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Hi All!! I was a revision from Lapband to sleeve to Rny for severe GERD and I knew going in I would lose slower since I was a third timer. I’m satisfied with my loss. Started at 251 at pre-op and now am 208. My way of losing is so odd. I drop to an all new low and then within 1-2 days I’m up 4-5 lbs and then jump up and down in those 4-5 lbs and then stall and then after another time drop to a new low. Anyone go through this as well? Diet stays same, I think it must be hormones...?

3/18 VSG to rny for GERD, pre-op diet starting weight 251 and today I am 216.6. Loss has slowed down and stalled but I’ll take any loss. Good luck to all!

Hi all!! I was revised from VSG to RNY for severe GERD on 3/18. My pre-op diet weight was 251 and today it is 216.6. Weight loss has slowed and I’ve had a few stalls. Shark week sucks because I gain despite changing nothing. Slow and steady is better for my body but my mind doesn’t agree and that is a daily struggle. How are all the other VSG to RNY revisions doing?

Had my surgery 3/18. VSG to rny and hiatal hernia repair. Doc initially said up to 6 hours bc of scar tissue. Went in earlier than expected bc the first person canceled. He completed everything in 3.5 hours. He left a drain in me in case of leaks. I went home on Wednesday. Immediately gas was an issue. Felt like someone was hammering my shoulders from the inside. That first day I got up and sat and went the the bathroom. I was able to sip a lot of water with no issue. Also no GERD at all!!! Miracle!! Following day I was still in a lot of pain but walked more and drank more sips. Same with Wednesday. I’m still in a ton of pain at home but I am drinking well getting in about 50-60 oz of water and yesterday did 40grams of protein, today I did 50 grams. I’m on a clear liquid (broth & premier allowed) until next Friday; if I’m doing well they will advance my diet and take out my drain. The incision pain is terrible it feels like someone is throwing hot oil on my skin on one that is at my waist and the one where the drain is feels like a cramp. But I was sent home with tramadol and oxycodone and Tylenol and they help tremendously. I can’t bend at the waist and am super duper slow but I’m voiding well, and my drainage is less and less everyday. I gained 13lbs in water weight and am down 9lbs so far. Started at 241 day of surgery, when I came home I was 254, today I am 245. My protein is coming from collagen peptides dissolved in tea or vitamin water zero, Lono bone broth packet and Premier. I haven’t had an bm’s yet, drank some smooth move tea today but nothing yet and am also taking a stool softener. I have no appetite, no desire to eat, actually kind of grossed out watching my husband eat. Hopefully I can use that to my advantage. Hope all the other 3/18ers did well!!!

Aww thank you!!! Check in time is 9am, surgery is suppose to start at 11. Just praying the good Lord guides my surgeon’s hands. Best of luck to everyone else who’s scheduled for today!!

Me too!! Good luck!

That is awesome news!!! So happy for you and the relief from reflux! Monday is my day and I can’t wait for this to be over. Good luck!!

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I’m having this same surgery done for reflux on 3/18. I would think this is still fluid retention from surgery. So wonderful to hear everything went well!! Good luck and give it a few more days.

That’s awesome! So great to hear you are doing so well!! Take it as when you can so you don’t get too sore.

Many prayers for a successful surgery Crystal!

That is such great news!! So happy things took a turn for the better and they got you back on track!! This was a bump in your journey but you’ll be sailing in no time. Feel better and rest up!!

Recidivist, I’m so sorry you are going through this. Thankfully you advocated for yourself and they caught the leak in the hospital. I hope they get you all mended up and you can continue on your path. Good luck!!

Day1 of pre-op diet in the book!! How did everyone else do?

Me too! First 2-4 days are mind over matter. Good luck!!

Awesome! How much were these?

They were in the aisle with broths. Wow, that’s great! Good luck!

Hey guys found these at Costco 15 8 oz packs for $12.99 vs $19.99 for 10 packs on Amazon. I thought these would be a great alternative to big tetra packs of broth post op and less waste.

Hey guys found these at Costco for $12.99/15 packets. Amazon is $19.99 for 10 packets. Thought these would be a good alternative to broth in big tetra packs. These are an 8 oz serving and have 10grams of protein!

I start my full liquids on Monday. I’ve done it before so I know it’s 99% mind over matter. Hoping to get a nice jumpstart on weight loss before surgery.

Me too!! I’m a little embarrassed to say that it kept me in line and motivated me to stay on track for my liquid diet.

Hi! I had the lap band and revised to sleeve 05/2017. I lost about 75lbs. I did really really well. But at almost 6 months out I developed severe Reflux. After trying every ppi and otc reflux med out there and not getting a satisfactory response from my surgeon I switched hospitals. My current surgeon believes that is it a possibility that the surgeon who did my sleeve was inexperienced with lap band to RNY and choose to go with what he could handle. I’ve regained about 25lbs because bread and nuts didn’t really agitate my reflux as much and sometimes it was easier to choose not being in pain. If you already have GERD and/or reflux be aware that it can get worse after the sleeve. A lot of ppl who have the sleeve as a virgin surgery do just fine on it and don’t have these complications. I’m just happy that the end is almost in sight! Good luck!

You’re feeling nauseated and tired on the pre-op diet? I think that’s relatively normal if your otherwise healthy. What day are you on? It’s an adjustment from the way we use to eat to the pre-op diet way. You should feel better soon once you get into the zone and get use to the change.

While mine was technically medically necessary, my doctor wanted me to go through their bariatric program so I can learn what life and eating like with RNY. The program was accelerated because my GERD is severe. I began middle of November and was approved 2/1. Surgery is on 3/18. It was worth the wait and I appreciate that they wanted me to be as knowledgeable as possible.

Having this done 3/18!