Obesity surgery

The object of this group is to allow all persons a place to feel
comfortable
enough to share their experiences, their weight issues, embarrassing
issues,
surgery concerns, family concerns and personal concerns. This is for
anyone
who has had surgery and would like to participate, for anyone who is
currently in the process of obtaining their gastric bypass WLS or
for those who are just now learning what it’s all about. You don’t
have to
be embarrassed anymore! Here is an opportunity to ask questions, get
advice
from others, share ideas, and otherwise exchange experiences of this
life-changing event.

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Pam in Niceville
in her moderator hat

I just spoke with John, her DH. She had her surgery and she came through it
well - it was 2.5 hrs, and right now she is in a bit of discomfort — I’m
thinking from her drain. But she’s doing just fine. She’s still in intensive
care, but that’s only because they didn’t have a bed available for her in a
"special ward" - not because she really needs to stay in intensive care. He
was enthusiastic, and on his way home.

Pam in Niceville

Called Erin Scheck last night and she is now no-mail, and was on her last
evening before surgery. The doc has her on a liquid evening meal, so she was
trying to avoid mealtime. She was very up and did not sound at all worried.
If you have a moment to think about it, I know she would appreciate a brief
prayer as she goes into surgery at 10am Mountain Daylight Time.
I’ll check with the hospital tonight, and will get back with you tomorrow.
Pam in Niceville
Angel reporting in….

Well, last nite i got the call at approximately 830 pm.. I have no
babysitter..no reason..just dont have one! YIKES!!! AFter several hours of
making frantic phone calls I did manage to find one to watch the kids while i
went for pre op testing. 930 am drop off kids945 hit the road1015 hit the
brakes! There must of been over 15 motorcycle cops handing out tickets..Did I
miss the memo…" Take your speeder to court day?"1030 call from Dr’s office
..dont come in til 1130 Dr still in surgery…WELL??what to do what to do
…what is this I SPY?>> Could it be….I haven’t seen one in TWO YEARS!!! YES
YES IT IS A WAFFLEHOUSE!!!!!1040 pull into parking lot ..look around…NO ONE’S
LOOKING>>1115 pull back out of parking lot…I rolled to the car!1130 arrived at
Dr’s officeconsulted with Dr..friendly and yes I asked EVEN more questions from
READING on here…lol…Paid my last installment ( even though my insurance pays
..it only pays 80% so I still am required to prepay what my deductible would
be…hmmmm…scared I won’t come up with it I suppose..lol) 1215 Got lost in the
hospital ..couldn’t find the out patient lab1230 Was told I had to
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Ok, Last time I only got 1 response…Lets see if I get more this
time.Do you know of anybody who has had a revision due to weight gain
from a RNY Proximal to a RNY Distal? I am having this surgery in
June.To lose the rest of my weight I am still 100 pounds
overweight.But the good thing is I dont have any staple line breaks
or any pouch stretching yeah.Anybody else have a rny proximal to
something else because also of weight gain? Michelle

I was wondering if anyone knew how much food i am supposed to be eating. I had
my bypass done in November. I just want to see how much others were eating
around 5 1/2 months out? I dont want to be eating too little. And my hair seems
to be falling out more rapidly than usual. I know its common for hair loss, but
at this rate, i will be bald by the time it is supposed to stop. Not only that,
but i want to make sure i am on the right track.
Any suggestions. How much were you eating at 5 1/2 months out? How much are you
eating now and how far along are you? ALSO can anyone give me sample menu of
what their diet consists of in a day and how much they are eating of whatever it
is they are eating?
Thanks, you will help me so much in determining what i am supposed to be doing. Melissa

11-13-02 Open RNY-Gastric Bypass
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Erin,
I don’t know how long you’re supposed to go without drinking carbonation.
I recently met someone who was a year out who drinks cokes. I on the other
hand don’t plan on ever going back to drinking anything with carbonation. (I
wasn’t a big soft drink drinker before the surgery) And I don’t crave a big
ol’ coke. (actually that sounds nasty to me). I’m quite happy with my
water, sugar-free tang, and crystal lite (hate the raspberry peach *ick*).
Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful in answering your question.

Michelle
344/269/I haven’t decided
Now fitting into my senior prom dress. yay me!

ok..here’s a question that has been rolling around in my mind..i recently
noticed that carbonated drinks are a no no?? For how long..i like this flavored
water..and only because its carbonated..i am a carbonation FREAK..I could drink
that water all day..but plain water..eh..could care less..lol. So how long
before i could go back to drinking my carbonation water..p.s. no calories, no
sugar, no nothing..just CARBONATED..lol

Well,well well…that is fantastic news! I couldn’t be more excited for them.
See…when God listens..he isnt trying to talk over you..unlike my husband! I
knew God answered prayers..i just hadn’t been privy to seeing one answered until
now..FANTASTIC~