Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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This was posted on my surgeons website and I thought it was good so I'm passing it on date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

Ok so i had band to bypass on april 16tg had a lot of pain on the left side right under my breast then last Sunday night I could feel a hard spot right where the pain was so i took meds and already had an appointment the next day with the doctor but then about 2am i went to go to the bathroom and I had a wet spot all over my pants where my incision and the pain was called the dr and they said sounds like an infection for me to cover it and just come in the next day so I did he removed the one staple that was left on that incision and it poured out pus when he took the staple out the incision opened right up so he had me leave it open and I just have to keep changing th…

I am revising from the Sleeve to Bypass, and after reading how many people still fail with the bypass, I am really afraid I will be one of them. I started out at 250 before my sleeve 15 months ago, and now I am 185. I am 5ft 3in. I still need to lose another 50-60 lbs. I stopped losing after 6 months with my sleeve, and was approved for revision a couple weeks ago. I admit that I lost all motivation after my weight loss with the sleeve came to a halt. I have a really powerful appetite and ZERO willpower, and I am afraid this wont work for me and I will f*** this up too. I already feel pathetic enough, and I'm really hoping that this second surgery will kick my butt into g…

I thought those days are over but here I am fighting with food again. I really need to up my calories to 1000 a day and my Protein to 60-80 but I'm still barely making 800 calories and 60-80 protein. I drink two Protein shakes a day so that's what is currently helping me get that high. The problem is, either it tastes bad or the texture is bothering me. Having to chew the hell out of everything is making me notice texture things that I never noticed before and it's grossing me out. The only things that taste ok to me don't have protein and I NEED the protein. The shakes are bugging me because absolutely everything tastes too sweet now. If I could just eat carbs I…

Hey everyone! It has been about a month since I have last posted my success and wanted to share it with my WLS family. I am so excited to be down 85 pounds and am 2 pounds shy of being under 300 pounds for the first time in 26 years!! Hope you like my video, please subscribe and follow my success. Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks for watching, Kim

I don't know why but for some reason, my pouch is not tolerating things very well today at all. About the only thing that it does like is a protein shake. It even complained about yogurt! I have had almost no problems at all with eating and have been very lucky. I don't know, maybe I pushed it too far too fast? At any rate, did anyone else have this problem and if so, how long did it take for it to calm down? Everything I eat today feels like I'm trying to shove a ping pong ball through a balloon!

Wow! What a gigantic difference in gas since I started taking a daily probiotic! The gas is so much better! I feel almost like a human again lol. I'm so glad I found that tip thanks to Google

yesterday felt real bad running temp upper back and neck pain today dirarea and belly rummbling no temp today is this something to worry about.

Can someone tell me if we can take them? Thank you

Good evening everyone just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Doreen I'm 57 and was banded May 4th of 2011. I was 239 when I was approved for the band and 229 the day I was banded. I now weigh 206 . I was 197 at my lightest but my band was giving me trouble so they took out 1/2 cc and I gained 8 lbs back and can't shake it. Saw my surgeon and talked to her about a revision. She agreed and wanted to do the sleeve but the results could be about the same as the band 30 to 60% of weight loss, not from where i am now but from where i started at 239 so I told her I wanted the bypass and she was fine with that. I got my blood work and upper GI in one visit then the nutriti…

Has anyone in here revised from sleeve to rny?

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For those who drink...how far out from surgery did u start drinking again?

My date is September 4th, 2013

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My name is Becca. I'm 41 and 281 pounds. I've had moderate success with Weight Watchers and exercise, but the weight always comes back. I'm now "pre" everything - pre-diabetic, pre-hypertensive. It's time for me to take this seriously. I've completed all of the requirements and been cleared by my surgeon. The paperwork was submitted to the insurance company on Monday and they're confident it will be approved. All good, right? Now I'm second guessing everything! I keep feeling guilty that I should be able to do this "on my own" without surgery. Just had a friend start Ideal Protein and lose 10.5 pounds and 4 inches in one week. You get the picture. I have a r…

Oh lord, I really screwed up tonight, and feel like the "old" me and I am so pissed at myself. In laws in town, out to dinner, ate too much.... 2 shrimp with garlic butter/Parmesan cheese, tomato with blue cheese crumbles, and a few bites of mashed potato with cheese.....I feel HORRIBLE - physically and emotionally! I threw up and it was basically oily yuck - no food! My belly hurts down low, like under my belly button....how long will this last? I never want to eat again!!!! I hate myself right now!!!! Is this fat dumping???

Anyone trying any home remedies for tightening loose skin.. Ha... Given up on the husband winning the lottery so I can have p,attic surgery.. Trying the old egg white on e face and neck.. I must admit as its drying it does feel tighter lol.. Even put it on my upper arms. Wonder how many eggs it would take for my whole body :-( date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

So I am on the first month of my doctor supervised diet (I was previously told I needed no supervised diet and now apparently I do). I am just getting a little antsy I guess. But I have two insurances (first doesn't cover it, second does) but I only have the second insurance for either 6 months or a year (they never could tell me which one). All of my doctors say there is no reason for them to deny me but I just have to wait. Well, I am scared to death that my insurance is going to lapse before I am able to get all my months in. I know I probably have nothing to worry about but I feel trapped. Ugh, I just needed to get that off of my chest.

Hi I am 4 months post up and this past 6 weeks my skin has gotten worse and worse. I never had perfect skin, but it is totally out of control now. Anyone experienced this?? It is as if it has something to do with having this op. I am 30 years old. This is so upsetting and embaressing!

Hello fellow teachers, Is everyone back at school by now? The first week is over for me, it was a very hectic, busy week as we settled in the new kindies and adjusted to being full day and dealing with lunches and sleepy kiddies etc. :-) Our lunch time is only 50 minutes and by the time I made sure all kids were safe and accounted for with the lunch supervisor, it was much shorter! That coupled by the higher than summer stress level, twice last week I was unable to eat :-(. Thankfully I was able to drink a shake, hopefully as things get more settled I will get better and making myself calm down and eat slowly. So how was everyone else's first week? I hope you are…

I see I'm not the only sleepless folk wandering around on here. Why are we all still up?!?!?!? HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 202.4

Hello...I am looking for a buddy..I am 4 months post op...looking for a friend..motivation...and support...Thanks

I am two weeks post op today. I have lost a total of 14 lb, but that was as of last wed., so I have stayed the same for 5 days! How is this possible when I am eating well under 1000 calories a day. I am getting right around 60 g of protein per day. I have not been exercising yet though.....is this what a stall is?? I am just so impatient, and now I think I am never gonna get 100+ lb off!

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Looking for a buddy/ mentor in my area. I'm pre op but can't wait to jump to the post op side of this nightmare. I'm ready to get out of this fat suit and feel good. (Pre op) Journey Starting Weight: 341, Current Weight: 319, Goal weight: 140 (After GB) Hoping for December surgery date!!!

I really need to get this weight back off!!

I would love to find a mentor to help me get prepared for my surgery (mid oct) and be able to help me after also. I live in the Greenville area so if anyone is close it would be great. Thanks

I am 12 days post op, and have followed the rules fairly well up until tonight. I don't know what got into me, but the old me was like, "lets see if you really feel full" because I have a fear my pouch is large due to band bypass conversion...I ate about 1/2 c of Kraft Mac n cheese followed by 5 Pringles, a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese and 3 chessman cookies and milk! Wtf was I thinking.....a no traditional binge, but a binge none the less. I did feel full, and cramps, but no puking or diarrhea. Now I am so afraid I am going to screw this up to and not lose the weight....please just tell me all hope is not lost?!

I am doing pretty good now with the exception of this awful cold I have now. I have to admit that the first 3 days were not as much of a cakewalk as the band surgery.....everyone is different! Now I am sick to death of the Protein shakes and any other fake sweet liquids like Jello, Popsicles, pudding. I cannot wait to add eggs and purées in a few days. Any suggestions on the purée of meat? Does it have to be liquified or just cut up super tiny like in a chicken salad? I don't feel any restriction with the fluids - I cheated tonight and ate a slice of Kraft singles and felt nothing (but happy to chew).....how will I know I am full? My nut. Says to aim for 1/4c per …

I lost 33lbs in 3 weeks. Still on liquids and loosing only a couple pounds a week. Is this normal? I have a lot of dumping, especially around different food smells.

I'm three weeks post op and i can't find any protein shake that taste good. I have tried so many even making my own. Also anytime i drink or eat i feel sick but never vomit just feel sick. Anyone else?? I'm still having trouble getting in my fluids cause just the thought of drinking makes me sick.

Have been a big girl for over 20 years... Wondering what my fashion sense should be without the tent covering up all the fat... I don't know why it's so scary to me. I guess I've worn black pants and over sized tops for so long I don't know which direction to go.

I am considering RNY, have questions....My cursor and Enter functions don't work on this sight, so I used spaces. 1. Did you find your long term experience to be a smooth"ish" life? 2. Has dumping ever happened to you in public? 3. Just how bad do you need hour to hour care at home post-op? 4. If so, for how long? 5. I have a desk job that requires getting up and down a lot, as well as a fair amount of walking. How long would I be out of work? 6. If the GB is a restrictive diet, how is it any different then than the Band I have now? 7. I have had my band for 6 years. Unfilled 1 yr out. My pouch can hold a large meal with little effort and I drink pop th…

Hey Guys...looking for guys w similar stats for email and chat for support. RnY 09/11 Start Weight 333 Present Weight 229.

What calories is everyone trying to stick to? My nut. Says 600-800.........

Ok, I get that everyone has gas from abdominal surgery. I'd had it before and it sure didn't last this long. I'd like to blame it on fatty food but by far the largest part of my diet is protein shakes right now so that's not it. I am really hoping that I'm not going to go from being fat to being a permanent gas bag lol. Yuck!

Hi im new to this. I was just wondering has anyone has had open gastric bypass and will like to share there story with me. I am 22 and had open gastric bypass on aug 12....I started at 333 and now im 320 which i feel like im losing weight slow...My biggest fear is not seeing any big results...Im so scared and nerveous about this life changing experience im going through....But in staying strong and not losing faith....I love this app because it gives me the support i need.

I am 1 week post op and don't know what to do with myself. I am depressed I guess - liquids suck-, but also my whole routine is changing....so much of my life revolved around food. Stopping at chick fil a every morning for a biscuit and coke is what I did. Today I stopped by for a water. Seriously. I couldn't pass up the drive thru and had to get a water! My tummy is not hungry - not at all, but my head , my head will play games with me all day long making me think I need this or that. I have to be stronger than those thoughts!

Hi everyone! I'm new! Well not really, I've been here quite a while reading about all the ins and outs...watching others journeys. This is my first post! What a blessing this forum is! I've read so many inspiring and helpful posts from people who know exactly how I feel! I appreciate any responses and want to say congratulations and good luck to you all!! I have been through many different emotions before surgery as the rest of you have and have now gotten to the point where I just can't wait to get this done! I am so ready to start my new life!!! I have been through all of my appts with the specialists, dietitian, nutrionalist, psychologist, and 3 month of doctors visits…

I know I am only 1 week out, but I am so tired! And with eating 600-800 calories a day from now on, how does ANYONE ever have any energy to do anything????

Tomorrow I get to start scrambled eggs and mushies - I am so excited! Any ideas of what to do - I really want to get some good Protein in, so I can cut the shakes down to once per day. I have some chicken and bean burritos - can I scoop out the filling, blend and eat 1/4c of that? What about spice at 1 week out? Olive oil?

I had my surgery 8/7 and the biggest incision is still leaking. For those of you who had gastric bypass, how long did your incision ooze? My stitches were removed from it on 8/16. It's grossing me out

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Had my surgery on March 2013 and I'm 5 months post op. Ive been on this HORRIBLY challenging 2 month stall out. I noticed my clothes have been really loose but I couldn't tip that 100 lb weight loss. Well Yaaaahoo.. I woke up at 158.8 lbs. That's a total of 100.2 lbs wright loss. Only 7.8 lbs to my goal weight. ~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 5 mons post op. CW: 158.8 lbs. --- Only 7.2 lbs to my goal ---

Any one from central Cali I'm from a lil town called Los Banos would like to meet people from Cali

Hi I'm pre-op, most of my requirements are met. Haven't had my initial meeting with surgeon though. I live in upstate N.Y. And would love to connect with a veteran of RNY.

I think I found it. My heart rate was crazy and I was so shaky. I had to travel for work and I thought I was being wise getting taco meat and beans with the cheese. Huge mistake. I'm still feeling shaky. Hope it passes soon