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Anyone experienced surgical postponement for medical issues?
ThinkBoxGirl57 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am very sad and depressed right now.. half way through the six-month pre-bariatric program at my hospital, I finally met with the surgeon a month ago. He determined : 1) because I was still living on Prednisone for my Myasthenia Gravis, and had had surgical complications 4 years ago after an automobile accident left me with a perforated colon; and 2). a knee injury which left me in a wheelchair for 3 months this spring created DVT blood clots- that I was not a candidate for elective surgery at this time. I cried for days afterward. In my car, in the grocery store, in my art studio. I could not stop crying. I live with a rare neuro-muscular disease, and finally had to be placed on high dose steroids for it (100 mg/day) 19 years ago. Or should I say, 140 lbs ago? Steroids down to 10 mg/day now with IVIG infusions every 4 weeks. Evidently IV immunoglobin doesn’t effect surgical healing the way that Prednisone does. Dr. pointed out that even if I had been otherwise healthy, the DVTs alone would have postponed the surgery by 10-12 months. We made a loose date for reevaluation in June 2019, if my neurologist can get me off of the steroids completely six months prior by increasing the frequency of the IVIG doses. I was looking into this surgery 4 years ago right before the bus accident, and the possibility of finally having it got me through the multiple horrific resection surgeries. I am still eligible for the sleeve gastrectomy, but know that it will take fortitude to stick with the ‘non-surgical weight loss program’, rehab and exercising and prednisone tapering until my reevaluation in the Spring. It just feels like a dream slipping away, and I am having trouble staying motivated with my program. Has anyone else experienced surgical postponements for underlying medical conditions? Very much looking for motivation advice. Thank you.- 3 replies
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on the label it says 1-3 days...i took it at night and the next morning i am embarrassed to say i had "lost control" while sleeping.....ever since then i have been having diarrhea.....i'm kinda sorry i took it.....but i have taken it b4 surgery many times and it has worked well. maybe it was the fact that i mixed it with chicken broth, the very high salt content added to the laxative effect.
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NeeNee- I am 1 week banded and have not had a BM I am glad to see that this is normal - also what type of protenin shake do you drink
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I dont know when you had your surgery but if you did recently thats not unsual to go days or even a week without a bm. doc told me thats normal. Also normal is bowels get a little loose and they will. now about the mirelax, its meant to work gradually. I took it as well and didnt really go to bathroom. doc says there was nothing for it to really push out. whats your diet like right now? are you on protein shakes? liquids? etc etc. I didnt have full bms until i was on regualr diet and eating 3 meals a day
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still there btw this is 2 weeks after band . i think i need a fill because i can still eat good
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Hello All, I have decided that I want to have the surgery. My issues are I do not know where to begin. I still have a lot of unanswered questions and was hoping this site would help with that. I want to know how does this process start? I am going to my primary doctor next month and wish for her to recommend me getting this surgery with hopes that United Healthcare will cover it. My issue is do I wait or do I contact a surgeon. I think I found a good surgeon but I wonder about how long is the time span between the time you have your first appointment to how soon the surgery takes place after? I guess I am wondering will I be waiting a few days, weeks , months or years help......
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kathyv My husband is a nurse (not a doc) who worked in a GI lab for years. He said to take dose #2 at 515 and dose #3 at 815. It is important to take it all, if your doc told you to. That should work, ok? If you are in doubt you can call your doc's emergency number, but finishing up at 815 should still give you time to clear out your system and be done with the drug by 715 tomorrow morning.
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Protein Powders/Supplements
Writerjennifer replied to Angel❤️'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
unjury has a viariety sample pack, 2 each of 5 flavors for about 24 bucks. MuscleMilk will send you a sample if you email requesting it. Insure will give you $3 coupon for proving your information, and i think they are emailing more offers. I know there are others... and one of the discussions on this site has a more complete list, a quick search should pull it up. But companies want you to try their products... all you have to do is ask. Jennifer -
I am 3 days post op and I have shoulder pain. I have been putting on Icy Hot it helps and walking
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Shoulder pain in my case was gas pain,I use the hot pads , it last me almost a week, good luck and congratulations!!
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Need Help! List The Food Stages And Include Example Of Each Please
MinaT replied to ChristyLove's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
All doctors are different, I have an extremely conservative doctor, I had a few complications with surgery but this is what he expects from all his patients. Clears - 1 week - broth, Isopure, decaff tea, sugar-free Popsicles, Sugar-free Jello Full Liquids - 5 full weeks - Protein shakes, Syntrax nectar, unjury unflavored Protein added to Soups, skim milk, Low Fat Creamed Soups, or strained creamed soups like Cream of Asparagus, cream of chicken, broccoli cheddar (strained) Healthy Request Bean & Bacon Soup - completely pureed, then add Water to it, so it's fully liquid, some people are allowed cream of wheat - I wasn't allowed that also anything from the clears section allowed, Sugar-Free pudding, Plain Greek Yogurt - not allowed Cream of Potato (too many carbs) Tomato soup (too acidic) strained vegetable soup, etc. Pureed - 1 week or until you think you can handle soft foods Tuna & ff mayo - (must be very moist), instant mashed potatoes with added Protein powder, poached eggs or runny scrambled eggs, canned chicken pureed with ff mayo, refried Beans with ff sour cream, cooked white fished, pureed add ff tartar sauce, 1% cottage cheese, (once on pureed, watch how much cheese you take in, because constipation is an issue) Soft foods - 1 week, meat that you cook in the crock pot and you can cut with a fork and falls apart, no nuts, no seeds, softly cooked vegetables, tuna, fish, etc. Regular foods - or anything off the other lists. This is all subject to how well you do on each phase. We are not to advance until told to. My surgeon seems to have one of the longest full liquid phases. Pureed foods (tuna & chicken) are not going down too easy on me. I can get it down but only about 1 ounce along with maybe 3 teaspoons of 1% cottage cheese, but then I have a heavy feeling in my chest and stomach, not sure if it's been too dry. Today I went to broth for dinner because I have a migraine and I feel nauseated, due to the headache. I will go back to purees tomorrow and hope for the best. -
Need Help! List The Food Stages And Include Example Of Each Please
RickM replied to ChristyLove's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
My doc's plan was two basic stages, with liquids, purees and soft proteins including eggs and seafood the first month, progressing as tolerated, then everything else as tolerated the second month and beyond. I had scrambled eggs served in the hospital and hard boiled eggs at home the first week. -
I Have A Odd 10 Day Diet
COsleeveDude replied to ArtSong's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's basically the post-surgery week 2 diet. Isn't gonna hurt, will probably help shrink the liver some. Every program is different, I guess. -
What exactly is allowed on liquid diet?
CurvasPeligrosas replied to iwannabealoser's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello~ I start my liquid diet on your surgery date. My surgery is on July 8 so I have to do 1 week liquid diet pre surgery. What I was told that I can drink is protein shakes, soups (just the liquid), juice, water, and broth. Good luck on your journey! -
Sleeved On 2/27, Two Days Post Op
Jesusislove replied to Jesusislove's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Tried not to get on the scale because I read you will weigh more after surgery, but I did and I have lost already, Loving my sleeve already, encourages me to stick to the plan. In four weeks I can eat solids, looking forward to eating a little bit on Resurrection Sunday (Easter), I love veggies and hope I can get some down then. -
two days out having a severly hard time with this!
Divamom replied to Debski's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know it's difficult but things will slowly improve. Be patient. I am 6 weeks out and had alot of the same symptoms you describe. You must go slow with your drinking. Just sips. Don't try to actuallu drink. You have alot of swelling inside the needs to go down. As for the chest pains I too had those and I figure it was also from the gas or the hiatal hernia repair. Continue to try to walk, try Gas X Strips or any other gas relief. It didn't help me much but alot of people on this site swear by them. I know it is hard now but think of the results down the road. I feel so much better now and am due to have my first fill on August 8th. I am now so excited to feel some restriction again, once all my swelling went down I got my appetite back but have controled it and have kept off my 25lbs that I have lost. Keep the faith, things will slowly improve. Take Care of yourself. Leah -
I'm 1 week and 2 days post op.. Everything went better then I thought it would with my surgery and could not be happier with my progress.. But these cravings are really driving me nuts.. I'm literally dreaming about food.. Food that is so so bad for me and I know I can't have ever again.. I'll admit, I was addicted to food and I think I'm going through withdraw.. I'm trying so hard to keep my eye on my main goal and my future! I absolutely love this app! It's so great to have a place to go to for anything and everything about the surgery pre op and post op.. It's so very helpful and so uplifting and encouraging!☺️
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Is this an insurance requirement...or the doctors? If the doctors, I'd find another doctor. If the insurance company, sorry to hear they still don't get it. :confused: However, I lost 70 lbs by going low carb. The only carbs I ate were in the form of green vegies. The plus side was that I could have bacon, butter and real oil on my salads. Some would say 'oooh...unhealthy', but my cholesterol levels actually improved and once I got the carbs out of my system (about 1-1/2 weeks), I actually had to remind myself to eat because I wasn't craving anymore. .
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I plan to find an unflavored I can handle, I haven't start trying them yet but will once I get a surgery date. I think those sweet pre-made shakes would get old really fast and getting enough protein from your food would be hard the first few weeks or months because the sleeve can only hold so much. People mix unflavored with jello and pudding mixes, water with flavoring like Crystal Light, even things like Cream of Wheat and soups. You can puree the soup and put it in that (just watch the temp, if you mix it with something too hot it will clump)
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I have found that for myself, I don't have to change how I eat EVERY day. On average I get between 1000 and 1200 calories a day. But once a week, I eat more, I may go to 2000 that day. Not the next day, but the 2nd day after the increase, is when I will see the weight loss, and I also have a big burst of energy. I make sure to get my protein in each day, so I know it isn't that making the energy difference. Now, I can do this, or I can eat nothing, and it won't make a difference, and I will not lose anything, if I don't get my water in. If I drink it, I can lose, albeit slowly lately, but without the water, I am stuck! Somedays I feel like I am growing gills!!! Kat
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I agree- you may be doing too much too soon. I would stick to walking for another couple weeks. You could call your doc.s office and see what they reccomend.
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That is awesome!!!! My NSV for today is that I took the baby to the Fall Festival. It was in a big field and I walked around for 45 minutes going to all the booths and seeing the games. When we got home she wanted to go for a walk. I was talking on the phone and didn't realize that we did 3 laps around the neighborhood! She was in her little car and I was walking. Just a month ago, I couldn't make it around the neighborhood once without my back and knees screaming at me. YAY for NSVs!!! It makes the stall a bit more bearable.
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I can't imagine how I won't starve....protein shakes and one meal week one. Week two all liquid. OMG. I'm already wondering if grapes or watermelon are really just " chewy liquid".
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It's finally done. As of 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2008, I joined the many who have been banded. They woke me at around 3:00 p.m. when they took me to a room. I was made to stay overnight since I have sleep apnea, but I had my CPAP with me at the hospital and all went well. I was up and going to the bathroom by about 4:00, and by 10:00 on Friday I was on my way home. I'm sore today, but I think it's more from the gas from the surgery than anything, and if I could finally get rid of all of that I'd be great. I've been up and down all day, and every time I go to the bathroom I make myself take a lap all the way around the interior of the house before I sit down again. I'm on liquid Loritab for the pain, but I'm only taking it about every 6 hours, and at the lowest possible dose. I hate taking anything that knocks me out, and this stuff definitely does the trick. I've taken in plenty of liquids, mostly cold stuff, and some jell-o. I also had a sugar free fudgesicle this afternoon. That's not exactly on my list, but my throat was super sore and that's the only thing that even sounded good. I ate about half of it, so as not to push things, and didn't have any problems, so that's a good thing. I tried drinking a little chicken broth, but that seemed to upset my tummy a bit, so I don't think I'm going to try that again just yet. I'm not doing anything that's going to make me throw up. Heck, burping hurts bad enough. I can't even imagine vomiting! I'm so relieved this is finally over. I'm on my way. Pre-op weight was 267.2. My first mini goal - 250. I'm going to stick with mini goals. The big picture will come along soon enough.
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Bowel Movements post surgery - not just the first one
sbg224 replied to Originalityplus's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My absolute biggest problem post surgery, has been the constipation. I will be 4 months out next week. Sometimes it is so bad and painful, I almost went to ER. I was told to stop the benefiber, take milk of mag and miralax two times a day. OK did that and yes it helped, but then what. I have had a healthy BM one day, but then do not go again for 3-4 days and we are back where we started. I do not want to live on laxatives. They do not recommend taking a stool softener daily, but I have been, as it seems better to me then living on laxatives. Some people have said a year out, it does not get better, yuk. Good luck to all.
