Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

I am having surgery on Tuesday and I am getting so nervous and excited! I cannot believe it's finally here! !

I'm a little over a week out and I'm so exhausted. I can't hardly function. Is this normal and will it go away??

Are there any websites/stores you can recommend where I can purchase samples of a variety of Protein? I found the Syntrax Nexctar one on the BP Store, but it's currently out of stock. I'm looking for unjury, Isopure - anything, really. Anyone know of any place where I can purchase these?

I would like to hear some feedback from any RNY-ers who are 10+ years post-op. Can you tell me how you are feeling, specifically with regards to Malabsorption given the vitamin regiment? Despite taking all the required supplements have you experienced any loss of teeth? Bone density issues? Other issues? I am planning on an RNY in the next two months, and would like a realistic picture of long term experiences one may have, even with adhering to the vitamin regiment. I get that transfusions may be required based on low absorption of iron, which I hear is common. I am curious to know though over time, what does the overall big picture look like /feel like and do you regret…

Pen discussion I want to know all the information and struggles with wls I'm young 18 and I'm getting my done in December

Hi, I'm completely new to this forum...so glad I found it!! My question...has anyone ever had gastric sleeve or lap band after having Roux N Y? I'm post surgery about 20 years and have gained back 80 lbs. and having such a hard time taking it off. I'm wondering if this could be an option?

Is it OK to take a mild stimulant only one week out from surgery?

I just had my surgery on the 9th. I had the RNY, but mine was open. Did the rest of you have yours done laparoscopically? With the RNY, they repaired a hiatal hernia repair and removed my gall bladder. I feel like the pain won't ever stop.

As I near my four month surgeversary, I am curious if anyone else uses the Young living essential oils for treatment of pain, stress, hunger, vitamins or any other reason. Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much for your help.

Hey all! I've seen this answered in a lot of different ways online, and different recommendations as far as how many weeks it takes to get back to work after surgery.... Here's my question: If I work in a very sedentary office job, where I self-manage my time on my projects with very little moving around, basically just sitting on my buns all day in front of a computer, how long realistically until I could come back to work? My mother had the surgery and said she felt better and was up and moving around after a few days, and I really can't take much time off of work, so I'm hoping that's the case for me. I am relatively healthy, only just barely at 40 BMI, and 32 years…

I am thrilled to be down 160 lbs., but I have an embarrassing problem. My butt makes me uncomfortable any time I'm sitting. It is caused by the loose skin I'm sitting on top of and I am always shifting to get more comfortable. Does anyone else have this issue and is there any trick or shape wear out there to make this darn butt of mine behave????

Looking to see if there is any interest in a Support Group in the middle of the Central Valley California. We have a small group that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month a Mercy Hospital in Merced. (Are you looking for that support group so you don't have to drive to Fresno or up North..... we are a small group that is growing) Send me an email and I will get you directions.

Just a little worried that after 6 days post op that I am feeling "too good" in some ways. The first 3 days I wasn't able to hardly eat or drink anything. Today I was able to drink 3/4 of a protein shake this morning, a 3/4 of a jello early afternoon and 3/4 of a sugar free pudding late this afternoon. I feel like my intake is to much for this early on and worried I won't lose weight. When I eat these items. I don't feel overly full, but satisfied. I don't feel hunger so I'm unsure when to eat and if I'm eating to much! Help!

Has anyone had stricture? How did you know it was stricture, what were your symptoms? Did you have a procedure done to fix it and did it work?

Well, to say the least I am unhappy. My depression has gone through the roof. I was 14 pounds of my goal weight and was feeling great. Now I have slipped over the last 6 months and have moved 36 away from my goal weight. I know when I get depressed, I drink more coffee with very little natural sugars. I can't find a meal plan that works and I don't feel full when I over eat. The only thing I dump with is sweets, except for gum balls. I want their to be a specific dietian that caters to Sleeve to RNY. Part of my surgical team is to meet with a nutritionist, I have done that twice and all get is hand outs. I want a shopping list, how to prepaid and nutritional values.…

Hello everyone. My name is william or you can call me KOOLAID. So I've begun my journey toward the gastric bypass. I'm excited, but I have to admit, I've become more aware of my weight problem. Part of me feels discouraged at big I am. 430 lbs. however the other part of me anticipates this change in my life. What if any have you all felt prior to and after surgery?

Ever since going back to work after my surgery (1st week back), I've been having trouble getting all my protein and water in. Anyone out there work night shift too? If so, do you have any suggestions?

I have been wondering if anyone has been able to make and eat corn tortillas. I've been debating about whether to risk them, but would like to hear other people's experiences eating them.

When reading a Nutrition Facts label what exactly are you looking for what's considered bad/too much? Fat% Sugar% Calorie% Sodium% Carbohydrate%

I am 8 months out from bypass. I really don't measure my food anymore...I just let my pouch tell me when I'm done. I was just wondering if that is a no no. I worry that maybe I'm eating too much. I'm still losing...although I'm losing pretty slowly, but I think that's normal at this point, right? I read comments about what other people are eating in a day, and it seems like they are eating so much less than me.

I was wondering what are some helpful items you use after surgery? Necessities: Bariatric Vitamins Complete with Iron Bariatric Calcium Protein Shakes/protein Water. Other Items I might want or need; Baby plates and spoons Water bottle Meal Prep Containers Protein Snack/Bars Can you think of some things that helped you?

I'm scheduled for surgery on January 28th. Exactly three weeks later I will be starting nursing school! I am very excited for both, but I am also worried. I have heard that the recovery will not be too horrible and my doctor said I should be fine. I am still concerned. How did you all feel three weeks post-op? Well enough to sit in a class room for half the day?

I have a Vitamix and wonder how useful it will be following surgery. I am not sure what to expect during my first few months as to what I'll be eating. I meet with the nutritionist in a few weeks and will find out more then, but I'm curious if any of you use a blender regularly for meals?

I just had my RNY on Monday morning 12/14 & I'm still in so much pain. I completely underestimated the amount of pain that I would be in, I think that half of it is gas. I can't take deep breaths and I have, of course, a very hard time standing. God forbid I have to cough or anything like that. Does anyone have any tips, tricks to get me through these first few days? Please let me know what any of you did to help get through the first few days, what helps with the pain the most? Is it walking, Water, medicine? Please let me know what got any of you through

My sister in law and myself are both pre op, waiting for our surgery dates. We would love to start going to a support group. Anyone know of any in my area? Thanks!

Hello. I had gastric bypass on 4/29/15 and my starting weight was 218. As of today I am 118 and three pounds away from my official goal of 115. I'm curious to know if this is typical or should I be concerned? I was 105 in high school in 2005 and I still looked healthy but I have read of cases where people have lost too much and looked sickly etc. Thanks for any feedback.

Hi All! My surgery is in 1 week. I've lost 8 pounds on the liver - reduction diet so far. I realized that my Weight Watchers scale is under my bathroom vanity. In the house I sold 9 months ago, 2000 miles away. So, I need a new one. ☺ I am wondering if I should get another WW scale, or if anyone here has another brand that is reliable. I've been comparing scales at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Amazon, but none really jump out. Any feedback is appreciated! I would like a body analysis scale, that shows BMI estimates and body fat, water, etc.

I'm almost 5 weeks out from RNY and I'm craving fresh fruits and vegetables so so bad it's an obsession. Before surgery, I was worried that I'd be craving sugar or baked goods, bread, pizza (junk) basically, but no -WAY! I'm spending literally hours of my day obsessing over crunchy fresh fruits and veggies. Everything I have to eat is cooked to death soft meats or Protein shakes and cheese. I'm so tired of animal products and lack of texture. How in the world do you make it through to 12 weeks when you can have raw crunchy veggies again?! I'm in need of some green peppers (crunchy) Carrots (crunchy) cucumbers (crunchy) even tomatoes full of juice and seeds just with some …

I am reading through the handbook my surgeon provided, and it cautions that post surgery, tomatoes may cause distress. I love tomatoes, and hope this does not happen. My birthday is tomorrow, and I was given a Miracle Gro Aerogarden with cherry tomato pods to grow indoors. I realize that I can't have any now, as I'm on the liver - reduction diet til my surgery on Tuesday, but my husband loves salad with tomatoes. Has anyone had trouble with tomatoes a few months after their bypass surgery?

So I could eat all the time. Yep I'm up at 2:30 am eating (drinking half a protein shake). Every 3-4 hours I'm eating, the hunger is unbearable. I'm still losing just eating and drinking like it's going out of style. I'm watching my diet very closely, often opting for carrots with a piece of cheese or a bowl of salad with some tuna. I'm close to 10 months out and this is by far the most concerning event I have been through. My intake hasn't increased just my frequency in hunger. Knock on wood I'm not craving a little Debbie snack cake, just hungry.

I feel soooo sick tonight! I felt great earlier but as the evening went on I got waaay worse. :-( I feel like I've been ran over! end rant

Hey everyone! It's been over 4 months! How is everyone doing?!?!?

Dr. Yoosoo Chang from the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues, followed the health of over 62,000 healthy young and middle-aged men and women. There were about 900 cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that developed in the participants over the course of the study. And participants with higher BMIs were more likely to develop the condition than others. In particular, obese participants had 6.7 cases of CKD per 1,000 persons, while the incidence in overweight people was only 3.5 cases per 1,000. The situation was even worse for obese individuals 40 years and older — 19 cases per 1,000. http://acsh.org/2016/02/10/healthy-obes…

It was recommended to me bec it has almost no sugar, has any of you tried it? it says on the package that it has genetically modified soy, so I got worried.

When is your December 2015 surgery date for RNY/Gastric Bypass? I'm scheduled for 2 December 2015 in Brugge, Belgium

I am 2 weeks post op and getting frustrated. I lost 24 pounds in the first week and going into the second week I haven't lost anything and have gained 3 pounds. I am following my surgeons plan...getting enough fluids and proteins. Walking a lot. Is this normal? Feeling like this isn't going to work. ????

Hi my name is Danny. I am 36 years old. I had Gastric Bypass surgery on July 3, 2012. I have lost 290 lbs but have fell off the wagon as of lately. I have fallen back into some old habits like eating bread and sweets. I could really use a mentor that has been post op for several years. I would love to have someone to help hold me accountable and help me get back on track. All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Any recommendations for unflavored dairy free or plant based Protein powder? ????

I am 11 months out and 5 lbs short of goal. I had given up on any regrowth of my hair. My loss was severe with the look of male pattern baldness in front. Well, I am happy to announce that it is growing back and growning back with vigor. I am taking prenatal vitamins and biotin with sucess but it took all this time to see results. For those of you who have had the same experience, don't loose faith. It will grow back for sure it will. Give it time... Then you can smile at your beautiful hair and nails and the beautiful, healthy body you now have at any time in your journey. God bless your travels to good health.

Has anyone had IBS and or GERD before WLS? If so how has it affected you after?

I had my sleeve done in February of 2014, I got pregnant not many months after my surgery... I had my baby February of 2015. I was at my lowest weight which was 229..I gained some and was stuck at 244 and now I'm at 260. I am stuck. I am doing everything right. I am pretty sure when I was pregnant my stomach must have stretched. Is it possible to go to a gastric bypass after having the sleeve?? I am not at my lowest that I want to be.

Hi I'm 3 weeks post op and sip, sip my fluids. Does this ever stop? Will I eventually be able to take a 'gulp' of fluid? If so when were you able to gulp down your fluids?

I go in on Wed the 10th for a Roux en y. I was curious if them sending home pain meds is the norm after you are released? I'm nervous about the pain part because it seems sometimes regular methods didn't help when I was hospitalized this past Aug and they ended up putting me on Diloded which helped. It was traumatising the pain I was in. So just super nervous about that part!!!

Hi Everyone! I have been browsing through all the food items sold in the store on this site, and am wondering if anyone has tried any of the soups? My surgery is on the 16th, and I know that soups will be an option, within a few weeks. I saw that there is a variety pack with soups without any solids, which is what I'd need. Also saw there is Sloppy Joe for months later, and pasta. Any input on anything would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi folks, I saw someone mention a 2oz little cup or something they found helpful to use post op, I can't find it. Does anyone know where one could get a little thing like that so it's easy to know how much you're eating? I just spent around 80 bucks on Amazon getting a scale, liquid tylenol, liq Vitamins, etc. getting ready for Feb10th...!! thanks antemano, p

Really uncomfortable topic, but here it goes: I wish my plumbing were more predictable. I am three weeks out from surgery and was lucky to have a daily BM, there was one or two days without one but smooth-move-tea helped greatly. Today I had an egg and a piece of lean ham for breakfast and grilled chicken for lunch and a Greek yoghurt too. I moistened the chicken when mincing it with mayo. Can that be the trigger for the runs or could it be the artificial sugar sweeteners in the Dannon Light and Fit yoghurt?? Any input is appreciated. Thank you!

Hey there! I am 10 days post-op! Is there anyone else in the area who had Dr. Lord as a surgeon?

Hi all I'm 7 days post op and I'm at the soft food stage and looking over my food list it says eggs but my dietitian suggest I hold up on the eggs thinking I would get sick I'm not sure I was really looking forward eating eggs I was wondering have any of you experience dumping from eggs at this stage

I love green and fruit juices. I make them at home, so they don't have any sugar. how soon did u begin drinking homemade fruit juices after your bypass?

I finally have my surgery date and it is unique 29/2 leap day a day of possibilities. Anyways, a friend told me that he passed out when he ate sugar 3 months after his surgery. and that he can't eat sugar at all. Is this common? my Dr. didn't mention this to me.