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This is so helpful, thank you! Did you have to do the same preop prep? I appreciate your feedback 😊

This is so helpful, thank you! Did you have to do the same preop prep? I appreciate your feedback 😊

I learned today that I will require a revision due to having severe reflux which has caused barrettes disease. In regards to my weight, I do not need the surgery but I am 8 pounds above my most consistent weight and in total I’d like to lose 15-20 pounds. I didn’t ask any questions I just listened. I was wondering if anyone had similar circumstances? If so is the pre-op and post op similar to the initial surgery? How many days were you in the hospital? I would appreciate any feedback others could offer. Thank you!

I learned today that I will require a revision due to having severe reflux which has caused barrettes disease. In regards to my weight, I do not need the surgery but I am 8 pounds above my most consistent weight and in total I’d like to lose 15-20 pounds. I didn’t ask any questions I just listened. I was wondering if anyone had similar circumstances? If so is the pre-op and post op similar to the initial surgery? How many days were you in the hospital? I would appreciate any feedback others could offer. Thank you!

Thanks for this info. I'm glad that you are better now. I am going to look for a new surgeon.

Thanks! unfortunately, my surgeon is no longer in practice so I will need to find a new one!

I had my VSG on 4/8/2013. I lost @50 pounds and gained back about 20. I have several underlying medical issues which complicate my exercise but overall I am usually good with my food intake. Over the last year, I have developed what I think is acid reflux. It is so bad that I can't lie down and my healthy eating is now becoming more bland carb-focused because that's what I tolerate best. Even drinking a protein shake can be bothersome. I have NEVER experienced this before, not during any of my 3 pregnancies or at my heaviest weight. I am miserable! I have tried over-the-counter acid reducers and eat tums like candy. I finally talked to my PCP about this yesterday, she is sending me to a GI doctor. She mentioned she wasn't sure what my anatomy would be like now. That caused me to wonder if I should actually see a bariatric surgeon? I of course started to google and found that this can happen even so long out of surgery and that sometimes revision can fix it. Honestly, I don't hate this idea as id like to lose more weight but more so I just want to feel better. My BMI is 32.1 and I have the same insurance as I did 9 years ago. I'm clearly jumping ahead of myself but was wondering if anyone has experience with anything like this?

So, I have had quite an adventure since having my surgery almost 4 years ago. In addition to living with lupus and copd, I needed a hysterectomy and had complications from it. My husband was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago and struggled for a bit but is better now. My 9 year old son required what would thought would be a simple hand surgery but of course it was not! Needless to say things have been a bit crazy and very very busy! Though I have stayed on track with my food choices I have been really bad at remembering to eat and I am not getting enough Protein or Water. My exercise has been intermittent when I find the time. So now, things are calmer but I have put on 15 pounds, considering I never got to my goal weight this is not good. I have decided it's time for me and time to do this! This week I will do 5 small (measured) meals a day and get my protein in. I also will do better with my water! I am considering doing 2 weeks on liquids but I'm not sure if I should do I thought I'd start with the 5 little meals. I will also start trying to exercise each day if only for a short time. I am determined to get this 15 pounds off and eventually reach my goal weight! This board has served as a good support to me in the past so I thought I'd use it again! I hope to make some virtual friends so we can help each other! T Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had the sleeve surgery in April of 2013. I have several medical issues that were worse when I was heavier but not caused by obesity. My surgeon and other doctors are happy with my success but I am not. Initially I did very well with my food and I exercised as much as I was able given my physical restrictions. Given the effort I put in I would have expected more weight loss. I know its just a number, but it does mean something. This past fall my husband was diagnosed with cancer. Having 3 kids, a house to maintain, a business to run and a husband who had multiple surgeries, recoveries and treatment has been all consuming. I really slacked off on taking care of myself. Thankfully I never started eating bad foods however I stopped paying attention to food. Some days I would simply not eat, other days I would finally stop at 9 in the evening and be starving! I have not been tracking or focusing on getting Protein, Water veggies....I just eat what's relatively healthy and easy. Exercise has not been happening hardly at all....I am a mess and I have gained 13 pounds Now that things are settling down a bit and my husband is better met with my nutritionist this morning and I am going to "start over". I will eat 6 very small high protein meals a day, drink more water and exercising again. My goal is to lose a total of 25-35 pounds and to just feel better! I would love to hear from people who may have got off track and started over!

My best friend gave me 2 boxes full of tons of clothes! I was trying them on yesterday and I was happy when the size 10's seemed extra comfortable. I had tried on one pair of jeans that I really liked and though they zipped and buttoned with ease they weren't quite as roomy. None the less I liked the way they looked best so I decided to put them on for the day and I realized that they were a size 8!!! I was shocked, I have no idea when I was a size 8 before, I assumed it must be the jeans, so I looked through the box and found another pair of size 8, again they zipped with ease. I was cautiously excited but still thinking that it was just the luck of the jeans. So my husband and I went shopping, I tried on 4 different pairs of pants all a size 8 and all fit me!!! Of course some fit better then others but they all buttoned and zipped with ease. I can't believe that I am in a size 8 I have been a pretty slow but steady loser so for me this is an accomplishment, I wasn't sure that I would even make it to single digit clothes. My ultimate goal would be to wear a size 6 and now I am feeling like slow but steady might get me there, even if I take longer then others! I love these NSV's thanks for letting me share

My best friend gave me 2 boxes full of tons of clothes! I was trying them on yesterday and I was happy when the size 10's seemed extra comfortable. I had tried on one pair of jeans that I really liked and though they zipped and buttoned with ease they weren't quite as roomy. None the less I liked the way they looked best so I decided to put them on for the day and I realized that they were a size 8!!! I was shocked, I have no idea when I was a size 8 before, I assumed it must be the jeans, so I looked through the box and found another pair of size 8, again they zipped with ease. I was cautiously excited but still thinking that it was just the luck of the jeans. So my husband and I went shopping, I tried on 4 different pairs of pants all a size 8 and all fit me!!! Of course some fit better then others but they all buttoned and zipped with ease. I can't believe that I am in a size 8 I have been a pretty slow but steady loser so for me this is an accomplishment, I wasn't sure that I would even make it to single digit clothes. My ultimate goal would be to wear a size 6 and now I am feeling like slow but steady might get me there, even if I take longer then others! I love these NSV's thanks for letting me share

I only drink premier ready made shakes. They are a little bit more expensive, but in my opinion well worth it Don't give up you really need to get the Protein in!

I have been cooking and preparing all day! I LOVE Thanksgiving, the family, the chaos the memories. I will enjoy some turkey, steamed veggies and a strawberry cool whip dessert. There will be lots of other choices but I will not be indulging I am focused

My nutritionist tells me NOT to add the extra "earned" calories from exercise but that I should definitely goal calories.

If I were you I would definitely NOT postpone your surgery. In truth you should be practicing good habits right up until you have surgery, so you really shouldn't be eating too many goodies any way Plus all the walking and site seeing will be good for you post-op and like you said you will probably feel better with a little weight off. I hope I don't sound "preachy" just trying to give my honest opinion.