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Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is restrictive and malabsorptive. You get a smaller stomach pouch, which attaches lower down your small intestine. In these forums, talk about dumping syndrome, nutrient deficiencies, weight loss, the bypass diet and complications. Forums are for pre-WLS patients and those already have the RYGB.

8,724 topics in this forum

  1. When I went for my surgery, I wish I brought/had......?

    By DadtoSuperG,   
    • 1 reply
    • 6 views

  3. September bypass buddies??

    By MissPoodle,
    • 393 replies
    • 5,606 views

  4. What to order when you aren't drinking alcohol

    By elcee,
    • 0 replies
    • 9 views

  5. I feel thirsty so much.

    By Manoja_Madhumanthi,
    • 0 replies
    • 9 views

  6. Time off

    By Tim A,
    • 7 replies
    • 296 views

  7. Birth control pills and blood clots

    By kimberlymi,
    • 7 replies
    • 315 views

  8. How do you know when your full?

    By Auroragirl4489,
    • 13 replies
    • 349 views

  9. What is the Norm?

    By FaithandHope,
    • 10 replies
    • 188 views

  10. The link between high protein diets and cancer

    By Creekimp13,
    • 16 replies
    • 163 views

  11. Post surgery downfall....

    By RenegadeAngel,
    • 3 replies
    • 78 views

  12. Revision Band to RNY Bypass

    By Mizzhappygolucky,   
    • 11 replies
    • 189 views

  13. Couping With Tight Days Pouch Days...

    By ellie123,   
    • 8 replies
    • 256 views

  14. October Bypass

    By irishgal21,
    • 106 replies
    • 2,103 views

  15. November Bypass?

    By Serifa,
    • 90 replies
    • 1,226 views

  16. Frustrated

    By Lynnash2323,
    • 8 replies
    • 182 views

  17. I thought it would be more clear...

    By Separ1418,
    • 19 replies
    • 616 views

  18. Do sugar substitutes cause dumping

    By elcee,
    • 9 replies
    • 139 views

  19. Pain post op

    By Mixedemotions,
    • 2 replies
    • 108 views

  20. Hydration and Vitamin Tools , Portioning.

    By BRYCE86,   
    • 4 replies
    • 119 views

  21. It's time! Pics included

    By Beautiful Diamonds,
    • 5 replies
    • 153 views

  22. Surgery in 30 mins.

    By Jakesoldlady,
    • 17 replies
    • 197 views

  23. Nausea after surgery...what is your experience?

    By MissPoodle,
    • 26 replies
    • 668 views

  24. 6 week post-op update

    By AlteredReality,
    • 8 replies
    • 462 views

  25. West Michigan Lake Drive

    By TheMarine79,   
    • 4 replies
    • 75 views

  26. How fast can I bounce back?

    By jpginny ,   
    • 13 replies
    • 285 views

  27. What they won’t tell you after gbp

    By E.S,
    • 41 replies
    • 1,967 views

  28. NSV

    By Fluffy Grandma,   
    • 15 replies
    • 445 views

  29. Smelling Sewage Constantly

    By Happyhealthy,
    • 13 replies
    • 462 views

  30. Got my surgery date!

    By DollfaceD,
    • 2 replies
    • 73 views

  31. Eating after RNY compared to eating after a band

    By elcee,
    • 13 replies
    • 422 views

  32. 1 week post-op...Feeling good, just sick of the liquid diet

    By Twism44,
    • 3 replies
    • 164 views

  33. Update: cleared for surgery!

    By nedmanders,
    • 2 replies
    • 77 views

  34. Teriffying experience blockage of food

    By E.S,
    • 39 replies
    • 1,440 views

  35. Marginal/anastomotic ulcer anyone?

    By eudys3,
    • 39 replies
    • 1,027 views

  36. Pittsburgh Pa

    By Rabear,
    • 89 replies
    • 7,715 views

  37. Where did/are having your surgery

    By Carol Gray,
    • 32 replies
    • 812 views

  38. Gas

    By Mudgy6,
    • 2 replies
    • 121 views

  39. Hydration and exercise after bypass

    By GettinSkinnywithit,
    • 7 replies
    • 467 views

  40. Gallbladder Removal Question?

    By SummerEssence,
    • 12 replies
    • 408 views

  41. I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?

    By Pam Peltz,
    • 190 replies
    • 9,533 views

  42. Feeling Down

    By LovingMeTiffani,
    • 8 replies
    • 154 views

  43. Getting to eat real food - What does you diet look like?

    By shoregirl75,
    • 2 replies
    • 150 views

  44. The process to get to surgery

    By TheMarine79,
    • 10 replies
    • 226 views

  45. Eating on the road (Travel)

    By CyclicalLoser,
    • 9 replies
    • 207 views

  46. 10/29 Surgery

    By marly18,
    • 10 replies
    • 187 views

  47. Surgery date 10/29/2018

    By BRYCE86,   
    • 15 replies
    • 305 views

  48. Had my sleeve surgery yesterday!!! (10/10/18)

    By oct102018,
    • 8 replies
    • 190 views

  49. Awaiting to have Gastric Bypass Surgery

    By Deana Bonner,
    • 4 replies
    • 157 views

  50. January bypass buddies??

    By MsTipps,   
    • 743 replies
    • 21,656 views

  51. Post op

    By lisagonzrn123,
    • 5 replies
    • 178 views

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    • CrankyMagpie

      CrankyMagpie

      I'm going to hit my stall now. I can tell, because 1) almost everybody stalls when they start moving on to real foods, in addition to the liquids, and 2) I'm at 302 pounds, lol, and the scale knows I want to see the 2 in the first digit.
      I'm fine. It's not going to freak me out or really even upset me. Honestly, I could stand the reconfiguration of inches that always comes with a stall, for me.
      I'm posting here in between bites of refried beans, which (knock on wood) seem to be going pretty well for me, so far. I'm so happy. Between ricotta (with a little sauce and a little seasoning) and refried beans (with a very small amount of low-fat cheese melted in), I can live without chewable foods for a pretty long time. (I'm also eating yogurt and ricotta cheese.) I do want to upgrade to the ricotta bake, because it has better protein and might cut down the number of protein shakes I need in a day. It's probably a bit more firm than ricotta alone, so I held off at first, but I think it's time, don't you? Plus, my spouse can put it over pasta and enjoy it with me.
      I'm eating 2.5 ounces of ricotta in a serving and maybe that much in beans? (this is my first attempt, but that's how much I served myself) I can eat 4 ounces of Greek yogurt in half an hour, which feels like a lot before the 2 week anniversary of my surgery. But I still haven't really figured out my body's "full" signal. I felt a little sick and stopped eating, one time, which made me think I'd overdone it. Other times, I just take tiny bites, sometimes a few minutes apart, for half an hour. And then I refrigerate or throw out what's left, because that was the guidance the nutritionists gave me. But other people talk about a sore shoulder or something as their signal, and I haven't found that yet.
      I guess it'll come with time and practice.
      · 4 replies
      1. CrankyMagpie

        CrankyMagpie

        Prediction: ACCURATE! I was up .2 this morning. Here's hoping my thighs are smaller after this stall, so I can finally wear smaller pants. (The waists of pants that "fit" are too loose, but the thighs are still tight. And belts are uncomfortable on my incisions.)

      2. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Don't talk yourself into a stall. They're common, but not everyone has them early on. I honestly haven't had one yet. I've only had 3 "up" weeks in almost 8 months and none of them was from a stall. (One was from vacation, two were recovering from losing 13 lbs in 10 days because I was prescribed too much diuretic and ended up dehydrated in the er ☹️) You're unique, just let it go.

        It is early for you to recognize a "full" signal. Pretty much all the foods you're eating right now are sliders that just pass through your pouch. Other than the refried beans, most of them won't stay long enough to trigger a "fullness" feeling. Don't worry, it will come. You're doing great!

      3. CrankyMagpie

        CrankyMagpie

        If it's a stall, it's only in comparison to the ridiculous speed with which I lost during immediate pre- and post-op. I'm still down like half a pound from when I posted this. (Half a pound in four days is slow for this stage of the journey, but it's still good!)

        Thanks for the reassurance! It's good to be told I'm doing well. ❤️

      4. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Yeah, we love that non-linear weight loss when we have a 4-pound week. Not so much with a 1/2-pound week. I only weigh twice a week (and only write it down on Saturday) in an attempt to keep the insecurity monster at bay 😉

    • Leia

      Leia

      211!!! Randomly super excited to have read that on the scale this morning! It almost doesn't feel real!
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    • AshMarie794

      AshMarie794

      Haven't hit a stall but this week with only a 2 lbs loss after hitting the gym for 5 days is really getting to me.
      · 2 replies
      1. GB in CA

        GB in CA

        I had a stall for 2 weeks, lost a couple pounds, then started the gym and now I'm stalled again!

      2. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Think of your gym time not for weightloss but as preplastic surgery. I promise the more you work out (whether you lose fat or gain muscle through it) the better your skin tone, tightness and elasticity will look in the long run... (Learning that now, too late after taking a break from the gym during a recent very active losing phase, I HAVE TO GO BACK)...

        YOU'RE DOING GREAT!!!

    • GreenTealael

      GreenTealael

      Alright. No more adulting. Burned my nose, broke my espresso maker (officially), stubbed my toe, and cracked my phone screen all before 8am.
      Going back to bed.
      · 2 replies
      1. AshAsh1

        AshAsh1

        Ouchhhhh. Virtual hugs for sure!

      2. sillykitty

        sillykitty

        I'd definitely be done for the day! Back under the covers and Netflix for sure!

    • GreenTealael

      GreenTealael

      Bought fleece lined tights today. I really need fur lined pants...
      · 5 replies
      1. MargoCL

        MargoCL

        I love my fleece lined tights.... :)

      2. sillykitty

        sillykitty

        Hmmm .... tell me more about this?? I'm a Cali girl, but spend a lot of time in colder climates. I like the idea of these!

      3. FluffyChix

        FluffyChix

        See. I read this ^^^ as, "I'm a Call girl..." and I'm like, well, I bet plenty of call girls would appreciate the thermal effect of fleece lined tights. :D

        Here you go! Trying to wrap my head around these, btw, but in Houston Texas, there are about 2 weeks in February when I would possibly need them. :D

        https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=347672022&CAWELAID=120299900001964849&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=59094339069&CATCI=pla-531501973658&tid=onpl000017&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=CjwKCAjwu5veBRBBEiwAFTqDwZCZW-TNnHzknUG7ykj-uqnaeGPZJDiQEzWXOD9gThPJZrcfbRxkdxoCcMsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

      4. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Ahahaha eyes playing tricks on us!

        They are thicker than regular opaque tights and are just so cozy...

      5. sillykitty

        sillykitty

        Ok ... I have some in my Amazon cart .... :)

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