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I had to wait 8 months to get my surgery, It seemed so long but I wasn't give a date until 6 weeks before the event. Its out of your control so you just have to do what you can to get by. I found this forum and in my free time , I picked a date in the last 20 years and started reading the posts from then on. I gained so much knowledge, it gave me confidence. I researched menus for all the stages and prepared my home for the things I would need, which wasnt much. It will soon pass..
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
gabbykittyvsg replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was on the 1st. I returned to work (part time light janitorial) this past Monday and feel great! The complication I had ended up being just a small bump in the road to recovery. I've lost about 10 pounds so far. In a few days I get to start soft foods that have more texture to them, so stuff like a soft taco with ground beef and cheese. I'll be on that phase for 6 weeks. Sent from my Z5157V using BariatricPal mobile app -
Pain - Left Side Under Bottom of Ribs
VsgBklyngirl replied to Donna2022's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have been having tenderness and discomfort around that main incision where they pulled the stomach out. It is still numb around my belly button where my umbilical hernia is doc says they cant fix it to i lose the weight i am 3 weeks out. Still have discomfort when i sit to long bend twist or turn. Still taking extra strength tylenol crushing them 2 a day if it doesn't subside by end of week i will be going to the ER. I hope your feeling better than me right now -
Dr Sanborn - Chattanooga TN
CoolJules121971 replied to Weightloss55's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi, PB&J! Dr. Cronk did my sister's gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago this July and he did an amazing job! They are both very experienced plus since it's the robotic laparoscopic bypass it's a fast recovery and not much pain at all. We are both very happy that we did the bypass. Hope this helps to put you at ease a bit! -
Weight loss stall
fourmonthspreop replied to fourmonthspreop's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
[emoji1787][emoji1787] you guys crack me up! That's probably true. Anyway yeah I didn't know about the 3 week stall. Answers me question. I'll try my best to keep off the scales for a bit. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Other reasons for surgery
Making_changes replied to Grider's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had a bypass done 3 weeks ago. So, I'm new, but I am not in the bathroom a lot. I have 2 bm's a day. I had problems with constipation right after surgery, but since then no issues. I haven't had to run to make it either. So, pretty normal. -
Dr Sanborn - Chattanooga TN
Toomany#s replied to Weightloss55's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi PB&J, I had my one week post-op appointment today. I don’t even feel like I had a surgery. I’m a little bit tired, but that’s all. I think they do many, many surgeries and have plenty of experience. I’m sorry for your disappointment regarding the sleeve, but it’s much better to know that it’s not a good option. I had the sleeve and ended up with the upper chest pain of GERD without actually having reflux. This surgery was a revision to bypass. One surgery is better than two, lol. -
April 2022 Surgery Buddies
Kimmy Kaye replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same day for me! I'm having the sleeve done. I got my blood work, EKG and chest X-rays done last week. My vitamin D is low and iron so I have a prescription for the vitamin D and prenatal vitamin for the iron. My PCP has signed off and now I just have to wait. To be honest, the nerve wracking part for me was making sure all those steps were completed and now that they are, I feel less anxious. Just take one day at a time! Sent from my Lenovo YT-X705F using BariatricPal mobile app -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Joseph.David.Hailey replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
🎺🎺🎺Just got my sleeve done on March Fourteenth! In some pain, and I will be for a little while, but even just these 2 weeks of liquid dieting has shown me that we can DO THIS! Just stick to the plan! Everyone, I wish you all the strength you need to commit! I am DOING THIS and YOU ARE TOO! WE. WILL. BE. SUCCESSFUL!!! 🎺🎺🎺 -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
doobie31 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was supposed to be tomorrow. My 2 week modified-liquid went great. I was down the 25 pounds my surgeon wanted. I took the required Covid test yesterday and failed! I'm feeling fine, just a minor cold, but the surgery has been put off until June 21. I'm completely devastated. Very sad not to be joining the rest of you March surgery buddies. I'm not sure what the next 90+ days will bring. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
ShoppGirl replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At least yours will be gone. I was due to be on mine and I skipped the white pills on my bc to try and keep it away but had never tried that so I was worried the whole time that it was going to start all the way up to surgery day. And afterwards too really. It never did thankfully but I would’ve much rather just had it the week before and been done with it. -
Vegetarian meat substitutes
fourmonthspreop replied to fourmonthspreop's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I dont think it'll be hard at all. I'm tolerating pea and soy protein well. Here's how I'm getting over 80 grams of protein a day in soft foods: Breakfast: Siggis simple ingredients protein yogurt (15 grams) Lunch: yellow squash and 3.5 oz of impossible meat made into a meatball (16 grams) Dinner: 2 oz of refried beans, 1 tbspn of sour cream (4 grams) Snacks: thin slice of Provolone cheese (3 grams) and the big Kahuna, a protein shake made with 2 scoops of isopure and almond milk (use soy for extra protein). (50 grams) ...total for the day= 88 grams of plant based proteins! You can switch this up too. Do an omelet, scrambled eggs, tofu scramble, stir fry tofu and other low carb vegetarian meat subs. I was scared at first to try vegetarian meat substitutes but as long as theyre not super breaded and you chew them really well, they seem to be working. My dietician approved of them too! Everyone tolerates food differently after surgery but so far so good. Best of luck. I did my gastric bypass a month ago and I still will not go back to eating meat ever again. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
healthy choices at popular US fast food places
Guest replied to a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
One of my favourite seafoods, and very soft and easy to digest even 7 weeks out is langoustine, although there are many words for it. It's softer than shrimp/prawn and less meaty than lobster and in my opinion tastes better than both. This .. -
Imagine if people didn't weight themselves in week 3.
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Upgrade5.0 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One week until my surgery date! Can't wait! -
I lost 16 lbs the first month and started at 373 lbs. And I ended up losing over 200 lbs. You are doing fine. also, like the above people said, you are likely in the infamous "three week stall". If you do a search of this site at that, you will find over 17,000 posts on it. And no, I am NOT kidding. Happens to the vast majority of us.
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
totallyshana replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was originally scheduled for 2/1 and it was cancelled due to covid... now scheduled for 3/31! -
Stall as definitely par for the course and the above mentioned three week stall is probably your culprit. If you are eating according to plan or as you say 7-800 calories there is no way you are not in calorie deficit so you will lose. Most people after stalls lose a few pounds real quick so it almost balances out. For now try to stay off the scale if it is messing with your head but just stick to your plan and the stall will lift.
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Weight loss stall
Sleeve_Me_Alone replied to fourmonthspreop's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yes, stalls are completely normal, even this early. As @summerseeker said above, the "3 week stall" is notorious. It often happens between week 3-6 post-op and can last 3-6 weeks. The reality is, you just had MAJOR surgery. Your body is healing and trying to sort itself out, in addition to massive dietary changes. You need to give yourself lots of grace and just be patient - trust the process. Hit your protein & fluids, eat according to your plan, move your body in ways that feel good and don't cause pain or exhaustion. The scale will move again but it can't be your sole, or even primary, focus. If you have any major concerns, definitely reach out to your surgery team, but for now, your job is to heal and follow your plan! -
Just put ' 3 week stall' into the search box. Mine lasted 5 weeks. It does work on your mind but as long as you know you are on the right track, You can not fail. Keep off the scales, Trust the process
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Hey! I'm about one month post op (gastric bypass feb 14). I've only lost about 23 lbs post op. I was at 309 when I went in for surgery. I think my weight was like 314 right after surgery because of all the fluids though. Anyway I'm getting annoyed because I've been in between 287 and 286 for the last 2 weeks. I am eating more calories now but not nearly enough to gain or even stall. I have about 700-800 calories a day right now. Is this normal to stall out so early? I try incorporating exercise in my daily routine but I'm still dealing with a lot of fatigue and lightheadedness from anemia so I feel terrible whenever I really exert myself. Any advice or tips? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app
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I agree with the above posters. There’s no magic elevator down, just the same hard work. The difference is that the WLS tool helps your efforts make significant change over time. Keep up your healthy eating, you’ve got this. I look for non-scale victories like how fast I can walk a mile, wearing smaller clothes, and carrying heavy books, or ease walking up stairs. The scale only looks interesting about once a month because of stalls and fluctuations.
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estimated weight loss
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to jantje's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Those reactions are possibly just jealousy/envy rearing its ugly head. It happens, unfortunately. And yeah that does seem like a lot of weight loss per week that far out. Maybe she should reach out to her nutritionist and see what they say. -
yea she got some toxic reactions already... especialy from female friends. Thank fot the tips, i only was a bit surprises she still is losing 5.5 lbs/week after 4/5 monthe post surgery
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Reflux pain, discomfort, etc
Hop_Scotch replied to trishaaustin2001's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Absolutely normal at this point. Make sure you get up a lot and do a bit of walking about, it may help release some of the trapped gas. This should lessen over the next few days. If you are still experiencing the same level of discomfort in a week or so, I'd be checking in with your doctor. I assume your surgeon prescribed (for a short period of time) a medication that would reduce stomach acid? If so, make sure you take it. If not, if the discomfort continues you may need something to reduce the acid.
