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I had VSG on 2/22/22 and have been in the hospital 9 of those 12 days. Right after surgery I had extreme nausea/vomiting (blood), but it passed and I was able to go home on 2/24/22. Once home I started having horrible reflux and gas cramping and had a hard time getting anything down. On Monday, 2/28/22, my doc told me to go to ED for fluids since I couldn’t keep anything down. I had 5 bags of fluids before I started to pee again. Then the pain came. I could not ingest anything without extreme spasms in my stomach. Doc did a CT and showed what they think is a blood clot in my new pouch. Fast forward, I got a PICC line and TPN on Wednesday this week. Now doc is saying I’m all good to go home even though I still have extreme pain when drinking and haven’t had more than 20 oz of fluid on my own since last week. I’m weary to go home just to have to come back again.
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Keeping your shakes fresh
Pete-TheTimeIsNow replied to fourmonthspreop's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I think it depends on the doctors' instructions. My surgeon told me to avoid them during the first 1-3 weeks, because, excess gas in the stomach could put pressure on the staple lines, and cause a dreaded leak. After the 1-month post-op, he said that I could use them if they didn't give me discomfort. I know of people that haven't used them again, and others that have used them since day 1 post-op. YMMV. -
Realistic expectation of when workouts can start post-op
catwoman7 replied to mrsjo's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I was encouraged to walk right away. at four weeks out, I was cleared to do everything except for weights. at eight weeks out, I was cleared for weights. -
I had two - one at four weeks out, the next at eight weeks out. The "fix" is easy-peasy, and you'll feel better right away. strictures happen to about 5% of RNY patients. They can also happen in sleeve patients, but they're pretty rare with VSG. and yes - you can live without food for quite awhile, so it's fine if they can't get you in until next week. On the other hand, you can only live a couple of days without fluid - so they'd need to get you in ASAP. That's why they asked...
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Anyone from the Sacramento, California
jvwarran posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi. I’m new to the app and am thankful for it. I have my surgery Monday (3/7) which is removal of my band and doing a bypass (with the added bonus of fixing my hernia). Anyone here from the sac area that is looking for a WL buddy or from any area really looking for a buddy? -
I had a lower BMI I was told by many people “ your not fat enough to have WLS@ well I fought my weight for years now I’m at my lowest since I was 24 years old! The weight loss surgery is very successful with people with lower BMI (VSG) best choice I ever made I’ve lost 46 lbs. since my surgery 12/14/21 wish I did it a long time ago! I love not eating much it’s great! I felt same way wondered if I’d loose to much pre op I did put some on wish I’d not thought that way I’d be lower now then I am! It was a mental struggle for a few weeks follow surgeon and don’t follow your own plan there the pro’s ! I finely feel I will be done with my weight for life!
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March 2022 surgery buddies
Woodstock23 replied to gabbykittyvsg's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi all! I'm booked in for surgery next week, so I'd love to be a March buddy! I'm having a sleeve gastrectomy on the 10th, so only 5 days to go. Felling pretty anxious today about everything, but hoping that I get back to feeling as excited and positive I have over the last few weeks since I found out my date. I hope those who have already had their surgery are doing well and that recovery is going ok, and good luck to all those who are still to come this month xx -
Hi all, this is my first post, but I've been reading lots on the site over the past few weeks and months - it's been so helpful! I'm booked in for a VSG next week, and up until now I've been really excited for it and feeling positive. However as of this morning I feel really anxious, have cried a few times and feel generally really unsettled. I think i'm scared that something is going to prevent me from being able to have surgery, and I can't snap out of it. I wondered if anyone else had felt like this, and/or had any tips to help me get refocused into a positive frame of mind?
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Food Before and After Photos
Sophie7713 replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Love all these mashed potato accented meals! Yum! Do you all make them from scratch? Always find them a lot of work to make home made. Traditionally whipped kind, that is... Lots of salad + soups this week. Find salads so refreshing and soups satisfying calories with savory tender meats... -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
KBMarie replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you so much! I think some of my pain is gas pain. I try to walk to help release it. I’ve tried to drink a little bit of a protein shake but after 3 sips I just felt like I couldn’t hold anything more down without gagging. I’m really scared about hair loss/thinning if I don’t drink enough protein. I will def mix in some warm fluids too! -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
TheWeightisOvr replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there! I just had surgery 5 days ago. Congratulations to use both I guess lol Post op has been a little rough for me but today is sooooo much better. I keep remembering the gas issues will subside soon enough the rumbles create crazy pain. My gas was all is my stomach cavity area. It’s also been slow going with the fluids but I just try to sip what I can. If water is the only thing that feels good that day I sip that every few minutes with some Miralax in it. This first week just experiment with clear liquids and ease until Full if you can’t seem to get it all in. also alternating on whether hot or cold feels better on your tummy. Heat pad helps wonders! Good luck and take it easy if you can. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Smiley4 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey there! I just was sleeved on 3/1/22 on Tuesday and I promise it is a struggle to drink so much but do it while you can. After surgery, I have barely been able to hold anything down. I think it is their way of prepping you for what is to come. Best of luck! -
May Surgeries - check in!
SummerTimeGirl replied to ChunkyCali's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Awesome progress! Congrats to you!! So jealous!!! I have lost like 73. Slow going due to my long a** stall! But I'm working on it (along with the dietician). Trying to figure out why this stall is even happening and why so long. But still sticking to plan and doing well when it comes to my diet and exercise. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How many grams is each shake? Mine are 30 grams protein each so I'm getting 90 grams in just 3 shakes. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Wizzer3801 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my rny surgery on 3/1. Good luck to everyone who is scheduled! I’m doing ok now, but the first night was rough. The nausea is the worst part. -
I am 5 weeks post op, and am in phase 2 of my eating schedule (soups with small chunks primarily). I was doing fine until yesterday. Last night my food got stuck in my throat. I had to use the “two finger method” several times over the course of an hour to resolve it. The same thing happened after breakfast (watery grits) and lunch (cottage cheese) today. I called my doctor and was told I probably have a stricture. If so, he told me I will need an endoscopy and a balloon stretch to open the stricture. After the current blockage passes, he told me to try to see if pre-op liquids would pass. If so, he will schedule the procedure next week. If not, I will need to go in tonight to avoid dehydration. Has anyone else dealt with this?
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Anyone in MINNESOTA?
droner replied to suzannethemom's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had a spirometer. I used it till around 7 weeks po. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was going to start early, but my 50th birthday is two weeks after surgery, so we are having a pre-birthday celebration so I can eat cake lol -
Psychiatric Evaluation done... Finally.
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to liveaboard15's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
650 & 200 questions??? Jeez... I had my psych appointment last week and it was nothing like that. I filled out a couple of papers and talked to the psychologist for about 20 minutes, that was it. She said I'm good to go and she doesn't need to see me again. -
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Psychiatric Evaluation done... Finally.
liveaboard15 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Been waiting since middle of December to get the stupid psychiatric evaluation done. Today was their first available appointment for testing since December. They said it would take 3-4 hours to complete, I got done in 1 hour. It was roughly 650 questions on one test and 200 questions on another. hopefully everything comes back normal and i can get scheduled. I had a 1 hour "interview" with the psychologist on Tuesday and she said as long as the testing comes up good then i can get scheduled -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
carmez3 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m doing a practice run on the liquid diet this week I start my real diet Monday and let me tell you it as been a struggle. But I have no choice but to get it right by Monday smh 😆😆 -
This soup is very easy and yummy and takes about 45 mins to prep. Ingredients: 1.5 lbs carrots-- roughly chopped 3 large shallots-- thinly sliced 1 inch grated fresh ginger (2 tsp) 4 cups/1 container veg broth 2/3 cup dried red lentils 1 can coconut milk 2 TBS olive oil 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp turmeric Steps: Chop, slice, and grate the carrots, shallots and ginger Heat oil with carrots and shallots until the shallots are tender (5-6 minutes) Stir in cumin, turmeric, and ginger (30 seconds) Stir in lentils and broth Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 mibutes Use an immersion blender to make the whole soup smooth, or use a blender Add 1 cup of water plus the coconut milk Serve with added protein powder and/or broken up hard boiled egg for extra protein.
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That sucks that you've gotten to this stage 3 times! 3rd time must be the charm! -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start Monday as well. Breakfast and lunch shakes, dinner can either be a shake or 3-4 oz of a lean protein and 1 cup veggies. -
Can you post what your food intake looks like over the course of the day? Dec, Jan, Feb surgeries
summerseeker replied to idk4w's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 3 months out and have 3 small meals and 2 snacks. Breakfast - 75 gms low fat Greek yogurt and some berries or passion fruit Lunch - 1/2 cup soup or meat stew Snack - 25 gms ham or some deli meat rolled with cheese or cream cheese Dinner - 50 gms fish or seafood in a homemade sauce Snack - melba toast or thin cracker with pate or blue cheese or 20 gms cashew nuts I drink milky coffees and am mostly getting up to 60 gms of protein. It took me about 10 weeks to get to this goal. { I also detest protein drinks. } I am overestimating my calories because I don't usually manage to eat all my food. I estimate it to be 600 - 800 a day. Hope this helps
