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I was told to avoid caffeine during the liquid and soft phases after that it was as tolerated. I was also told to avoid skin and seeds on fruits and veggies, fried foods, high fat meat and dairy, and pasta which I rarely ate pre-surgery. Best advice is to follow what your surgeon has outlined for you because what works for one might not work for the next.

I, unfortunately, don’t have the luxury of staying home. I worked over 70hrs last week, on top of running a small business (not included in my work hours) and setting up college classes. I’m dealing with a hernia of almost my entire sleeve that causes intractable hiccups and fighting with insurance trying to get the surgery I need approved is no picnic. I also have my own children to take care of by myself and a disabled father that I help care for. There’s a lot of stress there and even if I don’t change my eating habits stress causes me to gain weight. I’m glad I haven’t and have actually lost about 10lbs but it’s been rough. I have noticed an increase in mental health crisis episodes lately which might be why I’m working so much so others can care for them and I can take over their work tasks. Not everyone is equipped to handle the same situation in the same or a positive way. Having patience and understanding goes a long way when we don’t know the path the each individual is walking. While it may be easy to just say, “you know what to do so why aren’t you?” We also have to be mindful that as a whole most people have never experienced a pandemic of this magnitude before so coping mechanisms for everyone is different when life is completely thrown off kilter is expected. All we can hope for is trying to make each day a little better and healthier than the last.

I had concerns about this a couple months post-op when I asked in office about it the NP said it was most likely scar tissue. That doesn’t mean it can’t be a hernia. I do have a hiatal hernia as well but that pain is up by my ribs. You can always bring it up at your next visit.

I was allowed to swallow pills while in the hospital the day after surgery. It was especially important for the Wellbutrin because anytime I stopped taking it abruptly it gave me heart palpitations and sent me into hypertensive crisis. Maybe try cutting it in half. If you can take it that way you won’t have to cut it again since it’s so small. Although I will say I wasn’t allowed/able to swallow huge pills like my multivitamin or calcium until the week after surgery.

That’s amazing news! I bet you’re so excited!

Things I took and used included comfortable shoes to walk the unit, comfy clothes for wearing, pajamas, hairbrush and hair ties, phone and charger, and my knee brace.

I’ve lost about 45lbs in 7 months but overall since being with my surgeon I’ve lost a little over 100lbs. I haven’t had the revision yet but I’m hoping soon because the GERD from the hernia is no joke. Try not to be scared. It’s an amazing tool and gateway to a healthier life. Also, I asked for medicine cups to get in my water while in the hospital which helped. Having water at different temperatures also helped find one I tolerated best. And walking does help with any pain you might have. Wear a binder if they offer you one.

I had a VSG in December 2019 here in Ohio. Waiting on insurance approval to get a revision due to hernia that’s caused severe GERD. I bet you’re super excited for it. It is life changing!

If you search the forums you will see that it’s a common thing. I know I did, so definitely no judgement here. Try to stick with it from here on out though because it’ll give your surgeon and you the best possible outcome on surgery day.

Maybe start over with your post op diet from the day after you have surgery. Maybe that will give you a better idea of what exactly to avoid. Remove skins and seeds from fruits and vegetables to reduce gas, combine protein with veggies for a stir fry or salad. Maybe try smoothies as a way to get in more nutrients.

You can buy more magnesium citrate at most stores with the other stool softeners and laxatives. I never had to take that as part of my prep so unsure what your doctor would want but call their on call to see what they say.

I’m not an RN yet but a monitor tech and work 1900-730. I usually eat like this- 1700- dinner at home usually lean protein and veggies (150 calories) 2100- protein shake or bar sometimes I skip this (100-150 calories) 2300- yogurt with fruit (usually blueberries) (100 calories) 0200- veggies and/or protein shake (50-150 calories) 0800- snack when I get home usually egg white or cheese stick with a veggie (75-150 calories) I usually get my liquid intake in between meals and usually hit 80+ not including protein shakes. Right now my calorie intake is aimed at 600-800 a day with at least 60g of protein. I’m usually pretty good about reaching those goals most days.

I had a sleeve and hernia repair done and then 45 days later had hardware removed from my knee. I would have the one that takes the longest to recover from first and then do the next one while still on leave. My bariatric surgeon wanted to wait 6 weeks after hardware removal to do my sleeve but I was able to reschedule the hardware to later as the recovery time for that was only a couple weeks.

His words to me were “you need a revision to get rid of the GERD. I’m sending over a request for insurance approval.” This was July 1st. He wanted to have me in for revision before August. My surgeon is definitely a non-nonsense kind of person so I’m positive that he’ll be sending over an appeal as well.

Try drinking things that aren’t water to get to your mark- broth, tea, decaf coffee, Powerade zero or see if you’re allowed crystal light. For me the big thing was changing the flavor up so I’m not bored with getting in my fluids. Right now I’m drinking tea with lemon and Powerade zero even almost 7 months out. You can do it! If you really need it try getting a water reminder that beeps at you every so often to remind you to drink.

My sleeve didn’t cause my GERD, the tearing of a new hiatal hernia did. I had one repaired when I had my sleeve done in December 2019 (264lbs) I ended up developing a new hiatal hernia mid March (232lbs). My surgeon sent me for a barium swallow. So along with the GERD to mid esophagus and the hiatal hernia I also have esophagitis from it. I'm just waiting on insurance approval for my revision. I honestly loved my sleeve but since the hernia happened I have only lost 10lbs in the last 4 months and am currently sitting at 222lbs. Some days I find it hard to eat because I feel so nauseous all the time and developed intractable hiccups because of the GERD. If I could do it again, I’d still have a sleeve.

I had my sleeve surgery with hiatal hernia repair 12/17. I’ve lost around 40lbs since then. I’ve kind of just stalled for a couple months but that hasn’t bothered me much. Since mid March I’ve had some pretty severe reflux that’s caused worsening hiccups upon waking and throughout the day and chest pain when eating. Turns out have a new hiatal hernia, severe GERD and esophagitis. I talked with my surgeon today and he’s sending over the paperwork for insurance approval for the revision surgery. I knew it was a possibility to help with the GERD and I’ll actually be quite glad to rid myself of hiccups all the time.

Yes. Mostly to help with the severe GERD and esophagitis that comes with it. The crazy thing is that the GERD was bad until the new hiatal hernia formed.

At the risk of sound weirdly geeky with heart stuff- Abnormal EKGs happen all the time. ArrhythmiaS are anything “out of ordinary” from normal sinus rhythm (heart rate of 60-100 beats a minute). Lots of people have premature beats that cause their arrhythmias. I had to see a cardiologist for clearance for mine. In the process I learned I have a hole between the left and right sides of my heart, a bad aortic valve, PVS and sometimes small pauses and when resting bradycardia (heart rate under 60 beats a minute). I still got cleared for surgery and my cardiologist actually asked me how I’ve been since surgery at my last appointment with them. Your PCP will still likely clear you for surgery. Try not to stress about it too much.

I couldn’t agree more. Having a surgeon you trust who also comes recommended is a great thing to have. I love my surgeon and wouldn’t trade him for the world.

My surgeon and nutritionist stressed the importance of just getting in liquids post op for the first couple weeks. I ended up getting my period around a week after surgery. Now that I’m back on birth control it’s not as bad but I had horrible periods before birth control.

I’m just wondering how many others have had a problem drinking water (filtered, tap, bottled, etc.) without adding something like bouillon, crystal light, tea, or making into coffee. I can’t be alone in this, right?

I’ve only lost 25-30lbs since surgery on 12/17. Starting to get discouraged as I haven’t been cleared for exercise yet as I had knee surgery 1/30.

I’m not sure if it’s the same thing but I know I feel sick if I don’t take my protonix when I’m supposed to. Do they have you on any kind of acid reducer? If not, maybe ask about one to see if that helps.