Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

If I could attach a video yall could hear the insane internal argument my gut is having and has been since 9pm. Yeah no sleep tonight but I'm surely burning the calories running to the dang bathroom. Immodium and pepto = FAIL... I believe somebody has a voodoo doll of me. . .seriously lol. At this point I'm crackin jokes and destroying the ozone with the methane I'm producing. Apparently my body doesnt agree with beets and spinach combined. Yup my body is a one man band tonight. Felt the need to notify yall of this. LoL

Hello,...I'm in Newark.....I am in the pre ip phase

Hi y'all! I'm melissa I'm turning 30 this year. I'm just starting. I've been to the seminar and have a referal from my pcp. I start seeing the nutritionist in feb waiting to hear what date.. should know Monday... I'm a mom of three boys and love it! I'm doing this for me.. I want to be healthy and see my kids grow up.

I am looking for someone that can be my RNY Gastric Bypass Buddy and I could also use a Buddy that has had their Gallbladder Removed because I am having a major rough time with my RNY Gastric Bypass which I had in July of 2012 and I am having a Rough Time with not Having a Gallbladder because I had My Gallbladder Removed in July of 2012- Like For Example: I am Having Out Of Control Diarrhea that Lasts All Day long that is not Getting Better at all. I am needing someone who has had RNY Gastric Bypass that uses Myfitness pal. I could also use an RNY Gastric Bypass Buddy. I have a lot of Questions about RNY Gastric Bypass and the Gallbladder having been removed. I would lik…

I am so excited to get rid of this band. This morning as I was trying to get my scrambled eggs down while trying not to get sick or burp my way through them (because I was sitting at a table with my coworkers), all I could think of is ONE MONTH! May 2nd is the day! Oh how I wish I would have researched more when I had my original surgery. It's ok though because this thing is coming out and being replaced with RNY. Yay! It's weird though. I'm still having doubts about whether or not I should have asked about the duodenal switch. I don't believe my surgeon performs that though. I've just been reading so much about it. Anyone else having any doubts about their chosen…

Well had my doctors appointment this morgning to applicate for the surgery amongst other things. Jeez louise I was nervous, I almost did not mention it. But I did and after it I crashed emotionally and fell asleep untill 7 pm. But I am now officially on the waiting list for the surgery . Can't wait to get the call to go to the clinic for the pre surgery progam.

Im 35 years old, and I will be having gastric bypass the 9th of may. Sent from my ANDROID using RNYTalk

Since u all know my complications I wanted to share what it looks like to fight to save your life. Somebody tells you this is easy feel free to show them my photos and ask "does that look easy" some may be graphic so be warned. The pic w the sign was me in icy after my second peg surgery. I developed staph pneumonia. The one of my leg was severe phlebitis caused from a failed IV inserted in my foot. The one with my son is when I was first hospitalized and developed epilepsy. The one of me smiling was when I woke up after two weeks of be unconscious from seizures and malnutrition. . The one of the blood in the iv my first blood transfusion. The bruises on my arms was my…

What song defines you the most?? Music is a vice for me. I was just thinking and thought I'd ask. Curious to know..

Well, I'm Kelly I turned 30 in september. I have three kids two girls 11-9 and a boy 3. Since having this surgery my life has become surreal. Two months after having surgery I served my ex-husband with divorce papers. I made the decision that day on that gurney that when I woke up that Kelly would be gone. Since he cheated and kept at it and after that surgery I thought what's divorced verses major surgery. The funny thing about GB is the tricks it plays. You go from going the girl who's EVERY guys friend and fixes them up but secretly you wanted it to be you. Your so use to being ignored and looked over you attach to the first person to come into your life and call you…

Had surgery on feb.20th,2013 . Everyday is getting a touch better. JP drain comes out tomorrow and I am hoping I can EAT some soup .. LoL . I am still on every 4 hours pain meds? Am I normal to be hurting still?

I had my surgery on 3/7/13, so I'm almost 3 weeks post-op! HW: 276, pre-op weight: 271, CW: 253. I'm down 18 lbs since surgery! I'm currently on a puréed food diet... And I can't find anything I like to eat, so I've been sticking to the Protein shakes. Any puréed food recommendations?

i took a bite of my husbands cheesecake last night and had a lolly pop at my sons baseball game yesterday.... No problems with anything so far, wish I did so I would not eat the sugar on occasion....

So i went to jcp today to get new work pants since i almost mooned a patient lol. I was a tight 26 i am now a comfortable 20. And went from a tight 3x to a nice 1x! All in 3 months today. Sent from my DROID4 using RNYTalk

I had my surgery on March 7 came back in 2 am on Sat still here their saying the bottom part where they reattached is still swollen I wanna go home :*(

Is it normal to have a hard time goin number 2 n I try to push a little but to scared.

Hello I was wondering If anyone has October Surgery dates and how are you feeling about it being right around the corner and how are u spendng your time now that the hard part is over ur approved and have your date

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I've already decided to not spill the Beans to every person I meet on the street. However, I am happy to tell friends and family. What do you guys say when an acquaintance asks how you've lost so much weight so fast? I don’t want to lie, but I don’t want to share my privacy with others I wouldn’t normally confide in. How do you all explain the weight loss to outsiders?

We all need to stay positive, it is so hard at times! Trying to have positive self talk too.....and not weigh everyday!

Hello, im giving away some dresses and other clothes. I live in sacramento, ca so I can mail the clothes to you. I thought about donating them to goodwill but id rather give them away to my fellow gastric bypassers if youre interested just let me know. Below are pictures and sizes of what im giving away Gray "skinny jeans" - size 16 Leopard print purple/silver dress-size 20w Sequin top-large Green party dress with sequins-XL(STRETCHY) ZigZag Maxi dress- XL (Stretchy) WilliamsRNY♥

Message me if u have any ideas or advice for me

I just came from my nutritionist, she said my pouch was probably made too big, maybe....she wants me to call the Dr in the morning, she sd that I can eat way too much, this early on, with no restriction at all so far, Warning ! for revision surgery ask your dr to make pouch smaller if possible, I may revise my pouch... Not sure yet, will talk to dr and ask about the possibities....

I don't really have anyone in my life that I want around me while I'm recovering. Do you really need 24 hour assistance??? Should I hire a service? Thanks!

I apologize in advance for the long run down of how I've gotten to my current predicament. Please bear with me... I had a successful lap band experience in 2009 and lost 100 pounds, reaching my goal weight of 150 pounds. I ran 5 times a week, did kickboxing, ran a fitness club for kids, and was back to my college- like self. I am one of those sick people who love working out, so I was in heaven! Most importantly, I was living the active lifestyle I had missed for so long. My husband and I decided to try for baby #2, had unexplained infertility for over a year, then were overjoyed to hear we were expecting twins. My ovaries were on the brink of rupturing, so I was rest…

Needing some buddies that I can relate to. I'm 8 years out and live near Louisville KY.

I had my surgery march 7, 2013 down 16 lbs yay good luck to all.

Looks like I get to join you all is this revision forum. I had my sleeve 9/26/12 in the 6 months I only lost 35lb started at 244 and now I'm 209. I'm still not 100% sure I want try this all over again what if it don't work again. The reason for the revision is my doctor believes I have metabolic issues that the Rny could help take care of. I'm worried it won't be any different I was watching what I would eat very well my protein fluids were good I workout 5 days a week 90/120 mins each time. Even when I was dropped to a 600 calorie diet I lost no weight. So that's were I am now go easy in me I type like crap on this phone

I am looking for support from people in Kentucky. Is there anyone on RNYTalk from Kentucky? Will

Hey guys My name is Danny. I am 33 years old and I had the RNY surgery on July 3, 2012. This has proven to be the greatest decision I ever made in my life. My highest weight was 527 lbs and I now currently weigh 302 lbs and am still losing. I am so excited. I made this post to introduce myself and to find out more about you guys. So please feel free to share your stories here. Thanks guys and God bless you all!

I haven't had my period since the month after my initial surgery. I told my surgeon she said it's due to the stress my body is going through. Last time I got it was November. I'm worried. I'm 39. Anyone have the same problem?

How long do you have to crush your piills and eat them with applesauce. Is ths an forevermore thing or can you stop doing a some point? Janel

Sorry if this is a weird question. I gained most of my weight after high school. With that, I developed asthma. I was wondering if anyone after losing weight had improvement with their asthma. I've noticed the more weight I gain the worse it is for me.

So frustrated, been same weight for a month now......been exersing and food logging regularly, Sw 210 now 189.......

Hi everyone. I had my surgery on jan 29th and have lost 30 pounds or maybe a bit more and I am really feeling a lot of pressure from myself and also from my mom to eat really low calorie foods and keep losing weight. I desperately want to lose a lot of weight but this pressure is getting to me. Is anyone else feeling this or has anyone had this experience? Thanks!

Hi all... I am new to the site but have been rummaging around everyone's posts. I got the band in Dec 10. It was fine other than throwing up all the time. I could not find that sweet spot. .5cc made a huge difference for me. I would either throw up my own saliva or could eat a whole 6"sub. There is no middle for me. Pre-OP was 256lbs. I got down to 210 lbs in a year and a half, but most was lost early then was a huge struggle later to keep the weight off. My band will also be so tight in the morning that I can't even think about drinking Water till about noon and then at 6pm, it loosens up so I can eat a large dinner. I would never wish the band even on my worst enemies.…

It's nice to be on this site and read all the knowledge. Feel as though I am more and more prepared each day it gets closer!! Thank you!

Anyone from IV area getting surgery soon?

I have been taking Biotin since before surgery. I am 4 mos out and my hair is starting to thin out. I get 60-80gms of protein in each day, 64+oz of water. I take my vitamins and calcium. Does anyone have some suggestions?

I'm a big coffee drinker. I don't enjoy it for the caffeine but for the taste. My two favorite drinks are Sbux VENTI non-fat iced Carmel latte (I know THAT will change...even pre-op, it fills me up!) with an extra shot...again, for the taste not the caffeine. I also love VENTI Chai lattes but I get those non-fat. I could get both tall but what about sugar and dumping? Will getting them both sugar free do the trick? I can also do decaf (although the taste will be nasty) but what's the reason for decaf? And when can I go back to caffeine? I only have one coffee/tea each day and don't do sodas except Sprite Zero.

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I am 7 days post op. I had a hernia fixed while I had the surgery. Now I have horrible pain in and around my belly button. None of my other incisions hurt at all. Is this pain from the hernia? Has anyone else had a hernia fixed during this surgery? Sometimes I can barely get out of a chair or bed. I went back to work today and it was horribly painful. Any advice would be great.

Hi. I am looking for some advice. My daughter is working to meet insurance requirements for revision surgery. She has PCOS and severe early onset arthritis caused by an accident several years ago. We didn't know that the band isn't very effective for women with PCOS and although she lost 60 pounds right after the band, she has slowly put it back on over the last year or so. She hasn't had her band filled or gone for a band check in over a year as she has a hard time even getting 6 oz in at each meal and most times doesn't even eat 3 meals a day. When she had her band, her dad's insurance covered it. Now that she is 21, I put her on my insurance. My question is, wi…

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Hi, I am new here and scared shitless. I did so well for so long, even when my eating became more or less normal. I didn't go back to binging, but I wasn't sticking to the plan. I have slowly been allowing my weight to creep up. I didn't worry I guess because I still felt good, my clothes felt good, I felt sexy, I am active.....but now my size 10 jeans are tight, I really see the weight in my pictures, and I FEEL like that fat girl is trying to reemerge. I am trying desperately to get back on a plan, shrink my pouch, protein first, no sugar......but I am spiraling out of control. I can't be that girl again, I don't want to live at all if it has to be fat. I guess I …

sometimes it feels like you can't talk to your surgeon because he's so busy with other people.

Hi everyone! I finally signed up for MFP but have no idea how to request or find friends. Please add me JPrez10706. Surgery was Oct 18,2012. Down 77lbs! Feeling great and loving life!

How is everyone who had the revision doing? I am a little concerned that mine is slow and seemed to be stalled. I am at 3.5 months and lost 56 lbs. 61 to go. Love to hear from people.

Had my revision (Band to RNY) 5 weeks ago. Lucky to not have had too much pain or complications. Thanks to God! But.... I don't have any noticeable restriction. I have lost some weight but not as much as I thought I would. 1st 2 weeks - 10 lbs. down. next 3 - 4 weeks were very slow! Maybe a pound or so each week? ??? I log everything on MFP and am sticking to 45 carbs and 600 calories per day! I know my pouch must be way bigger than an ounce or two. I think I can hold at least a cup or more! I notice I am losing inches but it is very depressing that I am sticking to a really strict diet and not losing any actual weight! What is the normal weight loss expected after …

I had my surgery went home the next day came back w bad pains the day after.. dr says my pouch is swollen n I can't go home til its down if not possibly surgery which I'm lraying not.