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Lunch 2 ounces of protein shakes and 30 minutes after a sugar free jello
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Chicken broth
2 ounces of protein shake
30 minutes later 2 ounces of Gatorade
I got my sleeve about 10 years ago and, while I have gained back some weight, I currently weigh about 140 pounds at 5'5". I've had GERD for several years and recently developed an ulcer. When I went in for another endoscopy today, the doctor found an undesolved pill in a pocket in my stomach. I had taken the pill over 6 hours before that, with a full glass of water.
Now the doctor wants me to have a barium swallow and said that I may need a revision. The pocket didn't look very big to me and the thought of having another sleeve gastrectomy makes me very nervous because I've heard that there is a bigger risk of complications.
Has anyone else had something like this happen, and if so, what did you do? I saw something called plication, but don't really know much about it. Would that be something to look into?
Thanks.
Marilee
Other than my phone charger, EVERYTHING I brought with me stayed in my bag. Oh, bring your own toothbrush though and toothpaste. Bleh, what they give you. Just keep in mind this surgery isn't a cure, it's a tool. Be prepared to make many changes. You can't just rely on the surgery. The old temptations and food drivers (like anxiety, emotions....) of our obesity can and frequently will kick back in - build a strong support network and keep it active forever! 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
Hi Tidgel,
THank you for getting back to me. I'm feeling a little better today but that side is still sore.
Be safe and well, B.B. 
Hi TattooDoll-I didn't have the Sleeve procedure so I am not sure if that is common or not but with my RNY, I had gas buildup that caused pain but it dissipated after a few days. Hope you are feeling better!
Yes, I have been learning that as well. For me at least the weight appears to want to come back. So I have to stay ever vigilant, weigh myself regularly, and watch what I eat. At least most of the time. Thank you for the update. It's nice to hear from people who have managed to keep it off long term.
Thank you so much, Tidgel. I have a question you've probably answered million times. Is it normal to have a lot of pain on my right side?
Be safe and well, B.B.
Thanks Buddy appreciate it
How exciting!
Don't bother buying any food in quantity before surgery. Your tastes will change after surgery. That protein drink you liked so much before surgery may taste yucky to you afterwards! By the time you're cleared to eat pureed food, you'll likely feel well enough to go shopping (particularly if someone else drives).
If you weigh yourself right after surgery, you will probably find you have "gained" 10 pounds! This is because they pump you full of fluids. It takes about 5-7 days to get back to "normal", and then you'll start seeing the weight come off.
Pack like you would for an overnight visit somewhere, but make sure the clothes are loose fitting. You'll probably wear the same clothes home that you wore to the hospital; it's not a fashion show! A robe will help you feel less exposed as you walk up and down the hallways (to prevent blood clots and help with any gas pain). If you're not in a private room, pack some foam earplugs. That's about it. Most people will tell you that they didn't use the special things they bought/packed.
