Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Is anyone from Northeast Georgia?

Im 9 weeks post op today. I randomly get really sharp stomach cramps.I've tried to narrow it down to what I'm doing/eating/drinking when it happens. Sometimes it happens after i take a sip of something but never when I'm eating. And usually it happens when I'm at work just sitting at my desk. There's no warning signs and its completly random but the intense pain is almost debilitating. Any ideas? Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App

I had my by-pass on August 18, 2015. Everything went great, no problems whatsoever. Lost 53 lbs, what I had to lose, went off most meds, feeling great and walking up to 2hrs a day in the hills. Then, bam, ended up in the hospital for 13 days, 5 of which in ICU, diagnosed with Pancreatitis, I do not want to scare anyone. But, I would like to know if ANYONE here has heard of that being caused by the Roux-en-Y. They could not do all the tests on me because of the by-pass. I will be seeing my surgeon in May. Maybe someone in the medical field on here, can tell me if they have heard of this. I am home now, still in pain, recovering slowly. Never thought I would s…

I am a 41 year old mom of 3 boys (and a puppy!) sharing my life with my wonderful husband of over 15 years. I've struggled with weight for most of my life and have tried all the usual weight loss suspects, only to not lose much or quickly gain back any weight I had lost. I only recently "gave up" losing weight, 6 years post my youngest son's day of birth. Out of desperation, I began researching bariatric surgery, something I had never before considered. I made a decision to pursue weight loss surgery and have never thought twice… even when I discovered my insurance would not pay. I am now a self-pay, pre-surgery patient scheduled for 10/8. I struggle with my self-pay…

Hi everyone or anyone, Ha Ha I'm Kat and I had my surgery 23 days ago. I'm starting to feel better now. Still can't lie flat, having a hard time getting in fluids but doing well with Protein because of the shakes. I am really not crazy about drinking a meal but food just doesn't sit right yet. I was just curious to learn more about anyone else's experiences. If you respond, then maybe I can check out your page as well and read there too! I want to be a success story one day and just want to see how you all are doing it! Thanks in advance!

So, in two weeks I will meet with my NUT for the sixth, and final, time. I have not lost any weight. She says that I am doing fine making small changes and getting ready for surgery. However, the bottom line is that my eating has not really changed. My question is, will I be successful AFTER surgery, if I haven't been totally committed BEFORE surgery?

Hi everyone, I am Karen and I live in the Seattle area. I had my surgery on 9/23 and I am actually a revision, I went from a sleeve to the bypass. Would love to connect with others who are starting out on the journey around the same time to share support and stories...and maybe some grumbling once in a while.

Hello everyone this is a group open to all of us who are new to wls and rny pre and post op. I hope we can find a group of us who will find friendship and support for our journey into weight loss. Ups and downs even plateaus, let's share it all!

Okay bear with me... I had GBP RNY one week ago. I've been doing great, feeling great, recovering great. Even with liquids, it was hard at first but now pretty easy to make goal. Today my doc put me onto phase 2, puréed. I was beyond ecstatic and went home to make a recipe I had seen online, a baked ricotta and marinara mush thing. My doc had warned me to take it slow with puréed and that it would take a while for my pouch to adjust. She said to start with 2 tbsp this week, advance to 3 the next and then do 4 max for the remainder. Well with this first puréed deliciousness, it was like absolutely no problem to do 2 tbsp, and I curiously even tried to see if adding anoth…

I had my bypass in March of 2015. Now I'll be having a hysterectomy on April 12 th of this year. Does the bypass present any issues with being intubated? Is there anything I need to make sure my surgeon and anesthesiologist understand?

So I have had a Migraine for 2 days now...any suggestions on what to take since Excedrin Migraine is a nono?

I had my revision 7 weeks ago. All is well except I have ungodly flatulence. It is a new development (last 4 days) and I had just begun eating broccoli and other cooked veggies. I also eat cheese daily. And wheat thins... It is so bad my bum is burning. I read charcoal and GASX might help? Anyone else have this curse? Any ideas on how to treat it? Thanks.

I'm so depressed! Don't I deserve a 2nd chance? The removal of my band was approved but the bypass denied. So if I have the band removed, I'll gain a bunch of weight and then where will I be? I've already gained 11 pounds just since all of the Fluid was removed from the band. I am beside myself. I don't have the kind of money to self-pay. Should I fight this? I'm told I need 6 month weight loss documentation -- but the only thing I have are invoices from Nutrisystem where I tried them for 2 months approximately 6 months ago. Will that qualify? I just don't know what to do. Any advice?

On Tuesday I had a revision from a band to a bypass. I am extremely swollen and actually weigh 9 pounds more than I did the morning of surgery. How long did the swellinglast for others before you saw actual weight loss. Thanks!

I'm 11 months out and 114# down. i had an interesting appointment with my surgeon today. He asked what I was doing for activity, and I proudly rattled off my routine. He then asked me what I was doing for relaxation. Blank stare, felt like I was just handed a pop quiz. He stressed the importance of not over doing things and trying to 'conquer the world one pound at a time. ' he cautioned me about push, push, pushing to do more and more; cause life will inevitably throw us a curve ball and we need to be able to balance those curve balls and activity and diet etc. basically the journey can't take over your life, because your life is well, your life. His message was one of s…

Looking back to when I had my gastric bypass surgery in 2003, I don’t believe that my bariatric surgeon really discussed the gastric bypass pouch rules or stressed their importance with me. I recall him saying, “I do the surgery. The rest is up to you.” So, I am very glad that I came across the “Pouch Rules for Dummies” published free online. The “Dummies” version of the pouch rules was adopted from an original article written by Dr. Edward E. Mason, the “father of obesity surgery.” It is well-worth your time to read and follow these rules. They should be an intricate part of your bariatric lifestyle so as to achieve permanent weight loss. In fact, it is suggested that …

My weight is getting too low. How do I stop it? How do I gain weight to have energy and feel healthy? I know this his sound crazy. But it's getting out of control. I never suffer for any eating disorder. Trying to push food but it hurts, and I vomit. A get crazy dumping with sweets. I'm hungry but I can't eat enough. 115lbs /5'6'/ 1 year out.

Hi guys I am from South Africa and am now 6 months post op. I need some help with regards to my lazy stomache. I am currently using Laxette Dry (3) packets every 3 days to get my stomache clean or else nothing happens at all. What bothers me the most is that I don't want to get used to using laxatives and by the rate I am going now its bound to happen. I drink more that 3 litres of Water daily and also exercise. Please help!!! Sent from my GT-P7500 using the BariatricPal App

So I was banded 8 years ago. No real complications...got to a the median estimated weight loss over time. Began to creep up a pound here and there and figured would "upgrade" to a new long term solution with the sleeve being the direction I was pointed. Main reasons were that I know that at some point the band will fail etc as it is a mechanical device...and secondly to get ahead on the weight regain curve. Saved up on self pay, got my unfill about a month ago now in preparation for a Feb 19th sleeve revision surgery which is scheduled. Now here is the problem...and question.. prior to banding I had severe gerd...to the point where I was afraid to go to bed at n…

I am now 10 weeks post RNY and my constipation issues are worse than ever. I've had problems with constipation prior to surgery, now its worse due to the fact that I'm taking in more protein and less water. By the way, I am trying to drink more water, I just can't seem to get enough in- in a day. The constipation makes it difficult to keep food down. Does anyone have suggestions that do not cause abdominal discomfort?

I stepped on the scale this morning and was greeted by a triple milestone surprise! 1. I've officially lost 100 pounds! 2. I'm halfway to goal! 3. I am no longer morbidly obese! Such a happy happy day.

I am exercising at a reasonable pace but my stomach and back will not bulge. Is anyone going through this or have any suggestions? I am frustrated at this point.

I was never so happy to be allowed to drink water! Lol. Here's my question- I'm not having any issues with liquids/jello going down. Is this odd? Ive been sipping all day without feeling bloated, full or any other odd feeling. Is this normal? I know people worry about getting their ounces in. I managed to drink 62 today. Tomorrow I add my Protein shakes- in between "meals". Am I doing ok here or overdoing?

I'm dying here. Everything makes me nauseous. I'm definitely not drinking enough. I know I'm not eating enough. Water hurts my stomach and makes me burp like crazy. Idk if it's the omeprazole but I don't want to feel like this. It's making me regret this whole process. By the way- surgery was Feb 22, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

VitaFiber IMO (isomalto-oligosaccharide) and FiberYum syrups and powders are now available at reasonable prices thru Amazon. Have any of you tried these products? Did they upset your stomach? Although I'm being careful to avoid sweet foods, there are just some things that need a little sweetening! So far I have tried and been unable to tolerate ANY sugar alcohols and sucralose (Splenda), which are in virtually every "sugar free" product out there -- I can't even chew a piece of sugar-free gum without stomach upset. Then there's stevia, which tastes so bad it makes me gag. Aspartame is ok but it's hard to find in products other than sodas. Plus inulin, another Fib…

Hi Everyone, I am at the point in my journey where I have to decide which surgery I want. I am leaning towards the sleeve but I know that my surgeon (I meet with him on April 28) is going to recommend the bypass, I have GERD. I was just wondering if anyone has done any foreign travel since they have had the bypass? Travelling is my passion and I travel to a lot of 3rd world countires where food choices might not be optimum and rice is usually a staple of my diet. I am worried I am going to spend my whole time travelling worrying about dumping when I may not be near a bathroom (as is often the case when I am on a tour). Can you please let me know how you made out? …

Anyone had their surgery 5 or more years ago? How are things now? Any advice? Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I am curious if anyone has been diagnosed with an Eating Disorder(ED) after surgery. I am three years out and this Wednesday I am being evaluated for an ED. Would love to hear from anyone else who has been here. Best, Sannah Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad I haven't lost any hair...but is the risk of losing hair over yet? I'm three months out from RNY.

I'm 3 months postop now and ever since February 3 I've had this numbness. It started out in my legs and moved it's way up to my chest. So from my shins up to my chest is just numb. The numbness is only affecting the front of my body, not the back. Yet. All my blood tests have came back fine, so that rules out vitamin deficiencies. Also had a CT scan of my head, which was normal. I'm starting to wonder if it's surgery reated, but really hoping it's not. Anyone else experience something similiar after surgery?

I'm almost exactly 2 months from the date of my surgery and I joined a gym this week. My exercise consisted of walking for 30 min during my lunch time but it's been so cold recently and rainy so I was like, "I'm not happy." I felt like I was stalling and upset with myself. So I joined a gym and started Water aerobics and hired a personal trainer. I feel so positive now. I joined a gym last year before starting my journey but I had terrible back and calve pain so I couldn't do much of anything. Now I feel like I have energy. My trainer worked my butt yesterday (more like my thighs, oh they are sore) but each exercise he wanted me to do I just was positive and said, "OK let…

Omg there is no way I am able to fall asleep tonight. Will literally be leaving home in 4.5 hours to go to the hospital for my RNY in the morning! So so ready for the first day of the rest of my life!!! Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I have been AWOL for a long time. I had my surgery in July 2014, and in the first year lost 80 pounds. Since then, I've lost ~10, and have completely stopped (I have gained and lost the same 5 pounds for the last 6 months). SW: 302 Pre-Surg Weight: 292 Current Weight: 205 My surgeon and I meet next week for a follow-up. At my last appt (Sept), I was 206, and he was of the opinion I would be 190# by the 18 month post-op mark. I'm bummed I am just stuck. I have been walking every weekday (60 minutes, over 3 miles), and eat roughly 1200 calories a day. I'm lucky in that I can eat anything now, but I'm still very restricted in how MUCH I can eat - so I kno…

Anyone have a feeding tube placed due not eating and malnutrition? What was involved and how long did it stay in?

Nothing in over a year? Wow! Not even crickets chirping in here. (Must have all died of lonelieness, I guess.) I'm thinking about starting my fifth journey towards WLS at 47 with a BMI over 60. I have pretty much the whole list of co-morbidities other than diabetes: hypertension, sleep apnea, bad osteoarthritis in my knees, collapsing disks and bone spurs in my back, and on, and on, and on. A friend recently (Jan 19, 2015) had the gastric sleeve done. He's about 200 miles away, but is probably the only person who supports me. I've only got a couple of real friends here in Pittsburgh, PA, and since they're both in OA are dead set against me getting the surgery. Last …

Hi, I'm a clinical researcher who was wondering what the interest would be like if we set up an assessment and intervention program for women with binge-eating disorder who are seeking gastric bypass surgery in center city Philly? Would there be any interest? Cheers, Eunice Chen

I am not losing any weight preop. I have been dieting and exercising. I have been charting my meals and got a jawbone up to keep me on track. I have cut out soda and am drinking solely Water. I measure and weight everything I put into my mouth. I am getting discouraged because I have not lost anything in almost 2 weeks. In fact I have gained a pound. I just wanna cry. I have just started my journey ( month 2 of my 6 month preop) and I have only gained weight. My nutritionist says my goal calories a day should be 1800.....any ideas? Sent from my BLU LIFE ONE using the BariatricPal App

So surgery will be in April. I don't have to lose weight for surgery because I lost a lot on my own prior to deciding to have RNY. Anyways I can't stop eating. I feel like after surgery I'll never eat again so I want to eat everything. Anyone else have this happen?! :/ Somedays I still do good and through my 12 weeks of classes I have pretty much stayed the same weight. So I'm not losing but I'm not gaining either...thoughts?!

I was denied for revision surgery back in October and am currently in the middle of a 6 month diet. I contacted Lindstom and they said I had a good chance to overturn my original denial and I should start fighting now. I am excited and hope they can help me get insurance approval for band removal and conversion to bypass. Anyone else have experience using them?

I will have my surgery 3/22!!! I think I have prepared in all ways I can. What can I expect - pain, mobility, input sleep...? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have this horrible fear of eating out and dumping in public places. Does anyone else have this fear? I am 4.5 weeks post op and have not experienced dumping syndrome yet. I hate having this fear! Will I get past this? I don't want to live in fear of going places for the rest of my life [emoji53]. What do you do when you travel? My son lives a 10 hr drive away from us and we usually make this trip 4 times a year. Then while visiting him it always involves site seeing, eating out and always on the go....As of right now I feel like I'm not going to enjoy this anymore [emoji53]. One of the reasons for having this surgery is so I can enjoy physical activities while v…

Ok so I'm only 1month out and I get I'm still recovering. But what's with the constant nausea? I went to the dr and they finally checked cuz I'm not siting or drinking (I know that doesn't help) and he said was due to inflammation at connection site of new stomach with intestine. He said was normal healing. Please tell me this sounds normal and that it will stop once I'm healed. I'm losing my mind. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

and if so how soon after surgery? and how did it go?

So we all know RNY is a procedure that causes malabsorption, but I just realized I have no idea just how much malabsorption is causes. I didn't find much by googling either. Does anyone here happen to know? Is it variable from person to person and does it change over time?

I've seen them but not tried yet. Are they ok to take, I'm not sure of the nutritional value Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

UPDATE: Still having chronic pain with my left kidney and my shoulder is very flared up. Seeing pain management doctor on Thursday. My medication options are severely limited and that worries me. I had my surgery 3 1/2 months ago. Since my surgery I have been taking pain medication daily (Oxycodone). I had some for the post-op healing and then we discovered an obstructing kidney stone. So I was on pain medication until I had surgery (which took a month to get me scheduled). I had a stent post-op for two weeks, so I was on pain medication for that. A lot. The stent was awful!!! Despite the laser lithotripsy and stent, I am still having daily pain and needing to take med…

I am three weeks out of VBG to RNY revision and have been on soups since Monday. I have also been having pain on left side that feels like fire sometimes other times just sharp pain. Also swelling in feet but mostly left foot. Called my dr today and he is sending me to ER for a cat scan with contrast to see if I have a leak! I asked what do you do if there is one and he said drain it but how do you stop the leak? I don't have time for this lol!

Hi everyone! It's been quite a while since I participated in the group. I had WLS (RNY) back in. 04/02/2012, had a baby in 09/02/2014. Initial WT 260 Reached WT 135 Current WT 185 I been feeling a little discourage because of this this plateau that I had hit and seem not to be able to get control of my WT again. I feel that I stretch my pouch but that hopefully is not too late to restored. So I been considering to do the 5 days pouch test but I want to learn about some of you guys that had already done it. - Do you really restore your pouch to normalcy? - How much wt you can lose during this 5 days? If any! TIA! Sent from my iPhone using the Baria…

I carry a lot of weight in my arms and I am hoping to start a regime to help tone and strengthen them to hopefully reduce the amount of saggy skin after my weight loss. Any tips, exercises, or suggestions are welcome. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App