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I'm so unsure of what I want! Help!
tholbert08 replied to jtellechea001's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you look at the differences between the two procedures, yes the bypass is the gold standard but if it was the best, why did the sleeve evolve? There are good reasons for both options. Educate yourself then talk to your doctor to help with their opinion. Me, personally, I choose the sleeve over the bypass as, if there are any issues long term, i.e. the hiatal hernia correction isn't effective, I can have the bypass as a plan b. There is no plan b with the bypass. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App -
How long to feel pains near incisions? (I am 3 wks post op gastric bypass)
Shellie79 replied to YankeeBizChick's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my bypass done almost a month ago. I was good until last week. Started having a soreness on my right side. Progressively has gotten worse. Feels like I'm ripping stitches sometimes doing same things as u mentioned. I saw my doc today and she said it's muscle pain. Gave me muscle relaxers. Hope they work cause it hurts so bad. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App -
How long to feel pains near incisions? (I am 3 wks post op gastric bypass)
YankeeBizChick posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love seeing that so many people are pain free so soon. However, it makes me worried about my continued intermittent pain. I had gastric bypass surgery on Dec. 5, 2016 and it went well. I could drink all my water fairly easily early on, can swallow my meds, even get in all my protein. However, I still have pain in my abdomen that at times can be very sharp -- like getting up at an angle, stretching, standing up straight, twisting (even slightly), and even when I yelled loudly to get my dog out of harm's way. My incisions look great. I went off pain pills within 3-4 days. No fever. So, I feel like I should be okay, but the pain can be pretty significant at times. Has anyone experienced this in their normal successful recovery process? Would love to know. (And yes, I will ask my surgeon after the holiday week -- or if the pain increases.) -
Solo post-op recommendations (living alone)
TrueNorth1 replied to PricklyCactus's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow! That is amazing! I am having the lap band removed and then having the mini gastric bypass. I am running with your support and encouragement! 2 weeks in - how much have you lost already? I am going to make a daily journal of what I felt and how much I lost to help others! -
Recovery-returning back to work
Jlkhollins replied to Sleevilicious's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I had lap band surgery I was back teaching summer school (middle school) after a week. I am planning on returning to work after the revision surgery after a week as well. I think it is doable as long as you listen to your body, pace yourself, and remember to drink drink drink during the day. It can be easy to get distracted at work and forget to eat/drink regularly. Jennifer -
When to start working out again
blackhawkpro replied to kaleeshab's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had hernia surgery at the same time so it took me longer to start working out. My bypass was March 26th. I ride 10 to 12 miles on a bike every morning and walk my dog 20 minutes every night. I start light weight training in 10 days. Don’t be in a hurry. You have the rest of your life. January 1, 2018 379 lbs, September 1, 2018 266 lbs. I have 77 lbs more to obtain my goal, but I’m giving myself 12 months to get there. -
It sounds like fills are a heap more complicated in the states than here LOL. I go into my doctor's office, have my fill and am back out in 5 mins generally. I'm not charged by the doctor, nor by his office. He doesn't do flouro - I'm not even sure what it is to be honest? But he's never missed and I've been very happy with the results thus far. I've not had to pay for an unfill either. I'm assuming that it's so different because its relatively new in the US? My surgeon has been doing it for over 7 years now and works with the group here that has done all the research for banding. From my understanding (and often, I don't understand lol), gastric bypass is pretty much unheard of here, as its just not done - banding is always the first choice.
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What happend during your 1st consultation?
Moni_0330 replied to Megan00's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
During my first consultation with the surgeon, he asked me a bunch of questions regarding my past efforts with trying to lose weight. He asked about my support system, my reasons for wanting the surgery, and he asked my ideal weight. We also discussed my goal weight based on my body type. The bulk of the session was the opportunity for me to ask questions. Here are some of the things i asked the doctor that may be good to bring up. 1. How soon after the surgery would I be able to start trying to get pregnant? 2. What are the risks/complications and the chances of them occurring? 3. What are the stages of the approval process and what classes/doctors appointments will i need for approval? 4. What is the average amount of weight a person my size would lose in 6 months after the surgery? 5. Why is gastric sleeve better/worse than other procedures...lap band/gastric bypass/etc? 6. What is the recommended goal weight that I should ultimately reach based on my body type? 7. What exactly happens during the procedure and how long will it last? 8. How many years experience does the surgeon have and how many patients has he lost during the operation and why? (this is a pretty hard question to ask, but i did so that i would at least know. My doctor has lost 2 patients but they were almost 500 pounds, high risk, and had multiple commorbidies and were going to die if they did not have the surgery). Since I am a low risk patient, he assured me that he had done thousands of surgeries and that i would be fine. Good luck to you!! -
Feel free to share your feelings. That's part of what this support forum is all about. I had the Sleeve, but 3 of the ladies I work with had bypass. They are 2, 5, and 11 years out. We are all happy with the outcomes and the weight we've lost. I don't think you can go wrong with either surgery. Get my free eBook - The Top 10 WLS Fears and How to Kick Their Butt!
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I'm so unsure of what I want! Help!
jtellechea001 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Everyone! So I've been in this process since June, gotten all my blood work done for the sleeve, had my psych evaluation, met the surgeon, had my one nutrition visit and up to now I was so sure I wanted the sleeve! I'm an RN, and I'm doing my surgery in my hospital system just another hospital! I happen to speak to the Bariatric Coordinator at my hospital and she told me DO THE BYPASS! If you're going to have he surgery done, get it done right the first time! She was explaining to me that she's seen the results with the sleeve and they're not as great as the bypass! She also mentioned that the long term results are much better with the bypass! So me as a nurse, I'm taking everything she said into consideration but now I'm stuck and I don't know what to do! My BMI is 46 and and I don't have any comorbities. I explained to her that I'm terrified of dumping syndrome. She also went on to tell me that having dumping syndrome is GOOD because it will remind you to not eat that food again and it will keep you from being in a hospital! Has anyone else gone through this last minute? Was it an issue for insurance purposes? Did you have to change your surgery date? My surgery date is scheduled for October 6! Please any insight will help! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
2 months post RNY- new pain beneath healed scars
Mimigetsfit posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My first post here 🙂 I had my bypass on January 29th and it was fine ever since, no discomfort in relation to eating or daily movement including mild exercise. But I'm experiencing new pain underneath two of my surgical scars by each side of my rib cage. I spoke to my doctor but he is not too concerned. It hurts a lot just to get out of bed. feels like the fat beneath the scars is being torn when I move. Anyone is experiencing similar pain? How do you deal with it? I hurt my ankle three days ago while exercising so right now have just been resting at home. This pain around my surgical scar is not making things easy. Is this normal? Please share your thoughts and tips. I'm from Hong Kong by the way, it's incredibly lonely to be an Asia bariatric patient in Hong Kong. I have zero bariatric buddy here, needs support. -
Hi all, I appreciate reading everything everyone has posted! I am currently 25 years old with 2 semesters left of nursing school. I have struggled with my weight all of my life and both my parents had gastric bypass surgery. I decided that after I graduate in April I want to have the surgery in the beginning of May. I figured I am starting a new chapter with finishing school and want to experience actually living life without being a prisoner in my own body. How long do most people request off work? I currently work as an aide lifting and moving patients as well as work on farms doing horse chores and cleaning stalls and shoveling horse turds. Trying to get an estimate on the time off, I will need. -
Why does food get stuck?(curious)
Djmohr replied to zthompson12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Which surgery did you have? I know with bypass they make the opening (Stoma) between your new pouch and your intestines small. In the beginning months you also have swelling on top of it but once that swelling goes down the opening is a little bigger. I was told that at the beginning, the opening is no bigger than the top of an eraser. That is why you must chew like crazy. Now nearly two years post op, that opening is definately bigger but I still cannot swallow pills that are too fat or food that is not chewed well. In addition if you eat too quickly, you get that same stuck feeling and it can really end a meal and leave you short of Protein for the day if you don't go back and eat more later. -
Interested in the Sleeve, Dr. recommended Bypass
Rdepps posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey, everyone! I went to the PI seminar on, June 15th, had my Psych test and met with the Dietician on, July 15th, then had my first appointment with the Dr. on, July 29th. I have been looking into the Sleeve. I have always been kind of afraid, if you will, of the Bypass because of Nutrient Deficiencies, rerouting the intestines....etc. When I met with Dr. Nguyen, he said, given that I have irregular periods, PCOS, and infertility he believes I also probably have a Metabolic issue. Which would be why I can eat clean, and kill it in the gym with minimal results. He recommended that I consider the Bypass, instead of the Sleeve. He said he doesn't want me to sell myself short, by getting something that may not give me maximum weight loss results. Has anyone else had their Doctor tell them this? If so, which surgery did you go with? How did you do with it? Thanks, Becca -
Interested in the Sleeve, Dr. recommended Bypass
Rena's got this replied to Rdepps's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In my case the sleeve has had minimal impact on WHAT I can eat. I can eat anything I used to eat, only in much smaller quantities. If I had the bypass, I believe I would have developed more of an intolerance for sugary foods and possibly high carb foods. Hope this helps. -
Interested in the Sleeve, Dr. recommended Bypass
Pinkgirl1234 replied to Rdepps's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am afraid of the bypass. -
Interested in the Sleeve, Dr. recommended Bypass
BarrySue replied to Rdepps's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor ALWAYS recommends the most expensive option first. He's pushing the 40k duodenal switch, then tries to negotiate bypass at 30k, then grudgingly agrees to do the sleeve (he does not perform lap-band). He does this with everyone starting at the information session regardless of BMI, co-morbidities, age, or any other factors. The cynic in me says it's a money thing, but he always shows the numbers where the more extreme the procedure, the greater the weight loss is (although sometimes not by much). Just try to remember that doctors see statistics, not necessarily individuals. *You* know yourself, and you have to do the research and figure out what is best for you. I personally did not want the nutritional deficiencies, and since I'm young, have no problems with mobility, and don't have any co-morbidities, I went with the sleeve anyhow. And I'm VERY happy with that decision. -
Interested in the Sleeve, Dr. recommended Bypass
ShrinkingPeach replied to Rdepps's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The enzyme grehlin is also removed with the sleeve. I had diabetes, HBP and high cholesterol. My surgeon listened to my opinions on why I wanted the sleeve and agreed that it was the best option for me. I came off my blood sugar meds the day of surgery and my other meds have been cut in half so far. As I understand it the weight loss is a bit slower with the sleeve compared to the bypass but we all end up at goal if we stick to the plan. Do what is right for you, this is a major surgery and you should be happy with it because it is your life and you will have to live with it forever. Good luck in whatever you decide! -
Interested in the Sleeve, Dr. recommended Bypass
Rdepps replied to Rdepps's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Shellyd88 did you have the sleeve or bypass? I agree, it is my decision. I weigh 229 and can't drop below 219 or I won't be approved. I have like 100lbs to lose. Thank you both for your replies! -
4 weeks out and not losing weight
alemapsept15 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am very concerned. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks out from my bypass surgery. I have only lost 11 pounds since my surgery. I had a week long hospital stay and gained 6 pounds in the hospital, and I've lost that too. I am getting bummed out and am wondering how this is even possible that I'm not losing weight while eating right around 500 calories or less and drinking tons of Water. Anyone had this happen? And what did you do? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
5 weeks post op and feeling bouts of nausea during the day...
ChristineR replied to sherrypep's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm assuming you treat a revision like the first time? I would think Prilosec would be a great way to start! My kiddo is on prevacid now and her tummy would randomly hurt on and off during the day before they started her on it. -
Vomiting with a Lap Band
2muchfun replied to Cinderoo's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You might want to repost this to the band to sleeve forum on the sleeve side of this forum? Many banders who have had revisions revise to the sleeve. You'll find some angry band haters over there but most are quite reasonable. Maybe someone else with your issue? -
I found out today that the military hospital in South Korea doesn't do lap-band only bypass. :crying: I am disappointed but not devastated. I'm going to keep trying on my own to loose the weight while we are here and if nothing happens get it when we move again. So hopefully I'll either by slimmer or joining you all in two years.
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Hi there! I'm a 35 year old married female living in the Seattle area. I was banded in 2004 by Dr. Kuri and his great team in Mexico. Surgery went off without a hitch and in my first year I lost nearly 70 pounds. I got pregnant with my first child in 2006, gained all of my lost weight back... went back to fills and fighting to get the weight off again, but never found that sweet spot again. I was contemplating a revision to RNY and three days before I was to go in for that surgery my insurance pulled the rug out and said "Ooops! Our bad - we can not cover the revision because you are no longer fat enough".. in so many words. Another year went by, my weight was up and down... in the gym starving myself with a trainer I can get it off, but in "real life" not so much. During this time I really struggled with feelings of failure, and all things associated with my band not working - the "my fault" stuff. I got pregnant with my second (and final) baby summer 2009, and following my hospital stay, I had a bad reaction to a medicine that caused major inflammation in my esophagus and viola! My local fill/follow up doctor found that there was a break in my tubing near my port!! So now it all made sense.. no wonder my band was not working!?! So now I am scheduled for a repair surgery on Monday 1/3/11, and basically starting over in every way. Back to my original weight ((sadly)), and aiming for 100lbs. Thanks, and keep well!
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I shared with my immediate family and in-laws that I was going to have the band surgery. My mom had hers the year before me so they were fine with it. We had only been here about 6 months when I had surgery, and I had only made 1 "friend". She wasn't as supportive because she dropped some pretty snarky comments. Anyways, when the complications with the band became too much, and I got serious about a revision, I told only my husband, and that one friend. I didn't tell my mom because she is that typical band patient that tried to blame me for my complications and unwillingness to stick to the band rules. We found out my husband was deploying during my research stage, and I decided to proceed with the revision. I told my mom and all of the comments started. We flew my in-laws to FL from WV to stay with me during my revision since my husband was deployed. I had a helluva surgery, and recovery. I lost that one friend during my recovery which wasn't a loss in the end. When I started making friends here through our spouse's club, and other volunteer opportunities, I was open and honest about my revision. It was kind of difficult to hide the fact that I was dropping 15lbs a month. I saw these women often, we were eating out socially weekly, and I needed support. Through my sharing, my friend is having sleeve surgery next week with the same surgeon that assisted on my revision, and has taken over my care since my surgeon has been deployed for the last 6.5 months. I have not received any flack from the women that I associate with now. They are beyond supportive, at first our conversations revolved around my weight loss and surgery, but now they realize that I'm fairly "normal". I tell people that genuinely want to know. I don't hide it, but I don't scream it from the rooftops. I don't tell waiters/servers in restaurants when I only eat a small portion. I think it's a personal decision, and sometimes we are guilty of giving people just enough information about our lives to be dangerous. I feel like I gave my mom the ammo she needed to blast me. I've learned over the years to not volunteer information. If you feel like people won't be supportive, don't tell them.
