Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Sorry, not able to change the title from pre op to post op... I had gastric bypass surgery on January 8, 2015 I had my first post op appointment with my surgeon this afternoon. My Dr may be good but he has terrible bedside manner. He was asking questions that he should have already know the answers too and he waived off my concerns as if they were nothing. Asking questions on bariatric pal is so much easier and I get better answers. So, here goes... 1. I'm throwing up at least once a day after my meal. is that normal? 2. How am i supposed to track my Protein when I'm throwing it up? These were my big questions and he basically shrugged them off and said i'd be f…

Im curently on my pre op liquid diet. Surgey scheduled for feb 9th, just looking for someone to talk with as we start the beginning of something great!! Hopefully somebody with a surgery date close to mine, that way we can be going thru the same things at the same time. But im not picky, anyone who wants to talk bout their experience is more than welcome!! Ill give u abit of info on me, im a 36 yr old mom of 2 ( boy 6, girl 18 mths) im super easy going, and an awsome listener!! If u wanna talk.. Pls send me a msg!!!

Next month will be my last appointment before the doctor and I schedule my surgery. At this point I don't have fear of the surgical procedure, but I have fear of what I will look and be like after. I've always been the big guy, and I feel some fear of being smaller almost as if I don't deserve to lose the weight. Has anyone else had this type of aneixty? Or is it just a stupid irrational Fear I have?

So how are you guys documenting your progress? Photos? Measurements? Blogs? Just curious of what everyone is doing.

I'm so excited, now to try and get rid of about 25 lbs. before April 21st. Now sure how that's going to go but I'm trying.

dear ones, I am a 72 yr old female. I live in the woods near Fairbanks, Alaska. I am having surgery in the near future...shortly after the new yr., I hope. I realize I am one of the older people having this surgery but am looking forward to great results. I anticipate reversal of diabetes, hypertension, 120 lb. weight loss. any other 70 plus people? my e-mail is kmre2291@yahoo.com bessings from, Karen in the woods of Alaska

I just created an account with this site, and mostly because I have just made two of the biggest changes in my life. I lived in Columbus Ga my entire life and on Feb. 18th 2014 I had Gastric Bypass. Everything was going great, until May 2014 my husband of almost 10 years and in the military and stationed in Fort Benning GA for 11 years received the orders that I dredded and knew would come. PCS orders. I was leaving the place I was born and raised and more importantly just had major surgery and was going to need the biggest support system for at least the first year. We moved, thank God, only 6 hours away to Fort Campbell KY in July 2014. I thankfully was able to continue…

Hello everyone, I've heard that you will lose slower once you convert to RNY from the band. Mine was removed several months ago and I really don't want to lose too fast b/c I only have around 50 lbs to lose. How was it for those of you that had RNY later in two steps or even in one step. Was the weight loss slower? Thanks~

For the last 18 years I have been involved in a 12 step program. I have used food as my vice/substitution. Once I have surgery in a few months, what will I have left? That question keeps going on in my head. Hopefully, just maybe, I will become a exercise junky. Anyone else suffer from any addiction?

Hello everyone! I just wanted to pop in and introduce myself! If you care to know more about me or put a face to the name please go to my profile and click on "My Story" and "Gallery". I am excited (and terrified ) to be here. I hope we can help support each other on our journey towards greater health. I am a prayer so anytime you need some, let me know! As those who are super sized we have a certain set of challenges that we will experience, as we go through the process of weight loss surgery, regardless of which type we have. All together now, we CAN do this!

I was just approved and will be starting the 6 month pre op program at Kaiser. Is there anyone in the SoCal area or maybe someone who also has Kaiser?

I know they say that constipation is something that goes along with gastric bypass surgery. I have to take three Colace capsules a day and also use Benefiber just to keep from getting too "stopped up". Does this ever go away? I had my surgery on 9/30/14. I still can't get in enough Protein plus add veggies to my diet. Mostly it's just protein right now.

Hi, My surgery was on Jan.5 this year. I had to be convertered from sleeve to gastric because of complications with acid and hernia. I am most scared of stretching out my pouch by eating to much. So mostly have been doing liquids and Protein shakes. I need help in learning how many calories I need to consume at any given meal or day, how much food at one time, how is the best way to keep from stretching it out and not gaining weight back. I am doing between 400 and 500 calories a day according to my fitness pal. I really need someone to mentor me on the day to day adjustments and support. Thank you very much, Caryn

I have received this letter with information and forms and blood test. Anyone else receive it too? The letter is from the bariatric team of Portsmouth hospital. I have an appointment with them and will be assessment if I pass it I'll have the surgery. Anyone knows what the criteria are? .

I've been wondering if this has an effect at all? My veins are impossible to find - they couldn't get my blood sample in pre-assessment and I have to go back tomorrow to try again. Has anyone else had this problem? I have my surgery booked for this Saturday. I'm worried about them not being able to get an IV in or something.

She tells me I live in a bubble haha because I've never had cocous (spelling it wrong) risotto...or qunio? (Again spelling wrong) are these healthier options I've been researching A lot of restaurants and reading that they have these Items but I've never had it..I was a bad eater obv why I did this lol

I'm just over 8 weeks out and have been doing fine.... A couple days ago I noticed that my lips seemed chapped and sensitive. Over the next couple days my lips, tongue and inside mouth are itchy, tinglely and a little swollen. Has anyone else experienced this? I haven't eaten or done anything differently, or had any kind of changes in my meds. I'm wondering if it's a Vitamin B issue?

I am wondering how I develop kidney stones when my diet consist of protein shakes, crystal light water, sugar free popsicle, and baked catfish and green beans...now I'm wondering how long will it take me to get out the woods of complications,?!? Oh yeah I eat mostly soft foods.

Here's a little information about me! (I meant a mentor, typo. Sorry) My name is Nadia.I'm 18, I live in Pennsylvania and my surgeon is Dr Teasun Moon of Wimber,Pa. I've been overweight from early childhood to now. My starting weight was 282 and I'm now down to 265.5. I start my liquid diet on December 29! If your on a similar time frame, I'd love to talk to you and share our experiences. Some of my other interests are fashion, astrology, make up and Classic rock. I also love to read, cook and do yoga. My only requirement for my bypass buddy is that they be committed to getting healthy. I'm doing this to live longer and be healthier but I'm also doing it …

Hi everyone. I should be getting my surgery date soon and the doc said it up to me which surgery do I want. I am leaning strongly toward RNY due to my already existing acid reflux issues. Anyhow, I am curious how long after your surgery did you return to work? What type of work do you do? Anyone have any complications from returning to work too soon?

I am very interested in getting Gastric Bypass surgery but lately I have been slipping back into my bad habits again. I am a food addict. I have been having so many cravings and been binge eating and feeling horribly guilty about it. I lost 10 pounds last month but have gained 5 pounds back. I need to go to the gym and get my head back into the game. I just wanted to write this down here because I know many of you can relate.

Don't you want to slap someone when they say this regarding our WLS?? There is NOTHING easy about what we have done. Not only have we had our guts rearranged but eating, as we knew it for our entire life, has changed. We have made the ultimate sacrifice and will continue to do so for continued success. I have had people tell me this, and the others tell me they could never do what I have done because they are not ready to give up the old way of eating. We still have to count our calories, get exercise, make wise choices etc. I have a sister that I finally told about 7 months out. She has just lost 30 lbs, and commented to me that she "did it the old fashioned way". GRR…

I have pinpointed an issue I have at one month out. I eat and drink too fast. I am not sure how to make myself slow down. I am tempted to set a timer on my phone. LOL

Hey! I'm scheduled for GBS on 2/25. I had the band in 2006- removed 2009. I don't have a support system at all. My mother has Alzheimer's and my dad takes care of her. I live at home with them and my son. We stay here to help out with my mom.... Anyway I'm really scared that her episodes might hinder my recovery. She yells and is violent, it's hard enough being here in regular conditions but adding WLS to it has me scared. I plan on having everything out and easily assessable but I'm just scared and nervous. I don't have many friends and the ones I do are not able to visit me or help me out. I'm used to dealing with things on my own I just wish I didn't have too. S…

Anyone else vomiting after drinking small amounts of liquids, the pain in behind my sternum leaves me in agony and eventually I vomit, I haven't eaten anything apart from broth in a week!

Hi everyone! I'm one month post op and I've been feeling great since day one but I have uncontrollable burping! It's starting to really freak me out that I can be in public and let it out. For example this morning I've been burping for 30 mins straight. If I don't let it out, I feel the pain. Anyone experience this? What did you do?

Im just looking for people around my age of 23 who is also going through the whole process or even already had the surgery. any one is welcome to find me on facebook, just ask

I need help! Lol I am 5 weeks out from getting my RNY. Thankfully, I have had no problems. However, I'm venturing out with a few of my girls this weekend for the first time since November and we are going to a Japanese restaraunt. I am on an unrestricted diet so I can eat freely yet wisely. I'm excited yet terrified. I'm thinking about getting chicken or seafood. What do yall think of tempura? Or white rice? I haven't tried any rice due to reading disaster stories here. I'm afraid of rice but I feel like a night out with my friends once every two or three months shouldn't be an issue. What if I tried the rice? Am I overthinking this? I've done so well! I'm not worried a…

I'm two and a half weeks post op. Anyone else break out like crazy at this point? I haven't had acne like this for almost a decade! I'm fairly certain there's nothing to be done about it, just looking for an explanation

Hi I'm a 33/f and having bypass with stomach removal on Feb 14th in Riverside. I would love to have one or two ladies that are at least 2 years out that can answer questions and I can seek counsel when I need recommendations on local doctors/stores, etc.

My surgery was on 11/12/14 and i have been hospitalized twice since then for complications. Most recently i was released on 1/7/15 and am better for the most part. Now I am experiencing a very "heavy, cement" feeling starting in my chest and going down to my toes. It makes it hard for me to walk. Anyone else ever have this problem?

When is your surgery scheduled for? When do you start your pre-op diet? What does your surgeon require for pre-op diet?

I'm not really that fearful of the surgery itself. I'm worried about: The surgery not "working"--I don't feel full, eat through my pouch, don't lose enough weight The drinking only apart from food. I can't imagine eating without a sip of Water. Excited for: Being able to walk into a normal store and buy clothes off the rack Being able to walk without huffing and puffing

Hoping to have my surgery this year for roux en y. Can't wait for my Jan. appointment. So pumped for this new journey and heathy lifestyle. How is everyone else doing?

Very worried about dumping and malabsorbtion any one have issues with this

Just a quick note to all my fellow March surgery buddies. This year has gone by so quickly. It seems like just yesterday we were all consoling each other with first going thru the pre-surgical process, the never ending appointments, the waiting for approval, the pre-surgical liquid diets, protein shakes, pains, post-surgical food issues, ect...... We're mostly 9 months in and I for one have had such a great year. I feel awesome and have had no real complications to complain about. I've come to terms with food and my emotion, they are no longer dependent on each other which is a huge milestone. If I'm sad, happy, nervous or whatever I've learned how to work thru it, …

I I had a revision 10 days ago and i cancan't figure out what hungry feels like. Help?

I have lost 25lbs in two weeks after my surgery and it seems as if I have stopped losing weight! What do I need to do to get going again.

I'm seriously considering RNY. I've now had a band that is 5 years old, unfilled and useless. My BMI is 55. I'm in a bad place. My husband is reluctant to see me go through the "diets", "life changes", "surgery" again. He saw me through the band surgery and two separate surgeries for total knee replacements, He doesn't want me to have WLS again because it completely disrupts his/our order of things. He also saw me eventually give up on the South Beach diet that my surgeon puts his patient's on. Does he have a point as far as my food addiction goes? With the Band I was "sober", then I fell off the wagon. All that work and money down the drain. He's afraid I can't do the RN…

What the heck? I had gastric bypass on jan 8th and have lost 10 pounds already. When I got on the scale this morning I'd gained 2 pounds. Nothing I ate yesterday stayed in my system, I tossed my cookies each time I ate. How do you gain when you're tossing you're cookies! I don't get it.

Hi! Today I hit "Onderland!" I weigh 199.6! I'm so happy. I'm there by a mere .4, but I'm there! I almost cried. So happy I had this surgery.

On Wednesday, one of my co-workers said, "wow, you lost a TON of weight!!" I said, "well, not quite a ton..." and walked away. It really upset me.

I snore. REALLY BADLY! Like a beaver chopping wood my husband says. I don't have apnea or any other problems and my GP says it's likely because I am overweight. I hope surgery cures it. Has anyone else been "cured" of snoring after losing a lot of weight?

I'm a Week and a half post op not getting the protein I need. Does anyone have suggestions on how to add a large amount of protein to my diet?

Surgery on 9/30/14 I have to take three Colace capsules a day plus use Benefiber just to keep from getting too constipated. I still can't get much in the form of veggies. Still a struggle just to get all the Protein in each day. Will this ever get better?

Hi all, On tuesday I'll be 5 weeks post op. I was doing really great and lost about 17 pounds from my surgery on 12/16 till New Years. Since the 1st, I have gained two pounds. I'm still not eating that much, and I'm walking around, taking my Vitamins, and trying to drink as much Water as I can. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. Could I be eating too little? Any suggestions to help me get out from this stall will be appreciated. I'm feeling pretty unmotivated - this was such a big decision to do this surgery, and I'm worried that I made a mistake by choosing to do it.

If I get my bypass it will be done as an "open" operation. This will not be up for debate because my surgeon prefers this method saying it is safer. According to his credentials, he can do laparoscopic but insists on open......(sigh!) So can I ask you guys if any of you have had "open", why it was done and how much it hurt? I wonder if this one long cut is going to be more painful than several little ones. Xxx

I am 60 and scheduled for aa band to RNY on 2/25/13.

I am now officially in the Oct 2014 group. I am looking forward to seeing more Oct buddies join here. Good luck all.

I went to my visit with the nutritionist today. Was very informative and wa able to skip some stuff because I was a band patient. All went well and will have to call her as soon as I get a date. Then we will set up a program and get going. Next week the shrink!!