Hi,I am sooo New
I am getting ready for bipass surgery and would like to know any
tricks to keep from getting sick. Other than not eating the wrong
stuff. Do some things digest better than others and how does
everyone like it now that they have had the surgery. Any regrets?
and plus’s besides losing weight.
April 4th, 2007 at 10:02 am
none
judi lescarbeau
April 4th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
I’m a little over 2 years out from my surgery and have no regrets. I find
that I deal daily with issues like malabsorption in a preventative fashion
- don’t care what the docs say, you will be dealing with malabsoption for
the rest of your life, if you’re getting a true bypass - just different
degrees, so be sure to supplement and take your protein drinks.
As to getting sick, as long as you take very small bites at first and chew
your food to liquid, you will probably have no problem. That said, there are
still some who have problems from things like strictures - which is
something you have no control over. It’s where the stoma "overgrows" in its
healing and gets too small. They go in with an endoscope and stretch it
back out again. USUALLY, if that’s going to happen, it’ll be in the first 6
weeks or so. There’s exceptions to everything, of course.
Regret it? No, not in the least.
Pam in Niceville
(dealing with 4 lbs of Thanksgiving to Christmas regain. <sigh> Thought I
was bulletproof <G>)
April 4th, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Pam, Please send me the sites to order the protein in samples packets.
Still can’t get my protein or vitamins or meds to stay down. Been pretty sick
and
out of it for a couple of weeks. Hope everyone had a merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. Husband is making himself sick trying to take care of me.
BTW Went back to the military surgeons on the 4th. They kept me there 5
hrs, each doctor poking and proding. After 5 hrs or supposedly setting up wound
nurse visits, etc, nada nothing. I was so upset. Got home and no calls or
anything and no wound nurse visits. The surgeon who did the surgery never came
in to see me. Only the little flunkies. So much for the military approach
and carring. I even made a joke to start off about, "Alright, which one of
you guys forgot to wash your hands before surgery?" One, The only one I liked
laughed and said "Oh are we suppose to wash our hands before surgery?" And for
the next 4 doctors that prodded, not one washed their hands before the poked
their fingers into my open wound. I will never go back there. But I did get
my medicine for the Gall Bladder while I was there.
Miki in NM
352 - 6 Dec 2004
302 - 8 Jan 2005
April 5th, 2007 at 3:37 am
I’m not Pam, but I’ll tell you I get protein samples, all my protein
powders, and all my other supplements at www.vitalady.com. Michelle
Curran, the owner, is one of us, having had the surgery herself ten
years ago, followed by her husband a year later. She makes sure that
anything she sells is the right formulation for us, with our altered
innards. She’s also a great source of information and advice!
April 5th, 2007 at 7:57 am
Thanks for the info I appreciate it. I can’t wait. i have already decided to
give up soda and coffee and all that I know it will not work for me. Sugar as
you sat will be tough I use splenda now . But candy is going to be a major goal
to give up. But I know I have to ofr my health. Thanks so much. I will keep you
posted. marylou
judi lescarbeau
If you tell the truth you never have to remember anything. Mark Twain
sincerely,
Marylou
April 5th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
thanks pam for the info I am having the laser one done so I am hopinh healing
time as they say will be alot quicker and I am getting myself ready for the
eating part of the deal. Thanks so much for the info. I will keep you posted.
Marylou
As to getting sick, as long as you take very small bites at first and chew
your food to liquid, you will probably have no problem. That said, there are
still some who have problems from things like strictures - which is
something you have no control over. It’s where the stoma "overgrows" in its
healing and gets too small. They go in with an endoscope and stretch it
back out again. USUALLY, if that’s going to happen, it’ll be in the first 6
weeks or so. There’s exceptions to everything, of course.
Regret it? No, not in the least.
Pam in Niceville
(dealing with 4 lbs of Thanksgiving to Christmas regain. <sigh> Thought I
was bulletproof <G>)
If you tell the truth you never have to remember anything. Mark Twain
sincerely,
Marylou
April 6th, 2007 at 1:00 am
I suspect you are having laparoscopic, NOT laser. This means there will
be several short incisions, rather than one longer one.
marylou Hayes wrote:
April 6th, 2007 at 4:31 am
Hello. Welcome. I had tried to get RNY gastric bypass for 4 years. I
looked into every aspect of it. Finally, in Sept. 2004, I had my
surgery. My weight is coming off fast. I started out wearing a 26
stretch jeans. I am now in a size 16 womens…and they are getting
BIG. I rarely get sick. I can eat anything, even sweets. However, I
rarely eat anything that is not good for me. I used to love
chocolate. I ate it every day. Now, I think I have had a few hersheys
kisses since surgery. They satisfied me. I don’t recommend eating
candy, but sometimes it is just a treat. It is not a regualr part of
my diet. I stock up on protein. I always eat the protein first, and
it usually fills me up. Sometimes chicken is a little tougher to get
down. I think that is because I only like white meat. It is drier,and
harder to get down. I just chew and chew until there isn’t much to
get down. Sometimes when I am hungry and eat faster, I have a clogged
feeling, but this passes quickly. I really have no problems, but I
made some major changes in my eating habits, and have been
successful. I had become the "queen of the scales", but found that
disappointing. I rarley weigh now. It has been over a month since I
last weighed. I know I am still loosing, and am doing it fast,
because I am wearing the smallest clothes I own, and they are getting
too big. I really had no idea that I would be down so many clothes
sizes this fast. It is amazing. The best part for me is: that I no
longer need to take my insulin. Prior to surgery, I was taking 200
units a day. Now, I can totally go without insulin, and my blood
sugars are noraml. Before WLS, I was out of control. I was miserable.
That is why I decided to have WLS. I was tired of dealing with the
fluctuating blood sugar levels, they just totally wiped me out. I
wish you the very best. If I can be of ANY help, please email me.
Best wishes, Rhonda
April 6th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Hello. Welcome. I had tried to get RNY gastric bypass for 4 years. I
looked into every aspect of it. Finally, in Sept. 2004, I had my
surgery. My weight is coming off fast. I started out wearing a 26
stretch jeans. I am now in a size 16 womens…and they are getting
BIG. I rarely get sick. I can eat anything, even sweets. However, I
rarely eat anything that is not good for me. I used to love
chocolate. I ate it every day. Now, I think I have had a few hersheys
kisses since surgery. They satisfied me. I don’t recommend eating
candy, but sometimes it is just a treat. It is not a regualr part of
my diet. I stock up on protein. I always eat the protein first, and
it usually fills me up. Sometimes chicken is a little tougher to get
down. I think that is because I only like white meat. It is drier,and
harder to get down. I just chew and chew until there isn’t much to
get down. Sometimes when I am hungry and eat faster, I have a clogged
feeling, but this passes quickly. I really have no problems, but I
made some major changes in my eating habits, and have been
successful. I had become the "queen of the scales", but found that
disappointing. I rarley weigh now. It has been over a month since I
last weighed. I know I am still loosing, and am doing it fast,
because I am wearing the smallest clothes I own, and they are getting
too big. I really had no idea that I would be down so many clothes
sizes this fast. It is amazing. The best part for me is: that I no
longer need to take my insulin. Prior to surgery, I was taking 200
units a day. Now, I can totally go without insulin, and my blood
sugars are noraml. Before WLS, I was out of control. I was miserable.
That is why I decided to have WLS. I was tired of dealing with the
fluctuating blood sugar levels, they just totally wiped me out. I
wish you the very best. If I can be of ANY help, please email me.
Best wishes, Rhonda
April 7th, 2007 at 12:50 am
Thanks for sharing. You are an inspiration. Brian
Hello. Welcome. I had tried to get RNY gastric bypass for 4 years. I
looked into every aspect of it. Finally, in Sept. 2004, I had my
surgery. My weight is coming off fast. I started out wearing a 26
stretch jeans. I am now in a size 16 womens…and they are getting
BIG. I rarely get sick. I can eat anything, even sweets. However, I
rarely eat anything that is not good for me. I used to love
chocolate. I ate it every day. Now, I think I have had a few hersheys
kisses since surgery. They satisfied me. I don’t recommend eating
candy, but sometimes it is just a treat. It is not a regualr part of
my diet. I stock up on protein. I always eat the protein first, and
it usually fills me up. Sometimes chicken is a little tougher to get
down. I think that is because I only like white meat. It is drier,and
harder to get down. I just chew and chew until there isn’t much to
get down. Sometimes when I am hungry and eat faster, I have a clogged
feeling, but this passes quickly. I really have no problems, but I
made some major changes in my eating habits, and have been
successful. I had become the "queen of the scales", but found that
disappointing. I rarley weigh now. It has been over a month since I
last weighed. I know I am still loosing, and am doing it fast,
because I am wearing the smallest clothes I own, and they are getting
too big. I really had no idea that I would be down so many clothes
sizes this fast. It is amazing. The best part for me is: that I no
longer need to take my insulin. Prior to surgery, I was taking 200
units a day. Now, I can totally go without insulin, and my blood
sugars are noraml. Before WLS, I was out of control. I was miserable.
That is why I decided to have WLS. I was tired of dealing with the
fluctuating blood sugar levels, they just totally wiped me out. I
wish you the very best. If I can be of ANY help, please email me.
Best wishes, Rhonda
April 9th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
Thank you so very much for the info.
Update, They are finally sending out a home health nurse and an evac machine
to vacuum out my wound several times a week. Maybe this will help me to
heal. Got this little pocket that keeps filling up and causing lots of pain and
causing me to vomit constantly.
Miki in NM
352 lbs 6 Dec 2004
302 lbs 12 Jan 2005