Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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Hey I'm Morgan I'm 18 months post op and my starting weight was 280 and I'm now 140. When I hit 150 something happened. Iv noticed that If I don't eat every 2-3 hours my entire abdomen hurts so bad!!! Is this normal? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I check in at 5:30!! So excited but anxious...say a prayer for me!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been putting together a list of foods that i learn can be eaten for the past couple of days. I was wondering if anyone has gone back to bbq, steak, sushi, spicy foods....and how long out are yall from your surgery? One of my last meals pictured below. Spaghetti squash, chicken, broccoli, tomatoes...was lovely with a fresh green juice. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

So i had my bypass dec 4 2014 the next day I woke up throwing up blood bc the surgeon didn't close me up on the inside. So I had to have emergency surgery to correct. Then 2 weeks later I had my gallbladder taken out. When he did that he cut my intestines and bile got out. I went septic after a week. Had 2 abdominal adhesions. Had draining tubes in for 3 weeks. Now I'm 18 months out and having server abdominal pains if I go a few hours with out eating. Is that normal and I have a really hard time eatting actual food. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone gone from losing weight to become someone new and wants a new life? For example working retail then going to school or going to school to be a nurse but became a fitness instructor? I have not had my surgery and I'm in school but I'm not sure if im really into it. I have a child and want to be able to afford for us but I feel like im stuck bc I am obese and can't get new beginnings bc people judge me all I can do is go to school. So I guess I'm really asking is after gastric bypass does it open more doors for careers? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is scheduled for the 29th, but I'm having issues finding Protein shakes I can tolerate. Has anyone tried the odorless ones? If so, is there anything you can use to help eliminate the smell? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Original: So, on Thursday, I was going for my daily hourly walk when I was drinking Water and my stomach began to badly cramp. It literally felt like my stomach was being squished and I had to stop at a gas station to use the rest room. What I thought would be just a regular bowl movement was dark red blood, no stool, just blood. This alerted me so I got a ride home and took a long rest. The next day, I began having chest pains on and off and didn't have a bowl movement all day. Today, I have had a few chest pains and a headache, dizziness upon standing, weakness and bouts of diarrhea in which the last one was a bit bloody. I have no idea what's going on. Has a…

Reaching out. Getting nervous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just looking for some local or cyber support. I'm a 48 mom/new wife. Surgery has been postponed for 6 months and now that it is getting closer, I'm reaching out. Any takers? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date is June 27? Just looking for others who will be having surgery around the same time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok, it's 2:30 am, just got back in from a great night seeing people I have not been with in 3+ years. But wanted to say today I found my cheekbones! I'm 6 weeks post op bypass. First pic take a couple years ago when I last saw this group This pic I just now took. Sorry for the bags under my eyes. It's late! So this is what My 50 year old face looks like!?!? I see a mini face lift in my future! Lol

Hi ladies, I had my surgery on May 13. A week before surgery I had my period, then got it again 2 days after surgery, and have not had one since. When I talked to my PA, she said that because of the hormones and me losing weight time it can be out of wack for a bit and said if I am co concerned I should go see my Obgyn. I know everything there was good before surgery so what is Obgyn going to do for me? I guess I was just kind of annoyed by that comment. Have any of you had this? When did your period return?

Hi all. Had an awful experience with the band. Am revising to RNY later this year. For those of you who have had this done, are you happy with your decision? What can I expect? I'm terrified. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

So, on Thursday, I was going for my daily hourly walk when I was drinking Water and my stomach began to badly cramp. It literally felt like my stomach was being squished and I had to stop at a gas station to use the rest room. What I thought would be just a regular bowl movement was dark red blood, no stool, just blood. This alerted me so I got a ride home and took a long rest. The next day, I began having chest pains on and off and didn't have a bowl movement all day. Today, I have had a few chest pains and a headache, dizziness upon standing, weakness and bouts of diarrhea in which the last one was a bit bloody. I have no idea what's going on. Has anyone experi…

10 weeks post op. Help needed badly. I really need help with what to eat. I need to know what's healthy and easy to prepare n tasty. Sent from my SM-G900FD using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone? How is everyone doing? Blessed and doing great I pray. Well my question is how long was your hospital stay with your procedures? I supposed to be having gastric bypass surgery but they only put a one night hospital stay. I thought , well assumed that the gastric sleeve procedure is one night while the gastric bypass was two? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks; -)

So... I'm 9 years post - band and awaiting a surgery date for RNY - I didn't realise I had any issues apart from GERD until we did a fill under x-ray/fluro and found a massively dilated oesophagus ????, all of a sudden it was empty band, a worried surgeon and talking 'other options'.. I've never been so miserable! Anyway I'm getting all set for the revision and I'm fine with the potential complications. .. BUT has anyone had a dumping experience at work or in public - that's my only fear... Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

Still in the hospital, it had been rough however it is getting easier day to day. Sent from my SCH-R970 using the BariatricPal App

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I know everyone is different, but.... I'm having my surgery on the 21st, I have a client going out of state on the 23rd and I'm staying at her house to pet sit her dogs. Luckily, I don't have to walk them, they just play in the backyard. I'm really hoping I'm not in a lot of pain. All I really do is sleep over night there, I'll be home during the day (with my dogs). I'm just really nervous that I'm going to be in pain and uncomfortable staying at someone elses house the first week after my surgery.

I was sleeved 11/11/15 and am down 80# from my heaviest weight. At 184.8 I am still considered "obese" according to BMI. I'm 5'5" so when I get to 180 I will officially be just "overweight". Then it's another 30# to go to be I. The "normal" category. I worry that will be much too thin but for now am glad to still be losing (even slowly).

Hi guys, This time next week I will be in hospital recovering from my bypass. I'm doing my best to stay relaxed and calm but the nerves are starting to set in. Any words of wisdom from you guys who have been through it or anyone else feeling the same? What are the first couple of days like? Thanks in advance.

I had gastric bypass revision on June 6th. I lost 16 pounds after surgery and have not lost a pound since. I'm very frustrated. Is this normal? Are my expectations out of whack? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I succumbed to my salty crunchy wants and ate a small handful of peanuts. My friend said I'm not allowed to eat that until after 3 months post-op. I'm only 2 weeks out. No issues or pain but I can hear my tummy rumble a little. I knew I shouldn't have but didn't think it would be that big of a deal considering I ate very slowly. Should I worry? Should I call the doc and admit to my mischievous? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Someone please reassure me, as today my nerves are wrecked and I'm pretty worried that I'm always going to feel like I've been run over and forcing down Protein shakes. I keep thinking "what have I done???" I had band to bypass on 4/9. I think the early recovery has been typical as far as pain. I walked plenty, I took 9 days off work. I'm on stage 2, which for my doctor is simple puréed foods, liquids and Protein Shakes. Here's my fear: after my 5th Protein shake they all make me nauseous. I'm barely getting them down and I fee so, so run down. I need to work and I travel for work a lot. Perhaps I need to research other protein sources or someone has some good ideas?…

Come on tomorrow!!! Let's do this!!!!

Hello all, So I am 3 months out, Protein, fruit and vegetables are about 70% of total intake. My hair was perfect, but it started falling 2 weeks ago and a fast rate. Any help? Have you passed through this? How did you deal with it?

I just had my two year anniversary and am very excited about my life change. If any one is looking for a mentor/encourager let me know. In the last two years I have lost 150+ pounds and ran a half marathon with two more scheduled. It has not been easy but it has been worth it.

I'm on day 10 of my all liquid pre op 1000 calories and I'm so exhausted at the end of the day after school I almost can't drive home...anything I can do? We only have two days left!!

Hello Decembelles, how is everyone doing? I hope you are doing as well as I do on your journey. I am recovering very well, the incisions are healing nicely and they are not as big as I expected. Around the incision sites, the bruising is showing now. With the procedure of the RNY they discovered and fixed a hiatal hernia as well. I tire easily but I am off my pain meds already. At times it feels uncomfy, but it doesn't warrant a liquid narcotic medicine. Walking is the key to a speedy recovery. I am wondering why I feel dizzy during the day sometimes. I know that I am eating, or drinking for now about 500 cal until I hit day 14 post-op. Then I will start wonderful pur…

I have been taking an iron supplement daily, and not realizing my Bariatric Vit also had iron in it, as well as putting Kale in my protein smoothies for my eyes....I had labs done last Monday and all was good except my iron level was high, which can be fatal......Be sure to monitor yours. I did not even know there was a possibility

So I had a band for 5 years until it slipped and wash removed a year ago. I went with RNY and am 1 week post op. So, I thought it would be an easy transition but the fullness feels different and I don't know my stop signals anymore. With my band it was a runny nose or a heavy sigh. Also having a year without anything put me back into some pretty bad habits on portion and speed eating. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I'm two weeks away from having my surgery. I've always had insomnia but it's gotten worse lately. I wake up from nightmares about surgery. Either I wake up during surgery or some other strange complication. I've had two abdominal surgeries before so I know what it's about. I know I'm getting anxious and nervous too Anyone have suggestions on how to cut out the dreams??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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When will I no longer regret my decision to have this. I had RNY on 05/20 and if I could, I would have not done it. This sucks.

Hello bariatric family. Can anyone tell me what happens if you cheat on your liquid diet 4 days prior to surgery ? Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

Hiya All, Am 6 weeks post surgery tomorrow. I have lost 38 lbs in the 6 weeks, which I am really happy about. At point of referral 30 months ago I was 289lbs...On day of surgery I was 235lbs, I had my surgery to help my severe insulin resistant diabetes...which is has! I hadn't realised that following surgery I would have so much loose skin on my stomach that I have. The weight loss before surgery didn't make my skin loose, I recognise that losing 38lbs in 6 weeks is quicker than my previous loss. I am eager to try to firm up this area and wondered when people started to exercise following surgery, I'm hoping to start some light cardio at home on a cross trainer or …

Looking for anyone that is going to Dr. Hallowell at UVA. I have my first appointment in the morning!

Anyone near miami or the south florida area in general?!?!

So I'm a proactive fellow. I'm putting together supplies for after surgery. I'm shopping at the Bariatric Pal store. I'm having the mini bypass on June 27. What should I order? What kind of Vitamins? Protein shakes I have the fusion French vanilla which is awesome! What else? Other items? Thanks in advance! Tom

Spoke with BCBS on Monday June 20th and found out they approved all of the codes that were submitted !! Removal of lap band and related parts , laparoscopic bypass, RNY bypass and correction if hiatal hernia !! Today ( Tuesday ) I should get my surgical date ! Soooo excited !!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, pain got the best of my head and I fell back to old habits! I have been making very poor choices on eating and haven't been able to exercise much. So, I come here to write this knowing it will be here for all to see and comment on. This way I know I will do something about it. Fortunately I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any either. So, today I will take time to write up a plan and start all over again Monday morning.

Thought I would start a April buddy board. My surgery is set for April 21st. Hight-- 5'5" Highest weight - 373 Today 362 still need to lose a few more. Lets all post our stats & check in before & after surgery. Almost time to get this new journey started! Good luck!!!!!

Hey guys, My name is Angelica and I'm 21 years old. My height is 5'5 and I weigh 240. I am so excited to say that my surgery will be this upcoming Wednesday (June 22). Can I please get any tips, advice, and stories? I would truly appreciate it! Thanks in advance!

After making progress on weight loss , doing things I have not done in years, I am so looking forward to this summer.

I keep having the horrible " episodes" . My upper stomach hurts so bad I can't stand up. So very painful. It peaks with me needing to violently throw up, but nothing ever comes up. Even times where I had just eaten 20 minutes ago. There is no rhyme or reason to these attacks. One while driving where I hadn't eaten in three hours, one at night after eating two hours prior. One mid day after doing laundry, had just eaten.....I went to the emergency room last night cause the latest attack lasted two hours. By the time the doc came to see me, I was feeling a better. They ruled out that i wasn't dying and sent me on my way. . I am still fighting to see my surgeon. What would …

I'm just curious how far out post op that people still use a protein supplement to get in enough protein...I'm at 4 months out and haven't been able to reach goal yet without supplementing....The reason I'm asking is I'm planning on going to Costco which is 3 hrs away from home and trying to determine how many cases of Premiere protein shakes I should buy [emoji3]

Hello everyone I'm fairly new to the site and I would like to know from some if you if it's ok to eat salad while on the liquid diet ? I've heard from some people that vegetables are ok but has anyone else heard the same ? Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

I suffered with lap band for about 8 years and finally decided to get it converted to RNY last year. I had the surgery July 15th, so tomorrow will be exactly 10 months. I think progress is going a little slower for me because 1) this is a conversion, and 2) I have PCOS and have historically not been able to lose weight on anything other than long term starvation. Even that wasn't working by the time I converted. As of this morning, I've lost 78 lbs and feel wonderful. I started at 275, so I'm finally comfortably in ONE-DERLAND! If you're hesitating to convert for any reason, I say DON't. Here are before and after pictures. I'm on the right, next to my sister in the…