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Did any one have second thoughts

CleverFox said:
Thank you for your uplifting support. Can I ask which surgery you had? Also, have you had problems with energy after giving up caffeine? I get a bad fibro brain fog in the afternoons, realizing why I had Pepsi - it was to push my energy up.
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I had the roux en Y. The first few weeks my energy level was up. To be honest I never thought twice about caffein. And I did drink lots of it. I actually bought a Keggerator with a tap and Nitrogen tanks to make my own nitro coffee at home last year. I used to guzzle the stuff! Just sold the whole lot. My energy levels did drop after that but I think some of it was hormonal changes. I found a great paper in the International Journal of Endocrinology. It talks about some research that they did on men with high BMI's>45 before and after roux en Y and gastric sleeve. (sorry ladies they didn't look at changes in women but I'sure there are some). So I attribute my low energy levels to that. Keep in mind that estrogen is very soluble in fat so when a person male or females burn up large amounts of fat very rapidly lots of estrogen in released into the blood relatively fast. That could really throw things off. The good news is that the worst of the hormone imbalance was at one month post-op and things improved at 6 months and were even better than the prop levels. Lets face it, carrying that much weight stresses every system in your body. So losing the weight can only improve things.
I think that what your body might be missing the most from Pepsi is the sugar. Please don't touch sugar and keep artificial flavors to a minimum. Think of artificial sweeteners as a gateway drug. Also stay away from carbonated beverages because the release of the CO2 as it's in your pouch can stretch it and cause you to be more hungry. If you're early in the recovery you could even rupture some staples and end up in emergency surgery.
Sorry for the long posts and responses but sometimes there is no quick way to say some of these things.
Keep plugging away and good luck!!
 
dianeseattle said:
actually, I'm an old-timer (12 years post-op). You sounded like you were saying people who'd had the surgery should NEVER take ibuprofen in the whole rest of their lives. Is that what you meant? If so, can you explain? thanks.
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Yes it is best to avoid NSAIDS completely and forever. After having bariatric surgery you are more prone to ulcers.
 
FrankMac said:
I had the roux en Y. The first few weeks my energy level was up. To be honest I never thought twice about caffein. And I did drink lots of it. I actually bought a Keggerator with a tap and Nitrogen tanks to make my own nitro coffee at home last year. I used to guzzle the stuff! Just sold the whole lot. My energy levels did drop after that but I think some of it was hormonal changes. I found a great paper in the International Journal of Endocrinology. It talks about some research that they did on men with high BMI's>45 before and after roux en Y and gastric sleeve. (sorry ladies they didn't look at changes in women but I'sure there are some). So I attribute my low energy levels to that. Keep in mind that estrogen is very soluble in fat so when a person male or females burn up large amounts of fat very rapidly lots of estrogen in released into the blood relatively fast. That could really throw things off. The good news is that the worst of the hormone imbalance was at one month post-op and things improved at 6 months and were even better than the prop levels. Lets face it, carrying that much weight stresses every system in your body. So losing the weight can only improve things.
I think that what your body might be missing the most from Pepsi is the sugar. Please don't touch sugar and keep artificial flavors to a minimum. Think of artificial sweeteners as a gateway drug. Also stay away from carbonated beverages because the release of the CO2 as it's in your pouch can stretch it and cause you to be more hungry. If you're early in the recovery you could even rupture some staples and end up in emergency surgery.
Sorry for the long posts and responses but sometimes there is no quick way to say some of these things.
Keep plugging away and good luck!!
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I haven't been on in a month I m sure. I purchased a Great Pyrenees puppy, to train as a service dog. She is now 4 months and weighs over 40lbs. Just a tiny puppy, lol. Taking quite a bit of my time. I had over 11, yes 11, doctor related appointments for June. Wiped me out. Fibro flare up but I'm determined to see this thru. I only have 2 apts left for clearance. My tiny service dog has been you going with me, except for last week of June. (So far no special gifts deposited in public, that's a win). I swear I feel like I've not had much time for processing info. Frankmac, thank you for sharing your personal life with me, us. I'm a voracious reader and read medical research quite a bit. I will share the info of estrogen to my husband. I'm sure he will jump for joy! (Not, lol). I did have a bad did get experience 2 weekends ago. I bought unsweetened koolaid, peach/mango. I bought quite a bit of it, excited to enjoy it. On Sat I drank quite a bit of it, loving the taste. Later that evening, I asked my husband to check the label. As he was looking he said, Kelley, I think this is not unsweetened. WHAT! I said. Sure enough I had been downing a huge amount of sugar. Sunday, when I got up, I felt absolutely horrific. I had a headache, I felt sluggish and like my brain was swimming through water. I could not clearly think. Not fun. Of course the experts, I talk to were thrilled this had happened. Now is the time to make mistakes, I was told. Lol I have given up carbonated drinks, but last week I got extremely bloated over dairy. (I drink almond or coconut milk, we had run out and hubby had substituted milk) I reached for Pepsi- it was in the early AM. Then when awoke got some fennel tea. I'll have to ask some questions on this. This has definitely been a learning experience this past month. Sugar hangover, bloating, having my debit card chewed up and dragging my service dog around, which makes me look badly. We have a puppy class starting next week. Alas, I have no easy remedie s for my mistakes except don't do them.
 
AnnieLuv said:
I have had many second thoughts! Mine is 5 weeks away and my mom keeps saying, "are you sure you want to have this done?"
I am because I believe my life will be much easier and better quality when I get a big chunk of the weight off and in 49 years I haven't been able to get there on my own. Think of how you will feel next year at this time!
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AnnieLuv said:
I have had many second thoughts! Mine is 5 weeks away and my mom keeps saying, "are you sure you want to have this done?"
I am because I believe my life will be much easier and better quality when I get a big chunk of the weight off and in 49 years I haven't been able to get there on my own. Think of how you will feel next year at this time!
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Annieluv, I really find people asking if your sure, on an important decision, not coo l. They mean well, are concerned for your safety. Sometimes I wonder if they ask because they don't want you to change. Change can be fear based. I've found my husband trying to entice me with goodies, at the beginning of this journey. I don't know if it was change, or being comfortable with things, or he had, in his conscience thought I might succeed and then he would look bad. Many reasons. I tackled it head on. If they continue to ask you these kind of descions, you might say, I want to change my life to be the best I can. Explain how you'll benefit, personally. And then lay it to rest by stating this is your decision, please respect my wishes and give me tons of love and support. Asking if your sure may make you really reconsider al l the cons of the surgery versus what the blessings are from it. Kind of a positive intention on their part, but putting a negative in your head. It's difficult to decide to have the surgery. You don't need people riling up your insecurities. You read as someone who is strong. Things like this can challenge you.
 
CleverFox said:
I haven't been on in a month I m sure. I purchased a Great Pyrenees puppy, to train as a service dog. She is now 4 months and weighs over 40lbs. Just a tiny puppy, lol. Taking quite a bit of my time. I had over 11, yes 11, doctor related appointments for June. Wiped me out. Fibro flare up but I'm determined to see this thru. I only have 2 apts left for clearance. My tiny service dog has been you going with me, except for last week of June. (So far no special gifts deposited in public, that's a win). I swear I feel like I've not had much time for processing info. Frankmac, thank you for sharing your personal life with me, us. I'm a voracious reader and read medical research quite a bit. I will share the info of estrogen to my husband. I'm sure he will jump for joy! (Not, lol). I did have a bad did get experience 2 weekends ago. I bought unsweetened koolaid, peach/mango. I bought quite a bit of it, excited to enjoy it. On Sat I drank quite a bit of it, loving the taste. Later that evening, I asked my husband to check the label. As he was looking he said, Kelley, I think this is not unsweetened. WHAT! I said. Sure enough I had been downing a huge amount of sugar. Sunday, when I got up, I felt absolutely horrific. I had a headache, I felt sluggish and like my brain was swimming through water. I could not clearly think. Not fun. Of course the experts, I talk to were thrilled this had happened. Now is the time to make mistakes, I was told. Lol I have given up carbonated drinks, but last week I got extremely bloated over dairy. (I drink almond or coconut milk, we had run out and hubby had substituted milk) I reached for Pepsi- it was in the early AM. Then when awoke got some fennel tea. I'll have to ask some questions on this. This has definitely been a learning experience this past month. Sugar hangover, bloating, having my debit card chewed up and dragging my service dog around, which makes me look badly. We have a puppy class starting next week. Alas, I have no easy remedie s for my mistakes except don't do them.
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We have a Great Pyrenees named Thor. He turned 13 in April. We don’t have much time left with him. They are amazing dogs! Training is very important. He has protected our children like they are his sheep.
 
ttyson said:
We have a Great Pyrenees named Thor. He turned 13 in April. We don’t have much time left with him. They are amazing dogs! Training is very important. He has protected our children like they are his sheep.
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Awww. We had two prior and I love how they get between you and a possible threat. It feels good to be protected. Love the name Thor. They use them to protect their animals around here. The gal, I got her from, said since they have had their they have not lost one sheep from the coyotes. Pretty important for a small farm. Th st are smart but independent individual s. The inde pendant quality is why I had to drag her. She was trying to get out of the collar. No problem if I didn't have a leash on her, put one in-house feet braced.
 
I'm still trying to qualify for my surgery but still not decided on sleeve or roux en y. I still have to lose the required weight prior to surgery and I'm finding it hard to lose the weight and I'm wondering if I'm doing the right thing. So, I'm having second thoughts also but I know I need it. I've been obese for a long time with chronic problems now. How did you all decide whether to do the sleeve or roux en y?
 
Toya said:
So I'm less then 2 weeks away from my bypass. Having second thoughts on it... its really want I want but my anxiety is getting the best of me all the pros, and all the cons I'm extremely nervous. Has any one experienced these emotional pre surgery?
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I have my surgery on Wednesday, 5 days. I've been silently having second thoughts. Mostly about all things I won't be able to do ever again.
But then I think well do I want to spend the rest of my life watching life pass me by.
No I dont, not anymore. So there's more I've been missing that I will be able to have than what I have to give up.
Hope that helps
 
ofiesty2 said:
I could be wrong. But I have heard that it can be an irritant to your stomach. In my experience it has been when used for prolonged periods of time.
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My surgeon explained no ibuprofen, Advil, alieve, celebrex or any of those types of drugs because they have an adverse affect on the stomach lining even in people who don't have surgery like this. Since the stomach will now be much smaller and it puts you at risk for other adominal issues
 
NSAIDs are not only harmful to the stomach and bowel but it also affects the kidneys. I have had kidney issues and have been told to never take NSAIDs ever again in my life because of the bad effects it has to the kidneys. As Bariatric patients, we are prone to dehydration which can affect the kidneys also. So, this is another reason to avoid/discontinue the use of NSAIDs.
 
dianeseattle said:
actually, I'm an old-timer (12 years post-op). You sounded like you were saying people who'd had the surgery should NEVER take ibuprofen in the whole rest of their lives. Is that what you meant? If so, can you explain? thanks.
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Hi Diane, Sorry to be getting back to you so late. Yes it does mean forever. After bariatric surgery you are a much higher risk for ulcers so taking NSAIDS can cause an ulcer a lot more easily in a bariatric patient that a non bariatric patient. To be honest with u I did take 400 mg Ibuprofen and I didn't bleed from my stomach but I wouldn't do it again for a long long time. Pre op I used to take 800mg 2-3 times a week because of all of the aches and pains. Now the occasional tylenol and daily turmeric keeps the chronic pain away. Probably the most important thing that keeps the pain away in not carrying that excess weight around.
 
Toya said:
So I'm less then 2 weeks away from my bypass. Having second thoughts on it... its really want I want but my anxiety is getting the best of me all the pros, and all the cons I'm extremely nervous. Has any one experienced these emotional pre surgery?
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Don't let fear win!! You can do it get Prayed up. Congratulations you are not alone my friend!!
 
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