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Normal Bites?
DaisyAndSunshine replied to heddenturner's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think I have been able to do normal sized bites. It'll be 3 months end of this month, so I am sure you'll be able to as well with time. I am surprised with your BMI though, 31 and yet they managed to do bypass on you? Do you mind sharing your reasoning behind the surgery and why you chose bypass? Is it a revision one for you or first time? -
Depression
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to msleo88's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sometimes in a "stall" the scale won't move but you're losing inches. You might want to take your measurements and measure weekly for a while to see if anything changes. -
Will I ever be able to eat normal size bites again? Strange question I know - I really didn’t expect to miss something so silly. I find I want to take a “real” bite. Does anyone else ever feel that way? I am only 7 weeks out and on more normal food now but I sure miss normal size bites.
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Hi I am 8 weeks post bypass and I am wondering which soft drinks I can have when I go out to a pub/bar/out for a meal (I live in the UK). I literally can’t think of anything that isn’t fizzy or full of sugar apart from water. Any ideas would be appreciated 😊
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How do you get your doctor to support revision?
lizonaplane replied to QueenWiki's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I think if you frame the reason you want a revision as "weight loss" it's likely you will not have much support, because weight loss from revision is often not much. Your best bet is probably to work with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders and bariatric issues. Especially since you developed pica after your first surgery. While it makes sense to get a revision if you have GERD (not sure about the hernia!), you should keep in mind that you may not lose very much. Also, you can try some other remedies for GERD, like not eating 3-4 hours before lying down, sleeping with the head of your bed elevated, etc. Good luck, and mega-congrats on losing 225lb!! -
I had the sleeve at 538 - I've lost 94 lbs in the last 3 months.
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Sleeping on incisions
Tony B - NJ replied to shriner37's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was only affected by the incisions for the first 3 days or so. After that I was able to sleep on my side and occassionally ended up on my stomach. I am primarily a side sleeper. The first couple of days though, sleeping on my side would pull on the stiches as my body shifted to the side. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Kelly Sweetheart replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I'm having it done in Vegas with Blossom Bariatrics. I've read that some have a liquid only diet. Blossom has 2 protein shakes and one small meal with emphasis on protein. Mine is a two week diet. I'm doing the fast track so I've never met my surgeon. In fact, I can't choose which surgeon. That did concern me, but I really liked everything else, especially the attention to detail. To be honest, I have had 3 surgeries that I didn't get to choose my surgeon. one emergency c section, one emergency Cholectystectomy (gall bladder) and an emergency Salpingo-Oophorectomy (ovary- fallopian tube). At least this one is laproscopic and planned. No huge scar and unplanned. -
I don't think the sore throat is from the tube if you are already a week out; that usually resolves in a day or so. I think what's more likely is that you're taking sips/swallows that are too big or too frequent. I would SLOW DOWN and see if that helps. The burping/hiccupping happens to me when I eat too much or too fast, in addition to the throat pain, which did get better. Let us know how it goes!
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I was diagnosed about 10 years ago with sleep apnea and given a CPAP machine that I don't use (I know, not good). Having had my colon removed and now having a j-pouch, I have many bowel movements a day since a pouch does not absorb water like a colon does, nor does it hold as much stool (basically I have chronic diarrhea). I read on another forum that a woman who had both procedures said her life has been hell (this post was from 9+ years ago though) since having the sleeve done and having a j-pouch. She said that food goes right through her, I guess since there is only so much room in the stomach and then the pouch being the way it is? Another woman who I am speaking to who had both procedures done said she had the same issue at first, but it got better. She now takes Lomotil twice in the evening so she doesn't have to go so much during the night, but can handle the extra bowel movements during the day. I'm going to meet with my colorectal surgeon this week (he didn't perform my surgery but is the one who I've been seeing for quite a while now) to go over everything again. It's odd how some doctors say it's fine and others say no way.
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Flab-U-Less Forever replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think that is the video I saw if from! Are you getting it done in Vegas @ Blossom? I am not but found the video through my research. He was right that by day 5 I felt less hungry. I did have a low grade headache for about 4 days and felt slightly nauseous around 3 pm. Hoping today I don't feel nauseous...no headache as of yet. My problem yesterday was my husband having a few glasses of wine in the evening on day 5 and I wanted one but couldn't. I went to bed early 😂 The weekends are going to be hard until I adjust but they always are even if I am just trying to diet. -
You will often have stalls of a few weeks at a time. That's the nature of weight loss. You may go up a pound or two just because of fluid balance (pooping, peeing, salty foods, etc), but it will come off again if you follow the plan. My surgery center also does not use a set number of calories. When I was 4 months out I told the nutritionist that I was eating about 800-1000 calories a day and she said that seemed in the right range. I'm 5 months out and eat about 900-1100 most days. I weigh every day that I'm home (I travel a lot). it helps me feel like I'm on track, but I don't worry if the number goes slightly up or doesn't move for a few days/week. It's normal, and I just look at the trends.
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Sleeping on incisions
lizonaplane replied to shriner37's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I sleep on my stomach and it took me about 3 weeks before I could comfortably lie on my stomach again. I didn't have staples. I do notice that I now often wake up on my back, but I seem to fall asleep better on my stomach. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Kelly Sweetheart replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The dietician in one of the videos I'm required to watch called it a food funeral. He said the first few days are the worst. I start my diet on 3/10, I think I'll be able to do it. Part of my pattern yo-yo diet was to "shrink my stomach" and stop carb cravings by fasting for at least 24 hours. This was just my psych belief. I've never researched it. But I always began a diet this way. LOL -
And here we are, two weeks out and still no surgery date. Again, the constant run around is absolutely mind-blowing. However, surgery has open up to twice a week rather then one surgery a week, so hopeful we can get scheduled for April still. Remaining optimistic but it is definitely starting to get hard 🙄😫
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
LilaNicole20 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tomorrow I start my 2 week diet and I was having some major anxiety and urges to eat junk in a last ditch effort to qualm my cravings? I'm not sure what to call it. I hadn't been craving the stuff before I got to the weekend - I felt like I just wanted to binge on everything and anything delicious. Anyone else experience something similar? -
February 2022 Surgery Buddies
ElleyOtter replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 5 days PO and have had a BM the past 2 days. I started taking miralax daily while still in the hospital. When I still hadn't had a BM after a couple of days I added 30 ml of Milk of Magnesia (ew) and a mug (about 6 oz) of the Smooth Move tea. That got things moving and I've actually skipped the Miralax the past 2 days and just done Smooth Move tea in the evenings (I drink it in place of water, an ounce at a time, after its cooled to room temp). I feel like I did need that extra punch of the combo to get things moving foe the first time after surgery, but then just one solution seems to be working. My team said not to go more than 3 days without pooping and to go ahead and take Miralax daily until I start solids and can add more fiber to regulate. Good luck! You've got this! -
Hi everyone! My name is Anthony and I'm 31 years old. I've struggled with being overweight all of my adult life. I am just about 5'9" and currently weight 245 lbs. It may not seem like I have to lose as much as some others and a lot of people tell me that I don't look like I weigh that much, but I know that I don't like the way I feel or look. I have back and knee pain, especially when I am standing for too long. It's also difficult for me to exercise at this weight. I've lost weight in the past via diet and/or medications but it always manages to come back on. I'm strongly considering the gastric sleeve. My only worry is that I did have my colon removed when I was 16 due to severe Ulcerative Colitis. I now have what's called a "j-pouch", which is basically when they form a new bowel out of your small intestine so that you don't need an ostomy/colostomy bag (I did have one for 3 months in between the 2 surgeries - first surgery to remove the colon, second to reverse it and make the pouch). I've checked with my doctors and one of the colorectal surgeons said he doesn't recommend the gastric sleeve and a couple of others said their only concern would be having urgent bowel movements due to having less of a digestive tract, but told me to check with the bariatric surgeons to make sure. The bariatric surgeon said he thinks it would probably make me have LESS bowel movements since I would be eating less and the food would be moving slower through my system. Wish me luck, I am having another virtual consultation next month!
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February 2022 Surgery Buddies
fourmonthspreop replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a week out from my gastric bypass. Pretty much feel normal but also have a racing heartbeat when doing activities. I think it's from recovery, not eating or you might be dehydrated. I'm also soooooo constipated. I just talked to my nurse who said to take colace for a couple of days or miralax until I can go. They also mentioned this tea called like smooth move. Might give it a shot if the meds don't work. So far nothing. I feel so nauseous being constipated. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
You've heard and read this before: We all lose at our own rates. Comparing with others is just another way we've learned to beat ourselves up over weight. And, most everyone experiences stalls throughout the weight loss process. I'd bet dollars to donuts you started with less excess weight than those around you. The closer to goal you are the slower your weight loss will be. If people around you are losing more it's because they have more to lose. But today is your lucky day as I have the sure fire solution to each of these problems: Get off the scale. You won't be able to compare your weight loss which is apparently causing you some psychic pain. You won't see the depressing stalls. For the important aspects of your program there is one thing you absolutely don't need: A scale. You just need to do what you are doing, following your plan to a T. Keep it up and you will get there. The "No Scale" thing wasn't really my choice. I was too large to weigh on home scales, so I could only weigh at follow-ups. I did learn how not focusing on the scale relieved me of a lot of angst. When I could finally weigh at home I chose not to. All these years later I still don't weigh at home, now only at my annual physicals. When it comes to counting calories... Well, I never did it. My plan was to eat 3 meals per day, each of 3-4 oz protein, 1oz veggies/other. This gets you all your requirements. 3-4 oz protein 3 times per day gets you 60g of protein. 1oz veggies/other 3 times per day will not be chock full of calories. Along with the other simple dos and don'ts we are doing fine. Heck, this is still my plan. So, everything I see says you have a good plan and are following it. This is the path to long term success. Take the win. Continued good luck, Tek
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Collagen supplements after surgery...chews anyone?
SummerTimeGirl replied to Flab-U-Less Forever's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I started powder collagen like a month ago too. That and Hyaluronic Acid. I read that to really see the affects of collagen you have to have been using it for at least 3 months. So, guess we'll see in a few months cause I gotta say, not seeing a difference in my hair, skin or anything else as of now. -
New Here! So Glad I found this group
summerseeker replied to aflournoy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hiya and welcome. The pre op diet is a stinker isnt it. What do you need to do for 14 days ? Every doc has a different formula. The second week is easier than the first but you will be so happy when you get to your surgery date and the first process is over. My only advice is, be very kind to yourself, have plenty of time to heal and dont rush things. Good luck -
Sounds pretty normal for just a week post-op. Remember, they had a tube down your throat during surgery. You're still healing. Eat slowly, allowing less air to formulate. Sip, sip, sip your water all day long.
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My dietician put me on a pre-surgery diet of 1,300 calories and no caffeine (no surgery date yet). I only drink ONE cup of coffee each day, so I figured no big deal. On day two of no coffee, I was nauseous, tired, had a massive headache and was miserable. I decided “screw this” and went back to one cup per day. I decided that I will give up coffee when I really need to, like during the two week liquid diet before surgery. I will be more motivated then.
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Hey all I'm about a week post op things are finally feeling better except for when I swallow...anything....liquid, protein, jello, popsicle it hurts and then I burp...is this normal? Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using BariatricPal mobile app
