Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

WTH?! I need to stop reading!!!



Recommended Posts

I actually do have a wheat allergy that I've had since I was a baby. I'm not so symptomatic as I was as a child, but every now and then it kicks my er...butt. I just think about never again biting into a juicy burger or something equally horrible for you and it makes me sad. Isn't that rediculous? I think maybe I would be one that would grieve for the loss of food if I'm being totally honest. Although I know that the sleeve is the way to go due to meds and like you've all said, don't really want anyone mucking about with my intestines AND I'll be on meds for the rest of my life because of the fibro, so if they ever find a cure, I don't want to shoot myself in the foot and not be able to take it. meh! I don't have time to add all the things that are going through my head right now, my best friend is coming down from Utah to pick me up so I can spend the night with her. WOOT! I'm still sticking to Atkins, so that's kinda sucky, but at least I'll get to see a friend.

Oh yeah, anyone wanna buy a bridge? It comes with land.... rofl

Renee`

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok so I feel confident and comfortable with my decision to go with Dr. Aceves, from all reports (or the vast majority) he's a brilliant and caring surgeon. I read read read, here and on OH and to be honest, I'm so dang scared! I am 99% sure I want the vsg, but then I read how the DS is so superior, but why would that be? I honestly wouldn't want to go through the dumping syndrome thing like some do or have diarrhea (I have ibs already! why would I wanna poo more?!) all the time or suffer from malnutrition or have my blood drawn every couple of months cause to be honest, I'm totally needle phobic. Yeah, I'm a sissy, stand in line to smack me! :P

I worry about the after-care here in the US to be honest. I'm totally trusting of Dr. Aceves, but I want to move in with him for a while during recovery, just to be sure I'm ok and he's close by LOL How many of you ended up in the E.R. after your surgery? A week, two weeks, even a month or two down the road. OR had to put in an urgent call to your surgeon? See, I wouldn't be able to do that because he'd be a 6 hour drive away. I'm sick and tired of being fat and I know that surgery is my last ditch effort to get healthy. Ok, brain knows this. My tummy is fighting back and saying not to throw it away, that it's never done anything wrong that maybe my brain should be removed, it's all it's fault. My brain of course is rolling its eyes and pointing the finger at my tummy.

I guess I'm just scared which is normal, but I totally don't want to be someone that thinks every little pain is VSG related and zooms over to the nearest E.R. (which could totally happen because I think maybe I'm a hypochondriac now LOL). On the other hand I don't want to be one of the ones that think it's not going to happen to me and so shut up and deal with agony and end up dead on the floor cause I got a leak or ruptured something and poo poo'ed it and didn't go to the hospital in time.

Was everyone else as bat-sh!t crazy as I am right now?! I don't wanna end up being dehydrated and in the hospital cause I can't sip sip sip, all I can do is guzzle guzzle guzzle HEAVE!

Mkay and now everyone knows how crazy I am :rolleyes:

Renee`

I would look for a non profit hospital that does WLS. The one in my area are willing to provide after care no matter where you had your surgery, even the support classes/exercise are open to anyone who has had WLS. I hope all goes well for you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've had Zero complications with the sleeve. I feel totally normal until I try to take an extra bite past full and I'm disciplined by my sleeve-even then when I put my fork down I feel OK pretty soon. I try very hard with the Protein and the Water and the Vitamins but at the end of the day I don't get them all in but I'm pleased that whatever I did get in, got absorbed.

I was scared about the surgery and recovery too but I just decided to "feel the fear and do it anyway" before I knew it-I was on the other side!

Have you been tested for Celiac or just gone on a gluten-free diet for a few days to see if it helps your bowel troubles? I can't even tell you how many people I know diagnosed with IBS have been totally symptom free since giving up gluten/wheat. It's really very easy to avoid and has totally changed my life! PM me if you want to know more.

As I was going through my weight loss pre-op testing, they found Celiac and while it's a scary diagnosis, I feel so much better gluten free... however its higher calories and carbs and so you have to be careful! I was switched to the sleeve because of my Celiac... which is what my doctor wanted in the first place but insurance would not cover it until the diagnosis!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

wow...I'm glad they found it, Celiac can be dangerous! How did they discover / diagnose it? I've had IBS for years and have always wondered about celiac

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Dr Aceves does everything he can to make sure you never have to go to another Dr or Hospital. If you follow his instructions I think you will be fine. If something does happen you can just go to the ER, they have to treat you. Don't even use the word Mexico, it can freak the poor US doctors out and give them penis envy. You will be fine!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

ROFL @ penis envy!!! My son and I were walking through a parking lot the other day and this guy drove past us in a huge, jacked up 4 X 4, which seriously there is no need for here in Vegas, we get no snow. So I yelled to him "HEY! NICE TRUCK! SORRY ABOUT YOUR D!CK!" hrm...my son (he's 18, the youngest) punched me in the arm "mom! are you nuts?! you're gonna get me beat up for trying to save YOU when he comes back!" and i, rubbing my arm "well, he's compensating for something!"

Anyway, I totally wouldn't mention that I'd been to Mexico for surgery, even when I asked my Dr about it I thought I was going to have to give her cpr. She said "your next appointment is in july...if you live through mexico that is!". hmpf. I hate nay-sayers lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What a ridiculous and unethical thing to say by an MD! This is a person who is supposed to be objective, empathetic, and reassuring to patients. It saddens me to know some people still think like your doctor. While in med school in the US I was taught by some impressively talented doctors. Once I came to Mexico, I met doctors equally trained and with the same abilities.

Next time reply: "If Mexico is so bad, why is the US healhtcare system thinking about outsourcing in Mexico?" To end on a light note, yesterday a potential patient from the US asked me if we sterilize the equipment after EVERY surgery...I thought it was a joke :D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Dr Aceves does everything he can to make sure you never have to go to another Dr or Hospital. If you follow his instructions I think you will be fine. If something does happen you can just go to the ER, they have to treat you. Don't even use the word Mexico, it can freak the poor US doctors out and give them penis envy. You will be fine!

ROFL! What an apt description!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

wow...I'm glad they found it, Celiac can be dangerous! How did they discover / diagnose it? I've had IBS for years and have always wondered about celiac

Some labs test by testing the blood plasma for anti - Tissue Transgluaminase Antibodies that are present for persons who have celiac disease or other diseases. There are other tests but this is one of the primary tests.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • vsg.with.sharon

      Hey everyone!
      I’m new here! Looking for some friends! 🥰
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 3 replies
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×