GotItDoneInHarlem
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So after 2 months of not smoking I caved in and had a cigarette yesterday. Dumb I know. Nicotine stays in your system for up to 4 days. Did anyone get screened for nicotine (or any other drug) on the day of surgery? My surgery is in 4 days and I'm worried that it'll come up.
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Before and After Pics
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Roserie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
BRAVO! You look so confident! -
* 6 MONTHS POST OP UPDATE with photo *
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to New&Improved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Celebrate your own successes and be patient. You WILL lose the weight. -
Pre-Surgery Advice: What do you wish you knew?
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Rachel98's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Be patient and don't freak out when you hit plateaus. They're going to happen no matter what you do. The post-op diet may be boring for a while but you'll get used to it. -
Did your dr prescribe you medicine to prevent gallstones post-surgery?
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to LC43's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was put on Actigall after my sleeve in 2013. After a RNY revision in February it was not prescribed. Different docs do different things. -
Been making a lot of pulled pork because it goes down easily and I can make a bunch at once. I eat it with BBQ sauce and have been just fine. Any other changes to your diet or intake?
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Weight more now than before surgery
GotItDoneInHarlem posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I weight about 10 pounds more today than the day of my RNY (which was Tuesday). How is this possible? Is it all retained fluid from having an IV and fluids after surgery? -
I'm a high school principal in the Bronx. We have yet to receive guidance on seniors. Time is running out for kids who need to take credit recovery classes to graduate in June... if there even is a graduation ceremony.
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How is it that I've lived 41 years without gas pain, but once I have a RNY gas pain becomes a daily fight? I don't get it. I know my stomach anatomy changed, but not my bowels. Why does this happen? This is a long lasting, burning pain. I hate it and it's impacting my quality of life.
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Gas pain
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
According to the doctor the pains I'm feeling are most likely gas pain (flatulence not surgical gas). It could also be my body's reaction to whey protein shakes. I've bought vegan pea protein shakes and I'm trying those today to see if it helps. -
Possible Revision
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to kglowins's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My reflux is gone! I was taken off protonix yesterday one month post-op. I haven't had an EGD done yet but will soon. -
Possible Revision
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to kglowins's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
The recovery must MUCH easier this time. I've lost 12 pounds in the first month and am doing everything I can to stop further loss. My esophagus was in terrible shape too. I was once step away from being pre-cancerous. -
Possible Revision
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to kglowins's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I've been doing well with the bypass. Do I like it? Yeah, I guess. It's has totally cured my GERD! -
Gas pain
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow for my one month checkup. Started with body weight exercise and some light weights. Im cleared to lift weights as of one month and giving my abs another two weeks to recover. I"ll update this with my doctors feedback tomorrow. -
Gas pain
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My protein shakes contain no milk but they do have milk proteins so they're okay for lactose intolerance. I don't do dairy otherwise. -
Gas pain
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Is this possibly a byproduct of all the protein shakes I'm drinking? An altered diet is the only thing I can think of. -
Gas pain
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm a month post-op so there's no way this is still lingering gas from the surgical procedure. I take a double dose of gas-x twice a day. I am active and exercise regularly. I'm supposed to start strength training today but I have this searing, burning pain that goes across my lower belly. I don't get it. When will this end? -
February 2020 Post-Op Thread
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to ResaRoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We have the same surgery date. I've lost 7 pounds but I was already at my goal weight. -
Sleeved Momma
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Shanto's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You're definitely in the right place for advice and support! -
Pre Surgery jitters
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Livnlife's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
Both my sleeve and RNY went fantastic. Pain is easily controlled and you should be just fine. I'm still happy that I did it. Like AJ Tylo, my only regret is not doing it sooner. -
6 days Post-Op RNY
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to Mark.olypenn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I used to be warm blooded, but after a sleeve and RNY revision I'm always the cold one. -
February 2020 Post-Op Thread
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to ResaRoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's all of the fluids that you were given in the hospital. My weight was higher after surgery and stayed that way for about a week. It'll go away. -
I'm so mad - revision denial
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to ge0rgette2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Insurance was a major hurdle when I had my sleeve, but it was approved very quickly when I needed a revision due to GERD. I had already had a motility study, a pH study, and endoscopy done by the time I applied though. -
I'm so mad - revision denial
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to ge0rgette2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm so sorry about this. Can it be appealed? -
Outpatient or hospital stay ? American Surgey Ctr.
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to themonk4u's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Could this be because of insurance? When my RNY was first approved it was only approved for outpatient (23 hours or less). My surgical coordinator appealed it and got me one night in the hospital.
