Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Hello all, I was banded 9/2009 and lost about 80 lbs (went from 250 to 170) in 18 months or so. I always had problems with getting stuck and vomiting/PBing, but I pushed through it. I started to have difficulty swallowing more and more, and after an upper GI study and endoscopy, I learned I had esophageal dilation and prolapse. If you aren't familiar, it means my esophagus was stretching out above my band and flopping over, creating a tiny pouch where food would get stuck. My lap-band doctor gave me a complete unfill, with the goal of letting it heal and then deciding what to do next. Next thing you know, I'm regaining weight. In addition to the personal st…

Hi! I'm new to this journey and would love a mentor and friend. I'm 29 living in Michigan, but grew up in Philly. I have a lot of questions and love to learn so it would be really fun for me to hear about your journey and also lend an ear back!

40 pounds gone!!!! A lot more to go though. Rny may 23 pre-op 273 sw: 265 cw:233

I am new to this support group. I am weighing 288 and been looking forward to having this surgery done for a long time now. I was very excited about being able to finally go through this process and finally be in track to a better living and healthy life. But now that my surgery is less than a week away, I am completely terrified. Just the idea of altering such an important part of my body is all of the sudden making me think twice about this surgery. I won't turn back now no matter what but, I was wondering if there's anyone that is feeling the same way and maybe some of you that have been through it already could tell me what to expect. My main worry for after the surge…

I was wondering if anyone has been having hot flashes since their surgery? If so do anyone knows what causes it? Help I can't take these hot flashes anymore Sent from my LGMS210 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my surgery in Jan of this year. Everything has been going great until this month. I have been having alot of sugar lows. Dangerous lows. For you all out there that have had to deal with a problem such as this. Is there any foods that help your sugar levels stay stable longer? I get tired of eating banana's all the time. Any suggestions? Thank you

Feels so good to get rid of that 2! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello all, Just out of curiosity, what is the average weekly/monthly weight loss for someone close to my size? I am 5' 1" and my pre-op weight was 241. My surgery was 6/1, and I am currently sitting at 200lbs. Just came out of a stall this week, I was at 205 for a few weeks, and magically the scale went to 200lbs overnight and it seems it is taunting me now..."Oh, so you wanna get below 200, huh? tell me again how that would be so amazing!"...I swear it says that to me every morning. So, it seems like I am losing weight. I am walking on my treadmill 45min/4 times a week and resistance exercise in off days, which I started today. I am finally taking all my multi…

My bypass surgery is scheduled for July 26th and I am inches away from calling my doc and cancelling the whole thing. I am 100% self-pay and am terrified of all the complications that I see and hear about. It took a lot for me to save the 22k for the surgery. I worry that complications could send me to the poor house. I am 5'5 240 and wonder if it's worth it. Is anyone else out there getting a full bypass via self-pay?

Hi all I'm new! I had a gastric sleeve in November 2015 and then 18 months later this week had a revision to a bypass due to sickness and terrible reflux Sent from my SM-G930F using BariatricPal mobile app

I have read about people (younger ones) experience mood swings because hormones are going crazy after surgery. Did any of you experience this or are we ok cuz of menopause? Sent from my SM-G730V using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone used plexus after gastric bypass?

Struggling!!! A whole year has gone by already and I have received more negative than positive from family and so called friends. Now I am concerned and feel ashamed because I have not lost as much as I should have. I did not even Celebrate my first surgerversery (sp). Just healing from two major surgeries at the same time (RNY & gallbladder) was enough but now I realize that the negative reactions sent me more into a depressive state. My starting weight was over 500, maybe there is a willing buddy out there who has been successful with losing a massive amount of weight too.

I've tried the chewable multivitamin and it made me vomit, i switched over to capsules and that too made me sick. HELP! any recommendations? can i try the gummies?

I need help with accountability and my struggle of eating.....I had a revision from sleeve to Bypass on May 30. In the past I have had 2 lap band surgeries....then lap band to sleeve in 2012....with not successful weight loss and recently the sleeve to by-pass. I have no issues with dumping......I ate a cookie to see how my body would react....nothing happened.....The only time I feel any type of discomfort is if I get too full...but it seems I can eat more than most folks who have had by-pass. I struggle with eating when I am not even hungry.......I have struggled with this issue for years which is one reason why my WLS have not been a success. I currently wo…

Hi All, I am still in the process of deciding between Bypass and Sleeve. My doctor and nurse tell me that Dumping Syndrome is not as common as the internet makes it out to be. I'd love to hear everyone's experience with this. Has anyone eaten a slice of cake or a cookie and NOT experienced dumping?

Hello! I'm one week post op. I realize that isn't that long and so this is all likely normal, but I'm nervous and started to go crazy worrying if it's not. I did fine in the hospital, but ever since I've been home I've had diarrhea. I wake up with it and a stomach ache every morning. It will hit me out of no where when I have or haven't eaten. And almost everything I eat makes me sick. I've backed off all milk products for the past 3 days and I thought that helped, but I still feel terrible and I'm scared to eat, because I'm scared to make myself feel worse. I'm getting about half my water in, and all of my vitamins. How long does this usually last? Is it normal? Shou…

So I finally got health insurance back in December, called and asked them if gastric was covered (before i picked this plan) it was not UNLESS medically necessary...so I went through 6 months of doctor visits, another month of the dietician, physiologist and surgeon appointments...everyone approved me and deemed it was medically necessary...so the day finally arrived to schedule surgery and send in the final paperwork to my insurance...insurance calls me and tells me I am denied because they won't cover it, said I was given the wrong information...so not only did I waste my time and money now I'm just stuck....defeated...sick of myself... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A usi…

Surgery went great. He found a hernia & repaired it. There was a lot of expected scar tissue since I had a lapband that was removed 4 years ago. Dr Nair said the scar tissue wasn't half as bad as he expected, so I got lucky. My question is about the JP tube drain. I've been stripping it, emptying the pouch a few times a day & measuring. But the pads around it get soaked through pretty fast. The drain fluid is relatively clear at this point. Not so much blood in it anymore. There's no odd odor,. Skin looks good. No fever. Would the pads getting soaked be something to call the doctor about tomorrow? Or just wait till my Thursday follow up?

My date is August 22 (trying to get a week earlier if possible). I've seen some people say they started earlier than two weeks for their liver shrinkage diet. What does it actually consist of? I haven't met with the nutritionist or had the one required class yet. Those appointments are in early August. I have an aversion to powdered shake type stuff so I want to know if it's possible to get premixed shakes. I would at least like to test different flavors.

I want to know if anyone has had excess skin removed or considering after gps. Sent from my SM-T377V using BariatricPal mobile app

So I've had many non surgery victories along the way but had to share this one... Forgot my bathing suit while meeting my hubby over at my parents house for a hot tub (they were out of town) and stopped in at Giant Tiger at 7:55 when they closed at 8. They had bathing suit tops and bottoms on sale for $7 each. Grabbed an XL bottom and a size 14/D top and got out of there before they closed. Here is comes....they fit perfectly! Never in my life have I bought a bathing suit in the regular sizes with out trying it on and it fits!! Loving life [emoji178][emoji178] I've lost 92lbs and I'm 1 pound away from onederland [emoji2][emoji2][emoji2][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322]

Hi. I'm 6 months out and having abdominal pain. No nausea or vomiting. I did overdue a few days ago. Could it take days to return to normal.? Should I try going back on liquids for a time?

It's definitely getting real now. I'm on day 4 of my surgeons required 2 week pre-op liquid diet. My pre-op appt is 7/6. Admit is 6am on Thursday 7/13. If I'm in the hospital for three days? Do you guys think I'll need much help at home after I'm released? My husband is usually working out of state in the summer. He's arranged to work in the area for at least two weeks postop, but he will need to go to work. My mom feels she should be here full time while he's gone. Some friends have said they can be available as well. I'm not the type to ask for help & don't even know what help I might need. So, this is me asking for your help in telling me if you needed anyon…

So I preface this with....I need a moment to vent. I'm not far into my journey, currently in my 6 month supervised. I was originally keeping a lot of this process to myself, partly because I didn't want to say anything only to find out the I wouldn't qualify. Partly because I was afraid of the various reactions. But based on conversations with my boyfriend I started feeling a bit guilty about the possibility of just springing surgery on my family and close friends. So with that I started to tell folks little by little and every reaction thus far has been completely unhelpful and depressing. I know most are reacting to concerns about "surgery" and associated dangers, but t…

Has anyone had the bypass have problems eating sometimes? I'm six months out and I've been having problems eating Sent from my LGMS210 using BariatricPal mobile app

I've just been approved for surgery on 7/18/17 in Virginia! If anybody is having surgery that day or near it feel free to comment or message me!

My friend had gastric bypass surgery 15 months ago. She has not had a good day since. I am so worried about her. Has been back to her surgeon and too many other specialists to mention. She cannot stand by herself for any length of time nor can she even sit up! She is extremely dizzy, lightheaded, and feeling as though she is drunk all of the time. The only time she has any relief is when she is lying down or reclining. All nutrient, neuro tests, etc are normal. Please, any insight???

Hi! The nutrition guideline book from my doc has conflicting info so I'd love to hear from you fine folks! Tortillas, toast, rolls, etc...when did you start eating those? Any tips? TIA! SW 255 on 6/19/17

I'm a month out of rny and I have horrible throat pain. My tonsils are red and swollen​ and I have body aches. What can I take?? I need help I'm home for the summer with 3 kids I can't be sick. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm now in my 6th week after the mini gastric bypass but I started to feel Exhaustion, drowse and hard breathing also my temper is VERY short always angry and now while writing in here my body is shaking like crazy What's might be the problem anyone had these things??

I have been waiting so long for this and now its down to the wire.....12 days until my surgery actually! I am so excited, yet a little nervous which is normal I guess. Any last minute suggestions or words of wisdom?

Hello everyone! I had the DS surgery on May 5th and I've lost 32 lbs. I feel like that isn't a lot so I think it's time for me to start reaching out to others. I'm only 5 feet tall and I weighed 249 when I started my journey. I weighed 233 going into surgery. I have had it pretty easy, easier then I thought it would be, I have never thrown up or had dumping, so I feel like I'm following the rules. I would just like to hear other people's stories, especially ones who've had the DS, because I can't find a lot of talk from people who've had it. And I'm posting a pic so I can start this off being brave!

I'm between Bangor and Belfast, but interested in talking with anyone from Maine. I am 34, married, have two kids, one dog, one cat, 6 hens, and one loud little rooster. I'm in education. I identify with caregivers, educators, counselors, etc. It's a lifestyle that often requires we give a lot of ourselves, we have to set boundaries and learn to put on our own oxygen mask first (self care). My surgery is scheduled for July 28th. I would love to have someone in the area to talk with!

Hello I am curious to know if anyone had trouble keeping their curvy shape after the bypass. I think I see more women who keep their shape with the sleeve...I would like to hear if anybody lost all their curves or if they stayed in tact? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was always a social drinker before my surgery. I was wanting to know if anyone had drank? How long after surgery? And was better wine or liquor? And yes I know it's never going to be the amount it was before? I would just like to have a small glass of wine? Sent from my SM-G900T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi my name is Raychel and I am new to this group. I had the bypass done on June 13th and I was wondering if anybody else had it done around the same time, so we could share our experiences and stories together. HW-320 SW-293 CW-267 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey My name is Jenny and I am 32 yrs old. I had gastric bypass feb16, 17. I am looking for someone I can Facebook and text with often to keep each other on track.

I was wondering is there was anyone that has had their lap band removed and a gastric bypass completed? My band seems to have a mind of its own and I am now awaiting approval from my insurance provider to replace it. If there is anyone that I can lean on for questions about life after the bypass and removal that would be great!

Wow! I didn't think I would ever see this day! I hovered between 173-175 forever. I will admit that I could have achieved this probably about 9 months ago but I fell off the wagon a few times, well, several times. lol I have never been this skinny in my life. Feels great! Kind of scared too because I have to do plastics now and am definitely not looking forward to the recovery time.

I'm new to Springfield MA and would really like a walking buddy and some one else going through the process. I go to see the surgeon on the 7th of July for the first time, very excited also very nervous. I would like the RYN anyone one else? Any advice for seeing the surgeon for the first time ? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Need a positive buddy.... Sent from my SM-S120VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I had RNY Gastric Bypass on November 14, 2016. On my day of surgery, I weighed 334 and have lost a lot of weight. In February, I was rushed to the ER with a perforated intestine (hole) caused by a Marginal Ulcer near where my Roux limb attaches to my stomach pouch. I survived that ordeal, staying in the hospital for 5 days after nearly dying from sepsis. In mid-April, something changed...my "intestinal motility" slowed way down and my (sorry) poop practically turned to clay. I wound up back in the hospital during the 3rd week of April with a diagnosis of "Prostatitis" but my CT scans revealed my entire pelvis was inflamed. I was on strong antibiotics (liquid Bactrim…

Tomorrow is my 2 week post-op appointment and I am so excited to have something that isn't liquid!! Wondered if anyone had any favorite ideas for the "soft/purée" stage. A scrambled egg sounds like filet mignon at this point! . I had my RNY on 1/25, which was a conversion from a very unsuccessful and complicated vertical banded gastroplasty which I had done in 2010. Nothing but problems with that....reflux, choking, vomiting. Hoping to feel better and get healthy now that I have the RNY..... Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I never realized before surgery how much of my social life revolves around food. All my thin friends always want to go to restaurants, and I used to think it was just me. People also are surprisingly pushy about getting me to drink alcohol, like I'm some sort of weirdo if I don't get a drink. They're always asking when I can eat or drink things. "Let me know when you can ______!" I also had no idea that after surgery you can't take ibuprofen (used to eat it like candy), that I would have to separate eating and drinking liquids, and that soup is a bad idea. The pre-op class was really surprising for me. The salad thing also surprised me but I can eat a little salad with m…

I am 228lbs need to loose 10 more lbs before surgery. Quit smoking 4 days ago. They said my goal weight is going to be 150lbs sounds great to me and i was suppose to have surgery beginning of October but surgeon is tryna make it sooner... cant wait to b a happy healthy 150lb 28 yr old woman. Cant wait to see the new me. Sent from my SM-S120VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone experience chronic hair fall? I'm 6 months post RNY and have been at my goal weight for a month or so.. Any advise?

Hi! My surgery date is 7/28. My surgeon started me on 'the milk diet' on 7/7. 3 weeks of nothing but skim milk, water, and zero calorie drinks. Two days in and I'm exhausted and weak and super grouchy. Not to mention, HUNGRY! It doesn't seem like a lot of surgeons require the milk diet, but has anyone else had to do it? Did your body adjust and feel better?

Hi everyone who is having surgery in October 2014. We can start a new topic for those of us who have had surgery already. This is the spot were we will all end up, were we'll share our stories and recovery. It will be a new dawn for so many of us. Let's stay close as united we will conquer anything that comes our way! BEST WISHES GLADIATORS

It is so difficult to quit smoking my nicotine test is on July 17th i know imma fail but tomorow will b my 1st day smoke free. I just need to find new hobbies anyone have any ideas? Sent from my SM-S120VL using BariatricPal mobile app