Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Please everybody wish me luck. I don't want to freak out. [emoji27] SW 250

I had surgery 3 weeks ago and my drain is still very active. It puts out 150 ml per day. Doctor says it needs to be down to 30. I just wonder how long others had it. I need to go back to work because I'm out of paid days. Thanks for responding.

I had gastric bypass surgery almost four years ago and I still have issues with upset stomach and dumping syndrome. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong? Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

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I'm just finding this forum. I had surgury in Dec 2011. Best money I ever spent. But I've gained 25 of the 60 lost. Just started eating too much and have gradually gained. Starting a reset today and looking for support and accountability. Anybody out there?

I called my doctor again to let him know I threw up blood and he still said see him on Monday. Its time to disobey his orders. I'll keep you all posted. Sent from my SM-G360T1 using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone, So I'm 7 days out from my RNY. 3 days ago I lost 6.6, the next day I lost 2, and last night I literally only lost ounces. I am obviously still on my liquid phase. Has anyone experienced this? I tend to worry a bit and when the surgeon says it'll drop quickly especially right after surgery when I lose ounces I guess I'm a bit concerned only losing ounces... wondering if this is normal!

I had the gastric bypass surgery in the year 2000 and this worked for 15 yrs then this last year it all went to h--- I started putting on weight and no matter what exercise,Pouch test ,Upper and lower test the whole nine yards ,I still have the pouch and I still can't eat but small meals so what the heck,No one seams to knows.Has anyone gone thru this?

I'm so excited! I can't believe time has gone so fast since I got my surgery day in January! So I am having my band taken out and revised to a RNY. Over the last 2.5 months I have also quit smoking (smoked for 6 years) so that was a little taxing but I made it! My dr let me know that I will be in the hospital for 2 days so if there is anything you suggest to bring to the hospital I am all ears! For anyone who is ok social media I do have a fitness Instagram that was made when I was working out and training and trying the lose weight naturally (because my band wasn't restricted) but have since changed it so my IG name is rny_in_ny. I also have a blog RnyinNY.wordpress.com …

I'm wondering if anybody knows the answer to this. They say normally, digestion takes about 8+ hours. That's when it's going through both your small intestine and your large intestine though. After a gastric bypass, about how long does it take to digest food? Thanks for any help you can offer. (Surgery in August)

I see my surgeon next week and I am not sure whether to have the sleeve or bypass surgery. Please tell me the pros and cons of both.

Hey all! I was wondering if anyone in the community has undergone gastric bypass surgery after having their thyroid totally removed? I cannot seem to find much information on the efficacy of weight loss surgery in a patient that has had a complete removal and now solely relies on synthroid for thyroid function. I initially wanted VSG, but the more I think about it I'm leaning towards RNY. I have my final surgery approval appointment on may 17th and I have to basically tell the surgeon what I want to do. Any help would be amazing!!

So I'm only in day two of my preop clear liquid only diet and yesterday evening I had 3 ounces of meat and was very satisfied for the rest of the night. My head hunger went away and I slept well. Today I have been struggling worse with the head hunger because I feel weak and wobbly. I was making dinner for my family as I enjoyed a cup of tea and wanted to see if the roast was seasoned well and cooked without being chewy so I had a bite. No more than that. All of a sudden i was very satisfied and wasn't so hungry or weird feeling. It's gotta be all in my head. I've lost 50 pounds just on the 2 1/2 month dr monitored diet, before starting the 1 week liquid diet, so I'm not …

Hi all, I'm 14 weeks out and just had my second follow up appointment. I'm doing excellent on all fronts, my bloodwork and rate of weight loss are great. So, yay! However, my PA says I will likely never reach my goal weight. This pissed me off to no end! I've been wanting to be in the 120s for many years. I was 145 at my lowest (after losing 120 pounds the old fashioned way), and I felt that 20 more pounds down would have been comfortable for me, I still felt blah and overweight at 145 (I'm 5'5). I prodded to understand why she thought I wouldn't get to my goal, recognizing that I know there is a point where surgery alone not get me all the way there (it wo…

I have a class 3 parosophogeal hiatal hernia and have been very sick, losing 25 lbs. I am on liquids and soft foods the consistency of "paste" and have been since Feb.21. I have received my first letter of insurance approval but must follow a 3 month supervised diet. I have not yet met my Bariatric Doctor but was referred to him by my initial surgeon who recommended fixing the large hernia and doing WLS at the same time. Has anyone else had this done? What is the recovery time like? Do you have to keep on the supervised diet even though already on a very restricted diet due to the hernia? I just completed an esophageal manommetry and endoscopy test . I was told my Bariatr…

Ok maybe it's not a stall but given that I was losing a point or so a day the first to weeks, to not have the scale move for 6 days is unsettling. Surgery 5/2. Lost 21lbs in the preop diet and 16lbs post op so far. I'm eating between 600-800cals per day. On on purees. My meals are like this: Breakfast: premier protein shake Snack: Greek yogurt Lunch: soup- like a chicken broth with veg Dinner: 1/3 cup puréed meat, 1/4 cup each of puréed veg and potatoes I'm getting about 80 oz of water. Protein is about 60g so yesterday I also added another shake to get to 90. I'm nervous to go on regular foods soon and gain if I'm not losing now. Any other suggestions? Or just calm t…

New to this forum. I am 11 years out from RNY. I am having problems keeping weight to goal level. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Surgery weight 330, goal 170, currently 145. Thanks

I'm 7 days post op so still on just clear liquids although I was allowed to add a protein drink today. I can go full liquid on Tuesday. I can't stand broth any longer and those clear protein drinks (Isopure, etc) are just so sweet and disgusting to me. I had a few in my pre-op 10 day liquid diet. The only things that don't gag me today are water, decaf peach iced tea, and the Trader Joe's Aria protein powder (vanilla) with some almond milk. Oh and a couple of sf popsicles a day. I don't cheat and I know this is about slowly getting the fluids up and running through the new system, but what drinks do you all take in to keep hydrated? What are your favorite protein drin…

Is anyone else having a problem with their incisions itching. Mine are glued shut and itch like crazy. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, I am considering Bypass surgery after being banded for 6 years. I have had my band removed and have around 4 weeks until Bypassed. Can anyone tell me how long I could expect to have a leak after Bypass? Is it something that happens in the days and weeks after surgery, or could I have a leak years later?

Has it happened to any of you where you find your able to eat less than you were before? I'm almost 4 weeks out. I have an appointment with my surgeon on the 24th. I'm a bit concerned because when I started soft foods I could take in 2 ounces and now less than one and I'm uncomfortable. I'm having to drink slower too. Anyone gone through this or know the reason for it? I'm still on soft foods and I am waiting 30 minutes between eating and drinking

I'd love to find others in my area who have had bariatric surgery, especially the gastric bypass. I am pre-op at this time but building a support system would be very helpful.

Hi all, I am experiencing reflux sypmtoms two years post Gastric Bypass (revision from lap band) and ultrasound didn't show anything so I now have to have an esophageal manometry and 24 hour PH test done. Both tests involve having tubes inserted up my nose and down the back of my throat, and it's causing me some anxiety thinking about having it done. I woke up with an NG tube after the surgery and having it removed was quite uncomfortable, so I'm nervous about being awake while having two seperate tubes inserted. Can anyone talk me through their experience? Did you gag/choke while they were putting the tubes in?

Anyone still have bruising around 5 weeks post op? Pic attached . I have this slight bruising by my main incision. I really didn't even realize it until now and hope it's not new. I'm sure I'm just paranoid ....? I did take Lovenox. But only for a week after surgery

Hi so I had gastric bypass Jan 24th 2017, so almost 4 months post op, and have had no problems but here lately I've been feeling sick, nauseated and feeling like I have to throw up but my food and water stays down fine, it feels like acid reflux but I thought this surgery was suppose to eliminate acid reflux, anyone else experiencing this?

I'm having my preop appointment on Tuesday and I'm just wondering what to expect. What questions did you ask that you hadn't had answered beforehand? Did you do any hospital tours? What was a surprise at the appoitment? Im curious to see your experience! My surgery is scheduled for May 26th and I haven't seen my surgeon since my consult in Feb. I'm so excitedly to go in that my mind is going blank.

I've been wanting the surgery for years, dreaming about it, going through every possible avenue to get financing, waiting for the right time when work and parenting would allow it. Now that everything has come together and my date is scheduled for less than a month I am getting sooooo scared! Please tell me this is normal for doubts to spring up just before surgery!

Hello. I am 5 weeks post op. I had been feeling pretty pain free until last night. I started getting pain in my main incision area. My husband and I had intercourse. That's the only different thing I did. Is it normal to be pain free and then it hits you again ?

I had RNY on 2/9/17. I had my first dilation on 3/8/17. It worked for a couple of weeks, but then I got another stricture. On 3/30/17 they decided to pit in a stint so I wouldn't have to keep coming back in due to strictures. The first day I felt fantastic, but then I had trouble with nausea and diarrhea. Five days after the stint procedure I talked with the nurse and she suggested I stop taking the medication they gave me to prevent gallstones. Apparently the Med can cause symptoms of nausea and diarrhea. I stopped the Med last Tuesday and the nausea has stopped but I'm still having trouble with diarrhea and the food still feelsvlike it won't go down. Has anyone else ex…

How much weight did everyone lose during the preop diet?? I just finished all my appointments and now just waiting to hear on insurance!!

I had rny 12/30/16 my weight was 289. The first three months the weight was just falling off. I am now 4.5 months out and lost only seven pounds for the month of April and no pounds so far in may. Im down to 233 pounds. I get all my protein in for the day. I get all of fluid in. I exercise four times a week which I alternative between running, walking, and strangrhe training. I have lost several inches I went from a 22 to a 14 in pants and from a 3x to a large in shirts. So I'm definitely losing. I didn't have any complications after surgery no vomiting extra surgeries or any problems. But I am looking at other ppls progress and some are down ninety pounds. Am I doing so…

I am about Three weeks out surgery went well and diet been good but having real flatulent issue stomach feels blotted all night like never before hurts and keeps me up bowel movement extremely so about once every couple days have so much gas in mornings can't eat and if I do I throw it up any suggestions doctor said take gas x but not really helping

Hi , just wondering if anyone has had these issues way out from surgery. Just recently it seems my pouch ( had gastric bypass 2006) gets full very fast like only after a couple of bites fast. I also find that there are quite a few things now I can not tolerate like chicken , beef breads. I have been lucky it seems my pouch never stretched out like they say might happen but never heard of it tightening to the point that I become full extremely fast. Some things are causing me great pain in chest area and also makes me vomit. What is going on I am a bit scared. My primary Dr sent me to Gastroenterologist who did endoscopy found small ulcer treated with meds ( for two wee…

Well I started with lapband surgery back in 2009 and had it emptied for a few years while going through IVF and then the pregnancy. When it came time to start adding fill again I had a lot of trouble because of scar tissue that had built up under the band so it was replaced, then that one was replaced because of a slip. As a result I had gastric bypass surgery last year but barely lost weight in recovery and have gone up and down ever since. The surgeon wants me to have an overstitch procedure to reduce the size of the pouch but unexpectedly I am pregnant again so everything is on hold for the moment. I'm very down and miserable about my weight as after getting down to…

Are there any bipolar 'losers' out there who've had problems losing weight post op due to drugs that are needed to stabilise moods? One major problem mood stabilizer is Seroquel (quetiapine) I'm concerned that my weight loss is going to be tough due to this drug in particular.

How soon can you drink after gastric bypass surgery? I'm planning on hitting the dating sites after I've reached my goal weight loss. I'm interested in knowing whether I'll be able to consume a little alcohol if I'm on a date or just out generally ? Unfortunately my poison of choice is Prosecco,which is fizzy. Would I be able to tolerate it ?

So I'm on dayb2 of an 14 day liquid diet and I messed up and had a sandwich!! I feel like I already fails, but my head was hurting so bad I felt like I had no choice. I'm not sure how I will make the next 13 days with no food.[emoji20] Sent from my HTC Desire 530 using BariatricPal mobile app

Talking generally,how long is one housebound, before getting back to a normal life?

Hi Everyone, For those that are more than 2 years post op from RNY surgery.....can you tell me if you still experience dumping if you eat something too sweet? I would like to know if in my future I could have a bite of cake or a piece of chocolate without dumping. Thanks

I haven't had surgery yet. Don't have a date yet either. My biggest concern is gaining the weight back. My husband knows many people who lost the weight but over the years gained it back. I don't want this to happen to me and I'm determined not to let it but I was wondering if any of you out there have gained it back and what would you say was the biggest reason you gained again? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys I hope this isn't rubbing it in with those who are not well but I feel too well and it bothers me. I have had no dumping no sickness and feel no discomfort and haven't since I had the bypass 3 weeks ago. I'm worried that the operation hasn't worked on me even though I have lost weight since the procedure but I put that down to the liquid diet we are put on. Does anybody else feel this way? Sent from my SM-G955F using BariatricPal mobile app

I started my journey on feb 22 with a consult to a bariatric surgeon. My preop requirements were: 6 mo dr monitored weigh ins Psychological exam Pulmonary clearance Cardiovascular clearance Sleep study Surgery seminar Support group participation X-rays Blood work Dietician consult Letter of medical necessity I was one of the lucky ones. I had already seen my PCP monthly since dec for unrelated concerns and since I was weighed at those visits, those counted toward my 6 month dr monitored weigh in. Because I was on this app, my surgeon released me from the support group requirement and due to my previous research and binder I brought with me to my consult, he cleared me …

Hi everyone, I am here because I am really considering the gastric bypass. I am 36 and have been over weight most of my life. I have anxiety and panic disorder and it really takes a toll on me making this decision. I have come to realize I need to do this and stop being embarrassed however, i can't help the panic and anxiety. I am on Medicaid (family health network plan of medicaid) and I am pretty sure lutheran general in park ridge takes my insurance. I am very worried about all that has to be done to get to post op. I am a slight diabetic but have low cholesterol and regular to low blood pressure. I've have an EKG within the last 6 months when I was having a severe pa…

I know the answer- everyone is different. But I'm struggling and would like to know when others felt better post op. I had my surgery 5 days ago and I feel depleted, like I'm going through life in a daze of water and protein shakes. I have been able to get my protein in the past two days and also have a few teaspoons of broth tonight. I just want to feel like myself again and be present for my husband and son.

This is a drama/dump post so please ignore if you're not interested in drama. I got gastric bypass, lost 120lbs, went down to 150lbs and am wearing size 32 pants. Cured my type 2 diabetes. No huge folds of skin or sagging. I should be happy but I am miserable. Its not that I can't eat the foods I want. Those all became yucky to me. I don't care about food anymore. Its that I feel so invisible now. My friends pretty much ignore me. People in general do not notice me. Most certainly I do not show up on women's radar in the slightest. Sure my friends were "happy" I lost weight but it was blah and I always have the sense they thought I cheated somehow even though I d…

had my surgery today at 1100 I would say it was a success . ...I wanted to share for those awaiting their surgery The anesthesia was good, I was joking with the surgical staff then next I was waking up in recovery. I have a pain pump....not using it excessively. I have not been allowed to sip yet....the dry mouth is no joke! ha ha. I have a swab and ice Water...so that is a plus. I'm not nauseous....no pain...no gas pressure (yet) I did get up and urinated. I washed my face, brushed my teeth and hair....I actually feel human again! I did get an abdominal band....this is a good thing to have. all is well......hope you don't mind the ramblings....hey, …

Post your best from surgery guys..it's so inspiring to see. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I just had my sleeve done on Monday May 8th. I am having trouble getting all my liquids in. Any suggestions? Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

So I'm waiting on insurance approval for RNY, and I'm scared to death about surgery. I don't care about post op pain, etc. I Just want to live through it. I'm 5'5 264, and 35 years old. I have 2 young kids and just want to wake up from surgery. I can't get over this fear. I've had 2 c-sections, i shouldn't be scared, but i am. Any advice? Thanks.

HI All, just finished my preop for gastric bypass surgery however the upper GI showed esophageal dysmotility and now have to have a test called esophageal manometry. Does anyone know if this can prevent me from having the surgery? Any input is welcomed, thanks!