Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

I am working a few months in Little Rock. I had the gastric bypass and would like to join a group here. I have lost 120 in a year. Thanks in advance Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Do any of you use Herbalife post op?? If so, how's it going?

Has anyone had their bypass reversed ? Where there any complications afterwards ? I'm seriously thinking about getting mines reversed. I had my bypass done 7/27/17 and I have been sick every since I can't eat and the only thing I can drink is warm water and Gatorade. I can't drink protein drinks dairy or plant based they make me very sick I can't stop throwing up and there's literally nothing on my stomach and my doctors office isn't having much luck getting me to a gi specialist I already been to the e.r now I'm so weak n light headed every thing is trembling I'm going back to the e.r I'm so scared I may die from this bypass I really just want it reversed

I was sleeved on 8/14 & just got home from my 2 week post-op with the surgeon. Excited to see I am down 20 lbs in two weeks. Even more excited to start purees and soft foods today!!!! That first bite of cottage cheese was delectable. The first 10 days were rough for me, but my body has seemed to have adjusted somewhat. I'm feeling a lot better, almost like this may just be worth it. (If you had asked me on day 10, I probably would have chewed your head off--either from anger or hunger.) Here's to the next phase of my journey!

Week one is over and it was hard! I craved food mentally and then physically when I developed thrush. I had no idea I had it even with all the signs like hard to swallow pills and congestion feeling, coated tong, and intolerance to ensure and protein. Two days with nothing but Powerade and water was killing me. No one speaks about the hunger and food cravings in the beginning. I had my first pre op appointment today exactly 8 days after my gastric bypass. I will say my stomach feels great not too much pain other then the thrush issue. Good heads up if you do sugar free popsicles don't do the ones with the cream back to back. I did however have to change my liquids for my …

It is incredibly freeing to not feel the need to indulge in food. I have been so lucky to not expire either any cravings so far post op. I love being able to go to an ice cream shop with my family and just socialize with them while they have their treat. I know never feeling hungry will eventually fade, but I am encouraged be the healthy habits I have established to date. HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 230.2

Hi, I had a band fitted 6 years ago of which worked really well for first few years and then it all went horribly wrong. I had to have it removed early March of this year. I'm now free falling and I need to do something soon, before I pile every ounce back on! I've read up on benefits of both bypass and sleeve but hoping someone out there would just tell me what one to go for! Anyone? No..?? Ok...does either one's benefits outweigh (boom boom!!) the other?? thanks in advance! ?

Where are all you baby boomers? I had surgery on 9/24...two weeks ago. Down 40 before surgery...20 after...60 total. I did lots of prep before surgery (exercise...lean green diet 3 months...immense amount of research) . So glad i did...sailed through surgery and in only 2 weeks feeling great! We baby boomers are tough. I still have 100 lbs to go but have a new lease on life...never too old to learn...look out to my grandkids...her comes a new granny...lucky if you can keep up with her! (Spokane, Wa)

4 days post-op from gastric bypass. So far everything is healing up well and I have been compliant with all dietary limitations. Every single night, my dreams have been extremely food oriented, more than I've ever experienced before? Is this common? Thus far I've dreamt about: chocolate covered cinnamon rolls, making and eating homemade biscuits, crinkle cut fries, and deep fried cod? These things were all within the context of other things going on in my dreams..but it's all very vivid. Fortunately I'm not driven to actually want that stuff. But I am very aware of the fact that my stomach is "meh" about food, but my brain still hasn't quite synced up. And I'm not tak…

I'm supposed to take 1500 mg calcium citrate a day, and I'm really having a difficult time getting it in. I think part of the problem is that the pills are so big, and I need to take 2, 3x a day. I'm not crazy about the chews, because I'd really like to keep costs down. Anyone have any tips? I bought the powder, but that is 'grainy'... thinking of trying Calcium Citrate petites, but would have to do those 4x day...

So in 2012 I had the sleeve done in Mexico and was pretty successful initially. At that time my highest weight was 270 and with the sleeve I lost almost all of my excess weight. However, after 2 years I ended up getting pregnant again and not long after giving birth separated from my husband. So, long story short, I battled a severe depression and not only regained all of my weight but added another hundred pounds to it! My highest weight was 361, and about 7 months ago I began looking into revising to a bypass. I was put on a 6 month doctor supervised diet, and lost about 20 pounds, and am currently waiting to meet with my surgeon. My insurance approved me so far, …

I have been going back and forth with the decision to get the gastric sleeve. I even have put off just getting the consultation. I really want to do it but I'm so scared. Mainly of the pain. :/ How bad is it? How long are you in pain? I have 2 kids at home (3 and 1). I want to do this for them so I am a healthier, happier mom. But idk if I can.

I'm very emotional and I feel like no one understands. I don't have anyone to talk to. I just want others opinions on what they would do if they were me...I had the Sleeve done 4 yrs ago. After having it I lost 117 pounds. Felt great was on cloud 9. Then got divorced and picked up drinking. Gained ALL of my weight back. Been and continue counseling. Have no desire to drink anymore. I was offered bypass by my surgeon. I am so scared of failing again. I have a 10 year old son, I'm scared of complications and being "rearranged". I'm worried because if I failed the first time, why wouldn't I fail the second time???? Please help. Would you do it?

Hi everyone I'm just curious as to the excess skin situations people have faced. I'm 23 and will be having surgery in a couple weeks. I know they say if you are younger sometimes it can bounce back a bit. Also depends on weight and all that though. If you guys have pics I'd love to see. If you had surgery to remove the excess please let me know your stories. How long you waited. Cost and any info you can give me.

Hello all, I had lap band surgery almost exactly 6 years ago. Initially weight loss was decent but I've had issues with the band since day one. I pb or vomit almost every meal. I have no fluid in the band and regained all the weight I originally lost. I started the revision process late April. I got approved by BCBS for gastric bypass last Friday. Surgery date Aug 28th. Pre op diet starting today. Wish me luck. I'm excited. Anyone else having a revision around the same time? Michelle Pre-op revision band to bypass Starting weight 275 Healthy BMI 154. Surgery date Aug 28th

I had my RNY on 8/23 and my biggest complaint is my belly pain Any time I move it feels like the inside stitches are pulling. I've been walking around and drinking, took some GasX. Does anyone have other suggestions?

Today I am 5 days post op so far this pain is out of control I'm feeling drained and a little lonely hopefully I can meet some people who are dealing with the same or even better where they can encourage me Im 28 in Brooklyn New York married with one son this is one of the most hardest things I've ever had to get through

So today I was informed I won't be able to do sleeve due to Gerd and hernia on my chest [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24].... so my doctor told me I have to do the Bypass... I'm very scared and confused anyone else went through this please share... my hw was 392 current weight is 332 goal weight 180... I trust my doctor but I'm just all types of confused and anxious [emoji30]

I am 10 days post-op and very discouraged about my weight loss. I weighed 318 before my pre-op diet. The day of surgery I weighed 305. I was thrilled about that. I came home from the hospital two days later and weighed 313! I realize that they pumped me full of fluids and that is why but it was rather depressing. Today I weighed myself and I'm 304. That's only 1 pound from my pre-surgery weight. It's just so discouraging. I've weighed this amount the last three days. I'm following my post-op diet to the letter. I'm getting in my water. I'm trying to move and walk as much as I can. It's so discouraging to be doing everything the doctor says and not really seeing results.

Hey everyone, i am new to this forum. I have band to bypass revision on March 24th of this year. I feel like I have hit quite a few stalls since surgery. I have lost about 49 pounds since surgery. While I'm happy with that I wish it was a bit more. I drink about 64 to 72 ounces of water a day and try to eat about 60 to 80 grams of protein a day. I broke my ankle late last year which I am still in the process of rehabbing so exercise isn't the best at the moment. Just curious if anyone else is hitting several stalls at 5 months out or if you have any ideas for breaking stalls? Anything worked well for you? Thanks so much in advance.

Hemlo, im 6 weeks post op, and since last week i started having some health problems i got a throat infection they gave me meds and i healed just fine but on the last day of treatment i got diarrhea this was 3 days ago, and today when im getting better of that the throat infection is back again. Anyone experienced something similar? Sent from my SM-N920C using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello family, One thing I have noticed is that I had my gastric bypass on may 25th I wait in at 306, I'm 5 foot 10, so I carry it well, I am now a total of 245 pounds once again. 5 10 athletic build and I feel great. Currently, I have been noticing left hip pain to the point that if I left my left hip up, I hear a little pop and lower back pain, but I noticed that my hips and my butt and my legs are so much smaller and I was wondering if anyone has had this problem.. Sent from my SM-G935P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Everyone, I'm having a band to bypass revision on 9/11. Anyone in a similar situation? I'm a mom, I work and I'm excited about this next chapter.

Hi everyone I'm new here, just looking for other UK folks that have had a bypass. I had my surgery June 20th by Mr Richardson with the hospital group in Bromsgrove. My surgery and first days of recovery happened to coincide with the hottest days of the year which was a killer (no air conditioning at the hospital). All going ok so far since I've been home, kinda struggling to eat 6 times a day with timing and such, feeling kinda tired after any activity. I'm looking forward to the purée stage, this liquid only is boring me to death, and I'm really looking forward to (kinda craving) actually chewing on something, is that normal?? Please feel free to add me on my fitness p…

Ive suffered from anxiety and depression which is crazy because i havent felt this good in years!!!! I signed myself up for mental health and they said it is very common after weightloss surgery as well as divorce/breakups and alcoholism. advice/ heard of/ going thru ANYBODY? Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi. My name is Deb and I had my gastric bypass surgery on Nov. 11, 2014. I'm looking to either start or join an "in person" support group in the Charlotte, NC area. As we go through this process, it's no secret that we have questions, have days of frustration, and sometimes just need to "vent" a little. I'm thinking we can meet either at the homes of those in the group on a rotating basis, or at some public location like a Starbucks or something similar. Anyone interested??? If so, please respond, and we'll see what we can get going. Deb

I'm 4 days post op and my sense of smell has gone through the roof. My husband had to take out the garbage twice a day or I get nauseous. My son's Mac n cheese never smelled so good. Is this normal? HW: 315 SW: 309 CW: 302 Surgery 8/14/17

Hi - just wanted to start a new thread for those of us who had our surgery last month. Hoping to get to know you guys. In the past, I've found on-line forums to be amazing support if we engage. Anyway - I'm one week post-op. Still having pain. Luckily, I'm not hungry. Trying to get in all of my fluids. Oh - and today was the first day I weighed what I did when I went in for surgery. I gained 14 pounds in the hospital. I know it's fluids, but wow! So hoping everyone is doing well.

If you are interested in a local, ongoing support group in a face-to-face environment, one is being formed in St. Louis MO. This is not affiliated with a hospital, doctor, or insurance; instead, it is to fill in the gap for those who want support but may not have these resources available. It will be facilitated by the following: Co-facilitated by Michelle C., who successfully shed 150 lbs. pre- and post- surgery. & Gayle Rose, certified weight loss management specialist, health coach and fitness trainer. We'll meet for an hour discussing support topics around weight loss surgery. First Meeting: Wednesday, November 2, 20167:00 PM to 8:00 PM St…

Good morning, oldsters! I'm Calanne from Pearland, Texas...near Houston. Let's get busy and show the youngsters how it's done! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I am three weeks out of rny surgery. I have this muscle pain on my right side below my incisions Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

I was getting along fabulously until at about 6 months I awoke from a deep sleep with the strongest bile in my mouth I have ever experienced. It reoccurred in a few weeks, then I started having stomach pains in my lower left quadrant, AND periodic heartburn during the day. My docs said it was two different problems: a) I needed to start a probiotic, and switch from tums and rolaids to prilosec for two weeks. I did this, and it worked for a week, then started again. Now I do Ranotine or prilosec nearly every day, and LOTS of ant-acids in between. My local (non-bariatric) doc says it may be for the rest of my life. I am starting to have more trouble eating, and …

I'm 5 months post op with RNY. I have been having terrible cravings for carbs.. and I can't seem to stick to my restrictions of 4 oz of food at each meal. I work at a movie theater where I have unlimited access to popcorn.. I am struggling with staying on track and need some support. I have lost approximately 76 lbs since surgery on 3/16/17. Any suggestions with how to get back on track would be excellent! Thanks!

Maintaining a strict diet is difficult, but more difficult when you have to travel to NYC! So many incredible places to eat. Obviously I can stick to the basics. Chicken/fish with veggies, salads etc. But does anyone recommend any places specifically!? thanks <3

Hello, I am just starting my journey - I am currently on a liquid diet to loose enough weight to have the surgery, and I think it would be nice to talk to some other people in the area. I know my hospital has a support group but they meet when I'm working. Any else around the area who might wanna talk or maybe meetup and talk? Or know of any support groups?

Hello there, I need some support here in making the decision to move forward with this. I am 33, so I guess this is a good time to start making a change, I'm impressed with the different age groups I see here. My current weight is 140kg, that's 308lbs, and I am 5 ft 8 inches male I have tried to lose weight all my life, I was an obese child all through my adulthood. The best I did was lose about 75lbs by working out and spending a ton of cash on fat burners and supplements. My whole life and personality is about being a big guy, whether it be fat or hulky, but big and intimidating is me, while being funny and sarcastic and a teddy bear on the inside, a care bear. Why do I…

Im 35 days post op. Ive only lost about 20lbs. Worried im not loosing enough. My starting weight April 2016 was 276, surgery weight was 218 February 1, 2017. Today im at 202, what gives. Only eating 800 cal average, getting my water and at least 60grams of proteins. I can eat 3-5oz meals average. Plus I exercise 4-5 days for 30mins. Is this not enough, or am i on a stall from the beginning? Any advice, females who can me a mentor ? Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App

I am three weeks rny surgery. I am having muscle pain on my right side since surgery. is this normal Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm POD #8 and I'm having this terrible empty feeling in my stomach. It feels like hunger pain but I have it even after I eat(drink). It goes away with pain meds but it's not really that kind of pain and I don't want to get addicted to the pain meds. I'm still on full liquids for another 3 days. Does this feeling ever go away? I just want to feel normal again. HW: 315 SW: 309 CW: 294 GW: 199 Surgery 8/14/17

I was wondering if anyone was or has gone/going through what I am going through. For the last year, I have been unable to eat almost anything. I have severe constipation and thusly am taking a rediculous amount of bowel protocol. That said, my tummy has been so sensitive. Even smelling food gets it growling rediculous and I feel like I could throw up instantly. I have tried every antiemetic and am really struggling to eat anything. In a day, I can barely get in 500-900 calories. I pretty much tolerate nothing. I have tried Fiber (hardest on tummy), Protein shakes, smoothies, protein, carbohydrates and there is nothing that doesn't make me want to throw up and lay down in …

I'm brand new to this website. I am 36 and have been on a diet since I was 10, you name it, I tried it. I just made my 40< BMI (Yay chubby me) last week, Dr approved me, and now am just waiting for the bariatric surgery place to call me. What can I expect now? I am in California with Blue Shield Access + ***. I know there are nutritionalist sessions (How many?) And a period of supervised diet (How long?)

I am wanted to know is there anyone else who has had a lot of ulcers after their bypass I have had 12 in 2 1/2 years please if you can help please let me know

So I got the bypass done on 8/17. I was freaking out before hand. Then, of course, it went just fine. I did have a pretty bad hiatal hernia that was repaired too. I felt restriction for the first time today when I got cream of wheat and was done after 11 spoons. Luckily I've had no nausea or vomiting. I'm taking in all of you guys' lessons on pacing and walking and sipping. Now I'm just waiting to go home and sleep! [emoji4]

My surgery is August 18th.....Drinking my protein drinks and doing ok. Kind of nervous but kinda excited.

I'm meeting my surgeon Dr Dilemans ( Belgium ) the day before my surgery next week ( OMG NEXT WEEK!!!!) He has operated on a few people I know . During emails he has suggested I may be better with the gastric bypass rather than sleeve due to having a lap band that had to be removed ( nothing to do with band complication of other surgery ) He said the bypass works much better after the sleeve but I'm worried it's a more complicated operation and with a bmi of 31 is it necessary to go for the bypass ? What would you do ?

May 28, 2015 was my RNY surgery date and I am utterly ashamed of myself!! All the reading, downright studying, changes I made to prepare for the surgery...all blown to heck! Even though my brain knows what to do, I am still far from planning my meals and I have regained 40 of the 60 lbs I lost! I know what, when and how much to eat/drink and exercise but somewhere between knowing what to and putting it in practice it gets lost. I have done the 5 day pouch reset 3 times and yes it works great until I start trying to make habits I can stick with. I am certain I have stretched my pouch and stoma...ANY IDEAS ON HOW I CAN RESET MY POUCH like I just had the surgery and give me …

Hi! I'm 5 days post-op and I'm on a clear liquid diet for 5 more days when i have my 1st week appointment with my doctor. The first few days i didn't feel the need of eating food but yesterday everything changed, i try to stay away when my family is eating because i can't stand watching them. I know this will pass and i only have one more week until i can have pureed foods but it's getting harder and harder. Of course I will not eat anything, I don't want to do anything that will hurt me. Also so far I've only been taking water with no sugar flavorings which I'm allowed, but i hated the taste of broth and I can only take like a tiny cup of it and jello has helped a bit bu…

I want to start having a green smoothie in the morning, but don't want to have too much sugar/carbs. I plan on adding protein powder as well. Anyone with RNY use green smoothies regularly? What do you put in and how much??

Hello I'm new to the forum and I am currently in the process of completing my prerequisites to get an approval from BCBS NY for VSG. I am 5'3" 31 years old and weigh 235 mostly bottom heavy (belly, legs, calves) and while that may not sound like a lot of weight it is especially considering my height. I'm starting to get anxiety as I haven't told anyone except my husband and a close relative because I think people will look at me crazy because I have somewhat of a curvy figure. My two biggest fears are that I will lose too much weight and it'll won't look natural and that I will have excess skin on lower body. My surgeon stated something like the elasticity in my skin wil…

Hi I am 2 weeks post op and I am walking 2 miles but afterwards I am so exhausted. So today I only walked 35 minutes instead of 48 and I am still totally exhausted. My Dr. said to walk 1/2 hour in the a.m and 1/2 hour in the p.m. Does anyone else have this issue with energy?