Well, today is the day. SURGERY DAY. It's more complicated than when I had the gastric sleeve because not only are they doing a revision from sleeve to bypass, they are removing my entire lower and mid stomach (the part that is bypassed) because that's where all my polyps develop.

It's a 2 hour surgery, and I was told I'll be in recovery for about an hour after. It's like having 2 bariatric surgeries in 1, so the recovery/healing/down time will be worse than my original surgery.

I'll be in the hospital for 2 nights, so I'll be home sometime on Friday the 30th. That sucks, and is really annoying (I hate hospitals) but I know it's necessary and will be worth it.

I can't wait to get my life back. Working out, feeling good, no more in and out of the hospital, being ME again. This has been a looooong road, but I'm finally almost at the finish line. It's gonna be awesome when I hit my weight loss goal (I'm 70 pounds away and speaking it into existence now that THIS TIME NEXT YEAR I will be at my goal weight).

So wish me luck, and I'll see ya'll on the flip side

Just now, SleeveToBypass2023 said:

Ya know, maybe I'll do that LOL My poor belly button is all kinds of messed up, though. And my stomach kind of protrudes on one side and dimples in on the other. It's really weird. I didn't have this last time.

Maybe it's still air? I know you know, but give it time. My belly does all sorts of weird things too, like protruding in areas on day and fi.d the next. Who knows.

4 minutes ago, LindsayT said:

Maybe it's still air? I know you know, but give it time. My belly does all sorts of weird things too, like protruding in areas on day and fi.d the next. Who knows.

Are you the one I met up with?

Just now, SleeveToBypass2023 said:

Are you the one I met up with?

Yep! How's the proteins working out?

Just now, LindsayT said:

Yep! How's the Proteins working out?

OMG so so good!!!! And that gelato is EVERYTHING!!!!!! Thanks again. All of that helped more than you know. You can only drink so many shakes, you know?

Just now, SleeveToBypass2023 said:

OMG so so good!!!! And that gelato is EVERYTHING!!!!!! Thanks again. All of that helped more than you know. You can only drink so many shakes, you know?

That's great! Shakes can really get old.

Just now, LindsayT said:

That's great! shakes can really get old.

This was also an awesome way to try some brands I've heard of but haven't tried. And I have to say...... Unjury is SOOOO GOOOD!!!!!!! And I love the bone broths in the little round cups. The flavors are so different and unique and YUMMY!!!! I add a tiny bit of seasoning (no spices) and it's really quite good.

2 minutes ago, BypassDiva2023 said:

This was also an awesome way to try some brands I've heard of but haven't tried. And I have to say...... Unjury is SOOOO GOOOD!!!!!!! And I love the bone broths in the little round cups. The flavors are so different and unique and YUMMY!!!! I add a tiny bit of seasoning (no spices) and it's really quite good.

Variety is nice. A friend of mine gave me a bunch of protein shakes to try before surgery and that helped narrow down what I liked. What I wasn't expecting was my tastes to change so much.

1 minute ago, LindsayT said:

Variety is nice. A friend of mine gave me a bunch of Protein Shakes to try before surgery and that helped narrow down what I liked. What I wasn't expecting was my tastes to change so much.

Oh yeah. After my sleeve I couldn't stand salt, bacon, olives, pickles anymore and I became lactose intolerant lol Just waiting to see what else changes now. Should be interesting lol

1 minute ago, BypassDiva2023 said:

Oh yeah. After my sleeve I couldn't stand salt, bacon, olives, pickles anymore and I became lactose intolerant lol Just waiting to see what else changes now. Should be interesting lol

Ya, pickles are a big no go. And I'm not overly fond of spicy and I used to love spicy. Artificial sweeteners are hit or miss. I'm still learning what i like.

I wish & pray a speedy recovery for you! Take care.

I hope the coming days treat you kindly! Your pouch is on the smaller side isn't it?

And pickles! You can give me all your pickles! I still love them!

9 minutes ago, CarolineLittle said:

I hope the coming days treat you kindly! Your pouch is on the smaller side isn't it?

And pickles! You can give me all your pickles! I still love them!

Because of everything they had to remove due to the polyps coming back, my pouch is 2 oz, possibly a hair under. He said I might stretch to 4-5oz by the 1 year mark, but he'd be really surprised if I reached that.

Gelato! Please share that information.

16 hours ago, Breaking notsobad said:

Gelato! Please share that information.

This is the one I have: https://unjury.com/bonjoy/bonjoy-campfire-latte-protein-gusset/

And I'm about to order this one, too: https://unjury.com/bonjoy/bonjoy-high-protein-chocolate-cookie-gelato-dessert-mix/

On 06/28/2023 at 08:44, BypassDiva2023 said:

Well, today is the day. SURGERY DAY. It's more complicated than when I had the gastric sleeve because not only are they doing a revision from sleeve to bypass, they are removing my entire lower and mid stomach (the part that is bypassed) because that's where all my polyps develop.

It's a 2 hour surgery, and I was told I'll be in recovery for about an hour after. It's like having 2 bariatric surgeries in 1, so the recovery/healing/down time will be worse than my original surgery.

I'll be in the hospital for 2 nights, so I'll be home sometime on Friday the 30th. That sucks, and is really annoying (I hate hospitals) but I know it's necessary and will be worth it.

I can't wait to get my life back. Working out, feeling good, no more in and out of the hospital, being ME again. This has been a looooong road, but I'm finally almost at the finish line. It's gonna be awesome when I hit my weight loss goal (I'm 70 pounds away and speaking it into existence now that THIS TIME NEXT YEAR I will be at my goal weight).

So wish me luck, and I'll see ya'll on the flip side

I hope that you are recovering well.