1. < Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss
Profile picture for sarah1017

Pre-bariatric surgery questions

Posted by sarah1017 @sarah1017, Apr 1, 2023

Good morning everyone, I am one week away from my surgery date, okay well 10 days 🙂 here are some of my questions..
What did you bring to the hospital with you, was there anything you did not bring you wish you would have?
For those that work how long were you out of work, I am a counselor so I don't do any manual labor.
While healing at home, where there things that made your healing more comfortable? or things you wished you had and did not? Things you found that worked better than others?
Well I think that is all for now, I am sure there will be more as I get closer or as I get answers.
Thank you everyone for your time
Sarah

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Support Group.

Profile picture for marymatthys
marymatthys | @marymatthys | 5 days ago
In reply to @loriskt "@marymatthys Thanks for all the ideas - I'm going to make a list of the foods/snacks..." + (show)
Profile picture for loriskt @loriskt

@marymatthys
Thanks for all the ideas - I'm going to make a list of the foods/snacks you mentioned. I have a lot of re-training to do. I have another question, because it's something I kind of worry about (but not overly-so). I don't know how much weight you have lost, but did it make a difference with wrinkles? I am 71 and don't have much wrinkling on my face because of the weight, but I wonder what my face will look like after I lose the 100 or so lbs I really want to lose. Also, what about sagging skin? I feel like I will have a huge flap around my abdomen. Given all of that, I'd still rather be 142 than 242, sagging, wrinkles and all!

Jump to this post

@loriskt I didn’t get many wrinkles. That surprised me. I lost 95 lbs. I started at 265 and am 170 now. My goal is 150. I do have some loose skin. My arms are the worst. I probably won’t wear short sleeve shirts in warm weather. I’m going to get 3/4 length sleeve shirts. My weight was spread all over, not concentrated in certain areas. I would love to have my lower abdomen skin removed some time but insurance will only cover it if it’s problematic. I got some rashes but not bad. I did lose a lot of hair but it’s growing back now. I got my hair cut and hope to grow it longer again. Be sure to get your protein each day. That helps with the hair. All of these things are worth being smaller and feeling great.

REPLY
Profile picture for mckitty357
mckitty357 | @mckitty357 | 4 days ago

My best advice:
Only have foods that support your health and weight loss in your home.
I don't eat foods that aren't there! No matter how much I want ice cream, I've never gotten dressed, driven to the store and bought it.
You are breaking up with food, your best friend. Expect to mourn this loss.

REPLY
Profile picture for joysmiley64
joysmiley64 | @joysmiley64 | 4 days ago

My name is Joyce. I had the Roux NY surgery back in August 2024, and weighed 270 pounds. I lost 30 pounds before the surgery and have lost a total of 129 pounds since then. I am currently off all Insulin injections, and my A1C is down to normal. I am currently at 140 for my weight, and feel wonderful. I just wanted to quickly share my success, and hope this will be an encouragement to others. Have a Merry Christmas!! Click on photo to enlarge.
REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for loriskt
loriskt | @loriskt | 2 days ago
In reply to @joysmiley64 "My name is Joyce. I had the Roux NY surgery back in August 2024, and weighed..." + (show)
Profile picture for joysmiley64 @joysmiley64

My name is Joyce. I had the Roux NY surgery back in August 2024, and weighed 270 pounds. I lost 30 pounds before the surgery and have lost a total of 129 pounds since then. I am currently off all Insulin injections, and my A1C is down to normal. I am currently at 140 for my weight, and feel wonderful. I just wanted to quickly share my success, and hope this will be an encouragement to others. Have a Merry Christmas!! Click on photo to enlarge.

Jump to this post

@joysmiley64
Joyce, great job!! You look wonderful! Thanks for the success story with pictures. What a difference!

REPLY
View MoreView Less
Please sign in or register to post a reply.