Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

I'm a little more than two weeks out and the nausea has just not hit me. I also feel the worst at night. I wake up feeling sick and really lightheaded. I'm worried about taking in too less of calories. I'm struggling with protein the past couple days. I can't get down a protein shake in a day. I'm just worried. I have no energy. Is this normal?

I just got the call this morning that my insurance approved my bypass surgery! Woohoo!! It only took one day (less than 24 hours) to hear back from them after my request for auth was submitted. I'm scheduled for May 24th, which is apparently the surgeons first available date. I was really hoping for sooner since I've already been waiting and working for 6 months +. I'm wondering if a 2 month wait time after insurance approval until surgery date is normal. I guess I had thought that it would be much sooner. Maybe I'm just being impatient, but I am more than ready. There is another reputable bariatric practice in the area, would it be totally lousy to shop around this…

My surgery is May 13, i know it's still far away but I am starting get ready because my schedule is so busy and would like to stock op on few things I will need after surgery at home. Could you please share what was useful to have in the hospital and at home first couple of weeks after surgery, food wise, Protein wise, for comfort heating pads or anything else. Also question, I've read somewhere that after bypass you are not allowed to drink through a straw or chew gum... Is this true? If so why is that? I don't mean initially after surgery, it actually talked about ever... Thanks everyone!

I had bypass on 2/24/16 and I haven't been able to eat foods yet. I have been to the ER 4 times for fluids because it hurts when I drink then it comes back up.. Is anyone else experiencing this? And does it get better? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Two months ago I started having a Protein shake for Breakfast since the NUT said that you should find one you like before surgery. Currently I'm using Fitmiss... but I'm wondering if anyone else uses it? I know I'm one of those people that are skeptical when things are cheap. A container of it is only like $28 (lasts 30 days). I'm wondering if it's cheaper because it's not that good? I used to drink Isopure low carb whey, but I was also working out twice a day and did lose almost 80 pounds. It's what my body builder friends recommended, but since I'm currently not weight lifting would it still be a good Protein powder? I mix my protein with Soy Milk.

Let me preface this by saying 1. Yes I do measure everything - EVERY THING. 2. I am only 1wk post op 3. My Dr. Saw me on day 5 and moved me up to pureed food bc I am handling my liquids so well. Now that is out of the way - I am not feeling "fullness" or I don't think I am...I am supposed to eat 1.5oz pureed Protein and then till I'm comfortable ... I am able to eat 5oz pureed without any I'll effects....6 usually makes me feels a little tightness behind my belly button which may just be gas pains but I always stop at 4/5 oz. I'm worried because I know "numbness" can cause you not to feel full and I am worried about expanding my pouch. I am able to drink & e…

I get to start soft foods and I'm craving a scrambled egg with a little salsa sooo bad! What was the first thing you ate when starting soft foods? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have an appt with my doc on Thursday. I've done real good getting all fluids and Protein till today! I can't do any protein I've tried three different ones. Since last night I've Been starving! But I got all my protein in yesterday. Been a little dizzy today. But I'm starving I want blended real food! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I am only 10 days post op, NUT has me on the third week of my diet plan already which means I can have more variety in my food & I am a great cook so I know there are endless opportunities but I can't eat much so in order to get all of my Protein I am basically eating meat. I'm tired of meat .....I'm tired of Protein shakes. I have to get in 90-113 grams of protein but all I want is some vegetables... Kale, spinach, roasted carrots something else!!!! I know how important protein is but if I get all my protein from shakes I'm too full for anything else and if I get it from meat same thing. does anyone have suggestions for vegan or vegetarian protein sources ???? …

I am now 5 days Post-op band to bypass. I was banded 3 years ago and did great the first year. Then the stomach flu hit me and I got stuck to the point where I couldn't swallow my own saliva and had to rush back to the ED for emergency unfill. My band was never the same after that. I had always had pain in my left shoulder, like most of us had due to the gas build upon only difference was mine lasted until I had the band removed. After my doctor and I tried everything to help, we couldn't fix it. Many trips to the ED later, my doc said it needs to come out. So I started the process all over again and this time I decided to be revised to bypass. When I woke up from surgery…

Is anyone a transplant patient that had the bypass?

Hi all, I had my 8 week visit with the Dietician today and have been progressed onto 'normal foods'. Yayyy! I've lost 12.5kg (28 lb) since my Op & feel good. She was happy with my weight loss, but slightly concerned how quickly I'm losing and queried whether I have been eating enough. I assured her that I have and don't let myself get too hungry. I've only been walking 2-3 times a week and she doesn't recommend upping the ante just yet as I'm still recovering. She said I can try toast, crispbread, soft drink & I alcohol (keeping in mind it will affect me more). I also told her how I've eaten chocolate and wasn't scolded- just told it's a 'sometimes food…

I have been using unsweetened soy milk for my Protein shakes (I'm 6 days post-op), but today I used skim lactaid milk instead, and added 12 oz of milk to thin down my shake as I'm a little low on fluids today. I managed to drink it in just under and hour, and it wasn't until just now when I put it in myfitnesspal that I realized 12 oz of lactaid milk is 18 grams of sugar. That seems like a lot, but I feel totally fine? I wasn't intending to 'test' whether I'd get dumping syndrome or not until I was WELL along in my recovery, but this was an accident. How much sugar does it take those of you who dump to start feeling the symptoms? I'm not sure how I feel about this, tb…

Just wondering if anyone has had one? I am 7 weeks post op, and have had non-stop tummy issues. My surgeon ordered an immediate endoscopy for tomorrow morning to see if that's my problem. I'm told that if that is, indeed, what's going on, they can fix it and I'll feel a lot better. I am hoping that is what's wrong, just to bring an end to my 24-hour constant feeling of fullness and nausea. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I'm two and a half weeks post op. Woke up this morning with some high pain. A lot of burping, and can barely get some Water down without some of it trying to come back up and causes a ton of pain. What do I do? I literally can't even consider my soft food, or my Protein drinks since the water is coming back up. It's the weekend so the doctors office is closed unless I went to the ER

I was diagnosed with a "Fatty Liver"anyone else dealing with this?

Hello Bari pals... Can someone help me understand exactly what clean eating is... ?? Thank you!

http://www.bariatriceating.com Good website for recipes and all sort of bariatric advice.

Anyone from the ATL?

My surgery was supposed to be today. After completing 2 weeks liquid pre-op and feeling prepared mentally, physically and spending hours preparing to miss work for 2 weeks, I got a call yesterday that my surgeon is sick and needed to cancel. Now, I'm no dummy....I know I don't want a sick surgeon. But today I'm feeling sorry for myself. I'm rescheduled for 3/29. I can be off liquids for a week and then back on. I know this is just a detour in my journey, but it was a huge disappointment . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Curious how long post op before you could comfortably sleep on your side. I'm 15 days post op and it's still back only. hw 440 sw 399 cw 378 rny on 3/23/16

I've been getting lots of compliments, and it humorous to me to see how they've evolved. They have progressed like this: (The double take-- no words, just looking twice cause something seems different.) You look like you're losing weight. You're slimming down You look great You're getting skinny Your face looks so slim You're getting too skinny Careful, you don't want your face to get too skinny You're withering away! I guess 'skin and bones' is coming next. Doesn't bother me, but listing them out shows how this slowly turns into passive- aggressive 'advice' when others feel enough is enough.

Right now I see nothing but my goals. I know this will eventually slow down as weeks and months pass, so my plan is too keep myself determined by setting rewards for myself for every milestone I hit. I am 4 days post-op now and down 10 lbs already, in another 10 lbs I will officially drop a size and I plan on clearing out my closet of everything that doesn't fit me and treat myself to 1 new item. After a following 10 lbs I plan on changing my hair color, and so on... What have you rewarded yourself ith for reaching your milestones?

Its been 6 yrs since my bypass I got pregnant 5 1/2 yrs out its been 8 mnths since I had my baby and cant loose the weight regain ????????????????ive failed I need help Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is 4/5/16 and I am beyond excited. Got the call from the nurse today to confirm details and get my arrival time. Due to a hand injury I am working half days until my surgery so that only gives me 20 work hours to go. Any support now would be wonderful. Tips and tricks, things to avoid or things you found worked well are all welcome. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I had GB on Feb 10th & have lost around 9 kilos since. I'm realising despite the loss, I'm really not contributing much. I barely exercise, I don't measure my portions anymore, I don't journal anything (I wasn't told to by any of my team), I'm able to gulp liquids down & I succumbed to chocolate & a smalllll bit of cheesecake. I'm worried this is all going to eventually bite me on the ass. I have been feeling emotionally out of sorts lately, so perhaps that's a factor. I also don't want to train too hard & lose weight so quickly that my skin suffers. I know that I should walk every day, but my head says why bother, I'll lose weight anyway…

For those that are post-op have any of you experienced a B1 Thiamine deficiency? I found out that I am a few weeks ago after the front of my body being numb from my shins to my chest, which started two months ago. I've been taking Thiamine injections for a few weeks now and slowly getting better. It's very frustrating though. Just wanted to see if there was anyone else that has dealt with this and could share their story. Thank you.

I had my gastric bypass this past Monday for medical reasons. The biggest issue was Barrett's Esophagus Disease, HBP, sleep apnea and I could definitely use the weight loss. The surgeon also operated on a hyatal hernia which has caused me extreme discomfort in my diaphragm, back and shoulder. I get winded if I walk or even talk to much. I almost regret having the hernia repair done. I'm really worried that the weight is coming off but I'm not able to meet the 30 minutes of exercise my surgeon wants me doing each day. Just wondering if anyone else had both surgeries at once and what the outcome was.

Hey guys! I just wanted to share my motivation jar with you in case anyone wants to do this. I love it and it feels very rewarding!

I just had a full on meltdown over something minor (which is out of character for me)... I just bawled for 5 minutes and I was ok again? Is it normal to experience this after WLS and this early? I have heard that hormones released after surgery can cause that but it feels so strange. Sent from my Z970 using the BariatricPal App

So I'm 3 weeks out from GBP RNY and I'm physically feeling great. I can get all my liquids and Proteins no problem, I'm incorporating the pureed foods in just fine. I'm getting a lot of walking in, have even tried a little tennis (although I don't know if I'm quite ready for that yet). But overall I feel physically good. The problem is my fat girl brain. I'm just starting to realize what people mean when they say they miss their addiction... In a way I've lost my only coping mechanism and my best friend: food. I'm feeling a little depressed and almost don't even want to bother with making pureed meals because "why bother?" I can only have a few tablespoons, and food ev…

Just curious if I live by anyone. I am at Whiteman AFB.

Has anyone had surgery at this hospital and how was it? Is there private rooms? Kaiser contracts with them. And I'm having to go there, so that I have cardiac care after. I love Kaiser and a little worried about a non Kaiser hospital. Thanks!

I had my surgery 3/28/16 and the first couple nights I had no problem sleeping. Now for the past 3-4 nights I will sleep 3 hours and wake up WIDE awake and can't go back to sleep. In fact it's 3:40 am and I can't sleep....ugggg. I don't nap during the day, so I know that's not it. I stopped taking my pain meds the 2nd day after surgery and I know if I took it before bed it would knock me out but I'd rather not do that. I've never had a problem with sleeping like this before, anybody else experience this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery date 23 march, full liquids start tomorrow. I'm getting everything in just using pain meds at night. But the side pain really makes doing much really tough. Can't bend much if at all. How long till this goes away or gets better. This pain and the already growing weight of skin apron from lost belly fat pulling at that same side pain sucks bad. Incisions are healing fine. Everything seems on track just curious about this pain. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Hi February losers! I know we've got a great group in the pre-op sub forum, but now that we are on to week two, thought we should start the thread over here too! I see a few other Feb stragglers around so hopefully they can join here too. I had my surgery on Monday 2/3. I'm down 10.5 as of one week. Not sure if this is a normal amount or not. I'm not getting in much calories, but do get in Protein of at least 50g per day (need to up this) and all my Water. I have a drain which still causes me pain. Other than that thing, I'm doing good on my incision and recovery. Today I start back up work, but thankfully it's from home and I just have to work on a laptop or co…

Hola, Friends! Hey I wanted to post this on this site, but as often happens, I looked at the myriad categories/ threads and had no idea which one to post it in. That's one thing that drives me mad about this site: too many options; hell, you'd think you had a choice...!! Anyway, I'm 64 and I want to up my exercise, I've been around 30 minutes of walking, fairly fast, but maybe only 4 or 5 times a week. Now I know that's not bad to some people, but I know that I need more. Plus now at 8 weeks post op, my appetite has returned and it makes me nervous a bit. I'm still holding strong at around 900 calories a day; I journal everything I eat which would have …

So I had my lap and emptied last Thursday and no heartburn since... Haven't even had to take meds... Coincidence? I think not! My surgeon actually didn't think it was the cause of my heartburn because I didn't have much in my band but I think it is because I didn't change anything in my routine.

Ok. I admit it. Right now I'm happy as a lark. 30 min ago not so much. I did the unthinkable and literal was screaming at the top of my lungs at my HS senior son while my younger son had a guest over. I mean I tore into the kid. And he's a really good kid. He had his wisdom teeth out Thursday and I've been caring for him since. He is a PIA when he is sick or down. Very very anal, type A kind of kid and normally I can deal with it. I practiced dentistry for 20 years. I think I know my stuff lol. But he has questioned me every step of the way since the surgery about meds, foods to eat, cleaning his mouth you name it. You'd think he'd flipping believe me!!! His gf also had …

Confession: Sometimes (ok, a LOT) I come on this site just to stare at my ticker and feel happy. Still a ways to go, but proud of my little moth. Also - I'm now just "Overweight"!! Just wanted to say thanks for the visual representation of the journey. It helps, even on bad days (stalls, I'm looking at you!)

I am 10 days post op. I was late getting my lunch in, started burping before it got way worse after eating- can eating too fast cause the excessive burping? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just got a call from surgeons office, my revision is approved! They will be giving me a call to set up surgery date pending pre surgical clearances! Such awesome news!

May 18. Is my date. Only thing I was supposed to be away for training for work that week. It's already paid for. Oh well. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well the day is here for my preop apt! Also time to find out how long I'll be having to do the liquid diet before surgery on the 26th! [emoji15]

I am 4 1/2 months out from gbp and I've only lost 59lbs. I hit plateaus of 3 to 4 weeks at a time and it's very frustrating. What should I be doing different? Any suggestions would be great. Sent from my SM-N900V using the BariatricPal App

I know it depends significantly on starting weight, age, height, condition of recovery... and so much more! But I would like to get a general idea of the average of where I fit in. Thank you Fyi: I get way too many negative comments on this forum...if your answer is not helpful please keep it to yourself.

I have read all the past posts and I am more than aware of "munchie" concerns and psychiatric concerns. I just cannot sleep and I would like to be able to relax more. I am done with all these prescribed medicines and want more of a holistic approach. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok......Id like to figure out about how much Ill loose after my bypass thats comming up soon. Can you all share how tall you are, starting weight, and how many lbs you've dropped the first few months??

I gained 9 lbs since I had my GBP yesterday. Has this happened to anyone else? Also, neck, thighs and calves all hurt. Thanks K Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. Anyone from Chicago or the suburbs?