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Almost 2 weeks since surgery, so far so good. Only blip was the unexpected 2 extra days in the hospital. Blood sugar is down to 94-97 every morning, I have successfully consumed 60g of protein each day. I have not had ANY nausea or vomiting issues and except for some pain around the "G" tube...

Smiles50, Glad to hear you have successfully cleared the surgery hurdle and are now on your way to a long and healthy life!

Had a few complications but am now back home! Surgery was on Monday the 28th. Surgeon told my wife that it took a little longer than planned due to the amount of stomach fat I had. As a result he had to use a lot of air to expand the gastric cavity and I awoke in a lot of pain (controlled by...

Cheyenne & Smiles 50, thanks so much for both of your reply's. I will be getting some more information tomorrow about the "G" tube. In fairness to the surgeon he did mention the tube in our pre-op conference but I did not ask any questions as I thought he was referring to the drain that is...

Surgery scheduled for Monday 7/28/14 and looking on and all information about the "G" tube. I had originally tried for the sleeve version of the surgery but due to "Barrett's Syndrome" I am having the RY by-pass version, the same as of my three sisters had previously (2 were 10+ years ago and 1...