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most people have very little pain with these surgeries (I had RNY, but it's true for most VSG patients, too). I didn't even open the bottle of pain pills they sent me home with, because I just didn't have pain. If you're one of the unlucky ones who do, you'll have the pain meds - just take them as directed to keep on top of it. It'll last a few days at most. But with any luck, you'll have little to no issues with pain.
re: gas pain - the best thing you can do for that is walk.
Greetings!,
I have a few quick questions as I am in the final lap of my requirements for surgery! (woohoo)
I know this is going to be very subjective, but i have never had a child or any major surgery... How bad is the pain upon recovery? The first week after, how much pain should i be in?
Also, I hear a lot about the gas in the week after surgery. Any thing that you found to be helpful in dealing with the gas situation?
Lastly,
What are some "must haves" following surgery to make life easier. Anything you wish someone would've suggested/told you about after surgery.
Trying to prepare myself as much as possible.
Thankss!
I have determined, I think fairly accurately based on my calorie intake and weight loss, that my "BMR" pretty much equals my "TDEE", about 1500-1600 calories per day. Yeah, I'm not particularly active at the moment.
Like many, I've had some minor weight regain in 2020. This happened because of lack of activity, and eating too many simple carbs, sugars, and processed unhealthy foods. I'm dieting to lose that regain fast and, during the past month, I am averaging about 2 lbs. lost per week. One more month and I'll be back at my lowest weight post-WLS.
Though I am eating less at the moment, I have determined that you can absolutely feast on 1200-1300 calories per day - provided that you are very careful and deliberate about your food choices, and avoid snacks outside of vegetables and a few fruits per day - and absolutely no grazing!
I have found, for me to be successful, I need to carefully track my calories to the "T", and plan out my meals well in advance. I plan my meals in MyFitnessPal at least three to four days in advance, and religiously eat per that plan, even snacks.
I am careful to weigh foods and ingredients accurately, and weigh my portions to the ounce.
I am fortunate in that I lost well below my original weight loss goal originally (really too low) and even with the regain, I stayed within the "normal" BMI range for my height. I caught the regain and made the decision to reverse it before it got out of hand, fortunately.
It takes determination, motivation, and will-power. We are human, and that can be difficult. Since I am choosing satiating low calorie foods like vegetables, salads with measured dressings, cottage cheese (quite the super-food for weight loss!), I'm not starving and I feel nice satisfaction in my accomplishment, and I will carry over my new healthy eating habits (salads, grilled veggies, lean proteins - all carefully measured) when I go back to maintenance, hopefully in one more month.
There is no reason you can't do this. I thought it would be difficult to lose regain after WLS, but it has actually been easier to "diet" than I remember it being pre-surgery.
Good Luck!
| Duodenal Switch (Lap) 08-13-2018 | Surgeon: Dr. Sashidhar V Ganta | High weight: 305 in Jan. 2018 | Surgery weight: 255 | Current weight: 123.2 | BMI 18.5 |
Just out of curiosity, what was the result of the 2nd opinion?
| Duodenal Switch (Lap) 08-13-2018 | Surgeon: Dr. Sashidhar V Ganta | High weight: 305 in Jan. 2018 | Surgery weight: 255 | Current weight: 123.2 | BMI 18.5 |
I don't think this person asked for the negative comments. Maybe diet and exercise are not working as well but, honestly things happen and their are people willing to help. Just keep trying.
Good Morning!
My patient Laura had surgery 6 weeks ago and came back to Endohospital, we had a chance to sit down and talk about what it's like the first few weeks after the Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
If you would like to know more about her story, check it out here: https://youtu.be/ItpNvH9YG34
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Congratulations! I am very happy for you because the baby is a great happiness in the life of every woman! You're wearing a little miracle, a little bundle that you care about more than anything else in the world. I think that you should not worry about the health of the baby yet, as the problems should be solved as they arrive. I gave birth to a baby a couple of months ago and I remember these moments with trepidation. However, the beginning of the second trimester was very difficult in the body. My back was hurting, but I found a great solution in the form of very good quality maternity leggings on https://www.preggoleggings.com/collections/maternity-jeans. They supported my tummy and reduced the load on my back. But I'm still happy to survive this moment and I hope that your baby will please you with good health!
Thank you for your thoughts and experiences. I do have a second opinion scheduled for tomorrow, so I'll see if things align to the first surgeon, or if it will give me other food for thought. Either way, it would be nice to improve all of the angst with my stomach the past year. Additional weight loss as a result would be a bonus right now. :)
The past year has been difficult, as I've grown into some sort of aversion to most proteins and have become mostly vegetarian. Eggs and bacon seem fine, but any other meats or seafood feel like rocks in my stomach. This is how we eventually learned about my ulcers and then hiatal hernia. I have been able to maintain my weight though the past year.
Before that, my meals consisted of lean meats/eggs/seafood, veggies and minimal fruits or carbs (ie, breads, rice, etc). Lattes and favored waters or teas. Pretty much my overall lifestyle. Calorie intake would vary 1100-1600 a day. Still have a sweet tooth, but would keep it in check by saving up for special occasions or compensating exercise or reduced calories elsewhere. Tried going up and down at times when I seemed to be stuck with my weight, tried replacement shake meals and other tricks here or there to try and lose sudden weight gain that started a couple of years ago. Exercise habits before the hiatal hernia was 4-6 times a week, varied activities. Have heavily been forced to adjust the last couple of months.
