Gastric Bypass, Lap Band Surgery and the Like.

Luv · 09-22-2011, 07:49 PM

I had the Lapband for 3 yrs,,I had many fills and unfills because my stomach would swell shut where the band was. I also found a moth or so after the surgery if I ate too fast or just a little too much I would throw up and it would even come through my nose..and in the mornings I couldnt eat or drink anything for a few hours. It got to where after a fill Id have a popsicle at 4pm and throw it up at 10pm when I layed down to sleep.

So we sent in a request to my insurance for Lapband removal and for them to do the RNY (gastric bypass)..the problem with the Lapband removal was I had a 6 band which they dont use anymore,,but if there was damage to the stomach during the removal they might have to do the gastric sleeve,,either the RNY or the Gastric Sleeve would have been a winner for me. I am 3 yrs out and put on about 25 lbs of what I have lost but it is coming back off. I do not like milk anymore and really dont care for ice cream anymore..every thing else I can eat and drink just in moderation

Delish · 09-22-2011, 08:04 PM

Luv I remember (from the other site) when u had this done. I hate u had such a bad time and I PRAY I don't. So far so good. I started my puree stage tonight and I pureed some tuna salad and so far so good

I actually got full on less than 1/2 cup.
Good luck!

Luv · 09-22-2011, 08:10 PM

Mash potatoes go down good and sugar free pudding

Delish · 09-22-2011, 08:13 PM

Well I figure I would try pureeing some meat things so that I can get enough protein in my system

Luv · 09-22-2011, 08:15 PM

alot of people use babyfood,,and also campbells has that soup on hand its pureed veggie soup,chicken soup and tortilla soup and creamy tomato soup..also get some sugar free popsicles those seemed to help me alot

09-25-2011, 06:01 PM

I had the Roux-en-Y procedure done 6 years ago this past August. I had some complications the first 3 years. I will not lie It was difficult. However honestly as I sit here typing this to you I am glad I did it. There are days even today 6 years later I still get bad sick (vomit -if I eat more than I should) - Bottom line I was overweight bad - I was not happy for many reasons so I used food as my escape. That made me more depressed - Go figure. Its one vicious cycle as we all know.
I have lost about 270 pounds total in those 6 years. I still lose, but not like I had when I first did the surgery. I am happy. I am healthy.
Basically its portion control and exercise even 6 years later.
I opted for the Roux-en-Y procedure over the Lap band because I had it in my head I could gain the weight back if I went with Lap banding. You can gain it with any procedure. I just choose to not get myself to where I was before. Weight loss surgery is a life changing experience.
I will never forget right after my surgery driving past McDonald's and the tears rolled down my face...Because...I couldn't eat there,I was 34 years old.
Whatever you choose to do, make sure you have a support system in place. I ran a support group 3 years ago for folks who had undergone weight loss procedures - I have some pretty good sites I'd share if anyone was interested.
Best of luck to anyone who is on this journey and know that you are not alone...Take it one day at a time and the reward at the ends is awesome. I will not lie - its not a easy walk in the park -it takes work.

Soft*Silver · 09-25-2011, 08:33 PM

I had the equivelent of the sleeve surgery done this spring and have lost about 50 lbs so far. I hope not to drop too much more weight as I am at a comfortable weight for me. I am a size 16 now, down from a 24. My surgery was performed because of a hiatal hernia, not for weight loss so thats one reason its different. Its modified, to eliminate the hernia from coming back and the end result was weight reduction but at a slower pace than the typical surgeries. I continue to drop weight, and am more active now and am toning up the loose skin too.

I have no regurge anymore, which use to be a 24/7 fiery monster within me. I am so happy thats gone! I no longer have pain on my breast bone, which use to be a constant, because the hernia is no longer pressing on my heart. And, i can breath better, tho my lungs have been compromised from the years of dealing with the hernia. My diaphragm is also affected. I cant bend over and do labor...it cuts off my breathing.

When I had the surgery, I almost died right afterwards, so be very sure you want this. I developed multiple blod clots and was rushed back into surgery. I lost a few days, being in critical condition. I was a mess anyway, when I went into the hospital, medically speaking, so this was almost a given. Be good to yourself and make sure you get as healthy as you can before you go in. I had to go in "as is" because it was a life saving surgery.

I hated the damn first month diet. I had hiatal hernia surgery a few months before this one and it didnt take. Some because I I pushed myself too fast with labor and alot because I didnt follow the diet they gave me. So, I paid the price. The second surgery, the sleeve, made it impossible for me to eat anything solid for a month. My sweet submissive made all my liquids for me while I healed...damn near killed me by reading the amount wrong...he insisted I hd to have ten times the amount of food I was able to consume..lol. (in oz)at one feeding. I was able to find it in my book they sent me home with, exactly how much I was to have. So DONT overeat! even the liquids.

other tips..stay away from straws. They put air in your stumach and you dont have alot of room left anymore, regardless of what kind of surgery you do. Dont drink extra liquid with meals. Stick with your nutrients and save the liquids for later. Stay away from carbonated drinks! God those will kill you! some people after surgery cant consume sugar because it will dump right out of them. Not me. Maybe thats part of my modification. I can eat a candy bar and be ok. But now, a candy bar fills me and I dont want a Little Debbie and ice cream too that night!

My size would actually be a 14 if I didnt have the swelling around my stumach area. I had a partner who use to make fun of me and call me an apple. Well, i was and always will be an apple because of this medical problem I have. I swell there. Now that my weight is off, you can actually see the pronounced swelling. Its normal and ok, for my medical condition. Dr says so. I just wear clothes that conceal it. I still look damn hot!

09-22-2011, 07:49 PM	#1
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,217 Times in 367 Posts Rep Power: 12549741	I had the Lapband for 3 yrs,,I had many fills and unfills because my stomach would swell shut where the band was. I also found a moth or so after the surgery if I ate too fast or just a little too much I would throw up and it would even come through my nose..and in the mornings I couldnt eat or drink anything for a few hours. It got to where after a fill Id have a popsicle at 4pm and throw it up at 10pm when I layed down to sleep. So we sent in a request to my insurance for Lapband removal and for them to do the RNY (gastric bypass)..the problem with the Lapband removal was I had a 6 band which they dont use anymore,,but if there was damage to the stomach during the removal they might have to do the gastric sleeve,,either the RNY or the Gastric Sleeve would have been a winner for me. I am 3 yrs out and put on about 25 lbs of what I have lost but it is coming back off. I do not like milk anymore and really dont care for ice cream anymore..every thing else I can eat and drink just in moderation Last edited by Luv; 09-22-2011 at 08:17 PM.

09-22-2011, 08:04 PM	#2
Delish Member How Do You Identify?: Queen of our castle Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: She put a ring on it and the date is set :) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Missouri...in her arms :) Posts: 1,089 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,279 Thanked 834 Times in 427 Posts Rep Power: 3888561	Luv I remember (from the other site) when u had this done. I hate u had such a bad time and I PRAY I don't. So far so good. I started my puree stage tonight and I pureed some tuna salad and so far so good I actually got full on less than 1/2 cup. Good luck! __________________

09-22-2011, 08:10 PM	#3
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,217 Times in 367 Posts Rep Power: 12549741	Mash potatoes go down good and sugar free pudding Last edited by Luv; 09-22-2011 at 08:14 PM.

09-22-2011, 08:13 PM	#4
Delish Member How Do You Identify?: Queen of our castle Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: She put a ring on it and the date is set :) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Missouri...in her arms :) Posts: 1,089 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,279 Thanked 834 Times in 427 Posts Rep Power: 3888561	Well I figure I would try pureeing some meat things so that I can get enough protein in my system __________________

09-25-2011, 08:33 PM	#7
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,592 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,948 Thanked 15,894 Times in 4,062 Posts Rep Power*: 21474857	I had the equivelent of the sleeve surgery done this spring and have lost about 50 lbs so far. I hope not to drop too much more weight as I am at a comfortable weight for me. I am a size 16 now, down from a 24. My surgery was performed because of a hiatal hernia, not for weight loss so thats one reason its different. Its modified, to eliminate the hernia from coming back and the end result was weight reduction but at a slower pace than the typical surgeries. I continue to drop weight, and am more active now and am toning up the loose skin too. I have no regurge anymore, which use to be a 24/7 fiery monster within me. I am so happy thats gone! I no longer have pain on my breast bone, which use to be a constant, because the hernia is no longer pressing on my heart. And, i can breath better, tho my lungs have been compromised from the years of dealing with the hernia. My diaphragm is also affected. I cant bend over and do labor...it cuts off my breathing. When I had the surgery, I almost died right afterwards, so be very sure you want this. I developed multiple blod clots and was rushed back into surgery. I lost a few days, being in critical condition. I was a mess anyway, when I went into the hospital, medically speaking, so this was almost a given. Be good to yourself and make sure you get as healthy as you can before you go in. I had to go in "as is" because it was a life saving surgery. I hated the damn first month diet. I had hiatal hernia surgery a few months before this one and it didnt take. Some because I I pushed myself too fast with labor and alot because I didnt follow the diet they gave me. So, I paid the price. The second surgery, the sleeve, made it impossible for me to eat anything solid for a month. My sweet submissive made all my liquids for me while I healed...damn near killed me by reading the amount wrong...he insisted I hd to have ten times the amount of food I was able to consume..lol. (in oz)at one feeding. I was able to find it in my book they sent me home with, exactly how much I was to have. So DONT overeat! even the liquids. other tips..stay away from straws. They put air in your stumach and you dont have alot of room left anymore, regardless of what kind of surgery you do. Dont drink extra liquid with meals. Stick with your nutrients and save the liquids for later. Stay away from carbonated drinks! God those will kill you! some people after surgery cant consume sugar because it will dump right out of them. Not me. Maybe thats part of my modification. I can eat a candy bar and be ok. But now, a candy bar fills me and I dont want a Little Debbie and ice cream too that night! My size would actually be a 14 if I didnt have the swelling around my stumach area. I had a partner who use to make fun of me and call me an apple. Well, i was and always will be an apple because of this medical problem I have. I swell there. Now that my weight is off, you can actually see the pronounced swelling. Its normal and ok, for my medical condition. Dr says so. I just wear clothes that conceal it. I still look damn hot! __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

09-22-2011, 08:15 PM	#5
Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,217 Times in 367 Posts Rep Power: 12549741	alot of people use babyfood,,and also campbells has that soup on hand its pureed veggie soup,chicken soup and tortilla soup and creamy tomato soup..also get some sugar free popsicles those seemed to help me alot

09-25-2011, 06:01 PM	#6
ToXiC Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	I had the Roux-en-Y procedure done 6 years ago this past August. I had some complications the first 3 years. I will not lie It was difficult. However honestly as I sit here typing this to you I am glad I did it. There are days even today 6 years later I still get bad sick (vomit -if I eat more than I should) - Bottom line I was overweight bad - I was not happy for many reasons so I used food as my escape. That made me more depressed - Go figure. Its one vicious cycle as we all know. I have lost about 270 pounds total in those 6 years. I still lose, but not like I had when I first did the surgery. I am happy. I am healthy. Basically its portion control and exercise even 6 years later. I opted for the Roux-en-Y procedure over the Lap band because I had it in my head I could gain the weight back if I went with Lap banding. You can gain it with any procedure. I just choose to not get myself to where I was before. Weight loss surgery is a life changing experience. I will never forget right after my surgery driving past McDonald's and the tears rolled down my face...Because...I couldn't eat there,I was 34 years old. Whatever you choose to do, make sure you have a support system in place. I ran a support group 3 years ago for folks who had undergone weight loss procedures - I have some pretty good sites I'd share if anyone was interested. Best of luck to anyone who is on this journey and know that you are not alone...Take it one day at a time and the reward at the ends is awesome. I will not lie - its not a easy walk in the park -it takes work.