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Where were you sleeved? What are you eating? Perhaps you can order Alex Brecher's new book, "The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery." I am reading it now and it has so much information I really needed. Good luck. I hope we can help you.
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Post op two weeks help.
Numbergurl37 replied to m3go25's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you are able to drink Water I suggest what I use which is Bariatric Choice liquid Protein fruit drink concentrate, its liquid that you pour into water. The berry tastes good and if its too sweet u can add more water. Also u can mix it with mio drops. I couldnt handle the Protein shakes because of the after taste and smell. The liquid reminds me of jolly ranchers or kool aid. Amazon has a few flavors you can choose. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Oh also each liquid packet is 15 grams of protein! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App -
Looking for 7/22/14 surgery buddy
tfowler replied to tfowler's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@evanslaura79 I came into work today, too. I'm a little tired, but I think I'm going to be able to do this. My incision sites are sore depending on how I bend and move, but most of my pain (which is dull at most) comes from my left abdominal muscle. I hope it's healing okay. It just feels sore. And...I guess I have some pain at my Lovenox injection sites. That's kinda weird but tolerable. I've been able to sleep pretty well. I'm experimenting with turning onto my sides, and that actually allows for better sleep. It's a slow process, but it works. I have stuck mostly with clear liquids. I went off the calendar I received in the Bariatrics University class, which indicated I could move onto full liquids after the first few days if I managed clear liquids okay. I was managing them alright, so I tried the chocolate Protein shake. However, that didn't go very well for me. I might try again this afternoon and see how that goes. I just get too much air back up after I swallow, which is painful. If all else fails, I'm sure I can manage a few more days of clear liquids. I am sorta hungry but sorta not. It's very strange. When I see a commercial for something that looks good, I acknowledge it. I think to myself that it looks good, but I'm not really hungry for it. I do miss the crunch of food, though. I'll get over it soon. I'm glad everyone is doing so well. I'm excited for you, too, @@Dulce_jtrivera . Don't let your family talk you out of it. I know I'm not even a week past my surgery date and it's too early for me to have regrets, but it's been a pretty simple process so far. It is a process, though, and it can't be rushed. If you're ready for it, then dive in! -
Chewable Multi Vites - thoughts?
dathvick replied to 🅺🅸🅼🅼🅸🅴🅺's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I use Journey Bariatric Chewable Multivitamins that I purchase from the Bariatric Center where I had my surgery done. I am sure I am probably paying more for them, getting them through the surgery center but something as important as my success is worth it. This is the only brand the surgery center sells so it is what they recommend. I pay $25 a month. -
Hey! I'm taking the ProCare Health one a day bariatric vitamins with 18mg iron. I started with Opurity chewables and could not stand them for more than a few weeks. I haven't had my first labs yet (those happen @6 months out for me, I am currently 3mo). Hoping the labs are fine. I also switched from Opurity chewable calcium citrate (too chalky) to the Celebrate chewables and love them. I'm using Bariatric Fusion sublingual B12 also and so far that's it. The Opurity sublingual B12 is decent too. I always find it interesting to see what others have tried. Sent from my Pixel 3 using BariatricPal mobile app
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I have gained 10lbs in a year and im worried I cant get rid of it and ill gain more!
samusaurusrex replied to Nonidarling's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You can definitely do lower fat and still do keto type diet. if you are on facebook there are some keto groups for women who have had bariatric surgery. I would do turkey sausage, I try and sub turkey for everything pretty much, for bacon, ground meat, etc. I try to not just snack on cheese but maybe eggs every once and awhile, make lower fat deviled eggs as a snack, they're great with everything but the bagel seasoning! I use fairlife skim milk, it's lower carb and high protein. I hope that helps and makes sense lol -
CA - San Diego
PinkPolkadot619 replied to GoTheHealthyWeigh's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I live in Lemon Grove work in Point Loma, and yes I am Kaiser. I also happen to be the founder of the San Diego Kaiser Bariatric WLS support group Face book page. :-) as well as the founder of the San Diego Pacific Bariatric Support group Face Book Page. -
How long from first consult to surg date?
SkinnyDown replied to doyouhear's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I signed up in August of 2014 to have surgery. My first informational meeting was 9/14 after an initial consult with a bariatric nurse, I had to have 6 months worth of visits with a dietician. My last dietary appointment is on March 31st. YAY! I had an hour long consult with surgeon, 2 appointments (long appointments with a psychologist). I've had an endoscopy (yesterday), got the all clear to go ahead for surgery from the surgeon. After my last dietary appt., I have 2 more appointments to fulfil. A pre-op with a nurse who will tell me all I have to do before surgery, and another appt. with a nurse prac. who will go over all the things I do when I get home from hospital. I guess THEN I will get scheduled. Finally. It's been a long long journey. -
Good or Bad Oasis of Hope or Bariactric pal MX
Tamwell replied to Tamwell's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Im a little confused, is it Bariatric Pal Hospital or Hospital BC? I have heard that it is referenced as both names. If I have acid reflux is it ok to have the Gastric Sleeve or would I need the Gastric Bypass? Thank you Tammy Weller -
@@jay4151 Congratulations and welcome to the losers bench!!!! I was sleeved on 28 April 2016. Immediately after surgery I struggled with the multivitamin. I could not keep it down at all. I had to stop taking it until I started with foods. This was recommended by my NUT. You should call and let them know your difficulties and get advice as that everyone is different but my understanding that this is not uncommon. The first few days is a struggle to get the fluids, but do your best. Before surgery I drank room temperature Water now I can only drink really cold water. You may want to try warm tea or warm broth. I also found with taste changing I use to love Mio drops but now my favorite is Crystal light Raspberry lemonade and Crystal lite fruit punch. The fruit punch is unusual because I generally don't drink red anything. After surgery to get my Protein in instead of making full 8oz if you are using the Bariatric Advantage I would do four, 4oz drinks throughout the day. It was a little easier on the stomache. Hang in there it sounds like you are moving along and it does get easier! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Yes I hadn't sleeve on Tuesday October 27th It went well although the pain post op on day one was more than I expected but improved allot on day two and with a switch on pain meds One thing, I was not assigned a private room for bariatric patients I was on the small side of a shared room with a non bariatric patient with no recliner and just s normal bed although I found it pretty comfortable My room was in the med-surf unit but I know they do have private rooms with a recliner and larger beds Maybe I just wasn't big enough but my wife wanted to stay with me but couldn't because there was no chair to sleep in Just some questions you may want to ask about care in post op
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I'm June 27. Mini Bypass with Bariatric Pal Mexico.
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Hi Tommy Joe: Who is your doctor? Mine is June 30th in Mexico with Dr. Ariel Ortiz. My Doctor is Dr Illan through Bariatric Pal Mexico
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Yes you have a lactose issue....besides most women need to stay away from dairy...unsweetened almond milk is a great substitute for milk. Surgeons tell us that if your not lactose intolerant you may become that way after bypass. HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150
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Pre-op appointment was today...
dsmith_rn replied to dsmith_rn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It started about 6 years ago when my doctor told me that bariatric surgery would add 10 years to my life. I did a ton of research, but my insurance at the time wouldn't cover the surgery. I moved and got a new job a year and a half ago. My new doctor also told me bariatric surgery would add 10 years to my life, so I decided I had to do it. My current insurance covered the surgery with minimal Co-pay, I'm very lucky! I already knew the surgeon I wanted. We have a Bariatric Center of Excellence, and everything just kind of fell into place. I have zero regrets. Add me to your friends list if you like, I'd like to keep up on your journey! Diann -
I had my surgery on 10/21/14. It took me many years to come to terms with the fact that I needed a little something more in the way of help to get the weight off. Now that I am on the other side of surgery I'm realizing this is harder than I could of ever imagined. I was 8 days out and was already tired of the protein shake! Now I'm on the pureed diet but am still required to drink 2 protein shakes a day. According to the plan I should be eating 3 protein meals, 2 protein shakes and a protein snack. Meals are 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup and if room is left I can add vegetables or fruit which I have absolutely no room for. On top of all this I'm supposed to be drinking 6-8 cups of water as well. I can only get in 2 protein meals, 2 shakes and maybe 2-2 1/2 cups of water. Now I find that I'm beginning to get dehydrated so today I've been forcing myself to drink more than I have been and I'm just very uncomfortable because my stomach is so full. Did anybody else have this issue? I'm on this meal plan until the day before Thanksgiving when I go back to see the nutritionist at the bariatric center. It's a whole new world mentally for me. I knew it would be hard and I keep on telling myself at the end of the meal plans that I will be back to eating the way I was when I began this journey. I had lost 50 lbs. before surgery just following the meal plan they gave me and I know I can handle that part it's just this time before I get back to that where I'm having trouble.
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The waiting game + no support = ANXIETY!
InspirationMySon replied to Serra Cherub's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am sorry to here that you are feeling unsupported in this. It seems like your husband is dealing with some self esteem issues that he is projecting onto you. I have a very supportive husband he too does have some esteem issues as well but he never makes me feel bad like that. We aren't as intimate as I would like to be & I attribute it my health issues & our son he's 2 & sometimes being parents just interferes with wanting to be sexual. However the things you described don't sound that way they sound emotionally abusive. It sounds like you already carry enough emotional baggage from your other life experiences that cause you pain without the person whose supposed to love you for better or worse making you feel like crap. I would suggest seeking out a counselor would deals with family & bariatric patients so that they can work with you as a bariatric patient, as a married woman & potentially you & your husband to work thru your issues as a couple. I wish you luck with your process I get my RNY tomorrow & have been thru the 6 month waiting game & insurance approval process so I sympathize with you. You will get where you need to be don't let other people drag you down with them. -
Bummed and angry
4MRB4PHOTO replied to OctoberRust127's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You can still go out and have fun. You can eat the same foods as you did before, just less frequently for certain ones and for all, in smaller portions. Any day you are on the green side of the grass is going to be a lot more fun than the other choice. You can't order any "super-size" meals on the dirt side. Look forward to all you will be able to do, the endless NSVs that will happen and your new happier, healthier and longer life you will have post bariatric surgery. -
Smaller port/replacement
Onestepatatime replied to Onestepatatime's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Now that I have lost 116 pounds it sticks out pretty good. I can feel it easily. It is about 1 inch from my belly button and I hit it on everything. I have not had any problems with it but my bariatric PA said that if I do there is a smaller profile port. The one I have looks like a small volcano from the side. Just curious if anyone else has heard this. -
Sleeved on December 5th
My relief replied to Sannah's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everyone, I've been on Protein shakes 2 days now, three shakes a day, along with other fluids, broth, sugarfree Jello or sugarfree pudding & popsicles. I take a Bariatric Multivitamin(chewable) or Gummy Multivitamin, Calcium(chewable) & B12 sublingual daily. Actually, all the chewable Vitamins are not bad the taste is ok. -
The website is Fill Centers USA - Weight Loss Surgery - Bariatric Surgery - Gastric Bypass Surgery - Lap Band Surgery Information and Support
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Well surgery is in the morning at 11:30 am- 3/23. I have spent the last two days inundated with last minute things- my daughter leaving for France on Friday, one of my sons had to get scheduled for wisdom teeth extraction next week. Monday I woke up shaky and crying- like when hormones overtake you when you're pregnant- no rhyme or reason you just start bawling. Lasted for a few hours and then I calmed down. Tuesday I saw my surgeon for my "day before" appointment. Begged him to let me have a turkey sandwich ( I was kidding!) and he said no way! I told him he was a bully and we laughed so it helped relieve some tension. Meanwhile it is 2:14 am and I can't sleep a wink. Never can when something important is happening the next day- like a trip or in this case surgery. Had a great conversation with my "Bariatric buddy" tonight and now I'm one hundred percent ready to go! But these last two days have been a crazy roller coaster.
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My Gastric Sleeve Pre-OP Requirements
Inner Surfer Girl replied to Hiraeth's topic in Insurance & Financing
Welcome! I am so glad to hear your mom is on board. Having her support will be very helpful. As to point 7 about the nutritionist. You may want to think carefully about whether or not to stay with your current NUT if they are not supportive. You definitely need someone with Bariatric/WLS experience. It may seem like there are too many post-op requirements, but they really designed to help you succeed and to have the safest experience possible. The time goes fast and you can make the most of it to help you succeed long-term. Keep us posted on how you are doing. -
Anyone having surgery in November?
Dream4tc replied to sunstorm14760's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh forgot to mention There is also a Bariatric Fusion Iron supplement chew that is Cherry flavored ,but tastes like fruit gushers. http://bariatricfusion.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Iron $22.99 for 2 month supply -
So my insurance through my job doesn't cover any bariatric procedures due to my job excluding it from our program. It's really expensive so self pay isn't an option for me. What other route could I take?? I'm so bummed about this
