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Is post op different for low bmi's compared to higher?
Foxbins replied to Eyemallrt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My BMI was 35 and I had no post-op nausea, vomiting, or complications. I think post-op is more related to your surgeon's management immediately after and your individual tolerance for pain, how swollen you are, how you manage discomfort, and your overall health going in to surgery in the weeks after surgery. Some people sail on through and others struggle. I haven't noticed it related to BMI. -
Feeling Discouraged and down...
Tory09 replied to Tory09's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks guys, I appreciate the support. I am going to go to a support group meeting tomorrow night as well. I have really good health insurance Anthem BCBS PPO of Va so I am hoping I will be approved. My husband doesnt communicate much but he said if it is what I want then he is all for it. I have two small kids and i want to be around for them for a long time and the rate I am going I wont be. My family all has severe diabetes and I am trying to take this as as preventative measure. I just hope and pray that I get approved and my surgery is successful without complications... Thanks for listening... -
BCBS Federal in Texas (Basic or Standard better?) Lap Band to Sleeve Revision
chinamama replied to band2RNY's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Sorry missed this. Yes, I got the sleeve. It will be 5 mos on the 29th. I'm a slow loser, (28lbs) but I think that is a couple of reasons. My body was already used to smaller portions, and also the excitement of your first time is not there. BUT I am losing. How do I describe the difference between the two.... With the band if it was tight I could sometimes use tricks to get the food down into the lower stomach, or slider foods I could just keep eating. Now when I'm full I'm just full. Even with sliders. A couple of months ago I had a piece of cake, with the band it would have just filtered thru and I would/could have eaten the whole piece. With I sleeve I ate 1/4 was stuffed and could not have fit anymore in for hours. Personally I had complications from the band, but after that no problems. Can eat and drink anything, dumped twice once was my fault. At my sisters and didn't realized they had switched to fresh organic whole raw milk. 4 Protein shakes later my body rebelled!!! Lol! Boy those Protein Shakes were good! The other time was a Frapachino at Disneyland, combined with a new medication and a little dehydration. Not a good combo. As you can see there is probably a reason why I lose slow, but I refuse to not live. I still track everything even when I indulge. Good luck! -
BCBS Federal in Texas (Basic or Standard better?) Lap Band to Sleeve Revision
band2RNY replied to band2RNY's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
awesome thanks!.. yeah, i'm trying to look at the actual policy online now. I'm going to try and push it hard so I can get it done quick. I don't want to wait.... I think with him not being able to access the port to my lap band, he told me that I can either have surgery to go in and replace that or he can see about doing the revision (he has to look at my xrays of the band first)... I'll know more on the 27th. I'm thinking since I have gained weight.... He can't even access the port.... and lap band slippage...it may make it a lot easier for him to get the approval from the insurance just do the revision. I just hope they don't make me go through all the hoopla. I can't see having all these complications and then having to turn around and do the 3 month doctor supervised diet. -
HI everyone, I am wondering if I should go to the states- (closer) or make the trip to Toronto, that would be 4 hours away. I am most worried about any complications or follow ups? Has anyone done this long disance? Thanks for any and all help.
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Hi: Going to far away, can bring complications with the fills after surgery. Many doctors will not take on the after care of another surgeon. Many GPs, don't like to do the fills so unless you are prepared to fly back to wherever you had the surgery check it out carefully. So if you get stuck, you have the the upleasant choice of going to ER where the snarky doctors and nurses tell you that it serves you right for having a band done privately. If you want my outright advice stay in Canda close to home. Speaking from experience. Doddie
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No regrets at all....and that's coming from someone who has had many more complications that the typical bandster 'should have'. If I ever had to have my band removed, I'd do it all over again if they would let me. Like someone else said, the band has forced me to take my bad eating habits head on....not just relying on the surgery to "fix everything". I have been one of the lucky ones that has lost weight, but I never look at the band as my easy fix, because it's not. You must enter this journey prepared mentally to make long-term changes in your eating habits. The band won't do that for you, only you can do that for you.....NO REGRETS!!!
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Being banded 29th Jan and I might cancel :(
steph_co replied to milton5a's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow. I WISH this was "EASY!!!" What a load. Don't listen to that unless it comes from somebody that has actually HAD the surgery. Having invasive abdominal surgery to lose weight is EASY??? That doesn't even make sense. I have to watch what I eat. And it's not just counting calories for me. My body is being really resistant. Even if I stay under 900 calories per day, I don't lose weight. I have to take two meals away and make them Slim-Fast shakes instead. Does that sound EASY? It sucks. I look forward to when I can get this weight off so that I can eat 3 normal meals per day rather than one regular meal and two shakes. This is not the easiest way I have ever lost weight. The only time losing weight was "easy" for me was when I was on Atkins the very first time in HS because I lost the weight very quickly and only had about 40 lbs to lose. The weight dropped off in a couple of months. That was the end of easy dieting for me. The only difference I have this time losing weight as opposed to other times when I did it the "hard" way (rolling my eyes!!) is that this time, I know it'll be "easier" to KEEP OFF. It is NOT easier to GET off. It'll be easier to KEEP off. Is the point of losing weight not to keep the weight off? Or do they truly expect you to yo-yo for the rest of your life? Your body is going to fight and fight HARD to keep that weight - that's its famine storage. It's not an easy battle EVER. You know what, this PBS special actually explained A LOT to me about what fat is and how it relates to the body. VERY interesting and maybe you can get some in your family to watch it so they can understand your struggle: FAT: What No One Is Telling You - Watching: Chapter 1 | PBS You have to do what makes YOU happy. The possibility of dying from the anesthesia is incredibly low compared to the likelihood of suffering from disease (and possibly dying) related to obesity. You have to take a look at what would make YOU happy. You can't please all of the people all of the time. Take this time in your life to choose something to make YOU happy. For the anesthesia question, no - no complications whatsoever. I had about 2 seconds of nausea when they wanted me to drink some Water after the surgery and that was it. -
gastric sleeve AFTER tummy tuck
Oct517 replied to fandangle's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My mom had the gastric sleeve done a few years after having a tummy tuck. She didn't have any complications and said pain was minimal. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
anybody had the roux en y done robotically?
bapzz34 replied to smiley922's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had my surgery done like that in May. I ended up with big time complications and was in the hospital three weeks. -
anybody had the roux en y done robotically?
Mary23 replied to smiley922's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Mine was Da Vinci robot by Dr. Allison, Viera Florida. No complications. -
Any bedside nurses here?
jmart_RN replied to nursebb's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had my revision from band to sleeve on Apr2016 and at that time I was a floor nurse on a telemetry unit. My revision was done in one surgery and only had to spend one night in the hospital and was released the next day with no complications. I took two weeks off and went back to work doing light duty for another two weeks. The first couple of days was very difficult for me, meaning that my abdomen was still sore and I had to be extra careful not to be doing any lifting or bending. I was mainly doing administration work such as patient admits and discharges and passing meds for those who needed help. After about one week of light duty I was feeling much better and had lots of energy. I still took it easy and followed my doctor's advice because I did not want to hurt myself in the healing process and I did not want to take more time off than I needed to. One of my co-workers had gastric bypass and she took six weeks off of work, not because she had complications but because she had that much time that she could use to take off of work. You know your body best and you don't know exactly how much time you need to take off before returning to work until after you have the procedure. I was ready to go back to work after two weeks but my body was telling me differently and that's why I was placed on light duty. I remember leaving work crying my first day back because I was in a lot of discomfort and felt I returned to work too soon. Listen to your body and take the time to heal and enjoy the new you. -
Had my surgery at 7:14 am tuesday
Brenda Witte Evans replied to MsUjima's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congrats I had my Surgery Sept. 17th Wed. and I had a complication of severe high blood pressure. I was in the ICU for a night and then transferred to the floor for another night. Doing better now but I had a lot of pain just after surgery. (Not sure morphine agrees with me.) Home now for a couple of days. trying to get my Water intake and starting on Protein shakes.... both are hard. I too have sleep apnea but had no issues in that area. The most unexpected thing after surgery (besides the high BP): was the upper GI before they start you on Clear liquids. I thought it would be a scope... it was not. I stood infront of an xray and drank the worst tasting liquid I have ever had.... Best piece of advice: Walk walk walk... I think that helped me and still helps me as much as anything. I did this from day one in the ICU and still get in several walks.. 5-8 times back and forth in my house per day... today I plan to tackle the front steps when the kids get home from school. (I don't want to tackle 13 uneven stairs with no handrail when I am home alone.) -
anyone else (with rny) able to take omaprezole DR capsules?
revision in TX replied to itsmekarenlee's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hey itsmeKarenLee: So sorry to hear of your negative experience! I too have felt like a "number" to my surgeon, although I have physically done very well. I'm more upset about the way they "charged" me and my insurance...long story!!! Unfortunately, what they do isn't against the law...they don't HAVE to have a good bedside manner or be ethical!!! Sad, but true. My own primary care physician summed it up...said "you don't think they do those surgeries because they care about your health, do you?".....followed by: "they want to make LOTS of money"! Capitalism in action, I suppose. As for Omeprazole...I currently go back and forth between Protonix (pill, not granules...didn't know they had those!) and omeprazole...just purchased OTC: I don't think it's "DR". I would NOT have taken either of them right after surgery, because there is a lot of swelling and also because you don't want anything to be "rubbing" against your tender intestines/stomach/sutures, so I would suggest sticking with the Protonix granules FOR NOW definitely. Once you are well healed, you may find that it's no problem to take a pill that size. My surgeon gave the "representative" size of what you can swallow as an M&M...although I have no problem with "normal" capsules either. Hang in there...perhaps you are just having some mild complications that will soon pass (I hope that is the case). But, stick to their guidelines and you will probably start feeling better soon. Please keep us posted on your progress....and your husband's!! Best wishes. -
How to tell my children and grandchildren I'm having weight loss surgery
AngieBear replied to Summer56's topic in The Gals' Room
I would just go over the facts of it. How you do that is dependent on your kids. My approach was very factual, this is why, these are the risks, etc. We talked about the health reasons, but also touched on the societal/professional realities of being extremely obese, etc and how complicated it all is. As I’ve lost, I’ve continued having open ongoing conversations with them. I’m honest, we talk about things in an “isn’t that interesting?” sort of way. It’s what works for us. Your family might be totally different. -
Editing isn't that bad. It's more complicated than it used to be though. Do you know how to do it and get rid of all the smiley faces?
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If your surgery goes as mine did, you have nothing to worry about. Obviously you'll be sore afterwards, but I was home in 3 days with no complications. Just don't try to rush things. As many on this site will tell you, it's the best thing you'll ever do. You won't look back. God bless.
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Band out since August 2013, now considering bypass
SusyW replied to SusyW's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
As far as I know I don't have Barrett's esophagus, at least the doctor has never indicated any need for biopsies. I also would prefer the sleeve but was told that is not really an alternative given the situation of the esophagus. I still seem to get food stuck in the pouch in the esophagus occasionally and have to vomit to get rid of it. At least I assume that is what I assume is happening. Good luck with your surgery. What differences between eating with the band and eating with bypass do you expect to deal with? What complications do you expect, i.e. dumping rather than vomiting? -
Pain & Cramps In My Left Side?
asherje replied to SashaWLS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded 4yrs ago, recently had a slip but it's all good now. I also get those pains, at first I thought I had eaten too much. But turns out I was blocked up. How regular do you have a bm? My regular doctor told me it was my Bowl pushing up into that area from lack of being able to go. Id get checked to see if that is the issue or a band complication -
Negativity in Surgery Support Group Meetings
missbrown30 replied to James Marusek's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am 10 weeks post sleeve surgery. I love the support meetings I attend. I am actually going to one this evening. There are people in the group who report on the complications they may have had but for the most part the meetings are really supportive. -
Hi jr, I too had complications with my surgery,(thought mine was the worst possible scenario till I read yours) my doc cut a blood vessel during surgery and I bled internally overnite(passed out repeatedly) and was re-admitted for blood tranfusions, but only stayed in hospital 1 day.33 days is insane! I hope you feel better!! It took me 2 weeks to even feel like standing up after that,and I definately regret having surgery at all now.
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Traditional Bypass Vs. Sleeve
DLCoggin replied to Butterfly66's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
RNY and sleeve both have their advantages and disadvantages. Some factors to consider: Sleeve is still relatively new - about 15 years. RNY has been done in various forms since the 1950's. RNY is by far the most common bariatric surgery. Approximately 80% of all bariatric surgeries worldwide are RNY. Becuse of the two factors above, there is a great deal more experience and long term statistical information on the outcomes of RNY surgeries compared to sleeve. This may be part of the reason that some insurance companies are still hesitant to cover the sleeve. RNY is more invasive than sleeve but average weight loss for RNY patients is substantially higher than it is for sleeve patients. That may change as more experience is gained with sleeve and better procedures and techniques are developed. RNY is widely acknowledged as the single most effective "treatment" for type 2 diabetes currently available to medical science. RNY has a greater risk of malnutrition than sleeve because RNY involves both restriction and malabsorption while sleeve is restrictive only. Both surgeries appear to be equally safe as far as mortality goes. However, non life-threatening post-op complications such as infections are more common for the more invasive RNY than they are for sleeve. -
Hi all. I have'nt been her for a while. Time has just flown. Had my surgery, and everything went well. No pain, no complication. I had no problems afterwards either. Some pain if i eat to fast, but thats the only thing. I was in for my three month check up, and I have lost 36 kg since my first weigh in at the surgeon. I have gone down two sizes in shirts , and gone from 42 inch to 38 inch in jeans. I'm starting at the gym again, and are of to work out in about an hour
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6 month post-op weight loss
Healthy_life2 replied to NotActive1234's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I see fast and slow weight loss with each type of surgery. Many factors, age, sex, medical issues, hormones, medication and complications. 60% of your excess weight is the average weight loss with the sleeve. Whatever procedure you choose, try not to get caught up in how fast you lose. Even if you are a slower loser, you will still lose weight. Also, don’t compare your weight loss with the rates of others. It will make you crazy. Have I noticed weight loss can be slow with the sleeve? My weight loss was fast with the sleeve. I got to my goal of 140 in six months. I’m four and a half years out and maintain in the 130’s -
Am I selfish for wanting bypass?
melimo1002 replied to mamamia86's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
The sleeve can still give u acid reflux issues and the bypass usually doesnt... i do not think u are selfish at all.. u and only u know what u want and need .. i too wanted bypass as i have diabetes and wantes to ensure eating sweets would make me sick so i would stay away from them more and. I have already made the mistake of having a wls i was unsure about when i had the lapband 9 years back. My reflux worsened and i did lose but couldnt get fills any longer due to the reflux complications.. eneded up having gastric bypass on july 29th and so far 44 lbs. Plus my diabetes is under control and i feel womderful. You do what is best for you!!
