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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery 10/24/2016

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Bypassjourney    88

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I also had sleeve to bypass revision surgery on 10/28. I was very nervous before surgery remembering the pain from the sleeve surgery. With the sleeve I had a terrible time getting in my liquids the first several days. With the bypass I had no trouble getting in liquids even on the day of surgery. In fact I was worried the surgery was not successful since I could drink so easily. At my post-op appointment this past week the PA told me it was fine and I could drink all the liquids (Water and crystal light type drinks) that I want.

Let's keep in touch!!

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Sumaire    75

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Hi everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself...I am Liz, 32 years old, I live in Santa Monica, Ca. I have a 12 year old daughter & a nine year old son. I had my surgery just five days ago. I have a lot of abdominal pain and I think the majority of it is coming from the carbon dioxide that was injected into my abdomen. Other than that I have been able to take multiple sips of Water at a time, as well as finish two Protein shakes during the day. I bought the Carmel shakes (the ones they gave to me at the hospital) called Opti Source which are really good. I also have vanilla from Premier Protein, chocolate & strawberry from GNC, & one from costco which is Organic and Plant Based called Orgain. I was a little worried because when I do sip, I am able to take a few sips and not feel so full...has anyone else experienced this?

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We're nearly neighbors!

I live in Pomona, and had my surgery in Glendale on October 27th. Things were fairly uneventful, except for the "substantial" hiatal hernia he had to repair while I was on the table. Even with that, surgery only took two hours.

The pain will eventually go away. I haven't had gas pain, so much as pain from the hernia repair site, but that's finally calming down, too, a little over two weeks later.

I wish you well on your journey. :-)

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DelRey310    18

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WOW!!

Congrats, we are literally neighbors like you said, and our dates are so close!! I would love to stay in touch.....today is my three weeks post op :) so stoked!

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Sumaire    75

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WOW!!

Congrats, we are literally neighbors like you said, and our dates are so close!! I would love to stay in touch.....today is my three weeks post op :) so stoked!

My three weeks will be Thursday. It sure sneaks up on you fast, doesn't it?

My email is sumaireweb@outlook.com, if you care to chat.

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justhere4theshow    462

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I can advance my diet today and I am so happy! I am very pleased with my restriction when I eat, rather than drinking everything. My pain is *almost* gone, but still have some soreness on the left side. I don't anticipate it lasting much longer. I hope all is well for all of you!

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Anna Livia    7

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My RNY feels very different from my sleeve. The sleeve was very restrictive, which is good, but it felt much more uncomfortable. I have good restriction with my pouch also, but it doesn't feel uncomfortable. I just feel satisfied--not stretched or stuffed. I am so glad to be rid of the reflux!

Hi I'm very interested to hear about your different experienced with the sleeve versus the RNY. I am hoping to get a referral from my GP to see a consultant and from reading various posts I thought I'd prefer the sleeve, that was until I read your post. Were your experiences so different? I've read a lot about reflux with the sleeve procedure, was that your problem or was it in relation to weight loss? Thanks

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sherri~    77

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Genn, I was in for 2 nights but that was their protocol. I'm glad I had that extra night. I don't know about others, but the exhaustion from surgery, anesthesia, etc., I'm not sure I could've handled at home.

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Genn, I was in for 2 nights but that was their protocol. I'm glad I had that extra night. I don't know about others, but the exhaustion from surgery, anesthesia, etc., I'm not sure I could've handled at home.

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Genn, I was in for 2 nights but that was their protocol. I'm glad I had that extra night. I don't know about others, but the exhaustion from surgery, anesthesia, etc., I'm not sure I could've handled at home.

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ahipchik1965    15

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I was only in for one overnight. I was fine really. Scared drinking Water because it filled me up and kind of hurt to drink. Now only one week out I can't get my shakes in. They just make me sick.

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genn    460

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Awesome thanks I know the standard for being in is one to two night I would love too go home after one night so I'm home for thanksgiving never been away from my kids on a holiday!!!

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justhere4theshow    462

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I stayed until the next day and then went home. The sleeve did not work for me because of severe reflux. I also didn't lose much weight, but I think that may have been because I had a hard time eating right because the reflux was so bad. I had more pain with the bypass, and I don't know if it was because I had surgery only 5 months prior, or if it was just the complexity of the surgery. I feel a lot better now, and the only thing that still bothers me is fatigue. I am losing pretty well, so overall I am very pleased with the outcome so far. Let me know if I can answer anything else!

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Sumaire    75

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I stayed until the next day and then went home. The sleeve did not work for me because of severe reflux. I also didn't lose much weight, but I think that may have been because I had a hard time eating right because the reflux was so bad. I had more pain with the bypass, and I don't know if it was because I had surgery only 5 months prior, or if it was just the complexity of the surgery. I feel a lot better now, and the only thing that still bothers me is fatigue. I am losing pretty well, so overall I am very pleased with the outcome so far. Let me know if I can answer anything else!

I have not had acid reflux in the almost 4 weeks since my RNY surgery. I so do not miss it. This is such a blessing for me.

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