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Under table exercise bike or eliptical?
Lovin2lose replied to Lovin2lose's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Thanks for the link. Did you notice a difference in your knee while using it? Once I get back to work and start getting a paycheck again (LOL) I'm seriously thinking of getting one. Yes, aside from arthritis in my right knee, I have an injury that I'm dealing with as well. So I'm thinking something low impact would be the best bet. I just want to loosen up my knee and then start building up the muscle around it as well. Yes, I did have surgery June 2016. I have not had a revision. Unfortunately I did have a 25lb gain and I'm now working on getting that back down. We have a cruise booked for July of next year, so I'd like to lose that before we go. So I'm hoping that using the exercise bike, I can get my knee ready for all of that walking!!! -
Average loss per week after surgery?
loridee24 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
For those of you who had band to bypass and had a lot to lose, what was your average weekly weight loss in the first 6 months? Year? I know every person is different and it depends on what you do with the tool, I'm just trying to understand what's possible. For reference, I'm female and 41 and have 165 to lose to be at my goal weight (I need to lose 25 pre-surgery). Thanks for sharing! Lori -
Under table exercise bike or eliptical?
ProudGrammy replied to Lovin2lose's topic in Fitness & Exercise
https://www.amazon.com/YOSUDA-Under-Desk-Pedal-Exerciser/dp/B07PM3J6X8?ref_=Oct_TopRatedC_3407781_4&pf_rd_p=d371436a-e57e-5900-a5eb-00fb5783d435&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=3407781&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=QRYR4W9HK58TQQ8CMM9E&pf_rd_r=QRYR4W9HK58TQQ8CMM9E&pf_rd_p=d371436a-e57e-5900-a5eb-00fb5783d435 @Lovin2lose i also have bad arthritis, bending the knees carefully for me is beneficial. (and you too?) i used the small bike at rehab after i broke my femur last year. i used it daily x2 for 8 weeks. i liked it. its low impact/easy to use. thanx bud, i now decided to order it - I'll send you the bill!!π btw - your weight loss is great, per your profile your DOS was 2016 - did you recently have a revision? inquiry minds/nosey want to know!! congrats on your weight loss. keep up the good work kathy -
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GreenTealael replied to Syrus's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome! You're in the home stretch now! Spinal leaks *shouldn't* be a problem/factor as general anesthesia is used not epidural blockers. Plus that incident was 4 years ago. If no problem occured since, you *should* be all clear. Neuro usually will clear you if you talk to your practitioner first so they know about surgery and your plan. My Neuro cleared me no problem for my original VSG and wasn't needed for my RNY (I had a spinal leak over a year ago from LP and had to spend 8 or 9 days in the hospital. It was a non factor when I needed to schedule my revision surgery as it was an isolated event) Good Luck π -
SCARED OUT OF MIND!!!
FluffySaysForkIt! replied to brandimichellexo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well. I personally would worry about someone who didn't have some fear, at least a little, sometime in this long process. You are totally normal! I have had a lot of surgeries myself-one just yesterday even (gallbladder out) and I can honestly say the bypass was the most anxiety provoking one by far. It is a BIG choice to make, after all, and it is wrapped up in lots of old emotions around weight and failure that we all deal with. So, know you ARE OK, but try to use that fear by turning that energy into something positive now instead. Ideas: Write down all the things you want to do after you lose some of the weight. Collect bariatric friendly recipes. Check out some of the great posts here of before and after pictures for inspiration etc. Stick to your plan, use that (totally normal!) fear to get better prepared and give yourself grace when you need to. It really IS going to be ok. You can do this!!!π -
Nervous about revision
ummyasmin replied to KadieEuropeBound's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Ha! My surgeon gave me a mini-gastric bypass and told me I have to take omeprazole for life just to make sure I donβt get ulcers (more of a risk with the MGB??) so I wouldnβt necc. make the decision on whether you need to take PPIs for life, only. You might end up needing to take them anyway. -
Iβm a band to mini-gastric bypass and it was the BEST decision I ever made. I had trouble with my band from the get-go. It sprung a leak early on so I never got restriction and spent the first nine months of my honeymoon wondering why I could still eat a full steak and everyone else was complaining about being full after a teaspoon of tuna. Had it fixed but it never really worked. Either too tight or too loose and when I moved O/αΉ’ I just gave up and ate around it. I used to feel embarrassed to tell people Iβd had a Lapband years ago and yet here I was north of 140 kilos. Iβm about ten months out from my revision, surgery went brilliantly. My surgeon did a single operation to remove the band and give me my bypass but he had to make my stomach pouch larger b/c of Lapband scarring. I donβt mind b/c Iβve slowly lost 2/3rds of my excess weight, am just about to hit Onderland and I feel bloominβ brilliant. Even if I never lost another kilo I love my life so much more now.
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Hello All! My band to RNY revision is scheduled for 9/13. Honestly, my decision for bypass was 2 fold: 1. Complications due to band failure. Even today, after having all of the fluid removed four years ago due to recurrent gastritis and esophageal spasms, I still struggle daily with never knowing what will get stuck, terrible reflux, sliming constantly with every meal, the chest pressure with eating anything, the nightly gas pains under my collar bones, vomiting, and belly pain. All this while eating way smaller portions than most, just to almost be back to my pre-lap band weight, plus all the problems I didnβt have before the lapband. I feel like Iβm a Prius in the metabolism race. I apparently hold onto every single calorie I ingest, so malabsorption as a tool might be a more effective option for me. And removing the ban will take care of the issues. 2. My surgeon prefers band to bypass when there is a history of GERD. From my understanding gerd after sleeve is quite common. Enough so that one of the local research hospitals is currently doing clinical trials for a procedure to treat reflux specifically for post sleeve patients. Iβm already experiencing a life of reflux and anything I can do to make that better instead of potentially worse is where Iβm looking. I really donβt want the acute gastritis and spasms again! Nothing like heart attack like symptoms to get you started:( My revision was requested as general surgery instead of bariatric, due to all of the complications, and approved 2 weeks after being submitted. I will be having my revision in one surgery. I specifically requested that from my surgeon. He is comfortable with and has experience doing it all at once, so that is my plan. Iβm very adverse to two rounds under anesthesia and post op recoveries. One of the folks who post on the forums has a favorite saying: YMMV. Your Milage May Vary. Basically, your journey is your journey. Whatever decision you and your surgeon make whether bypass or sleeve is the right one for you. You have to feel confident and empowered in the decision process. Itβs your health! Educate yourself, donβt be afraid to advocate for yourself and make the best choice for YOU. Good vibes to us all!
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August 2019 Check In
Rlibardi58 replied to Azlanie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had bypass 8/13. I was home on 8/14. Yesterday was pretty easy. Today Iβm having trouble getting in my fluids and protein. Iβm off work for 6 weeks. -
Nervous about revision
KadieEuropeBound replied to KadieEuropeBound's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
@Jedilady thank you for your response. @Seattlelady also, thank you for your response too. It's great to know that PPI medicines can be taken long term. I still have time to think about the decision to get a revision or keep taking my acid reflux medications. -
Nervous about revision
SeattleLady replied to KadieEuropeBound's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
You have to do what's best for you! Do the research! In my case, revision is the best option. I have GERD, gastritis and a hernia. I am often in pain. In my research, long time use of PPIs at this stage for me is not a good option. Research and don't be afraid. Talk with your doctor. Then make a decision. For me, I afraid of not having the procedures. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Hey Jason, I'm in a similar situation. Had my band for 13 years and having it out on Aug 26th. Dr. does removal and then revision in a second surgery 3 or more months later. One of my main complaints with the band is heartburn and my Dr. said if you have Heartburn with the band you are likely to have it with Sleeve as well so they recommend bypass for me. Best of luck! Lori
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Nervous about revision
KadieEuropeBound posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello. I'm scheduled for revision surgery from VSG to Gastric Bypass this coming Sept 19th. With this long wait, my anxiety of the revision surgery is making me second guess having this surgery. Background, I was sleeved 2 years ago. I was diagnosed with Gerd pre-op. My surgeon did recommend the Bypass but I had my heart set on the Sleeve. Had repaird my hiatal hernia at the same time as the Sleeve. My surgeon office requires a yearly endoscopy. It was at my 1 year follow up where the results still shown gerd. I was prescribed omeprazole 20 mg. My Gerd has vanished. Fast forward to 2nd year follow up this past June. I was complaining of bad heartburn and some occasional vomiting of acid if I have eaten close to bed time. I was thinking in my head maybe my Gerd is behavioral related. So, i have moved my evening meal to no later than 5pm, chewing my food well and limited my portions. Well, mid June I had a major allergy attack. From there, my acid reflux was extremely bad that I've ended up in the ER. I have met with my surgeon the day before 4th of July. He told me that I could have a revision to bypass or stay on PPI medicines. He had prescribed me protonix and suralfate. It has been a month and both medications have been working. Now my concerns. I'm nervous about the Bypass mainly the dumping issues. I wonder if the PPI can be ta6kint long term. I'm 44 years old. My endoscopy and upper GI both showed mild gerd and a sliding hiatal hernia. I understand the Gastric bypass will alleviate my symptoms of Gerd. Medications are helping now but would the effectiveness wears off in years to come. I don't want to regret the bypass. I'm just scared of the journey. -
Whenever I have a drink, it def hits me quick (Bypass) but I also sober up quickly as well.
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I wonder if the "quick drunk" thing is more common in RNY patients since the pyloric valve is bypassed. Liquids go directly into our intestines (and right into our blood stream). I know alcoholism is a risk with any WLS, but the rapid intoxication may be more of an issue with RNY. I don't know this for a fact, though...
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September 2019 ππ
TX2NC replied to Repeatingthoughts's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Official lap band to RNY revision date is 9/13/19. Woohoo!! Did my pre-op labs while I was there, found out I can still drink coffee( praise all the saints!) and start my pre-op diet in a week. Yeah! -
β€My Revision Storyβ€
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘ πππππππππππππππππππππ One month SURGIVERSARY (31 days since surgery) Doing well no complaints/complications. I have tried to advance my diet to some of the firm proteins recommended but my body isnt ready (vomiting& foamies) I had the same problem with VSG so I'll be patient and wait to see what the future holds. Still hovering around 148-150 (haven't weighed in a while, away from home) I haven't heard the plumbing (gurgling from stricture/torsion/reflux) since surgery so I think it's fully resolved! Super satisfied by my Surgeon's skill and patience in removal of scar tissue and clips during the revision. I think it helped expedite my recovery. ββββββββββββββββββββββββββ πππππππππππππππππππππ -
pre packed meals snacks breads
lisabaxter62 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi, I'm a long way off from eating solid foods but I am curious about the bariatric websites pre packaged foods, high protein snacks and desserts and breads/bagels. Have any of you tried them and is it even possible at some point to eat a bagel or a pre packaged meal after gastric bypass? -
Starting soft foods at 2 weeks out
lisabaxter62 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi everyone, I am 2 weeks out from surgery and got the ok to start soft foods. I scrambled an egg and ate it slowly with 2 minutes between each bite. It was truly better than sex lol! I feel satisfied but certainly not "full" which is I believe what we are striving for. I feel guilty though because my instruction sheet said I should only have 2 - 4 teaspoons. After 2 weeks of only liquids and stopping the shakes 3 days ago- (they were starting to make me gag because I never liked any of them) I was going to eat the whole egg as long as it went down smoothly! Any thoughts fellow gastric bypass friends? -
Hello yβall! I just wanted to give an update on my journey so far. It has been rough. I was in the hospital 2 nights for my initial surgery. Was released on a Thursday. The following Sunday I was back in the hospital due to cellulitis in my left side but not from my incisions. I was there overnight because of the cellulitis and dehydration. I was released the next day. I was working of fluids and was fine but got very little in when it came to anything but water. I thought it was normal. I was getting in 32-48oz of water and the nutritionist said that was good for only being 2.5 weeks post op but to keep working on it. Week 3 rolls around and I am having a hard time getting food in and I start having sliming episodes (lapbanders yβall know what I mean). Then it progressed to throwing up the little bit of soft/purΓ©es foods I was getting in. Then it progressed to me only getting i16-24o of water in a day and throwing that up. I was having what felt like stuck episodes. So I called my surgeons office and went in and saw one of the partnering surgeons and he did a swallow test. I told him before the swallow test that it feels like the area the band was placed is what I think is causing the issue. Sure enough it was. It was so tight that they scheduled me for a EGD with dilation for this morning. It may take several dilations to fix the issue but it felt so good to drink and eat something without feeling like I have a huge golf ball in my esophagus and stomach and then throwing up and aiming for literal hours. Night before last I ate about 1.5 tablespoons of food and slimed and threw up from around 10 p.m.-7:30a.m.. I was over it and knew for sure there was an issue. I didnβt sleep because I was throwing up slime balls every 15-20 minutes. ow to work on hydration and resting. I am very fatigued and weak. I got this. And even with these complications I would do it again. I went from 247 the day I started my preop diet to 232.2 day of surgery and today I weighed in at 215.8. Slower than some but still thankful and blessed.
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I feel the same! Tomorrow will mark one month since my bypass and I am exhausted. I'm at work staring at the computer, trying to keep my eyes open. Some days are worse than others and today is pretty bad. Waiting for that energetic rush to come my way...How much longer?
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Anyone with a BMI less than 50 get the Loop DS/SIPS?
Rebeccamom replied to ncbailey23's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I had a revision after 21 years from a GB to the distal revision (loop) i had my surgery on June 22 2019 Iβve only lost 21 lbs and have extreme gas and BMβs hoping it gets better. I had a BMI of 36% -
This happened with me. The surgeon office puts in an anticipated date of surgery and when they actually schedule it they send a revised letter with the actual date. I am sure your surgeons office can tell you more.
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1 yr and 10 months out (pics)
allies journey replied to BlueEyedAngel28's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was 287 when I had sleeve surgery 0ct 2016 went down to 199 and back up to 237.9 ,just had RNY revision surgery on July 16th due to severe reflux getting worse with the sleeve. I am 4 weeks post OP and I am down 24 lbs. You look awesome and I am wondering how you got rid of any excess skin and no batwing arms. Mine already flap in the wind and I just hate it. You look so happy and confident. Congratulations. Allie in SC -
I am so proud of myself. Gastric bypass has been a journey and still is. I went from 274lbs my highest to 130lbs... Sent from my LG-M150 using BariatricPal mobile app
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