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Midwest Grateful

Gastric Bypass Patients
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About Midwest Grateful

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    Senior Member

About Me

  • Biography
    I'm in the 60+ club, a youngish grandma from the Midwest (US). Grateful for this journey. "What you focus upon increases." Andy Andrews
  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    Family. Faith. Music. Laughter. Podcast junkie.
  • State
    Indiana

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I spent over a month in the hospital. The surgery went well, but I had a few infections and much dehydration. The post-op for gastric bypass/RNY is not as I expected; yet I was told I am "not an anomaly." The challenges post op for my surgery is experienced by many, but I understand it is a bit different for everyone. I'm speaking about dehydration, etc. I expected - even hoping - I would have little to no appetite, but I never expected this. It is difficult to drink water or take a small bite of food. Everything is nauseating and I carry a "barf bag" everywhere I go. My family and I are disappointed with the lack of attention post-op. And frankly, I wasn't prepared that my situation was even a thing.  Thankfully, I have an awesome PCP who is now helping. But it's a long road, and I pray I can progress. 

Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Starting Weight: 242 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery: 227 lbs
Current Weight: 178 lbs
Goal Weight:
Weight Lost: 64 lbs
BMI: 30
Surgery: Gastric Bypass
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 01/25/2023
Surgery Date: 07/25/2023
Hospital Stay: 1 Week or More
Surgery Funding: n/a
Insurance Outcome: n/a

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