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Congratulations!

Congratulations !

I’m going to look for these

Let us know if you try it and how it turns out!

It’s up to the discretion of the surgeon (and severity of the GERD) I think the weight requirement is not the main qualifier when revising for GERD.

I was also converted from VSG to RNY because of GERD (and other things) but not for additional weight loss. 2+ yrs later GERD is still gone which is a major win!

There’s a lot of research to suggest that most people will not stay at their lowest weight (Of course there are exceptions). Small gains/fluctuations are expected and likely out of our control. I think the goal is to try to prevent larger gains that can happen from lifestyle. Congrats on your success so far!

I’ve done both with absolutely no issues.

In Dr. Wiener’s latest videos (I still watch him 3+ yrs out from WLS) he discusses who he believes would benefit most from WLS (obesity since childhood, genetic obesity- other family members who are obese, people with good diets, etc.) Surprisingly, he also believes that WLS not for everyone. With so much seemingly conflicting information available, having doubts are natural especially when you are seeing results without WLS. A couple of questions I would ask myself if I was in your position are: Was losing the weight this way relatively hard or easy? Could I really stick to these changes for the next 5-10 yrs? What are my contingency plans if diet/lifestyle changes are not enough? Do I fall into the good candidate for WLS category? Should I pass up this opportunity even though it may not come again? Good Luck !

WOW you look amazing ! Such a nice fit 😍

All of these baked goods *almost* made me want to bake! 🤣

Congratulations!!!

WTF is this monster?!?! 😂

Surprisingly good grilled chicken tenders from Cracker barrel (the creepiest decorated chain Restaurant IMHO 😅) This is a “during” pic as I remembered to take it after I began eating. Missing from the photo are the mashed potatoes. Plenty of leftovers ,possibly two more meals

Have you been tested for parasite infections?

I usually get soup if I eat at Panera. I really liked the turkey chili. Here’s a link to their nutritional information https://www.panerabread.com/content/dam/panerabread/documents/nutrition/Panera-Nutrition.pdf

I’ll raise your wager 😂 One of those beauties would make my life hell, but they look very nice!

It happened right after surgery for me. Everything tasted too sweet or salty. All flavors and smells seemed to be exaggerated. Protein shakes absolutely had to be watered down, I would skip adding salt in my food. I can’t handle the smell of eggs. The change is still in effect for me (almost 4 yrs later)

Now I’m intrigued… The closet thing I could find to what you’re describing is the hypothesis of “Thrifty Genes”. Is that what you meant? https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.3132/dvdr.2006.010 https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/221/Suppl_1/jeb167254/34007/The-evolution-of-body-fatness-trading-off-disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23862645/ Also when my hunger returned post op, I ate salads because they were filler foods that were high in water and/or fiber. Both of which helped to prevent me from overeating higher calorie foods.

Fever and very rapid heart rate *can* be a sign something is wrong. If you are in increasing pain and health seems to be declining (over a short period time) instead of improving, please don’t hesitate to let your team know Good Luck! https://jetmedicaltourism.com/signs-and-symptoms-of-gastric-sleeve-leak/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4194572/#__sec2title https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=134&contentid=154 https://doctormarvin.com/after-surgery/post-op-laparoscopic-sleeve-gastrectomy-concerns/

Agreed, sounds like stricture, esophageal dysphagia or even reflux. Are you still on PPI’s? Either way let your team know immediately Good Luck ❤️

I’m hoping your team figures it out and it’s a simple fix ❤️

Probably expect to lose a little right after surgery then gain a little once you’re back on solids and feeling better! It should balance out (in theory) especially if your surgeon says they expect you to not lose much

I was converted from VSG to RNY at my goal weight. I initially loss weight from the surgery because of lack of appetite and stricture. As soon as I could after dilation I went back to my normal calories and eating routine. I bounced back up to my pre revision weight and have maintained close to it for over 2 years.

The only thing I can think of is to ask if someone can check if you have H. Pylori (or a parasite) Also if the malabsorption of magnesium is happening in your GI track, ask if you can use a topical supplement as well (vitamin patch or topical magnesium oil/cream) I hope you feel better soon ❤️