Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

New TONS of questions Surgery Nov/Dec



Recommended Posts

Hi All

I have a genetic disorder called achalaisa its rare and NO fun cause violent vomitting episodes malabsorption issues weakness and can lead to cancer. The original surgery to correct this is very risky. Due to my weight I can do a modified bypass that will accomplish the same thing but is safer for me. So I am being fast tracked which is good but everything is happening so fast and I have so many questions. My tentative surgery date is November 21st they might move it but no later than December. So here are my questions:

How quickly are you up and about after surgery?

Does wearing a binder or something Spanx like help after surgery like it does after giving birth?

On average how much weight do you lose the 1st month? By 3 months?

How quickly can you exercise after surgery?

What are your best tips to prevent saggy skin?

Do cravings go away after surgery?

How do family & friends react as you lose weight? I haven't even begun and have gotten some odd reactions.

I am sure I have a bazillion more questions but thats good for now

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I found this site to be for resarching. bariatric-surgery-source.com Hope this helps you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The short answer is that everyone is different and no one person will have the same result or the same answer to give you. The best and the safest answers come from your Bariatric surgery and nut. Even though you do have an illness if this is moving to fast you might want to consider postponing until you have your answers and feel 100% comfortable. This is just as much mental and emotional as it is physical.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you for your reply :) what is a nut? My doctor has been good but I wanted real life feedback from people who have actually experienced it or are about too. Postponing isn't an option because my condition gets worse as time goes by sooner is better Healthwise.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Nut is nutritionist

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Nut is nutritionist

Ha ha ha.....for months I thought that 'nut' meant the Shrink.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ha ha ha.....for months I thought that 'nut' meant the Shrink.

LOL. I did the same thing!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Guilty too lol :/

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×