Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Hey! I'm 25 and I just started my journey. I go for my first seminar tomorrow. This is my second time trying this out I began the process last time but with school I decided to wait. Now I'm finished with school and I couldn't be more excited to get this started! I'm hoping to have surgery this summer and could use all the support available.

I have not had surgery yet...I actually just had my first consultation this morning. I'm just wondering if everyone who has had(or will have) gastric bypass has told their friends and family? And do you regret the decision you made about telling or not telling? Has anyone you've told been unsupportive?

I am a year and half out. I sometime get really cold: hands and feet mainly. At night, I am freezing. I know I don't have the insulation as before but is this normal. Help

I'm 5 years out and steadily gaining my weight back. I'm now post menopausal with a stressful, desk job. I try to get out to walk daily but even that takes committment to pull myself away from my desk. I don't really have any problems with any foods, never had. I've never thrown up post surgery and felt like my impulse to eat was stronger than the surgery! Anyone in the same boat? Were you able to turn it around? I am so embarrassed because everyone knows I've had surgery and is watching me gain the weight back. WTH??!!

It's funny. Before my surgery, the vast majority of the comments I received about my plans was negative. "Why would you do that?" "I have a (friend/relative/etc) who had the surgery and (insert bad outcome)" "You don't look big enough to need it." "I could never do that to myself." etc. Hence I decided not to tell anyone at work. Now that I'm back from my leave and visibly thinner, I have had nothing but positive feedback. "You look fantastic!" "It's not just your size, you just look happier!" "Can you tell me more about it? I've always been interested in getting it." etc. Most of all, I've been a little overwhelmed by the kindness others have shown me, and by …

I am almost 7 years out and almost everything I eat I get so tired after. Does anyone else go through this? It takes all my energy.

I've been on Optifast for 2 1/2 weeks now - with no cheating. That doesn't mean I haven't thought about it, but darn it I know what I'm working towards and I can do it! I have, however, had wicked cravings and tonight was REALLY, REALLY hungry and just wasn't paying attention until my husband brought it up. It went something like this: Husband: "Dear, what are you staring at?" Me: "Huh?" Husband: "Dear, stop staring." Me: "What?" Clinton (our 17 yr old): "Stop it, mom" Me: "What?" Husband: "You're staring at his dinner and it's not helping." Me (looking up): "Who says it's not helping?" Husband: "Go have a popsicle" Me: " I don't want a frigging pop…

I just hit my 4 week post op and seem to be losing sooooo slow I was 185 day of revision band to RNY today I'm 178??? My doc says because I had my big loss of 70 lbs. with band that I would probably not have a fast or as big of a loss. I am on regular diet now and everything I try I have not had any trouble. Which is like night and day from the band , I would slime,throw up daily and have stomach pains,chest pains,the stuck feeling for 31/2 years!!!! I eat 3 4oz. Meals a day and at least 2 protein shakes a day and at least 64oz. Water a day and my vitamins faithfully!!! I'm only 5 '0" 43 years old my highest pre band weight was 229 and lowest was 155 . I had a regain las…

Met with the surgeon to ask more questions, and wanted to know if he would do a "proximal or distal" bypass. He says nowadays everyone has a proximal bypass meaning less small intestine is bypassed (I think?)....like only 30 cm......he says there is very little actual malabsorption.....it is primarily restrictive. Really? How much did you have "bypassed"

I am worried how my time release anti depressants will work once I get rny - does anyone have any experience with this? Can they just be switched for non time release, or will the dosage have to be adjusted too?

I'm in the beginning stage of me 4 week long liquid diet. I'm really struggling and it the first day. I never realized how much I depend on food. I never thought of myself as an "emotional eater" but seeing what a hard time I'm having wow maybe I am. Does it get easier? I'm scared if I'm this way with this part that after surgery ill be a wreck! Need advice please

I was banded in oct 2010 had RNY jan 2013 pre band I was 348 7 months post RNY 225 and the family says that's enough but I want to see 199 just once in my life and think I can do it the weight loss has slowed down in the past few weeks but I could care less about food and have to make my self eat so I want to keep going but everyone around me say to stop what should I do ???

anyone from buffalo who had dr. hoffman a BGH

Hello everyone, I've been reading the boards for quite some time but I never felt the courage to join until now. I have never been comfortable talking about my weight but I guess here would be the best place. I have been battling my weight since my childhood. I was never the never a really big kid, just slightly thicker than the other girls. It has followed me into my adult hood. I have let my weight hold me back from many things. Ive tried different diets and pills and always gained the weight back. I had never really researched weight loss surgeries until recentily. I realized that I will never be fulliy happy until I am happy with myself, and the excess weight is why…

I've been having such a hard time this past week or two, I have rheumatoid arthritis & since my surgery in Jan, I took myself off the prednisone, because it increases your appetite, but I have been having a lot of swelling because of the heat & humidity we've been having on the east coast. So I had to start taking it again, but I'm rattling ALL THE TIME! Even when I'm not hungry I find myself in the kitchen looking for something to eat, I've been trying to make smart choices , like fruit, sugar free jello, tuna, protein drinks, but I never feel satisfied. I stopped taking it again I'm terrified of gaining weight back, I've lost 109lbs, I got used to loosing 15-20l…

This whole pre-op waiting is making the hairs (that will probably fall out after surgery) grey. Im usually so positive- but not today lol. I am on a 6 month pre-op program. I had my initial consult with the doc, my endoscopy, my psyc, my sleep study (still more to do here...), and I see the dietician in a class every month. Jeez. It seems kind of like an oxymoron to learn all of these things I should be doing now..(nutrition wise)...just to have them tell me it will be totally different after surgery. REALLY?!?!?!?! Just give me the dang surgery and I will do those things rather than change once, then do it again later. Sorry- just frustrated. Perhaps looking back it …

Well, I have surgery on July 16. Will physically be at work for one more week. After surgery, I will be working from home. Between that and going to the gym and sipping/walking/sipping/walking. I'm a bit nervous I guess because this surgery is no joke. Its really serious and the aftermath is serious and painful. I had knee replacement a few years ago and purposely did NOT research what I was getting into. I just knew I was quickly becoming a cripple with that bad knee and it had to be fixed or I couldnt bowl anymore (league bowling is what I do when I'm not at work!!!!). So the knee rehab took me by surprise and I didnt realize how painful that was gonna be but I g…

In about two weeks I can get my blood work done and that is my last step for the pre op process I am looking for some one to help keep me going in the right direction and of course I would help them keep on track also.

Three more weeks till my surgery! Getting close, now!! Anyone else out there scheduled for July, 2013?

Around 25 years. Same as me. I want to know if anyone has issues with excess skin at this age!

Hi I'm 34 and had my gastric bypass on march 8, 2013 ...so far I'm down 68 lbs... My husband had gastric sleeve so his weightloss journey is a little bit different...looking for a buddy

Has anyone been watching this season on ABC? Its an amazing show.. shows full transformation for a whole year. Its 2 hours long. its so amazing and such a great motivation! Its Tuesday at 8PM on Abc. Not to mention, the trainer Chris Powell is some good eye candy! Hahaha

I don't know what I should bring to the hospital? Anyone has any tips ideas ? Thanks

Hiya! I'm looking for a buddy in the Portland, OR metro area. I'm wanting to start doing my couch to 5k running plan, but I'm just not into doing it alone. And it's always nice to have someone to talk to that's been through the same thing. Send me a message if you are interested.

I am so afraid of failing......I failed with the lapband - lost 60 pounds in 2005 and after 2 babies (plus two more preg. That resulted in miscarriage) I have gained all my weight back. How will I be able to do this any differently? I would be so disappointed in myself if I was an RNY failure...whether failing to lose any, or gaining back......any words of encouragement are greatly appreciated!

I'm 3 months out and just spent a week in bed since I can't put any weight on my foot. I have never had gout but I was told its from the sudden weight loss. Anyone know of foods that I should eat that will help limit this from happening again?

I am considering a revision from lapband to rny. Just wondering If anyone has any regrets about WLS???

I spent all of last night & into the early morning puking AGAIN! I didn't eat anything new or out of the ordinary,&yet I got sick. Does this happen to anyone else? I feel so bad this morning I just ate a tiny bowl of cereal and my pouch is killing me. Ugh. I'm going back to bed!

I've been trying on the clothes in my closet and I've weeded out a bunch of them. I'll be happy to give them away to anyone who might get some use out of them. I have summer tops - a few 2X, a bunch of 1X, and some slacks in 22W and 20W. Some things are new, with tags. I am short, so the slacks won't help anyone who is tall. I'm in southeastern RI near the southeastern MA border and can get them to anyone in this area. Message me if you're interested.

I had my surgery May 21st 2013. Everything was fine until now...im on my soft food diet. Ive only thrown up once...im supposed to have 3 protein shakes 3 meals and lots of water every day...fur the last few weeks ive only had water every day. Food just taste disgusting to me...any suggestions?

I'm from Fall River MA and I am 6 months post op and down 100lbs but I am plateauing. Just looking for someone I can chat with especially via text that will help me stay accountable and motivated.

Hi my name is Sandra and I had my gastric bypass surgery in 2002 and since I have had soon many complications from having a pic line because of mal nutrition on 3 occasions. Then hospital stays mainly because of my first doctor doing many patients surgeries wrong and he had a huge medical malpractice suit against him. In 2009 I had it revised and fixed I was doing good for awhile but this past year has been crazy from being in a hospital for a month to having a gtube... I was just wondering has anyone had any serious bed ridden complications like myself? But mainly has anyone had their surgery reversed? I'm seriously thinking about having it reversed and maintaining my we…

Ok so i thought i was alone when it came to complication after by pass!! i had surgery in 2006 and you normally leave the hospital 3-5 days aftereards but i was so sick, i stayed 2 weeks. i couldnt eat, drink, or walk! when i finally left i had lost 36 lb.s in 13 dsys! the first 2 yrs. were the worst. first the freind that motivated me to have the surgery died 3yrs. after hers from complications. i went to a support group but i was the only one that was a mess! i have been hospitalized for dehydration, malnutrition, low magnesium and blood sugar (42), spinal meningitas, MRSA and anemia. i continue to be suffering with chronic pain and had 2 surgeries last yrar on my hand…

Just left the Dr. After explaining to this insane nut my file he says I don't need a bariatric Dr I need a gastro Dr. Really .. and I'm to practice meditation. Yeah I'm gonna do that.....AGH!!!!

I really don't know how much longer I can live in severe pain like this. Got up this morning and tried to drink got down my protein smoothy but the pain has literally not lifted at all. I have hit such a bad point I'm now drinking wine to make it stop. I have neither quality or quantity of life left. Searched down Walgreens to see what script I have I could possibly get filled out of pocket and I have nothing. I have an appt tomorrow, but I'm not sure how its gonna go. If I didn't have children and an amazing guy holding me up y'all I'd give up and die I'm to that point. This really blows. I can't be admitted because I refuse to make ppl take time off work for me yet agai…

Hello~ I am new to this site, have not had surgery yet but will be done with my six months soon. I am 50/50 between VSG & RNY. I have been on the VSGTALK site so I decided to switch over & see the other side/ option. Getting excited & nervous, almost time to make the big decision & hope everything goes smooth with the insurance company. Looking at June or July . Any helpful hints are welcomed.

Hi All! I had RNY on June 3rd, so I'm one month post op and 27 pounds down counting pre op diet loss. I was on 500 mg Metformin once daily for insulin resistance before surgery, but decided to stop it myself because I was worried about low blood sugar. My surgeon didn't tell me to get off and I see my GP in 3 weeks. I'm wondering if I should go back on? I'm reading about faster losses with Metformin. Any experiences to share?

Hi everyone, I've been thinking a lot this weekend about why I want to have WLS and what I'd like to do when I've lost my excess weight. Here's my top 5 as of today. What's your top 5? 1. I would like live for as long as I can and not have my weight up my risk of dying too young. 2. I would like to shop for regularly sized clothes and not pay the "fat tax" for plus sizes. 3. I would like to have a better recovery and outcome from my second ankle surgery. 4. I can't wait to comfortably fit into an airline seat, diner booth and my DH's Mini Convertible. 5. I would like to become SCUBA certified before a planned trip to Hawaii in 2014 and perhaps try zip lining o…

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Its been almost 6 yes, best decision of my life. Went through mine solo and would be happy to be a buddy. I've regained a bit of weight and have been working to undo this...would love a workout buddy too. I'm in the East Central MN area about 1 hr north of the Twin Cities.

My surgery was May 6th and I am struggling with my protein the liquid protein that I like to take is making me sick and I feel myself getting hungry or thinking about food too much....I keep drinking SF lemonade and SF koolaid and regular bottles of water but im still with munchies, n?ot to mention my cycle just came on.....ughhhh am I alone?? What are you other newbies eating at 3 weeks

Ok, so I know that upon undergoing any wls one must "change his lifestyle toward eating healthy". I just don't understand how that happens when we have gone thru our lives unable to "change our lifestyle" in order to lose weight and keep it off....how does having bypass really help in the LONG RUN with that?? I don't want to go thru surgery just to gain my weight back...

I'm 19 and looking for some people in the area to talk to. My surgery isn't till October, but I'm learning more and more every day getting myself prepared!

Looking for a weight loss buddy in these areas to share our trials, tribulations and wonderful successes with as well as to do some exercising with.

Well, I've apparently caught the stomach bug that's been going around my house. I should have called my surgeon's office but I was pretty out of it all day. I had my bypass May 9. I can't keep any solids down and it seems all I can do is sip on water so I'm worried about keeping hydrated. Can I do a drink like Gatorade or is that too sugary? Any other advice on how to stay hydrated? Thanks!

I started back on this after a week and now food is important again ayer 2 week s of not worring about it? ARGH! Any advice?

Well its gonna finally happen in under 12 hours. tomorrow at 6:00am i will be admitted and what i have worked so hard for over the past 9 months will finally happen. bag fully packed, hydrated and ready to get it on! i will no longer be ' pre-op' ........i will post in a couple of days my experience.. peace out RJ

Do you count from your pre-surgery (last surgeon check-in pre-op) weight or once you came home post-op?

Hi is there any one who lives in England that pre or post op so we can share experiences I live in Somerset. My op is tomorro

Hey there, I am about 4 months away from getting my RNY. I still have a lot of hoops to jump through and really get dicouraged sometimes. I need support from a buddy or mentor who know what I'm going through. I live in Cramerton NC which is about 25 minutes from Charlotte.