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Pcos Resolution Post- Surgery?
illgeturhairdid replied to Efamcan's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm 4 weeks post op and had surgery for the same reasons. My surgeon says that VSG can resolve up to 85% of PCOS cases. LapBand was only about 40%! -
Anyone Had A Thyroid Ultrasound? What Happens During An Endoscopy?
JennJ.RN replied to Kiki Von Moonshine's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That's just what it's called.. totally outpatient. the adult is so they can drive you home and sign your discharge stuff.. (legal documents). I wouldn't think they'd do it on Saturdays but it is always a possibility. I would call the office tomorrow that is supposed to be doing it to find out. Our office mgr calls the patients in the week before to tell them all the "requirements" of egd day. Don't stress.. Maybe there is a friend that can help you out for a few hours? -
Long Time No See, What I'm Up To These Days, Or Down To As The Case May Be =)
Globetrotter posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey everybody, Globetrotter here, long time no post! As some of you may recall, I returned from deployment one year ago this month. Life has been a whirlwind of adjustment ever since and I have become a stranger on our forum. In the year that I have been home I have lost "only" 40 lbs, bringing my post-op weight loss to 130 lbs. I am 18 months out from surgery and am still not at goal, which is just so frustrating and demoralizing. I am 15 lbs away from surgeon's goal and 40 lbs away from personal goal. Anyone who remembers me here knows that I have been a slooow loser from day one, always fretting over it, but now it really has slowed to about one or two pounds a month. In the last 7 months I have lost only 15 lbs. I exercise at least 4 days a week, for several hours at a time. A typical day of exercise for me includes a TRX class, followed by a yoga class, followed by 2 hours of tango. I still eat a lot of Protein but I will admit - I eat s*** now. I have allowed myself to eat french fries, chocolate cake, alcohol, whipped cream, bread, etc. I am incredibly lucky that, a year and a half out, I still do not have real hunger, but my tastebuds rule. I have fallen off the path my brothers and sisters, and I know that falling away from the Forum has NOT helped. I've got to get to goal folks, I've got to. I am 5'3" and 164 lbs, I am still fat. Yes, I am active, yes I look 100x better than when I started, but my chub still prevents me from running that mile, from achieving that yoga pose, from enjoying those killer stillettos longer than an hour. I plea for your help in returning me to the fold and helping me across that finish line. I didn't know if there is a place in the forum now for long term sleevers, a place to discuss the changes in metabolism, the challenges of acheiving goal after the first year when you've beena slow loser, all that. I look forward to hearing from you. =) Globetrotter -
I hated the liquid diet and I was on it for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I just had to keep telling myself that it was a means to an end. I kept myself busy and that helped keep my mind off things. Plus, I was always drinking something....if it wasn't the medifast stuff, it was water or tea or SOMETHING! At some point the hunger did go away. Hang in there and be strong.
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Husband Had The Surgery Now Im Having Issues
rrj1811 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
We have been married a little over a yr and on Jan. 31 2012 he had his sleeve done. I'm trying to be supportive but it's becoming harder as the weeks pass. At first I was going to the gym with him but now he goes late at night (9:30-10ish) when I'm exhausted from the day. I have in and let him take over the grocery shopping and cooking so that he can be sure to get what he needs and I don't mess him up. So far our biggest challenge has been the dinning out. I'm not big on going out since I feel that I'm never home with work and college both full time, but he does not work and feels that he is treating me by going out. I have explained that I would rather stay home so he gets what he needs and I get to relax but this just starts arguing over how he is trying to keep our lives normal and I am " babying" him. The reality is, and I've told him this, is that is awkward to be at a table shoving food in while he is across from me with just a glass of water. He feels that his new lifestyle shouldn't effect me and that I'm being vain. Does anyone have any advice as how to explain to him that his new life is my new life too? -
Lots Of Surgeries Scheduled For Week Of April 1
Vsglass replied to atkinsoncl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I don't know if this link will work or if this is the place to post it but thought, as my fellow "April Sleever Buddies" and I are on the cusp of major changes, I would show you a documentary that was shown here in Scotland a couple of weeks ago that I found interesting and encouraging. It is about a surgeon who investigates what makes some people fat and she starts from her personal view that we should eat-less-and-move-more and by the end her views have changed about what makes some people overweight and how they can be helped. It deals with Gastric By-Pass but the principles hold true for us "Sleevers" too I think. Interesting, particularly the sections on hunger hormones and stress. I found it encouraging, I hope you do too... www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01dzfgb (If you can't get this link it might be on Youtube. It's a called Horizon: The Truth about Fat) -
Lots Of Surgeries Scheduled For Week Of April 1
atkinsoncl posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
For those getting sleeved week of April 1 - Best of luck to you!! Can't wait to hear about how you are doing and about the wonderful transformations that are taking place for you. Remember, we are here to support you 100% preop and postop. Our journey has just begun . -
Is There A List Of "allowable" Alcohol Here? What Have You Sipped On?
Kiki Von Moonshine replied to Kiki Von Moonshine's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Okay thanks. I know a alot about liquor (well at least my favorite ones) including the caloric content. I was a gym rat a few years ago and I googled all of my favorite drinks for the alcohol content. Can't remember the exact numbers but it was like 1000 cals for one of my favorite drinks depending on the size. I'm not a big drinker, just was interested on how it affects some, and if there was a "list' on here. I was watching someones youtube, and she still felt the liquor the next day, but she was drinking at 4 weeks out so I'm sure it would be different later. I guess there's only one way to find out. -
I had a loss this week - I've been bouncing around at 184.4 for quite a while but I walked every day this week, went back to liquids during the day and sensible meals at night and today I weighed in at 182.2. That is finally .4 down from my lowest weight since being sleeved so I am happy about that. Hoping that this week I'll see more loss and get down into the 170s soon! Have a great week everyone!
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Hiatal Hernia Question.
SleeveDreamer replied to besquared1426's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had a horrible hiatial nernia repaired during my sleeve surgery. 1/3 of my stomach was up through my diaphragm. I was happy to say though I did not experience and pain or complications from that either. Just alot of coughing for several weeks while the diaphragm repair heals. -
Back/chest Pain When Inhaling
jillh1981 replied to jillh1981's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I went to the ER yesterday and they did a leak test (via cat scan, I drank some clear fluid that tasted like stale, slightly fruity water) and also a cat scan for blood clots with the dye, etc. There were no leaks, and thye fluid around my spleen had lessened since last week. The scan for the blood clot didn't take as well as theyd like so they did ultrasounds on my legs and everything was fine. I was sent home after 7 hours of waiting and told to just take pain meds, which was a little relieving and frustrating at the same time. Needless to say, I didnt take pain meds. I really don't like pills. Anyway, today my new pain involves chest pain that comes on without any notice (the pain yesterday was when I would inhale). This feels like its my sternum or esophagus and it just shoots right up and I have to clutch my chest. My boyf keeps telling me to just take my pain meds but I feel like that could numb whatever warning signs I might be getting about my body. Also, I would feel almost foolish going back to the er at this point. Anyone else dealt with chest pain? -
Do I get another fill? NEED EXPERIENCED BANDSTER INPUT
MollyRN posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi - I have about 7 or 8 ccs in my 10 cc band. I have been moving along nicely - about 11-14 lbs per month. Last month I did not get a fill because I was still struggling a lot to eat slowly and keep things down. Now I am okay as long as I am VERY SLOW and if I drink something warm before I eat. But I have noticed in the last 10 days, that my weight loss has slowed and I find I am hungry more frequently. I work out a lot and I actually contemplated cutting back a little for a week just to see if the hunger stops. I have a fill appt on January 25 but I am kind of confused and wonder if the experienced out there could give some guidance about these later fills. If I am hungry and the weight loss has slowed, that says FILL, right? But if I often have issues eating at all or keeping things down, I am scared about being any tighter. I try to remember that my surgeon says that PBs are because we make mistakes in eating and chewing, not because the band is too tight (I tell myself this every day when I sit down for one of my hour long attempts at eating). So do I get a fill? In what kind of increment? I am sure my doc will have a recommendation but I wanted some input from the experienced masses Thanks -
Approved.... A Shout And A Dance!
Giselle3264 replied to zanaiya's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@zanaiya, that is great news and definitely a praise! Prayer warriors, I need prayers from any and all available. My request should be going to the insurance company this week. My insurance has a great reputation for approving quickly and I'm in need of a June date for my surgery. If you would just lift up this request for approval and scheduling, I would be so grateful. I'll keep you all posted. Thank you! G. -
Well, the pain in moreso from the wounds and my 'tummy' still being swollen... Everything seems like its getting stuck, including liquids... I'm taking pain meds (not too often as I'm nervous about forming a habit) pepcid 2x daily, chewable vitamins, and anti nausea when needed.... The protien shakes were making me sick, so after a lengthy discussion with my dietician, she suggested I find my protien elsewhere. So I am drinking 2% milk (skim 4 weeks after surgery), yogurt, and Soups with no less than 13g of protien.... I'm trying to get all my protiens in, but the dietician wants me to focus on hydration right now and in a week or two, it'll be easier to get the correct amount of protiens in... But it feels like nothing will be normal again... :-( ~emily anne
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Are you taking blood pressure medicine for any reason? I am not a medical person, but I'd think your body would have replaced the blood volume by two weeks post op unless you aren't getting enough fluid/calories to do that. I think I'd call the doctor's office back and mention your concerns. Maybe the nurse can alleviate your fears. I'm shocked that he let you leave without a clearer understanding of what you can do to help yourself, if anything. At the very least, he should have told you to expect to be weak or light-headed for a certain amount of time and when to worry if the issue hasn't cleared by a certain date. Good luck. I'm interested in hearing what the doctor's response to further questions may be.
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Wanted to share with my friends here...
thinoneday replied to twobluecats's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good for you twobluecats! My next doctor appt is Feb 16th and that is when i weigh in. . i haven't weighed in since my 1st week followup . . so this should be interesting. . . I'll be able to add fruits and veggies too! I'm so excited. . . this has been a good journey so far, and i'm so happy i did this! -
Wanted to share with my friends here...
i1Linda replied to twobluecats's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yay!!! Congratulations on 6 weeks and "real" food. 42 lbs down is AWESOME!! Way to go :laugh0: -
Port incision tenderness?
riley4183 replied to Rutiglius's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That port incision stings like mad for a month or more! The kinda dig out a place in your muscle for it, that pocket they make fills with fluid, and it takes your body 4-6 weeks to re-absorb that fluid & the stinging to go away. My surgeon said that's why the have us come in at 6 weeks out instead or 4 weeks out, LOL, so we don't bitch about how bad the port hurts!! -
I wish i knew. I look like a cone belly and I'm 12 days out and can't wait until it the swelling goes down. I had my gallbladder out I think it was 3 weeks, my hysterectomy 1-1/2 months, my c-section about 1-1/2 months. Laparoscopies varied from 3 weeks to 1 month, so I am hoping this doesn't last months. I also had a hernia repair and severe adhesions removed though.
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I cant stomach them and was wondering if I was only one given these cause I have not heard of them. Its a mexico name calledinhibitron f -
Hi all, I'm on liquids for 2/3 weeks post op... Can anyone recommend any liquids that you enjoyed during this stage? I am currently sipping on an Atkins milkshake, which is quite nice. Cheers all! X Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I'm sure after the surgery you should be up and walking as much as possible, but about how long until you can do something like jogging again? With my tummy tuck it was 6 weeks but I'm not sure whether a tummy tuck is a better or worse surgery than a revision...
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Still not Hungry
HeatherinCA replied to hopetolose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep it's normal. That's actually the goal of the band to not have any hunger! For now it's swollen like you have fill.. you will probably start to get hungrier in a few weeks before it's time to have fill -
Two week full liquid before sleeve diet motivation
Kfohiotime4change posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm only four days in to two weeks of full liquids prior to June 8 sleeve date and met with surgeon Thursday for prevealuation, approvals, anesthesiologist etc., and I already lost five pounds! Everything's a go and for those of you who are struggling with 'time' waiting, uncertainty, self doubt...hang in there. I've been second guessing myself for months and now it's ten days away. Sure it's hard giving up food emotionally but to gain my health, comfort, confidence and energy will be worth it! I'm so used to not losing weight in the past (or gaining) I was elated to see a few pounds gone in a couple days. Commit, dedicate and be confident. It IS possible ???? -
Banded yesterday and worried
vlp1968 replied to Little Teapot's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would call your doc.s office. They should have an answering service, since its Sat. They can contact your doctor and hopefully he will prescribe something stronger for the pain. Everybody has a different pain tolerance, I don't think it means there is something wrong. However, it is probably a good idea to get checked out next week. Hope you feel better soon!
