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I am 4 days post-surgery. Coughing and getting out of bed feels like a knife in the largest incision. When can I expect that to go away?
Also, did your doc tell you when you can shower/pu****er on the wounds?
The sleeve surgery does not have malabsorption. Your medication will not be affected.
I have bipolar and my medications were not affected at all by the VSG.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
I am loving Folio cheese wraps from Costco. They are a calorie hit at 180. I roll either strips of turkey or chicken. Can use lunch meat if you like it. Roll it wrap in tin foil. Easy to go. My other is nonfat cottage cheese with peanut powder and a little stevia. Can indulge and add half a banana if you like them. Fits in small container and I eat it when I get to work and i am getting report. Those are my go to fast breakfast foods.
According to my surgeon there is less problem with medication absorption from a VSG as opposed to a bypass (RNY). The bypass uses malabsorption as part of it's method to lose weight as well as a drastically reduced stomach size. With a bypass you may need to pay closer attention to your dosage and effectiveness. Best resource for answers would be your surgeon. I chose VSG specifically to decrease problems with medication absorption. Had a problem anyhow, but found out that was from taking my vitamins too close to my medication and the vitamins blocked the absorption. There are many things to consider. If you currently have reflux, bypass may be better option as VSG can make it worse. So far I have not had that issue. Knock on wood. Discuss this with your surgeon thoroughly before making your choice. Good luck to you!
Thank you Jimxy6, for your January 11 reply. Interesting about the difference in yourself and your daughter. I am 59 and will have the vertical sleeve on February 4th. Any advice is appreciated. I hope I am not sick from food and not hungry all the time.
chloetr
Hi
I am thinking about having gastric sleeve surgery. I am participating in a bariatric program now. I am worried about absorption of my psychotropic medications being absorbed.
thanks,
leesa
Thanks! Roll ups would definitely work - thanks for the idea.
I think that my concern with protein shakes is that I tend to need to go RIGHT NOW with slightly unpredictable timing, whereas solid food is less urgent and more predictable. :)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I am not drinking with a straw. Thankfull I am
2 weeks out and it's a lot better! I think it's just the way I swallow lol
Are you drinking with a straw? I was told that would cause air in your stomach. ??? :)
Gwen, so good to hear from you! I've been wondering how you are. Could you do turkey breast roll ups with laughing cow or string cheese? Greek yogurt with fruit might work too. I find the "sixty minute guideline" is fairly constant for me, protein drink, protein bar, or regular food. Best wishes on the new house and new job !
Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!
