.2. Today I was 229.2. I'm getting in all my water and some plus all my protein. Doctor said to experiment with foods and I have, no problems with anything! My caloric intake has not been more than 720, but mostly between 550-650. I've also gone back to the gym and have been walking 30 on the treadmill. Just so frustrated seems I'm working harder and loosing weight now that I was before surgery and now weight won't come off! Thanks for letting me vent :/
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I report to the hospital this Friday at 6:30 and am scheduled for VSG at 7:30am! I've been on a clear liquid diet since pre-op last Friday. I'm so weak, shaky and light-headed from the clear liquids! I was told emphatically that I have to get 60 grams of protein per day but there's no way on a clear liquid diet! I've been drinking Ensure Clear Protein drinks and drinking various kinds of broth, but there's no way I'm getting 60 grams, maybe 30. And, all this, pre-op is without intake amount restriction. Next week, post-op, it's still clear liquid AND I'll be limited to what my new tummy can hold. Other than that, I'm nervous and excited! Between the surgeon, the nutritionist and the various nurses, they've all scared me to death! I'm really healthy though which is in my favor going into this. My blood pressure is low to normal, my cholesterol is low to normal, blood sugar normal, etc... but I'm still nervous. From my weigh in, bloodwork, EKG, etc... last Friday, and this morning, I'm already down 11 pounds! I feel it though...
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I had my final pre-surg nutrition appointment last week and she explained to me that I'd need chewable Vitamins post-op, for multi and Calcium citrate (and potentially Iron, depending on lab work pre-surg), as well as liquid b12. I've been looking at all the chewables out there, and wondering if those who have gone before me have insight as to what vitamins worked best for them, either for quality or pricing. Thanks for any replies!
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Chewable vitamins feedback?
aaonthego replied to Indigobunny's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If possible, get samples or the smallest possible unit of several brands. I never had issues with sublingual B-12. But on the other vitamins, I stocked up on Barimelts brand and started taking them when I was cleared to start taking vitamins (~1 month po stop). Lo and behold, they make me nauseous! I recently found a multivitamin and vitamin D/iron patch that I started this week because I couldn't handle the vitamin induced nausea anymore. -
I'm 7 weeks post op, I have lost 24 pounds, was hoping I would lose faster. But I am very thankful for the pounds lost. I need help here, I can not "go" without taking milk of magnesia, has anyone else experienced this so far out??
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Perth Bandster Get Together - How, When and Where?
Fanny Adams replied to Fanny Adams's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Wow that IS a rough week! Sorry to hear that, Cherry, and my best wishes for your son's speedy recovery!! Hang in there, mate, and don't worry, I'm sure we'll have more than one get together, so you can come join us at a later date... -
I'm 5 weeks out and a couple of days ago I started having this stinging pain on my left side that starts at the top of my rib cage and goes down to one of my incisions. It's worse when I bend or sit. The pain is not on top of my skin but beneath. Has anyone had similar pain?
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Do I need to eat carbs, losing very slowly...
brown eyed gal posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Ok friends, I'm at week 11 and have only lost 23 pounds. It's extremely difficult to get into the nutritionist at our program. I was supposed to have a 3 month check up with her but it will be February before I can get in to see her. I eat anywhere from 600-900 calories a day. I always get my Protein, (mostly from drinks) and I get my Water. I'm doing 30 minutes of cardio at least 2 days a week and I do a 30 minute routine of free weights 2/3 times a week. Any guesses as to what I'm doing wrong. I do not eat carbs hardly at all. I don't have any issues swallowing and no food has seemed to bother me so far, I've tried everything but steak and fried stuff. Over Christmas I did eat a few pieces of fudge and a few Cookies (no dumping) but after Christmas I haven't eaten any sweets. -
Ouch! Stinging Pain!
JennyBeth replied to JoJo1026's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At 2 weeks post-op I started getting a burning pain at my largest incision and nurse said it was nerve pain. I started on Gabapentin and it went away. The Gabapentin causes blurred vision so I can't take it during the day because I'm back to work. I take it every night and on weekends. During the day the pain comes back. -
Calcium?
sarahbethemails replied to sarahbethemails's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone not sure about the liquid but the caramel does it like melt in your mouth? I'm only 2 weeks out don't feel comfortable -
Hello friends, In a few weeks I will be having a serious surgery that will have me on very strong anti-biotics for a while (most likely Cipro-family). I have had serious antibiotics in the past before my RNY. I am 9 months out. How hard will it be for my new stomach to handle the antibiotics? Also, I will have to take them with food, so I am hoping the small amount of food I eat (specifically my protien) will be sufficient to deliver the antibiotics into my system. Can any one advise? Also, the surgery I am having is not related to my RNY. It's a breast lumpectomy (though not a full masectomy, it will be similar) with nodes removed. I had a MRSA-like "super staph" from the same surgery once before. I am scared now due to my new stomach. Thanks
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Carbonation
Huntingnurse replied to shelbyschroepfer's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im five months out and have had a half dozen if that. No issues and tastes the same. Just keeping them in moderation. Used to drink three coke zeros a day before surgery. -
I do MMA, so both BJJ and boxing/kickboxing. I was concerned about missing practice, so it was a major question before surgery about how long I had to be out. My doctor cleared me for 5-6 weeks post-op and last week at my 2 week follow-up he said going back in 5 weeks was fine. I was also concerned about getting hit in the stomach and he said that the chance for injury is the same as it was before. By 5 weeks our stomachs have healed to a point that a little normal trauma (like a nice punch to the gut) won't hurt us anymore than it would have in the past. If you want to start slow, do a few bag rounds until you're comfortable. I notice now at three weeks that when I pivot, I can still feel a little bit of a pulling near my biggest scar, so I assume that if I give it the full 5 weeks, there shouldn't be any issues by then. I don't plan to hop into sparring my first day back though, so take it at a pace you're comfortable with.
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Who has VSG surgery on 12/30/2019???
kfunk307 replied to smb123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there! Keep it up! I am also having surgery on 12/30/19. My pre-op diet won't start until next week. -
Tomorrow i will hit 22 weeks and so fast everything is going smoothly. I an due June 20, we are having a beautiful baby girl. When i found out i was pregnant i weigh 197 and first trimester i went down to 192 ..so far right now i stand at 200.. Baby seems healthy and no complications with sugar nor blood pressure.
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Hi I am 2 weeks post op and I am walking 2 miles but afterwards I am so exhausted. So today I only walked 35 minutes instead of 48 and I am still totally exhausted. My Dr. said to walk 1/2 hour in the a.m and 1/2 hour in the p.m. Does anyone else have this issue with energy?
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I have first appointment next week! I have so many questions! What did the band feel like when you first woke up after surgery? I am afraid of choking! I don't wanna be lightheaded all the time.
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Newbie here, sx on 3/31/10!
rago5069 replied to AllieKat's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good luck tomorrow Allie! I was banded on 3-9-10 and can understand your excitment as well as being nervous. The surgery was a piece of cake for me. However I had awful gas for the 3-4 days following surgery. Make sure you get up and walk around to get rid of the gas. It really does help. If this is any comfort... today I can't even tell that I have been banded except for that fact that I get full faster. Here it is 3 weeks post op and I am exercising and feeling great! -
Hi! I'm 3 three weeks post op and have noticed that I go to sleep tired and wake up tired... I'm on thyroid medication dr is keeping it at the same dose from before surgery, was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this a well?
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Brand New here... A few questions before surgery!
lakrystashayshay posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everybody! First post on these forums, but I have been reading them for weeks in preparation for gastric sleeve surgery. I have just finished all of the pre-op requirements for my surgery team and had my last appointment with them. They are sending in my information to my insurance today for approval! Reading through these forums has been super helpful the last few weeks to make me feel more confident in this decision and has given me information I didn't even think to ask about, but I have a few questions with my surgery date potentially about to be set (the team is confident if/when insurance approves, we can get my surgery in early-mid January! 😊) : 1) For those that have BCBS insurance, how long did it take for them to approve your surgery? I realize it is Christmas week this week, so it may take them a little longer, but don't want to stress myself out thinking I did something wrong if it takes a while, so I'd like to have an estimate of how long this normally takes. 2) For those that have done a gastric sleeve, how long was it before you could lift weights again? I know they are going to want me to walk/cardio ~5 days a week pretty quick after surgery, which I already do, but I actually really enjoy lifting 2-4 times a week depending on the week, so I am curious when you were able to get back to lifting weights or start lifting after you had the surgery? 3) This one is a little more out there, but has anyone that has had this surgery (or others) been allergic to the anesthesia medicine? That is my biggest worry as I have had no previous surgeries before, but am allergic to or have mild-moderate reactions to a lot of medicine and I never know until I take it (Allegra, Aleve, both weight loss meds they tried me on before agreeing I could look at surgery to name a few of the worst ones...) My theory is the hospital would be the best place to have an allergic reaction, and my surgeon team knows of my other allergies and will be able to fix it if something does happen, but I was curious if anyone else had had this worry and gotten through surgery just fine? Just some nerves because med reactions are never fun. 😕 Thanks in advance for any help! -
Not only do I have the lap band but I work in surgery and see patients all the time have this procedure done. I have run across old and new threads about all three being months post op. Well here is the thing and I hate when people get frantic because they dont know what is wrong and want to take their band out or get the by pass done just sayin. I am 10 months post op. I often had and have shoulder pain but shoulder pain comes from over eating. Everyone has a nerve in their stomach that runs from the stomach to the shoulder when you have over eaten and the band presses on that nerve you will have pain. If you are havng this problem then whatever you are eating cut it in half. You also might have inflammation in your stomach so give it a rest of 72 hours. Go back to the diet you had when you came home from the hospital and start over. For gas and bloating my culprit was cinnamon in my coffee and spices and talking while eating, chewing gum, after I stopped all that the gas and bloating stopped. Also start drinking some probiotics dan active, eating activia yogurt, and use gas x until the symptoms stop. You probably are going back to your old eating ways at some point and you just cant. We have to stay on the diet, follow the diet or else you start having side affects you didnt have before. But dont talk about taking out your band until you have tried what you were doing before all that started. Hope it helps I really do.
