Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

There was a recent study on the effects of yo-yo dieting on women. The problem is that I cannot tell what it all means. The results of the study showed that: There was an association between weight cycling — also known as "yo-yo dieting" — and the risk of sudden cardiac death. The increased risk was more than three-fold greater in these cyclers than in weight stable women. Weight cycling by overweight or obese women carried no excess risk of death, however. Similarly, women who reported a maintained weight loss or gain had no increased risk of death. The sample size was large. Lead investigator Dr. Somwail Rasla from Memorial Hospital in Rhode Island analyzed the…

So today I went in to get my egd procedure at an out patient center...The nurse proceeded to get my iv started. I explained to her that I'm an hard stick. She proceeded to try anyway and could not get the vein. So not wanting to try again she call in the anesthesiologist and he begun to try in stick me!!..after 3 more failed attempts he went and got an ultrasound to find a vein and could not... Long story sure after sticking me in my arms, feet,hands and wrist a total if 10x!!! Called of the procedure my veins just would not cooperate..and now I have to try again in 2 wks at the hospital... So I'm laying here sore arms and feet black and blue dreading having to go thru th…

I'm 4 months post op and just started tp notice a lot of hair loss :'( I was hoping I was going to be one of the lucky ones that it doesn't seem to be so drastic but I'm beginning to worry already :'( I do very well with my Protein & Vitamin intake daily but I have been reading it just doesn't matter whrn it comes to the hair loss. My main concern now is how long will this take before it stops falling out? I have read up to a year! There will be NO more hair on my head way before a year :'( I do use Nixon shampoo & conditioner to help with the regrowth :-) Any secrets anyone has to help me get through this would be great!! :-) Sent from my SGH-T999L using the…

So having scoured forums for suggestions of palatable Protein drinks I find most of the ones recommended are not available in Australia. Does anyone have some suggestions of ones that taste reasonable and are well tolerated by a new pouch? I am having trouble with my pouch not wanting to accept anything much in the way of protein. ( 3 weeks out from RNY)

So I will be going in for surgery Dec. 7th... I am nervous excited and scared all at the sane time. But I am mentally prepared and praying to God that I have a successful surgery and recovery. December buddies where you at?!!! Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I'm new to the site as well as the weight loss surgery adventure! I had my first consultation with the Nurse Practitioner on 11/11/16 and she said I was an excellent candidate for surgery. I currently weight 272 lbs and I am 5'5". I was told I would need to lose between 13-14 lbs before the day of my surgery. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield MA, and I had them send over the prerequisites, and they don't mention any 6 month diet. I have to have a psych evaluation, and ekg, a chest xray, and an endoscopy before I can be approved. I just wanted to see what I should be expecting for a time line. I have my appointment with the nutritionist on 11/29/16, and an appointm…

Surgery was last night 11/15/16. All I can say is say 1 is rough, due to them blowing up your tummy with nitrogen. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is my first time on the forum.... I got a lapband 14 yrs ago, never really saw any change. Then about 4 years ago, I lost 100lbs, through diet and exercise. Honestly, never thought I would go back to being heavy again. But... I changed to a new job I hate and have gained back 60lbs. My surgery is scheduled for 11/29; my husband thinks I can lose the weight on my own. I feel like I have no will power and just go back to my horrible diet favorites. Is it really worth all the bad parts (dumping/hair loss/never having chocolate again) of having the gastric bypass?????? This could be the pre-op diet talking (it's hard), but I need some real perspective! *Me aft…

How many of you had to go through the same criteria as an initial bariatric surgery patient??? My surgeon's office asserts that everyone has to go through the same 6 month process even though my insurance has told me differently--twice! (Even talked to the bariatric nurse in the precert department.) Now, they want me to call the insurance company and have them call the surgeon's office on 3way to tell them that. Does this seem odd to anyone else? I get why they would want me to do the long process. It is more money for them as I would have to see the surgeon more often and they would not change their routine. However, I would love to have this done before the end of …

Hello everyone I had my first Gastric Bypass on December 2015. I have had a few complications but have faith everything will fall into place. I been married for 8years and now that I lost all the weight, my husband is changing towards me. At first he was happy I lost weight and now it's like whatever and he has been not himself. He supported me at first. I use to have big breast before my surgury and a hourglass body and decent behind( sorry to much information) and now I went from a size 14 to a size 2 and went 3 bra size down and flat behind. I am self conscious and feel like unattractive. I have become very shy in many ways. Is this normal? Or anyone else experience a…

Hello all...I've posted a few times on the forums, but read things a lot. I've learned a lot from everyone here, and also learned a lot about what not to do! I had my surgery on October 17th. On the 21st I started running a fever, called my surgeon, and made the 2 hour drive to the hospital where I had surgery. By the time I got there my fever was up to 103.4. I spent 2 nights there, had a CT and 2 x-rays, for them to determine that I just had a virus and they sent me home that Sunday. Unfortunately, the CT contrast gave me horrible diarrhea, and just when I thought it was getting better, it would come back with a vengeance. I began to question whether it was really …

I'm looking for a bypass buddy in Arkansas. I had surgery March 2015 and am looking for someone to keep each other motivated and share the experience with.

Does anyone have and still losing weight after surgery? Any issues? Sent from my Z988 using the BariatricPal App

Hoping to maybe find more local sources and stories.

I have always had hormone issues, low low progesterone. Never was that emotional "girly girl"but lately. Had a partial hysterectomy in June stage 2 cancer, but rny bypass was already in the works, pre op classes and monthly weight loss visits. Got the go ahead from cancer specialist in Sept. Rny October 3rd. I have lost 60 lbs total happy about that. No longer is my life food centered. Lately I am so hormonal though. I am over sensitive and cry at the drop of a hat. Not sad just goofy stuff. It's like I see me thinking crying about this is stupid yet cry anyways. Movies, things people say even positive, my favorite skirt fell off, still not sure if that was happy or sad t…

Advise needed. I am 8 weeks out from bypass. This second month I have lost 3 lbs total. It is so frustrating. I understand there are stalls, I have read up on them and get they are a true problem during the early weight loss stages... but this feels more then a stall. I feel like I am doing something wrong. I started working out a month ago, 3-4 times a week... hard hiit style training. I increased my calories to 900, I drink 60-80oz Water, 80 grams Protein. I try to do a low carb diet, between 30-50 grams a day. I track my food and weight most of the time so I know my macros and calories are pretty accurate. Here are things I know I am not doing right.... I do …

I didn't realize tomatoes soup had a lot of sugar I read the label wrong, I'm one week from having surgery!!! Do y'all think I ruined it?? I just had it today about 2 cups of it I diluted it with Water??? I have surgery on the 22nd of nov. I won't be having it any more after today!!!! Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The last 25 pounds are killing me smalls! I will be a year out from my gastric bypass on December 9th. Hw 315 Sw 302 Cw 165. My Doctor wants me to get down to 140, so I'm on the last stretch, but it's HARD NOW!! I can eat more, usually getting to 1200 calories, and I have a three pound drop/gain. Sometimes I'm 164, sometimes I'm 167, but most days I'm 165. It's been a month like this. I lost 6 pounds a month ago. Then this little bouncing game for the last four weeks. And getting that last six pounds off was hard. What I'd like to know is, what are some tips and tricks that could help me get this last 25 pounds off, from other gastric bypass patients. People who have succ…

Just wondering what everyone is eating for fruit after their bypass. I am about 3 months out and I eat about 3-5 strawberries a day sometimes or a apple with about 1 teaspoon of Peanut Butter. Is anyone eating anything like this? It doesn't hurt my stomach or anything. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

I fell like I didn't have surgery. I'm 3 weeks out from bypass and only lost when I was on fluids. Once I started the soft food stage, I stopped losing. I haven't felt any restriction at all and haven't had any trouble eating anything. This is not what I expected at all. Has anyone felt like this? Does it change? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys, just wondering how any of you are eating these two items. It has so many carbs in just 1/2 just wondering what everyone is doing. Let me know. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone . I am having trouble making healthier meals. I am so used to cooking something's over and over and want to put a cookbook recipe together. Any suggestions to any good cookbooks out there for weight loss or websites for weight loss? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello Everyone, I just had my third surgury last week for a obstruction. While I was in the hospital, my sugar dropped and they gave me insulin. I am not diabetic. This happen to me a few month back. Today it happen again. I started saying it was freezing, I started to shake uncontrollably and had to go under my blanket and still was cold. I got dizzy a few times. Is this normal? I am concern. I also felt weak and sleepy when it happen. Please any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone new to the app and I'm not really sure how to use it. But my surgery is October 28 and I'm getting the sleeve done. I'm very excited and I figured I can use some friends going through the same thing as me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been preparing to have the sleeve now surgeon wants to do RNY. Worried about the complications. Any advice? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I was just scheduled for 10/27. Anyone else getting theirs next month? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone! My surgery date is coming up soon (Nov 9th) and I'm looking for anyone else that's having surgery around the same time. I'd love to have some surgery buddies to text/message throughout the process. I don't really use FB but I'm on Instagram (same name) if anyone wants to be friends there! As a bonus if there's anyone that's also pre-op in Chicago, I'd love to chat. I'm going through Northwestern Memorial with Dr. Fronza. Thanks! Christina Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Had gastric bypass Nov 7 except for the horrible tube down my throat for over 24 hours I feel great. I think I have had too much sodium. My belly is very bloated. Is this normal? Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone I had my sleeve done on 12 September 2016 & im having a lot of trouble my tastes have changed dramatically I really don't like much food & ive barely had any Protein since surgery I've tried pea protein unflavoured & whey protein unflavoured & didn't like either as I'm trying to find a Protein powder that has no taste & mixes with diet cordial & juices etc does anyone have any suggestions I would really appreciate the help. I hope you are all doing well. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I was wondering if anyone out there had been diagnosed with fibro before having bypass surgery. I can't find a straight answer from any of my docs and there isn't anyone in my support group or pain group with this particular issue. I'm wondering if this weight loss is going to "cure " my fibro. Not that I wouldn't have done this anyway, I am a revision patient from a VBG/SR back in 1999, having issues with the ring. Just wondering if my horrendous pain might actually go away in the next year? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I just had my bypass surgery on 11/8 -- today is 11/11 and I am noticing whenever I try to drink my Protein shake that my nose starts running. I have read this and hiccups were common warning signs that your pouch was full, But I didn't think it would be this bad. How long does this normally last? Thanks,

Seeking buddy to exercise with and share gastric Bypass stories! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Revision from LB to bypass next month ???? I'm not going to do well. Sent from my LG-H634 using the BariatricPal App

I am 2 weeks post op and having to battle with this a little bit, it is enough to be pretty uncomfortable. Any advice other than the softeners I was prescribed when I left the hospital? Water intake is good, not great - 6 glasses daily. Everything else feels just fine! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I have developed a sweet tooth in last 6months... I never had a sweet tooth prior to my surgery. It's been 12 months (Oct 2015) since my RNY Down size wise from 20-22 to 10-12 Health wise...never felt better Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hello All! I had Gastric Bypass on July 14, 2016. My highest weight was 275. I have lost weight on my own many times but always fail to keep it off. When I started my WLS journey, I weighed in at 258. The day of surgery, I weighed 236 and I currently weight 185. My next post of visit is November 7. At my last post op (September 7), my surgeon told me she expected me to lose another 30 to 40 pounds by November 7th. I have only lost 3!!!! I am happy with my results so far, but I am concerned that I have started my self destructive ways that always tend to get the best of me. I am able to eat pretty much ANYTHING. NO DUMPING! I have started eating carbs again…

I lost 17 pounds the first two weeks. Now I have not lost anything for three days. Am I doing something wrong. Getting frustrated and worried. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

One of the most amazing things for me is my menopause hot flashes and night sweats have dramatically decreased since my RNY!! I had a complete hysterectomy including ovaries in October and went in to immediate surgical menopause.. What a horrific experience. I had no idea it would be so hard and because I had cancer and a blood clotting disorder I could take NO hrt no hormones whatsoever not even bio identicals . Needless to say I was suffering miserably.. But since my surgery on May 21 my hot flashes are down from like 100 to 1-2 a day and night sweats which caused me to not sleep more than an hour have lessened so much I actually slept 5 straight hours!!!!! I haven't s…

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I plan to have gastric bypass. No surgery date yet. Just got financially approved. Got my TSH for the surgery and it was "off" . Primary Doctor called and wants me to come in tomorrow to discuss it and possibly start a new medication. I've never had a problem with this before and I'm afraid its going to hold up surgery. Has anyone dealt with this preop? Sent from my Z988 using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone had the surgery and works in retail? I'm a cashier/stocker and I was wondering how long y'all took off of work? I just don't want to miss too many days bc it's not paid off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

so I am now on stage two of my diet plan. On my diet plan it says that I can have puréed Soups. And I can also have soft cheese. Any ideas of what I can get at the store? Obviously the things have to be low in sodium and have no sugars. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So i am alittle over 4 weeks into my 6 week liquid diet! Im going crazy. I just want to eat, i feel as though im going crazy. Im so ready to say screw this surgery and throw away it all. For food? Yup for food! I feel like im at the end of my rope. I get hungry, easy irritated, on top of working school and a full time single mom. I just need someone who understands. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The doctor has just diagnosed lansoprazole a proton pump inhibitor for stomach pain which may be caused by acid. I'm worried this will be a problem and delay my operation. Any Ideas? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

For those with low impact desk type jobs, how long were you off for surgery? What is the minimum time you could have returned to work? When were you able to do moderate activities like house cleaning? TIA :-) Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

9 months out looking for a mentor that has been there and can give some advice

Why no citrus fruits after surgery? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App