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miss_malis    7

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Hey everyone I just wanted to share that I had the gastric bypass one week ago today and so far so good! I think the preop diet really helped me to prepare for this. The surgery went very well and I didn't need much pain meds in the hospital. I made myself get up and walk and was released the next morning. I had bloating and gas as expected but not too bad. I really want to thank the Methodist Hospital Bariatric Program (Sacramento, CA) and my surgeon Ruby Gatschet for such a smooth process.

I referred to my postop eating booklet once I got home and have lost 4lbs so far. I am looking forward to progressing in the booklet and changing my life to better my health.

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stephanie67    3

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Hey everyone I just wanted to share that I had the gastric bypass one week ago today and so far so good! I think the preop diet really helped me to prepare for this. The surgery went very well and I didn't need much pain meds in the hospital. I made myself get up and walk and was released the next morning. I had bloating and gas as expected but not too bad. I really want to thank the Methodist Hospital Bariatric Program (Sacramento, CA) and my surgeon Ruby Gatschet for such a smooth process.

I referred to my postop eating booklet once I got home and have lost 4lbs so far. I am looking forward to progressing in the booklet and changing my life to better my health.




What made u pick the bypass over the sleeve? I'm trying to decide which one I want...pulling my hair out trying to decide.



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miss_malis    7

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The bypass seems more reliable and has more long term data as the sleeve is still fairly new with regards to data and outcomes.


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What made u pick the bypass over the sleeve? I'm trying to decide which one I want...pulling my hair out trying to decide.




I am also trying to decide...


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shawnak911    60

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I have to take care of 2 infants (Grandchildren 2yr and 1yr) if I have my Mom come over and help will I be able to do this?





I had my surgery two weeks ago and have a 2 yr old. I had my parents help for two days and it wasn't needed. But everyone is different. I didn't take pain meds at home and went on with my life. Water and Fluid intake no problems. Moving onto food tomorrow goodbye Soups and pudding. :)



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60Sandy    4

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I too have been trying to decide between the sleeve and bypass. Heartburn situation not great. Would love more dialogue on the subject if possible.


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I too have been trying to decide between the sleeve and bypass. Heartburn situation not great. Would love more dialogue on the subject if possible.




60 Sandy: if you have heartburn or gerd Im sure your surgeon will say bypass for you. The acid reflux can get worse with the sleeve and many end up getting a revision to the bypass because of it.



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60Sandy    4

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You are correct. My surgeon did recommend the bypass but of course said that the decision was ultimately up to me. I did go into the meeting with hopes of the sleeve but without any knowledge of the heartburn complication. My frustration is that some days I don't have any heartburn whatsoever and other days I do. I think it has a lot to do with what I eat but the surgeon kind of negated that theory. Hmmm.


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achappex3    346

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I am 3 days postop and having a hard time right now. But I know it's coming!

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carlychloe2    106

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You are correct. My surgeon did recommend the bypass but of course said that the decision was ultimately up to me. I did go into the meeting with hopes of the sleeve but without any knowledge of the heartburn complication. My frustration is that some days I don't have any heartburn whatsoever and other days I do. I think it has a lot to do with what I eat but the surgeon kind of negated that theory. Hmmm.




60 Sandy: i have had gerd or years. At my first consult the doc told me with the sleeve gerd can get really bad 4 to 5 years out. Then after an EGD at my last consult, he saw the hernia I had on the pic of the EGD and seemed to think for me I would be fine with the sleeve. I do not have heartburn that much anymore and have about 75 lbs to loose. So im praying he is correct. Im 58 and do not want to have any revision down the line.



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