Misstachio

And just like that, a whole month has passed since my mini gastric bypass surgery. Overall, everything has gone really well, and I haven’t experienced any serious side effects so far (knock on wood). During the first couple of weeks, the outer sides of my thighs felt a bit numb from time to time, but […]

Here we are again with another weekly update. I promised myself I’d write a recap for each of the first four weeks after surgery. Later, I’ll probably post less often, because the changes will likely be smaller and this “new normal” will just become everyday life. But for now, let’s dive into week two.  

I thought I’d try writing short weekly updates for the first month. Later on, probably less often, since changes will be smaller and this “new life” will feel more normal. Without a longer introduction, let’s begin. How I’m Feeling Each day, I feel a little better. The wounds hurt less, and the carbon dioxide from

You know that moment when you’re holding clothes that used to fit, wondering if you’ll ever feel comfortable in your own skin again? Or when you’re out of breath just walking up stairs, frustrated that your body feels like it’s fighting against you, no matter what you try? I’ve been exactly where you are right

Key Takeaways The liver shrinking diet is a legit, doctor-approved, science-backed prep step for weight loss surgery. You usually do it for 2 weeks before the procedure, but it can also last longer/shorter, depending on your surgeon’s guidelines. The liver shrinkage diet is low-calorie, low-carb, and high-protein. Goal? Shrink that fatty liver (which btw sits

When I got home from the hospital, I was wiped out. Even though there’s truly no place like home, I caught myself missing the hospital bed just a tiny bit, mainly the magic button that changed positions like I was royalty.  I tried lounging on the couch and then the bed, but nothing felt quite

Recovery Room   The next thing I knew, I opened my eyes in the recovery room, and a nurse asked me how much pain I was in, on a scale from 1 to 10. I said, “Maybe a solid 5 or 6,” because, yep, something had definitely gone down in my belly area, but honestly,

Key Takeaways Mini gastric bypass surgery (also known as one-anastomosis gastric bypass or mini bypass surgery) is a bariatric procedure that involves creating a small gastric pouch and connecting it to the small intestine in a single anastomosis. This technique bypasses a portion of the small bowel to restrict food intake and reduce calorie absorption,

Since I’m a certified overthinker and not exactly the biggest fan of hospitals, I figured that the more I knew about what was going to happen on surgery day, the easier it would be to handle. So I went deep-diving into the internet but surprisingly, I couldn’t find many clear answers. That’s why I’m documenting