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AmbrosiaoftheGods reacted to a post in a topic: DO YOU THINK THE SURGERY WAS WORTH IT?
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DO YOU THINK THE SURGERY WAS WORTH IT?
mamafine23 replied to AmbrosiaoftheGods's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I regretted it right after because of all the pain and I literally did not think i would mourn food but I did. It was the Spring and I couldn’t enjoy food and never realized how much of an impact food had on my social life. Needless to say as time went on , it did get better. I had only minor complication of an ulcer and for the most part over the last 5 years it has been ok although having doctors keep you on a vitamin regimen so that you your not anemic has been a challenge. Over the last year I noticed I was having issues with food getting stuck and throwing up and finally went in for an EGD, turns out I had a hiatel hernia and needed a partial gastrectomy . Had that on 9/19 and I was put on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks. I am so sorry for what you have been going though and for those of you whom had severe complications , I think sometimes it’s all about the surgeon , the support staff , and the follow up the helps us recover. There are also genetic and hereditary factors that are beyond our control. I would so do it again . I started out 5 years ago at 298. I have been maintaining 178 -182 for 2 years . Because of the recent liquid diet, I’m at 170 . Good luck and prayers for everyone -
Pure protein tropical fruit punch clear water was amazing and the best clear liquid I have ever had. I had my original gastric bypass in 2013 along with a hiatel hernia repair And sept 19th I had to go in and have another hiatel hernia repair with a partial gastrectomy . They put me on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks and I remembered the first time around with this and thankfully there has been so many more tasteful products out there to stay clear but get the protein in . I also use unjury unflavored protein in my orange juice .
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GASTRIC BYPASS REVISE FROM GASTRIC SLEEVE
mamafine23 replied to nomorefattypatty's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had gastric bypass and i no longer have acid reflux because they were able to repair hiatal hernia . They told me that they could no repair it if I had gastric sleeve. I am 5 years out and no reflux !!! -
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2013 Gastric Bypass patient
mamafine23 replied to Christi85's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi there , I had my surgery in March of 2013 and lost 100lbs in 9 months. I lost so much weight they actually wanted me to gain weight . I am in the same position you are with what I can’t eat but what I can eat isn’t very healthy. People think I’m crazy when I say I can’t eat greens , certain fruits , and meats. You are not alone. -
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How soon after WLS did you have Cosmetic Surgery?
mamafine23 replied to DKG_WLJ's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I was at 18 months post op and 9 months consistent with my weight when they did my panilectomy. I definitely recommend getting it down when you are at your goal weight and you have continued to stay the same weight. -
I had a panilectomy to remove the extra skin. It was covered by the insurance cause I was getting rashes and lots of UTI’s and yeast infections. It seems weird because of where the extra skin is located but when they pull skin up and pull skin down and cut off the extra skin , it seemed to reduce the amount of UTi and yeast infections
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Return to Work after Surgery
mamafine23 replied to JerseyNJ's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did 4 weeks so that I was close to the toilet until my body was adjusted to everything and it was the perfect amount of time to see what I could and could not tolerate as far as foods and what would put me in the bathroom. It really is a personal decision but I think your body needs that to recover from a major surgery. I also know it depends on how much your covered financially for missing work. I only got paid 70% while I was out, but it was worth it to come back to work and know that I wouldn’t have to run to the bathroom and have a routine on my meals. -
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One year out 80lbs down. Why can't I lose
mamafine23 replied to robertweisman's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, I am 5'9 and had surgery March 8, 2013. I lost 100 lbs within 9 months. By my 1 year mark I lost a total of 140 lbs. I would definitely suggest tracking using my fitness pal and make sure you are getting your Protein in. I learned in order to lose , I had to eat. It's a hard mindset since eating is what caused me to be 292 lbs. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Getting sick......on water.
mamafine23 replied to Fancie57's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, I am 3 years out from gastric bypass and I still have issues with Water. I drink Powerade zero , Lipton unsweetened ice tea , and use injury unflavored in my orange juice. I wish I could drink more water but every time I have tried to just drink plain water , it makes me nautious. To some people it sounds strange . I still try , but in small sips. I may get 8 oz of plain water in a day . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Trayjay33 reacted to a post in a topic: Gastric Bypass Surgery Progress Pictures
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Muralax is another alternative and dissolves in any of your drinks and you don't taste a thing
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Hi, I'm sorry that they denied you and maybe I can help you with your questions...did you go 6 consecutive months ? What is your height and current weight ? What office are you going through ?
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I am 20 months out and at 1800 calories . I'm 5' 9" and 155 lbs... If I start gaining I just lower my calories but mainly concentrate on getting my protein in , 80-100 grams a day ...
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PhillyChick reacted to a post in a topic: 2-weeks post-op
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Congrats... You are right on track and it will be about 3-4 weeks before you might sleep on your side... It will hurt because they do most of the work in the incision on your left side. The pain is normal and Celebrex works wonders for the pain...
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Dhdhshhshd reacted to a post in a topic: Phone apps
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I use my fitness pal;) great tool
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Has anyone heard of proto shot 49 grams of protein
mamafine23 replied to belllopez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We can only digest 10 grams of protein an hour so for something to have 49 grams of protein in one shot would be no good for you and I believe they sell it at Walmart and other stores ...