Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

I want to see how many of you are near the 5 ft 7 height.... Lets see some result or progress pics. Thanks <3

I am scheduled for surgery on June 19, for bypass.I still have alot of questions, does anyone else?

Hi my name is Stephanie, i just joined this awesome website 5-12-14. I seek a real, long term post op successful woman age 35-45 to be a supportive pen pal/buddy. I was Blessed to have Gastric Bypass surgery 8-22-2011 and was sick for 1 1/2 yrs. right away, gained weight back due to my food Addiction Emotional Eating- Binge Eating- Overeating So i welcome a genuine person to be a good source of inspiration, and advice. Please message me if you are interested, we can communicate via email, messaging on this site or cell phone exchange. thx

I had rny done Aug 1, 2014 at UPMC Mercy and I'm Looking to just talk about experience and complications I've had. Maybe a mentor or just a friend going through the same thing.

Anyone from Pittsburgh or having your surgery at McGee or has had it

I will be 2 years post op next January and I have been having some unusual symptoms: *Bloating *Wake up with nausea *A dull but constant pain in my stomach (feels like hunger pain) *Pain radiates to my back sometimes Went to GP and he ordered blood work to check liver function and h.pylori...so far everything normal. .I have upcoming ultrasound to check liver and gallbladder. ..I am wondering if this is the route he should take rather than just make sure I have no ulcers or something wrong with pouch....???

Just wondering by having rny if your relationship with your spouse has changed? Ive been heavy for 30 of my 40 years so this will be life changing for me in all ways. My husband and I just got married a few months ago, and for the last 3 years its been a food and drinking fest. Hes very supportive, and positive about my surgery. He also says hes going to change for the better too, by running again, and trying to lose weight with me. The thing is ive heard this so many times before with us. We workout lose a little bit, and then give up and go bavk to our old ways. I am so ready for this surgery, ready to make life altering changes, I just hope my new marriage will surv…

I have waited for this date for 5 months & now im second guessing everything. I want to be healthy & active. Im freaking out! Any advice?

I have been heavy my whole life. I have read stories of being skinny then gaining weight after high school. I don't know skinny I hope I like it. I am two days away from changing my life. I truly believe the benefits (meaning cormobidities) out weigh the risk of the surgery. I am terrified of complications & regret.

I'm having my 10cc lap band removed Oct 9 and then if everything goes as planned, 10 weeks later I'll have RNY. My surgeon told me that my band removal healing experience will be similar to my experience when I had the band placed six years ago. Any helpful post op tips? How long were you guys off work? I have scheduled one week off work and one week strictly working from home (which means a lap top in my lap and answer phone calls/ emails). My job is some desk work but mostly driving and making home visits to elderly clients' homes. Did anyone find the removal healing process easier than the insertion? Thanks

Hello: I am not sure if I am putting this in the right place. I am having a problem with my liquid diet. My Surgical Coordinator put me on a liquid diet consisting of either 3 Premier Protein drinks or 4 100% whey Protein/Skim Milk Drinks and two servings of raw vegetables per day. I am 61 years old, and have Type 2 Diabetes, amongst other health problems. I started the diet right away. In the first four or five days, I lost 11 pounds. It was physically very hard on me. I was not hungry, but my energy was seriously diminished. I wrote to her about the situation, also telling her that while I usually love veggies, I could not stand them as they tasted like metal…

Looking for others on the same journey in my area

I just bought new shakes and I'm wondering if anyone has tried them. Are they good? Do they work? Any advice?

Hello 'Bypassers,' There doesn't seem to be much information for those that have had gastric sleeves converted into gastric bypasses. There isn't even a forum for us...we must be a small minority, indeed. Back in 2010, I made the decision to undergo the gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, was pre-diabetic, had knee and back issues, and was just overcome with a general feeling of fatigue and malaise. Unfortunately, I was ten pounds shy of reaching the BMI requirement to have my insurance to pay for surgery. Basically, my doctor told me, "You can gain ten pounds, wait a year, and apply again" or, "you can self-pay." I flew to Me…

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Hey I'm 22, married, No kids, from Va. I started my liquid diet today and I'm having surgery next Wednesday the 24th. I'm looking for some friends my age who are having theirs around the same time. Having a Vena Cava Filter put in tomorrow morning which is kind of scary. I've lost 52 pounds on my pre op diet. My hw was 398 and my cw is 347. I'm 5'8.

At 6 months, a statistically significant reduction in bacterial overgrowth was achieved in the probiotic group with a preoperative to postoperative change of sum H2 part per million (probiotics = −32.13, controls = 0.80). Surprisingly, the probiotic group attained significantly greater percent excess weight loss than that of control group at 6 weeks (controls = 25.5%, probiotic = 29.9%) and 3 months (38.55%, 47.68%). This trend also continued but was not significant at 6 months (60.78%, 67.15%). The probiotic group had significantly higher postoperative Vitamin B12 levels than the control group. Both probiotic and control groups significantly improved their GIQoL. http…

Hi - I had my pre-op endoscopy today and the doctor said I had a "significantly large hiatal hernia". What does that mean for my upcoming surgery? My surgeon had said I could do either the sleeve or the bypass (though I want to have bypass). Does this prevent me from having one or the other? Or both? (God, I hope not!!) I thought I had read some people had it fixed at the same time, but I don't remember which surgery they had or any of the details. Anyone here have one and what impact did it have?

I got gout after surgery and have had to slow down on protein. Any advise on what to do? I was given medicine to help with the gout but now I'm afraid to try protein shakes for fear of another flare up.

September 25 2014 surgery date 22 scared shit less not going to lie anyone else have there's next week my instagram is itskariduh

So excited!! Finally got my date today for my revision from lap and to gastric bypass!! October 7th!! Anyone having surgery that day?? ????

I'm 3 days post op and I have never been in so much pain. And I can get my liquids down. My feet ate so swollen. I'm having to sleep on the couch. I know it's going to all be worth it but I hate feeling like this. I'm not hungry at all which I guess is a good thing. What more can I expect?? Anyone else have this much pain???

Is anyone else struggling with wanting to munch on something crunchy? I'm almost 4 weeks post op and am dying to crunch on something. I just started my canned meats stage and that helps, but oy! I need to crunch on something!

Revision date Aug 20!! Lapband didn't fail, but after 2 years starting developing aspiration pneumonias. It look 6 more years and a pulmonoscopy to determine it was all terrible reflux! So at age 64 I am having a revision! Anything to not be sick and to stop the reflux & heartburn! Can't wait!!!

I will be having RNY surgery on the 16th of this month and I was just curious to see how many other folks were or will be operated on with the daVinci robotics procedure. Please share

went to gym just to do the treadmill did 1.5 milrs went in sauna for 10 minutes then went into the hot tub .. when i got outta the hot tub i felt like i was going to fall over took me 10 minutes just to get changed ... I am 4 weeks out maybe the hot tub was a little bit to much after everything else i did burn more calories on the treadmill then i took in .. Went home and ate and i feel fine now . That was just weird . this happen to anyone else

I've been walking a mile every day. Today after my walk I noticed that two of my incision spots were sore and raw after walking, I think its from my shirt rubbing against them...anyone else ever have this?

September 16 surgery Sending my Blessings to Everyone that is recuperating from surgery and having surgery soon my day is tomorrow the 16th and I am a little scared but I will leave it in the Lords hands God Bless Everyone

Hi all, I am in the second week of my plan which includes pureed Soup. Have any of you found one that is already prepared, and healthy to boot! Would be interested in any feedback. Thank you

Hi all I know I have seen this question before so I apologize in advance for asking the same question but I wanted some opinions in relation to my own personal situation. I know only I can decide what surgery is best for me but here is everything about me… I am 28 years old and have a BMI of 43, I'm 4'11" and about 215lbs. I have been trying to have surgery for about 3 years now. About a year ago I was a week away from having the sleeve surgery but my BMI at this time was also only 40. When my surgery got cancelled only a week before my scheduled surgery date I was devastated and gained more weight! The surgeons I see are a practice of multiple surgeons and last year…

Today is the day and I'm trying to keep my cool. (I'm a nurse and over think things when it comes to surgery.) The whole clears and prep, etc wasn't so bad but the growing headache is wearing on me. I've tried to keep my feelings about the surgery low key. I've been afraid to get excited because at every corner I just knew some glitch would occur. Somehow I made it to this point and have mixed feelings. (I imagine it's quite normal.) I seem to wavering on excitement and guilt, nervousness, eagerness, fear. More of me though just wants to go and just get it done and past me so I can move on! The support I've gotten from other RNY patients, being friends and strangers …

I went into surgery Monday morning to do the gastric bypass after having several issues with the band last year. I woke up in recovery to find out there was more infection (this would make surgery #4 to remove infection.) in the lining of my stomach and he couldn't do the bypass. I am completely heartbroken. I had to gain several pounds just to re qualify for the surgery. I really feel like this past year has been for nothing now.

I'M FROM ATLANTA AREA ANYONE FROM AROUND HERE??

Every year I lose my voice and my throat hurts and I have a lot of phlegm, before surgery I would load up on mucinex and ibuprofen and sometimes DayQuil, I know now that I can't take ibuprofen for pain and inflammation and I'm sure Tylenol won't help. Any suggestions on what's safe to take? Had rny 8/8/14

Hey everyone!! I have been keeping a blog about my journey. The only reason I made this blog is to help other people going through this surgery and all these changes. I post 1-2 times a week and I talk about everything from recipes, work out regimes, family and personal stuff, weight loss updates, etc. Check it out! http://dimandgirl.wordpress.com

I have a long way to go until I get to this phase but I am looking to the future. What do you eat and what are your nutritionists recommendations for this phase? I don't remember my nut going over maintenance and I'm curious to know what life will be like for me in a year. Thanks

Just curious to hear what foods you've tried but can't tolerate anymore. I hear with gb you can't eat sugars (ie candy, candy bars, cake, ice cream, etc) anymore. I'm going to stick with that. I hope. I don't even want to try because if I try and I feel ok then I will eat more and get fat again. Also, just curious, if you get a craving for something your not supposed to have can you chew it then spit it out to satisfy the craving? Obviously not taking about ice cream. Dangit. Lol

I've seen this question before so it's probably in the archives but my energy level is incredibly low. I've been getting my protein in more than ever before as well as fluids and still...falling flat in the energy dept. How long does this last until some fashion of normalcy kicks in?

So... long story but. My son is coming into town for my wife's brain surgery on the 11th. Our plan is to take them to a local pizza place to eat after we pick them up from the airport. (its really cool, good, and on the harbor here in SD). So far, I have eaten all the components of the topping of pizza, I.E. cheese, marinara sauce, tomato, etc... Thoughts on just scraping the top off a piece and eating it so they dont feel self conscious about eating ifo me? BTW, her tumor is beingn, it it just big and needs to come out. Prognosis is 100% recovery and only 2 days in the hospital

Looking into this journey if I have my surgery in October I will be 6 months post op when I turn 30! Just wondering what you all l p St in 6 months time? I did have the lap band back in 2009 and going in for a revision. Waiting on approval right now! I can't wait to enter my 3's much healthier than I did in my 20's

Hi I was hoping to find someone who would help guide me through this change of life. I just got my Surgery Date Sept. 17 and and excited and nervous. I am in Saint Louis, MO I can't wait until I can return the favor.

I started doing all my pre-op doctor appointments in March 2014. I had Cardiologist, Endoscopy, sleep study and Psychological visits all done in 3 1/2 months. The only problem found from all appoinments at that time was a mild case of sleep apnea and they discovered a few PVC's while I slept during the study. So went back to cardiologist and he put me on a Holter moniter for 21 days. On the the 16th day doctor called me in for immediate visit with some new results from the moniter. The night before he saw A-Fib not PVC's which has resulted in having to take Eliquis, Flecainide, and Beta Blocker meds. Also I just had an Eco Cardiogram which results were fine. So at th…

I'm 4 months post op, I've lost 50 pounds so far, but this past week I gained 5 pounds! Why!?! Why has it happened? Feeling super discouraged. Is this the end of my weight loss? Has this happened to other people?

Hello does anyone know of a website for food recipes and shakes for all phases of Rny surgery

When is it ok to have like wine, or light alcohol? Im 2 months post op and miss wine like crazy!

Well it 6am here in Cartersville GA, and I'm getting ready to leave for the hospital!!! So surreal!!! Prayers please!!! Thank you!

My surgery is in two days!!!! I'm so excited I can't stand it. It seems surreal!!! Anybody got any last minute advise? I'm having my surgery at Emory university Midtown, Dr. Patel!! I can't wait to get started on the rest of my life! My obesity has consumed my whole life. I don't think I have ever truly been happy. I am going to give this all I have. I want to give God all the glory, because without him this would not be possible!!!

I'm so disappointed in myself. Every single month I fail miserably when it comes to that 'time' of the month. I download more carbs than iTunes downloads music! I still eat in small portions but I crave them terribly and can't seem to get it under control. I'm still losing, but I know if I don't get this resolved, having 75% of my stomach removed will have been done for nothing. Any suggestions?

I had told my drs over and over I thought I had a stricture and they would not do an endoscopy. Just kept telling me that nothing like that showed up on the Upper GI. I can see the stricture and it is very closed off looking and it looks like there is something stuck there. It looks like one of my pills that had gotten me admitted into the hospital twice. It shows the dilation of the stricture which is sooooo much larger looking than before the dilation. Unbelievable. There is no wonder I couldn't eat and could barely drink! I was very angry after the endoscopy when they told me I had a stricture, but at the same time very grateful they were able to do somethin…

Does anyone live near the Bluefield, VA area? Just had RNY Aug 18, 2014.