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Searching for a Gastric Sleeve to Bypass Revision "Buddy"

Posted by pinkrose72 @pinkrose72, Jan 21 10:17am

Hello group. I had the gastric sleeve 15 years ago and I never reached my goal weight. I regained 75% of my weight, and my acid reflux, which I have had for decades (I'm 53) is worse than ever. I saw a bariatric surgeon recently who says that the gastric bypass should fix both of my problems. I am looking for a "buddy", preferably female, who is going to soon undergo the same revision to share stories and provide support for one another.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Mar 21 4:31am
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@pinkrose72 Yes, I was not disciplined and lost my way during Covid. Fortunately, I did not have issues with reflux. I’ve done well in pre-op dieting. Down about 35 pounds since late July. Diet is really just training me to eat more healthy. Not much restriction pre-op other than cut out sweets and no alcohol. Post-op I’ll be on liquid only diet for two weeks, then puréed foods for 2-4 weeks, then soft foods for a similar amount of time before eating regular foods again. Intake will be reduced significantly. Also, no drinking while eating meals.

Are you still researching or preparing for the gastric bypass now?

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@dsullivan2364

I recently had a revision to my gastric bypass surgery and found this discussion about what to eat after GI surgery helpful. Though not specific to gastric bypass, it is similar to those on a restricted diet.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-i-eat-after-digestive-tract-surgery/
My post-op diet was very restrictive for 6 weeks, and now back on regular food. But need to be very careful to limit quantity and make sure you still get enough protein.

You may also want to check out this discussion on a liquid diet after surgery:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bariatric-liquid-diet-suggestions/
Have you met with a nutritionist? They can be very helpful with suggestions for pre and post op diets.

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pinkrose72 | @pinkrose72 | Mar 21 9:02am
In reply to @dsullivan2364 "@pinkrose72 Yes, I was not disciplined and lost my way during Covid. Fortunately, I did not..." + (show)
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@pinkrose72 Yes, I was not disciplined and lost my way during Covid. Fortunately, I did not have issues with reflux. I’ve done well in pre-op dieting. Down about 35 pounds since late July. Diet is really just training me to eat more healthy. Not much restriction pre-op other than cut out sweets and no alcohol. Post-op I’ll be on liquid only diet for two weeks, then puréed foods for 2-4 weeks, then soft foods for a similar amount of time before eating regular foods again. Intake will be reduced significantly. Also, no drinking while eating meals.

Are you still researching or preparing for the gastric bypass now?

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@dsullivan2364 My surgery is scheduled for April 15th.

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