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Corona delaying weight loss surgery dates? Anyone?
ge0rgette2 replied to MaybeMeow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m sure I’m right behind you, here on Long Island NY. I’m sure mr cuomo will follow suit. Grrr. I agree about certain things but I’m a revision and in so much pain everyday. -
Corona delaying weight loss surgery dates? Anyone?
ge0rgette2 replied to MaybeMeow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good for you!!! Rock it! You’ve got it! my revision was 3/18 to 4/29 and nothing. I’m hoping the governor will open up 5/15 but I doubt it. I’m in NY. -
Corona delaying weight loss surgery dates? Anyone?
ge0rgette2 replied to MaybeMeow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
NY here, Long Island - we are only 2/7 in the phasing. I've been postponed twice, with no date pencilled in yet - I'm so antsy - it's a revision, so I'll deal, but my hernia is so panful and the surgical coordinator said I'm one of the first in line when we do open up. Received a explanation of benefits from my pre surgical testing visit, which was 6 days prior to my surgery and they are denying my claims because I didnt get surgery 21 days later... protocol I guess. I guess I have to call and fight it - I mean, I was scheduled 3/18, cancelled 3/15 for the COVID issues. then was 4/29... I guess they'll have to see or be told what happened .. I hope they pay the bill -
Any new surgery dates yet?
Rocky_Mountain_Mama replied to It's time.'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was rescheduled yesterday for May 11th. Revision Band to Bypass -
Any new surgery dates yet?
ndyoung77 replied to It's time.'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
May 6th scheduled today! Revision band to sleeve. -
Surgery was yesterday, need encouragement
amboyle728 replied to thenewguy123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery in February, so I'm not that far behind. I'm not gonna lie. The first week is awful. I remember texting my family telling them I had "buyer's remorse," and that I thought I made a really bad decision. I seriously thought I'd made a big mistake. Much of it was getting the anesthesia and pain meds out of my body, which took about 4 -5 days. But it gets A LOT better, I promise. After about a week or two, I felt pretty good, still sore, but not so miserable. And now, about 8 weeks out, I feel great. I lost a good amount of weight, am back to eating normal texture food, and exercising without restriction. 8 weeks may seem like a long time, but it goes by before you know it. I feel 100% myself, now--but that first week or so...UGH! Have patience, follow your doctor's advice and don't worry. You're body just underwent some major internal revisions and it will take some time to get used to it. Most people I know were in the hospital for two nights following surgery, so if you got out after one, your doctor must be happy with how your are doing, even if you don't feel so great. In the meantime, take small, frequent sips of Gatorade or Pedialite, or try a sugar-free ice pops (they were my salvation!). Watch some Netflex, read a good book, and allow yourself to heal. You will get there -
Did you keep surgery a secret? What did you tell people?
JRT Mom replied to FinallyLosingIt20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm like NovaLuna--I was so happy about getting my slipped lap band revised to RNY that I would talk to anyone that was willing to listen!😁 Now that it's five months out I'm a bit more private about it. If anyone asks I tell them, but most don't. -
A year and a half post op
summerset replied to likehasjustbegun's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Me neither. The less weight you carry, the harder a calorie deficit is both on the body and on the mind. I never thought much about this until my recent post-op liquid phase. It was godawful this time and I had truckloads of cravings for just normal food. Sandwiches with cucumbers, rice with tofu, salat with tuna... Yes, the liquid phase wasn't exactly fun after my first revision and while I wasn't heavy by WLS standards I did carry some extra weight from the unfilled and failing lapband and the calorie deficit I was in for some time didn't feel as awful as it did this time. So when people who've regained some weight but are still only slightly overweight by BMI maybe should be careful when deciding on how aggressive their calorie deficit should be to lose the weight again. Yes, a less aggressive calorie deficit takes more time to lose the excess weight, but IMO "back to basics" 800 kcal a day or even less is not a very wise thing to do. -
Very helpful, informative book for those of us who like to read, hi-light, underline and review. Dr. Matthew Weiner, M.D., bariatric surgeon explains one surgery vs. another including revisions, why some lose faster than others, why some are more successful over time than others. Not preachy nor judgmental in any way, just factual. Explains how our bodies go through hormonal changes post-op to establish a new metabolic set point. 150 pages, easy read in one sitting. $11.99 on Amazon for paperback. Well worth it!
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Forced to do Bypass
GreenTealael replied to Christina.Rose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Just guessing but I always assumed its the different modalities of caloric restrictions that keep the numbers nearly the same but I think no one really knows because some people's BMRs seem reset to a higher threshold while others have it lowered. I honestly feel sometimes that these revisions are like a third category of WLS with totally different expectations, outcomes, complications etc. than a virgin surgery. But I also think it's not across the board as a rule that it will be different. But I have encountered a few people that have noticed it feels/works different than what they are used to from their initial surgery. Also unless someone had a VSG first they likely do not know how that type of restriction feels compared to an initial RNY restriction. I don't have a clue what a virgin RNY is like but I know what a virgin VSG converted to RNY is like (to me) and that SUPER strong restriction disappeared (but its not an issue for me because I didn't need to lose more weight or count on it for controlling meal size) so I can see how it would be worrisome if someone was counting on it. -
A year and a half post op
summerset replied to likehasjustbegun's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ah yes, had that happen only yesterday again, lol. Sometimes I forget that it will take some more time after revision before being able to get to my personal "bypass normal eating". I also have a bit of a stomach ache today. Woke up with it and it feels like I ate something yesterday that obviously didn't sit well though I'm not sure what it could be. Hopefully I will be able to tolerate the same foods with the RNY than I did with the MGB. I was doing fine both physically and mentally with the amounts and kinds of food I could eat. 😖 Maybe the changes you need to make aren't that big in the end? "I need to make big changes" - only thinking about having to make big (most likely unwanted and uncomfortable) changes would scare me away from wanting to do it and postponing it into a vague future that most likely won't happen anytime soon if ever. 😳 -
Forced to do Bypass
catwoman7 replied to Christina.Rose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
1) most people do not lose weight nearly as quickly with a revision as they do with a "virgin" surgery 2) your nerves have been cut, so you may not feel full for awhile. Once they start regenerating, and once you're eating solid foods again (if you haven't started already), you should start feeling that again 3) are you on a PPI? A lot of us are on PPI's the first 3-6 months post-surgery, even with RNY (I was on it for a year, but that was before the bad press about them came out. i'm guessing my surgeon is now limiting it to a few months). There may be a chance the GERD will yet clear up... -
Forced to do Bypass
frozengrapes replied to Christina.Rose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I just had a revision on 3/9 I had a sleeve 8/2016. I lost 50 lbs. I had GERD before the sleeve but not too bad. The first 2 years after sleeve my GERD was nearly gone. BUT then it came back with a vengeance. It was awful, waking from sleep with bile in my throat, burning all day everyday, and the tightness in my chest. Top that off with a hernia and a fold in my sleeve. I started gaining weight back because crackers and bread were the only thing that made me feel better.My Dr gave me 2 choices, live with it, or do revision. I lived with it for about 8 more months and could no longer do it. I was honestly afraid to do another surgery. I am in week 6.5 post surgery, and am very disappointed at my weight loss so far. I lost 13 lbs, the first 3 weeks and only 1-3 the next 3 weeks. I'm only eating 700 cal a day an losing nothing. AND I have had days where I have some GERD. I am taking my meds and they help but I thought I would have none. The biggest issue I have is the fear that I feel totally different. With my sleeve I felt full really quickly and knew when I was full. So far I feel like I can eat more, I haven't, but I feel like I will be able to. I don't get the same feeling. My thought was that at least I'll lost weight after doing this again, but it doesn't seem like that will be happening. -
I'm also struggling. I guess boredom is a little bit of an issue, but I'm a happy introvert so staying home for long periods of time is not a big problem. But because I live in a small apartment, the kitchen is always a few steps away. It's hard to keep track of time since I don't have a regular schedule and I've stopped tracking. I just had a revision 7 weeks ago but I feel no restriction - I can eat whatever I want. To be clear, I don't (but I could). It's really hard to stick to tiny portions when they are so unsatisfying to eat. I've realised that I just enjoy the act of eating/chewing. It doesn't matter what. So I need to be careful about that. But I'm sticking to protein and veggies (mostly) and the weight is still slowly coming off. I usually get my 10,000 steps daily (a two-hour, 7-8 km walk at night, usually after 9 p.m.) which is keeping me sane. I find the most important thing for me is to keep busy and not in front of the computer! I start teaching online in 2 weeks so that will give me a bit of a schedule, but I need to work out how I can get my work done, but still do other things as well, including going outside for some fresh air and sun. Not sure how it'll work out. I live alone, have already been self-isolating for 6 weeks and will have about 4 months more to look forward to (unless things dramatically get better). The struggle really hit me this week. I've decided that I also need to start doing some weight training and core exercises, to help keep my body conditioned.
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Hello everyone! I'm brew here hoping to get myself back on track without needing a revision. I was was close to my goal weight of 188lbs, 3 1/2 years ago. I was blew out my knee and bulged discs in my back when I was an EMT. Being laid up on crutches and in constant pain; the weight slowly creeped back. I'm in the 250lb range now. I'm fighting to get the weight back off now that I'm mobile. I was 360lbs when I started my journey, do not want to wind up back there. My PCP has put me back on thyroid meds and metformin hoping it will aide in weight loss. So far nothing. Not gaining but not losing either. I having invested in vitamin patches and would like to try the pouch reset. Has anyone else tried this? What was the result? I am also a Weight Watchers member. I am looking for support outside of my family and to make me friends. Thanks for reading!
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Do ALL DS'rs have problem with smelly poop?
biginjapan replied to SAMMY1970's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I had my surgery (not DS - revision to long-limbed RNY) on March 3rd 2020 and in the past couple of weeks I've noticed the same. The smell is so bad it lingers for a long time and every time I go past the bathroom I think I just stock up on some air fresheners, even though I live alone. A lot of clay coloured stools, but sometimes there are darker ones too (sometimes at the same sitting). Thankful I can work from home for the next few months and I can figure out which foods are more problematic than others. -
Some of us have a much longer bypass - mine was 150 cm. This may be more common for revisions though - the main reason I chose it is that my surgeon explained to me that a revision to a regular bypass (short-limbed) is not as successful as a longer-limbed revision, similar to a MGB, but without the possible GERD complication. Anyway, now that I'm eating normally (only 6 weeks out - seriously, no restriction, no other problems), the gas and smell is a major issue everytime I go to the toilet. I'm thankful that I'll be working from home over the next 4 months, would hate to have to deal with this at work!
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Did your dr prescribe you medicine to prevent gallstones post-surgery?
GotItDoneInHarlem replied to LC43's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was put on Actigall after my sleeve in 2013. After a RNY revision in February it was not prescribed. Different docs do different things. -
Need Advice! Please, Share Your Journey!
TisTrue replied to TisTrue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I am still overweight and I am in my range but the way that it has been explained is that I have hit this point too soon and should not be losing weight at this fast of a pace. I journaled on my own after my Dr. told me that I would most likely need revision surgery. All of my blood work, which is done every 3 months, always comes back great. I kept a food journal on my own and I was able to slow it down to a loss of 2-5 pounds per month. I was blessed enough that insurance paid for my surgery. -
Preparing for Surgery. Advice: What you wish you knew
JRT Mom replied to Kassidyjkesterson's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I wish I knew how frustrating the stalls were gonna be. Hadn't made me regret a single thing, but they are soooo frustrating! I wish I knew that people aren't going to mention that you look like you are losing weight. I'm down 50 pounds, and have only had TWO people say anything. Again, no regrets, but a little feedback for your hard work helps! My ONLY regret is that I wish I hadn't mucked around so long with my lap band before I decided to revise to RNY! -
Dr. Cazares and Oasis of Hope Hospital
specialkai replied to LeslieRN0428's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Leslie... I am considering a sleeve revision with the same dr. How did it go?- 1 reply
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Revision - 4 Weeks In
teresabg1984 replied to Jessiejess1973's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hey! I had my Sleeve to RNY revision on March 4 of this year! Started around 209 and am now at 182. It has gotten slow since April 3... -2 lbs in 12 days! And I was not really eating much, so we will see. I had so many issues after my sleeve, in addition to regaining. We had this done almost at the same time, so go us!!! I hope we do well! -
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NovaLuna replied to TisTrue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not quite 3 months out of my surgery which is the Loop Duodenal Switch, same as you, but a potential revision is something I was worried about when I agreed to this surgery because I only know two people who got this surgery and BOTH needed revisions. 1. because he got a really bad malnutrition issue so they had to fix him back so it was essentially just the sleeve now (though his was, admittedly the DS not the Loop) and 2. because she went from being over 400 pounds to being 95 pounds in two years! She's 5'5. After her revision she's at a much healthier 123 now. She had originally had the Loop. I, like yourself, very much do not want to go through a revision, but I figure if it happens then they'd just be fixing my intestines so the whole 'phases' wouldn't be necessary. I mean yeah, you'd have to eat lighter meals for a while, but they wouldn't be messing with your stomach for the revision so it's why I still went with the Loop. I won't like it if I have to eventually have a revision, but both of theirs happened in the second year so I'm not going to stress until then. Likely your weight loss will slow down eventually. You just still have some more to lose. For your height you could technically get down to 92 pounds and still be considered in the normal range. And if you don't like what the doctor says... get a second opinion. Especially if it's a surgery you don't want! -
Reflux remains after revision 😩
SeattleLady replied to itzmekc's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
While I didn't have revision. I did have my sleeve and esophagus repaired. My doctor believes as I slowly lose more weight? My reflux will decrease. It was working until the lockdown. I just need to move more! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app -
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catwoman7 replied to TisTrue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
the above poster is right - 95 lbs is a healthy weight for someone 4'11" tall. Maybe I'm missing something here ??? Also, why are they talking about doing revision surgery? You mean reverse the duodenal switch? I was a slow loser from the get-go, so I can't relate to losing super fast, but the last 20 lbs or so were a bear to get off. My weight loss slowed to a crawl (we're talking like 2 lbs a month). I also gained 10 lbs after hitting my lowest weight, which I really needed to do, and I stabilized there for two years (I've since gained 10 more lbs with I did NOT want to do, but we're working on it...)
