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

Recommended Posts

Well here's an update...as far as I know (and I haven't seen the doc yet) everything went well! My stomach is just very sore and hurts like hell! They're coming to get me this morning for a sonogram, so I'll let you know how that goes!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Glad your hanging in there! Do they think you will have instant relief form the gerd and such?

Oh and does the surgeon have any thoughts on how to keep you from losing to much weight?

You're at goal right?

Sorry, I know your not feeling well just now but my tired brain is running a mile a minute this morning :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes Laura they think this surgery will alleviate all my problems so that is good! I'm feeling a little better just some residual pain but nothing I can't tolerate.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh and I forgot to mention the weight loss...yes I am past my goal but the doc doesn't think I'll lose too much more...I'll just have to consume more...but with the acid reflux gone that'll make me feel better anyway!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh and I forgot to mention the weight loss...yes I am past my goal but the doc doesn't think I'll lose too much more...I'll just have to consume more...but with the acid reflux gone that'll make me feel better anyway!

I never thought about the fact that you can hopefully eat a little now!!

Glad your doing well :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Update on surgery...I'm staying over one more night in the hospital...no liquids until my tummy starts feeling better.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm so glad you have made it through and are on your way to feeling well. Keep us posted.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok we'll I'm finally home...slept last night in my own bed which was not all that great considering I'm a side sleeper and there was no way I was getting off my back. The pain of this last surgery has been worse than any/all of the last 7 including the original sleeve put together. I gained a friggin' 15 pounds in Water weight from all the fluids they pumped in me...which is also the reason my stomach looks lopsided right now. They had to use 7 incision sites this time instead of the original 5, and the ones on my left side hurt the worst. Also, I'm starting all over on the liquids stages because he said it was even more important this time to let everything heal. And to top it off I was intubated this time and my throat is causing some serious trouble too...hard to swallow...

Anyway thought I'd give you all some insight on what's going on with me now....Btw, no one understood why I was having the bypass at 141 pounds until I explained it a hundred times over...to each nurse....lol!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ouch! I can't imagine the pain of having your poor stomach operated on again!! And the old incisions being opened up? Double ouch!

I can just imagine those nurses freaking out on how small you are getting the bypass! :P

Take care

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yeah I had to explain it a hundred times or so...they'd never seen one there.. And everyone always says "you're going thru all that for just a little acid reflux?" But no one understands how bad the reflux was or how many times I'd already thrown up that week or been thru getting woke up in the middle of the night choking...so yes it's quite risky and painful, but I wasn't absorbing any nutrients anyway with my sleeve the way it was... But on the funny side...I looked like a 46 year old pregnant woman when I walked myself outta there! So much swelling and all! Lol! And I can't wait for the swelling to go away so my stomach looks normal again...:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well I had my first follow up since surgery with my surgeon yesterday and it seems I have an infection in my left side...that's why my stomach is all swollen and lopsided...looks like an alien. So, they put me on clindamycin which i have to crush and eat the powder...OMG can you say nasty????????? I called the pharmacy and asked them if they have a liquid form of it and they said yes, course it's for kids so I'll have to take a much bigger dose. But anything is better than swallowing the powder which makes me gag! Anyway, no fever or anything like that so that's good and then I'll see him again next week.

Still doing good on liquids, could be a little better, but hey least they're staying down now and absolutely no reflux!

btw, as a side note, I lost back down to 145 so that's good too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG, thank god they have it in liquid form!

I do not miss the days of crushing up horse pills!

That always made me want to throw up...

I hope the medicine works quickly. You've really been throw enough.

Yay! No reflux? That's awesome :)

And a small yay! for the 145...only cause I'm jealous and wish I was 145 :P

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG, thank god they have it in liquid form!

I do not miss the days of crushing up horse pills!

That always made me want to throw up...

I hope the medicine works quickly. You've really been throw enough.

Yay! No reflux? That's awesome :)

And a small yay! for the 145...only cause I'm jealous and wish I was 145 :P

:D That made me smile...you'll get there! I had help believe me...doing it being sick isn't the best way to do it. I just have to take care to maintain around 140 and then not lose or gain any...it really will be like walking a tight rope.

Anyway, thanks for all the encouragement...I will keep you posted on the infection...it's really scary when you really think about it and all your insides and what they've already been thru without a freakin' infection!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Because the stomach acid gets mixed with the food in the intestine' date=' rather than the stomach.[/quote']

Sorry to be pedantic here, but in the interests of empowering us all with knowledge...

Stomach acids are produced in the stomach. Bile includes some digestive acids but other things too, including liver waste products.

The bile duct connects to the small intestine normally, not the stomach.

As both the bypass and the sleeve have less stomach acid being produced but into a smaller stomach (so perhaps under more pressure), I can only assume that Reflux improves because the stomach empties faster in the bypass due to the other intestinal changes.... So acid can't build up and come back up the oesophagus...???

Can anyone else confirm that?? I've reached the end of my knowledge with the anatomy lesson ; ).

I have reflux and had it before surgery but only since gaining weight, so my dr thought it ok to do the sleeve... as losing weight should reverse the reflux. Initially my reflux was greatly improved and I halved the amount of Nexium I was taking. However after about 2.5 months and a 20kg weight loss it's back! Nowhere near as bad as the OP, but as bad as it ever was for me. : (.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well I had my first follow up since surgery with my surgeon yesterday and it seems I have an infection in my left side...that's why my stomach is all swollen and lopsided...looks like an alien. So' date=' they put me on clindamycin which i have to crush and eat the powder...OMG can you say nasty????????? I called the pharmacy and asked them if they have a liquid form of it and they said yes, course it's for kids so I'll have to take a much bigger dose. But anything is better than swallowing the powder which makes me gag! Anyway, no fever or anything like that so that's good and then I'll see him again next week.

Still doing good on liquids, could be a little better, but hey least they're staying down now and absolutely no reflux!

btw, as a side note, I lost back down to 145 so that's good too.[/quote']

Hey I'm glad you are better. My what you've been thru. I think you are a strong person and I will pray for your complete recovery. Hang in there

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

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • 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

    ×