Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Friday submitted to Insurance..Approval From BCBS RI in 1 Day Yesterday.. Still waiting for Dr's Office to have Dr Review My File and Give OK to call Me to make my 2nd Appt. They will not let me make an appt.. Then still have to wait for Surgical Coordinator to Make Hospital Arragements after that appt..Beyond Fustrated..

Hello! I am a trained singer, and I'm pursuing RNY. I have some major gigs coming up so I need to try and time when I have my surgery. For those that sing, how long until you felt good again? 2 months? 3 months? More? Any insight you can provide is much appreciated!!!!

I took 1/2 c Premier Choc Protein Drink,(15 gr protein) 1/2 c lite almond milk, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (12 gr protein), 1/2 Tb caramel SF Torani syrup, 11 drops Capella almond joy flavoring and mixed it in my magic bullet. Then I poured it into my Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. I ran it 5-8 min until the ice cream walked onto the top of the "dasher" then I scraped it out into a bowl and that was my lunch... It was sooo good. I am going to play with different mixtures using the RTD Premier.

Hi to all my April friends. I hope everyone is doing well. We are 1/3 of the way into the month which means we have both pre-op and post-op friends now. I started this page to give us our little special place. I've heard people cannot access it via the mobile apps which is a bummer. I also have only invited members who are having bypass. Why if we are all in the WLS thing together? I figure the VSG folks have VSG boards and groups. I also think the journey is different in many ways for both groups. We as RNY folks deal with Vitamin and absorption issues that the VSG folks don't. We also have the dumping issue which the VSG group does not have to deal with.…

My husband and me met some friends yesterday for lunch I am 11 months out have lost 103 lbs have 2 more lbs to goal. So I am very mindful of what I can and can not eat. I found out a while back that sugar does not bother (shucks) but I treat it like it does. What I have heard is just because it doesn't once doesn't mean it won't. Anyway looking at the menu they had grilled shrimp. So I thought to myself sounds like a good choice so that is what I ordered. We'll it came saturated in butter. I took every piece and squeezed it in my napkin to remove all the excess butter, it was actually pretty good. Sat for about 30 minutes after eating enjoying conversation with friends.…

Hi all, anyone else get their surgery the end of Jan? I've been reading about a lot of folks having a tough time after surgery. I must be lucky, other than the post op soreness, so far, I feel very good. I know its a journey , but the loss has slowed, the past week. still, I know this is a big deal, and don't want to blow it!

Hello everyone. I am not pregnant yet but am thinking ahead. I did have gastric bypass and am15 months out. I currently take 2 centrum chewables a day. Which prenatal should I take or should I just continue taking my regular vitamins? Any help would be appreciated from the mommies who have already been down this road. Thank you

I officially found a local surgeon and specialist in Macon, GA! I have an appt. with Dr. Vaughn on the 17th of April and I look forward to the first steps of my weight loss journey!

i just had this done 26th March, I am 6 days post op and have lost 6kg already. Surgeon is wrapped with the results so far. I feel 100% apart from really severe muscle pain from the left side, but that will heal, it will just take time. I am so far so glad I have done this, my blood sugar readings are down from over 17 to between 6-8 and I know i am going to look after myself so much better now...I feel like I have been given a 2nd chance at life and this is all mine now for the taking and boy am I going to do so much with it!

My body from Chicago Illinois having gastric bypass, Looking for a buddy?

Tommrow is surgery, I'm so nervous and full of anxiety i feel nauseated!

Had surgery on April 3 went a lot better then I expected. Get out of bed and walk the halls . Trust me it will hurt like hell but it jump starts the healing and helps with tha pain.my surgeon was surprised on my recovery . I'm not bragging. I just wanted to pass on something that helped me. The journey has begun!

I am trying to be so patient during this process, and I know that I have been extremely lucky to have had doors just open for me as far as scheduling appointments and being able to get all the pieces needed to submit to insurance. But I just find myself wanting to call my doctors office every 10 minutes to check in, have they gotten all the pieces has my doctor looked them over and then passes them on to the woman in charge of filing with insurance. Is insurance going to approve me? I have all the pieces that my policy requires but are they going to make me do a 6 month dr supervised diet? Can I be patient if they do ask that of me? I just want to get on the road to bett…

I don't know what to do to be able to start losing again. I was only eating 300 cal after my surgery and lost 30 lbs in the first month, they finally get me to where I can keep something down and I stop losing?!?!? How is it that eating 900 cal a day causes me to maintain weight and not lose! 300 cal is not enough to sustain life or proper brain function, but any more and I can't lose anything? Anybody have any ideas? I am lost...oh and I can only drink milk for fluids, water hurts and makes me upchuck so that is how I am getting my cal everyday. I am still only eating two 1/4 cp meals a day.

I am looking for a friend/mentor they don't have to be Canadian but it would nice to have someone local to relate to. I am going to PV to have a gastric bypass done. I had a vsg done a year ago....unfortunately it wasn't successful I am really hoping this works !!

I am 4 days out (surgery was wednesday) from having my revision from lap band to bypass. I had this all planned out in my mind as going perfectly. Im one to bounce back fast and this has been anything but. To be honest, im pretty scared and emotional. The surgery itself i've been told went pretty well. There was a lot of scarring inside from the band. He left a drainage tube in place which I know is pretty routine. I wasn't getting much comfort from pain medication at all. My oxygen levels kept going down which im sure was due to the pain. The doctor sent me home Friday towards evening with oxygen and pain meds. Through the evening and into the night it just got worse and…

Anyone going through St. Francis in Memphis? If so, do you mind sharing your experience?

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Anyone from Texas?

So I'm from Ohio and am going to Florida in 2 weeks and my best friend is already talking about taking me to amusement parks. Probably either Disney or busch gardens. My question is, anyone know how big is to big for roller coaster rides. The last time I was on a ride at busch gardens was almost 10 years ago and I had no problem fitting but I don't exactly remember my size. I am as of right now 5'9 and 325 lbs. I will probably be 310-315 when I go. Anything helps! I just don't want to waste the money or have to do the walk of shame because I can't fit.

No because I swill swallow air? -.-

I am scheduled for bypass Tuesday March 11 at Ruby Memorial in Morgantown with Dr. Quinlin

I saw this on facebook. Made me go- huh? http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-13018/5-things-i-miss-about-weighing-more-than-300-pounds.html

I'm getting a little nervous and excited!!! I can't wait to start on path to successful lifelong weight loss!! Will be so excited to lose weight and keep it off!!!

I had my surgery 12/31/2012. I have reached my goal and am working on maintaining it.

This morning I'm sitting here nervous, anxious, excited. My head is spinning trying to remember everything I need to do. How many others have experienced this? Have a wonderful day people!

Today I finally hit 100 lbs. had surgery May 20th, 2013. I was considered a light weight since I only had a hundred to lose. This is not the first time I have been at goal, not even the second I think. But it will be the last time. I promise. I am not doing it again. This time is different for alot of reasons. First, surgery.. Second I am no longer on a diet, I am living. I have learned to eat to live instead of living to eat. My sweet tooth is gone, I eat healthy, protein is very easy for me to get. I do very little carbs, take my vitamins and feel and look pretty good. I am loving life. If anyone is having doubts about having the surgery don't. I have not had any pr…

I'm one year postop from gastric bypass Yesterday I ate some almonds dry roasted peanuts ..... Then in the evening I ate 3 strawberries ... Then my stomach felt like it swelled up till I felt like I was 10mos pregnant.... My stomach this morning is still feels sore inside Trying to drink a Protein drink but stomach feels Like a have done 50 sit-ups but I haven't Can anyone tell me what's going on.... And I guess half of a caffeine free diet moutain dew the other day is a no no Like to here from others

Hi, this is my first post here. I am over 11 years post op Lap RNY. just wanted to say

I am in need of some help. Since my surgery in Jan. I haven't felt good. I feel like my quality of life has gone down instead of up. I am exhausted all the time. I don't have more energy I have less. I have some horrible bowel issue since the surgery that may be attributed to lactose intolerance. I have no idea what is safe to eat and what is not. I'm not much of a cook so I am lost. For example I had a busy day today. I had a protein drink in the am after the gym. It's water and one scoop of lemon Tea Nectar. Then I had another one because I was hungry and I no longer have foods to grab anymore like yogurt or a cheese stick. My protein bars have milk in them and I can on…

MY date hasn't been set yet. I have to lose another 20 pounds. Any other time it wouldn't be hard to do, but this time I just can't stick with it!! I know I'm ready but can't figure out the hold-up!!

Hi all, I'm considering having a gastric bypass. I currently have the band but it has done nothing for me and Slimband has been the worst to deal with. I'm currently on the Bariatic Registry List in Ontario and have my first consultation in June. I'm just looking for some advice from those who have been through it. It really scares me because I've heard the nightmares of people dying. The recovery I can deal with. I've had 4 surgeries with Slimband re: complications. I want to hear from everyone, the good, bad and ugly. I'm also worried about the access skin after weight loss.

Anyone from nashville? I will be having my surgery there

I've heard its completely normal but I can't help for feeling down. I'm a week and 4 days post op been doing everything the same as the first week and I've actually gained 3 pounds when my first week I lost 20. Can't help but think I'm gonna fail or the surgery isn't gonna work for me . I know its probably to early to get upset but I can't help it. just wanted to vent thanks!

Hi. I got gastric bypass on 12/19/13 and I've lost over 45 pounds so far. However some time last month I've been having problems that are starting to affect my every day life. It started with cramping in my pouch at work, which is rather physical. Then I started having serve pain and nausea after eating and drinking water. After that I started throwing up everything I ate and drank. Now I'm throwing up and having dumping syndrome constantly even though I am not eating and barely drinking. I also nearly passed out at my job twice and I ended up in the er in my hometown because my blood pressure was through the roof. I'm not sure what to do our what is causing this. Does an…

Anybody out there experiencing bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth since surgery? I'm exactly 2 weeks out, on pureed food for two days now. I can't quite explain it but it makes me want to use mouth wash and brush my teeth constantly.

I got my PCP and Cardiologist clearance today. I'm set for 4/15 which is 3 weeks from today!

Ok, this may seem like too much information, but I need to know if I'm the only one.... While on the two week preop liquid diet, I was in the bathroom at least once every 45-60 minutes to empty my bladder. I'm now 8 days post op, taking in 60+ ounces of fluids the same as before surgery, and I'm lucky to visit the bathroom 4 times a day. When I do go, it's not much. Is this normal with anyone else?

Hi! I've been lurking these forums for about a week and decided to join. I've been going through the pre-surgery process for almost 6 months. I have my final nutritionist meeting tomorrow and then my pshyc evaluation on Thursday. I should know my date by the end of the week! I'm just nervous because I'm supposed to lose twenty pounds by my surgery date and I'm having the hardest time. I'm just like, if it was easy I wouldn't be getting this surgery. bleh! Anyway, I'm Megan! and i'm 28. Nice to meet you guys.

Everything I have tried up to this point just hasn't set well with me mostly due to taste. I love Water, but it hurt so bad I couldn't handle it. The other day my husband had to run into Panera so I had him grab me a glass of water with lemon. It didn't seem to hurt as bad as plain water. I have noticed if I drink ice cold water with lemon it doesn't hurt at all. I was at Kroger and saw their Diet Decaf iced tea sweetened with splenda I think. Anyways, I bought it and put it on ice, waited until it got cold and was able to drink it with no problems. Hope this helps some of you that are struggling with liquids. Have a great day!!

I am having surgery next week and I'm a little concerned since I have severe osteoarthritis in both knees and can hardly walk at times. Does anyone have any helpful suggestions?

Hello Rny family I am pre-op and I'm just curious if there are any issues that you have come across that you'd have know pre-surgery? Thanks so much.

Hi! I'm Stacy and I am currently pre-surgery... I have to lose 30lbs before they will do the surgery and they put me on a mostly liquid diet and I'm struggling. My Friends and Family all support the idea of surgery but none of them are very helpful in the understanding and encouraging department. I think I am going through withdrawals from food if that is even possible. On top of that I had to quit smoking too, whew I knew this would be hard but I didn't imagine all this at once. Sigh... anyone out there that has any advice or coping mechanisms that might help. thanks Stacy

Im having my RNY April 8th and will be on 12 day pre-op diet does anyone have any tips for that time?

Hello fellow losers! What a great site this is here! I'm so glad I found it! I wanted to introduce myself- my name is Melanie, I'm 36 years old, and I am just starting this journey. I've been overweight my entire post-pubescent life, and it's this to do something about it. I'm currently 5'10" and 306 pounds. My goal is 199. I has my first general info session on 3/20. From there, it's been so fast that it's a bit scary! Had the individual intake appointment on 3/21, my first nutritionist meeting on 3/24, and scheduled for second session 4/16. Then, only two more until they schedule me in June or July! Thankfully, I'm healthy enough that I don't have to go for a sleep…

My tentative date of surgery is April 22nd.

Hi I am new to the board. I just made the call today to the surgeon and started my journey. I go the 13th of jan for my initial visit. Then 9long months of classes, psych appt, and all the craziness gets real for me. I am a married mom of 6 kids. And I know this is not going to be easy. Is there anyone else just starting the journey? Or am I the lone one? I am really looking for a buddy to go thru this with! Thanks in advance! Misty Raine

The post op section won't load and I can't wait to ask these questions so bear with me. And before I ask them, please note I absolutely WILL follow the post op rules. I have every other time, and I will this time for sure. So now let me ask the questions: How difficult has it been for you to lose the weight during the first year or so? How long did your honeymoon phase last for you? I need to lose 80 Lbs to get to a 21 BMI. How long would you guess that might take? Don't worry I know you're not psychic. Just your best guess will work. Thanks so much in advance lovely bariatric pals.

Hi everyone. I recently got diagnosed with starvation ketosis. Its been 3 months after weight loss surgery and I've lost 70 pounds (was 289 before surgery). However my body has started to shut down. I am constantly sick, worse when I eat or drink, I'm too sick and weak to work so I no longer have a job, and my kidney levels are all messed up. The doctors and surgeons have no odea what to do. The one doctor at the hospital I was admitted to for 5 days told me I need carbs and sugar in my diet immediately. I was then put on a special diet by the dietitian. However, I do not think my body is ready to handle the carbs. I've been dealing with a lot of pain and I finally had …

I am looking for any advice/help I can get. My doc wants me breaking open omeprazole for the first six weeks before swallowing; however, every time I try to swallow the beads it hits my gag reflex & I end up gagging & throwing up. My nurse said I could take chewable Pepcid instead until week 5 & then I could start swallowing the omeprazole. For the last two days I have had severe sharp pains in the middle of my chest which I'm guessing is an ulcer. I have had severe nausea & haven't eaten in two days. Any time I try to eat or swallow my vitamins/pills I gag. Anyone else had these problems? Sorry for the lengthy email but I am so tired of being sick &…