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

Daily news may 2014



Recommended Posts

I was hoping to start a daily news thread for all of us having or had surgery in May. We can post anything, recipes, tips, struggles, successes.. Etc. First I would like to introduce ourselves, I am Allie. I had lapband in June 2008 and did awesome with it until about 6 months ago. Do to reflux and other issues I am having it removed and getting bypass on may 21. I am very excited to get back on track. I'm 44 and live in CT with my husband of 23 years. We have two daughters 22 & 21. Our youngest is expecting our first grandchild a girl on June 8. We are very excited!!! Ok may bugs what are you all up to????

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was hoping to start a daily news thread for all of us having or had surgery in May. We can post anything, recipes, tips, struggles, successes.. Etc. First I would like to introduce ourselves, I am Allie. I had lapband in June 2008 and did awesome with it until about 6 months ago. Do to reflux and other issues I am having it removed and getting bypass on may 21. I am very excited to get back on track. I'm 44 and live in CT with my husband of 23 years. We have two daughters 22 & 21. Our youngest is expecting our first grandchild a girl on June 8. We are very excited!!! Ok may bugs what are you all up to????

Hi allielee, how are you doing? I also had the same revision may 7th and I'm doing great! Can't wait to hear how you are.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi tebow fan! I had my surgery yesterday and it was the easiest surgery I have ever had! I did so well I went home today. Very little pain surprisingly! How are you doing?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi tebow fan! I had my surgery yesterday and it was the easiest surgery I have ever had! I did so well I went home today. Very little pain surprisingly! How are you doing?

Same here! I kept reading all these bad post experiences and also a couple of people I met said it will feel like I've been hit in the stomach a bunch. I did not experience any if that. I did get gas in my shoulder and that was not fun, but eventually it went away. My incisions are looking better. I just started adding puréed foods into my diet yesterday with much success.

Let me know if I can offer you any advice. What state are you in?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm in CT I don't start puréed until 2 weeks from now. I'm still feeling awesome. I really have been lucky.. Since I had a Tummy Tuck my skin was to right for glue or internal stitches so is have outside stitches.. Can hardly wait to use my mederma on them. That stuff was a lifesaver last time could barely see my scars.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm in CT I don't start puréed until 2 weeks from now. I'm still feeling awesome. I really have been lucky.. Since I had a Tummy Tuck my skin was to right for glue or internal stitches so is have outside stitches.. Can hardly wait to use my mederma on them. That stuff was a lifesaver last time could barely see my scars.

That is great! My doc prescribed scar compound and I have been using. One of my incisions is about an inch and half next to belly button. I wasn't to happy about it. Hopefully it fades or my first tattoo will be there:).

I Ambon Texas and wish you were closer. Sounds like we have similar experiences.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Absolutely!!! Did the band work for you at all? It did for me for about 5 years.. Then BAM it went downhill from there lol just happy to be done with surgery ..

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

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • 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

    ×