elliscoastie

thanks for sharing your story with us. Will pray all goes well for June surgery.

going to leave this website....I was looking for support and I have not seen any new posts.

how are you all doing? I'm slowly recovering. I have a cold....runny nose and hacking like crazy! I tried driving in to work twice and exhausted both times. How long will recovery take? how long are you all taking off? I week in hospital. I week at home so far. bowel movements....very soft. glad i'm not constipated, but this is too soft, tar like, yuk! stomach feels bloated still. no energy. bored at home. hard to sleep at night.

how is everyone doing? I had surgery on Monday. Wednesday, I passed the barium swallow test, although it showed another hiatal hernia above the daprham. Doc said she had repaired the only hiatal hernia she was during surgery. She said I needed another surgery. I went back to the operating room on Thursday. I saw this as a set back. I was released to go back home Friday. It hurts the most where they did surgery near diaphragm. She said I had an unusual long esophagus and pulling it tightly down and putting stitches near it was what was needed. Hope you are all good!

are we talking April 17th, 2017? just checking :-) if so, then that's 2 days away!

I am having surgery on the 17th for revision of sleeve to roux n y. I made this quick decision on wed the 12th. Lots of medical issues for me....and my surgeon thinks this is the best option for me. I have been through tests since this January. Had GERD so bad that it was causing erosion of the esophagus. I have early signs of Barretts Esophagus, a hiatal hernia and 24 hr ph test of 163.2 (normal is 22 or below). Staying on Nexium was not an option. She said I needed to do this surgery. I have been on liquids since wed when I decided to do this surgery. She was able to get an operating room for Monday since she didn't want me to wait till end of June when her next surgery date was open. I'm scared since this is being rushed. I love my sleeve. I know what my portions are. Now I have to start over.

I have GERD too....and Barrett's Esophagus. Biopsies came back negative. I saw my doc on wed to go over my 24 hr acid test and barium swallow. She says with everything going on, I need to revise my sleeve to a roux n y. she will also be repairing my hiatal hernia and doing surgery near my esophagus. I only had from wed till next Monday's surgery to grasp the concept and be emotionally prepared. She was booked solid till end of summer for surgery but had an opening for surgery next Monday. she didn't want me to wait and suffer any longer, which is why I am having surgery on Monday. I love my sleeve because I know how much I can eat. I'm nervous about my stomach getting much smaller.

highest weight: 217 surgery date: May 16th weight before surgery: 195 current weight: 179 I'm now slowly losing...my goal is 155...I feel much happier, healthier, but not full of energy. Still tired, sluggish mid day and hard to drink fluids. I try sipping all day, but just never that "OMG I'm so thirsty feeling". Best wishes to all!

I don't have the number on me...I left all my paperwork at work. Call the main number and have someone actually transfer you to the clinic. I'm sure you will be able to transfer everything. Mr. Wichart (sp?) is the main person to ask for. He runs the whole clinic, but honestly, he does not return calls. Eva Cruz is another person you can ask for. She does all the scheduling for the surgeons. Once you go through the Bariatric Clinic, you will be transferred to General Surgery Clinic where they will appoint a surgeon to you. Best wishes!!

I am 3 weeks post op today. I stopped losing at 1 week post op. For the past two weeks I've been at 185. I don't get it either...discouraging, yes. I see my surgeon next wed. She wanted me to lose another 10 - 15 lbs. I don't see that happening. I'm worried she will be disappointed.

I did have pain on my left shoulder....even had it days after I went home. Use your paid meds! and walk it out!

I'm 2 weeks post op and I had a small (1/4 c) of red wine last night. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the taste. I let the wine sit on my pallet and it wasn't bad. It relaxed me...I was afraid it would do damage to my healing process, pouring alcohol in my healing tummy. I felt fine.

Hello "doodlebug81"! I had begun my process back in October of 2012. I knew I had a hiatal hernia to have repaired. Because my BMI was 35 and I had co-morbilities, I was a great canidate for the Bariatric Program. I went to my first meeting in January 2013. They give you a notebook of paperwork that has to be signed. I put mine in a 3 ring binder with tabs. It helped me keep it organized. My dietician appointments were at Ft. Belvoir. I attend the 1st tuesday of each month at Ft. Belvoir (4:30 pm) which last about an hour. I had my Psychology eval at Walter Reed. Physical appt at Walter Reed. I had an Endoscopy in October which revealed the hernia. I had a sleep study done at a civilian location (if you have mild sleep apnea it is good since it gets you one step closer to being approved). You must use your machine at least a month before they schedule surgery. The whole process takes about 3 months. Your dietician appointments are each 4 weeks apart. You have to keep a food log and show you are under the required caloric limitations and you must lose 10 pounds. I didn't think I could do it, but I did! Once you schedule surgery, you have to do a 2 week liquid diet. Walter Reed has a great staff. The day of surgery, I had to report by 5 am. I packed slippers, an old night gown that won't interfere with IV, undies and silky bottoms. You have to walk the hallways alot after surgery and I didn't like the fact that the hospital gowns are open in the back. I packed an extension cord for my phone so it was close to me always. They have a toothbrush/toothpaste and mouthwash for you. I brought deoderant. One thing you need to bring is some gas-x strips....I didn't believe anyone but the gas pain was horrible. They didn't have any at the pharmacy at the hospital. It really does help. Chapstick for my lips, you won't be able to drink anything day after surgery. They give you swaps of Water but also give you a suction cord to make sure you don't drink anything! This is only up till they do they leak test. Surgery was about 3 1/2 hours for me since they repaired the hernia. You go to the recovery room and once you are cleared you are taken to a private room on the 4th floor. I had surgery on thursday and left on a sunday. You don't get much rest so don't plan on bringing any ipads, magazines, movies...etc. I did bring ipod with headphones and was listening to sade as I was being wheeled to my private room...I must have been on some good drugs!! My Dr. was Dr. Worlton. She was great. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me! Best wishes, Lisa

I'm May 16th too. Make sure you have liquids avaiable to you when you get home. I've been told that Water is the most important thing right after surgery. Don't let yourself get dehydrated. I have unjury chicken soup/protein powder, atkins shakes and some baby food jars ready for me when I get back home. Best wishes!

will do! mine is thursday. You will do great!