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Had surgery this am, hoped for bypass but couldn't be done. Got sleeve instead.
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5 days in my pre-op diet. Wednesday I will be having a conversion from the sleeve to bypass. I've had a rough go with acid reflux since the sleeve. I have to get my gallbladder removed also because I now have stones. When I started out on my journey I was 275lbs. Since the sleeve back in 2011 my lowest weight has been 223lbs and now I am at 239lbs. I still can't eat much of anything. Please keep me in your prayers as I go thru this one last time.
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Less than a week before gastric bypass surgery. I'm nervous but excited. Been lurking here for a while, reading. I'm about ready as I'm going to get. Down 20 pounds in 3 months. A ton of pre op testing done and cleared. Food/drinks, chewable vitamins, protein, meds bought. On 2-week preop diet now which includes 2 protein shakes a day along with 3 ounces lean protein and 2 1/2 C. non starchy veggies and is totally do able for me. Clear liquid day before surgery. A full sugar Gatorade night before and again 2 hrs before arriving at the hospital. Interesting how different everyone's diets are depending on your doctor.
I'm optimistic all will go well. Good luck to the April surgeries happening this month and to all that are going through the process. {{hugs}}
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Hey all!
My name is Latricia and I am new to BariatricPal!
Even though my surgery date is rapidly approaching, I am still going back and forth between VSG and the Bypass. Please hit me with your experience if you had the bypass or vsg!
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I'm new to this app. I would love to meet new friends. I will be having surgery September 13. I would love to see before and after pictures. I will be having gastric bypass.
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Hi everyone I'm Merill🖐️ I've just joined your blog, I'm due to have gastric bypass on the 27th of April, I weigh at a 100 kilos atm, hoping to gain some Insight and knowledge and share my own experiences with other people who have gone through the same - have so many questions racing in my head lol. Pls wish me luck 🤞😊
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Hi Debber,
Firstly congratulations you're on your upcoming surgery which is not far off! 🥳🥳
Unfortunately my scheduled date has been postponed due to covid cases taking up all the beds in the hospital and I've been told either May 2nd or the 16th even those days aren't guaranteed at this time! it all depends on the availability of the beds.
Oh well I look at it from a glass half full side, I'm a believer that everything happens for a reason, better late than never! Good luck on your surgery and please keep me updated as I will be following you😊
All the best🤞🙏😊
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VSG surgery was on 4 January and I am very happy with the progress. I am just on 30kgs down and within a very healthy BMI. My clothes fit well, but my skin is pretty nasty saggy - a small price to pay for health and wellbeing. My hair has finally stopped shedding at a great rate of knots, pardon the pun, and I've just had my first haircut by a lovely lady who has had a bypass. She really understood my concerns and assured me she can see good healthy growth coming through now.
It's coming out of winter down here in Australia and I'm looking forward to not being as hot and sweaty as usual this summer, and being able to wear a bathing suit at the beach without feeling embarrassed.
Onwards and upwards 🙂
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Hi guys:
I’m Julie , I’m new here and getting close to surgery and I’m still undecided on sleeve vs bypass. My apprehension comes from things I’ve heard over the years, horror stories. I realize my fear may be based on things which may not be true and I know the procedure has went through many updates and improvements. I worry about dumping and malabsorption. My surgeon is recommending bypass and my provider in the program likes the sleeve. So I’m making myself crazy. Anyone having surgery at Bailey in Owasso, OK. I could use a buddy.
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Hi Jules, When I was deciding between a sleeve vs bypass I decided on the sleeve because if it doesn't work completely, I could still do the gastric bypass later. But I wouldn't be able to do the opposite. Maybe that is something to consider along with your other situations. Obviously, I don't know your medical history so I wouldn't make assumptions or push you one way or the other. But I do know that for me, the sleeve was a much less daunting surgery than the bypass.
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When I was making my decision, after doing my research, I ruled out the sleeve because I already had severe reflux. My doctor asked me about the duodenal switch but I had already decided on the gastric bypass. It was the best decision for me. I never had any pain afterwards. I have never had "dumping syndrome" because I don't eat the things that cause it-high sugar! I have had what I call the most perfect surgery possible. I lost 114% of my excess weight and have maintained it for about 2 yrs now because I follow the guidelines I was given. This is a lifestyle change, not any easy way out! I will be 3 yrs post op in Oct. One of the best decisions I ever made! Good luck with your decision.
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Hi everyone!!! I hope all is well.
After a bariatric Surgery/gastric bypass procedure and a patient loses over 100lbs/has a lot of loose skin............. does that SAME Surgeon perform a tummy tuck and a loose skin removal for the patient/ does health insurance cover it?
I will be sure to ask the Surgeon when I have my initial meeting with him/her 2 months from now.
Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Hi Im new on here I recently had gastric bypass about 6 weeks ago. Overall the surgery was a success however I feel like Im at a weight hick up dr says im doing everything right but I was still expecting to be dropping more weight. And drinking is a little bit of a challenge but im pushing through. I know everything takes time and Im still healing. Anyone having these issues too?
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what you’re going through is absolutely normal I cannot stress enough to stay hydrated. It is incredibly important to stay hydrated! The weight loss is going to come off stay hydrated get the protein and stay with the diet that the doctor recommends do not try to skip the steps! just remember you’re in this for the long haul! I am currently six months out from my surgery and I am extremely happy with it just remember you’re doing this for your health and well-being… And you’re not alone… If you have an air bubble that you feel in your chest that is normal… A lot of us have been through it just stay hydrated listen to your doctor follow the steps and be proud of yourself.-holly 6mo post op gastric bypass you got this!
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I am now 52 years old and I have had a Lapband in Monterrey, Mexico in 2009 and a Bariatric Sleeve in Tijuana in 2017. With the Lapband I lost maybe 2-35 pounds and gained it right back and then some. It was not an adjustable band it was just a ring around my stomach according to the surgeon (who had a hard time removing it) when I did my Gastric Sleeve. When i decided to do the Bariatric Sleeve in 2017 my weight was 348 pounds and I was struggling with walking, breathing, no energy, buying/finding clothes and I was put on 2 blood pressure pills and a cholesterol pill. My Sleeve surgery went great and I was feeling so good down to 321 and loving it (I didn't even mind the liquid diet I was still on) and then I started to feel sick 2 weeks out of my Sleeve surgery and it ended up being a stomach leak on the staple line. I struggled with drains for about 2 years and finally in December of 2019 i was drain and leak free. After all that I was down 100 pounds and was weighing 248. When I had the drain I never exercised I would just walk a bit with friends every other day maybe until we didn't because life got busy or I got sick again. At the hospital I found that I was now lactose intolerant and I have not found any protein shakes I can drink without feeling sick to my stomach. I have regained about 26 pounds and i just want input on how to lose weight since i am not on any particular diet and eat all kind of bad food until I am full ( i would love some recipes or a daily menu). I have been considering the Gastric Bypass since I have horrible reflux and have been researching the pros and cons and would appreciate any input.
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You might try the Thrive Lifestyle Mix. Its a protein shake but it does have some carbs. I have a problem with protein shakes. They make my stomach hurt. I recently started the Thrive 3 step which is a vitamin (in capsules) and a skin patch and a shake mix. The shake works for me and I think the reason why is because it has digestive enzymes in it. This makes it a lot easier for your stomach to break it down. It has amylase, bromelain, cellulase, protease, lipase, papain, and protease. Its like taking a whole digestive enzyme capsule with your protein shake, but its all in an individual serving envelop and you mix it with whatever you want. I mix mine with either water or almond milk, but you could mix it with soy milk if you wanted to do that. It is the easiest to digest nutrition shake I've ever done. If you decide you want to try it. I know a gal who will probably send you a sample or two. I actually have enough packets of this that I could send you a couple packets to try if you message me your address.
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