Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

I am so excited. Holy cow. I started this journey about a year ago. and now there is just a measly 15 days left! How am I going to sleep the night before? What pajamas am I going to wear?! These are such happy questions I don't mind asking myself over and over again. I know when i start my pre-op diet tomorrow, I will probably be singing a different tune, but today I'm on cloud nine that its coming true. Ive never been so ready to do something hard before. I know its going to be a struggle, but now I'm going to be digging a hole with a shovel instead of a spoon. Thank God. I'm so excited.

Hi All, I am trying to decide whether to have the RNY gastric bypass. My PCP is against it citing that she has 6 patients who she treats and who've had major complications from the surgery, including osteroperosis. Has anyone had this complication or know of anyone who has?

I am 8 months out and for about the last 4 months or so I sweat heavily out of nowhere. I can be sitting for 5 minutes and stand up and my shorts will be wet and the chair looks as if I peed on it. Does anyone else have this problem? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved July 2016 and I feel like i have been at a stall for a month I was 247 and am at 185 I feel like I'm always hungry and as if I shoukd have lost more weight by now has anybody Been through this I feel like i been eating alot aND I'm not going to lose anymore helplp Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I just wanted to thank everyone on here for being a great support system for me.

I am 8 months out and have been having severe constipation. While in the ER one of the surgeons did a rectal exam and said that he had never seen a case like mine. I was told I have a Redundant Colon. I went to see a Colorectal Surgeon and was given a pill to swallow. The pill has a bunch of markers and I will take two X-rays to see where there are at. Has anyone done this before? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm finally 6 weeks out. Finally food, meals, not just ingredients. My head says carbs and bigger portions. My stomach says He'll No to the bigger portions, and I'm terrified of eating the wrong carb or getting dumping syndrome while at work, so I'm freaking out about the carbs. And I want chocolate but that's got to be my head playing tricks on me. I do believe in everything in moderation but if I had the tools the practice moderation in the past I wouldn't have needed gastric bypass surgery to begin with. There is a support group meeting at my hospital on Monday evening, I'm going to try to go but am working a ton of hours this weekend. May just have to drag my…

So I'm 16 days post op and I'm having so many issues with food and liquids. I'm only averaging about 30 oz of fluids a day and 200-300 calories if I'm lucky. I'm barely getting in any Protein. Less than 10 g a day. I don't know what to do... so much seems to make me nauseous and I can't even stand the thought of food. I've already been to the hospital for nausea and dehydration. My mom is convinced that when I see the surgeons pa tomorrow that they are going to send me to the hospital to force me to eat. She thinks I'm deliberately starving myself for attention or that I'm depressed. I am upset about how things are playing out but I'm not depressed. I know this will pass …

I am 8 months out and since the beginning 8 months ago I have been having severe nausea and vomiting. I am to the point that I do not even eat much at all anymore. I have been to the ER and admitted to the hospital more times then I like to know. I have tried Zofran 8mg under my tounge, Zofran 8mg Pills, Reglan, Benadryl, and Tygan. The only thing that works now is IV 4mg Zofran. I am allergic to Compazine. I am looking into having a nurse come to my home to place an IV to give fluids n Zofran. Has anyone else experienced this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my bypass on 2/8/17 so far recovery is going good. Will be leaving from hospital tomorrow and heading home. Surgeon said my procedure went very well and couldn't have been any better. I'm very excited to start this new journey!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Holy crap! I was denied a few weeks ago. Today I got a verbal approval and what a huge sigh of relief that is! I thought by now is already have had it. I'm so glad to get the help I need! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Hello, can anyone share an app they like to track their food intake? My fitness pal seems like it's too time consuming to enter all of the necessary information. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm from Cleveland, Ohio and am in need of a Mentor. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App

So I'm over a year & a half pos op.. I just met the most incredible man a couple months ago and we are now dating and sexually active.. is there any birth control out there that is safe for me to take? Should I go ask my gynecologist about this or my bariatric surgeon? Please help!

I'm in the process of trying to get RNY and I'm just wondering how soon y'all returned to work. I work in the medical field and do a lot of physical work. Walking, standing, bending, lifting (50 lbs or so), crouching, reaching etc, for 10 hours a day When did you guys return to work, or when we're you able to attain this level of activity? Looking to hear from those that had rny specifically. Thanks!

I had my gastric Bypass Surgery on 11/6/16 and have lost 52 pounds. I am having some issues and was wondering if anyone else has experienced any of the following issues: 1) when I speak my voice is strained - sounds hoarse all the time since surgery. saw an ENT said everything is fine 2) nose is always running 3) lately when I have a bowel movement I have to throw up at the same time. Comes out both ends. And get the chills really bad. I am only having a Protein shake for Breakfast lunch consists of 1 thin sliced turkey breast - low solium with 1 thin sliced lowfat swiss cheese afternoon snack - 1 slice of low-fat sharp cheese and 5 cashews or almonds dinner:…

My surgeon said it is my choice whether i have gastric sleeve or bypass. If I had to decide in this moment, I would say I am doing the bypass. If it was your choice could you help me by responding why you are choosing or chose gastric bypass. My main reason I want to have a fear of dumping so I won't eat foods high in sugar or fat. My fear is that it is riskier because there is more cutting and stitching involved. I also wonder about still feeling hunger because the rest of the stomach is left behind and I will still produce the hormone associated with hunger, with the sleeve it was my understanding is that since they remove a large portion of the stomach, you don't …

Asking everyone for prayers, guidance and support!! Tomorrow morning I go in @ 5:30 for my RNY Bypass. I'm anxious, scared and excited at the same time. I look forward to seeing everyone on the losers bench and starting a new life. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I am looking for personal experiences. What did you choose bypass over sleeve and are you happy with your choice? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using the BariatricPal App

I started my journey at 368 pounds on the day of surgery I weighed 345 pounds, I am just two months out of surgery and I weighed 265 this morning. I am nauseated constantly and have a very limited diet. On the majority of the days I hit or get really close to my Protein goals and always hit my Water goal. I am exhausted, napping during the day and going to bed earlier and earlier every night. If I try even the lightest of physical activity, after only a minute or two I get light headed and dizzy. I saw my surgeon two weeks ago and spoke with him and he did not seem to concerned. I have lost another 20 pounds since that appointment. Surgeon did order an upper GI sca…

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HELLO, I'M NEW ON HERE AS OF TODAY !! I WENT TO THE GASTRIC BYPASS DR TODAY AND FOUND OUT GEART NEWS, SINCE 2007 IVE TIRED LOSSING THE REQUIRED % OF WEIGHT TO GET THE SURGERY BUT FAIL EVERY TIME , BUT TODAY THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY INSURANCE WOULD LIKE ME TO LOSE 10% OF MY WEIGHT BUT ITS NOT REQUIRED, THEY JUST NEED RECORDS SHOWING THAT HAVE TIRED, SO I WILL STILL TRY TO LOSS WEIGHT THIS IS AMAZING IM BEHOND HAPPY AND I GOT TEARY EYED . SO I HAVE TO WEIGHT IN EVERY MONTH STARTING THIS MONTH AND THE LAST MONTH WILL BE JULY AND MY SURGERY WILL BE SOMETIME IN AUGUST 2017 YES .

Hi, I'm in North Atlanta and having RYGB in late 2016. Doing the pre-op diet and exercise now. My surgeon is Dr. Hart from Atlanta Bariatrics. I'm a 50 y.o. male trying to get healthy for my wife and daughter. Any other men out there starting the same journey? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm 4 months out yesterday, I struggle with Protein. I'm not getting nearly as much as I should. What do you guys suggest? Protein shakes make me sick, I could force myself to drink it but.... I rather not. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 12 weeks out and I'm able to eat a lot more is that normal or did I mess something up plz respond I'm freaking out Sent from my iPhone 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

I'm 9 months post-op and ever since I got the surgery I've been getting dizzy spells (fainting like feeling) whenever I get up from either sitting or sleeping.. my Water intake is good and would on average get 1 sachet of ORS per day (or every other day) just to keep things balanced. Vitamins, minerals and Iron are all in check. What could be the problem and how to solve it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I'm 14 months out, 145lbs down from starting at 286! In the past 3 months when I do something (like today I went bowling with the family, picked up the house and did laundry) I'm knocked on my butt, feeling dizzy and tired. From a DR's view everything is perfect, lab work, blood pressure. Has anyone experienced feeling like this? I was to be active and do things! This is so annoying! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi All! This Tuesday marks 6 weeks. I am down 20 lbs since GB surgery, and very happy about that. The slower I lose, the less saggy skin I'll have to deal with. I am really pushing my Protein ( in a dire attempt to prevent hairloss) which is contributing to a higher caloric intake. For me, I cannot tolerate Any fish. It constantly feels stuck, so I am avoiding it for awhile. Ground Turkey and dark meat chicken have been a life saver. I am on low residue (soft cooked food) and Tuesday I can start the long term general diet. Below is what I have been eating for 2 weeks with no problem. Turkey chili, beef chili, lunch meat, deli cheese, eggs/whites, refried Beans, …

I am now 1 month+ post op and wondering if I'll ever be able to eat at least close to normal again. I know the portions will be much less, but what are the Bypass Veterans eating? Can they eat lightly fried foods, noodles, sweets, chips, bread, etc. I'm not planning on eating them on a regular basis after going through all this, and I refuse to gain weight back. I would just like to know if I can have a little treat every now and then without getting sick! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Help please My band to bypass was at the end of Nov and I've had constant sickness and diarrhoea since. I'm stuck in bed unable to walk due to exhaustion and feeling completely lost? I feel like I am simply slowly starving. Drs have done tests but the best they could say was I had a bad case of a gastrointestinal infection?? No antibiotics. I'm also unable to take my regular medications. Has this happened to anyone else? What can I do to help myself? Thank you x Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I found Atkins Taco Bowl in frozen meals section. I added a few slices of avacado and ate half of the bowl. Fast and easy to prepare in the microwave. Tastes really good. RNY 12/20/2016 HW 325 SW 258 CW 228

Hey, anyone from central NY/Southerntier? I am pre op without a surgery date, and am looking for a buddy!

3 weeks post op bypass and just started my supplements. Curious how many pills is safe to take at one time. Would hate to get an obstruction of pills in my gut or stomach. Obviously not a lot at once but these Calcium tabs are huge! The dose calls for 2 tabs twice a day. I have no problem swallowing the pills whole (actually they feel rough and get hung going down when cut in half) but can I take 2 at a time or do I have to space out all 4 tabs throughout the day. That's hard to keep up with 5 different dosing times (5th being my Iron and Multivitamin since you can't take iron and calcium together). Just curious what everyone else does for supplement timing and how m…

My nut suggested I start taking Vitamins now... Anyone know of the best chewable and gummie vitamens out? And where I can purchase? Please and thanks Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Okay so this is going to be a long one so my apologies in advance. I just need help and someone who understand somewhat what I'm going threw. I am 2 years 2 months and 4 days post RNY gastric bypass. I started this journey almost 3 years ago. I chose to take more time then you had to going to the dietitian to make sure 1 I couldn't do this with out the surgery and 2nd to make sure I was 100% ready and prepared for the long road ahead of me. My heaviest I was over 300lbs I stopped weighing myself when I got to 300 ???? at surgery I weighed 269 lbs and I am just over 5'5.5 in height. I had my surgery in Seattle Wa. At a hospital known for weight lost surgery and with a Dr. …

I had surgery 5/2/2016, lost 84 pounds. I feel Stuck as I am on a stall. I have about 50 more to lose. Any advice? Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Looking for buddy near Atascadero, CA. Surgery done Stanford, CA 5/2/2016 Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

I had my conversion from lap band to bypass on 12-15-16.......I can't keep anything down.....every once in awhile maybe tea and applesauce ....I'm weak and tired, Doctor says it's because so much scar tissue from the band.....I vomit constantly almost everything sometimes even the applesauce, I'm not losing much, steady at 138, but can someone tell me when I can eat? I feel like this is the worst thing I've done, can't keep Vitamins down or even my thyroid meds......doctor doesn't seem concerned.....I hurt sometimes and I stay nauseated. ......this is the worst thing ever....any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated! Sent from my SM-N900V using the BariatricPal App

I was searching for Vitamins and ran across this company and didn't know if they are good or bad and if anyone has tried them? They are affordable so I didn't know how good they really are. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I'm considering both Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve and trying to unspderstand why folks have chosen one over the other. I had thought for sure I wanted the sleeve to avoid the possible nutritional deficiencies and it just seemed like bypass had a lot of other issues like dumping, etc. the only reason I'm doubting my original plan is that I have acid reflux and have been on what's considered a low dose of omeprazole (20 mg daily) for about 7 years. I've read that for some people reflux can get really really bad after the sleeve. But there also seems to be stomach ulceration as a long term risk of bypass. Help! I feel paralyzed trying to make the right choice…

What was the first thing you ate once you were cleared for the pureed stage? Any recipes or suggestions for future stages? What was/is your fave thing to eat? Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App

I have not been much of a TV watcher, but being on leave from surgery I am watching much more. Holy crap, COULD THERE BE ANY MORE food COMMERCIALS ON TV! It's maddening for head hunger. I want everything on the tv, even stuff I know I would never eat. I might have to resort to Netflix or streaming on demand. rant over now, lol

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I've pretty much just started out. I went to an info session and went to my first consultation which counted as my first medical weight mgmt Appt of the 6 I have to do. I really wasn't told to start dieting or anything yet. They gave me a booklet to read over but it didn't give me any diet to follow. What is everyone doing for the weight management required by insurance? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just looking to follow those having surgery around the same time as me.

So I'm wondering does anybody enjoy the sugar free sweets or does it cause dumping? I know everyone is different but I just want to know if this will be tolerable one day? Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Hi all. Brand new here. So happy to find this app while researching my pending surgery. I was looking for some advice. I have Crowns disease but my GI dr is on board with Bariatric surgery. I just had an EGD done last week with my Bariatric surgeon. After the test he told my mother that I had a giant hiatal hernia and might not be able to have the surgery. He told my mother to continue on my preop work and he would know more when he reviewed all my records. I just got my EGD report last week and it just said I couldn't have the Sleeve and would have to do the Bypass if I wanted to proceed. I have my next appt on 2/21 which will b the appt I set up my surgery for. You ne…

Left pic, Christmas 2015 Right pic, Christmas 2016 RNY, 3/14/16 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App

Hi everybody. Start my journey by meeting my weightloss doctor in march. Im so excited Sent from my LG-K540 using the BariatricPal App