SleeveToBypass2023

Reading this about the meds makes me scared for anyone needing specialty meds out there. I have MS and I take Tecfidera (specialty med that CANNOT under ANY circumstances have even a single missed dose), Baclofen (best muscle relaxer for people with MS for our spasms), and Gabapentin (for MS, it's used to control the "MS hug" feeling we get when we have upper body pressure, it takes care of the sharp tingles from nerve ending misfires, and Jacksonian seizures specific to MS sufferers). If we were to miss doses of ANY of these, we would be in a WORLD of trouble. I'm sad for you all, and anyone else, that has any meds that you really need that you have a hard time getting because of their system

Thank you so much!!! I didn't know how to ask without possibly sounding offensive, and I was just genuinely curious lol Thank you for explaining

Completely off topic, but can anyone help me understand what these terms mean: Micky-take and whinging. I'm following the thread, and I wish I could offer some support or advice, but I live in the US and I honestly don't know much about the NHS or the med delivery system. But I saw these 2 terms mentioned and I don't know what they mean.

This is exactly what I did. Some cute fake rings (sterling silver bands but fake stones) until my ring size settled, now I'm getting my actual set resized.

Honestly, I just got new ones. I went from a size 10 ring to a size 5. I used ring sizers at first, but I was losing too fast and went from size 10 to 9, skipped over 8 and went to 7, then a month later went to 6, then stayed there for a bit, then went to 5 1/2 and 2 weeks later went to 5. Now that I'm at my final ring size (mostly because I can't get anything smaller than a 5 past my knuckle) I'll invest in getting my actual, genuine wedding set resized. i just got other rings to wear until I got to my final size.

I lost 79 pounds in 4 months. That averages out to roughly 20 pounds per month, or 5 pounds per week. I was 388 on surgery day. You're doing great. Don't compare yourself to others. Rome wasn't built in a day, so just stick to the diet, move your body, and you'll get there.

I've been told twice I need to get a new license because I was 410 pounds when I got it lol I still haven't done it yet and it's causing me trouble. I really need to do it. I just don't have the time or patience to go sit at the dmv for hours to do it.

I was told never again, and I've stuck to it. I was someone who could drink an entire 2 liter of soda per day. Then I switched to diet and thought that was better. Nope. Now I just stay away from all of it. No carbonation in any form, no soda, nothing. Just sugar free juice, sugar free flavored water, gatorade zero, Propel.

You should smile more in your pics!!! You look amazing. Congrats!!!

I remember doing my first surgery, it was for 2 weeks. For my revision 5-7 days. Obviously, I chose 5 days lol I'm not sure why revisions seem to need less of a pre-op diet. But I remember seeing other people only need 48 or 72 hours of fasting before the surgery. I think it just depends on the surgeon and surgery.

I had a revision from sleeve to bypass (hence my name on here lol) because I developed such severe gerd that I was taking the highest possible dose of PPI in the morning and at night. I developed gastritis, esophagitis, and so many polyps because of the high doses of PPI over an extended time that I needed 4 endoscopies to remove them. The surgery to the bypass was so much easier in terms of recovery. Like night and day. I wish I had just done the bypass to begin with. I was losing weight really well with the sleeve, but I ended up not being able to work out anymore, couldn't eat well at all (or normally), had to be so so careful what I drank, couldn't sleep, it was all just a big mess. I don't, for one minute, regret my revision. Not one negative thing about it at all. I would absolutely do it again. Had I decided not to do it, my quality of life would be in the toilet (already was, really). High levels of PPI over a long period of time can really cause problems, so if that's what you need in order to not have the gerd affect your daily life, that will likely backfire on you at some point. Personally, I say seriously consider the revision.

The pre-op diet is specifically designed to be very short term and to drop a good amount of weight to make the surgery safer. There's no way it can, or should, be sustained long term. If you're having the surgery because you haven't been able to lose, or keep off, weight successfully in the past, then that isn't likely to change just because the pre-op diet was temporarily successful. But if you're having doubts, more than just normal pre-surgery jitters, than definitely rethink the surgery. It's life changing. And A LOT of changes will have to be made in order for it to be successful. If you don't think that's something you're ready for, don't do it.

I don't listen to the talking or weird music lol Literally just the rain and thunderstorms. That always puts me to sleep. I keep my room cold, snuggle under the blanket, put in my earbuds with a thunderstorm on, and it really helps.

Mine was also horrible. It was like a clotty Niagara falls. I was crampy, miserable, and bleeding through the super plus tampons. Gotta say...super glad I had a total hysterectomy recently lol

I like to listen to rain sounds. I like the Calm app. Often when I put on the sounds of thunderstorms or just heavy rain, it knocks me out. I love it.

Yeah...not sure why you're having dry mouth like that. Maybe see what your surgeon or even your primary doctor has to say about it. Biotene is good for that. Beyond that...no idea.

I use melatonin 5mg during the week and I add ashwagandha on the weekend and anytime during the week where I don't feel I'm getting a good quality sleep. I try not to use them EVERY single day, but some weeks I have to and other weeks I don't have to at all. Just depends what's going on during the day.

I would definitely switch up the tomato soup. That can cause havoc on your stomach. 29 pounds in 2 weeks is awesome. That's about where I was. If you look at my signature, you can see I was someone that responded EXTREMELY well to the surgery. But even with that, I had to learn to manage my expectations. Stalls happen. They're real, they suck, they will continue. It's important not to obsess over the number on the scale and pay attention to NSVs (Non Scale Victories). How are your clothes and rings fitting? How is your mobility? Are you able to get off any meds? Can you fit in booths and chairs with arms better? How do you look? When stalls happen, stay off the scale for a while and pay attention to NSVs. In the beginning, you lose the most weight because of water weight, inflammation, and your body's general "OMG wtf just happened??!?!" response to the surgery. The rate of the loss WILL slow down. It's inevitable. That doesn't mean it won't be a success. It just means that you have to change your expectations and relearn the process for what it is, not what you saw on tv or read online that it would be. The higher your bmi and starting weight, the faster you initially lose weight. As your bmi and weight get lower, the weight loss slows down. That doesn't mean it'll stop, it just gets slower. Be very mindful of what you eat, how much, how often. Pay attention to actual hunger vs head hunger. Avoid slider foods. This is the stage where you work on your mindset and relationship with food. No cheating. No alcohol. No junk food. Stick to your diet religiously. Listen to your body.

Man oh MAN did I miss it!!! My body is really tired (not used to the physical activity for 8 hours a day) but it felt great being back. I missed my team and my patients!!! Not sure if I shared it, but I'm a certified clinical medical assistant. Next surgeries won't be for a couple of years, and those are just plastics. So glad to FINALLY be done with all that!!!

Thank you That means a lot.

I had a lot of complications with the sleeve and the decision was made for me. My surgeon told me in no uncertain terms that I HAD to have the revision. It wasn't because I wasn't losing weight.

Thank you so much!!! I'm tired but happy. I feel better than I have in a long time, I have more energy throughout the day while I'm working, and my patients have been giving me the biggest welcome back (they seem to really have missed me). So THIS is what it's like to get to just live your life....who knew?? lol

Congratulations!!! That's awesome You're almost there!!!

YAY!!! Congratulations. I know it's been a long journey to get here, but now that you are....woohoo!!!!!!!

Any updates?