Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

I have a soon to be 4 month old who I am pumping for...will I still be able to do that post op? Will it take too much out of me? Will I be able to consume enough fluid to continue? Anyone have a similar experience?

Hey, I'm having my surgery in a couple weeks and want to know if anyone has worked from home after their surgery? I have just come back from annual leave and this surgery is kinda fast moving and I didn't expect to be booked in so fast. I can't take any leave so planning on working from home. I'm just worried I'll be so sleepy

I recently found out that after gastric bypass you're more susceptible to Kidney stones. Has anyone experienced them? It's one of the reasons we need to drink so much water each day and limit processed foods.

Hello everyone today is the first day of my liquid diet .I didn't think it would be this hard but it is the first day honestly I think it's a mind thing because I knew it was coming I knew I would have to go on a liquid diet b4 my surgery ?So what you crying about well I'm still a mother have to cook for the little ones still right but I tell you what I'm going to give into it because I can I've waited 2yrs to have this surgery I'm not going to give up now food will be here still after my surgery (That's me self motivating myself)[emoji27][emoji27][emoji22] R4C?

I am 16 days post RNY. I am doing well, but having severe nausea every few days. I'm scheduled to return to work Monday, but I worry about feeling this ill. Does the nausea go away, or will I continue to have these bad episodes? RNY 6/27/17 Female, Height: 5'4" Highest Weight: 280 Surgery Weight: 218 Current Weight: 205 Goal Weight: 150

Hi there! About 4 months out and I am slacking hardcore on my vitamins. Has anyone had experience with liquid vitamins? Brand? Advise? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my surgery on March 3, 2017, and I am feeling quite depressed now. Starting to wonder if this was a gigantic mistake on some levels. I cannot find foods that agree with my pallet or tummy. I just didn't think I would have such a difficult time. I have tried salads, but the dressing don't agree. I am so sick of chicken, fish upsets my stomach..etc etc. If anyone has any help or time to talk and help, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm only eating 1-2x in a day.

Hi, I'm a week out from surgery and confused as hell! If anyone is able to help me and lead me in the right direction I'd be eternally grateful [emoji8] I had my surgery in Belgium and live in the U.K. So I'm finding it hard to navigate when/what/how regarding intake and was never given any advice about daily protein targets... [emoji33] Any advice or support very welcome! Thx

Hi, I have never done a support group before so this is kinda scary to me. I had my bypass over 12 years ago. For the most part I have done well. My lowest weight was 140. Since then I have had 3 pregnancy's one which included a set of twins. I never gained much weight 15 lbs max for single preg and I only gained 30 with twins. I am older now 43 and have gained some weight back. 35 lbs if we are being honest. I have drank pop and have eaten things I probably shouldnt of. Is there a way after all this time to jump start my weight loss again? I have been trying to eat healthy and working out 3-5 x weekly at the gym. Just started keeping food diary again. I …

Prayers have been answered!!! Ball is in my court now! Must lose 25lbs in 30 days!! Let's Gooooooo!

Confidence just radiates within me nowadays [emoji41].

I'm 4 weeks after Surgery and I feel like the only thing I can eat is yogurt , sugar free Popsicle's and a 1/2 cup of smoothy with protein powder. Am I ever going to get to enjoy food again? I know smaller portion size is the main problem why we get overweight, but I cant even eat anything!! I'm so emotional and feel I cant get enough calories in to even feel mentally normal. Any advice ??

Height 5'8 starting weight was about 250 lowest was maybe 179/180 now I'm usually a steady 195/190. Goal was 180 but I kind of felt too thin. Measurements used to be 38-35-40 now they are I think 36-34-38 kind of boxey sometimes downfall I started drinking liquor in April 2015/ def had different effects didn't wait the year. I'll stop sometime but could still finish a pint. I'm trying to cut back I know overall even without the surgery it's not good to do every other day. gas and bowel movements YUCK I've only sharted on myself once or twice and that was in the first month. But the foul smell at times I feel I still eat like before, I lol eat like 1/2 th…

Here I am....awake at 12:35.....have to leave in about 3 hours and surgery is scheduled for 7:30am. I am excited, anxious, nervous.....a whole smorgasbord of emotions...but mostly I am glad that my long wait is coming to an end and I can start working on the "new me".

I had the bypass surgery done June 28th. About a week after I started having issues with drinking fluids. Whenever I drink and it hits my stomach I'm in severe pain. No matter the amount or temperature it hurts so bad. I have gone to my doctors office 3 times already to get iv fluids because I have been so dehydrated. The second trip I went straight to the er from the doctors office. Anyone else have this happen to them and what did your doctor say? My doctor scheduled me for an endoscopy for this Friday. I was supposed to have been back to work 2 weeks ago and just haven't been able to stay because of the pain.

As I'm losing weight and feeling great, I was hoping that working out will rid me of my muffin top, so in the future, I would not require a panniculectmy. Anyone out there that didn't have a bunch of loose skin hanging down after all the weight loss? any advice for how to get rid of that loose skin from the belly without surgery? ??

Hello, I'm planned on heading to college to get my BSN to become a registered nurse After my WSL. But recently I've been having doubts, because I know my whole body will be different afterwards. Even though currently it's easy for me to stay up hours at a time at night that might not be the case after the surgery. I'm going to be having gastric bypass and I just wanted to know if there are any nurses who have had the surgery and are working right now and if they could give me some feed back. I don't want to waste four years of my life working towards the goal of a job my new body won't be able to handle.

Hi all, I am a newbie on here and this is my first post so thank you in advance to all that reply. I am hoping to get some advice or support on Gastric Bypass. I am 250 lbs and my goal weight is about 150. I have not had my surgery yet but depending on my decision, it will either be scheduled for July 24th or August 9th. I originally scheduled my consult because I was interested in getting the Sleeve with Hernia Repair, but my doctor is recommending that I get the Bypass since I have severe GERD with Barrett's Esophagus. He was especially concerned with the Barrett's diagnosis. So... I was mentally prepared for to move forward with Sleeve, and am now hav…

I just had my surgery 2 days ago and yesterday I was able to get all of my fluids and no problem. I was walking around every hour and got sent home. Today I woke up feeling super full and bloated. Just by looking at my stomach it's very swollen which I'm sure is to be expected. But I am struggling getting my water in today. I have been sipping on the little medicine cups but I feel like I'm going to pop. I'm also having an issue with my eyes focusing when I look at my phone or any writing on paper. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Got excited to eat purée foods for the first time and over did it on a meal. Dumping is no joke and I will not be experiencing that again. Throwing up and this feeling of food going up in down was very painful and lasting for about an hour.

HI Everyone, New on this site. Would love to have a weight loss buddy. Someone to talk to or walk with here in the area. Some history. Had a RNY on July 11th this year. I was a revision from sleeve to bypass due to chronic GERD. My highest weight was 340. My lowest weight 165. Regained some weight over 10 years, but kept 2/3 off. Reflux, menopause and having a chronic autoimmune disease with lots of fatigue plus eating too much due to reflux caused the gain. Back to the basics again and hope to get to an all time low. HW 340 LW 165 CW 207 Goal: 145

Left hospital on Tuesday with no pain but I think I over did it walking too much and was in bed the rest of the day. Hope it gets better. How long does pain last?

Just had my last appointment with my surgeon and I will be having my surgery on July 27th. It all just got really real. I'm very nervous and excited at the same time. Anyone else have the same date or one close to it? Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey i really need help if you can mention a dr it will be great here is my story I had gastric bypass surgery since 2012 everything was okay till last September 2016 anyway my weight suddenly increased in 3 months up to 30 kilos i was 65-70 and in jan 2017 i became 90-95!! I went to the dr complained he said i messed it up so i said maybe i kept a journal of my eatings, plus i hit the gym and i didnt lose weight but in fact i gained weight per day!!! Like a kilo my feet and hands most of times are itchy and swollen and i get severe water retention i use tablets daily ti jus keep the water out, im so tired and frustrated my surgeon didnt ask for any medical analysis i t…

Long story short, at my heaviest in 2012 I was nearly 600 lbs. Came down to 561 during preop diet and was sleeved in December of 2012. Dropped to 365 and have hit a very bad plateau for almost two years now. I bike about 15 miles every week, am very active, and try my best to watch my diet. Recently had an upper GI to see if my sleeve has stretched which it has not. I now have approval from Kaiser to convert my sleeve to a bypass and am currently enrolled in their mandatory 12 week Options program. Anyone have any input/experience with going from a sleeve to a bypass? What can I expect in terms of recovery? Is the gas pain just as bad/worst? What about dumping? …

I called the surgeons office and let them know I'm going with rny over sleeve. I have one more visit with the dietitian and then everything will be sent to insurance. SOOoooo NERVOUS!!!

Trying to find a buddy i can talk to i am 28 yrs old and i would love to b able to talk to someone my own age and going through the same process.. its nice to talk to someone going though the same thing. Sent from my SM-S120VL using BariatricPal mobile app

This morning I got the call for scheduling! I go in for pre-op tomorrow morning and my surgery is scheduled for August 7th! I'm finally starting to get nervous and freak out a bit!

RNY Bypass was 2 weeks ago today. Can't believe how far I've come in just two weeks! My surgeon has food "phases" each lasting two weeks. Phase 1 postop is liquid only (No liquids on day of surgery, water on 2nd day after upper GI confirming no leaks, & then ease into protein when possible. Jello, yogurt, and Pudding are okay in this phase. Phase 2 is "Very Soft Foods" & that starts today! My first meal is 1/4 of Egg Beaters. Fingers crossed!

8 days in from second surgery and all is well. Down 14lbs from my surgery day. In the beginning, I was ok with pureed food. Getting it down with no problem and getting in about 2 ounces before I am full. With the premier protein(which I thought I couldnt have until 2 months post op)I can get in a little more than 2 oz. Even 4 oz the other day. Now im bored with pureed food& sometimes I dont even feel like eating it so I turn to my premier protein. More so now than the past 2 days. Changes and food aversions taking place rapidly. Overall I feel good. Its sometimes a battle to have to wait to drink water but its going well. iamready4this

So... This morning I achieved my first personal goal: the scale finally went below 200! I have finally entered Onederland and I could not be any prouder! I still have a long road ahead of me, but I could not have achieved this small victory without this surgery. Despite all the trials and tribulations, thos was so worth it!

Hi everyone ! I know there are some typical times when stalls happen after surgery. I had one at about 4 weeks and it lasted a few weeks! Now I am just coming up on 4 months and I have been fluctuating between the same 4lbs for at least 2-3 weeks. Is this another normal time? I'm so afraid I just STOPPED losing now ! Any info/ advice is welcome. Oh and my hair is falling out like crazy!! Anyone have special shampoos that seems to help ? Thanks !!

Dr. Noora Kanerva from the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden, and colleagues analyzed data from the Swedish Obesity Study (SOS), a more than 30-year investigation comparing bariatric surgery with conventional treatments for obesity. In particular, they were interested in learning whether the short-term dietary changes a person made after bariatric surgery (i.e. in the first six months) might be predictive of the long-term (10 years) success of the procedures. In part, their interest stemmed from the observation that about “20-30 percent of obese patients do not achieve successful weight outcomes after bariatric surgery.” Their concept was that the ability to ad…

Hi am on my last 8lbs before my weight loss goal... But i dont know what else to do amy recomendacion.... Am on the approval step waiting for insurance to accept Sent from my LGMS428 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 32 and had gastric bypass 2/16/17 and am down 90 lbs. I'm looking for someone around my age that would like to text or Facebook to keep each other on track.

Looking for buddies in Little Rock?

Has anyone NOT met the mandatory weight loss prior to surgery? If your surgeon or insurance requires you to lose "X" amount of weight, and you did not, what happened??

Hi everyone this is my first time posting here so hopefully I'm doing it correctly. I'm just over a month post op and I have not been doing well with my weight loss. I feel like I can eat more than I should and I haven't lost any weight in two weeks now. Any suggestions? I'm scared that I've done something to mess myself up and that now the surgery was pointless

Hello all! I was wondering if there are any vegetarian or vegan peeps out there who had the bypass? I have a few questions for you. Were you vegan/vegetarian before surgery or did you switch your diet after the surgery? I noticed any time I eat any type of animal protein it sits very heavy in my pouch and it causes some pain... Not to mention that it does not matter how much I cook it, it always taste raw to me and it's quite disgusting. I don't have any problems with plant based protein though. So, I guess my next question is.... Is it possible to meet the protein requirements on a plant based diet? What does a typical day look like for you, food …

I am out 4 months of surgery I've lost about 45 to 50 pounds I still find it hard to leave the ice cream alone and sometimes chocolate I know in my hart that I shouldn't have it but in my head I say I've had the surgery and I shouldn't crave any of this but I still do. it's like it calls to me don't know if anyone else has this trouble with things that they love and crave. That its like it call to me and then I Break down and have it and then get mad at myself for it but then I say to myself I will do better tomorrow and try again the next day to do better I do try to get in some exercise by walking walking fast about three times a week if I can if it's not raining out …

I have surgery in exactly a week. I am ADD and have been on medication for it since I was a little girl. no one can really seem to give me a good answer about medication after surgery? I was taking 2 30 mg XR tablets but know that's too big for after surgery so I switched to instants which are still a little big? Did any one have this problem? How long after surgery did you start taking medicine again?

I had the lap and in 2011 and initially had success, but about a year ago I began gaining weight back. I am heavier now than before my surgery. I am looking at Dr. Green in Tijuana, Mexico (Florence Hospital) for my revision. I just wonder if anyone else has used him or this hospital. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Anybody going through the Kaiser in Irvine, CA ?

I got my insurance approval letter yesterday (it only took 2 weeks after the request was submitted). Needless to say I am very excited. Hopefully within about 3 weeks I can have surgery. I currently take 6 injections a day for diabetes and am looking forward to the day I am off all medications. I also have issues with ED so I am hoping after I am off all meds and drop a bunch of weight that area gets better also. This is the 2nd time being in the program. The first time was 2 years ago and about 2/3 the way thru my insurance changed to a policy that didn't cover it so I had to stop after being in the program about 5 months. This past January I purposely switche…

I'm a week post op and looking to find anyone else in my area who is or has been going through this... it'd be great to chat to someone. I've kept this a secret from everyone apart from my hubby and it's tough [emoji853]

November the 14th 2013 I had Gastric bypass. I was 380lbs and got all the way to 170lbs. Just last year till now I have gone to 220lbs. What happen? How do I fix this? I feel fat, ugly and so disgusted with myself. I want my size 8 pants to fit again. Instead I'm in size 12. Also I have so much loose skin on my stomach I wish I knew of a place that wasn't so expensive for surgery I think that's another thing that's been getting to me lately too. Any advice? [emoji45] Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everyone, I am in the very beginning stages of the this whole process. I went to my local Doctor to have the sleeve done and was told due to serve heart burn that I should do the bypass. He is sending me to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton Ma. When I told my friend she said she wouldn't recommend going there. But I know every department in a hospital can be different. SO my question is, has anyone gone through this hospital for WLS and how was the experience? Thank you for your replys

I had my first close encounter with dumping syndrome today. For those who have never experienced it, let me warn you... Nothing, no amount of literature, absolutely nothing prepares you for the sheer horror that is dumping syndrome. Worst part is that there's nothing you can do about it, you just have to ride it out on your own... The pain, the tears... Wow... I was not expecting it!

Hey all! I'm looking for a sleeve buddy that's going to this alone as well. I'm just now going to all my appointments so I do not have a date yet. But it's the getting ready and prepped that I'm wanting help with and motivation to do so. If anyone would like to help out it would be ugh appreciated!

There are so many different post op diets, would anyone be willing to share their 4 phase programs. Also, did anyone start there vitamins right away.