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ccrider
on 3/24/10 7:04 am
Topic: RE: 10 days post op and loving it!

My sleeve failed because of my old surgeons technique.  In other words he did not take 70% off as he said he did.   He took off much less which was confirmed by my present surgeon through numeorus EGD's. The x surgeon also put a mesh around the stomach which he told me would creat scar tissue and prevent my stomach from stretching.  All the mess did was cause a stricture which required me to drink fluids with my meals because the food would get stuck in my esphogus.  I began to have real hunger every two hours.  Not head hunger but real hunger.  I had no follow up no visits and never saw a nutritionist and was basically left to fend for myself.  That surgeon closed his practice and is now out of the country.  Hopefully for good.

   I was faithfully going to the gym 3 to 4 times a week doing my spin classes, aqua classes and weight training.  Not to mention using the treadmill and eliptical.  I would spend at least 2 hours at the gym. I was gaining weight back pretty quickly.

  I know I was eating more because small amounts were not satisfying my hunger.  I kept taking all my vitamins and tried to eat healthy foods such as chicken, fish, salads, no sodas and mainly drank water.  I began to fill the same way I did when I was on diets like WW, JC- a failure so I began to give up.  Fortunately I have a great case manager who helped me find a new surgeon who would follow me.  He confirmed that I would easily gain 100 pounds.

Sorry this seems so jumbled but as I sit here and think of how Dr. Freeza (old surgeon) did such a lousey job and I had to go through another surgery to fix his mess I get really upset.

You are lucky your sleeve is working for you.  It does work for a lot of people who had good surgeons who knew what they were doing.  I was also sleeved 2 years and 3 months ago.  I am happy to have had the RNY with a great surgeon doing the job this time around!

    
kat87120
on 3/23/10 7:58 am - Albuquerque, NM
Topic: RE: 10 days post op and loving it!
So glad that you are doing good, keep it up!  May I ask why your sleeve failed?  I was sleeved almost two years ago and have done great thus far but I like to stay on top of any potential problems.

Spring is in the air... well, somewhere I'm sure it is! haha

Katherine

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
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Failure is only a fact when you give up. Everyone gets knocked down, the question is: Will you get back up?


        
ccrider
on 3/21/10 10:15 pm
Topic: RE: 10 days post op and loving it!

Good morning!

I sure hope the head hunger goes away soon.  I have been craving a Milky Way with extra carmel candy bar.  I can even taste it in my head!  lol  My down fall is candy.  :-(

    
jessicam
on 3/21/10 2:41 pm - Albuquerque, NM
Topic: RE: One week post op!
Lol, JC... I am so tired of the soup too! I could not do the cream of wheat, so its soup for me morning, noon, and night!! But I was super excited as of yesterday I have lost 20lbs... I was able to wear jeans for the last 2 days that I have not worn in some time.... very happy girl over here!! I will be waiting for your responce on Wed! Call me on your way home!
                    
jessicam
on 3/21/10 2:37 pm - Albuquerque, NM
Topic: RE: 10 days post op and loving it!
Hi,

I had a huge problem with head hunger the first week out. Now I am ok, I'm the cook in the house so I am back to having to do that! The first time was a little werid but now it's just... what I do! Good luck!
JC H.
on 3/21/10 8:02 am - albuquerque, NM
Topic: RE: One week post op!
Sorry for the back pain, Me it the stomach pain,
 
I  kick out the nanny and i have to do some work around the house, while mary works. but I am doing good, we are walking to park each day with ours dog too. I have my hands full. lol.

I am getting bored of eat my soups, and cream of wheat, daily,. I can not wait until the doctor say that I can move up to soft food or something else. I will email you when i get back wed night from the Del Sol. to give the heads up. appointment is at 2pm. should back in Alb around 7pm.

We are going to stop back to the mall for some items that we should have gotten more we left el paso. lol
ccrider
on 3/19/10 11:42 pm
Topic: 10 days post op and loving it!

Hi everyone!  Well I am 10 days post op had a revision of a failed gastric sleeve to an RNY.  I started at 188 the day of surgery and am down to 173.5 this morning.  I was only in patient 1 day , last time it was 3 days 2 of them in ICU.  It's easier getting around now but I still get tired through out the day.  I plan on going back to school on Monday if I feel better.  

A big problem I am having is with head hunger.  I smelled bread toasting and I was wanting it so bad! Another  problem this time around is watching my husband eat.  He makes the food look so good.lol  

I was reading JC comment about scales.  Yep each scale is so different.  I think the scales at the doctors offices over weigh people.  They never take into consideration all the clothes we are wearing and of course in the winter months our clothes are naturally heavier so are the shoes.  I've always heard your true weight is what you weigh first thing in the morning with nothing on.  Thats before you eat etc.  

 Have a wonderful Saturday.  First day of spring and it's snowing here in Albuquerque!  

    
meinnm
on 3/18/10 12:21 am
Topic: Nectar Samples (Cheap!)
To order the sample packs call this number: 1-866-333-7403   Tell them you are a WLS patient and are interested in the "Nectar Variety Pack Sampler".  The cost should be $4.99 plus $5 in shipping for a total of $9.99.  I received mine in 3 days via UPS.   I received samples of:  Fuzzy Naval, Carribean Cooler, Strawberry Mouse, Chocolate Truffle, Lemon Tea, Vanilla Bean Torte, Pink Grapefruit, Roadside Lemonade, Apple Ecstacy, Strawberry, and Cappucino.  
 
meinnm
on 3/18/10 12:19 am
Topic: RE: One week post op!
Hi Jessica!

It was so nice to see you at the meeting last night.  I just emailed Autumn about the samples.  I will also do a post in case you didnt' get it.

So glad to hear you are doing well.  Please feel free to PM me if you ever have any questions or just need someone to talk to.

Mary
jessicam
on 3/17/10 7:37 am - Albuquerque, NM
Topic: RE: One week post op!
Thanks guys, its very exciting. JC, you get to go on the 24th! I'm so jealous... I don't go til the next day! Good luck let me know how that apt goes. Good job on the weight loss!
                    
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