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Thanks- I am thrilled to know there is someone out there in about the same place / recent revision / repair. They had told me if the stoma stretched they would do banding-- so they revised you...I personally think that sounds like a better idea then band. The band scares me because nothing is every super easy for me. LOL I think its a great idea for others. Keep in touch- how is ur loss to far...I am at about 13lbs (my official weigh day weekend).
They offered me the option of a Band-over-Bypass, but I elected to have a revised RNY. Why? In a nutshell, I don't believe the numbers are high enough for the BOB to draw conclusions as to its long-term effectiveness. And while things are going well, post-revision, believe you me, I don't want to have to do this again, ever!
(I should add here that these are *my own* opinions. Your mileage may vary, and probably will.)
I'm into the second week of eating soft foods, and to be honest, it's hard getting re-acquainted with a "normal" (read: not stretched) stoma and pouch. Just yesterday, I tried scrambled eggs. They went down hard and came back up quickly. Was I eating too fast, or was my pouch being touchy? I dunno, but boy howdy, I was miserable! Couple that with the fact that I've bounced up and down the scale this whole third week--same two pounds, again and again -- and you'll probably understand when I say that I'm a little bit disheartened. I recognize it as the infamous three-week "stall," and know that this, too, shall pass. Meantime, I need to up my protein & exercise, and put away the scale. :)
Enough about me. How are YOU doing? A 13 pound weight-loss is awesome!
(I should add here that these are *my own* opinions. Your mileage may vary, and probably will.)
I'm into the second week of eating soft foods, and to be honest, it's hard getting re-acquainted with a "normal" (read: not stretched) stoma and pouch. Just yesterday, I tried scrambled eggs. They went down hard and came back up quickly. Was I eating too fast, or was my pouch being touchy? I dunno, but boy howdy, I was miserable! Couple that with the fact that I've bounced up and down the scale this whole third week--same two pounds, again and again -- and you'll probably understand when I say that I'm a little bit disheartened. I recognize it as the infamous three-week "stall," and know that this, too, shall pass. Meantime, I need to up my protein & exercise, and put away the scale. :)
Enough about me. How are YOU doing? A 13 pound weight-loss is awesome!
Yes- I kind of regret getting a scale...I did the happy dance when my1 year old decided the last one needed a bath. But- I have just popped on and off almost daily to see where I am. I was allowed liquids for 1 week and this week I have been doing soft foods. I admit- I am not a huge fan of some of the soft foods (like eggs!) so I had few bites that wonder off menu. For instance I got soup today for lunch- I couldn't bear chicken salad...so it has potatoes and bacon....I ate a few bites of each but I chewed chewed chewed them. Last night I had a piece of chicken that wasn't pureed....I chewed that piece (very small****il it was almost nothing- but I darn near brought it up---the pain (like it was stuck) and the watering mouth. YIKES!
Like I said about the band- I just couldn't think that it would be ideal- what surgery is really.? I have to say my recovery has been easy...other then head hunger. The physical part has been a breeze. I have a few scabs that are bothering me, cause I am a wimp and won't bother them. I think I took 4 pain pills and 2 of them were at night to sleep well-I was hospitalized less then 1 day. I spend my evening chasing little ones and disciplining teen and the young adult children. Soon- I plan on returning to the gym but swimming laps is my favorite, but I also like biking and walking. I guess next appointment I will get released to exercise beyond walking.
The dreaded stalls- I remember the frustration well. I don't think I had one early out because I literally didn't eat until I was about 5 or 6 weeks out the first time. I had a bunch of complications and every time I got to soft foods I was hospitalized. This time I know it will be different. I bet you are doing great too- you sound determined.
Like I said about the band- I just couldn't think that it would be ideal- what surgery is really.? I have to say my recovery has been easy...other then head hunger. The physical part has been a breeze. I have a few scabs that are bothering me, cause I am a wimp and won't bother them. I think I took 4 pain pills and 2 of them were at night to sleep well-I was hospitalized less then 1 day. I spend my evening chasing little ones and disciplining teen and the young adult children. Soon- I plan on returning to the gym but swimming laps is my favorite, but I also like biking and walking. I guess next appointment I will get released to exercise beyond walking.
The dreaded stalls- I remember the frustration well. I don't think I had one early out because I literally didn't eat until I was about 5 or 6 weeks out the first time. I had a bunch of complications and every time I got to soft foods I was hospitalized. This time I know it will be different. I bet you are doing great too- you sound determined.
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