I like Baritastic for the fact that it's made to automatically show your prioritized goals as a wls patient. However, I feel like the quality of the interface or the functionality of the app have gotten worse over the last few years.
What apps are you using to track your goals?
TIA!
Hi! Wanted to share some insight on my experience this time around after getting the transit bipartition procedure. (Sleeved in 2021, revision 2026) I had my surgery on Monday and went home on Friday.
Healing: Many people say the healing process is much easier after a revision. For me it's basically the same amount of pain/struggle but in different ways from before. After my first surgery my incisions didn't bother me nearly at all but this time around they seem to be the only thing really holding me back. And it's only one incision in particular, where they had the drain inserted. It's getting better with every day but it's annoying that I can't lay down without the incision pain or gas pain in my shoulders acting up.
I also have an incision in my neck from an IV that was connected to my heart vessel. Not much pain from it.
Every day I can feel myself getting better and better :)
What to bring to the hospital: I live in Asia and I got the procedure done where I live so I guess this really depends on region or individual hospitals altogether. Where I live the nurses don't typically help you in the hospital, they are only there to take your vitals and that's basically it. It's hard to believe I did this the first time completely on my own. This time I was in a nursing Ward where they do help you which is nice when you need help getting out of bed or going to the bathroom.
The best decision was bringing a portable fan I could clip onto the side of the bed or somewhere nearby when the hospital room was too hot for me. It was a lifesaver.
I will say I was overly ambitious and bringing even basic toiletries like skin care and such since I couldn't bend over to wash my face or brush my teeth without making a mess, I barely touched that stuff.
Everyone is different so bring what you think you'll actually need, and maybe a comfort item. Many people say they also leave wearing the same thing they came in which was true for me as well.
Finally going in for my Transit Bipartition. Surgery is tomorrow morning.
I'm feeling a lot less nervous than before. Just kind of accepted that the pain will suck for a few days, but then it will be uphill from there.
For those who have had surgery lately, how was your healing process?
I'm going in for my revision surgery on 6/29.
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For my first surgery, I didn't use my laptop or most things I brought with me. I thought I would be bored out of my mind but I was really just a zombie for the three-four days I was in the hospital. I assume my experience will be similar to before.
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Would love to hear your experiences!
Hello!
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I'll be getting a revision surgery on June 29. In 2021 I had the sleeve done, and now I'll be getting a transit bipartition procedure done (similar to the SASI).
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I'm scared! I know the pain will be temporary, but after the sleeve I guess I feel a bit traumatized by the pain of it all. I keep telling myself a week or two of discomfort is nothing compared to a life of health and wellness.
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I feel incredibly lucky to be doing this in a hospital that feels safe and comfortable (much more so than my first surgery).
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Has anyone had the Transit Bipartition procedure done before? I'd love to hear any thoughts or experiences.
My surgery date in Monday May 4th. I had the sleeve done in Jan 2021 and now getting a revision (Transit Bipartition). A TB is similar to the SASI procedure.
I've been through WLS before, but I was so much more nervous the first time. I know the pain of the healing process, the emotional switch up that comes with everything, etc. But I don't feel nervous this time. Right now, I just feel... Numb? Or maybe hopeless?
I live in Asia in a country where procedures are done with efficiency but the process of scheduling and planning them are quite fast. Maybe I haven't had enough time to process it all happening again, or maybe I've just given up hope in myself as I see my weight gain as a failure.
All I know is I can't keep living like this. My body feels 15 years older that it did in 2021. I'm limited in my daily life, burdened and depressed. I gave GLP-1s a go, but they are too expensive where I am for me to sustain or even see any progress long-term.
All I know is that I need to at least try this. I need to try to be healthy again. Right? Has anybody felt similar?
Thanks to all who took the time to read this.