Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Hi I'm about to have gastric bypass surgery in 3 weeks.....I really wanted gastric sleeve but was told by surgeon he would not do that on me because of past ulcer....so with him my only option is gastric bypass....as the date of my surgery approaches.... I find myself finding reasons not to have surgery....it all comes down to plain fear...I've worked so hard to get to this point to get surgery covered....I've spent years with my weight going up and down and now with my my back issues...getting the weight off is so important for my quality of life...is there someone out there that has had surgery and can give me advice...please...any feed back would be appericiated...Tha…

Well on Friday I had my barium swallow test done it was good and i was able to move to the puree stage....oh yeah I lost 11pounds was very excited!! Sent from my LGMS330 using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, I'm in early pre-op stage of surgery, completing checklists, evaluations, etc. I've attended my first five pre-op support groups. So my question is, how much on average, does it cost monthly, for all of the Protein, Vitamin and nutrient supplements that will be required post-op? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is on August 17th. I've lost 35lbs on my preop diet. My dr wants me to lose 40. Would it mess up my surgery if I ate stir fry from Mongolian Bbq? Just a tiny bit of chicken and a ton of veggies and very little oil. No rice or tortillas or that? I am having a very hard time with only having sweet things but I also don't want to screw up my surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone have a thyroid issue since having surgery? I was diagnosed with Graves' disease about a year ago, I'm not saying it is related to the surgery but curious if anyone has any thyroid issues. Specifically Hyper. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

8 months and still I'm at 236 idk why... I'm eating and working out too. It's my first time ever stalling I'm so scared ... What should I do???

I'm closing in on 100 lbs lost and I still see me at 325 lbs...I'm actually 230 lbs at the moment....That's a lot of weight lost but when I look in the mirror I just don't see it! [emoji35][emoji107]????

Anyone had a revision from vertical sleeve to gastric bypass? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Dr. Mary Hickson from Plymouth University in Plymouth, UK, and colleagues published a preliminary food intake. * Acyl.-ghrelin: activated form of ghrelin * GLP-1:glucagon-like peptide: when glucose levels in the blood rise, GLP-1 induces the pancreas to release insulin and thus promote normal glucose levels. * PYY: Peptide YY is released in response to feeding and reduces appetite. Analysis of the hormonal levels in the women in each age group showed that, compared to the 60-79 age group, the 80+ group demonstrated a higher level of PYY than did any other age group. http://acsh.org/news/2016/08/08/appetite-control-in-the-elderly-might-help-the-young-control-eating…

Anyone from ohio? Has or is going to get the bypass done at Mt Carmel West in Columbus? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Researchers in the United States and Australia conducted a meta-analysis of 174 studies published between 1980 and 2016 that examined the effect of exercise on five chronic diseases: breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Study authors observed that, to a certain point, the more a person exercised, the lower his or her risk of all five conditions. But the sweet spot for health gains occurred when individuals had a total activity level of 3000-4000 metabolic equivalent (MET) minutes a week, according to a news release. Benefits halted beyond an activity level of 4000 MET minutes a week. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/08/10/researchers-ide…

I'm 4months post op and haven't lost any weight in a month. And I went to the doctor and they told me I was behind.. I should have lost more weight than I have. Ive lost 74lbs in 4months. I'm not sure what Im doing wrong but it's upsetting. I'm stuck between 250-254lbs..im tracking my calories and protein intake and it's good..I walk 3 miles every morning and use my resistance bands... I only eat 4oz three times a day and it's white meat and veges... I don't know what to do. This can't be the end of my weight loss... I started at 328lbs and need to get to 165lb!!!

Hi. I am a year out from my RNY. I was non compliant all that time. I did not gain any weight but I also did not lose. All my fault, yes. Recently, I was somehow ready to jump back on the wagon, thank goodness!!!! The problem I'm having is, I have NO appetite, I feel nauscious (I Can NOT spell that!!!) at the idea of eating food. When I am able to eat, it's thankfully a bird's portion. Protein and veggies/fruit. I am now losing weight, but I can't get myself to eat several times a day, no matter how yummy the food is. Right now, I'm going to eat Hummus and a baby cucumber, but I'm not pleased that I have to eat. And I love hummus. My food goes down well. And I'm drinki…

Struggling!!! A whole year has gone by already and I have received more negative than positive from family and so called friends. Now I am concerned and feel ashamed because I have not lost as much as I should have. I did not even Celebrate my first surgerversery (sp). Just healing from two major surgeries at the same time (RNY & gallbladder) was enough but now I realize that the negative reactions sent me more into a depressive state. My starting weight was over 500, maybe there is a willing buddy out there who has been successful with losing a massive amount of weight too.

I've been getting worried at the amount of food I can eat now that I'm almost 6 months post op....for Supper last night I was able to eat half of a 7oz piece of salmon and roughly half of a baked sweet potato....at this point I wasn't stuffed...didn't really feel "full" either ....then for breakfast this morning we were meeting friends at Denny's and I had no problem eating 2 over easy eggs and 2 pieces of bacon....this just scares me! [emoji53]. Anyone else have these fears? I still have a long ways to go...I'm sitting at 233 and my surgeons goal weight for me is 155.... I started this journey at 324... Surgery weight 295.

I've been diabetic for years. I take pills and insulin. My sugars have been good since my procedure 2 weeks ago. I'm afraid that when I start eating next week that it will change. How have your diabetic situation changed?

Hi! I was wondering what those of you who have UHC went through in preparation to your surgery? I have one more diet visit, and a class, on October 5th, And then they'll be submitting my paper work! How long did it take you to her approved? Has anybody been denied? If so, why? Congrats on everyone's success! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone. I'm having my Bypass TOMORROW!!! Oh my god. I'm so happy it's finally here but also very nervous too. Any last minute advice? XxX Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

So I've been getting asked ALOT to post before photos. The problem with that is I was so disgusted with myself, I never really took photos of my full body. But I found a few- and it's time lapsed over 11 months. 74 pounds down. Top left was taken TODAY Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. Just had my last appointment before my pre-op liver shrinkage diet. It's getting so so real 4 weeks and 4 days until my op. 14th September I'm going in. Getting my head around the liver shrinkage diet anyone offer any advice for that? Sent from my SM-G901F using the BariatricPal App

Am I suppose to have diarrhea and nausea every day. Is this normal? How long will this last? I'm 4 weeks post op and very miserable. I feel so sickly all the time. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Anyone want to coach me through this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone know if you can get the torani sugar free flavorings in small bottles instead of the huge bottles I'm finding at the store? I tried amazon and they only sell them by the big bottles as well but in a variety pack. ~~ LadyDarkness415 ~~

It has been nearly a year since I lost weight and I have gained back 30 pounds. Why? Emotional eating. Anyone have advice? Sent from my MotoG3 using the BariatricPal App

Surgery finally came this morning! Overall I'm doing well. No nausea just this horrible stomach cramping which I believe it s the has everyone has talked about! I've been sitting up since about 5:30 EST and been walking. I know the road ahead will be though but looking forward to the journey.

I am on day 1 of my pre-op diet, and I was wondering if there's a danger of getting too much Protein? My Protein shakes have 30g, and if I drink 4 then I am already at 120. That does not include any I might get from bone broth, or sugar free pudding made with milk, etc. Is there a high end protein limit I should avoid? Thanks, I really appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I'm 3 days past surgery. This may be TMI: Anyone else have trouble passing gas? I feel like my muscles below automatically tense up when it starts to come out so it never does. I need to get rid of it but I can't stop my muscles from tightening up. No matter how much i concentrate on relaxing my muscles, ive only let a couple of small ones out today (this is the first day ive had the urge to pass it. And yes im walking and moving around but now I'm getting some gas pains. Any suggestions? ~~ LadyDarkness415 ~~

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Hi guys. This is my first day on here. Today I started my two week pre-operative liver reduction diet. My surgery is booked on 11th August. So two weeks tomorrow. I'm so excited to finally begin this final preparation process, and to begin changing my life. Apart from my weight I have NO medical conditions, and am taking no medication. I have no weight related illnesses. So in that respect I'm very lucky. However I'm so anxious and scared. I'm so worried that something will go wrong during/after the operation that I find myself crying and panicking. Has anyone got any advice on how I can stay calm and not panic on the lead up and especially the day of my surgery? W…

Hi everyone, I'm about 11 months out and recently (about the last two weeks or so) have started having nausea after I eat. This morning, for example, I drank some coconut water and a protein shake after my morning workout. Later, after I got to work, I ate a luna bar and feel nauseated and yucky. Has anyone else experienced something similar a ways out from surgery? If it continues or gets worse, I'll definitely call my bariatric clinic. Just want to see if anyone has insight in the mean time. Thanks!

Hi, I'm three weeks out and on my soft food stage lots of ground meats and high Protein foods. However I'm having a tough time everything I try to eat something it hurts even if it's the smallest bite and I do take my time. Anyone else have/had this issue? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys I'm having surgery in July of this year I'm 23 btw and looking for someone who is on a similar journey, maybe we can chat and give advise and support Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Since being approved for surgery I've started to have doubts! Doubting everything from do I really need this? Am I taking the easy option? Will it fail like everything else I've tried! I feel like I've been eating badly since the news also almost like I'm eating all my favourite things for the last time! I don't really over eat as much as eat the wrong things! I often eat based on head hunger rather than actual hunger! I'm going to seek out a therapist because I still have about 4-5 months before my actual surgery is likely to happen. I will discuss with them my eating habits & try to deal with them before the actual surgery! I'm 5 ft 2 with a weight of 273lbs & m…

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if any of you have experienced a low blood sugar after eating sweets or really any meal. I had a bad episode last night after eating a small piece of birthday cake (bad, I know). I have had about 4 of these episodes in the last few months, but I don't know how to treat them. Any advice? (Other than not eating more cake lol) My oldest brother has Type 1 diabetes so I am familiar with helping him when he is low, but this is new for me.

So I'm craving something sweet but don't want to cheat.. What does everyone else do? Any tips, suggestions?

I've got my bypass booked in 11 days time and I'm excited to finally get a grip of my life again. However the only people I have told is my husband, mum, dad and sisters. NO ONE else knows including rest of the family and my friends. I don't want to tell everyone because I don't want people to think I have 'cheated' 'took the easy way out' and people are so ignorant and uneducated I cannot deal with fighting my corner with them. Did anyone else just tell their close close family and no one else? When I start to lose a dramatic amount of weight I don't know what to tell people when they ask how I'm doing it? What shall I do? What shall I tell people? Sent from my i…

I'm sitting here thinking...will there ever come a time in my life that I am not obsessed with losing weight? A day that I don't think about being thin? A day I don't wish the weight would come off faster? A day I don't question if I'm doing something wrong because I'm not losing as fast as I think I should be? A day I can walk into any clothing store and pick something off the rack that actually fits and looks nice? Just thinking......[emoji51]

I need buddies. I've been at this nearly alone for quite some time and I would love to build a new support system for myself and help support others who aren't as far out or those that just need people too. The name is Theresa, by the way. I'm 31 y/o. Sent from my SM-T330NU using the BariatricPal App

Hey my first post here! I'm 6weeks out and I'm really struggling to stay hydrated. I live in the tropics so hydration is always an issue but now more than ever! I feel like I'm constantly drinking and it's a pain when I have to stop to eat, just really worried about what I'm doing to my kidneys if I stay dehydrated! I have a drink with me at all times and I must drink around 3 liters a day. I had my surgery done in India... ONLY $4500!! Excellent surgeon great follow up... Just worrying about dehydration Sent from my MI 4W using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone on here, had arm lift (Brachioplasty) if so what are your thoughts? Thanks

Just got back from World Market with about 10 different flavors of sugar free Torani syrup. Any ideas on how to use them? I'm thinking of adding it to: Greek yogurt SF puddings Protein shakes Cottage cheese? Decaf tea and coffee, hot and cold Any other ideas? How do you guys use them? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I just got my surgery date for July 20th. I'm excited nervous and everything in between. Looking to find a pal, to work through the process with, with similar surgery date!

I'm 3 weeks post op and can't even think about Protein drinks without gagging. Has anyone had a Protein Bar instead that worked. I had one today and it went down well. I ate it in a few sittings ofcourse. Will this work as opposed to the shakes? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone!!! So I'm planning to have the RNY...hopefully sooner than later! Just started the process though in July and see the surgeon next week. (I've already seen the np) Ive also done blood work and NUT visit....I've gotten all my specialties doctors to write letters of support and I'm psyched!!! What an amazing app with stories of good, bad and everything in between!! Love it! Do we have any type 1 diabetic success stories? I've had diabetes for 21 years now (was dx at age 11) my bmi is 36 and I have a ton of other issues however, what was your diabetes like post RNY? I know I'll never go into remission but just curious the effect on type ones? My doctors seem to…

A study by David Cummings et. al. published in Diabetalogia investigated the mounting evidence indicates that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) ameliorates type 2 diabetes. 32 adults were divided into 2 groups. In the ILMI [intensive lifestyle and medical intervention] group, the individuals performed ≥45 min of aerobic exercise 5 days per week, a dietitian-directed weight- and glucose-lowering diet, and optimal diabetes medical treatment for 1 year. In the RYGB group, the individuals received Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Diabetes remission at 1 year was 60.0% with RYGB vs 5.9% with ILMI (p = 0.002). Compared with the most rigorous ILMI yet tested against surgery…

My RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery My name is Carla! I live in NJ I'm a 35 year old married mother of two. My weight loss journey started in March 2008. My son was one year old and I decided I no longer wanted to live my 300lb unhealthy lifestyle! I wanted to live to be able to see my Son grow and I wanted to be able to play with him and not watch from the side lines. I had my gastric bypass surgery Sept 15 2008. After the usual Two days in the hospital I was feeling good and diacharged. Only to return to the hospital at 4am in severe pain. I had a leak. Had to do another surgery and recovery was very painful I stayed in the hospital for three weeks. With that being said I wo…

I'm on day 3 of the pre op liver reduction diet. My bypass is booked for 11th August. I've just started my period today. I can be on my period for anything up to 10-14 days and heavy. What will I do if I'm still on my period when it comes to the day of surgery? I'm scared that although I'm taking my multi Vitamin and mineral tablets that being on my period whilst only consuming yogurt my body won't cope and I'll become anaemic. Any advice ladies? X Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys, I'm now 8 days into my pre-op liver reduction diet. I eat an average of 5 low fat yogurts a day and 2litres of Water. I've LOST 25lb already in just 8 days. Is there anything wrong in losing too quickly? What has everyone else's losses been like on the pre op diet? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm looking for buddies who either are going through the surgery or have gotten It i already finished my 6 months classes just waiting to hear back to see if I got approved if so they said my surgery will be at the end of August beginning of September ???? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App