Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Help!!! I can not stop nibbling and grazing. Surgery was in October and I have done well. The only problem is this past month I can not stop putting food in my mouth. This is driving me nuts. I eat crackers, fruit, protein bars, goldfish, anything and almost everything. I have stayed away from candy, cakes and any other tasty candy type things. I really can not tell if I am hungry or just want to eat because of what other reasons. Any suggestions!?!? Do I need more fluids, more protein, more activity, adjust vitamins? I don't want the old me back so please help.

Hello! I have never joined a forum before, have been searching for one & so glad I came across BariatricPal. I am looking for some advice, suggestions, support, etc. I had gastric bypass surgery on July 25th 2012 & have lost a total of 114 pounds, 8 pant sizes, 1 shoe size & any/all health issues!! Life is pretty great, but I am starting to get nervous about gaining some weight back. I'm one of those people that reads all those worst-case scenerios & starts to panic - I do not want to be a statistic. I want to succeed, not go backwards. I have read that gaining some weight is normal but am interested in some ideas as to what is normal. The lowest I…

Hi everyone. I'm a newbie here and new to the process. I have my first consult appt with the surgeon at Sinai hospital of Baltimore, dr Li. I am leaning heavily towards gastric bypass vs my other options. Just looking for some advice, a pen pal, and some insight into the process. Thanks so much

I'm 11 days post-op and I've been nothing but short of miserable since coming home. Yesterday I discovered an abscess at my incision site so off to ER I went. That was a 5 HR ordeal because the local surgeon had to obtain permission to open it up because I had my initial bypass at another hospital 1.5 hrs away. Long story short it was finally cut open and drained then packed. I'm still in pain but not as much. My gastric bypass journey has been a rocky one, one I'm starting to wonder if it was even worth it with all the trouble I've had as a result. Sigh... I know its nor reversible and ill Just have to continue but its all been so emotionally and physically draini…

So close felling excited but not looking forward to drinking the magnesium of citrate... I think I may be my Doctors first robot assisted Gastric bypass patient... But I'm very confident everything will go well!

I live in moorhead mn, which is next to Fargo nd. Struggling with eating unhealthy, drinking pop, and very low in protein. Back issues so need some ideas for some exercises low impact. Having back surgery trial, if it works they are inserting the device permanently. I also have mental health issues and having a hard time with symptoms. Help!!!!

Have gotten of the wagon and started drinking pop again and having a hard time getting back on the right path. Also does anyone know of any exercises at the gym with an injured knee.

my surgery is 26 March. i have to have open procedure due to 3 other ops (band), sleeve, hernia, and scar tissue. I am in Australia. I was able to draw superannuation to pay the out of pocket $9k the rest is covered by health insurance. 10 weeks to go, getting scared. Have dietician still to see and dont have to do fluid pre op diet, thank god...the post op is bad enough!

Hello fellow March RNY peeps! I got a call on Valentine's day, and I will be having my surgery at 8:30 in the morning on the 5th of March!! YAY!! I am so excited!! Can't wait to chat with other Marchers and share our experiences!!

Ok so as the weight is coming off, my husband is freaking out. He is getting more grumpy. Is this normal? He was very supportive (he's overweight himself) with me joining the gym, and all the doctors appointments. I'm still pre op. But since losing 30 lbs, he keeps saying I'm changing to much, and that I wasn't like this when we married. We have 4 children together, and we have been together 12 years. I'm not going anywhere. I love him. But I tried explaining to him that when your BIG you say no to a lot of things, and as the weight comes off I'm more comfortable saying yes! Any advice here?

Surgery was 2/19. Everything went well! I'm home recooperating and getting used to my new & improved life! Excited about this new journey I'm on.

My surgery is Wednesday (2-26-14). I am sooooo nervous. Had a very hard time drinking the Golytely today!!! I just keep telling myself it's all for the better!!! Anyone else in Michigan?

My daughter and I came up with an amzingly yummy morning muffin.. so easy and quick AND the best part is .. It's legal :-) Assemble in a small dish: 1.5 egg whites 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 cup pumpkin puree pumpkin pie spices 1 scoop Protein powder ( we like Protizeme Peanut Butter Cookie) available in samples @ MyBariactricPantry.com 1/4 banana Mix well and microwave for 2.5 minutes "ENJOY" a warm muffin loaded with protein, low fat and no sugar! Might also be good with sugar free low fat chocolate or whatever sounds good to you.. I am waiting to add rasberries when I am ok'd to have them.. vanilla cake batter protein ppowder was great also with…

Hi everybody ok so I have another question pretty simple. The past five days I did liquid diet back to basics on the fifth fay I did morning a protein shake gnc ' s lean shake then for lunch up it to a shake and banana and dinner I had eggs with slice of cheese and a piece of toast pretty simple right. So I'm not sure if this whole "test" has tightened my pouch or not. I have been excersizing best I can 2 months out of back surgery I mean I sweat and only lost 1 lb. What's going on here? Any ideas here. Thanks.

What does your typical day of food consist of? How far out are you? Please include when you drink your Water. I am 3 mo the post op and am looking for some ideas. What you eat, when you eat and what you drink. No judgment here.

Hello everyone! I haven't been revised to RNY yet and I've stated so in an earlier response. I was banded b/c I was soooo afraid of having RNY. At that time I weighed 246. I have diabetes and it runs in my family. I am still a diabetic and after losing 44 lbs and regaining 15 lbs back, I now weigh 217. Afraid or not, I've started my RNY process. I should have done it before but hind sight is 20-20. I've had so many family members that were tragedies to this decease including my mother and a couple of siblings. How many of you have diabetes running in your family or a parent. I think that having RNY at 217 lbs is worth the chance of getting rid of diabetes.

I haven't posted for a while as I've had nothing new to say but I have officially moved from slow loser to 'no' loser. The RNY just hasn't worked for me and yesterday, my surgeon says that he thinks my stoma is too big and therefore food is going straight down my throat and into the intestine. I t's nice to have an answer but I have no options for treatment as yet as they need to consult further. Does anyone know what the possible treatments might be? Has anyone else had this situation?

After years of contemplation, months of research, and finally seeing a coworker get bypass i decided to go for it in January. Going to use hope bariatrics i think. I changed my insurance to anthem bcbs and i signed up for a $2500 hcsa so I'll have the money on January one. I called to make an appointment but its too early. They said call in November. I know I'll be approved 5'5" 350ish pounds Anyone near Pittsburgh thinking 2014 is the year?

Looking for a support person/buddy from the New Hampshire area.. I am having surgery a week from today and could use some support

I'm going through the process right now I have to do a lot to have my insurance cover my surgery only part I am having a really tough time with is losing the 50 lbs I have 2 months left to lose it or I have to wait longer to get the surgery done but thinking it may help having friends that understand n know what I'm going through n know how it feels n I hope to be able up help anyone else too u can message me here or Facebook just search Danielle vandeventer it's a picture of my son u will see or text me at 320-515-1479 it don't matter to me just make sure if it's by text or Facebook let me know ur messaging from here

I have a slipped band. I do not qualify for Gastric bypass or the sleeve threw my insurance. All I can get again threw my insurance is a band again. So what do I do? Mexico?

Hi All, I'm curious if any one can help me answer this question...I'm 5 1/2 months post op and I have lost 93 pounds so far and the scale hadn't moved in weeks and I'm fine with that but want to know if it's possible that I could be done losing now? Is if possible to lose all the weight I'm gonna lose on almost 6 months??? If anyone had info I'd love to hear it!!!!!! Thanks so much!!!

Hi All Can anyone recommend good sugar free yoghurts please? Xx

Today I go for my last of 3 months worth of nutritionist appointments! Then I will be submitted for insurance approval (which I'm told takes less than 2 weeks) then scheduling surgery!!!!! Hoping for early March to be day that changes my life!!!

Here is our December 2012 group at?

Today is my one year surgiversary RNY....down 138 lbs and counting. How did people celebrate this day? Need cheap non food suggestions. :-)

I am curious? What did everyone's post op appointment consist of. Did you have blood work? Urine checked? Did they just look at your incision marks or did they check your stomach by applying pressure?

I got the call on valentines day for my surgery. I will be having the surgery on March 5th at 8:30 am. I have to go on the 3rd at 11:00 for my Pre-op appointment with my surgeon and then on the 4th I have to go at 3:00 to get a PICC line. Did anyone else have to get one before your surgery? Can you explain why it is needed? I am so excited and ready but the nerves are starting to kick in now that I have a date!

So I made my buttermilk pancakes for my family today. I normally just have a shake, but decided to try something new. Here's what I made: 2 T cottage cheese 1 egg white Dash of vanilla 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 scoop vanilla Protein powder A dash of artificial sweetener Mix well. Cook like pancakes on a sprayed surface. Small is better as it's easier to flip Made 4 pancakes. I can only eat two. Two cakes has 14 G protein, and 4 carbs

Just broke a molar....this tooth will most likely need to be pulled. I'm 2 1/2 years post op RNY. Anything I should tell the dentist? Or am I worrying for nothing?

Hi everyone, I have my surgery in 8 days and have been on the liquid diet for 9 days. I could really use a buddy, please. Thanks, K

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I'm struggling! I don't know if I'm missing food or just the act of sitting and stuffing my face nonstop. These 2 Wks on the liquid diet is tough! I have 2 more days then the bowel prep then my surgery! Woohooo!

Can anyone tell me the best cure the post op gas. It is so painful and uncomfortable! Thanks

Hi all, I have been in this process since September 2013 after being diagnosed with diabetes and deciding that I had spent enough time just thinking about surgery and researching, etc.....I went to an informational forum recommended by my primary doctor and decided on the gastric bypass. Then I started the process of doctor appointments, meeting the surgeon for the first time on November 27, 2013, the day before Thanksgiving. I had already started to lose weight due to the diabetes situation. As things progressed I got the indication from everyone that I met with that I would have everything completed in time to have my surgery by mid January to mid February. I hav…

Just curious. How much did everyone loose when they were 2 weeks post op?

So, I figured by now I would have this whole eating thing under control but for the last week or so I seem to be nauseous 24 /7. Nothing I do seems to help... eating, not eating, water, protein... On top of it all, I seem to be losing very slowly. . Any suggestions? I'm considering starting from scratch again and starting with a liquid diet because I can't seem to get all my protein in and my hair is starting to fall out. I'm in desperate need of help because this is affecting my life negatively instead of being a positive change.

Hello. I'm having my RNY 2/19/14. I'm looking for a support buddy or buddies. I started the 2 wk liquid diet 2/5/14. I'm located in NE Ohio.

Received my date today for surgery !! Liquid diet starts January 20th and then off for surgery February 10th ! Anyone else have February dates ?

I'm new to the site I had Gastric bypass 18 months ago. I lost 155lbs. I am very excited about the loss but I am saddened by the fact that I feel like I am going back to old bad habits. Eating with meals eating things I shouldn't I need some help. I have beat myself up over this I'm tired of sulking now I need help recipes, snack ideas, protein shake ideas, anything!!! THANKS!!

Hi Everybody, I had a revision from a sleeve to bypass along with a hiatal hernia repair on January 13, 2014 in Montreal. I had C Difficile 3 times between November 3, 2013 until January 12, 2014 (before the surgery) and it has recurred twice since the surgery between January 13, 2014 and today (February 11, 2014). The cost of each treatment is roughly $1300. Now since the surgery, the pain hasn't subsided yet. It has migrated though... Where it use to be solely on the area of my belly button. Now it has moved to my right side just under my ribcage and resonates around to my back. The pain is awful, and the diarrhea is constant. I am at my wits end with all of this…

What do you do when everything you eat makes you feel ill?

Hi everyone. I'm in the process of waiting for my insurance to approve a revision from band to Rny . I had band 11 years ago and 3 years later it slipped as well as a hernia. I had it fixed and they replaced the band. Now it happened again. I want this thing out and I need Rny. I gained all 100 lbs back. Does anyone have horizon blue cross blue shield? Is it hard to get approved?

Anyone from the coast of Mississippi Biloxi area

I thought we need a support group for all of us that ate single. We don't have partners, possibly lonely, etc. all is fair on this board. Lets have fun and be happy :-) Gen :-) 12/15/12

I am over the moon with excitement about my band to RNY revision! I just wanted to share my joy with all of you! After dealing with all the ups and downs and run arounds with my former surgeon's office (Dr. Daniel Swartz) and moving to a new surgeon (Dr. Kelvin Higa) to start all over, I could not be happier with how quickly and efficiently I have my new surgery scheduled!! I feel so wonderful. I am ready to start prepping my body and life for this change and finally see the results I had hoped for when I first went under the knife. Wish me luck!!

I can't believe it, my surgery is scheduled for Tuesday...I am so nervous !! I fly out tomorrow. I am having a revision from a vsg to a bypass. Anyone else having the same thing done?

I had my surgery on 1-13-14. Have lost 48lbs. Having no problems with exercise or fluids but am having problems with food at times. I'm still on soft foods and fish. Mornings are the worst. Was hoping to gain some insight about nausea problems others may of had at this stage. Other than the tummy problems I'm very happy with my progress

Any one in Germany?? Surgery date 2/21 looking for some support/mentor.

Ou know that feeling, deep down inside of you that tells you there's something just not right? Well...mine has been screaming at me since my 1st appointment. I was referred to a bariatric surgeon by my regular physician who I feel very comfortable with and trust. He gave me the name of the doc and I called and made my appointment, it was dec 11,2013. I went to the info class first, then my appointment was that afternoon at 2:30. Now I should mention here that I wasn't scheduled with the doctor I was actually referred to but one of his associates. I didn't really think anything of it as he works for this doc that came so highly recommended by tons of people and my do…