Nancy Geoghegan

Hi All. I had my surgery almost 3 weeks ago. I went off diabetes meds before surgery and I'm still off. My b.s. is running from 87 to 160. I am wondering if any of you had these kind of numbers at 3 weeks out and then still had remission after more weight was lost. I have had type 2 for 13 years. I was on metformin and victoza. Thanks! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi All. I am almost two weeks out and on what is called the full liquid diet by my surgeon. Basically, they added skim milk, 4 oz of yogurt, 2 oz of no sugar added applesauce and 2oz of sugar free pudding. The SF pudding, in my opinion, is not really necessary except for the texture and taste but I can live without it. I will say that before the RNY I thought the SF pudding wasn't sweet at all and now wow it sure is sweet lol. The dannon light and fit greek yogurt is healthier - no fat, lots of protein, etc. No sugar added applesauce is ok and the only fruit I can have so I eat it. Thing is, I don't really want to eat more than 800 calories a day so I'm cutting out the pudding and eating only the 4oz of yogurt and the 2oz of applesauce. My question is this. I am not gulping my protein shake or water but I sure can drink it faster than I could when I just had surgery. I also went to the movies and ate a whole yogurt over a period of an hour. Do you guys think that it can stretch my pouch if I drink down more than a sip at a time of liquid or eat that yogurt in an hour? Thanks.

My doc said they pump you full of liquids in hospital. You might be still hanging on to water weight. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Sounds like a boundary issue. I am learning to set healthy boundaries with my family. I have codependency. Melody Beatty's work helped me to set boundaries. http://melodybeattie.com Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

You are right! I just looked it up. Thanks for the input. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Funny thing is I found out from the compounding pharmacist that even cymbalta can be compounded if I need it. 130 bucks a month though. I may end up going back to the cymbalta capsule some day. I know some people are doing that after months have passed. We are all so different and we must be our best advocates and never give up. God bless you. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi. I'm taking liquid effexor which treats anxiety disorder and panic attacks. Had gastric bypass on the 23rd. I am also on liquid wellbutrin for depression. I had both meds mixed at a compounding pharmacy. Just got the scripts for the pills and the oral liquid compounds from my primary care. I am not facing the anxiety or panic attacks so far. Today I did start having some depressive thoughts but my body is changing and adjusting to the meds and I am off many meds that I was taking. Sure there is the malabsorption issue but I know there are people who have had the gastric bypass and are doing well on anxiety and depression meds. If a professional has no clue then ditch them and find a doctor who will help. I will say though that I had to figure a lot of it on my own. For instance, I was on cymbalta which is an SNRI and it worked well for me for anxiety and panic attacks. I then looked up other SNRIs and found that effexor is one and can be compounded into liquid for. Cost $30 per month. Hope this helps! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Ok. I go in tomorrow for my RNY. If I feel good I will post from the hospital. Thanks for everything.

Hello all. I have an idea of what to bring to the hospital and to have after my rny on Tuesday. Any tips of what I may not of thought of would be helpful. Thanks. You have all been so supportive! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

You just made me giggle. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Lol. Great reply. I will remember the power glide. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi All. One week to go til surgery! I just need to pass my echo and stress test for my heart. I had a lapband that was taken out 3 years ago. Now I am going in for the gastric bypass. Did any of you have any problems with the switch from the lapband to the gastric bypass? I have been told by the surgeon there may be adhesions/scar tissue.

Hi All. I just signed my consent forma at the surgeon's office. I am having gastric bypass surgery and the surgeon said that if there were adhesions or scar tissue where I had my lap and removed 3 years ago he would do the gastric sleeve instead. Yikes. Did anyone here have to sign a consent like that or did it actually happen to anyone here? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi All. So my surgery is scheduled for Tuesday next week. Last night I forgot to plug in my phone. When it was finally charged at 515 today I had a voicemail from the bariatric team coordinator. She said she needed to talk to me regarding my bloodwork. I have mild stage 2 kidney disease. I also have Fatty liver disease. I saw my labs last week on my portal. I knew they weren't great but I am on the preop ketosis diet and they did them without me fasting and I didn't get a chance to hydrate. These are the worst parts: urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio, serum 31.8 urea nitrogen, blood 35 potassium, serum 5.3 erythrocyte (RBC) count 3.95 egfr 55 aspartate aminotransferase (SGOT), serum 41 Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum/Plasma 57 alanine aminotransferase (SGPT), serum 39 So I call back, they are of course gone for the day. I am afraid this surgeon won't do the surgery. What other reason could they have to call me 8 days after these labs were done. I can't stop blubbering. Then I have to have stress test and a echo cardiogram tomorrow at 730. I also receive a call from the imaging people saying they don't have insurance approval. Of course they are closed too. I called the insurance company and they have no record at all for approval of a echo or stress test. The cards are stacked against me and I am fearful. The RNY was my only hope for a healthier life. I am miserable.

Thank you for the support. I just can't have the sleeve because I already have severe GERD. God bless you and do well with your surgery!

Hi there. Have any of you needed to use a car service to drop you at the hospital or bring you home?

Hi there. I bought Unjury unflavored protein and plan to put it in my applesauce, pudding, cream of wheat, etc. It is whey protein isolate and I believe 21 grams per serving. I also bought Unjury cream of chicken protein soup. At this point I think I don't care what things taste like as long as I get my protein in.

God bless you. Let us know how you do! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Jess. So happy for you!

Yep. I have been on 2 60 mgs capsules of defiant for a few years now. I am calling surgeon team on Monday. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi All: I am days away from surgery, on my preop diet and I went to the cardiologist today for clearance. Had my ekg. Then the doc came in and said that since I have diabetes and a family history of heart disease I had to have an echo cardiogram and a nuclear stress test on the tread mill. I must say I was surprised and a bit let down because I thought that this was the last thing I had to do before the surgery. I right out asked him if there was anything wrong and was told no, just my family history and diabetes. I do realize the he is probably just trying to take good care of me but..... Have any of you had to do this before the RNY? Have any of you had heart problems and still had the RNY? Thanks for any input.

Thank you. I don't want the sleeve I don't think because I have very bad gerd . I will call the bariatric team I guess. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for your post. I will just remain calm and push forward.

Thanks