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I'm 7 days post op. Prior to that I did 3 weeks of liquids, low carb as that is the way of eating I've adapted. Anyway I'm so over soup. There is no way I'm going to consume low fat creamy soups that are strained. Canned ones are full of sodium and flour. No thanks.
I've been making my own broths. And drinking plenty of protein shakes. I'm more of a savory person so broths are my go-to.
Pureed food would be amazing! Liver pate, whipped cauliflower, tuna with mayo, ricotta cheese with whipped spinach and artichokes and much more sounds amazing. I just want to eat some meat. Scallops.
Anyway one more wee****il I can have the aforementioned. But this is becoming so tedious. I would almost rather not eat then have to have more liquids.
Thanks for letting me vent.
DS doesn't affect the colon, but if you have any doubts the doc understands your history, go somewhere else. I had no problems with the prep being effective. It was outrageously effective. I stayed in a hotel the night before the procedure so I didn't have to travel to the facility in the morning. It was so lucky I did that. The best advice I got was to get baby wipes and zinc oxide cream for the area since the rapid transit of colon contents burns the anus after DS, and to have Pedialyte and hard butterscotch candies for blood sugar dips. Use a lemon to suck on after you drink the vile liquid stuff prescribed, since it takes away some of the taste. I had done the advised 48-hour liquid-only diet prior to the prep and there wasn't much solid to move out. But the doc said he had a clear view of the colon, so it worked.
My colonoscopy was arranged by my bariatric surgeon's office so the procedure was done by someone who understands DS. Perhaps see if your surgeon has a suggestion? Even though my sister has colon cancer, the doctor said I didn't have to have another colonoscopy until 10 years from now because massive weight loss protects from colon cancer. Good luck with it!
Thank you for your response. My doc didn't want to do plastic surgery until I got closer to my goal -- which never happened. And my belly -- it's not so much hanging skin. It is more like a pregnant belly.
if you aren't going to reach your original goal and are satisfied with where you are,there is no reason to wait for a reconstruction.
the plastic surgeon will use liposuction,muscle suturing and contouring to get rid of whatever is causing the big belly. They will then remove the extra sling and tightly suture the skin to your new shape.
I've had several colonoscopies since my DS 16 years ago. The gastroenterologist is aware I had the DS and I think the first time I went I brought him a copy of my operative report and just simply explained to him my new anatomy. Other than that, I've had no issues related to the DS.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
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I do understand the concern with being at your goal weight before plastic surgery. I had my plastic surgery consultation on the one year anniversary of my RNY. I was six pounds over my goal weight when I had the tummy tuck a few months later.
I lost that weight during the recovery from plastic surgery. I continued to lose another fifteen pounds during the remainder of that year.
What they do with the tummy tuck after removing excess skin is tighten up all of the muscles that hold your belly in. It is sort of like lacing up a shoe.
Mine was eleven years in February. If I gain more than 10 pounds over the weight when I had the tummy tuck, my stomach will start to stick out like a pregnancy again. As long as I keep my weight under control, it stays flat and tight.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Thank you for your response. My doc didn't want to do plastic surgery until I got closer to my goal -- which never happened. And my belly -- it's not so much hanging skin. It is more like a pregnant belly.
I really believe that weight loss surgery gives us back our health and plastic surgery restores our self-esteem. Have you considered a tummy tuck operation?
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
My shape will never be the same as someone who didn't lose 150 lbs. It is hard to find flattering clothes for the no-butt, big-belly body. I like Not Your Daughters Jeans. How much is the round belly the excess skin, my age, lack of exercise, weak abdominal muscles, a few beers now and then, whatever? I've tried shapewear like Spanx and didn't find it helped that much.
It sounds like you have more than the average shape issues. I'm not sure what you mean by bloated, but maybe run it by a internal medicine doctor? Ascites is excess fluid in the abdomen and causes bloating and exaggerated belly, and it is associated with liver problems, bile duct issues, and other things.
Hi all: I haven't visited here in a very long time. But I thought maybe someone else has experienced this. I lost around 100 pounds with my DS. My weight fluctuates from 180-200 periodically. I'm okay with that because my health is good.
My question is about my belly. It seems ALL of my excess weight is in my belly. I can go extreme low carb and while I will lose weight -- the belly stays large. For instance -- when I weight 190, I have to wear a 2X or 3X top while my daughter who weighs 240 can wear an XL. It is super frustrating. And it has been this way for years and years. I did have a hernia and that was "repaired" back in 2008. Not sure if it actually was repaired or if I have another one at this point. But even after the repair -- my belly stayed huge. I literally look pregnant.
Yes, I do feel bloated. Obviously, after carbs is the worst -- but like I said, even when I am extremely low in carbs -- I feel bloated and belly is huge.
I've read about "leaky gut" and different types of detox things, but has anyone else had this issue and did you solve it?
Thank you!
Debbie ~
