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January 2023 I got very ill in September of 2022 - had a tear in my hiatius - a hiaitial hernia tear - that was bleeding into my chest area. No symptoms until I was so weak and tired that I couldn't function well. Ended up needing transfusions and emergency hospitalization to figure out what was wrong. 5 days in patient with no food or water, just IVs. Lots of testing and then came home on lots of iron pills and vitamins. Three weeks later had a gastric bleed.... more hospital stay of 4 days and endoscope and found out that I have some, well, a lot of issues in my "normal sleeve anatomy" - lots of areas that were bleeding. No actual ulcers, just ... issues. Now will be doing weekly iron infusions - no more oral iron; and meds to help heal my stomach lining. I lost 10 pounds in the hospital, but was warned to eat well and drink lots of fluids and to put back at least 2/3 of what was lost in the hospitalizations as a good portion of that is blood building. I craved macaroni and cheese. Not something I even usually like much ! So I ate that and high protein, lots of water and saw my doctors on a weekly basis. I, of course gained weight back as I healed. But decided to be VERY VERY careful in what I ate as directed by my doctors to not piss off my gut - and then added in what I knew to do for my over all health. My 13 year old tool was still there and of the appropriate size - I had NOT "stretched out" my sleeve in 13 years. I was assured by the gastro doc that it was fine ! So I took the 2 total pound weight loss from surgery and then post op required gain.... and have lost 6 more pounds in 3 months. I am out of the 30s BMI for the first time in ...... more than 40 years. Yes, BMI of 29 on the Smart BMI for my age. I am doing much better, will probably need monthly iron infusions on a regular basis; as the oral iron is not working for my irritable gut. But I am a seemingly healthy almost 67 year old, now wearing a size 14 petite slacks to work ! The last time I did that .... I was about 23 years old.... I have almost lost half of me.
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Recent Observations: Reverse Behavioral Conditioning
Blessd1 replied to smc124's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Such a succinct explanation for this entire experience! This is oddly reassuring to me because I'm a rule follower who needs to trust in the process...I needed to hear that if I follow the plan, I won't fail. I have a consultation in one more week, so I'm trying to make sure my head is wrapped around the choice I'm making. Ha! Your explanation helps tremendously! -
Not a pretty subject constipation help! please
SleeverSk replied to Merri Beth's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Try cloudy pear juice, it was a miracle worker for me. Half a glass every morning . Remember the reduced amount of food means reduced B M s. I am 18 months out sometimes I go every day for a few days then not again for 3 or 4 days I try not to stress about it comes when it comes 🙃 -
Pre-Op by a month and I'm scared...
summerseeker replied to Kris Poole's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
You are taking a leap into the unknown and are bound to be a little scared. We all went there. The surgery is one of the safest going. I can't find the figures but they are amazing. I personally ran into the operating theatre because I was so sick of my three week pre op diet. In the end I just couldn't wait for it to be over Sent from my Lenovo TB-J606F using BariatricPal mobile app -
I've lost 37 pounds since surgery. The thing that helped me was patience. I know that there's no possible way that I can't lose weight right now. I'm not eating a high enough volume of food. So, any stalls are just my metabolism recalibrating.
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Stalling 1.5 Weeks after getting sleeved
qtdoll replied to ReddWolfe's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Now THATS how you handle your first stall! Way to go -
Not a pretty subject constipation help! please
berryboo97 replied to Merri Beth's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Have you tried the glycerins suppositories? On my list it states safe to use 2-3 times a day. -
Post Op Skin Care - How do I minimize skin issues?
Arabesque replied to Nadae's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Some of what are you are experiencing could be a post surgical effect &/or from the anaesthetic (it’s renown for causing skin & hair dryness). Also there could be some hormonal issues at play too. Slather on a good body lotion & as you start to eat a wider variety of food you may find it decreases. As for loose skin & stretch marks nothing can stop that happening. How much you end up with depends on many factors like age, how long you’ve carried your weight, how long you’ve been at your highest weight & genetics. Think of your skin as a hair band that has been well used & stretched out - ain’t nothing going to make that go back to how it was when it was new. Same with your skin regardless of how many vitamins you take. I’m using a ‘wonder’ cream at the moment that’s supposed to reduce stretch marks. ‘See results in two weeks.’ Well it’s been more than a month & there’s been no change. My skin is a little softer so I guess that’s a win. Won’t be buying it again. Find a good facial oil, with or without collagen. (I love Drunk Elephant’s Marula oil & Charlotte Tilbury’s Collagen superfusion facial oil - wish I could bathe in it.) At the very least you’ll notice a change in the tone & texture of your skin. Then you can join those of us who’ve tried UV, RF & derma needling treatments to help with facial skin laxity. (The treatments have become my new addiction 😁.) -
Hi Jeannie! I am in the same boat... have lost 20 lbs in the first couple weeks after revision to bypass, and only another 1-2 lbs the last week or so. I am one month out today. It looks like you went on to lost another 41 lbs in the next 2 months or so, is that right? That is super encouraging! I just started regular foods today, so I am hoping that jump starts my weight loss again. Did you notice anything that you did that helped yours start up again after the stall?
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Stalls are normal after the initial post-surgery weight loss. Its your body's time to stop and reset and get used to the new pipes. lol It's feeling that "uh oh something is different so it must be wrong" feeling so it's holding on to all the calories it can in case your body needs them to cope with what ever stress is happening. Once it realizes there is no new stress (other than new pipes!) it will start burning the calories/fat for you again. That is my "very non-professional" explanation. Hope that helps!
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Hurts a bit to breath
Merri Beth replied to Dan1131's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to use spirometer for a couple weeks after my surgery too and it helped a lot -
For sure. Keep busy and drink lots of water!! I found I got less snacks after day 3 or 4
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3 more days until sleeve. 15 pounds down from pre Op. Sent from my LM-Q730 using BariatricPal mobile app
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oh your so lucky, lol my class can either do 1 of the following: 3-4 protein drinks or 2-3 protein drinks, with a 3oz protein and either 1 cup cooked non-starchy veggies or 2 cups of non-starchy veggies
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Thank you!! How is your pre-op diet going? What all are you eating and drinking? Mine is either 3-4 protein drinks Or 2-3 protein drinks with a small meal
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Stalling 1.5 Weeks after getting sleeved
naynay77 replied to ReddWolfe's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I tried to pay attention to the non scale victories during the my stall. While I knew that the scale wasn't moving, my clothes were getting loser, my rings were fitting better, and my slippers/shoes weren't nearly as tight. I got sleeved on 12/2 and I stalled at week 3 so I stopped stepping on the scale until I went to my monthly follow up (which was actually 5 weeks after my surgery last week) and I had lost another 2 lbs. -
I’m a week in and 8lbs down! You got this!
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Absolutely what NovaLuna said. But, since I am a chronic comparer, if it helps, I lost 17lbs in the first SIX WEEKS post op (I do calendar month losses so I bunched the fist 6 weeks together). Probably about 12 or 13lbs in the first 4 weeks? I had a stall in my second week (first of many!) that lasted about 10 days. Hope that helps and good luck on your journey.
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Classical/opera singing straight after surgery
Teresa Eschenbaum replied to Allycaterpillar's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have been wondering the same thing. I also sing (not near to your ability) and wondering how long before I can deep enough breath to hit the notes I am used to. My surgeon told me initially that it would be about 3 weeks before I can go back to singing comfortably. -
Yeah stalls are a bummer, but I just keep looking at how my clothes are falling off. That I'm not gaining. I try to increase my movement, but I've been sick with Covid and it has totally sucked the lifeforce outta me. But I'm getter better! I didn't eat the best I could have over the holidays. The sugar made my joints get inflamed and it was painful to move. After eliminating the sugar and the crackers, breads, cinnamon rolls, and crap from my diet again, it finally dropped. I'm at the halfway point! it's all downhill from here
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And this is why I love this forum. Thanks love. I think we all start feeling down about stalls and its always helpful knowing other people are going through or feeling the same.
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3 Month medically supervised diet
NovaLuna replied to BypassTheBS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most insurance now days requires a medically supervised diet. Generally it ranges anywhere from 3 months to a full year. My own was 6 months, but it also took an extra 2 month to schedule my surgery due to the fact that they were overbooked, so for me it was 8 months. Maybe your surgeon is just used to patients having a longer requirement and is just concerned that maybe you'll struggle with the dietary requirements and getting used to eating in a new way? But, honestly? Although I DID diet before my surgery I don't eat the same way as I did now during that time. I took my weight loss phase of my surgery to learn how to eat healthier and how to do it in a sustainable way since this is not a 'diet' but rather a life change. You have to learn to eat in a healthier way for the rest of your life, but you want to do it sustainably. I had to learn how to work in foods that I loved, but do it in moderation. Because I do not want to be a statistic in weight loss surgery failure. I do NOT want to gain my weight back! Hell, I cry if I'm up 1 pounds over what I consider my 'comfort range' (the top of my comfort range is 191. My secondary maintenance weight range is 186-191. I say secondary because my original maintenance range for an entire year was 179-183, but in your second year leading up to your third year post op you gain some weight back. It's normal. It sucks and I had massive issues with it which is probably part of what is causing my chronic anxiety, but I'm allowing myself to not freak out as long as my weight doesn't go over 191 at the heaviest. I'm 189 today. And sorry if that's TMI. I'm an aspie so sometimes I overshare what others see as pointless info.). Anyway, you are the one who knows yourself best and if you feel that you can be successful in three months then go for it! Also, welcome to the forums and I wish you the best on your weight loss journey! It's a difficult one, but incredibly fulfilling! 😊 -
preop 3 Month medically supervised diet
BypassTheBS posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m very new here and I’m so ready get sleeved! My insurance (AETNA) requires 12 visits to my surgeon on a medically supervised diet program. The 12 visits can be scheduled however I see fit so I’m choosing weekly. My surgeon is pushing for me to spread out the appointments so I can instill new eating habits and see some weight loss before surgery. I want this so bad, I’m sticking to weekly appointments while really trying to put what I learn in this program into practice such as reading labels, journaling, following the surgeons’ calculated macros. I think I can make weekly progress if I really turn on the tunnel vision. -
So has anyone but me been through this? I have been completely gung ho about this surgery and how it may be my best chance at having help in getting my weight off. It's been months of dietary classes, psych evaluations, and 3 hour drives for doctor appointments all leading up to surgery 2/14/23 and now I am completely freaking out trying to figure out if I am doing the right thing. This is all for my 5 year so he can have a mom that is more active with him but I am honestly scared. I am scared I will screw it up somehow. Not entirely sure how to explain it but I guess I am worried about it working/ me not allowing it to work with my willpower. Just scared... Anybody else go through this so close to surgery? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Post Op Skin Care - How do I minimize skin issues?
Nadae posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everyone! I’ve just had my sleeve surgery on January 8th of this year and if it helps, I’m 32 years old. I’m less than one week post op and I can already see my skin changing and getting flaky from dehydration. My fluid intake is improving so all is well. What I would really love to know is how can I take care of my skin to minimize dry patches, loss skin, stretch marks,…etc. I think the early I tackle this, the better 😂 Your advice and experience will help me so much - please share any products, habits, vitamins, supplements, exercises…etc. that help you keep your skin healthy
