Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Brand new here. Bypass scheduled at Rose Medical Denver Colorado. Anyone had a procedure at this location? Any info/tips? Excited but nervous. Anyone else for July 17th? I would love a bypass buddy! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Please tell me my emotions will settles down soon! I'm starting to feel a little overwhelmed! ???

Hello everyone [emoji114]. I am 17 days post op and I am having a hard time finding things to eat. Everything I try upsets my stomach and I'm not hungry at all. Today I had a string cheese, and 2 bites of shredded chicken. Im nervous because I don't want to get in a habit of not eating. I need a plan, please help. Hw 260 Sw 238 Cw 210 Gw 160 Sleeved on 6/19 Sent from my SM-G925P using BariatricPal mobile app

I will need a surgery buddy! My surgery date is Sept. 14th, things just got so real! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Well, I saw my surgeon today for pre op. All my labs and such were great. I signed all my consents and am a little nervous because according to my surgeon, I had to sign for my gastric bypass AND gastric sleeve. He said because I've had a couple previous surgeries there could be scaring that may make the bypass to hard to do, so he said if he can't do the bypass he will do the sleeve in its place. UGH! Now I'm worrying that I won't get my bypass. My luck lately has sucked. I went on a trip with my daughters while they were visiting me. On our way to a tour of Austin, Texas, I didn't see a dip in the sidewalk and fell. Long story short, I broke my right foot on 6…

Before my RNY two years ago, I never really drank coffee. Then suddenly I got into a routine of going regularly (ie once or twice a day). My surgeon says it's okay as long as I am getting in my protein and vitamins. But even though a venti skinny vanilla latte has protein (and carbs!) I admit to overdoing it with the sugar free vanilla syrup. My cold "go to" drink is a coffee-light frappachino, with sf vanilla added also. Are frappachinos considered CARBONATED?? Or is it just crushed ice? Is the air in it a bad idea? What are your opinions on and options for Starbuck's drinking after gastric bypass?

I've been struggling with the best way to discuss/explain my surgery with my kids. I have a 17 year old son and 11 year old daughter that I want to make sure understand what's going on, but I don't want them to worry. I also want to be sensitive to the issues of dieting and health in general and not over discuss it with them. I just want to be sure both understand the importance of heathy diet and exercise. Neither of my children have weight issues and both are very active. Any feedback on how others have approached this with their children would be much appreciated.

When u get the vitamins do they have to be by a certain brand or does it not matter? Sent from my SM-S120VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, I'm in Oakland, having RNY surgery July 13 at Kaiser Richmond

Am 7 years post op, and have lost 170 pounds and have successfully kept the weight off. If you are in need of support, I am very knowledgable and willing to be a help to people who are struggling or have health questions.

I had a colonoscopy a couple of years ago (I had IBS) before I turned 50. Everything came back fine. My wife just had one last week and I had forgotten how much of the prep liquid and water you have to drink (and the amount of time you have to drink it in). Has anyone had a colonoscopy after having RYN? Do they cut down on the amount of prep liquid that you have to drink? I have like 6 or 7 years left before I need to have it done again and I was just curious.

I had gb aka rny 2 years ago this July. Looking for friends to connect with share stories. People who understand this life style! Message me! Let's connect!

When you couldn't pack or take your food... I travel for work and on the rare occasion I need to buy meals at airports or on the road when I can't get what I need from a grocery store. I'm 8 weeks out from surgery and would like your ideas on what you have picked up at airports or fast food that is compliant. I can't tolerate chicken breast yet, so that limits me. So far I've bought a premade turkey/cheese sandwich and ditched the bread or bought the hummus/carrot/cucumber box. The only fast food I can think of that is compliant is Wendy's chili (which probably has too much fat). (I'm fine when I can get to a Whole Foods or grocery store.)

I was told to walk walk walk. How many steps a day should I aim for? My sheet just says walk four times a day. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using BariatricPal mobile app

So, my scale, the little devil, bas been stuck at 205 since roughly 6/21...the dreaded week 3 stall was not a myth, y'all. My surgery was 6/1 so I hit that stall right at the 3 week mark... BUT... And I may be crazy here... I feel like I am losing inches instead of weight? Is that even possible?! Can one lose onches without losing weight? I have also read that fat is "redistributing". Is that also possible? Because I feel that I went from being a blob to having some shape to my body. Clothes fit better, I am wearing pants I have not put on for a long time... I started my journey at 245lbs, now 205. Only 40lbs lost. While significant, I still have another 60 to…

Hi everyone, So today I am 7 months post of RNY. I have lost 57 pounds since my pre-op diet. I am so far past the excitement and hope I had when the weight was coming off during the first 2 months. Since then though, I have lost a total of only 10 pounds in 5 months (!)- I don't even really know what to say about that- I voiced my concerns to my surgeon's office at 2, 3, 4, 5 months but they keep telling me to just follow the plan and it will fall off- they won't give me a calorie count of where I should be- just 60g of protein in 2 shakes and then 3 meals of 4oz each. Obviously protein first, then veggies- but they want me eating fruit and whole grain carbs too. Obviousl…

Hi family, I just had my band to bypass surgery on June 14, 2017. My problem is that I want to drink water, but the cold water seems to cramp my stomach. I want to stay hydrated, but I haven't found something that I can comfortably add to my water without hurting my stomach. Please give me some help???

Has anyone been approved for surgery that has a pacemaker/defibrillator?

52lbs down from surgery day 255-203 and 63 lbs down from my highest 270-203! 4lbs until wonderland. My 25th birthday is in 19days....hope I can give myself a great gift [emoji176] Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Today is my 5 weeks since i did my surgery " Mini Gastric Bypass " I've been eating normal food for 2 weeks but till now i feel pain when ever i eat anything Like now i eat a peeled cucumber smashed it aloooot in my mouth but still get pain What's wrong??

I just wanted to celebrate... I had my surgery on 3/29/17 and today when I weighed myself, I was down 100 lbs (including the pre-surgery loss) and out of the 300's! Although this process is not always easy, reaching big milestones is so exciting and motivating! Hello 200's... can't wait to see the 100's! What exciting milestones have you hit lately? Let's celebrate our successes!

Is anyone having trouble moving to foods with a tad more texture? I chew little bites of chicken until it's really mashed but I feel like an air bubble is trapped in my esophagus and I can't burp it out. Then I get the hiccups. Starts to hurt and eventually I have to throw up a little. I'm 5 weeks out from surgery and sick of the pure bland soft foods like cottage cheese, soups and refried beans. I hope this phase passes. I did go to my surgeon yesterday and have lost a total of 41 pounds!

Please tell me that I'm not the only one? Im having RNY due to severe GERD. It's completely controlling my life at this pint. I lost over 100lbs with the band in 2007, the band slipped, gained 70lbs, had VSG, lost 30 of that, began having serious GERD, pouch disfigured, another operation last summer, gained all 100lbs, I can only eat crackers at this point, and now I'm getting ready for RNY. I'm discouraged and frustrated at this point. Anyone have a similar journey?

I am currently 10 months post op band revision to RNY . What a journey it's been ! My expectations was to lose weight but I was told I would lose weight extremely slowly and not that much because of previously being banded . Well I hit my 100# loss and couldn't be happier ! HW 285 SW 265 CW 165 GW 140

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Hello! Looking for anyone in Alaska! I am in Anchorage.

Anyone having their bypass in December, looking for people who will be experiencing the same things I will. Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App

How is everyone doing?

I just endured one of the hardest weeks since my surgery. Week 3 has been hard. The constant nausea, the constipation, the stall, the constant disgusting taste in my mouth.. You name it. I felt hlrrible, discouraged, upset, depressed... And then, last night, I made chili. I swear this chili made my soul return to my body. Not only was I able to eat a lot more, but it also sat in my pouch quite nicely without causing me any pain or discomfort. I was even able to sleep better because of it. So, if you are struggling to get protein or any type of food in and keep it down, I could not recommend chili enough!

Man I'm freaking out the anxiety is thru the roof, I'm not used to this feeling. Surgery is at 1030am Mountain time and I am questioning if I'm doing the right thing, I feel sick to my stomach with nerves. Anyone else getting done today? Anything else you guys did to rid the nerves?

I had an appt with a surgeon 2 weeks ago,I didn't get much chat or feedback from him. So I looked around for someone else,Even though I'd paid for a consult with 1st surgeon. Found another one,had a consult yesterday,he was great,loads of technical information for me as I'm diabetic,hypertensive and bipolar. He can't operate until July [emoji853]. But I don't mind because he's the ' Fat Doctor ' !!! Shaw Somers. Have seen so many of his programmes on tv and YouTube [emoji1430] woop Now I'm really excited [emoji41]

I am sobbing uncontrollably right now and really need to hear from others who have had the band to RNY (or sleeve) revision, please. I am six days post op from band to RNY and I have lost ONE POUND. I am so upset. My biggest fear going into this was failing again just like I failed with the band. And, to me, a one pound loss is 100% failing. I'm in absolute hysterics right now crying. Why did I do this? So much money, so much time from work, so much pain... to lose a pound in a week? I could've lost far more than this with some simple Slim Fast diet or something. I can't do this. I cannot do this. I can't. What kind of fat, disgusting, out of control pig am I that ev…

I will be having surgery July 31. have a lot of questions. looking for someone that will talk to me Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

Came across a picture of me at my biggest 270 in 2015, and compared it to a picture if me last weekend at 208 :0 By the way my wls instagram is rny_in_ny if anyone would like to follow another Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey guys, I'm a 22 year old female from Dayton, Ohio. Anyone who would be willing to chat online would be great, I could really use someone to talk to who understands. I'm still pre-op, and have a tentative date of June 26th barring any crazy insurance stuff. Thanks everyone [emoji4]

Hi all, I'm three weeks away from having my bypass done and, partly prompted by reading here, I've been thinking about what my ultimate goal is. I have the BIG goals that motivated me to take the step - a longer life, more activity and fun with my young son, but they're pretty abstract. Right now I don't have an absolute target weight, until 4 or 5 or so years ago I was around 220 (I have to convert from KGs so it is approximate) so my weight now feels strange and alien anyway. I imagine I would be good somewhere between 160 and 200, which his still a pretty big gap. Oddly I have clothes that I would like to wear that are much more of a motivation (some in …

Hi everyone! My name is Desiree and I had rny may 10th. Looking forward to going through this journey with everyone. HW 210 SW. 204 CW 189 Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I need clarity if anyone has been through this type of thing before. I went in for my 2nd weight check and the nurse asked if I was following the yellow sheet "food/diet guidelines" including cutting out liquid calories etc. anyways, I told her the surgeon didn't tell me I had to, we just talked briefly and he said to come in for 3 weight checks then they'll start scheduling procedures and actual appointments for the duration (we more-so talked about me going back to college in the future). He said NOTHING about following the yellow sheet. The nurse proceeded to tell me that the only reason Someone wouldn't have to follow it is if They are too close to 40 BMI with no como…

So I came across a blog about the importance of gastric bypass patients wearing medical alert bracelets. It stated that the risk from things like NSAID's and the insertion of blind feeding tubes can really hurt you. If brought into emergency unconscious doctors would not be aware of your bypass procedure.. What are others feelings on this? Does anyone actually wear one??

Hey guys, I had surgery on Monday and was sent home yesterday. I'm miserable with pain. It sucks. Will gasX help? I know I still have a lot of gas in there. I'm walking and walking. Also, please reassure me that this will pass. It's been a tough couple of days Sent from my SM-G928V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Everyone, Hope I can get some suggestions. My surgery was this past Monday, June 12th. Doc says things went perfectly! I had the clear liquid diet for two days post opt and now I am supposed to be on pureed foods for two weeks. I am struggling. I am having to drink more protein shakes than I want otherwise I can get even to the 1/2 way goal of 78-90 grams of protein a day. The fluid intake - I will have to work up to 100 fl. ounces a day. I am getting to 60 but feel like I'm floating. Good news - type 2 diabetes is unbelievably in control. No meds since surgery and levels are great.

I'm 6 weeks out of surgery and I've been on a stall for the las 3.5 weeks. Not losing weight or inches. I upped my protein intake and my water and my food portions are small. Is it possible that I'm a failure? HW 265 SW 240 CW 210 GW 155

Hi All, I wonder how you handle someone who says, "You're so skinny. I hate you." It is awkward and I have no idea how to respond...thoughts?

How does everyone deal with negative reactions from people? I am a couple months away from getting gastric bypass and I just had an appointment with a cardiologist. He was definitely not on board with my getting surgery. I do not have any comorbidities or anything so he thought I should just do it by diet and exercise. I was 100% on surgery and now I feel like I'm letting 1 person make me second guess my decision.

Hi Everyone, My story... I'm 47 years old and have struggled with weight my whole life. Thankfully, I have always felt pretty good and been pretty active. I have never been able to successfully keep the weight off. I am now taking two oral meds for diabetes, daily insulin injections, as well as blood pressure medications, cholesterol medications, reflux medication, and I use a CPAP for sleep apnea. Most recently, I was also diagnosed with fatty liver and chronic kidney disease. ALL of these health issues are obesity related. So, for me, this surgery is for survival. I feel like I am at a fork in the road and I needed to choose the path that would provide…

I don't have the support I need and the pain is terrible. If there is anyone who can understand and relate to my situation please reply.

Hey guys, Want to know if anyone like me Know I'm eating everything thank god for that But sometimes i feel that food is sloooow coming down from my throat to my stomach So i have to sip a little water like 10 or 15 ml And then i stop eating Is it ok to drink this much of water once in a while?? Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

On the waiting list and would love to hear from anyone who has had a bypass or sleeve

So after my sleeve my doctor made me wear a waistband but did really give me any information. Anyone else have to wear one or know what it does? Sent from my SM-G925P using BariatricPal mobile app