Bit of fun : 10 Questions for postoppers

[Loving the Loop]

Just a little bit of fun, not meant to be to serious. Was just interested to see what other peoples thoughts are after the operation. 10 questions, don't think to much.

1. What Type of surgery did you have ?
2. What date was your surgery ?
3. How much weight have you lost since the start of your pre op Diet ?
4. What is the best thing that has changed since the operation ?
5. What is the worst thing that has changed since the operation ?
6. What has surprised you most after the operation ?
7. What has been your most useful item/device since the operation ?
8. What is your favourite meal post operation ?
9. Do you have any regrets ?
10. What one piece of advice would you give any pre oppers ?

Look forward to hearing peoples answers.

 

[Loving the Loop]

Here are mine

1. Mini Gastric Bypass
2. 11th August 2015 (11 weeks ago)
3. 26.5kg or 58 lbs
4. My mobility is so much better and I have joined a gym.
5. I miss Bread, tried and can eat a little but feel bloated after.
6. Honestly its how little pain and discomfort I had after the operation and how well I recovered.
7. My water bottle, take it everywhere now.
8. Salmon fillet and any veg
9. Only that I didn't do it earlier
10. Follow your doctors and dieticians directions, no shortcuts.

 

[ladilindy]

1. RNY Gastric Bypass
2. 31 March 2015
3. 99lbs
4. Not feeling completely exhausted after walking a few yards
5. I don't miss bread but struggle as sandwiches were my "go to" lunch
6. How little pain I had
7. My FitBit...really makes me think about how much I move
8. Chicken with veg or salad
9. That I waited until I was almost 60 to do this
10. Follow the rules and you will succeed


Lynn x

 

[Butterfly_lady]

1. What Type of surgery did you have ? Bypass
2. What date was your surgery ? 21/11/13
3. How much weight have you lost since the start of your pre op Diet ? 12st 5lbs
4. What is the best thing that has changed since the operation ? Oh so many I could rattle on for weeks, but shopping in "normal" shops not online or Evans
5. What is the worst thing that has changed since the operation ? Not sure if its worse (well it is for some) but now I speak up where as before I'd nod and agree even if I didn't want to do it
6. What has surprised you most after the operation ? Male attention
7. What has been your most useful item/device since the operation ? Weighing scales
8. What is your favourite meal post operation ? Curry (same as pre op)
9. Do you have any regrets ? Yes, I wish I'd done it sooner
10. What one piece of advice would you give any pre oppers ? Go for it!!

 

[Llora]

1. What Type of surgery did you have ?

Gastric bypass

2. What date was your surgery ?

2014.09.06

3. How much weight have you lost since the start of your pre op Diet ?

63.9kg or 140.9lbs or 10st 0.9lbs

4. What is the best thing that has changed since the operation ?

Most of the time i am no longer the biggest person in a room!

5. What is the worst thing that has changed since the operation ?

Not being able to drink a lot of water in one go.

6. What has surprised you most after the operation ?

How hard this journey is on your head/psychological aspect of the change.. I mean issues with body image and accepting your new self..

7. What has been your most useful item/device since the operation ?

Travel cup/water bottle.

8. What is your favourite meal post operation ?

Smoked salmon with dill and chives, cucumber, rocket salad and melba toast or crackers.

9. Do you have any regrets ?

Not yet.

10. What one piece of advice would you give any pre oppers ?

Take your vitamins and minerals, dont weight yourself more often than once a week and measure yourself with a measuring tape once a month.

 

[potter]

Thanks for starting this thread loop - very interesting to see the replies.
My answers are ...

1. What Type of surgery did you have ?
RNY gastric bypass

2. What date was your surgery ?
11 September 2015

3. How much weight have you lost since the start of your pre op Diet ?
4 stone 2 pounds

4. What is the best thing that has changed since the operation ?
I can already feel the effect of the weight loss even in such a short time, I can walk upstairs without groaning at the knees

5. What is the worst thing that has changed since the operation ?
My appetite has completely gone and my taste buds seem changed, I no longer enjoy even my mugs of coffee (and I was a coffee addict before the op). I thought I'd still be able to enjoy my food just in much smaller quantities but I don't really enjoy eating at all. This could also be seen as a positive though as the weight's dropping off.

6. What has surprised you most after the operation ?
How easy it all was, I had no pain at all and was back at work after a week (sedentary office job).

7. What has been your most useful item/device since the operation ?
Kitchen scales - for portion control. (Also Sky+ box during the week after the op spent lazing around in my fluffy jammies binge watching TV)

8. What is your favourite meal post operation ?
Not sure yet as I'm just starting on solids, but I've developed a liking for Skyr yoghurts

9. Do you have any regrets ?
Only that I didn't go privately to have the operation sooner, I was lucky to wait only a year to have it on the NHS but most of that year was spent waiting anxiously and worrying about meeting the various milestones

10. What one piece of advice would you give any pre oppers ?
This will only work if your head's in the right place so do your research and if you're sure it's for you then go for it!

 

[Bear]

1. What Type of surgery did you have ?
Sleeve Gastrectomy
2. What date was your surgery ?
21/09/14
3. How much weight have you lost since the start of your pre op Diet ?
Had no pre op diet. Lost 3st 8lbs since op day making a 24 BMI
4. What is the best thing that has changed since the operation ?
I'm not constantly thinking about what rubbish I can eat next
5. What is the worst thing that has changed since the operation ?
I have so many people that don't know about my op, eating out with these people can be a bit of a trial
6. What has surprised you most after the operation ?
Am still in shock as to how they do everything through the tiny incisions in your stomach
7. What has been your most useful item/device since the operation ?
Mini food processor as I still purée the family evening meal for my lunch the following day or for a freezer meal
8. What is your favourite meal post operation ?
Lentil & sweet potato casserole
9. Do you have any regrets ?
I think the same as most people - I really wish I'd done this sooner
10. What one piece of advice would you give any pre oppers ?
Those initial days and weeks are tough. Understand things get easier every day. Oh, and stock up on freezer pots

 

[sundown]

1. What Type of surgery did you have ?
Mini Gastric Bypass
2. What date was your surgery ?
20/10/15
3. How much weight have you lost since the start of your pre op Diet ?
13.5 lbs
4. What is the best thing that has changed since the operation ?
I know what full feels like
5. What is the worst thing that has changed since the operation ?
It's early days but currently even the slightest sweet taste makes me feel nauseous
6. What has surprised you most after the operation ?
The speed of recovery. i was in pain for about an hour after surgery and that was it.
7. What has been your most useful item/device since the operation ?
Bobble water bottle that filters uk home | bobble | filtered water bottles | make water better
8. What is your favourite meal post operation ?
I'm just coming on to liquids and not really enjoying anything right now
9. Do you have any regrets ?
Not so far
10. What one piece of advice would you give any pre oppers ?
Do lots of research to decide what's best for you and get your head round the fact that WLS is a tool to aid you and not a magic bullet to fix all your issues

 

[Gladys Friday]

What a great thread!

 

[Lady Shaz]

I agree, it's fantastic to have all that information on one thread. Need more sleevers and banders to reply, as I'm still pre-op and still concerned about things.

 

[Sunshine100]

1. What Type of surgery did you have ?
Bypass

2. What date was your surgery ?
4th January 2015

3. How much weight have you lost since the start of your pre op Diet ?
74.5 lb

4. What is the best thing that has changed since the operation ?
I no longer have liver issues and my diabetes which was uncontrollable is now successfully diet controlled. Oh and I feel healthy rather than feeling like I was actually dying every single day.

5. What is the worst thing that has changed since the operation ?
I did not tell anyone about my surgery so meeting up with people after surgery has been difficult. I don't like to lie but I don't want everyone knowing my business either. It is difficult.

6. What has surprised you most after the operation ?
I have ribs!

7. What has been your most useful item/device since the operation ?
My fitness pal, fitbit and small plate.

8. What is your favourite meal post operation ?
Crackers and cheese

9. Do you have any regrets ?
Only that I did not do it sooner

10. What one piece of advice would you give any pre operas ?
prepare yourself mentally for life after surgery. It is a massive life change and save up for new clothes!