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Hi everyone, I've had consults with 2 different plastic surgeons and one surgeon won't do a TT/BL at the same time as it's 'too much t do at once' and the other will. The only 2 ops I've ever had are my bypass last year and gallbladder removal last week. I healed well after each operation, but struggled emotionally coming out of the anaesthetic. I hate the feeling! This makes me think it would be wise to do it in one operation....along with reducing the overall cost and recovery time. On the other hand, I'm worried the recovery will be too painful & I won't have a carer at my beck and call. I felt a better vibe/connection with the surgeon who wants to perform them separately. Should this be the deciding factor? So confused. Any hints that will help me decide? (BTW- I've gone from 250 to 150). Thanks in advance!

Heya, Thanks for your response! It confuses me even more because I think maybe it IS possible to do it all at once. I just feel more comfortable with the surgeon who WON'T do it. I have to weigh up which is more important to me- having it done all in the one op, or having it done by the surgeon I prefer....

Oh wow, that must have been a horrible experience! How long were you under anaesthetic? And despite needing 11 weeks off and now limited to 5 hours a day you'd do it again?? I guess 7 grand is quite a bit of cash. All up mine is quoted approx. 10 grand AUD (which is around 6 thousand pound). I have a pre-existing heart condition, which also makes me hesitant about staying under for a long time. Thank you!

People can be self centred jerks and have only their best interests in mind. They get jealous. Ignore the haters and if they don't like it- tough luck.

Good on you! I actually cried at one stage in the supermarket while we bought food for my boyfriend. It's brutal!

I don't have anything new to add, but had to say you're stunning. Good luck with it all. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

Awesome! Congrats on both fronts haha Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

Yep you. Ohh it wouldn't stress too much about your bum yet. You're still fresh outta the door. I think it's easier when your diet varies & you get more natural fibre. Yep, stalls suck. Luckily I didn't experience them much. I am now, but Ive lost 92 pounds on a year & probably close to goal (if I actually had a goal weight). I need a tummy tuck to get rid of the rest. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

I didn't go close to daily in the beginning. I had RNY beginning of Feb. I was 231 on op day & 156 now. HW 250. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

You had your op May or Oct. Sorry, we do our dates differently in Australia. We do date, then month. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

Heya, not sure I can help much because I seem blocked up most of the time & my bowel movements are extremely foul smelling. My surgeon said it could be because of undigested fat (I had RNY). I stopped adding fibre to my food as it seemed to make it worse. Now I try to drink at least 70oz a day & take Coloxyl & Senna. All the best for your upcoming op. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

chicken breast. Pasta also doesn't sit well, but gluten free is fine. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

Once a week?? You poor thing. I go every 2nd day & even that gets uncomfortable. Lately I've drastically increased my Water intake & sometimes go daily. Sad how happy that makes me haha Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

I'm going to need a panniculectomy because of my apron It's difficult to find pants that fit as I have excess skin on the stomach, but my legs are like pins.

Yay, another Aussie. I still eat a small sugary treat each night like a biscuit or Cadbury Furry Friend. 1st Jan I was 112kg and now I'm 77. I believe 78kg was my surgeon's goal (80% of excess weight loss). I thought I'd be satisfied with it, but I want to keep going. I want to be able to comfortably fit into clothes off the rack in more stores. Funnily enough I've been shedding weight quicker than anticipated lately. I thought it would have slowed down by now, but I've been averaging 4kg a month. Not that I'm complaining, because it is bound to stop soon.

I'm down to 170 from 250 and although I know I'm smaller, I still feel unsatisfied when I see my big saggy apron stomach. I'm also annoyed that despite all the weight loss, I still can't walk into any store & fit into anything. I'm STILL too curvy for that lol

I'm 6 months out & I still get weeks when I struggle with energy.

I'm scared of this. Does weight come on faster/easier than normal once you've had bariatric surgery?

I was taken off Metformin straight after surgery & felt like I was still running high. 6 months later and my A1C is 5.6 I think it just takes a while for the pancreas to adjust.

Sorry I don't have any advice, but I wish you all the best on your journey

I'm 6 months post RNY and I feel proper hunger now.

I had my RNY Feb 10th & due to get bloods done next week

Unless they irritate the stomach, I don't understand why people completely cut out bread, Pasta & rice. What's wrong with it in moderation? I haven't cut out any foods & tolerate everything. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

Hi there, how scary for you! I can only comment on heart failure & Fluid retention. I had10kg (20 pounds)of fluid on board at one stage & an enlarged heart. I dont know about dialysis, but it's easy enough to get rid of the fluid by either IV or oral meds. All the best with sorting all your health issues out. I think sorting out these problems is your first priority. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, My Cardiologist took me off Spironolactone (diuretic) last week and I've already put on a pound. I expect it will stop, but it's really frustrating when I've only seen the scale go down this year. Has anyone else come off the medication? What was your experience? Thanks.