So excited and nervous! Is anyone else having surgery on my date? I would like us all in one thread to give our own experiences. It'll be great! We will all be in pain at the same time. [emoji1]

Edited May 23, 201610 yr by onmica

So month 4 and I am down 60lbs! Unfortunately I now need to get my gallbladder out. Seems I can't catch a break! Although skinny is feeling sooo good! How is everyone else doing?

It's been a while since I've been on here. I hear the gallbladder giving you trouble after was is common. Did you doc put you on gallbladder medication immediately after surgery?

I'm doing great!!! I love to shop now....it's just an unbelievable feeling to put on cloths and still need comfortable. I'm down 55 since surgery. I have tons of energy.

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Hey, I was wondering if anyone was dealing with hair loss yet? I have not experienced any yet.

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@@Pup when i wash my hair and pick it out i am losing alittle hair but not much...i am down 88 pounds but havent done much shopping was kinda holding off my clothes r huge on me...lol...i feel very tired have no energy and i am not happy about that, hoping it gets better very soon....but glad u r doing so well

I am losing a little hair to. Not too bad. I am the only one that notices.

@@Pup when i wash my hair and pick it out i am losing alittle hair but not much...i am down 88 pounds but havent done much shopping was kinda holding off my clothes r huge on me...lol...i feel very tired have no energy and i am not happy about that, hoping it gets better very soon....but glad u r doing so well

Still so tired? I'm sad about that. I'm sure they have checked your blood work and you're still sticking to your Protein intake. Are you possibly just simply not getting to bed early enough? Do you have sleep apnea?

Wait, WHAT???? 88 lbs???? That's fantastic!!! I bet your cloths are falling off.

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I am losing a little hair to. Not too bad. I am the only one that notices.

How is your energy level?

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My energy level has been so food! I don't need naps anymore! Now I do still require 7-8 hours of sleep each night but I am able to make it through the day without feeling so drained.

I'm envious. I still feel pretty beaten after work and getting up in the morning is always a hassle.

New Protein drink!!!! So freaking good...I know I know, it has caffeine

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@@Pup no sleep apnea, having hard time getting in my protein, seems everytime i eat meat i feel very sick, only want fruits and veggies...i have been eating nuts but know that is not enough...before surgery wasnt much of an meat eater, did buy some protein shakes gonna start drinking them...but still losing weight...

@@Pup no sleep apnea, having hard time getting in my Protein, seems everytime i eat meat i feel very sick, only want fruits and veggies...i have been eating nuts but know that is not enough...before surgery wasnt much of an meat eater, did buy some protein shakes gonna start drinking them...but still losing weight...

How is cottage cheese or eggs tasting to you?

I just bought a bag of boneless frozen teriyaki chicken thighs from Sam's that are just delicious

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Damn, I'm noticing some reflux again... By far not as bad as it was before surgery but still.

I had my follow-up appointment on Monday and told the team. They said I should find out if the reflux is triggered by certain behavior since it's not bothering me every day (e. g. eating too late or certain foods) and then to make an appointment for a gastroscopy to take a look at things. Since I also had hernia repair there might be a problem with that again.

I have to admit I'm quite a bit scared and I'm thinking about possible catastrophes a good deal since a few days. (Yes, admittedly I'm one of these people who can catastrophize things up to esophageal cancer.) Dammit...

@@summerset did you get a hernia repair? I had horrible Gerd prior to surgery not even a slight sing of heartburn since. My husband catastrophizes everything! Are you taking anything daily for Gerd? I have but he told me I have to stay on the meds because of ulcers.

I take PPI and also Ursofalk (in case it's a mix of bile reflux and acid reflux). Haven't been bothered with volume reflux since the surgery so it's still way better than before.

Yes, I had hernia repair but there's still the possibility of a recurrent hernia. That's why they want to take a look. Catastrophizing is awful and I'm really good at it. It took a while to calm myself down but it's still kind of nagging in the back of my brain. "What if there will still be reflux and then barrett's esophagus and worse?! What if I need another surgery to get an RNY anastomosis? And what if then there is still a problem?!"

I guess you know what I'm getting at.