jackersducky

I had a revision from Gastric Sleeve to RNY on 1/30/18 so I’m roughly a month out. I’m having trouble tolerating solid food some days I’m fine other days I’m not. I’m terrified I may have stretched my pouch already because of some poor choices. I let stress and depression get to me and I’ve been drinking juice and have had some potato chips. I know bad decision so close out. Have I already screwed my self? Can I still make this work for me? Any tips and advice for getting my life and diet back on track would be appreciated.

Yes things are going much better Thank you. I had a meeting with my Nutritionist and Nurse and have my 3 month follow up next month. We tweaked some stuff and i seem to be doing much better.

Have you had any follow ups with your nutritionist? Some people just lose slower than others and need to shake up their routine to start the weight loss again. I have insulin resistance which causes me to lose slower as well. I lost a lot of weight 2 weeks post surgery but have been slowly losing lately. The struggle is real. This community has a lot of great resources if you reach out to them. Keep your chin up and hang in there! Jackie

Hi Kathy, I appreciate you checking in with me Im actually doing much better. I made an appointment with my nutritionist and talked about the issues i've been having. I've found some atkins snacks that i love that have cut down on my craving for junk and allows me to stay within my carb goals. I also have a very supportive partner. Together we have worked out a plan and I seem to be back on track. I'm still working on the ''dull the pain'' urges as you put it and that is exactly what it is. But slowly it is getting better. I have this beautiful community to thank for it! One day at a time. Bless you all, Jackie

I’m so happy to hear everyone is doing well. I’m struggling with protein but have gotten several recommendations that have made it easier. I’m down 36 lbs since surgery HW 330 SW 299 CW 263 GW 180 I hope everyone has great continued success!!

Just checking in with my buddies to see how everyone is doing??

Lol yes my favorite chair just turned into a brick at leas I know I’m not alone. Seems like I lost all my weight in my legs first so now my chicken legs are knocking their drumsticks together. Hopefully it gets better [emoji4]

Has anyone else noticed that their level of aches and pains has increased since the surgery? I am about 6 weeks post op RNY and down to 263lbs from 299 surgery weight. I work a mostly sedentary job although I've been making an effort to get out and walk. If i cannot walk outside i walk the stairs for 30 minutes a day. But recently i have noticed my back, hips, shoulders, etc have been so sore. I even have trouble sleeping at night due to all my new aches and pains. I was on 500mg of Naproxen prior to surgery have since stopped and perhaps that is the reason. My question is has anyone else experienced this and if so any suggestions on how to alleviate the pain? I don't want to OD on Tylenol! Thank you in advance for any advice!

Thanks!! I’ll have to follow you on instagram

I'm curious to know what size plates you are using?? I've been using normal dinner plates and my meals never look so appealing because of all the blank space where potatoes used to go lol.

This is a great resource thank you. I will read through it and apply some of the recipes and thoughts.

Honestly I deserve the unkindness. I am going to look into the therapist as I know my relationship with food isn’t good. My first surgery was botched they only removed less than a 1/4th of my surgery. I lived with thinking I messed up the surgery for 3 years. I did everything by the book the first time lost about 40lbs and gained it all back never had any restriction. I appreciate your frankness.

Lol I just got done crying because my husband stopped for food on the way to target. You are not alone but at least we are closer to the endgame than before.

Have you tried placing a pillow under your stomach when you sleep on your side? I found that help some if you sleep on your back try elevating your legs to keep the pressure off your abdomen. I hope you get some rest soon.

I love this idea and may give it a go. I have been collecting recipe ideas on Pinterest which is a great place for meal ideas. I just need to put it into work. Thank you very much!!

Hello everyone I had the RNY surgery on 1/30 and will be returning to work soon. I have always been horrible with meal planning and prep. Any advice materials or articles I could read would be greatly appreciated. I want to work my hardest to make this a success.

I’m looking forward to not having to order I’m as well. These are fantastic ideas and I will be heading to you tube to look into the videos.Thank you so much for the advice.

I hope you are feeling better!

I feel like I have walked a marathon lol I took some gas x and it seems to have helped having a lot of pain in my lower right quadrant that shouldn’t be from the surgery so will probably call the dr on Monday otherwise I’m doing great plenty of liquids and protein is almost where it should be.

Hang in there I think the second day was the worst. I felt much better once I was home and able to take a shower.

Yeah I’m hurting pretty bad too can’t find a comfy position to lay in otherwise I’d be great!!

How is everyone feeling?

I was in the same situation and i'm finally getting revised to RNY on 1/30. I had to jump through all the hoops again. Had my Sleeve done in Delaware and when i moved to Washington State my new Bariatric Dr said i should never had the sleeve in the first place on account of my Diabetes. I also had no restriction and gained all of my weight back. I had a few tests done and it showed that my pouch was also made too large. Not that i stretched it but just cut wrong it was essentially the same size as most normal stomachs so either i had a huge stomach before or it was not cut right. I didn't have a choice on wether to resleeve or do RNY i had to go to RNY. My Sleeve also gave me a bad case of GERD and Bypass is supposed to help with it. I'm sorry i don't have any stats to provide you but i wanted to let you know that you are not alone

I just got my date on friday and it's 1/30!!! Thankfully i had started my Pre-Op Diet already. I previously had the VSG and i'm getting it revised to RNY. Good Luck to all of you

Hello All, I was sleeved on 7/1/14 and initially lost 50lbs but have since gained 20 of those pounds back. I feel like i have completely failed myself and i don't know if it is too late to turn back and be successful. I could really use some help if anyone is willing to offer support. Thank you all for listening, Jackie