Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Hello, I am Jenn. I am post-op, had my surgery Nov 5th 2014. I am looking for someone (or group) to talk to that has has surgery for support and ideas with food plans & exercise. thanks!!

Never thought I'd be one of those people who would lose 100 lbs. Yet, its not about the number, I have abandoned the scale a while back, I am focused on how my life changed, because I was no longer worried about how others viewed me. My victory is not how much I have lost, or the size I now wear --I'm starting to fit into size 14-- It's about how much I have changed as person, it is like my weight and body image have been chaining my real personality. Something I never thought was true. So here is to everyone starting this journey, it will be worth every tough day, I promise

I'm sitting in the surgical waiting room. I can't believe this is actually happening. I'm excited. I prayed this morning and I know God is in control. You guys just don't know how ready I am to begin my new life. I understand that it's a tool and I would have to put the work in but the fact that it will help me to achieve my goals is awesome. I've been unhappy for so long. Let's talk. I'm bored. Any advice? Encouraging words? What should I expect when I wake up? Pain?

So I had my surgery and even after the pain the fist day ( lots of gas, I had mine laparoscopic) I just have some discomfort, like I did too any crunches yesterday and I'm sore. I haven't quite wrapped my head around the fact my stomach is an oz and I'm over my first or second big hurdle. I don't know if it hasn't struck me yet, or what but I'm still living in la la land. I'm drinking my shake and crystal light (slowly) and dealing with the discomfort, but I'm still waiting for the shoe to drop, ya know? Anyone else have these feelings after? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Everyone. I am trying to long my foods in the fitness pal app. Th app allows you to set daily macronutrient goals. I choose to track fat, carbs & lrotien. I am unsure what i should set the macronutrients for. My protien is set for 80 grams based on my doctor's instructions but what should I set the total grams for carbs & fats for. Thanks in advance for any help.

Has anyone else hit a point where they are feeling hungry but everything tastes disgusting and feels uncomfortable in their pouch? I don't even want to eat.

I ate something I shouldn't have eaten on Saturday (fried food -- I know it was dumb). Now it is the following Wednesday and ever since then my stomach feels sore. It feels like the day after drinking too much alcohol, only it's lasted numerous days. I'm taking Carafate and Gaviscon with little relief. Lying down makes me feel better. It happened one other time and went away after about a week. I even went last time to see my surgeon and had an ultrasound and labs that came out normal. Anyone else have this happen? I just want to feel better again. [emoji27]

I'm having a hard time understanding what's happening. So I had my surgery on 10/24. After surgery I rapidly lost 40 lbs but developed a horrible stricture that caused me 2 hospital stays and stretching. The last stricture correction was on 12/30 in which I gained 8 lbs due to fluids and meds. After 3 weeks I was able to lose 10 lbs but am now stuck at 208 lbs. I am now able to eat and keep some foods down and even started the gym but have not seen any weight lose in the last 3 weeks. I'm starting to freak out and not wanting food as I'm scared I'm gaining all my weight back. What am I doing wrong. I track everything on my fitness pal. Am barely getting 40-50 …

Anyone else missing warm, ooey, gooey, cheesy pizza like me? Well you no longer have to suffer because there are alternatives to doughy crusted pizzas which we've all said goodbye to, or at least I have! You can make a delicious pizza crust from ground chicken breast. Who would've thought?! I put all the ingredients into MyFitnessPal and let it do the calculations for me. It tastes absolutely delicious! I'm sure you'll agree that at less than 250 calories and a whopping 31 grams of protein, this pizza will be in your wheelhouse of recipes Ingredients One pound ground (raw) chicken breast ¼ cup grated Parmesan ¼ cup Reduced fat 4 cheese Italian shredded cheese…

Hello--I had surgery 12/13/16 and am having difficulty transitioning to solid food. I'd love to talk with someone about this. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just had my last appointment with the bariatric team prior to surgery. Waiting on approval from insurance so we have an anticipated surgery date of March 20. My biggest concern is that after surgery I won't loose the weight and that this will be just another failed attempt at loosing weight. Just thinking about this devastates me as I feel this is my last option. Has anyone else felt like this? What are some of your keys for success in the long term? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so depressed...it has been 43 days since my surgery and I've only lost 24 pounds. I don't understand what is going wrong . Any advice is appreciated Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't seen many posts regarding pregnancy after gastric bypass I Am 14 months post RNY and almost 6 weeks pregnant I'm super nervous about my baby getting the nutrients it needs. Anyone out there experience pregnancy post RNY ?

Good Morning! I hope this finds everyone blessed. My question is how long did you wear your binder after surgery? This thing is annoying... thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my RNY on 9/20 and got an infection to my left port site. Woke up today in excruciating pain, could barely function. Went to my surgeon's office and they opened it up there......OMG that hurt so bad, lots of gross stuff came out, but now I feel like a totally different person with minimal pain. I just wish I had been more insistent that this bubble above my incision didn't seem normal (it was almost like having a shelf over the port site). Everyone who looked at it seemed to think it was normal because of the suturing internally and then gluing. No signs of infection until last night. I am hopeful this is the worst of my complications. Sent from my iPad using the…

8 months out! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was looking to get some ideas of meals everyone ate after gastric bypass. I will be having my surgery in a few months and want to start eating exactly how I will be eating after my surgery now. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

How long did your gas pains last? I am still having gas pains 4 days post op.. very annoying and uncomfortable

Hi everyone, reporting from the hospital here. Had the surgery Wed 2-15 and expected to go home today (Friday). Everything looked good except an elevated heart rate, so they did a CAT scan. They found that the lower part of the intestines is slightly inflamed, so they have me on "gut rest" for 24 hours and then reassess. Has anyone had something similar? I'm trying not to catastrophize but right now I'm regretting having done this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm month 3 after gastric bypass and down 50 pounds. I am losing about 1-2 pounds a week now. Is that at a normal rate or should I be losing more? I'm a dude if that helps, and started at 270. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi my stricture peeps! I was dilated yesterday however I am still experiencing the feeling of food stuck in my throat. I've called Dr but not getting a clear answer as the PA's are the ones responding. My question...Did you have immediate relief? I know I may have to go again but I was dialated to 10 mm, and Dr says this is pretty good. He put me on full liquids for at least 1 week. Feeling frustrated and annoyed. It seems I should have relief now if they just opened it up.

Hey everyone I had my rny oct.2016. I desperately need to hit my personal goal weight of 165lbs and I'm 185 now. I seriously need a positive motivator as well as kick my butt into high gear. Being honest I do not meal prep I try to watch my portions and I have become more conscious of what's going into my body as well as reading labels. After my surgery I was doing pretty well with at least getting out and walking for exercise. I honestly could not tell you the last time I did. I have however just signed up for a gym membership and plan on hitting my goals but I'm realistic and I know there wi be bad days. In those times I need the most push. Someone who's inspiring and n…

My surgery isn't until Dec 1st 2016 and I'm looking for a buddy/ mentor who's been through this and has an interest in helping a newbie. My name is Sunny and I live in Tucson but I'm not going to let miles keep me from making a new friend. Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App

RNY December 26th, slow weight loss! Any tips... Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm having my band removed and gastric bypass done Feb 10th. How long was everyone off work? Most things I see say 2 weeks but some people are saying 6 weeks minimum. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

SW:350, HW: 336, CW: 278

I had gastric bypass with gall bladder removal in 2003. I have been having serious issues related to my digestive tract for the past 2-3 years. Things like serious pain, gas and bloating, distention, constipation, diarrhea, acne, fatigue, hormonal imbalance and whole body inflammation. I have been through many types of healthcare practitioners and tests and therapies and yet I still struggle to return to normal healthy functioning. I am reaching out to see if anyone has experienced something similar and what you did about it. Thank you. Cheryl

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Lookin for a buddy who Is going down the same path as I for a gastric sleeve in Mexico. Still undecided I want Dr.

Hey guys! New here and this is my first post. I'm nervous about the revision surgery to RNY because of my bad experience with the Lap Band. I had it done like ten years ago when I was a lot younger, I'm 29 now. There has been a lot of guilt and shame from not meeting my goals. I was so ashamed I have spent most of my 20s trying to forget about it because I thought I was the only one who had this experience. Recently I have learned that I was not the only one who has been through this and it is very common. This has been very uplifting and I reached out to a surgeon who I plan on doing the revision to RNY procedure. I guess I'm looking for some people to connect w…

For those who have been reading my post I have a BIG update. I have been complaining nonstop to my doctors and been to the ER 100x with neausea, vomiting and severe abdominal pain. I went to the ER today and was treated and sent home. When I went to get into bed my stomach started to hurt badly again. I went back to the ER and and there happen to be a new ER dr that I have never seen before. He suggested another CT scan and at first I refused Bc I have had about 6 of them in the past 2 weeks. He explained to me when you have Bariatric Surgery you should be well aware you could be subjected to several CT scans. So I hesitantly agreed. He said he was going to use contact dy…

OK so I decided I was going to take one of my ProCare vitamins. Not chewable! They are well over the size I'm suppose to take. I feel it stuck and uncomfortable. I'm scared to go to sleep!!! I'm 2 weeks post op!

so i had my surgery in omaha NE in sept 2015 and i moved to FL just a month after surgery due to family issues. my new surgeon says i should have lost more than 63 pounds by now. he even said, and i quote, "you're doing poorly". he also said that for me to be so young, i really should have lost over 100 by now. I workout every day, i eat no more than a 1,000 calories, i get all my Water and Protein and i'm losing about a pound a day (well sometimes i only lose half a pound) so i don't understand why i'm not losing as much weight as i should be. my new surgeon suggested i get lap band but medicaid won't pay for that. the only reason i got my surgery in omaha was because …

I really know, seriously I know, that smoke is bad for your health especially after a bypass surgery, so please don't try to judge or be concerned of my health I am grown man and I know what I want for me. Having said that anyone knows when it's "safe" to smoke again? It's been a month since I had the surgery and I want a cigarette so badly. Thanks for the help Sent from my XT1563 using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for tomorrow to have the Bypass and I'm super nervous and excited at the same time. I have a feeling of being unprepared. I have my hospital bag, pain meds and all the essentials but it feels like I'm unprepared. I had 8 days of the liver shrinking liquid diet and I didn't do so well. The 1st couple of days were rough so I cheated. The last 3 days I've been basically starving myself. (Water and Protein shake) I'm nervous that it won't be enough. I would be crushed if I couldn't have the surgery or something went wrong because of my negligence. Had anyone experienced that will a large BMI. I'm so nervous.

Tomorrow at 9:30 am I am scheduled for bypass surgery. I'm currently moving out of my apartment and into a new one. I'm doing heavy lifting and running around town trying to get moved out all while on my starvation diet. Will this affect my surgery at all. Google has no answers. Please help me. I'm freaking out

I am pre op RNY and have tried a couple different types of shakes. I am just wondering what is everyone drinking or drank prior to surgery and how was it, good, great, bad, horrible?

Has anyone else had this problem? I have been in the hospital since Monday now. I keep asking what's going on and everyone keeps passing the buck. Does this problem go away quickly as they say it will or will surgery eventually occur? Any help with this would be great.

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Hi all, I have had a lot of success with my bypass (revision from lap band). I successfully lost 30kg (66lbs) in the first 6 months post op, and I am proud to say I have maintained my loss for the last two years. I am looking to lose the last 10-15kg (22-33lbs) and I am struggling. To be perfectly honest, I feel like I've learned how to 'cheat' the bypass and what foods I can eat to not feel like I'm on a diet, but also not gain weight. I've been doing it for so long now, that any sort of restriction in calories or intake feels like a diet (which I haven't done in so long!) that I'm struggling to stay on track. Is there any advice for someone like me? I don…

Did anyone have skin ribbing behind knees while losing? It's in the crack, feels like a burn, basically they are rubbing raw. HW 493lbs 3/2/16 SW 416lbs 1/10/17 CW 411lbs

I finally ordered Premier Protein from Amazon -- it's been impossible to find at the local WalMart. For those of you who are Premier fans, do you use it in coffee or coffee-based drinks? (Like a caramel latte, for example, with the caramel flavor.) Looking for suggestions, thanks in advance. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

found out just before Christmas that I had an ulcer. Had 6 week follow up endo and it's still there, a bad one, and worse than it was 6 weeks ago even on the highest doses anti ulcer meds. Anyone have any experience? I am looking at bypass revision in a week or so. They will make my pouch smaller and remove my left over stomach Help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Where did you get yours. I'm in GTA, Canada. I can't find any nice ones. Lauren's hope has nice ones but they are in the states and will ship here. Anyone buy from them and ship to Canada. Did you have to pay customs etc. How much? Any other places that sell them? TIA

Just curious if anyone else vomit/spit up some blood after surgery

Struggling with the diet, I can't seem to eat enough protein, I don't drink enough liquids, and I don't take my Vitamins like I should. I snack and lot, but never seem to want to eat protein. I'm 3 months out, have lost 65 pounds. Hit a stall, feeling miserable. I need advice.

Surgery is scheduled for the 20th and I will need to travel about 4000 miles round trip very soon after. I will not have to drive but I will be in the car. I know it sounds impossible saying it but I do not want to put it off. I normally recover quickly, returning to work a couple days after a hysterectomy and three days after heart attack. If I pack well and focus on intake can this be done? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I've been reading so many posts online including pamphlets I've been given on what to and what not to do post Gastric Bypass. Im three weeks out and I'm starting puréed stage. Now, I've been reading comments that you shouldn't have more than 2 oz of purée at a time. Im in shock! I've been comfortably eating a cup of Soup or Greek yogurt at a time! And I don't have to eat slowly. I eat at a moderate pace. Now I'm sooooo worried. Even if I didn't pop a stitch, could I have put a strain on one or two of my stitches and caused a weak spot? I'm a perfectionist and the thought of ruining my pouch and the good work the surgeon did is killing me. I can't stop thinking about it!…

I was feeling fine and then I decided to take my zoloft before bed and I swear the pill is stuck. I tried throwing it up and nothing and now it just hurts really bad and I can't get it to pass. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App

Greetings! Has this happened to you? You're doing GREAT post-op and then KNEE PAIN invades your life? I had RNY and am down 70 lbs. I have another 50 to go. I was obese for 12 years and super-obese the past 2 years. I'm very happy with my progress except for on thing. And it's a biggie. Four months after surgery -- --my mobility actually WORSENED when one knee suddenly became painful. Pain. Gait change as my bod changed-things-up to accommodate the pain. Limping. Rely on anaerobic exercise as anything too active kills me. Can't take the dog for long walks anymore. Can't do my rowing machine, but swimming works pretty good (flutter kick from hip is AOK). Yes. W…