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I had the RNY, poop smell depends on what I've eaten, some days it's normal, other's... it's down right foul. I keep a bottle of Poop-purri in my desk for work poops. I'm using PatchMD patchs, my Vitamin D is low, but it was low before surgery (the joys of living in the north) so I take extra Vitamin D supplements, but all other blood levels were within normal ranges. For me, I was revised from the Band to RNY, I didn't have the choice for the mini. But between the 2, if the mini has more complications than the RNY... I would have chosen the RNY if I had the options.
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Coming up with a blank
Kimber628 replied to Jenyp8409's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think all the boxes were checked for pre-op stuff from my sleeve in 2014, so they just thought I was good. I think they forgot that I had complications for 6 months and mainly lived in the hospital. I didn’t get to do the phases or all that. I am going to make sure they sign me up for all post op classes for each phase. I also appreciate this group, thank you! -
Have you talked to your Dr? Are you on Zofran or Transderm-Scop? Have you been evaluated that you don't have a complication like a stricture?
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Sorry all I’ve been on vacation. So I’m down 68 pounds and I’m excited. I would like to lose 7 pounds by the 17th so that I lose 75lbs in 6 months #needtotryhardergoals. @MsTipps I’m sorry to hear about your marriage but you moving is a great thing for you and your kids. Your journey is more complicated than mine but you’re rising to all the challenges. Stay strong my friend.
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Anyone 5' 1"? Low starting bmi? Care to share?
hope2 replied to countryrae2001's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am 5'2 and weigh about 170. I currently have the lap band which needs to come out due to many complications. I have an appointment July 18, 2018 with the surgeon to talk about the revision. I think I would like to have the sleeve but am certain due to heartburn when I was pregnant he will recommend the bypass. I am terrified really. I started this journey because I seen my mother who was obese go through so many health issues that were weight related. I just want to be healthy and the thought of either surgery scares me that I will have created issues trying to avoid issues. I almost wish I would have never started. I am 52 years old and pray whatever decision the surgeon recommends is going to the right one. -
Hello I had my surgery Gastric Sleeve on 13 June 2018. Few complication but I am over the surgery part😀 I am still finding purée food difficult and I dislike most things. I also have issues around taking medication as I feel awful for about and hope. Any suggestions would be great
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How to find a good surgeon - this is delaying my entire process :(
Lyngolean replied to Assya's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Kind of a funny story. A friend had to chuckle, thinking I was the epitome of "Minnesota Nice" when he heard about the pre-op diet's purpose of shrinking the liver to get it out of the surgeon's way. He assumed this was me personally making this decision out of courtesy and thoughtfulness to the surgeon, not something to reduce potential complications. -
Using a drain tube is uncommon in the states. Lots of us here had very successful surgeries without any complications without a drain tube. I'm glad I didn't have one, my incisions were glued shut and dry, and healed quickly. There shouldn't be any puss, if there is that is a far bigger problem.
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How long off work/disability?
Francine2 replied to Happy2lose13's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I took 2 for months off for vsg ..and revision and hernia surgery 3 months but due to some complications I needed more time just getting back to myself. Go back to work july 9th. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
How to find a good surgeon - this is delaying my entire process :(
elmatador replied to Assya's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Bessler had me on a liquid diet plus a little crunchy veggies for 2w pre-op. It was HARD but doable. And if that's what it took to lower the risk of surgical complications, well, I can do anything for 2 weeks. But doing the work to think through your emotional component with professional help, and thinking hard about what you'll replace that crutch with, will be key to getting through this and making it stick... -
Hi all. I had my sleeve 5/29 and my job approved Me for 6 weeks of disability. Has anyone been approved for anything longer without major complications? I’ve been so lethargic and tired the past couple of weeks and I’m worried it won’t let up before I have to return to work. I’m getting in all my protein and fluids and vitamins daily.
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How to find a good surgeon - this is delaying my entire process :(
sillykitty replied to Assya's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I looked at it differently. I didn't need to feel any connection to my surgeon. I wanted him to have done lots and lots of surgeries with low complication rates. I'm fine with being a statistic to him. But I needed to make sure his staff was kind and accessible. His staff are the ones whom I need to rely on, outside of the hour or so I was in surgery. They answer my questions, get my medications refilled, etc.. So being in NYC, maybe you should schedule some appointments with the most prolific surgeons, and see if you feel comfortable with the staff? -
Ok. So you are a whole 2 weeks out of surgery. You aren't properly healed up yet. You still haven't started real foods yet. I'm sure you haven't been cleared for extensive exercising yet either. Just relax and don't worry about any stall. Are you hitting your protein requirements yet? Are you hitting your water requirements yet? Are you exercising at all yet? Our bodies require water to process and reduce fat stores. So without enough water, the process either doesn't happen or isn't efficient enough to matter. What you need to worry about in the first month, is that A ) you don't have any pain or other complications. B ) you are taking the time to rest and heal. C ) that you are working to, or getting your protein and water minimums D ) you are walking or doing other approved exercises, working up to more each day. Everything else can wait. If you are hitting your marks, and exercising. Then just step back and let the process happen. You got this!
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Gastric sleeve and rheumatoid arthritis
CNCAnn posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I’m scheduled to have a sleeve in August and have RA, which is an autoimmune disease. I’m just curious if anyone with RA has had any complications or healing issues? I’m 52 y/o. 5ft 7in. 235lbs. I’m confident in my decision to have this procedure and having it at BariatricPal MX, I’m just nervous about being off my RA meds and having a compromised immune system. -
Going Alone, dying, fear - How to Overcome?
MizzNewLife posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I’ve been so positive about getting surgery and changing my life for the better.... Then all of a sudden my fears kicked in at lightning speed. I had a nightmare recently and it was associated to a post I came across on A FB group. Ever since then my thinking about surgery has gone down hill. I’m having anxiety just thinking about the negative “what if’s”. For example- I’ll be traveling alone to get surgery in Mexico, what if that’s the last time I’ll ever get to see my sweet babies again. What if I die and they just dispose of my body, like I was never there. Can someone please talk some sense into me?! I want this more than anything. I know the risk of death or complications are low but the fears are still very real. How did everyone do this? Was it easy for you? Did you have the same fears? What made you overcome these fears? Dr.Illan, maybe you could help guild me and reassure me every will be fine?! What will happen if there is a complication? Will you do everything in your power to make sure I wake up? Thank you 🙏🏼 -
I have the lap band and I would not recommend it. Go to the lap band forums and you will see all types of complications. You might consider the sleeve.
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Band to vsg and now to rny QUESTIONS...
jumpineddy25 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi everyone , I'm kinda new here. I'm going for 3rd wls in September. None thru my fault, or surgery complications. Just because it's the way things went... I had a very fantastic journey with my band. I started at 136kg and reached well below my goal, sitting happily at 58 kg for roughly 5 yrs. in 2011 I became pregnant (second with band) and suffered ridiculous pregnancy sickness vomitting multiple times a day so my band was loosened and then slipped.. I regained to reach 109 kg in less than a year because of living on slider foods. My band was removed and I had vsg 3 mths later. I wish I had a new band put in :( I have lived with GERD every day since surgery. I have struggled to lose weight, with my lowest being 92kg. I am permanently on a diet. 😣 I'm booked for Rny in September. This is purely for GERD I keep telling myself, I don't want to feel let down again. I'm 45 yo mum. I want to feel well and like the way I look again. Anyone have successful weightloss after multiple procedures? How long did it take after more than one procedure to lose your weight? Thanks for listening... -
Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion
chattycat replied to Ylime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a leak, at the anastomoses of esophagus and duodenum, everything I sipped or swallowed went into the abdominal cavity and I had to have a second surgery 3 days later to washout the abdomen and fix the leak, an exploratory laparotomy, and ended with 5 drains, 2 which drained abscesses and a NG tube, antibiotics for the infections... I did the research and understood DS may have great results at weight loss, but higher % of complications compared to other WLS...like the loose stools and gas..I’m still on antibiotics but feeing better each day! Thankfully your on the mend, sounds like you had a rough few weeks, sorry you had to go through that but sounds like things are getting better so that’s good! -
Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion
Diva302 replied to Ylime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh no! What type of complications did you have, if you don’t mind me asking? Glad your home. Congrats on the weight loss! I had a leak, at the anastomoses of esophagus and duodenum, everything I sipped or swallowed went into the abdominal cavity and I had to have a second surgery 3 days later to washout the abdomen and fix the leak, an exploratory laparotomy, and ended with 5 drains, 2 which drained abscesses and a NG tube, antibiotics for the infections... I did the research and understood DS may have great results at weight loss, but higher % of complications compared to other WLS...like the loose stools and gas..I’m still on antibiotics but feeing better each day! -
Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion
chattycat replied to Ylime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh no! What type of complications did you have, if you don’t mind me asking? Glad your home. Congrats on the weight loss! -
Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion
Diva302 replied to Ylime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Postop day 17, spent 2 weeks in hospital due to complications...home sweet home down 12 pounds in 4 days!! -
I had my revision to bypass done on 6/26. I had the sleeve in 2014, and has every complication you could think of. It was awful. Once I learned I would have to convert to bypass due to severe reflux, I panicked. It actually went great. It was so much better than the sleeve. Does it hurt? Yep, I am sore. I am able to deal with it, walk a lot, get my sips in, and work on protein goals. I was too sick to do any of that before so this has been a nice change. I don’t regret it at all.
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I can’t answer all your questions but I had a revision from sleeve to bypass and I don’t regret it this far. Sometimes weight loss can be slower for revisions but I am doing well. I too had GERD, I see more and more people having sleeve to bypass revisions. I have had no complications *knocks on wood* i have kaiser
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So it been some time since I posted. I was sleeved in 2012. I was blessed with being the 5% with complications such as GERD and now I have a hiatal hernia. I was told the a RNY is no only option. I desperately tried to find an alternate solution to no avail. I would like to know a few things. 1) for those who have fed bc/bs., how long did it take to get a revision to RYN approval. 2) have you had any complications since the revision. 3) any regrets? I just idea of losing the with you have gained because of all the crackers they manage the GERD is appealing but I am scared out of my mind. A little depressed. Feeling like a failure.
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I had a gastric bypass and it cured my acid reflux. My poop smells better than before. What’s weird is it doesn’t really smell like poop. Perhaps it’s more like stomach acid? I use a vitamin subscription service and my levels are normal. I take my vitamins everyday and rarely miss a dose. For me it’s been the best decision of my life. I’m healthier and happier. I think it does make a difference that I researched my doctor and hospital and went with a center of excellence and a doctor with no serious complications and very few non serious complications. Good luck with your surgery! HW 227 SW 221 11/27/18 GW1 184 GW2 154 CW 154 GW3 135
