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Hi Boo Boo! Don't worry about the pain, my stomach was a little sore but really so much better than I ever expected. Most surgeons do the bariatric surgery laparoscopically now. It was a piece of cake not having to be cut open and it makes healing time and recovery very fast. As long as you have...

Thanks Dee for the complement. I am 66 yrs old and had surgery almost 2 yrs ago. It really changed my life, I wish I would have done it years earlier. I don't know of any books on bypass surgery but I obtained a wealth of information from the internet. There are articles on the surgery itself...

Sorry you are having problems. I would think you should go back to the clear liquid diet for a few days then maybe protein shakes then salads with chicken or something of the like. Try giving up the alcohol for awhile to see if that helps. Good luck to you! Cheyenne :cool:

Hi Dee! WELCOME to the Forum!!! Keep us posted on your progress. I also have bad knees from a car accident and my gastric bypass has helped me lose enough weight that my knees are feeling a lot better. I'm sure this procedure will help you too. Good Luck! Cheyenne

CONGRATULATIONS Nisey!!! The time will go by in a snap! I'm so very happy for you! Keep us posted on your progress! Cheyenne :cool:

WELCOME to the Forum, Boo Boo! Surgery is both exciting and scary. Most everyone feels this way. It's natural. This is the start of your new and healthier life! I don't know what PCA is. Clear liquids depends on your doctor's protocol. My doctor required me to be on liquids for 3 days before...

Hi Sarah WELCOME TO THE FORUM! Everything will get better soon. Once your doctor lets you eat soft foods, eggs, tuna, salmon, applesauce and cottage cheese, you will feel much better. You will have much more energy! Congratulations on you weight loss! Cheyenne :cool:

From the beginning with soft foods and even now food gets stuck especially if I eat too fast or too much in a bite. It hurts really bad. Certain foods like bread really caused me problems later in my journey for about a year I couldn't get it down at all and would gag, throw up with tons of...

I would call every couple days to see if he decided on a date. Call til they give you a date. That's what I would do. Tell them you really want surgery before it gets too hot. Be nice and polite but firm! Cheyenne

What about Lactaid the lactose free milk? I see commercials on it all the time and it says it's real milk with the lactose removed. Two weeks after surgery I was allowed applesauce and cottage cheese and white flakey cooked fish, tuna and salmon. Of course a spoonful filled my new tiny tummy...

Hi Graced! Let's look at the positive side to this. You are already successful having dropped from 250lb to 182lb. Congratulations!!! You have done WONDERFUL! Now you just want to fine tune your weight by losing a few more pounds. Just 27 more pounds to goal weight! You can do this!!! I was...

I had my gastric bypass first and not much pain at all. 10 months later I had my umbilical hernia fixed and it hurt much worse than when I had my gastric bypass surgery. I would bet it is from the hernia repair. Cheyenne

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! Sorry you have had personal problems that have got you off track! Looks like you have lost a significant amount of weight and have done very well in the past. Go back to basics and do what you did in the beginning of your journey, perhaps a few days or week on a liquid...

Hi Debbie! 11 pounds in the first 2 weeks is great! I came home from the hospital gaining weight because of all the fluids they give in the hospital. You have lost 36 lb since April 27, that's WONDERFUL!!! Be very careful not to overdue your exercise for the first 4-6 wks. Let your body heal...

Hi Nisey! If I was you I'd be calling them. I'd just say I was afraid I missed their call. Some times people drop the ball and its best to touch base and find out what's up. I used to be more patient but as I have aged I found out that the squeeky wheel gets the grease! Good luck, Cheyenne :cool:

Hope you feel better soon! Sounds like you are doing all the right things taking your meds and drinking fluids. Just rest and let your body heal and recover. Good Luck! Cheyenne :cool:

I was told to use the first month or so after surgery to let your body heal. You have plenty of time to get back in shape walking miles after your body has healed up and recovered. I was told to take it very slow at first and walking around the block was a goal to shoot for.. lol.. and you are...

Wow! You are very talented!!! :) Glad you are doing well! Cheyenne

So sorry you are going through such bad pain, Debbie. I'm sure most of the pain is due to your hernia and esophagus repairs. I had a hernia repaired when I had my hysterectomy done last summer and it was pretty painfull. My RNY bypass didn't hurt much at all when I had it done. Good luck to...

Hi!!! WELCOME to the Forum!!! Glad your surgery is behind you and you are on your way to a thinner healthier you! Don't over stretch your new tiny tummy, just remember it is approximately 2oz now so just a little bit fills you up as full as if you ate Thanksgiving dinner. The weight will drop...