Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Hi All. Love this app; it has so much useful info, encouraging people, and wonderful success stories. I am still doing research to see if a surgery is for me. I definitely need to make a life change. I am wondering how much time you all needed for recovery? Is there some time need prior to the surgery as well? I work full time and am trying to see how much time away i would need. Thanks for any and all replies. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Six days before my surgery, three before my pre-op assessment have just started snivelly cold. Will it delay my op??? It doesn't feel bad and I'm sniffing first defence and taking bits, but am super worried!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I am 9 days post op. Everything went smoothly but mood swings. I am so moody. It feels like pregnancy mood swings. One minute I'm happy the next minute I am in tears. I am on antidepressants to help but they aren't helping. Is this normal and will go away? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, My name is Christine and I'm 14 days post Roux en y and of course my Dr says no carbonated drinks but I've had friends who have had this surgery and they say if u really want soda then just dilute the Diet Coke with 1/2 Water and ice. At first this sounded like really bad advice but I've tried it for the last 48 hours and have hard no issues. I'd like to hear what u guys have to say on the subject!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

what is one food you can't eat since your bypass? ... Doesn't agree with you, gets stuck, makes you sick, hate it now, whatever, you just don't eat it anymore.

Hi all I am new to this forum I'm trying to consider which type of surgery will work best for me. I would like to ask a question of anybody reading in this form if they have Hashimoto's or hypothyroid and what the success was for having bypass surgery. Any input would be gratefully accepted Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. New to this site and forum. I had RNY GSB on October 20, 2016. For four weeks I had ongoing cramps on my left side that moved around. One was the pain from the muscle incision someone else wrote about. That resolved. But at four weeks I still had this almost constant sharp pain on the left just under my rib cage. It felt/feels like I suddenly ran and got an ache in my side multiplied by 50. Nothing showed on the scan. My surgeon suspected adhesions or scar tissue to be at the root of it. So two weeks ago, I went under again for an "exploratory" and for her to remove scar tissue. There was scar tissue that she did remove but not as much as she thought would be the…

I have a stomach bug and I'm on my 10th week posted surgery all I want is toast with butter. is it too soon for toast? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Hello all! I am curious as to how those sugar free Chocolates go down? Do you experience dumping syndrome even with sugar alcohols? Is there an acceptable amount of carbs in these types of treats? I appreciate the advice! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Granted I'm only a week out from surgery, but I can't stop crying! I'm not in pain, so I don't know why I have such a feeling of regret. One minute I'm so full of hope, and the next I'm terrified. Please tell me this gets better. GBP was not an overnight decision for me, it was a four year, so I thought I'd be more mentally prepared. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What are some of the must haves after surgery such as appliances, books,tools,or whatever you feel Is a must have to aid in your weight loss journey?? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Hi. Does anyone know how malabsorption affects time released medication? Or doesn't it? I take two RXs that are time-released. My doctor changed one but it isn't as effective. Now that I can swallow better, I'm going to try the original one I was taking and see how it goes. Want to have more info when/if I ask him to return me to my original dose. Thanks in advance.

I am approved!! My insurance company denied the 1st request for band to sleeve but after the last upper GI showed the paraesophageal hitial hernia and reflux, sleeve was not the best option. The coordinator submitted the appeal last Tuesday. I was approved me for the gastric bypass. My letter came today. So excited and nervous at the same time!!

I had surgery on Monday nov 7th and I'm still hurting and feeling weird. liquids taste funny to me now also. Anyone else still craving bad food if they smell it?? ( burger, pizza, etc.) P.S. I haven't eaten that stuff tho. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved 9/06/16. I have my first cold and sinus infection since my surgery. The urgent care doctor prescribed Augmentin ( amoxicillin ) 875mg. I told her about my surgery. What is your experience with antibiotics? What antibiotics have you heard you can or have taken? Which ones if any should be avoided? I left a message for the surgical team. They are closed on Fridays. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello I am curious to know if anyone had trouble keeping their curvy shape after the bypass. I think I see more women who keep their shape with the sleeve...I would like to hear if anybody lost all their curves or if they stayed in tact? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My husband has a hand crank snow cone maker that has been a blessing. Every night he makes me a huge bowl of snow ..... and I cover it with sugar free/fat free/no calorie snow cone syrup from Ralph's online store. Ralph has tons of sugar free flavors like blue raspberry, Hurricane, fuzzy navel, sour watermelon and so many more. A wonderfully sweet, filling day-ender that helps with my Fluid consumption. And the ice shaver can be found for about $14. Makes my day and wanted to share!! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I'm wondering ... Are you able to call your insurance company to see if your surgery has been approved or do you have to wait for your Dr office to call you?... Because I'm anxious. My surgery date I'd set for Dec 7th but idk if I'm approved yet and I really want to get this surgery done and not be held back... Any one knows the answer drop it below thx. Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, I am set for surgery in Juarez on the 8the!! I am going alone and wondered if anyone has had an experience there that can share with me anything I should be aware of to make everything go smoothly since I will be alone.. thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone successful with minimal sagging skin without having to resort to cosmetics surgery??? I would love to know how you did it!!! When I'm at my goal weight I would love to minimize the sagging as much as possible with out cosmetics . Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

How many calories per day should a gastric bypass patient be eating at two years post op? Someone in my support group who has been very successful, is still eating 800 to 1,000 calories a day at two years post op. It seems really low to me especially the 800. My nut gave me a print out at 6 months. The calories per day were 1,200. I'm just curious what you are doing if you are successful and 2 years out from RNY. Thanks in advance.

Hello fellow Bypassers. This evening before my VFW Auxiliary Meeting I went to our local Rutter's Convenience Store and got the sugar free French vanilla cappachino. Figured it would be a win win for me since I am now on puréed and at that point I was hungry. I dumped for the first time today and it sucked! Hot flashes, red face, emergency running to bathroom diarrhea (sorry tmi!) and I even vomited! Did anyone else experience this with sugar free products before? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I'm 19, turning 20 soon! I had RNY in May and am hitting a rough patch and restarting some bad habits! I'm looking for an email buddy or pen pal as a mentor and support system for each other! I figure it'd be good to talk to someone my own age(ish) about this lifestyle and would love to chat and talk! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am just over 1 year post roux-en-y gastric bypass. Has anyone had issues with gastroparesis or paralyzed remnant stomach (large portion of stomach that was bypassed)? I have had severe abdominal pain and nausea from 2.5 weeks after surgery, a picc line was placed for nutrition about 3.5 weeks after initial surgery. I now have a GJ tube with the gastric port for drainage and the jejunal portion for feeding. We are trying to get to the point of no TPN so we can remove my picc line. I have gone to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for another set of eyes. They are looking to remove the bypassed portion of the stomach since it doesn't drain like it should, hoping this will …

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Does anyone have any suggestions for me with my problem? I am 4 weeks post-op and am able to eat all of the foods that I am allowed to have. However, it hurts my pouch whenever Water or almost any liquid hits it. I have tried plain water, crystal light, warm decaf tea, etc... and the only liquid I have tolerated well is skim milk. Am I the only one experiencing this? I am really struggling to get my liquids in. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Later on when I can advance to regular foods would it be a horribly bad food choice to add a little bit of scrambled sausage into my scrambled egg? I am not fond of eggs but can tolerate them if there is a lil sausage in them. However I don't want to eat anything that I shouldn't eat. I am only 18 days post-op and I intend to follow my program. Thanks for your thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do any of you buy chewable Vitamins or liquid vitamins at Walgreens or Walmart? If so can you please provide the brand and what kind it is?? I am having RNY done I need Multivitamin with minerals, I need calcium citrate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Iron. If you have pictures that'll be great too!! Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Help! I'm only one week post op and I ate a half of a sandwich! I'm still supposed to be on the liquid diet...I can't believe I done this. Am I going to die? Should I be looking for any signs of anything? Sent from my SM-G900R4 using the BariatricPal App I had the r&y by the way Sent from my SM-G900R4 using the BariatricPal App

Hello ! I've been reading a lot for months now. The good the bad and the ugly . The complications scare me. I am 41 and 5'5" 256 lbs and have type 2 diabetes/GERD /high bp/high cholesterol and have been overweight about 9 years now in the obese category . I go to my doctor in 3 wks to try to get a referral for gastric bypass surgery. I feel I just cannot do this anymore and my health is getting scary. I guess I'm looking for some reassurance and I need to hear from people who started where I am at and have done well. All the horror stories have me just scared. Yet my future and losing life from obesity is scarier. Any advice and or comments appreciated Sent…

I read an interesting article on Fiber today and I am still trying to absorb it. Some of the key points are: It is important to consume a minimum of 25-30 grams of fiber per day. It should be a natural fiber from real plant food rather than processed or refined fiber produced industrially like inulin powder. We have a massive microbe community that live mainly in our lower intestines (colon). These microbes line the wall of our gut and their numbers reach generally 100 trillion microbes. These microbes digest high fiber foods (that we cannot) and extract the key nutrients. Humans produce around 17 digestive enzymes while microbes have thousands. These microbes (ma…

I am so happy I finally have insurance again. I scheduled my appointment with the Dr on Dec 15th. Let the journey begin :-) Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was denied yesterday. Today my surgeon Dr. McBride at UNMC did a peep to peer and got my denial reversed!!! Man oh man she is good and fast. I'm thrilled byond belief!!! Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes!! I'll be doing you on the losers bench soon!!! Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App

Anybody have some great food recipes they can share??? I start puréed food tomorrow. Please if you have any let me know!!!! Thank you in advance!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How much are you consuming per meal? I'm 14 months out and eating about 1/2 c per meal 3 meals a day and a Protein shake if I'm hungry Sent from my VS987 using the BariatricPal App

I'm 6 months post mini gastric bypass. I'm at my goal weight. I have been miserable with gas and painful bloating ever since I went on solid food. Everything seems to trigger it. I'm constantly uncomfortably bloated and the gas is horrendous. It's ruined the joy of my weight loss. I'm eating or trying to eat a paleo diet. I eat small portions, fist size or lower. I chew chew chew. What can I do? I'm seriously considering giving up all solid foods. My fiber and protein intake is huge. Does this ever end?

Hi, I have had my first consultation with my surgeon. Hoping to have the Bypass next March, yippee! However, I am scared that I will experience malabsorbtion after the operation. I am currently on an SSRI and a SRI (antidepressants) and they are essential to my wellbeing, my worry is that after the op, my medications won't be absorbed properly and that I will have complications with the medication. The surgeon assured me that it wouldn't happen, he said that its more Vitamins and minerals that are concerned with malabsorbtion. Anyway, has anyone had any problem with malabsorbtion and antidepressants? P.S I am currently over 145kg. Apparently my ideal weight is <…

I've read this a few times and brushed it off until my right knee started giving me trouble. It's really sore and I can't kneel or put pressure of any kind on a spot under my kneecap. Anyone? Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone. Me again with another question. I can no longer take any Vitamins chewables gummies etc. I think my next step is Vitamin Patches. Can anyone recommend the best ones and confirm how they are working for them? I'm just so sick of being sick and throwing up every time I try to get them down. Ps I have tried them grounded up and in Protein shakes. Also in drinks. God only know how fast I ended up having to run upstairs to projecting vomit all over my bathroom. Help SOS!! Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Looking for those who went thru the chrias bariatric program or going through it! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I attended a seminar and scheduled my first appointment for wls. The coordinator asked me to take a recommendation letter. Today, I spoke with my pcp who I thought would be against wls but he was quite excited for me. He talked to me about the pros and cons and how is a lifetime commitment and he told me several of his patients had wls and they are doing so well keeping up. He told me to research a good surgeon, I told him who I've selected and it turns out he knows the surgeon I selected for this process. I explained to him how it was a difficult decision to make but I want control of my life and want to be there for my kids. He wrote a recommendation letter and gave me…

Hey all, I'm a newbie here. I'm 24, from Pennsylvania. I'll be having bypass on December 7th. Anyone else share the date? Could use as much support and friends as possible! 5'8 CW: 262 GW: 160 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Three years ago I started having digestive problems. I've had numerous tests done with no definite answers. They are diagnosing it as IBS even though my case seems to be mild compared to others. I'm currently 350 pounds and am tentatively looking at a June gastric bypass surgery. My hope is that by eating less and healthier along with having roughly 150 pounds less on me will help my problems. Has anyone had digestive problems before surgery and gotten better after? Has anyone had problems get worse? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I'm 33. I had my initial RNY at 22. I lost 150 pounds. I started at 375. And then I found out the day after my surgery my doctor was out of business because he lost his medical insurance. I followed up with another doctor after and found my pouch was too big. I was devastated to say the least. Over the last 10 years I went almost back to my original weight. I had a revision at 350 done in April of 2015. I've lost 100-ish pounds since then. But now I'm stuck again. I live in Dallas, TX. Been through a divorce right before my revision. I'm engaged but I feel bad for my fiancé. He tries so hard not to show that my weight bothers him. He loves me unconditionally but I wan…

Anyone have Lap band & plication revised to Gastric bypass? Anyone used the new Oasis Hospital in Tijuana, BariatricPal Team MX???

I had my RNY a week ago tomorrow. I had horrible post op pain which has improved with the exception of to the left of my belly button. There isn't an incision there either but the pain is excruciating if I push there, twist, sit up or turn over in bed. Anyone else have/had this? Thanks guys!

I'm 17 days out from bypass. My surgeon's WOE is very strict so I just moved up to Clear Liquids, Protein drinks, plus yogurt 4 days ago. Incidentally I also have woken up with a headache every day since the diet changed. I'm getting in at least 64 oz of (clear) liquids. Since I can't take ibuprofen and it's got to be something I'm missing in my diet, anyone have any tips? I'm averaging 500 calories a day, 60 g protein.

I'm having my gastric bypass surgery on December 12th so it's 10 days away! And I'm so nervous and scared I would like to talk to someone who had the laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery so they can help me to understand what it's like after and did you all get a pre op diet to take home with you ? I did my surgeon put me on this diet of all these boxes of stuff I had over 20 bags to take to my car yesterday they gave me all the pre op food and they gave me the pro op food too which is supposed to be for after the surgery too! He gave me 9 weeks of food for after surgery too! But the Soups are making me really sick I tried it yesterday for lunch and dinner and it is the na…

The night after my surgery went home, started crying and feeling regretful. I just need more advice on this rny, I didn't think it was be this bad. I wanted this very badly, but I don't want focused on the negative and what could happen. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App