Re: new here Hello

[Guest guest]

Hi Jenn,

I am only 5 weeks post op so I will answer the questions the best I can.

Do you have a long incision? No, I had laparascopic gastric bypass, which was 5

small incisions. 4 of them were about 1/4 inch are barely noticeable already.

The largest incision is about 1 inch and is beginning to be unnoticeable. My

surgeon who also does open gastric bypass surgeries, states that the open

incisions are about 3-4 inches.

How long were in the hospital? 4 days initially

How long were you on bed rest? I was able to move around the day after surgery,

but I had planned for a 2 week home recovery. The day before I was to return to

work, I became very ill with severe vomiting and abdominal pain. I had to go to

the ER and it turned out I had pancreatitis, so I was hospitalized for 2 more

weeks and then 1 week home recovery. I just returned to work today.

What were you able to eat right away? The first couple of weeks is a liquid

diet, so I had chicken broth, strained creamed soups, sugar free popsicles, low

sugar juices, jello, sugar/fat free pudding

Are you able to eat normal food after awhile? Well, I am at the pureed diet

stage in which everything is supposed to be of a consistency to fit through a

straw. On the pureed diet I can eat foods low in fat and sugarless. So, I can

have meats, beans, vegetables, fruits, etc. as long as they are mushy. After

another 3 weeks, I will be able to eat more " normally " just in smaller portions

and watch the fat and sugar.

Did you have to drink protein shakes and take liquid vitamins? Yes, I am

supposed to drink 2 protein shakes a day until I am able to get all of the

protein required in through food. I normally only drink one a day. You will be

on a multivitamin, calcium, and B12 vitamins for the rest of your life. I have

chewables. I would like to find liquid vitamins in the proper dosages.

How much did you lose? To date, I have lost 37 pds.

If you had to do it over again, knowing what you know, would you? Well, in the

early weeks after surgery, I was very regretful of my decision because of all of

the complications I have experienced. As time passes and I receive support from

this group and others, I am coming closer to accepting the decision I have made.

I still worry about other complications I may suffer

What can you tell me, good points and bad points of the surgery? I didn't have

a problem with the surgery itself. My frustration has been with finding foods

my stomach will tolerate and trying to get in all of the required vitamins and

water. It's not as easy as you think it is before the surgery. It takes great

strength and support to make it through this lifechanging event.

Well, I hope I haven't scared you away from the surgery because there are many

individuals here who have had relatively few problems. From my understanding, I

am among the minority to suffer such complications, but the complications are a

possibility.

Take care,

299/262/150

starting weight: 299

present weight: 262

goal weight: 150

new here Hello

Hello everyone

I'm new here, I'm looking for someone to give me the truth to my

questions, the doctors all say the same.

here are my questions

Do you have to have a long incision?

How long were you in the hostipal? How long were you on bed rest?

What were you able to eat right away? Are you able to eat normal food

after awhile? Did you have to drink protein shakes and take liquid

vitamins? Did you lose your hair or become health issues?

How much did you lose, and if you had to do it again over, knowing

what you know would you?

What can you tell me, good points and bad points of the surgery?

Let me tell you about me, I need to lose about 140 pounds, I'm 36 and

looking into the surgery, my insurance says it covers the surgery,

any thoughts or comments, love to hear them

thanks for any help your able to give

Jenn

[Guest guest]

Ladies,

thanks so much answering my questions truthfully and helping me learn

thru you guys, I really appreciate it.

Jenn

[Guest guest]

>Do you have to have a long incision?

NO. I HAD LAP RNY AND HAVEA FEW TEENY TINY NICKS IN MY ABDOMEN.

> How long were you in the hostipal?

THREE DAYS.

How long were you on bed rest?

THREE DAYS

> What were you able to eat right away?

NO. I WAS ON PROTEIN SHAKES FOR 6 WEEKS AND LOST 40 POUNDS.

Are you able to eat normal food after awhile?

YES, BUT HEALTHY FOODS AND IN SMALL PORTIONS. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER

NORMAL FOOD AS A PRE OP MY NORMAL FOOD WAS PIZZA KRSIPY KREMS AND

SODA.

Did you have to drink protein shakes and take liquid

vitamins?

VITAMINS ARE A NEW LIFE LONG REQUIREMENT. I DID PROTEIN SHAKES FOR 6

WEEKS POST OP AND NOW ON OCCASION WHEN I NEED EXTRA PROTEIN.

Did you lose your hair or become health issues?

YES, I LOST HAIR. EEEKS. FROM MONTH 4 THROUGH ONE YEAR OUT MY

PLUMBER GOT RICH! NO HEALTH ISSUES. MY DIABETES RESOLVED. MY

DEPRESSION LIFTED AND I GOT HEALTHIER OVERALL.

How much did you lose, and if you had to do it again over, knowing

what you know would you?

I LOST 141 POUNDS IN 13 MONTHS. SEE MY PICTURE ON THE HOME PAGE. I

WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN A HEART BEAT!!!!!!!!!!!

What can you tell me, good points and bad points of the surgery?

THE GOOD POINTS? I LOST 141 POUNDS AND FOUND THE JOY IN LIVING

AGAIN. I GOT ENGAGED, HAVE TRAVELLED THE WORLD AND DISCOVERED THE

FREEDOM TO WALK OFF THE BEATEN TRACK. I NO LONGER LIVE MY LIFE AS AN

OUTSIDER. I LOVE TO SHOP!!! I CAN WEAR 4 INCH HEELS AND CLOTHES FROM

BEBE AND VICTORIA'S SECRET. I FEEL ALIVE!

BAD POINTS? I WISH I HAD IT TEN YEARS AGO!

>

> Hello everyone

> I'm new here, I'm looking for someone to give me the truth to my

> questions, the doctors all say the same.