Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

January 16th I had the gastric bypass I was doing well I was able to eat n follow the diet plans then February 23rd my gallbladder was removed n I can’t really hold anything down since then everything I try to eat comes right back up! I have lost 50lbs so far my starting weight was 304 n now 254 but I really don’t feel like myself at all the lack of energy my body is just tired ? all I want to do is sleep period! I am not drinking enough fluids that I know for a fact n all I can drink is gingerale n water through out the day n still just sips here n there.

The colour, the variation, the size... ? is a sensitive topic but we all do it... So it’s been 2 weeks out of my surgery and finally getting to have more firmer poops. The problem is before they were very runny, and still are on the mushy side, but now they are more pale in colour almost to the point of yellowy clay like colour. I have an appointment to see the dr covering for my dr and she is quite new out of college. I don’t think that she takes what I say quite seriously. For example 2 weeks ago I told her that the nurse at the hospital said my heart was a bit tacky aka tachycardia. It continued on when I got home, and every once in a while it flutters. …

Has or does anyone have WV Medicaid and WV Health Plan? Have you had any issues getting approval? I was just referred to the bariatric dr so I haven't seen him yet. I really want the surgery but with state funded insurance, I think my chances are slim of getting it approved.

Does anyone know if wearing compression garments, like a girdle, after surgery, will help to reduce sagging skin?

My surgery for bypass is is May 2nd. I had sleeve 5 years ago. Since I will be eating so much less soon, what do I do with my time? After coming home from work, I usually prepare dinner, eat, then watch tv until bedtime. While watching tv, I'll eat a couple of snacks. What will I do to avoid eating after dinner? I know I could exercise, or do a craft, but I want to relax and not have busy hands. Any ideas out there?

Hello everyone, I created 2 collages showing how I transformed from very full face to a very tin face. One whole year, of face transformation. Enjoy

I’m 16 days post op. I was not told to stop by birth control (or any of my medications for that matter) at any point, but I got my period the other day, which is not typical. I also have been feeling very depressed and I’m wondering if I’m not absorbing/processing my antidepressants correctly. I’m seeing my doctor Monday. Just wondering if anyone else has run into this and how it panned out. Thank you in advance

I started this journey @ 470lbs. I'm 5 1/2 months post-op and today I weighed in at 369lbs! I'd like to encourage all the pre-op/recent surgery folks. Stick with it...Follow the steps. It's not easy but it's more than worth it. Good luck and God bless us all on this journey!

Had my first initial appointment with the surgeons dr. I had to do an assessment and discussion with this doctor he works with the surgeon and assists him. If anyone is from Adelaide Australia and looking at surgery I suggest you look into Ashford hospital bariatrics. I will meet the surgeon next time but for a first impression face to face with this doctor he was so friendly open to the point he listened to everything I had to say he was impressed with how much I knew and I told him I've been researching everything for months and he agreed with me about the RNY mostly because of how bad my diabetes type2 is that's number one, we had a good discussion he wa…

Is there anyone here from the Pittsburgh PA area? I don't know anyone, personally, whose had Gastric Bypass.

Got up super late, showered and went back to bed. Lazed about til 3 pm upstairs and then finally had something to eat. Cup of fat free cottage cheese and a 1/2 of bread. Not supposed to eat bread yet but I warmed up the cottage cheese in the microwave and soaked it in the whey. Just didn’t feel like eating. Not sure what’s going on here. I guess lots of changes.

I am going to start purees this week. I have a regular blender that is a pain to clean and a big food processor. What kind of hand blender do you have? I am assuming I will use it long term so I don't mind spending $30-50. Certain attachments or anything especially handy?

I saw a bariatric multi on amazon that is a pill, only once daily. Anyone try it? Will my body absorb all the minerals in one dose? Trying to save money on supplements!!!

Hope I don’t regret it... not even a week post op and I had a small nibble of chicken and 4 gulps of apple juice... Not sure how to calculate it but that baked chicken looked so good. My husband should have just baked one for himself and kept the rest for later so that I wasn’t tempted. Earlier I was asking him what smelled like oil... he said that he spilled something in the oven and I swear when he was baking the chicken it almost caught fire. I asked him to use the toaster oven instead. It worked out well as it tasted yummy. I am so bad that I picked at a few of the chicken bits that had stuck to the pan... mmm drippings lol so bad.... Then I said ok that…

For those in OC California, i highly recommend Dr. Michael Russo , at Orange Coast Memorial. He and his team are very kind and professional. He takes his time to talk to you about everything very truthfully and very nicely. He is honest and you can tell. He doesn't tell you what you might want to hear, but tells you frankly. What he said all happened for me! 1.5 yrs ago i had him for gastric bypass. I am now 5lbs from my goal- and maintaining. I followed all the directions of his team and had no complications. I also had my regular scheduled check ups with them and was very pleased every time. He's very good at his job. My scars shrunk and look much better, and like i men…

So I was having a couple cups of coffee with cream (as a treat) and it was so hot when I was chewing gum it kinda melted and I swallowed it! Anyone ever done this? I’m only second week in to my operation. (March 11th was my date) I hear that swallowing gum and the time it takes to digest is an old wives tale but what can I do? Should I be worried?

Hello everyone I haven’t been on here in a while it only took about a year to finally get my surgery date and it’s here. My pre-opt visit is this Friday and I will start my pre-opt diet probably Monday. My surgery date is April 8th, Yahoo! I am so excited and scared at the same time. I’m scared of post-opt will I do well, prep my meals and everything in between. I need some pointers help me

I am schedule for my revision surgery on Fed 13,19 from lap band to gastric bypass. Getting nerves

Hi! I am exactly one week post op, and I have kind of a silly sounding question. When I eat or drink anything, I don’t really get a feeling a fullness like I did before surgery. My surgeon said to stop eating at the first sign of fullness, but I don’t know what that sign is in my new body! Obviously I’m still taking things slow and being mindful, but does anyone have any helpful indicators to help me tell when my stomach says no more?? And does anyone else struggle with this?? Thank you!

I've always been a little anemic. Can anyone tell me if they were anemic before RNY and what effect it had on them after the surgery. I would really prefer to do the RNY but if it will become a health issue do to malabsorption I will probably change to the sleeve. I plan to discuss this with my doctor on March 20th. I do understand that i will be required to take vitamins for both surgeries which i am pretty good at but I do not want to have to deal with anemia after my surgery. I greatly appreciate any input.

Hi im yashica i had gastric bypass with my gallbladder and hernia done as well feb 21have any one had all this at once and how long before you start to feel better

18 stone down but need another 3 to go had bypass 6 year's ago in Lithuania lost the weight but gained MUCH more confidence, self esteem, friend's and most of all my own family. NEVER GIVE UP WEIGHT IS THERE TO BE LIFTED!!!

What are some things that you would recommend to take to the hospital for surgery? I haven't got my date yet, but I want to be prepared.

Has anyone taken nyquil postop? Have you had any ill effects from this? I take this on occasion to help me sleep but with my surgery coming up in may I was wondering if I will have to avoid this.

It has been almost 10months since i had surgery. I have lost more. Now i am 184lbs.

Anyone else 7 months July 2018 post op and experiencing a significant stall? I’ve only lost 52lb since surgery. SW 292 CW 240. Nutritionist said to stop snacking although they were healthy snacks but nothing has changed. Workout 1-3 times a week too. Only eat 3.5-4oz per meal. N I’m starving in between. Pls let me know how u broke your stall. Is it normal at this stage to stall for 2 months going on 3??!!

Had Gastric Byass on 12/15/18 down 75 plus but almost ever time I eat a meal I breakout in a sweat. I haven’t changed any eating habits same portion same speed at which I eat. Anyone else experience this?

Post op almost a week... my surgery was March 11th. My range of calories for the day have been only 700-800 calories and today I’m at 630. I am getting all of my protein in but I am wondering am I eating enough? Being on the liquid diet before I was achieving about 930 calories a day with just the protein shakes plus 10-50 extra calories with sugar free jello and broth. Any advice?

Can I drink diet soda on my pre op liquid diet?

I had the bypass on Feb 25th 2019, day of surgery I weighed 254 as of yesterday the scale said 234 It seems like I am loosing fairly slowly. I honestly cannot even tell I lost any weight at all. Does this sound right to you guys should I be loosing more. Im following the diet as I was told. Thank you

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So far I'm on track and then some, 245 to 115 lbs its Funny now I'm trying to keep the lbs but that's because of my achalasia lll, but working on it day by day.

Hi everyone. I’m new to this site and just had surgery on 2/27. I was wondering if any ladies who have had their surgery experienced weight gain right after surgery? The morning of my surgery they weighed me and 2 1/2 days later when I was discharged, they weighed me again and I was 11 lbs. heavier. I understand bloating but have never been so bloated that I gained that much more weight. So just curious if anyone else had a similar experience.

Wow, I see a lot of people here saying that they only needed to do two weeks of pre-op diet. I’ve been told six weeks and I need to start with shakes only in a few weeks (surgery in May). And those 6 weeks plus the post-op liquid diet is a looong time with no solids. Damn!

Anyone else struggle with not being allowed to drink anything with meals? I’m only 2 weeks post op today but sometimes, I just need a sip of water during my meal. I find it very difficult. Anyway, just wondered.

14 hours until check in and 16 hours until my surgery.

Yesterday I got the ok from my team to move onto all foods as tolerated but more specifically, raw fruits & veggies, nuts, grains (if I choose) but not potatoes, rice, bread..... So I have had fresh blueberries and a cutie mandarin so far and did fine with both (last night/today). It was heaven! LOL My question is....even though I dream of a huge salad with tons of veggies and a little chicken...(I know that isnt happening)....how did you start incorporating fruit/veggies (mainly raw veggies) and still hit your protein goals. I know protein first for life and I will keep that up but I really want to try having some veggies. I will prob have 5 small meals a…

I am 4yr 2 months out from gastric.everything has been perfect until last Sunday. Dirrerra and cramps so bad feels like dumping. I call bar dr and nurse says not related to surgery.my surgeon moved out State so I found this dr in case something ever went wrong . Not sure reg MD treat many biatrick patients.went to clinic this am.this doc says no eat 48 hrs and drink only water. Anybody else have these cramps and diarrhea? This been going on since last Sunday 6 days.thanks

I am 8 weeks into my weight loss journey... my total loss is 27 lb... I am thrilled with this loss... I was stalled for about 2 1/2 weeks and I think I am moving past that... it feels good not worrying about losing ... I am fine with a slow loss because I know it will come off eventually...

There are so many things I'm finding that I can't eat, usually bc it comes back up within minutes. However, grapefruit I can eat plenty of. Have to have it daily. I take a multivitamin that was recommended by my Dr. , but I'm wondering if this craving for grapefruit indicates some kind of shortcoming in my vitamins. I'm also worried that too much grapefruit might not be a good thing for me. This isn't sweetened grapefruit, just all natural. Aside from the multivitamin, I'm not on any other meds so there's no chance of a drug interaction/contraindication bc of the grapefruit. I can eat about 4 things- cereal, grapefruit, soup and chicken.

Hi everyone, i feel like I don’t know where to start looking but I was wondering if anyone could recommend a company/clinic to speak to regarding having a gastric bypass done?? I’ve heard the prices are good here and the procedures and aftercare are great too!! Appreciate it if someone could help a girl out! Thanks x

I'm finishing my first week post-op liquid diet today and will transition to pureed food tomorrow. The past week has been quite easy because there is essentially no choice involved. However, I'm a bit worried about constructing my own diet from now on that ensures enough protein. Did any of you find that difficult at first? Does it get easier?

I’m curious how long other folks were off work after bypass. My surgeon said most people can get back after just a week. After his own bypass, he was performing surgery again in just 7.5 days after ?

Anyone have burping issues before and have them go to not really having them after surgery? Any woman deal better with menopause better after? Anyones headaches reduce? Just things i wonder if they get better after the surgery? Because some people say that there are affected for being overweight.

Hi I’m just starting the process of doing everything to have my surgery I’m kind of nervous and really need this surgery to save my life I’ve been trying to have this surgery for the last 2-3 years but my insurance won’t cover it but know that my husband got a better job with better benefits it is covered. Just wanted to know what it was like first starting out

I'm 4 months out. I haven't lost an OUNCE in over a month. WHAT am I doing wrong? I finally started eating better. I'm meeting protein goals, I'm working out 30-min to an hour each day, (Before, I was barely eating, no protein, only water) and nothing. Is this normal?

Wondering if this person is still on here? If so, send me a msg...your before and after pics are astonishing and I needed that encouragement! Thanks!

Today makes 6 weeks since my surgery and I officially go back to regular foods. It has definitely been a journey, learning my new stomach during this process. I have begun to eat food that I never liked before and certain foods that I used to love, I truly despise now. I have learned my stomach no longer likes chicken and i'm okay with that. Vegetables are my best friend so far. Some sugar free drinks actually taste too sweet and I have to Water them down. My weight is coming off at a steady and not too rapid pace, which I am glad of. I can tell the difference with the weight I have lost so far. I can now walk up a flight of stairs normally. I used to have to walk one ste…

So I had surgery 10 days ago. We have a scheduled trip at 4.5 weeks post op. It includes a day at an amusement park and the beach. I am guessing I wont get into the ocean past my knees which is fine and I wont do any roller coaster rides etc. My husband is worried I wont be able to eat, will get dehydrated etc and wants to cancel. How hard is it to find and eat soft foods when out and about? The thing that worries me is trying a new fish etc for the first time at a restaurant. I know I can take shakes with me and have yogurt and feel safe with that so far.

Hey y'all. Just wanted to share a milestone I'm very proud of and actually doubted ever being able to reach. I just had my 1 year surgeon's and RD's visit after RNY surgery. A year ago I was here (yes that tree was my happy spot, and it stayed up until St. Patrick's Day *snort*). And here I was at my most recent high, very sick weight of 287lbs (about 2 years ago). When I first saw my surgeon, I had been dieting on my own for 6 months and had lost down to 256lbs. The 256lbs was used to compute my RNY 6 month countdown. I'm the one of the left in case you were wondering--all 287 lbs. Most of you know my story so I won't bore you with it here. I …