mkay86
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I joined this site because I am wondering if anyone is in the same boat as me...I am pre-surgery, it is in a couple months. I am having a Roux En Y because my stomach doesn't work-it doesn't empty and I regurge everything I eat for about 5-6 hours after. Two surgeries (in an attempt to fix the problem) later and the symptoms are all back, so my surgeon has resorted to this procedure. I am starting to become anxious about the after surgery stuff-learning to eat again, how long are you on a liquid diet for? How to make sure I get the proper nutrients/vitamins. How long will the recovery be? They are doing an open procedure so how big will the incision be? Any insight or suggestions, whether you're in the same situation as me or not, would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Thanks for all the input and advice! I appreciate it! The surgery is not for weight loss-it is a last resort for my ongoing regurgitation problems. They are doing open technique opposed to laparoscopic because I have already had several laparoscopic surgeries to try and correct this issue, there is too much scar tissue to do another one.
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Forgive me if I am doing this wrong, I am new to this. I am not sure if others are in the same boat as me or not, I guess I am just hoping to find some people who can relate to what I am feeling. I am having a Roux En Y in a couple months as I have some medical problems and my stomach doesn't function properly. This surgery is the only option to fix my symptoms-I regurgitate everything I eat, I have heartburn 100% of the time that isn't being managed with prescribed antacids.
Is anyone else in this boat somewhat and can give me insight with regards to recovery post surgery? What is it like eating with a portion of your stomach removed? Are you on a liquid diet permanently?
Any advice or insight would be appreciated
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I'm not a doctor and I'm not having the same procedure, but with the gastric sleeve, most of the stomach is removed and, although I'll be on a liquid diet for a few weeks after the surgery, eventually I'll move to mush and then soft foods and eventually real food--though small amounts and, ideally, mostly protein with some veggies and fruit. However, this is definitely something I'd suggest asking your doctor for an answer you can trust that applies to you. Best of luck.
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