Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

I need food and protein shakes or powder I need to eat less than 1500 calories a day I'm aiming for 800-1200 a day

About to have my surgery hopefully in the next month anybody else here in southern Illinois I'm having the full bypass Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

surgery date: 11/18/2016 weight: 243.6 current weight: 195.4 losing my hair like crazy and i can't really drink water , it makes me very very hungry [emoji853]

Only 21lbs. Down!!! Feeling sad. I'm I being to hard on my self???

Help please. I am 3 weeks post GB surgery & have been eating very small quantities of chicken breast & rice or Soup & 1/2 a slice of bread ....is this why I have only lost 14 pounds. I see people posting 20-30 lb weight-loss in the 1st month & wondering if my small amounts of carbs are contributing to my slow weight loss. Does anyone else eat carbs? What is the % of weight you are supposed to lose in the 1st month post gastric bypass ?

I started Puree yesterday, had a scrambled egg & light Swiss cheese. I felt sleepy instantly & a headache. The rest of day had liquid protein since I was scared to eat. I had scrambled eggs again this morning & took 3 bites and I was done. I need to lay down immediately & the feeling is so uncomfortable. The toughest part is chewing to applesauce consistency. I get so thirsty too, I miss drinking while eating. When will this get better? I didn't expect puree to be this painful. I was missing food too my last few days of liquid only before puree & now that I'm eating food, it sucks. [emoji31] Height: 5'0" Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs. Surgery d…

This may be an odd question but my sister keeps telling me that I might look "old" after I have surgery and lose weight quickly. So what happens to your face after surgery? Do your wrinkles show up more? Saggy cheeks? I have no idea? So are there any facial creams or lotions to help with any of this?

My surgery was on February 22 just wondering if anyone wanted to support each other and exercise together and share information

Anyone know if this is ok to drink a few weeks out?

I can't believe it!! I got the call yesterday from my dr that my insurance is covering both the band removal and the bypass revision. Wednesday April 5th is the fucking day! I am so happy, I have suffered so long with the band I am ready for this! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

I Weighed Myself Today And Really Wanted To Cry When I Seen 409.8 On Wednesday 3/17/15 when I Went To My Consultation I Weighed 421.7 On Friday When I Weighed Myself I Was 413.2 Now I Am 409.8 I Have To Lose 50Lbs For My Surgeon To Do The Surgery Per His Request(Not The Insurance) I Wanna Lose That In 2Months I Really Think I Can Do It

https://tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2FBariatricPal.com%2Findex.php?/topic/392916-Bypass-reversal??&share_tid=392916&share_fid=152187&share_type=t Bypass reversal??

Anyone have a successful bypass reversal? I'm seriously considering if it's possible and safe.

I'm 5 weeks shy of my 1 year anniversary. I have dropped a lot of weight at the beginning and started to really worry. However, I haven't lost a single pound for the last 3 months. Does this mean that my weight is stabilizing now? I keep hearing that people keep losing for almost 18 months. I'm happy where I've reached though it really scared me at some point and will be even happier to gain few kg's.. when did your weight started to stabilize and when did you gain back some weight if you ever did? P.s I've had MGB and not RNY.

Hi all! After 3 years of suffering with my band, today with my first visit with a new doctor I already have a surgery day! I thought I was going to have to fight tooth and nail to get a revision, I can't believe how fast this process went. My surgery day is April 5th 2017. Now I have to quit smoking and lose 7lbs. My insurance required 1 month of a weight check in but I have 6 month worth of documented check ins from within the last 12 months. I am getting a band to bypass revision and now I am on to educating myself more about the bypass. Any tips, food suggestions or any other advise is GREATLY appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I need this surgery so bad in order to be healthy and enjoy life. My concern is I'm seeing all these people who have had so many problems after surgery. I get so scared that I'm going to have the vomiting and some of the other issues others have had. I get all excited about surgery and weight loss and then I read things on here and I get scared. I'm 47 years old, 5'6, 326 pounds

I've realized ever since I got out of the hospital that my mouth gets dry really easily. I wake up multiple times at night because it's so dry. I've read that it could be because I'm dehydrated but I'm already drinking so much water a day. Also, I've noticed that I've had bad breath. Not morning breath or anything like that but I can't get it to go away. Any ideas or experiences with this?

I get embarrassed by the sound my tummy makes all day long, they are so loud. What can I do to stop it if anything? Do certain foods make it quieter?

I am now currently 9 months out and I am losing to much weight to fast. I am having a hard time keeping solids down. Almost everything I eat comes back up. I am going to see a GI specialist who is familiar with the Pace Maker for the stomach. Has anyone else had this problem?

i got my surgery date and i can't stop freaking out about it. these past 6 months have been like a vacation because it didn't seem real, and now it's real and very scary. I don't know if i'm afraid of ruining everything by making a mistake, or of the process of getting used to it. words of encouragement would be great.

I Somehow Have Lost 8.5 Lbs In 3Days When I Weighed In On 3/15/17 At My Consultation I Weighed In At 421.7 I Now Weigh 413.2 My Only Worry Is It Won't Stay Off And I Have To Lose 50 Within 2Months Per My Surgeon(Not Insurance) Request Any Suggestions Also If I Get Close To the 50 Lbs Should I Ask My Surgeon Can He Just Do The Surgery Or At Least Give Me A Date If So How Should I Ask Him.

Hey all, I'm preparing myself for surgery and was just wanting know that if you could do one thing differently in pre or post op what would it be? Or maybe one thing you're really glad you did?

I'm terrified, happy, nervous, scared, excited... I broke down today at work when I was leaving and everyone was telling me goodbye. I'm going to be off of work for a month. I had been doing just fine and suddenly I got hit with waterworks! I'm not a big crier, although I am emotional, so it hit me off guard. I have been really quiet since I've been home. I really have to get my stuff packed and I'm just drained mentally. I don't consider myself an anxious person. But man is it hitting me strong now!

Anyone out there had WLS under the NHS in uclh London? How was it? Can you share your experience?

Well...the surgeon's office is submitting to the insurance today. They said insurance has 15 days to respond. Will be the longest days of my life! lol

I have been dead set on getting the sleeve. I'm set to have surgery next month and I decided last week to go with roux en y. I have GERD and it seems this is the better option. I was pretty upset at first but I'm feeling better about it everyday. Did anyone else set their heart on sleeve and then switch to bypass? Are you happy you did so or wish you stuck with Sleeve?

Hi all, I'm starting to plan for my post op lifestyle. I've read here some folks do a low carb diet after surgery and some stick with everything in moderation. I've tried both many times in my life. Lost more and quickly with low carb. But always came slipped back into normal eating. Everything in moderation, leaves me more hungry, but not craving so much. As far as weight loss and maintenance after bypass, what has worked best? Is it easier to maintain low carb after surgery? Have you seen equal success with eating all in moderation? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone else experience contempt from others about their weight loss? I get so tired of some friends and family saying the only reason I lost weight is the surgery. They look at me with contempt when I say I'm dieting and exercising. They act like I took the easy way out by surgery. I have a family member who likes to remind me that I'd weigh 400 pounds now if i didn't have the surgery...wth!! I exercise 5 times a week and have been since 4 months post op and I eat fairly healthy nothing too strict but I watch what I eat during week so I can take a break on weekends. I'm slowly losing my last 10 pounds. But I hate people rolling their eyes at me and making snid…

I am 15 days post op. When I take even a tiny sip of water it causes intense cramping. Before surgery I was a big water drinker. I know I need to keep hydrated. Has anyone else had this problem?

I am 2 months shy of my 2 year anniversary and I am already gaining my weight back! I'm so discouraged! I am able to eat sugar and that makes it hard. I have not gone back to soda, which is great, but I am not motivated to stay on my diet anymore. I hit my 100 lb mark at 1 year, (my goal was 175) but have gained back 25 lbs in the last year. SO DISCOURAGED!! Looking back now, I wished I had realized that there was a small window of change to take place mentally. I knew this was a tool to lose weight, but I thought I had more time to change. Its different when you CANT eat, but now its work!

I'm going through the steps needed for my insurance to be approved for Gastric Bypass, however; I am not having 2nd thoughts about having the surgery. I need to know if this is normal?? I am worried about how much my life is going to change, how much my body is going to change. I have been overweight since I was a child, about 3rd grade, so I have no idea what it's like to be skinny. I worry about how my husband will react/feel about my new body. Will he still love me/be attracted to me? Can anyone tell me if these worries and 2nd thoughts are normal prior to surgery?

I am going through the steps required by my insurance company prior to having gastric bypass surgery. I would like to find a mentor in the Kansas City Area. I am a 37 yr old female, however; age, sex, race make no difference to me in my mentor. I would like someone local, that I can text with when I have questions, or need help. Thank you for reading, have a great day!!

Anyone near Longmont ?

I went shopping today. I needed to restock on my liquid diet stuff. I walked the isles and if I seen Protein I picked it up and read it. I found these 60 second dinners by Hormel. They range from 10 to 18 grams of protein and low in calories. I was wondering if it would be good to eat once I transition into soft foods. I'll post pic in comments.

Tips to ease pain

Does anyone have an Instagram account? Just thought I'd ask. Since I didn't see it mentioned elsewhere. [emoji846]

My doctors office just called to tell me that my insurance approved my revision surgery to gastric bypass. I'm so happy and extremely nervous at the same time. My surgery is set for March 15th. I can't believe it's finally gonna happen. I've been waiting so long to be rid of this horrible band and feel relief pain wise. Anyone else having surgery in March?? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Before the surgery I had no problem with them but now my body doesn't want to swallow them and when I'm finally able to swallow my stomach gurgles loudly is that a temporary thing?

So i had my surgery october 27th... each day is getting easier. but today i woke up with such a strange feeling. My chest seemed pretty tight, and my breathing felt constricted. i've coughed up some nasty flem. could i be dehydrated ? i know i'm supposed to drink 64oz of Water. but it's so hard for me to get liquids down at this point. (gas pains are still bad) i feel like i'm just psyching myself out. i'm probably fine, and it's just nerves. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long should it take to drink 8oz of water?

Hoping us more (ahem) mature adults are finding that being in good shape in our sixties makes us feel like we are in our forties! Many of us, myself included , find that being healthy and fit in our sixties is BETTER than our overweight, unhealthy forties/thirties/fifties. (Insert appropriate age here) I am thankful to have found a long term solution to such a personal issue....for many years

Anyone from Minnesota?

I've realized ever since I got out of the hospital that my mouth gets dry really easily. I wake up multiple times at night because it's so dry. I've read that it could be because I'm dehydrated but I'm already drinking so much Water a day. Also, I've noticed that I've had bad breath. Not morning breath or anything like that but I can't get it to go away. Any ideas or experiences with this?

Hi all! I am 4 days post op lap RNY. Wanting to know what/how much is safe to take to get things moving? I'm doing tons of walking and getting plenty of fluids, but am still having pretty uncomfortable cramping. No BM yet but passing little bit of gas. Your suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks

I have had lots of troubles since my surgery in 06/2016. I am now seeing a colorectal surgeon and most likely will have a Pace Maker into my Stomach for a redundant colon. Has anyone had this before?

And im scared me and hubby had sex today was it too early?!?!

Hi there everyone! This is my first post here. I've lurked for a while hoping to find someone that's having the same issue as I am, but I hadn't quite seen anyone with my problem (or I'm just blind which is also possible), so I decided to post despite being really shy about forum posting in general. Please go easy on me. :> I had RNY on December 19th. I feel like all of the weight I lost was within the first two weeks, then it just completely stopped. My starting weight was 317, and more than 2 months later I'm only at 291. When I read about most people starting at a lower weight than me yet still dropping way more than I have by now, it's discouraging as hell and I fe…

Hi! I'm scheduled for my gastric bypass next Monday, Feb. 27th and I have so many questions for someone who has gone through the surgery! Do you miss certain foods? Are you upset that you made such an extreme decision that leaves you unable to have certain things? I've changed my lifestyle and want to change it for good but I do indeed love certain foods and I'm afraid I'll be upset when I begin to deny myself certain things, or upset when I just physical can't have them anymore. Is this silly or is this a real concern? Please let me know your experiences.

I have had my heart set on getting sleeved but was recently told by my surgeon that bypass would be a better option for me since I struggle with acid reflux. He suggested the "mini" gastric bypass. Will this actually cure my reflux? Obviously if I go the sleeve route I don't want to be on PPI's for the rest of my life and I do worry about the risk of cancer with reflux. But I'm also terrified of getting bypass. The sleeve feels safer to me since it doesn't involve messing with intestines and there's more stomach left behind. I worry about long term deficiency issues and dumping syndrome. So I'm sort of torn right now...

Had what I think was a great 6 month post-op experience. Lost 101 pounds from the day of surgery (plus 44 pounds pre-op) then things changed. I only lost 5 pounds in the past 30 days. Anyone else hit a wall right after 6 months ???