Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

My PCP just refilled my prescription for omeprazole 40 mg.. I received omeprazole dr 40 mg instead. Is the delayed release an issue for gastric bypass pts.? I'm 9 yrs. post -op.

Had a gastric Bypass fours weeks ago on 27th Feb, I Meant to be onto soft foods this week, but every time I eat I get awfull pains and be sick today I ate chicken soup for lunch and the tea time I had a couple of mouthfuls of fish in parsley sauce with mash, and been ill since. It's like I have something stuck and can't get rid of it, can anyone advise pls xxxxt Regards Josie xx Sent from my iPad

I am on Day four it's been tough but I think I got this! Pizza was hard and Cheetos so far I survived. Does it get easier???

I'm down 102 pounds, and I've been working on toning up. I don't have loose skin, but I could manage to tighten a few areas. I look good, feel great, and I can't begin to tell you all how amazing it feels!!! Starting weight:248 Current:142 5'6"

Hello everyone, 3/30/17 will be my three month post op appointment and I am down 61 pounds. I can't tell you how surreal it all feels. I've went from a 3x to an xl in shirts and from a 22 to damn near a 16 in pants. Fabric makes the difference. But omg. I am so blessed I feel like I'm getting a second chance to finally feel good about myself. My confidence has gone way up. My energy levels have went up. I'm just so happy to see what's in store for the rest of my journey. So far I've been healthy recovering well with no hiccups and I hope and pray this continues. Eating good and staying away from sugary foods. And I still enjoy ice cream and sweets just low sugar sweets. W…

Anybody here from the upstate Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

On Wednesday I will be 4 weeks out and I want to know if I can eat beans o.o

Is it possible that I'm stretching my pouch? I accidentally sipped around 27-30 oz in about a two hour time period... I'm 7 days out post opp... Today I've had 2 protein drinks (20oz water total) 37 ounces of water 1/2 cup Greek oikos. I'm trying to eat a 1/4 cup soup but Its not happening. It's 4:49. I drank the water between 2-4

I saw a new surgeon in the same office and he has a new perspective. One question changedepending my mind. Do you want this to be permanently or temporary? Obviously my answer permanent. Having the bypass now! Let's see if the insurance covers! MC

Hi everyone I'm new so not sure if this is the right spot to post this, any way I just finished my 5th visit with the nutritionist and I have one left to go. I'm getting a little nervous about after surgery recover time or do you still get food cravings. Did your view of food change? Will I loose my hair? We have a support group by me it's just with my work schedule I'm not able to make it. Any advice would be helpful.

hi all, I am moving onto soft foods and then regular foods. I had a bit of pain for about 5 minutes today after eating something too fast. Now I am really anxious about anything more than puree and hurting my pouch. Did anyone have anxiety about moving to the next step in your diet? surgery date 1/17/17

So I used to always take Alka Seltzer when I was sick in the past.. but now after my bypass I don't know if I should take it since it's fizzy? Anybody have suggestions on what to take for a chest/head cold now?

Hi peeps! To make it easier to find surgery buddies, I made a fb group called RNY November 2016. Everyone having RNY in November are welcome to join. Nilla Nilla

hi everyone! I had the laproscopic gastric bypass in 2008 and the last few years I've been having problems that seem to be getting worse with gerd. I am on omeprozole 40 mg once a day and I have been having severe pains in my abdomen. I went to the er the other night and the doctor gave me famotidine 20 mg tabs and they seem to work for about 2 hours then the pain is back... he told me to only take it 2 times a day so I don't know what I should do. Is it safe to take more than 2 a day or is there something better that I can take? Sent from my LGUS375 using the BariatricPal App

Maybe it's because I am in the pureed stage, but I am hating eating right now. I was so excited to move from the protein shake to the pureed foods, but now I'd rather have the protein shake. I surely hope this changes. I guess I need to go read some posts to see what others are saying about their experiences.

I was wondering if anyone had suggestions as to what one should bring to the hospital - other than the obvious, like pjs slippers, toothbrush & toothpaste? I'm just betting I'm going to get there and wish I'd thought to bring things that I didn't forsee. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using BariatricPal mobile app

Why is everybody telling me I don't need weight loss surgery all I need to do is exercise and control my eating habits. They are really getting on my nerves and making me feel guilty for wanting to do this.

So I am at my 5 week mark and the lbs have been coming off like clockwork, until last week that is. Started at 371, surgery at 330, down to 290 last week, now I have stalled and even gained a pound or two back. I'm starting to freak a little because of it. I just recently went back to actual food, but I eat protein first then veggies, rarely any fat (no fried food or anything). I exercise and walk, although stress over the past week from work is causing sleeping probs. I don't want to see that scale go the wrong way. Any advice?

ok had by=pass jan 13 th lost 45 pounds in s months and thats it , I am following my diet and not loosing is that normal? I am 3 months post op, stalled at 240 for 4 weeks ,I weigh my self in morning it is 233 them eat 1 egg and small lunch some hummus in between ,salid Soup,dinner, not eating much ,drinking tons of Water work my butt off all day lift weights walk when I get home my weight is back up to 240 how depressing I know it has to go up then down but same day , sucks day after day is this normal?

Any recommendations on cookbooks that cover the soft food stage? Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I'm new here so forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong area! I am having gastric bypass surgery in a few days. I'm in the process of planning a cruise for this summer (about 3-4 months after surgery). I have concerns and am not sure if taking a cruise so close to surgery is a good idea. Does anyone have experience with traveling/cruising 3-4 months after surgery? How was your eating by then? Were there any activities that you were limited with at this point in recovery? Also, I haven't flown on an airplane in a few years due to my size (5'6 and 397 lbs). Any input on how much I can expect to lose 3-4 months post surgery? Will the airplane situation be okay? I kno…

I was curious as to whether or not it's possible to stay on a liquid diet post roux-en-Y? Has anyone tried it or know of someone that has? I met with a nurse a few days ago and posed this question to her. Her response was that it wasn't recommended, but when I asked why, she was unable to give me an answer. There are various liquid diet options out there - like Unjury - that offer a wide variety of products that aid in providing a proper balance of vitamins and minerals, so why couldn't one use these products in order to aid in weight reduction? Sent from my SM-G900W8 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 15 month post op and have had 5bowel obstruction surgury. My last one was march 2, 2017 and I haven't been myself. I been more tired and feel like no desire of anything and also been home from work for almost a month. I go back to work on Wednesday. Is this normal? Has anyone ever felt weak or like tired a lot? Any suggestions? I started taking my vitamins.

I'm so sick of this pain. I was doing great then all of a sudden the gas pain is back... I can barely move and I can't get comfortable.

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Help! I am almost 3 weeks out and up until a few days ago I was healing fine with minimal pain. Now the pain on my left side is back and seems to get worse and worse each day. Anyone know why or had this issue?

I had gastric bypass last May 25th. I did really well until I hit around 7 months I've noticed my stomach is stretching and I'm eating and drinking things I know I'm not allowed. Now I've gained 8-10 back and I'm so disappointed in myself. Is this normal? How do I get my pouch to shrink so I can continue losing weight to get to my goal. I've lost around 60 lbs but I still need to lost around 45 more lbs. I need some help on this.

Hi all I'm looking for a buddy, op booked for 1st April I'm excited and scared looking for anyone who is having op around same time so we can help support and encourage each other! Thanks![emoji4]

I had revision from band to RNY in December 28 2015.so far about 40 pounds down....starting to look a bit older though...I can't explain it...but As I lose weight my face looks older...

Hello: Has any body had any nightmare's before going for their surgery? I keep dreaming that I go in for surgery and I don't come out. Can anybody help me? Sent from my Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70F using the BariatricPal App

Anyone having RNY on Nov. 28th, or maybe within 2-3 weeks of that?

I'm a revision from sleeve to bypass with a surgery date of 03/07 but haven't found anyone in my boat. Plenty of band to bypass but that's it and there's no 2017 options in the monthly groups. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It has been recommended not to eat fried or fatty food... Anyone know the reason and/or the consequences??

So i'm officially 100 pounds down, but still have a ways to go. This is the most confident i've ever been in my life and i feel absolutely amazing. Recently, however, as i've been healing and able to eat more and test out new foods, i find myself absolutely overwhelmed and terrified of gaining even a single pound back. i stick to my diet and exercise everyday, but occasionally (and i mean rarely) slip up and eat something i shouldn't or skip a workout. Gaining weight now consumes my every thought. I may sound like a cry baby but i just don't know what to do! It is so overwhelming and sends me to panic mode. I know i'm not perfect, but i'm trying my very best to be. Any ad…

The first few October guys and gals will be joining the losers' bench today! Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it. I'm joining you tomorrow. :-) Molly (10/2/13)

So I am two weeks post op following gastric bypass and I started with pain around my sternum two days ago.. I passed it off as "doing too much" around the house. I also felt super tired and started having breathing issues. Of course my bf and mom passed it off as "doing too much". I was adamant about going to the hospital. Turns out my hemoglobin was 74 and then down to 68 and my little pain might be an ulcer. After the 7 hour wait in emerg I was finally admitted and a blood transfusion is currently being done and will have a scope tomorrow. I wanted to post this topic because it is important to keep on top of how YOU feel-keep an eye out for red flags. If you are…

My surgery date is 4/19/17... I'm super excited!!

I got my golden ticket today which means I've done everything to have surgery. I am getting a RNY on the 24th of April. I'm nervous but excited as well. I have been going back and forth on which one to do till I talked to the doc today. I'm glad to finally get my head straight on it. Now to just get through the next 30 days without biting all my nails off lol. Anyone else having surgery that day as well?

Omg my body aches everyday. I can tell when I've lost due to the my back will hurt more, why wasn't I warned about this. This truly sucks I feel like a 80 year old women.

I'm 2 1/2 weeks postop and severe pain middle of left side of back of back middle ??

I've lost about 45 pounds since I had my surgery Nov 7, 2016. I know ppl who had GB the same month as I and have lost weight between 60-80 pounds. I'm very careful and at most have 750 calories a day, and follow the doc's rules. I'm feeling pretty discouraged with my slow weight loss.

So my surgery is in 5 days....I'm having gastric bypass and out of nowhere I'm having second thoughts. I've looked up every horror story possible so I'm freaking out because of that. I keep looking up malnutrition and wondering if I should've chose the sleeve to prevent dying from that. Not sure if I should go through the with this. I'm 380lbs as of today, started at 405 a couple months ago (my process was fast as my insurance had no 3 or 6 month requirements) I have pcos and I'm 30. Nothing else wrong but I know I'm headed there. Not sure what to do....any happy thoughts to share?

I've been doing everything to the T as the saying goes and I seem to be in a stall and not seeing any results at 3 months out..

Hi, everyone! Question - I hear about everyone "dumping" after rny but I haven't experienced it yet and I am 9 weeks out, but I haven't had anything with sugar. What have experienced twice, though, is a discomfort or "stuck" feeling right in the center of my chest at my sternum. This has only happened recently, when I tried a small amount of finely cut steak and tonight when I had some scrambled eggs. Anyone else have this happen, and is this normal? I've also lost 30lbs since surgery on 1/18/17. Does that sound about right for weight loss? Just curious. thanks! dennise

I'm still in planning for gastric bypass, but a webinar I attended said to avoid caffeine after surgery because it dehydrates. How do you do this? I have avoided soda and coffee (11 years ago) in the past but this was before kids. I drink 3 cups of coffee in the morning and a soda or coffee in the afternoon. I'm always tired. I'm hoping that Losing weight helps with fatigue/exhaustion. And I have energy to do things. I've not been diagnosed with sleep apnea but I really wonder if I have it. Has caffeine to no caffeine been an easy transition for those caffeine addicts??

It's starting to hit me and I'm freaking out. I hate the unknown. The thought of being put under and cut open. [emoji20] Any encouragement will be super appreciated.

Hi anyone have calviva health insurance? I'm waiting on insurance approval and I feel like I have ants in my pants just waiting for their decision. I'm wondering if anyone has any idea how long they will take.

I am just curious what others were told about Vitamins after RNY. I am having surgery on Wednesday and want to make sure I am doing everything right. The nutritionist I went to see told me: Vitamin B-12 (1) SL every day .....BUT these come in different dosages and I don't know which one to pick Flinestone Chewable Vitamin with Iron (1) every day Then, when I start soft food I need to add: Calcium 500mg every day and Centrum Chewable every day. Does this sound right? I have read a few things on here that are making me question whether I need to add more. Please advise.

I am Pre-Op And I Had My Consultation last Wednesday 3/15/17 With My Surgeon And He Asked Me To Lose 50Lbs Before He Do My Surgery or Give Me A Date(Not Insurance Required) He Also Told Me It Would Probably Take Me 6Months But I Told Myself I Can't Wait That Much Longer I'm Ready Now So When I Left I Started My Diet And Exercise And So Far I Have Lost 19.7Lbs In 6Days Am I Losing Weight To Fast I Feel Fine And I Think I'm Getting All My Nutrition I Eat Anywhere Between 600-1200 Calories A Day(Lettuce, Tomatoes, Tuna, And Fruit) I Drink 2 Protein Shakes A Day(Included In The 600-1200 Cal. intake) I Drink About 3 Liters Of Water A Day And I Workout For 1-2 Hours At The Gym…