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ShoppGirl

Duodenal Switch Patients
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  1. ShoppGirl

    Sadi is so lonely

    Awake. Still In a bit of pain though. A lot more than with the sleeve. They ended Up giving me morphine and I got some sleep. Dr woke me up and I asked him my main. questions. He is so nice. Nurse seems to be good too so far. Haven’t tried to walk yet. Not sure how that’s gonna go since I can’t move my torso. I woke up with a binder on which helps alot cause they undid it a couple of times to check and I was thankful when they put it back. I am still on oxygen and supposed to be sipping my little cups every 15 minutes and using the spirometer. It’s sucking not blowing to raise the llittle ball and the other thing which is hard to explain. We will go for a walk around 5 he said before my next pain meds. Ooh and they have leg things on me that inflate like a blood pressure cup but looser every minute or so. So just sipping my water and eating my ice chips in between.
  2. ShoppGirl

    August Surgery buddies

    Awake. Still In a bit of pain though. A lot more than with the sleeve. They ended Up giving me morphine and I got some sleep. Dr woke me up and I asked him my main. questions. He is so nice. Nurse seems to be good too so far. Haven’t tried to walk yet. Not sure how that’s gonna go since I can’t move my torso. I woke up with a binder on which helps alot cause they undid it a couple of times to check and I was thankful when they put it back. I am still on oxygen and supposed to be sipping my little cups every 15 minutes and using the spirometer. It’s sucking not blowing to raise the llittle ball and the other thing which is hard to explain. We will go for a walk around 5 he said before my next pain meds. Ooh and they have leg things on me that inflate like a blood pressure cup but looser every minute or so. So just sipping my Water and eating my ice chips in between.
  3. I was almost scared to open this this morning as I’m headed to hosptal on 25’ minutes. 😆 That is the absolute worst. I had one near what going on down there so my primary sent me to gyno. He said that wasn’t necessary but it was more comfortable knowing he looks at that All day long. Mine had to be landed and then packed with something soaked in antibiotic several times while it healed it was really bad. He said it just happens in a perfect storm of unlucky events that can bappen ti anyone. This was long before any weight loss surgery. Anyways, I hope it heals real quick and your back on to living your best life real soon.
  4. ShoppGirl

    August Surgery buddies

    Oh. I’m so sorry. I got this and another thread confused. I hope everyone is recovering well. I am about to go to sleep now so I can wake up at 3:30.
  5. ShoppGirl

    August Surgery buddies

    For those of you who haven’t started your pre op diet. Don’t forget to weigh, take photos and do measurements BEFORE you start. I forgot 😢
  6. ShoppGirl

    August Surgery buddies

    @Hiddenroses and @BigDane I hope you Both had your surgeries and are recovering well. i guess I am next. I have been being lazy all day but I gotta get off my butt soon and get my last minute stuff done.
  7. ShoppGirl

    Face before & after!

    Amazing transformation. I love the bangs too. They suit you well.
  8. ShoppGirl

    August Surgery buddies

    You may want to check the manufacturers website later once you are for sure settled on a vitamin to see if they are cheaper than Amazon A lot of them give discounts if you subscribe and it works out cheaper. I ordered mine to arrive a couple of weeks before I needed them and set them to auto ship just so I would always have them even if mail was a little slow or something Definitely remind yourself that them people who have a bad experience with the surgery may be louder but they are certainly not the norm These surgeries are considered relatively safe. The risks are very low. And maybe the risk of a complication of obesity doesn’t have a specific date but there are far more and they are far more likely than the risks of surgery
  9. ShoppGirl

    Liquid diet.

    Ketosis actually makes sense. I have been on low Carb for two weeks and now no carb. Plus I was burning carbs for sure because I have been doing WAY more physical activity than I have done in years trying to get things in order. Finally, yes. I decided to trust my surgeon and I’m going with the SADI. He did ask if I wanted the bypasss if for some reason he gets in there and can’t do the SADI since he obviously can’t wake me up and ask. So I guess I won’t really know 100% until I wake up. I can’t believe after all that mental anguish that i am finally less than 24 hours out. About this time tomorrow I should in recovery or in my room. I am finally mentally prepared for all of this. And I haven’t recorded it because I remember my scale is different than my doctors and I forgot to weigh myself at home when I started the preop diet but I’m pretty sure I have lost 14 or 15 pounds already. Let the Journey begin!!
  10. ShoppGirl

    Liquid diet.

    Thanks for the ideas. Realaxinf today WAS always the original plan. Then I think it was a nervous energy that took over me and I started cleaning non stop (my husband wants to know what happened to HIS wife) 🤣 I technically only HAVE to change the bed and pack my hospital bag today and I think that is all I’m going to do. I will be up at 3:30 to get to hospital so it should be an early night anyways.
  11. ShoppGirl

    Odd presurgery diet

    Wow. I’m only on daY one of liquids out of two and I do not envy you. Whatever it takes to make the surgery safe though, I guess.
  12. ShoppGirl

    Sadi is so lonely

    So today is day one of two of liquids for me. It’s 6:00pm and I am noticing a significant drop in energy. I have been going all day and accomplished a lot but I just like hit a wall and dropped. I wanted to pack my hospital bag tonight but I am pooped. It’s mostly done anyways, I will do it first thing tomorrow if I don’t get a second wind.
  13. ShoppGirl

    Odd presurgery diet

    Usually depends on how much you need to lose to shrink the liver and make the surgery safe. I did the sleeve 3.5 years ago and I was a little smaller and only had to do a week of this same diet. This time for revision I had two weeks plus two days of clear. But you’re right. I was able to have a meal a day. It’s not much though just 3oz lean meat and a cup of veggies. I have seen some people have to do a full month. I am on day 15 of 16 now. It’s goes faster than you would think.
  14. Congratulations on your many non scale victories. You have done so awesome. For the ring look into “jewelers balls” they are like two ball like dots of gold that go inside the ring to keep It upright. Makes it fit smaller while still allowing it to slide over the knuckle.
  15. ShoppGirl

    August Surgery buddies

    Just checking in. Day one of liquids. So far so good but I’m just keeping myself busy. I dropped off my trunk load of donations and went to the car wash to vacuum and ran it through the express wash. My husband drives a big truck so he will be picking me up in my car and I didn’t want him to see it like it was. Filled it with gas and picked up my groceries. They had all my shakes so I did exactly what I warn everyone about. I bought a bunch so hopefully I like them post surgery. Now to cool off and drink my “lunch” before my zoom meeting at 2:00. I am allowed broth but I really don’t care for it. Maybe I will have a yogurt. I’m allowed that too. I don’t really love it without a bit of fruit or granola though because it tastes slightly bitter to me. How is everyone else doing on the preop diets and prep. I feel like whenever I check something off my list I think of something else. But all the really important stuff is done.
  16. ShoppGirl

    MILK

    Yea I’ve heard of lots of people to develop allergies post surgery and dairy is the most common one. Almond milk isn’t bad mixed in things.
  17. ShoppGirl

    August Surgery buddies

    Did anyone tell you about the ricotta bake? I practically lived in that, refried beans and mashed potatoes (some plans do not allow mashed potatoes). It’s basically lasagna without the noodles.
  18. ShoppGirl

    August Surgery buddies

    @Greekmom4 glad to hear you are doing well and feeling calm. I am the day after you and I start my liquid diet tomorrow as well. I changed my plan a bit to do my grocery order tomorrow so if they don’t have my Shakes I have time to order them. I am supposed to be two nights in hosptial but that’s what they said for my sleeve too but sent me home the next day. I didn’t get any perishable stuff for my purée stage because mine doesn’t start till day 10. I did add it to my Walmart cart though so I can pick it up or send my husband if I’m not up to it. I planned to just chill today and go get a pedicure but I am apparently on an organizing kick because I lost track of time and spent most of the day cleaning and organizing my utility room. Thats okay. I did my nails myself. Left them natural but manicured them so I’m good. . I have a trunk full of donations to drop off on the way to the grocery but that’s about it for tomorrow. Tuesday I just plan to do last minute things like change the bedding and put things out that I may need when I get home so I. don’t have to try to explain where they are if I’m in pain and need help. And if I’m able to get up myself they are within reach so I don’t strain too much. Tuesday night I want to get to bed early if I can since I have to wake up at 3:30 am. For someone who has pretty severe anxiety I’m surprisingly calm too. I Finally feel prepared and that helps me quite a bit to stay chill. I am sure that Tuesday night I will be a little anxious but I think I would be a little odd if I wasn’t.
  19. Perhaps it’s like the chicken and the egg thing. Doesn’t really matter much which came first if they are both still good. 🤷🏼‍♀️
  20. Has anyone heard the latest podcast by Dr. Matthew Weiner who covers a lot about GLP-1’s? The episode discusses: “recent studies that debunk the myth of increased risk of suicide and highlight the positive impact these medications have on reducing depression, curbing alcohol and binge eating disorders, and slowing the progression of Parkinson’s”. I’m curious to see if they are soon approved to treat these conditions. May be more reasons for insurance to cover them, hopefully 🤞
  21. ShoppGirl

    I am considered Normal BMI!

    Wow!! This is so inspirational. Keep doing what you’re doing.
  22. ShoppGirl

    Need suggestions please!!!

    What about a little olive oil for the healthy fats? Seems like my nutritionist mentioned that at one point. That would up your calories without having to eat more in terms of volume at all.
  23. ShoppGirl

    Sadi is so lonely

    I don’t think anyone here has had a bypass?? I had a sleeve and I’m revising to SADI but my surgeon suggested the SADI for me because the risks of leak are less and the risK of malnutrition issues are less than The traditional switch.
  24. ShoppGirl

    Sadi is so lonely

    The surgeon and their team do this all the time. If they say you’re okay with your nails then you’re okay. You’ve done all the research and all the prep and it’s time for you to just relax and let them do their part. When you wake up it’s your turn again to walk walk walk and sip sip sip. Best of luck in your travels tomorrow and then your surgery Monday. Give us an update when you are feeling up to it.
  25. ShoppGirl

    August Surgery buddies

    Once you speak to the doctor or pre op nurse it gets so real doesn’t it? I am so excited for you.

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