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I am 6 days post opt and the gas pains in my right rib cage and right shoulder are killing me. I can't breath deep or barely move. I am walking, walking, walking but it doesn't seem to be helping. Anyone have some cures or ideas to make me feel better??? Please????

Im now able to eat solid foods my question can I eat bread?? Or stay away from it? N salads ?? Also when can I exercise?? It's hard to go to restaurants n don't know what to eat especially w friends.

Hi guys, this is my first thread. I was banded back in February and have had a number of personal issues, which have caused my band to be extremely tight thanks to stress. I've only lost a stone and half so far which to be honest is good I feel a little bit of a failure. My band is a 10ml. So I'm hoping weight loss should start coming off. Can anyone offer me advice with this as the internet just provides generic answers and I'm grateful to all fellow genuine banded people. Thank you xx

Hey all Caught up with my surgeon today and have been out on the pre-op diet tomorrow and surgery possibly in 3 weeks. Am really nervous but excited for the new chapter. Any feedback or ideas to help me through? Ps: am also new to this app :-)

I'm 37 years old I'm a single mother of two my current weight is 318 pounds have numerous medical problems I've had 11 surgeries and gastric bypass is about to be my 12th I'm so so excited about having this surgery is going to be a major major change in my life I'm looking to meet new friends and have helped along my journey with the process before and after

Hey everyone I just wanted to add a few photos - I'm exactly 2.5 months post surgery and it's really easy for me to feel like I haven't made much progress ... my sister has helped me document my progress and I wanted to share with you pictures we took yesterday. Big difference!

Hello everyone! I had gastric bypass on April 2nd, 2014. I was self pay so the whole process took just about a month from initial visit to going under the knife. During that time I read a lot on the process and tried to mentally prepare myself for the monumental event I was about to undertake. No amount of preparation could have got me ready for this journey I have begun. It has been the most difficult thing I've ever done and there are days when my head screams for the days when I could rely on my old addictions. But I look at the pain I felt everyday before my surgery and know the new hardships are worth it and that I have to be successful if I want to live healthy and …

Hi all! I am new here so let me introduce myself a little. My name is Roxanne, I am currently 30 years old. I live in Utrecht, The Netherlands with my boyfriend Huib and our 3 cats. I have a bachelor in communications, but am still searching for a job. So at the moment I spent my time working out, doing some volunteer work and reading books. it would be nice to meet others who are going on the same journey. My whole adult life I have been overweight. It was always hard to lose weight and when I was feeling bad and didn't really care I would gain again... Until I was nearly 340 lbs, then I was done. I called my health insurance and asked them which steps I had to t…

I had my RNY surgery on May 4th, 2004 to be exact. Like everyone on this site, my weight had been an issue for many, many years and this surgery seemed to be the only option I had left. In fact, a close friend of mine had the surgery before me and it was due to her positive experiences that I began looking into it. Ironically, at the time time I began investigating this surgery, my mother was a nurse working in bariatrics, working for the doctor I would later have the surgery from. I will be the first to tell you, that choosing surgery is a very personal choice. I do not think it is for everyone and feel one should look at all options before choosing surgery. I have n…

I am 28 y/o & from Peoria, IL. I'm married with 3 beautiful daughters and am a RN in the NICU in my area. My surgeon was Dr. Stephen Marshall. I had my surgery on Wednesday and came home today. I am moving well just sore and tired. Hoping to get guidance along the way and get ideas from others on staying on track and staying positive on hard days! I don't like depending on my husband for nearly everything right now so I am looking forward to recovering and getting into a routine!

Had my surgery on 7/21 at Amerimed Hospital in Puerto Vallarta by doctor Armando Joya. I'm 35 and have been curvy/plump my whole life. The last five years have seen me go from plump to outright fat. I'm 4'11 and XL sizes were getting snug. My mom had been hinting at me that I needed help. I knew I had to do something I realized when my neck and chin were so fat I had neck sweat and it was physically bothering me. Yet my BMI was only 35, not enough to be covered by insurance. So I went the self pay route. I conversed via email with Dr. Joya and the nutritionist and along with the questionnaire we decided on the sleeve. I had lost about 10lbs on preop diet when I wen…

[ I just have to share. Four months and 80 pounds gone!

Had to go back to liquids the last few days. Still feels tight in my chest. Going to stay on liquids a few more days. I am feeling better though.

I had my surgery July 7th I travelled to Mexico this was the best decision of my life great doctors wonderful service and cost affective I am doing well with no complications anybody want to know more about Mexico just ask Richard

I am 5 months out and have lost 55 lbs. I have hit a plateau. I haven't really lost in the past 3-4 wks. I have signed up for My Fitness Pal but I don't know how to use a lot of things on it, especially for my smart phone (Android). any suggestions/tips would be most appreciated both for using My Fitness Pal and how to break the plateau.

Is using oxyelite pro safe after having gastric bypass surgery i have gone under the knife on 2012 is it safe now to take fat burner coz its difficult to lose the final 10 kilos on my own

Is it safe to use oxyelite a fat burner after goin under the knife i had the gastric bypass surgery on 2012 now i gained 10 kilos wanna get rid of them with workouts and oxyelite is it safe??

I AM 7 WEEKS OUT AND I EXERCISE EVREYDAY ---I DO ZUMBA 3 TIMES A WEEK , I HAVE A FITNESS TRAINER, AND I DO CARDIO/WEIGHTS THE OTHER DAYS. I FIND MYSELF HUNGRY SOMETIMES, BUT I THOUGHT THAT I WASNT SUPPOSED TO GET HUNGRY -- DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS ISSUE?

I read on here about the Bariatric Choice website where you can order tons of stuff that is high in Protein. I ordered Vegetarian Joe (like sloppy joe), Spicy cheese and Pasta, chicken and Vegetable Cream Soup, and a variety sample package. I love the Vegetarian Joe, but haven't tried anything else yet. It came in 2 days and was reasonably priced. I just wanted to let anyone interested know that they sent me to a link where I can refer people and they (and me) can get $20.00 off their first purchase. If you're interested, send me your email address and I'll send you the referral link. Less than 2 weeks until my surgery! Can't wait!

I am now under care by my general doctor for low blood sugar. I've been having symptoms for months and we finally came to the conclusion that I have low blood sugar levels and have to be watched for the next couple of weeks with recording everything I eat and take my blood sugar levels 4 times a day or when I feel symptoms. I have now carry hard candy for if I'm out and about I have something with me to bring the blood levels back up quickly. This is unnerving to say the least and if you are having the same problem what are you doing about it? I hope this is going to be manageable and not get worse. This is crazy because I had type 2 diabetes and that's one of the re…

As a 20 year old trying to figure myself out, I have to say gastric bypass was the best decision I ever made for MYSELF. For the first time I decided to help me, & boy has this decision turned my life in a completely different direction. I am stronger as an individual because of the hardships I endured after this surgery. I have gotten to know myself in so many ways now that I cannot hide behind mountains of food. Doing this took such courage, & having no support was the hardest part. To this day I still get criticized but guess what? I DONT CARE! & I've never actually meant it when I say that, but this time I do. The confidence I have can't be shut down. I fe…

I know we shouldn't compare ourselves to others but its hard not to. I lost 10 lbs preop and only 12 post op. Seems like everyone else is doing so much better .I'm struggling to get 800 calories a day. Sorry just venting!

I Been On The Liquid Diet For Three Days Now And Its Not Really As Bad As I Thought It Would Be , Maybe Because I Am Used To Them Because I Been On Them For Some Time Now But Can Some One Share With Me How They Felt . I'm Getting Sleeved AUGUST 13 Anybody Else. ?

Hello, i need to know if im eating too fast and if that plays a role in feeling bubbly bloated all day. Im so sad rt now and cant stop crying. Ive been feeling like crap for the past 3 days. I just want my stomach to feel as good as it did 1 week post op. Idk if its the vitamins, dairl products, protien shakes, cream soups, or eati.g too fast but im just really sad and had multiple crying spells today. I just want to feel better. Its not pain just continuous uncomfortable bubbly bloating.

I am in the waiting zone after having completed all my requirement hoops for my insurance. I just want to get this journey going. Does or did the waiting make anyone else nuts?!?! I have been battling this damn weight for so long that I have this feeling that I need to get a move on you know? I am glad there are so many others out there who are where I am or have been where I am. All the support I can get will be great!

Im 2 weeks post op. I was looking forward to adding protien and yogurt to my diet but im not able to tolerate anything besides the clear liquid diet. Has this happened to anyone else? My stomach is bloated all day long when i try to incorporate protien shakes, dannon light and fit greek, diet v8, and fat free cream soups.

I am booked for my Sleeve with Dr. V Sept 8th anyone alse going arounnd this time. I am going alone so it would be nice know someone before hand... Fyi. I am 24 yo. Women 5.2 and currently 220. Lb SO EXCITED ITS FINALLY HAPPENING!!!

So I have been thinking about this for a while now. Prior to accepting the fact that I need bariatric surgery, I was of the mindset that surgery was the "easy way out". Yes, a 140 pounds overweight person thought this - a traitor in your midst!! JK. As I started this process, during orientation I had thoughts like "I can lose weight, I've done it before and I can do it again, so why am I here" and "I don't have any serious co-morbities so why am I here?" Then, after more thought I came to the conclusion that I have been overweight for most of my life, so if I could have/would have done it, I wouldn't be even contemplating such things. If I stay the way I am I WILL d…

I'm getting the sleeve today and I'm so nervous and excited at the same time! Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers

What a roller coaster of emotions this whole journey has been. All my records were given to insurance on July 3. Denied on July 15 for gaining on my 6 month of dr visits. My surgeon Dr Todd Eibes of Iowa Speciality Hospital did a peer to peer with my insurance Aetna today and he got it changed to ACCEPTED. start my pro op diet tomorrow and surgery on Aug 4th. Wow is all I have to say. Prayers answered!,

...I'm starting to get a little nervous. I took a lot of time and weighed all my options before finally deciding to undergo the sleeve. I know this is the right choice for me. I'm not worried about the surgery. This is more about how I will deal with how quickly I will (or won't) lose the weight, how obsessed I have always been with the scale (I weigh myself no fewer than three times a day), and whether I'll be satisfied with my progress. I have every reason to believe this is the very best thing for me. And I'm excited. I just hope I don't let my head interfere. I've been quietly reading the forums for several months now. Seems like a supportive group of people, I loo…

I just had the iBand placed 07/24/2014. Are there anymore like me out there? I am a 28 year old female. I am 4'11" my BMI was 33.5 My pre op diet weight was 172. My surgery day weight was 168. Today I am 6 days post op and I am at 165. Am I on this journey alone?

I had surgery on Monday. Happy and grateful!

Hello guys im 25 years old and i weight 380 im trying to do the surgery and im already in the process but i have hard time choosing the right bariatric surgery, i want to do the sleeve because it looks simple and clean and less cutting but every one is telling me to get the bypass because they say ill lose weight quicker so im confused because im scared of the bypass so what im asking is will i lose alot of weight and fast with the sleeve surgery has any guy with the same weight range as me has had the sleeve surgery and succeeded with it

My exercise has been lacking but today I got myself to our hiking biking trails. I walked 55 minutes which is about 3 mines. It was 96 degrees out and hot but I did it!!!! My lap band was put in May 15th and I have not consistently been exercising. Today was different. I knew I would feel good about myself for the rest of the day so I got to the trail and walked at a good brisk pace. I am so proud of myself. This morning my weight was up 3 pounds and I was not going to let that bring me down. Walking was the perfect thing to do to keep myself from feeling like I was starting to fail. I am so proud of myself. Just had to share!!

I have went through everything he has requested me to do.. He had me visit psych, I did that for a month and a half and the psych doctor approved me for surgery. He had me meet with several people over the last year to get things ready for surgery. I even have been doing calls with health partners for coaching..... His concern is that surgery will mess with my mental health..... I feel like in all reality it will help my mental health. I feel so discouraged that I did everything I was asked to do just to be rejected my my own surgeon. I have a seminar to go to at a different hospital in the cities area on Tuesday at 6pm..... Wish me luck!!

I had my last pre-op visit with my surgeon on July 15th and I was informed that everything would be submitted to my insurance company that day. However,I have been calling my insurance company and as of this morning they don't have anything submitted nor pending from my surgeon office.This afternoon the surgeon's office called me and said they were getting ready to submit to the insurance but their were some red flags that may possibly (strong chance) result in me being denied because my A1C is 13.7 and that's pretty high...so I will have to bring it down before they will approve me. I'm praying that I don't have to start this process over again. I feel so discouraged????…

I had my 3 month follow-up today. I am happy with my weight ! I am 204. I have to keep a better watch with my proteins, and my vitamins. I don't go back for 3 months. I wonder what I'll weigh. Everyone was pleased with my success so far.

I haven't been on a bike in probably 12 years. She's never seen me ride a bike. We just rode around on our street and went around the circle. Not a long ride because I need to get the seat raised, it's set for a shorter person. I might go on a trail with my step son sometime this week. I was so excited to not have to worry about being off balance, blowing a tire or looking like the Michelin man on a tiny bike.

Well! I'm 3 weeks post op I'v tried some eggs and within 2 or 3 small bites I get all yucky and puke! So I went back on liquids. Today I had a few tiny bites of chicken and got that pukie feeling again. This time I took slow deep breaths and the feeling left. Is anyone else feeling this way? Am I always going to feel like this?

Hi, my name is Sheri. i originally joined BariatricPal in 2007 before Lap Band surgery in Mexico (Nov. 2007, Dr. Acevez) but I didn't really get involved with the forum here, opting instead for a yahoo forum. I did lose quite a bit of weight with the band but I got way too tight and my fill nurses quit their services during that time and my husband lost his job, making a visit to a band doctor at $350 per fill impossible. So, I proceeded to eat around my band for the next 3 years and managed to stretch my pouch but good. I am now looking into revision surgery (Steven Hunter, Virginia Mason, Federal Way, WA) and I am trying to get my head in the game this time. I did learn…

My second surgeon visit is scheduled for Aug 13! I have completed everything so hopefully I will get THE DATE then! I am so excited! Please cross your fingers and say a little prayer! Thanks, Carol

I've started a blog to document my journey. Maybe this will inspire others as well, or if anything be something to read to not feel so alone. Check it out and give me some feedback I'd love to make some new friends! Https://Mynewbiglife.wordpress.com

So I went for a fill today and she only gave me .2 cc, so I am currently at 5.1 cc. I was really hoping to get at least .5 cc, but she refused. Said that she is afraid to over fill me. She wants me to cut out carbs completely and increase protein intake. I'm just so frustrated. I managed to go down to 153 from 288. Now I am back at 218. I want to lose the weight I gained because being sick and being given steroids in high dosage twice.

So I am 3 days out from my sleeve and have a few questions: Did anyone else have spasms after drinking liquids, especially cold liquids? The protein shakes that I loved before surgery are now repulsive. I tried yogurt this morning and did okay with it, what did everyone's immediate post op diet consist of? No one has told me how much I should be 'eating' at one time, does anyone know? How much weight did you lose your first few weeks post op? How long were you sore from your larger incision? I had 5 incisions, one of them larger which is the most tender.

So tomorrow marks one week since my surgery. I had the gastric sleeve done on last Thursday, July 24. I also had to have my gallbladder removed. The recovery has been horrible. I was released from the hospital on Saturday and three hours later had to go right back because of the pain. I wasn't expecting this to Be but in no way did I feel it would be this difficult. A coworker of mine had her sleeve done on July 11 and was back to work 10 days later. My doctor says that the reason I can't drink anything normally (post gastric sleeve normal )is because my sleeve is tight and there is a lot of swelling. I know I'm not hungry but my brain is telling me I want food! In the fa…

I hadn't told her because I only wanted those close to me to know. She can have trouble keeping secrets and I didn't want to burden her with that. And if she let it slip I knew she would feel guilty. Almost everyone in my family knows now, and my ex and his girlfriend know because they hacked my email. Long story there but I don't have to worry about them finding out now. So I told her, she was a little upset because she thought that I had a bad stomach disease even though I never said that. I'm just glad it's out in the open now and that she can ask me questions and I can tell her why I don't eat certain things. I feel relieved.

I am 7 days post op and feel pretty good! I am still a little soar on my right side. I have been walking every morning and getting as much protein as I can stand. The liquid bit is getting old but I will hang in there. I have only lost 8 lbs so far, I guess I need to do more walking.

IM so nervous

I will be 16 weeks post op on Wednesday 7/30. I began this journey in a size 22. I went this weekend to shop for jeans...Holy moly............................CAN YOU SAY SIZE 16????? I am so excited and overcome with joy. This has been a journey of ups and downs. It is the absolute craziest ride I've EVER been on. It is becoming more and more worth the "bad" parts everyday.