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nueva919    20

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I had my scheduling appt yesterday and was scheduled for SIPS procedure on June 17th. Well got a call from my surgeon's office today telling me that they had an opening for June 8th and wanted to know if I wanted it. YESSSS!! Lol

So it looks like I will be SIPPED in exactly 10 days! Super excited but nervous too...talk about an emotional roller coaster!! Lol

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ShrinkingPeach    1,291

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Congrats! How exciting!

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nueva919    20

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Thanks! I can't believe I'm so close after so much time researching and wanting the surgery. It's really surreal :)

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Djmohr    6,965

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Congratulations! I wish you a safe and speedy recovery.

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sharonintx    1,275

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Good for you! Congratulations

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VDB    800

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Congrats! Mine was moved from June 12 to April 12 -- now that ended up being great for me, got it done and hopefully all healed and spiffed for my kid's wedding on August 1. I will admit it did take some adjustment to get mentally ready for the surgery....

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nueva919    20

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Congrats! Mine was moved from June 12 to April 12 -- now that ended up being great for me, got it done and hopefully all healed and spiffed for my kid's wedding on August 1. I will admit it did take some adjustment to get mentally ready for the surgery....

How was your recovery? Did you bounce back quickly or did it take you a while to feel like yourself again?

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VDB    800

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It has now been 6 weeks, and was never really sick past the first two days -- I have only thrown up once, had severe pouch pain twice due to forgetting to chew into paste -- that will learn you! Ouch. I have only had one episode of dumping, over some regular fat cheese. It took me four weeks to get normal coloring back, but still don't have full energy yet, it is improving every day. I am 64 year old, younger bypass folks often get it all back in 6 weeks. But am satisfied with my progress, 50+ pounds off and easier mobility --- working in the garden, etc.

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RoseSA    13

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I hope all goes well. I had my DS procedure in February and recovered exceptionally well and have been very pleased with the results. What does SIPS stand for, if I am correct it is a relatively new procedure which allows more absorption?

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nueva919    20

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I hope all goes well. I had my DS procedure in February and recovered exceptionally well and have been very pleased with the results. What does SIPS stand for, if I am correct it is a relatively new procedure which allows more absorption?

Thank you, SIPS stands for Stomach Intestines Pyloric Sparing. It's pretty much the VSG plus the bypassing of a little less than half of the small intestine. The point where the small intestine is to be connected to the pyloric valve is brought up in a loop. It is also called the Loop DS

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nueva919    20

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Hello everyone, I am writing from my hospital bed 1 day post-op. Yesterday was tough due to the effects of anesthesia. I really wasn't in much pain but nauseous and really tired. I literally slept all day. Just felt like I couldn't keep my eyes open. Was able to get a little walking in late last night once I was able to stay awake for a while. I second everyone's comments regarding walking. It really makes ALL the difference in getting the gas out. I'm feeling much better today. Just got back from my GI test and was told my pouch looked superb! Currently awaiting orders from my surgeon to begin liquids. Thanks for the well wishes from everyone and I will keep you posted!

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SIPSGrammy    27

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@@nueva919 I had SIPS surgery on the 8th as well by Dr. Jon Bruce! How are you doing? I'm doing well, with the exception of passing gas and the poopies. First post-op appt is Tuesday June 23rd. Hope I can start on pureed food. OH and the head hunger has been messing with me too... ups and downs with that as well. Good Luck to you!

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nueva919    20

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@@nueva919 I had SIPS surgery on the 8th as well by Dr. Jon Bruce! How are you doing? I'm doing well, with the exception of passing gas and the poopies. First post-op appt is Tuesday June 23rd. Hope I can start on pureed food. OH and the head hunger has been messing with me too... ups and downs with that as well. Good Luck to you!

Hi SIPSGrammy, how cool! I'm doing well. Just trying to get acquainted with my new tummy. I also have been dealing with the poopies like no one's business lol! Hopefully things will change once we start on food with more substance. My post-op is Thursday. I had a few issues transitioning from Clear Liquids to full liquids during the first week but was able to move forward a few days later. This is a journey indeed but I know it will all be worth it in the end :D Please keep me posted on your progress!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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