8 Days Post OP-VSG to RNY

Michelle I.
on 4/10/20 6:57 pm - VSG-1/6/14, CA

Good evening all!

So I am 8 days post op today and feeling pretty strong. I have no pain or discomfort that I can even measure. I am getting in my water and protein but oddly enough, I feel hungry. I didn't actually think I would.

I am down about a pound a day since surgery...so onward we go! :0)

ScaleSkater
on 4/11/20 10:31 am

Glad things are going well. If hungry it's likely you need more liquid. It can't be true hunger as your nerves aren't healed. IT could also be head hunger but I'm betting it's the amount of liquid. If head hunger just do something to distract yourself. Or get away from your possible triggers. Good luck

HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)

RNY November 2016

PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019

Michelle I.
on 4/11/20 10:56 am - VSG-1/6/14, CA

Thank you so much ScaleSkater for the reminder! It is greatly appreciated.

Grim_Traveller
on 4/11/20 2:11 pm
RNY on 08/21/12

Soon after VSG, hunger is usually acid. Acid will mimic hunger. Are you on an acid reducer?

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Michelle I.
on 4/11/20 3:04 pm - VSG-1/6/14, CA

Hey there! I wasn't originally. Didn't realize how important it was!!! LOL

Started them today! Thank you so much for the advice

Grim_Traveller
on 4/12/20 5:00 am
RNY on 08/21/12

Most surgeons put people on a prescription PPI for at least six months after surgery. VSGers especially are prone to acid issues. Many have to have the dosage and/or type of PPI altered until they find something that works.

Stay on top of it. Acid can drive you crazy.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Michelle I.
on 4/12/20 8:11 am - VSG-1/6/14, CA

Many thanks Grim_Traveller!

starrd616
on 4/13/20 12:12 pm - MD

Congratulations on all of your successes. I was wondering, what made you decide to go from VSG to RNY? I had VSG in 2009 and, seem to be creeping up and up. Have thought of having revision to RNY, and looking for insight.

Dawn

God can move mountains -- even ones of flesh. 
Success is being Kingdom Fit -- healthy enough to do whatever God calls me to do when he calls.    
Michelle I.
on 4/13/20 3:15 pm - VSG-1/6/14, CA

Hello Starred616!

I had 2 reasons for the revision. The main one was because my weight was creeping up. My earring habits were headed in the wrong direction. My second was GERD. I was having a hard time even sleeping through the night.

Those were my driving factors!!

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