Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

All is going pretty well with my recovery. I'm 20 days post op- and I can tolerate everything in my soft foods diet stage,with the exception of scrambled eggs. My question is when will I regain that full feeling? I pre measure everything as to not go over what I can handle. I'm just waiting to actually feel full or satisfied. Currently I don't feel much of anything, no hunger, no fullness. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So, today is finally my last doctor visit of my six months of required visits. We thought last month was, but the bariatric center said they don't include my visit with the surgeon. So I called them today to make sure they have everything they need to send to the insurance company. I hope a decision is made quick so I'm not waiting forever! I did also finally decide on the Bypass vs the Sleeve.

dinner tonight was supposed to be 2 oz of rotisserie chicken and a spoonful of mashed potatoes. I ate about half an ounce of chicken and felt full, so I stopped. Put the rest into a tiny plastic container for later. #1. Yeah for me for stopping based on how I feel, and not how much I've eaten. #2. Seriously? A half ounce of chicken? Why did I bother to get a plate and a fork again??? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I have had pain after I drink (liquid diet, 10th day post op) finally spoke with my dr, we determined that apparently I swallow air when I drink which creates air bubble inside and hurts... Apparently I don't know how to drink???? I have been really paying attention to it, and even before talking to my dr was doing very small sips... I tried different bottles, different cups, spoons et. I feel like I am not able to meet my Water goal because of this and getting nervous I will get dehydrated. Have you guys experienced this? Does it go away? I know we are not supposed to use straws but I am tempted to try and see if it will help me get water in since I already get air …

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I am almost 11 weeks post op and I find myself crying way more then I did pre op...Just curious if men have this issue too? Women are hormonal messes!

Hello all! My name is Alyssa, im 23 and live in South Dakota. I'm having a hard time finding people to talk to about my surgery. (2/3/2015) my sister had hers this past week so I can't talk to her about the fun things (constipation, exercise, etc) yet. Does anyone else have this problem, or is it just me? Lolol anyways. I'm down 130# since November (pre op requirements, included) a total of 70# lost from surgery. I've plateaued at 197. My gosh I am so disappointed the scale doesn't move so rapidly anymore. In dyer need of motivation, here! ????????

I am 6 weeks post op gastric bypass surgery tomorrow. I have very little energy. I'm getting 60gms of Protein and my liquids. I meet with surgeon tomorrow. My fellow support group people said to be patient. I can't do simple tasks like planting flowers. Anyone experience this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have anyone has Fundoplication done then had bypass? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone experience head aches when drinking fluids...more so Water than any other... Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

I have only told my mother and my husband about my surgery. I come to find out that my husband has been sharing this news with many of our close friends and family without my knowledge. I am hurt and feel betrayed. My spouse stayed he did not know this was a "secret". I wanted to disclose this to people when I was ready. I am not prepared for the scrutiny of my decision for those who don't support it. Has anyone else ran into this issue? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I had the by pass on April 21st 2016 Up until about a week ago I was fine I could eat or drink with little to no issues now I get sick every time I eat or drink... And I feel sick all day every day I try to drink Water but it comes right up had to go to the hospital the other day they ran all these test no leaks no blockage they can find anything wrong but I'm still sick all the time and don't want to live like this for the rest of my life... Any input would help... If you have been through this? Does it pass? I call my doc all the time and they can't explain why this has happened or why it's still happening Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did you get a card from your surgeon to show to waiters that let you order off the kids menu? Are most places receptive to this?

Hi all, I am 8 days post op, full liquid diet... I think i might be lactose intolerant now... I am allowed to have low fat creamy strained Soups and I have noticed that a while after I have it I get this bloating feeling with cramps pain. For those that have become lactose intolerant after surgery, what were your symptoms? I am not that big on dairy products I don't think I would miss it too much but still wish I would be able to have cheese at some time in my life. Thanks!

How long after your surgery were you on pain meds? I had mine 5/19 and have been taking them every 4 to 5 hours. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App

I'm currently in the process of weight loss surgery. It's something I've thought about doing for some time. The thought of a major surgery scares me, so lets just say this is not a decision that took overnight to decide. Working on a med/surg floor, I see many different recoveries and know that anything can happen. I'm the typical candidate for surgery. High BMI, pre-existing medical conditions, many attempts at weight loss my whole life only to gain all of it back plus some, poor family genes of obesity on top of diabetes and many heart conditions. I have many family members who have had some type of weight loss surgery (9 to be exact) so I see the benefits and success …

Do any of you have a list of things that you want to do after you lose the weight? What are they? I want to: ride rollercoasters run go shopping wear heels ride horses! <3

Sorry to get so morbid here and mention chemo. I DO NOT have cancer, but it does run in my family like wildfire, and I expect that one day I might get the dreaded diagnosis. I am 48 now, hopefully this won't be for at least 2 decades, fingers crossed. So my malabsorption/malnutrition questions have to do with how does the body of an RNY patient get enough nutrients if -- heaven forbid -- they one day face chemo? I have seem family members really ravaged by chemo (granted, not all of them were compliant with doctors orders and suggestions), and many of these folks were overweight to start, and none of them ever had RNY or any weight loss surgery. So any nutrients they…

I am considering bypass surgery. My BMI is a little over 38 and I have very bad GERD with Barrette's esophagus and a hernia. Because I am obese, my surgeon as said that if the hernia were fixed, it still may not completely help the GERD because I am obese. I have been considering bypass surgery for someone time now, but had other things come up. He has told me that Bypass surgery will solve my GERD problem and he can fix the hernia while he is in there. I had originally wanted a sleeve but he said because of the GERD, he would suggest the bypass. One of my major concerns with the bypass is malabsorption. There is a lady at work who had the bypass and is on 5000 mgs o…

Hi Everyone? I am pre-op and trying to decide which surgery is best for me. I am really leaning towards rny but have been reading some horror stories about how bad the gas can be and that it is affecting people's social lives. This scares me because I want to get the surgery so I can start living life and don't want to be stuck at home because I'm full of super smelly gas lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 6 weeks out and have been having issues since week 3. food and liquids seem to have a hard time going down. First pain in my upper abdomen and then some times it resolves and sometime I have to vomit. This is not every time I eat or drink. Some times what goes down easily one day, refuses to go down the next. I am not drinking while eating, I am eating slowly, and I am chewing the crap out of each bite. I went to my surgeon and told him all of this. I could tell he was rolling his eyes at me and probably thinking I was eating too fast or not chewing enough. I asked for an endoscopy to rule out a structure. Well....I had my endoscopy yesterday. The results were--my …

Up way too early for 930 check in time. My head is killing still from the two day pre op clear liquid diet, can't have anything after midnight. I'm thirsty. Blahhhh. What a way to start. Trying to fall back asleep it's not working Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know that it is normal for me to be feeling nervous at this point. My surgery is in 3 days. I am not having second thoughts, but I just think some success stories would help me calm the nerves.

Still deciding between the sleeve and RNY. At the first info session I went to, they stressed how the sleeve made hunger go away bc they removed the part of the stomach that produced gherkin. They didn't mention hunger going away with the RNY, and since the RNY diagram showed the entire stomach remaining in the body (even though it was divided) I assumed hunger must still be an issue after RNY. Attended a different program's info session last night, and they said hunger also goes away after RNY. Has this been true for you? Are you less physically hungry? Do you think about food less often? I am very hungry often, so I was leaning to the sleeve to help mitigate that, b…

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I started with a dull ache under my right breast over night. I am 4 months post op RNY. Also having some pressure in my throat. It feels like something is stuck ( I took a pill last night and it happened after that ) also some pressure into my right back. I was wondering what it could be. It can't be gallbladder because I had that removed 4 years ago. It's not so bad that I can't function! Just a dull pressure/ache. Thanks....

Hey all- I had my RNY surgery on Wednesday. Yay the big part is over! However, When I went home the day after, I had an ON-Q pain pump that was supposed to release medicine when necessary. The nurse at the hospital said it was supposed to shrink in size as the pain medicine went in my body... This morning I woke up and the ball was the same size as when I left hospital. I ended up removing it and feel much better now that it's gone. I think I had a faulty pain pump. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks! A Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

In the hospital, got my IV in and all set waiting for the doc to come... Half an hour to go till surgery... Still nervous, but trying not to back out... Hopefully in few hours it will be history and I can just start healing... Keep me in prayers please!

Hi all. Usually don't post but I need to vent to people that will understand what I'm going through. April 19 I had a bypass revision. 14 days post op my heart rate started racing and my temp was up . Went to the hospital and was sent home. Next day i went to my dr and I was admitted into the hospital where I stayed for 6 days. Dr found out I had a partially collapsed lung and a small leak. Now roughly 2 weeks later I'm back at home and have been on tpn and unable to eat or drink anything. I can't even take pills. I went in for a barium swallow today to see if the leak has resolved itself and no change. It's a very small leak, only 2 mm in length. I am so frustrated I wa…

Does anyone know the details and how to do the 5 day pouch test? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

It's been 6 months since my RNY gave me my life and my happiness back! I've still got s loooong way to go, but I am on my way! HW:429lbs SW:386lbs current weight:278lbs.

I'm currently doing my pre-op diet. I am not supposed to have more than 60 grams of carbs a day. I am constantly over this because of all the veggies I eat. If I don't eat a bunch of veggies, I stay hungry. My NUT didn't really explain if carbs from veggies count. Do you think it will be OK to go over the 60 grams of carbs a day as long as it's from veggies? Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are the only thing saving me from hunger and since I'm vegetarian, I'm eating meatless "chicken" strips which has a small carb count as my protien. I'm at a loss. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Along with GERD and Barrett's Esophagus, I have IBS. Wednesday while teaching I had a terrible attack that left me on the floor of my classroom and in an ambulance to the ER. I couldn't breathe, the stabbing pain was unbearable. I had eaten a cheeseburger for lunch and that set it off I guess , that and the minor stress of teaching . If I avoid fried food, meat, all dairy products, I feel ok. I'm so anxious for the mini bypass, because while I have every sane reason to avoid bad foods, I cave in to the hunger pains. Eating for me is a process that always ends up with a distended stomach, reflux, and terrible lethargy. It's been this way for years. I cannot wait to …

A recent study out of Denmark shows some strange results on BMI and mortality. Led by Dr. Shoalb Afzal from Copenhagen University and the Copenhagen University Hospital, a team of researchers analyzed data from three cohorts of the general Danish population. There were nearly 14,000 people from the Copenhagen City Heart Study (1976-78), another 9,500 from that study in 1991-94, and over 97,000 from the Copenhagen General Population Study in 2003-2013. All the participants were followed from their first enrollment in their respective study until November, 2014, or until they emigrated or died. Typically the lowest risk of mortality is associated with a BMI in the lower…

What questions should I ask the surgeon? This is my 1st appointment with him after completing all required 6 month appts. I will find out the Surgery date at this appt. as well.

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Hi, I'm Erin, my gastric bypass was may 4th. I had some complications. A 1 hour surgery took 5.5 hours. My liver encompassed my entire abdominal cavity. Dr didn't know or missed. Was on 8 liters of oxygen a minute 24 hours a day because my liver was crushing everything and I was having troubles breathing. Preoperative I was on liquid diet two weeks. And my liver was still ginormous. So far in two weeks I've lost 25 pounds. Today I graduated to soft foods. Here's my question...... Will I forever hurt/be in pain/be uncomfortable? Dr says it was lucky she found my liver in the state it was, it can now begin to heal. She said how my liver was I'd died within a year.…

Tomorrow I will be 6 weeks post op gastric bypass. My taste buds have changed with my WLS. Some of the foods that I used to enjoy prior to surgery, are now disgusting. Anyways, today NOTHING tasted good. Foods that I have had no issue with after surgery repulsed me today. Has anyone else experienced this? Just feeling very defeated, and don't want it to stay this way. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

At times there can be a lot of stress associated with weight loss (especially when dealing with the health insurance companies or from the comments from co-workers). One way to relieve that stress is grown-up coloring books. Experts speculate that the rhythmic repetition of coloring helps tune out the outside world, which in fact releases stress. But, they quickly note, the moment of zen is not meant to replace actual therapy when needed, because of the relationship that’s established between a therapist and the patient. The American Art Therapy is behind the craze, too, releasing a statement saying it supports the use of adult-coloring books for “pleasure and self car…

Hi there I am from London and i am currently one week bf the gastric bypass surgery. As pre op diet i have been already on shakes only diet for a week and still have 6 more days to go. I can't believe my scale as it dropped 5.5kg this week!!!! But today i found my self craving to chew st and i can't get it out of my head!!!! More about me... am 30 and been overweight my whole life...had few hard years and weight when way way up....to the point when i didn't feel comfortable anymore. Other reason is me and my hubby have been trying for a baby for the last four years and have no "medical" reasons why we are not succeeding. The hope is with my weight gone i will increase …

Hello!! I am brand new to this forum. I was banded 5 and half years ago, lost over 100 pounds and then boom.....no longer tolerated band fills, severe gerd, vomiting. I have gained 71 pounds of the 100 I lost back. I have also developed a hernia I am so upset and defeated right now. Is it worth trying for the revision surgery? Are complications enough for them to pay? Any feedback or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Tomorrow is the day, I have to call at 1 to find out what time I have to be there at. I'm so nervous, been second guessing myself on going through with it. I've come such a long journey so far with all the pre op stuff I know I can't quit. I keep thinking about my kids if something goes wrong, being a single mom with only my mom who I take care of is around for them. My dr has great stats, I've asked. No deaths, no one has had a leak. So I know I should be ok. Maybe it's just my fear of a different life afterwards. Please tell me I'm not the only one who has had crazy thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been very angry over the last 3 years. Our lives will never be the same. For those of you that don't know me, I am NOT the one that had the gastric bypass. I am speaking for our family on behalf of my fiance. After much thought and research, my hunny's ultimate decision to have the weight loss surgery was for his daughter. Our story begins with his surgery in November 2010. He had complications from the beginning. We spent more than 3 weeks in the hospital that first month. RNY was laproscopic. He initially spent 3 days in the hospital and was released with 1 JP drain. Our first sign something was wrong after we came home from the hospital- watching yello…

Hey everyone, so I'm pretty much new to bariatricpal, (im 25 btw) and also 3 days post-op. I was wondering about this Water thing. When it comes to drinking water it's making my stomach feel instantly full (I'm guessing is the best description) with every swallow, this doesn't happen with Protein shakes or broth, just only with water. This might be a silly question, but why is that? And do/did this happen to anyone else? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I have found since my bypass I have gradually become more "moody." Has anyone else experienced this?

Hi, my sleeve surgery is scheduled for 6/16...only 10 days now! Can't believe it!

Hi all, Just had my roux en y surgery on Wednesday of this week..was discharged from hospital on Friday. All went great and my diabetes had completely responded so far! Have stopped the 2gram metformin, pioglitazone 45mg, and have stopped have the 180 units of novorapid I was taking daily! Am now just on 15 units of Levemir on a morning and so far so good..my BM's are around 4-7. Have felt really weepy and exhausted and wondered if others had this experience. Am not feeling hungry at all but am trying to get my food in, so far am managing the 2 litres of Fluid no problem. I wondered if people had any good suggestions of food to be having on the puréed part of the d…

I am 50 and sleeved 9 days ago. I am finding myself sleeping on my back since surgery then I go the couch and sleep another 2 or so hours. I feel so tired! Ughh...I guess my body needs it and I really want to get back to normal. Anybody felt like this in the beginning?

I am having surgery on Nov. 21st. I am clueless as to what I need to do to prepare prior to surgery. The obvious is cleaning the house, laundry, etc. I will find out more at my pre-op appointment on Nov. 10th; however, I'd like to know what you are doing to prepare, where are you purchasing your vitamins, your food ideas, stocking up on water, protein shakes, etc. I just have no clue of what I should be doing. Suggestions please?!?!

Hello everyone! My name is roni. I just got approved for my surgery! I am new to this site, i need friends, and also i could use some help! I am at 418 lbs and i need to get down to 390 for my insurance to pay for it! I cant wait to meet new people who are going through what i am! Hope to talk to you soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App