Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Hi everyone, another question: I'm 3 weeks out and since leaving the hospital I was consistently losing 1lb per day, but 5 days ago I actually went up 1lb and haven't lost anything since! Feeling a little discouraged : ( anyone else experience anything like this?

I am a brand new member here and thought I'd post a hello. I'm 34 and as of Tuesday I was 268. I have battled with my weight my whole life. I was always the chubby athletic girl. I am scheduled for June 7 for my RNY. I am super excited and very nervous. I have been heavy my whole life and finally things are in place in my life that I can make a new start. I had my last pre-op appointment on Tuesday, and started my liquid diet yesterday. I feel ok, just really hungry. Having to make dinner for my kids (my hubby works evenings) is by far the hardest part of my day. The hospital I'm having surgery at requires you to be on liquids for 2 weeks pre surgery. So, hell…

Well, I had my RNY surgery on Monday, 4/29/13. I did my research and was ready to go. I had no idea how poorly I would feel afterwards. Five days in the hospital. Had RNY, hiatal hernia repair, inguinal hernia repair, bowel resection, and GB removal. Needless to say, everything other than the RNY was a surprise to me. The five days in the hospital were very hard due to pain and lack of sleep to to constant interruptions. So glad to be home and in my own bed. Slept 5 hours last night, awoke to a lot of pain which was quickly controlled with Tylenol with codeine. It took 4 days for the barium swallow to go through, so I've only been sipping liquids since Thursday. …

Hello, I'm Danielle and I am one of the MANY people who need to have a revision surgery. I had my band put in in July 2009. There were many ups and downs but I landed in the 40% EWL category. I still had 90lbs to go, but after discussing it with a different bariatric surgeon... He broke the news to me: (+)65% of all Lap Bands will fail in the first 6 years, and his case load carries more then 90 revisions a year. I was relieved to hear that it wasn't "Me" who failed; it was the band that failed. You see... I have a DIRE need to lose my weight. I have no co-morbidities, however, at 32 years old I have had 2 major back surgeries. In August 2012, I had a spinal fus…

Is it possible for this surgery to not work? I'm so discouraged. I'm on week 6 and I've only lost 20 lbs. 18 of it was the first 2 weeks. It's so hard for me to not get discouraged and stay motivated when I know most everyone would be so much further along in their weightloss. I made this huge life changing decision to have this surgery. I didn't see it playing out this way.

Just wondering if anyone else is having surgery on may 7th ? I'm having mine in mexico with Dr. Aceves.... would love to find some surgery buddies.

May 20th my daughter and me will start on the losers bench. I can not wait to get this journey going.

I had the gastric by pass match 22nd and i can barley eat anything.. And when i do i throw up... My surgery has pretty much made me a vegetarian.. help

Hi there - Anyone want to be a Buddy/Mentor in the Lehigh Valley, PA area? I am having surgery on June 5th. I had expected to have the Sleeve but my doc thinks GP is better for several reasons. So, suddenly I am having a surgery I hadn't prepared for in my head. I am ok with his recommendation and agree but have questions.

Hi all - I have surgery scheduled June 5th and am leaving for an 11 day vacation out west on July 3rd (one month after surgery). We are flying out there and driving around to diff states the rest of the days, then flying back. Am wondering how difficult this will by? Any feedback on how you were feeling/energy level one month post-op? Thank you!

I had my surgery a week ago, and I am trying to get the hang of the post op diet. I figured out early what dumping syndrome felt like, because I tried to hit my goal of 60 oz liquid and 60 grams of protein too fast. I also didn't dilute my fruit juice. BIG mistake! Really weak and confused and sweating excessively. So I ramped everything way down, and it made me feel better, but this evening I'm feeling weak and disoriented again. Did anyone else go through something similar? What helped?

I'm 19 and my surgery will most likely be in October. My moms is next week and she's super supportive of me as well as my friends and the rest if my family, but no one else really understands! I'm frustrated I'm not losing weight before the surgery because I have to lose 5-10%. I could use some friends going through this too!

Hi All! I started my journey on September 4 last year, after years of struggling with my weight and dealing with a redundant lap band. So here I am 8.5 months out total weight loss to date is 55kgs or 121lbs. But I still have agessss to go! Ive got another 40ish kgs to lose. I think Ive hit a plateau, Im also a little stressed because I thought I would be goal weight but my one year anniversary. But looking back I think I have put too much pressure on myself. I heard that the first year is crucial to loose the majority of your weight, but my doctor has said its actually 18 months to 2 years.. Im also having a hard time with wanting bad food, what do you do to curb…

My surgery is May 6. Exactly one week away. I'm excited but nervous.

I am 13 months post-op gastric bypass, I have lost 150lbs in 13 months but the weight loss has slowed down and I'm getting discouraged. I don't eat junk food and still have small portions of food but I'm not seeing the drop like I have in the past. I want to reach my goal of 180lbs so I can have my surgery to remove loose skin. Is there anyone in ct or near that would want to be a support buddy? - Michelle

Did anyone had the band removed and bypass done the same day?

Well today is the day! Leaving for Hospital in about 30 minutes. Longest night in history! LOL See you guys on the losers side.

after three years and having tried everything the doc said if things don't improve this month the band has to come out and we're gonna do a revision to rny. im terrified of having my insides rearranged like that.and if the increased risk of complications and longer recovery...but i can ny stay like this either.i could use some encouragement.were gonna do it a year ago but the doc decided to empty the band and give it one more shot. it works for a while but now problems are back.im 28.

Hey everyone, there's an awesome $500 giveaway contest being drawn, by Carnie Wilson, at the WLSFA event on Saturday night. Everyone can enter. The info's below in case you want to take part! There's only 5 more hours to enter, before the contest closes! RealSelf.com $500 WLSFA Giveaway On Saturday, 18th May, 2013 RealSelf.com will be giving away a $500 prize, to one lucky person who has entered the RealSelf/WLSFA giveaway. RealSelf will also match this amount, by donating $500 to the WLSFA. In order to enter, you simply have to write a review of your WLS journey, which will then be shared on RealSelf.com. You can do this by using this link: http://www.realself.com/r…

Hey everyone, there's an awesome $500 giveaway contest being drawn, by Carnie Wilson, at the WLSFA event on Saturday night. Everyone can enter. The info's below in case you want to take part! There's only 5 more hours to enter, before the contest closes! RealSelf.com $500 WLSFA Giveaway On Saturday, 18th May, 2013 RealSelf.com will be giving away a $500 prize, to one lucky person who has entered the RealSelf/WLSFA giveaway. RealSelf will also match this amount, by donating $500 to the WLSFA. In order to enter, you simply have to write a review of your WLS journey, which will then be shared on RealSelf.com. You can do this by using this link: http://www.realself.com/r…

Hey everyone, there's an awesome $500 giveaway contest being drawn, by Carnie Wilson, at the WLSFA event on Saturday night. Everyone can enter. The info's below in case you want to take part! There's only 5 more hours to enter, before the contest closes! RealSelf.com $500 WLSFA Giveaway On Saturday, 18th May, 2013 RealSelf.com will be giving away a $500 prize, to one lucky person who has entered the RealSelf/WLSFA giveaway. RealSelf will also match this amount, by donating $500 to the WLSFA. In order to enter, you simply have to write a review of your WLS journey, which will then be shared on RealSelf.com. You can do this by using this link: http://www.realself.com/r…

Hi im from england and very new to this. I was offered the gastric bypass last year but was not ready now im ready but friends keep trying to talk me out of it. Is it true you can never ever eat carbs or sweet things ever again? Please someone get back to me xx

Thank u so much for your response xx

Hi everyone i was offered gastric bypass last year but was not ready now im ready but friends keep trying to talk me out of it is it true you can never eat carbs or sweet things ever again?

So I have tricare standard which does cover the procedure, and I happen to meet all the criteria. I was wondering if anyone in the South Texas area has used either Nilesh Patel or Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos? Those are the two doctors that take my insurance that seem to have the best patient reviews (that I've found anyway). I would love any imput! Thank you!

Hello everyone... I'm looking for buddies/mentors in Ohio . I live in Columbus , would be great to meet people in my area to share my journey with. I'm scheduled for my sleeve to bypass revision surgery on May 7.

Anyone have their band out and have time in between the revision? I had my band out on Thursday and they haven't set an exact date for my bypass yet, but it will be sometime within the next 2 months. I made a tuna melt for lunch today. My first bite in and it got stuck!!! I mean, sliming, gagging, painful, stuck! It eventually went through, but I can't believe that the scar tissue from only having a band for 2 years could cause that much of an imprint on my belly that food is still getting stuck. Anyone else have this happen??

Well today I start my one week liquid diet. I am so excited for surgery next Monday. But... nervous over this pre-op diet. Have been reading lots of people really struggling with it. Just ready for next Monday to be here.

Looking for a mentor in se Wisconsin. Hopefully someone who has had success maintaining.I'm hearing so much about people who regained weight I'm freaking out.

I had my surgery 2/26/13 and i had lost 44lbs but ive gained 5 of those back,I'm ashamed to even say I had Gastric bypass I've struggled with weight my whole life without success maybe this will be another failed attempt.my stomach doesn't feel any smaller at all.im a single mom of 3,my youngest 8 mos. I have no family or a good.support system,someone please pray for me or give me some advice!!!

Hi everyone! This is my first time in the forum and my very first post! My journey has been long and hard and I have had to overcome more than my share of heartbreak and ache and loss, but I am still HERE! While I have spent my last 9 years raising my incredible and amazing little girl, it seems that I also forgot to remember to take care of myself through it all and that brings me to where I am today. I am 31 years old and I weigh 274 lbs... Just typing that number makes me ashamed and sort of sick... So before I go back and delete it, I will ask for words of advice. I know that most of us have our own stories, both good and bad that have brought us to the point which …

Hey everyone, I'm new to the site but not new to the process. My surgery date is May 20th, 2013! Finally! I have had trouble finding a surgeon that would do the surgery on someone my age, I've actually been trying since I was 17. The first place I went too said that I should wait another 6 months and continue to see a nutritionist and try to lose the weight on my own (despite my own attempts) then 6 months later they told me to wait another 6 months! and then the same thing happened after that! they wanted to give me another 6 months then go for the surgery, so I decided to just stop going. I didn't want to be let down again. At that point I was 18 years old and 285 lbs a…

Needless to say I had my surgery 2 yeard ago! Best decesion ever my whole life changed! The only set.back is finding people my age to talk to so I can get through the social issues ive come to face being so young! I had my surgery when I was 20 and most of my friends dont get it! So im hoping to.connect with people who get my issues!! [ATTACH]2216[/ATTACH]

I'm new to the forum. It has a lot of new fresh users and information. I had lap band surgery in April 2009. I lost just about 20 pounds, but could never find the sweet spot with my fills. In 2012 my cardiologist suggested I lose a few pounds. When I reminded him I had a band, he suggested investigating the possibility of a revision. A lot of his banded patient's didn't seem to have much weight loss success. I started the whole process over in November 2012 and in about 10 days I will get a surgery date for the by-pass. I originally wanted the sleeve in 2009, but the insurance company then thought t was experimental. Now, it seems I meet more sleeve patients than …

Was to have been lappo but due to the internal staples not working ended up with an open and Gtube

Hey there guys it so hard to find younger people to talk to so I was so excited to find this forum. Does anyone feel being younger helps with the excess skin??

Hey, I'm 21, I'm having my surgery soon. I've looked in to pretty much every problem that happens after RNY, but the one thing I haven't found is the excess skin on younger people. If anyone has pics or could describe their excess skin, or what they did to prevent it please spread the information. Thank you.

Im so nervous that my insurance wont approve me because of my age wich would be absolutly devistating but im not really sure how all that works?

When is it safe to drink wine again? I had my gastric bypass on 4-4-13, and my we're throwing a surprise 50th birthday party for my mother-in-law on May 11.. Just wondering if I'll be able to have a glass by then? Obviously this is something I'll discuss with my Dr at my next appt, just curious to hear other peoples experiences...

So, I am just waiting for insurance. I am done with my weight loss trial and stuff. I was told today there are plenty of June appointments left... Ah! I am so excited!!! Any thoughts or suggestions on preparation for hospital stay and when I first get home?

Hello everyone, I wanted to see if there was anyone from Maryland. I was looking for a buddy to share my success with! I had the bypass in March 2013 snd now 5 weeks out. I've lost 35 lbs. I'm in Montgomery County MD.

Hey there! I'm still new to this site. I'm Caitlyn, I just turned 24. I am from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio. It's just about 10 min from Akron. I am a banker. My HW is 298. I am a patient at Summa in Akron with Dr. Dan. I am hoping for Roux En Y sometime around November. I would love a mentor or buddy to share this journey with. You are all amazing! Also I am again my journey via tumbler breakfreedromitall

Hello, I am 41 days out of surgery, and 33 pounds down. I love every minute of every day. I still have some hard times but, over all it's going great. So, how old are you? How long are you out of surgery? && what are your biggest struggles?

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Can anyone tell me once they went home after Gastric Bypass , if they had to stay with someone or have someone with them for help in your care? I live alone and hate the thoughts of not coming back to my place, looks like I'm gonna have to go to a friends. If you did it alone share that with me on how it went !! If you recommend being with someone let me know why?? Thanks

I'm new to this, and I was just wondering from the time insurance approves how long does it take to get an actual surgery date set?

My surgery is just around the corner. I woke up this morning with a cold, and I am hoping it won't interfere with the date of my op.

I had the band in 2006 and lost about 120lbs 3 years later my dad passed away and i gained about 20lbs back then in 2010 got pregnant and gained almost 100lbs during my pregnancy then last april i had to have a new band put in because mine had formed a pouch above the band and have gained about 25lbs since then so now i am set to have the band removed and bypass done on april 16th and need to lose 150-200lbs is that realistic? I have heard some say you dont lose as much if bypass is your second WLS ...is that because alot of people have lost some of their weight with the lapband ? I am so nervous about the bypass and am all ready to do it but not so sure if its gonna be w…

I have felt several times today a little faint. I am not sure what is going on. I am 3 weeks post op. I have had some diarrhea and cannot seem to stomach but about 40 ounces of fluid a day. I feel ok other than some left side pain. Anybody else experience this?