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What to expect after bariatric surgery

Obesity.net Team

For those who have had bariatric surgery (also known as weight loss surgery), what was your recovery like? Did you experience any side effects from your procedure? What helped you recover and stay comfortable as you healed?

Reeseyboo79 Member

I had RNY in 2014 and Im planning to have endoscopic revision hopefully once all the clearances are completed and insurance does its process.
1. Reeseyboo79 Member
  
  thank you. I will be sure to check back in. I did lose the weight over the years. Its definitely not a quick fix for those nay sayers who say we are taking the east way out. Its quite the opposite! Yes Id definitely do it all over again but with a different mind set. You have to more mentally prepared for the changes more than anything else. Physically you can heal, but the mental is for a lifetime.
2. Lori.Foster Community Admin
  
  That's such important information for people who are considering the surgery. Thank for sharing. - Lori (Team Member)
Kaybee56 Member

I'm thinking about having the bariatric surgery but I have questions about it.Or, even if I should.
1. Lori.Foster Community Admin
  
  That can be a really tough decision. I am glad you are investigating it further before jumping in. If you decide to do it, it's important to find a reputatable clinic that will make sure you can maintain the necessary dietary changes before you have surgery. The weight loss clinic near me requires that all surgery candidates follow a special diet for six months before surgery. Have you already tried weight loss medications? Please know we are here for you. Gentle hugs. - Lori (Team Member)
jennilboonie246 Member

Not going there
1. Clair Gardiner Member
  
  Thank you for sharing, would you like to tell us more about how you feeling about this? If I understand correctly from your comment, and please correct me , If I am wrong. Would you not want to have this kind of surgery?
  
  Warmly,
  Clair ( Team Member)
JazzyOne247 Member

I had my Duodenal Switch in 2009, and recently spent time in a nursing home recovering from a head injury. I'm now trying to overcome severe protein calorie malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies due to mismanagement of my dietary and suplement needs.
1. Lori.Foster Community Admin
  
  I am sorry to hear about your head injury, . Have you been in the nursing home long? Are you expected to make a full recovery? I am guessing the staff doesn't understand the nutritional needs of someone who had the duodenal switch surgery. Is anyone advocating for you? Thinking of you and sending lots of healing vibes your way. - Lori (Team Member)