Revision on Monday home today!
Well everything went well on Monday! I thank God for that and my surgeon. The first couple of days were rough but today much better. I am on clear liquids for 3 weeks. Wow! I don't remember that from first surgery but I will do what I'm told. I did have to go home with a drain that will be removed on Tuesday at office (yikes) I know that will hurt!!
I will update more later because I am sleepy. Thanks to all that prayed for me!
What did you eat. My doctor have me on clear liquids for 3 weeks but all I can think is broth, popsicles and sf jello.
Is there any other choices? How did you do on this stage? I am not hungry but I do think about food and wonder how I will last for 3 weeks.lol.
As for this drain I get it out on Tuesday and I can't wait but I hope he pulls it out really fast. Have you lost any weight yet?
Is there any other choices? How did you do on this stage? I am not hungry but I do think about food and wonder how I will last for 3 weeks.lol.
As for this drain I get it out on Tuesday and I can't wait but I hope he pulls it out really fast. Have you lost any weight yet?
I have to admit, I am having a bit of a time of it w/food and gas... sometimes I can't eat much because of the pressure... But I have gotten some GREAT advice from JRinAZ...(and others) she is SO sweet and helpful!!! I couldn't do this without the help of revioneers on this site.
RE the drain... I asked my surgeon to tie one end to the doorknob and slam the door..... he just sort of looked at me... but I really wanted it out FAST. He was quicker than the door, I must admit! ha ha.
I am down 19 lbs so far, but that is due to a week of liquids and subsequent experimenting with what in the world do I eat??
YOu'll do good.
RE the drain... I asked my surgeon to tie one end to the doorknob and slam the door..... he just sort of looked at me... but I really wanted it out FAST. He was quicker than the door, I must admit! ha ha.
I am down 19 lbs so far, but that is due to a week of liquids and subsequent experimenting with what in the world do I eat??
YOu'll do good.
Thanks Ruth!
I have 6 kids so as soon as I walked in the door the madness started. I need to get some grocery shopping done, so I am hoping someone asks me if they can do something for me. Also I am having trouble finding a place to walk. My downstairs is not that big, most of my space is upstairs but wasn't sure I should be climbing stairs. I do still get up every 2-3 hours just because of discomfort.
I have 6 kids so as soon as I walked in the door the madness started. I need to get some grocery shopping done, so I am hoping someone asks me if they can do something for me. Also I am having trouble finding a place to walk. My downstairs is not that big, most of my space is upstairs but wasn't sure I should be climbing stairs. I do still get up every 2-3 hours just because of discomfort.
Kimmy, please tell me how long after your initial gastric did you go for revision. I'm 3yrs out and have gained back almost 40lbs. I'm desperate for help; however, my surgeon doesn't do revisions and offers no solutions other than a $200 nutritional class. What a joke. I've located a Dr. a few hrs from me that advertises revisions. Was it difficult to get your insurance to approve it? Thanks for any advice and help.
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I live in the Dallas area. I went to see Dr. Alexander to discuss the weight gain and some abdominal discomfort. He scheduled an EGD and found that my pouch had grown and created another stomach in my intestines, now this all happened last week so I may not be explaining it correctly. From what I understand it was medical need, I was approved the next day. He did a revision and corrected the problem. I had gained back about 25 pounds total. I understand how you feel. I would call different doctors in your area and find one that does revisions. I didn't spend a lot of time looking for one. I am now wondering if I did the right thing. I am grateful, it just all happened so fast and I am a planner. I wish you all the luck finding somone who can help you. In the meantime, I would just start doing some walking and cutting back on the high calorie foods. I had a very hard time with this so I know it is not easy. Let me know how you are doing.
Oh to answer your question my initial bypass was September 1, 2005.
I live in the Dallas area. I went to see Dr. Alexander to discuss the weight gain and some abdominal discomfort. He scheduled an EGD and found that my pouch had grown and created another stomach in my intestines, now this all happened last week so I may not be explaining it correctly. From what I understand it was medical need, I was approved the next day. He did a revision and corrected the problem. I had gained back about 25 pounds total. I understand how you feel. I would call different doctors in your area and find one that does revisions. I didn't spend a lot of time looking for one. I am now wondering if I did the right thing. I am grateful, it just all happened so fast and I am a planner. I wish you all the luck finding somone who can help you. In the meantime, I would just start doing some walking and cutting back on the high calorie foods. I had a very hard time with this so I know it is not easy. Let me know how you are doing.
Oh to answer your question my initial bypass was September 1, 2005.
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