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I was having strong doubts about whether I was doing the right thing right up until surgery. Before going into surgery I had a complete meltdown, started crying hysterically and had to be sedated before even going in. Here I am four years later, thrilled with my results and wishing I had done it years (decades) earlier. The two-week pre-op diet is way harder than the post-op liquid diet (when you won't be hungry at all).
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smoke a joint and calm down lol. but everyone gets anxiety over their pre op diet... it sucks. 2 weeks of liquids is hard. after about the 3-4th day it gets much easier as your body starts to adjust. stay active... Stay busy. Because doing nothing can lead to boredom and that leads to snacking.
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February 2023 surgery dates!
Kris Poole replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same as me! So nervous that I keep having panic attacks. Do you have a 2 week liquid pre surgery diet? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Has anyone had pre-op panic attacks? I know there is a certain level of anxiety associated with any surgery but I am about to start my 2 week pre-surgery liquid diet and I am having full blown panic attacks. I have had panic attacks in the past about other things just wondering if this level of anxiety is normal or crazy. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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How long did you wait before going back to work
Arabesque replied to Yahoo's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I started a new contract 4 weeks after my surgery. I did struggle a bit because my BP was so low - had times I was very doughy in the head & would lose vision at times. (Always had a tendency to this so…) I had a long history working in this department & they were very understanding. They knew I had a surgery & was recovering so let me negotiate my hours a bit. Funny thing was my boss presumed I’d had a ‘female’ surgery & I didn’t say I didn’t. Some noticed the weight loss ((last worked there five months previously) but they linked it to the surgery too & me trying to be healthier. All very easy actually. -
Drinking water etc after surgery
Dan1131 replied to bypass24jan2023's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
My dietician said I could sip as frequently as I wanted as long as I didn’t feel any discomfort. Hydration she said is most critical during the first 2 weeks. I took small but regular sips every minute or so at 5 days out (well then I had a bowel obstruction and was back in the hospital but that was unrelated). -
Everything tastes bland 5 weeks post-op
ryan_86 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I I’m close to 5 weeks post-bypass, and food just tastes bland. I do get hungry, and I do get full (sort of), but I don’t feel satisfied. Feels like I have to over-season stuff just to taste it. This gets better, right? -
Hey Folks, So I am finishing the pre surgery process here in a couple weeks and it is starting to be real that I’m really going to get the surgery and life as I know it now is going to change. Has anyone dealt with fear of what their new body will look like? I’ve been plus size my entire life. I’m nervous as to what my new body will look like. I worked hard to get to body neutrality and I feel myself starting to fixate on weight I may or may not lose. Has anyone else felt this way?
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Loss of restriction from VSG to bypass
ryan_86 replied to Bella1506's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm close to 5 weeks post-revision from sleeve to bypass, and I noticed the same thing. The doctor told me it's normal. Here's my explanation for what's going on: The place where a normal stomach meets the intestine is called the pyloric valve. The stomach churns to further break down food, the valve opens to let food pass into the intestine. We (meaning sleevers) had a small stomach, and because the valve was still present and behaving normally with a sleeve, we felt restriction, meaning the valve didn't open more frequently just because the stomach was smaller. With bypass, the valve is removed (technically it's bypassed since they leave it in along with the first 30cm or so of the intestine). The connection between the pouch and intestine is called a stoma, and liquids and purees will move right through it because it's not a valve/it's open all the time. In my experience, it's possible to drink/eat purees too fast so that they don't drain through the stoma quickly enough, but you're right, it takes some special effort to do that. Restriction is a bigger factor when you get to solids, which I did this week. If you eat too much too fast, it just sits in the pouch. Think about a sink that drains slowly because there's junk in the pipes; that's the same principle - too much stuff trying to move through a too-small pipe. The pouch doesn't churn food up like a stomach to make its passage easier. If the solid you too big/too much/too dry/too fast, it sits and feels very heavy, your body starts producing mucus to lubricate the passage of the food through the stoma (this is what people call "the foamies"), and if that doesn't do the trick, that food is coming back up. I had that lovely experience with ground turkey and thus learned that while I was told to chew thoroughly with my sleeve, I could ignore that advice. Not so with a pouch; when they say chew until it's a paste, you have to. So restriction does become a greater factor when you proceed to solids. It really does force you to slow down, eat small bites, chew VERY thoroughly. Like with sleeve, I imagine it's still possible to overeat if you graze, so it also still takes some discipline to make smart food choices, pay attention to when you're satisfied, and be deliberate with how long a meal is. Also bear in mind that bypass is not just a restrictive procedure. It's malabsorptive as well. Good luck! -
Mental health
readyforanewme3 replied to LindsayT's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have had depression and anxiety all of my life and was diagnosed about 5 years ago. My psychiatrist was great in prepping me before surgery and I got switched to a Non-Extended Release on my meds. It was a very easy switch. The medicine isn't coated and was hard for me to swallow (and still is some days) - so I learned to take with a swig of protein shake or no sugar applesauce or the like. My mental health did have some changes post surgery - as in 3 months after. Mind you that the hormonal shift was pretty emotional - and no matter how much I knew that, I didn't understand fully until after it happened. I go to therapy (and upped how often I see my therapist) when I needed to and if I had an issue - and did when I started having more anxiety - I called my psychiatrist. -
January Surgery buddies
berryboo97 replied to Tinats's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It will take about a week or so. Make sure to light walk around every hour to 2 hours for 10-15 mins. Take your meds and gasx. Use a hot water bottle or heating pad, and alternate with ice packs. Try a binder as well. I would do hot water bottle for an hour, and ice pack for 30 mins. Several times a day. If I was laying there I had heat or ice pack on my upper belly. This gave me the best comfort. Use the spirometer, and this helps even though it can be painful. I would also do light slow windmills with my arms to help work the air they fill you up with. -
Loss of restriction from VSG to bypass
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to Bella1506's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I have gastritis and GERD, plus I had to have several biopsies because my stomach is full of different kinds of polyps. I have to have 3 more endoscopies to remove them all. I was told I have to have a revision to bypass because the polyps are coming from the gerd and gastritis. So once all the polyps are removed, then we go in and do the bypass. -
Everyone is different, I suffered post surgery took about 3 months to come good. But you are aware of it, so you are a step ahead. It totally blind sided me
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Being a nurse with crazy hours
Bari_KS replied to ynotiniowa's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@ynotiniowa I'm a nurse working crazy hours in hospital too. Donuts, cookies, cupcakes and candy on every counter, that's a nurse's life at work, that's why I needed bariatric surgery...lol. I went to work after 6 weeks, so I was eating regular food and it was not so obvious to others. You will survive 12-16 hr shift by eating Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, boiled eggs, protein cereal with Fairlife protein shake, tuna pouches and prepackaged small containers with protein rich/nutrition foods (chicken, turkey, chili, veges etc). Wish you good luck and success! -
I had some still at 6 weeks (belly button) but the others were coming off at 4 weeks, since that is when I started to wear regular clothes and they would rub. Let them come off naturally, I picked one and it took another 3 weeks for the redness to go away. Sent from my SM-G960U1 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Loss of restriction from VSG to bypass
Dan1131 replied to Bella1506's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’m 3 weeks post op on the same VSG ago RYN Bypass and I’m wondering the same thing. I too have had no feelings of restriction but I’ve also been super careful and kept my intake to 1/2-3/4 cup of full liquids. Just this week they added cottage cheese, ricotta, runny oatmeal and apple sauce. Next week is purée. I have been doing 3/4 cup cottage at 3 table spoons in 10min intervals and had no issues. I’ll admit I’ve tasted an olive size piece of cheese or veg here and there this week and had no issues. I tend to think unless I stuffed myself I wouldn’t feel restriction but I’m so freaked out about rupturing my pouch that I’m being super careful. Bottom line: 3 weeks out and I don’t feel any different than I did 10 years after my VSG, except no more GERD!!! -
Loss of restriction from VSG to bypass
Bella1506 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hey, I have had a rxy bypass 2 weeks ago and I was on liquids for one week and puree now. I have felt no restriction even with water I am gulping a glass down easily and having puree very easy with no pain or restriction. I have tried eggs and a few other little things because I freaked out with no restriction. Can I have people please help with their own story about this… does the restriction comeback?? Has anyone spoken to their surgeon as to why they lost it??? Any information and support would be appreciated I have been really low and upset about this worrying I’ll never feel full again -
Got the results of my biopsies
SpartanMaker replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's awesome news! I too have been dealing with something sort of similar, so I totally understand. Back in november, I noticed a mass in my neck. We did some biopsies, but they were inconclusive. I'm sitting here right now after just getting home from having the mass surgically removed. I unfortunately won't know for sure if the tumor was malignant or not until sometime next week. It's really tough dealing with all the emotions, but probably hardest for me has just been the thought that I worked so hard and went through so much (e.g. WLS), to try to get healthy, only to discover it may all have been for nothing. Could really use all your thoughts and prayers as I fight through this and hopefully fully recover. -
Being a nurse with crazy hours
Esi replied to ynotiniowa's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Shelf-stable snacks: Keto cereal (no added sugar, low fat, like Catalina Crunch). Also sipping soup-to-go (check nutrition label, Butternut Squash soup is good) if you can microwave for 1 minute. Mini-containers are great (4 oz. glass baby food containers, available online) for meal prepping. You can prep for the entire week and it makes it easy. -
Will relationship go from bad to worse?
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to tiffanyb12211's topic in The Gals' Room
Even good relationships can be tested after this kind of change. This is a life saving and life CHANGING surgery, and a lot of men can't handle that. My first husband was extremely abusive in EVERY way, and we have a son together. It was extremely difficult to leave. My current husband was a lot better for a long time, but after the surgery, that changed. He took good care of me for the first 2-3 weeks, then the snide remarks, being lazy, picking fights, and general assh**e behavior really began. If you are the one who works, you have to remember that YOU are the one with the power here. I had to remind my husband of that a few times (he doesn't work, either. He also does the cooking and cleaning, and we have our daughter together). When he started getting particularly nasty, I reminded him that I pay the bills, I have the insurance, and I can hire someone to do the things he does around the house (I give him spending money because if i don't, he just takes it). I told him it would cost me about the same but without the aggravation and stress. After a few times, he realized I was serious and has started behaving a little better. Maybe you can try that. Sometimes they need to know they don't hold as much power as they think they do. The longer you tolerate this treatment, the worse it will get. You have to teach em how to treat ya. -
Got the results of my biopsies
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My MS medication is extended release. MS meds aren't interchangeable, so there's not 3 or 4 to choose from at each stage. I'm on the strongest oral medication there is. I don't have the option to switch it. That's what has me worried. -
February 2023 surgery dates!
smb2886 replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just found out our surgeries are a week apart mine on the 14th hers on the 22nd -
February 2023 surgery dates!
AweStruck replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm going Monday to pickup my 2 week liquid diet pack and be scheduled for 2 weeks out! That's around February 13. I'm gonna ask for at least the 15th or 16th, so I can be with my husband for Valentines day. I'll be on a liquid diet, though so I'm not sure how much fun I'll be. Lol. I'll come back Monday and let yall know the exact date for surgery! 💜 -
What do you wish you would have known more about before WLS?
katdfitness replied to Bee kami's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
My 25 year anniversary is rolling around next week. I wish I had known about the hypoglycemia issue. I don't really get dumping syndrome much. I also get some serious leg and foot cramping at times but when I am good with my supplements it gets better! -
Five months in and today officially hit Onederland!!!! I never thought it would happen. I have not seen a 1 in front of my weight in the past 10+ years! I am 5 months out and 70 lbs down now. I’ve had multiple stalls and lots of frustration, but am hoping to continue to get closer to “overweight” on the BMI scale in the next month or two. Reading these posts, I’m so proud of how far all of us have come :)
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