Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

WHOOHOO Surgrey today!! Just packed a few things. Only problem is that the laxative is still in me ughhh.

Surgery this morning I am nervous and excited!!

I just now got to start eating soft foods and I took a few bites started to hiccup and figured I should maybe stop just in case that was my “signal” that I was full. Honestly I’m afraid to try to eat because I don’t want to over do it. I’m following all my NUT orders for eating but still just worried about not getting a feeling of fullness or whatever it is that says “hey stop”.

At what point did your skin begin to look loose and jiggly? Where did it show up most noticeably? Under the arms? Belly? Thighs? For those who have had children, was your baby pouch even more pronounced? How do you feel about your loose skin? Is it discouraging to see?

Has anyone else dealt with major nausea? I am one week today post op and have had to go to hospital twice now for fluids because of the nausea. Yesterday was horrible as I couldn’t even take a sip of water without vomiting. After the hospital yesterday my nausea meds were changed to phenergan over the Zofran and it has helped some. I received two or three bags of fluids yesterday (really disoriented I forget for sure) and was able to drink a whole g2 today. I still cannot get down any of the protein shakes. I even tried watering them down a bit thinking perhaps the consistency was to much for this angry temperamental belly. I see all these people doing so much bett…

Hello, I had my gastric bypass surgery May 25, 2017, I have lost 100 pounds, and now I am exercising not heavy but I like to ride my bike I like to swim, do some light weights, and things of that nature to maintain where I Matt, my question is about protein since I am 14 months out, is it good to eat beef cubes, for my protein because now I’m exercising

The more horror stories I read here, the more I'm beginning to regret getting RNY a couple of weeks ago. All I seem to read is how people throw up constantly, start dumping and have a myriad of health complications. I'm just hoping that that vast majority of people who live happy and healthy lives after RNY just aren't posting as much. I've been very fortunate to not have had any complications so far. I'm still on the liquid stage but I really have not had problems downing liquids all day (as long as I remember to bring them with me). I'm praying that when I can start eating food, they go down without a fight. Does vomiting feel the same with gastric bypass as…

Brief Stats: lost a significant amount of weight with a gastric bypass almost 3 yrs ago, have kept it off but need to lose more; slight disability; never have had ANY support or connection from another WLS peer or support group; have joined several Facebook groups but I find them to be much too judgmental and quite impersonal; moved to a new state 2 years ago and have been looking for peer support but with no vehicle I am unable to attend the ONLY group I found way across town; CURRENTLY FRUSTRATED AND LOSING MOMENTUM Any suggestions for locating joint buddy support (not just a group) with someone who has at least as much WLS experience as myself (I would be a great…

Anyone else have these? I am 4 days post op. I have a call in to the surgeon on call (no call back yet after 3 hrs ?)... hoping to get a muscle relaxer instead of taking so much oxy, since the cramps are the only real pain I still have. Just curious if anyone had the cramping pains on the left side of belly button... similar to when they took out the drain) and if so, when they went away. It does sound like they’re fairly normal- but they’re killing me. I just need to have an end in sight!

So I’ve been seeing a ton of posts about people feeling rough after surgery or hopeless and I just want to say it does get better! Be strong and hang in there because you are worth it. Your reasons for having this surgery are worth it. Your health is worth it. Ignore the haters because they love to see you fail. I was so down about my surgery and honestly I still question it but I am only 2 weeks out. Today was the best day yet though because I just weighed and I’m 5 pounds from the 100s! Take the small victories where you get them in the first few weeks and celebrate having a new life to look forward to! There may be bumps in the road but you are strong enough to get thr…

Anyone having surgery in the DFW area? My date is tentative for the 30th. Anyone want to start the pre op together and get the countdown started??[emoji847][emoji173] Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

I have an awful allergy to peanuts and 8 different tree nuts. Almonds are one of them that almost killed me last Christmas. I didn’t even know I was allergic to any of them until a couple bites of an Asian salad with almond slivers . I woke up in the hospital on a vent. Scary as hell. I never want to do that again. I want to make a couple of the recipes I have seen . But they all call for almond flour. Have any of you tried garbanzo bean flour or lentil flour in any if the recipes that call for almond flour? Thank you in advance.

I am scheduled for surgery on July 31st. In looking at my pros and cons and what I'm most worried about in this life style change is - the possibility of "crapping my pants". I have always had what my husband calls "bad guts". I am lactose intolerant and tend to stay away from all dairy but still love cheese. I have history of CDiff (for 3 months in 2015) and have had diarrhea at least 3 times a week for as long as I can remember. I have been on and off Metformin for last 4 years - its worse with Metformin but still existent without. I have never had an accident - but have had several near misses with CDiff and am terrified to live life long like that... Has anyone had di…

Not sure if this is allowed In the liquid phase but are creamed soups allowed with no chunks?

Was just curious if your hunger signals change after surgery? So far I haven’t had my traditional hunger pains like stomach growling, just seem to have an empty feeling that is hard to describe? I don’t know if this will change down the road when I’m back on solids or if this is the new normal? Anyone else experience this?

I had my first wreck today on the way to work. 6 am and I smack a deer and air bag hit me straight in the stomach. Everything is okay but was terrified I screwed my stomach up.

Just wondering how everyone is doing?

Just wanted to post this little "Before and During" photo for a little "Face to Face Friday" July 11th, 2011. More than likely close to or at 370 lbs on the left and Me today, July 13th 2018 at 244.4 lbs.

Ok getting nervous now. Last visit to nut is tomorrow. Got a call from the dr. office he started submitting my paper work and now have a case manager assigned. Right now my surgery is scheduled for July 25. My nerves are already going crazy, thinking and reading about all the complications, I know everyone is different but tell that to my mind/head. But then I see all the amazing results and I want to be on the losers bench. What can I do to relax these next 2 weeks. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

it's been 7 months since my sleeve operation. I started off at 469 lbs. With the pre-op diet till now I am proudly 140 lbs. down. The only issue is that I've been stuck there for 2 months. It's starting to get to my head. I've been trying to increase activity, but nothing seems to work. Any advice would be appreciated.

Had my RNY yesterday afternoon. Wasn’t mentally prepared for the internal pain... Wowsa. But everything looks good so far, and I’ll start drinking water in the morning tomorrow. Thanks for all the posts on this forum- I’ve referenced many of them over the past year and am grateful to have this place as a resource!

Ok, so my doctor's office finally sent in my paper work to my insurance. While I'm waiting I've started my liquid diet. Does this make sense to anyone? I kinda wanted the call that it's been approved and THEN start my liquid diet with my countdown. Since it's not officially approved I feel like doing the liquid thing for no reason....but I'm on day 4. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has a nice site. https://asmbs.org/patients/it-starts-now-video-contest With all the competing WLS sites out there, it's hard to go wrong with a site supported by the very profession created to help surgical weight-loss patients.

Right now, at one-month post-op (and starting during the last few months of pre-op), my daily life has been all about my surgery and protein and fluids and exercise and this forum. More and more, I’ve been actively seeking diversions from this focus. Not food-related diversions, though. . My career requires a tremendous amount of creative focus, so I need to be able to break away from “this WLS life” that has been taking center stage. Does this make sense? I intend to follow and keep up with the various lifestyle changes that I’ve committed to, but it’s becoming too much of too much. Visiting this site multiple times per day is bordering on an addiction.…

Well today was my first day back to work and I pulled a 8 hour shift. Holy cow am I tired and my legs hurt so bad. Probably just still exhausted from surgery I guess.

To all going to the losers bench, good luck. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I’m just curious as to when everyone started really seeing their weight drop? I’m 1 week post op and I’ve lost 10 lb so far. 

OMG, I literally thought I was dying (I'm 13 days post op RNY Gastric Bypass). I was watching Netflix with my son, when all of a sudden I felt sleepy and had instant back pain. I told my son I was going to lie down upstairs. I went upstairs and took some liquid Tylenol for the back pain. Suddenly I felt flushed, rapid heart beat and the pain in my back became unbearable. I couldn't sit. I couldn't lie down. I just sat at the edge of my bed rocking and moaning and dizzy. Then, I felt pangs of pain, kind of like inside under the top of both rib cages on both sides. I couldn't stop trying to breathe the pain out and rock my body back and forth and moan. I felt dizzy…

I have lost a total of 52 lb and feel great. I'm probably getting about 400 to 500 calories a day that seems a little low but I think each day it gets a little better. It's still hard to believe that it's been 6 weeks already I guess time flies when you're having fun. How's everybody else doing that had surgery in May. Hope everybody's doing good. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Had my sleeve to bypass revision today and in a lot of pain. I’ve had seven surgeries in the past for different issues and this by far is the worst for post-op. Hoping someone will tell me it gets better each day

Ugh, I'm still on the fence about which surgery I want. Complicated because I have reflux, so RNY looks like a better choice, but I've been totally scared away from RNY by these boards. I'm worried about loud stomach gurgling, loud uncontrollable flatus, and super stinky poops. I work in an office and may sometimes have to go to court, and loud rumbling and gas would be very embarrassing! Help!!! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

So I don’t really know exactly how to put this into how I’m feeling but I’m increasingly down in the dumps at 1 week post op RNY. I did all the research and felt prepared but now I see myself being very worried about complications and that my entire life is going to just suck from now on. I’m not worried about the food aspect of it. I’m more afraid of the what if’s that may happen down the road. I’m 21 and I am just now beginning life. I’m worried about if I will ever be able to have kids and if I will have a normal life with this procedure having been done. Don’t get me wrong I am extremely thankful to have had it, but I also hate how I feel right now. It’s mostly feelin…

So... to sum this up- gastric bypass. 10 months ago. Started 250. Currently 146. I’ve lost the weight with higher carbs sugars and maybe calories than most. However can’t and couldn’t digest most cleaner foods ... just ate here and there for survival. I’ve been stuck at this weigh since early June... my first actual plateau. Years ago when I was dieting my weight always struggled to be lower than this... I would expect with bypass that I could teach my goal of 120 easily... my surgeon was even confident in that- considering I’m only 5’2.... I feel fat and disgusting... I eat tiny portions. Any of you been stuck for a long time and then lost a bunch again? .... I know …

Anyone else's surgery this week? Mine is 7/10. Excited but want a buddy Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello! I’m Haley, 27 YO from Toronto, ON. I will be seeing my surgeon in the next couple of months, and have been told I will have my RNY by the end of the year. I feel like I have been waiting FOREVER. (Referral to Bariatric clinic August of 2017.) I have absolutely no complications, and all of my appointments have been a breeze. This is looking to be one of the most positive things that I can think of for my life, so I have started preparing. Practicing not drinking before or after meals, restricting my calories and carb intake, and adding in some moderate cardio daily. I am having this surgery not only to become a better version of myself, but to help wit…

Is it just me, or did anyone else feel this excited to have their pre-admission testing date arrive? It make this so much more real. Like I'm not dreaming and this is really happening! This is just like the night before my wedding rehearsal

Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks Post op. I’m having issues getting in my 64 oz of fluid. I’ve had to have 2 bags fluids given 3 different times over the 3 weeks. I don’t have any trouble eating pudding or popsicles and even creamed soups. My issues are with drinking water. Every time I try to drink water, I feel my pouch cramp up and then my stomach aches. Anyone else have issues with drinking water?

Had my RNY- Bypass this morning at 10am. So far liquids are all doing down great and no issues with walking. I am however super tired and I have to be woken up every 4 min to sip my water. Gas pain is nonexistent as of right now but slight pressure in my belly but other than that no pain. I’m feeling pretty good about it all. :)

Has anyone had gastric bypass surgery or sleeve surgery in Springfield? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I’ve had terrible heartburn most days since my bypass 2.5 weeks ago. They sent me home from the hospital on Prilosec and then made it twice a day. I took 2 (40mg) twice yesterday and still had it tonight. I’ve been thinking about going back to work in the next week or so but this keeps me up, once even to 5:30am. Anyone else have this issue? I thought RYGB was supposed to cure GERD. I’m actually starting to wonder if they did the wrong procedure!

Hello, I’m 38 and had RNY April 2017 I’m down 150lbs or so. I eat right, I have a bad day here and there. I work out 5 days a week. It’s different and hard not to think of my self as the fat girl any more. And society is even worse, people are nicer to me talk to me out of the blue. As if I was to gross before. I’m still me the same personality. I’m glad I had this surgery besides the 3 endoscopy and balloon dilations I had. I’m so much healthier and can keep up with my 4 year old so much better. Obesity is in my family and my sister and mom are bigger. And I find that they volunteer me to do a lot more because “ I’m the skinny one”. As if I’m not busy enough being …

I already did most of the pre op stuff and I even have approval from my insurance. But my life situation change along side three surgical centers turning me away. I was turned away because even though my insurance will pay I'm still considered a high risk patient because they believe I will put the weight back on. So, that sucks but it made me realize that I need to make some serious life changes. I need to figure myself out and get out of these bad habits. So, my parents called me in to help them run their business. Now, I'm working full time ×2, I'm trying to change bad habits, and I have dropped 35 pounds on my own so far. I'm starting to feel like I should at least g…

For those of you who have lost that much weight, first of congrats and how long did it take to lose it? 6 months, a year, longer? Taking this day by day can sometimes be overwhelming and I often find myself wishing it were already 6 months later because I can’t wait to get to where I’ll be by then. I started my bypass journey at 304lbs May 21st and I’m now 270lbs If this question triggers you then walk away and spare me with the don’t compare yourself to others and everyone loses at a diff rate! Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

I am 6 days post op and have not had a bowel movement. I am feeling pretty flush today like hot and cold sweats. Just wondering if anyone else has had these issues? Any recommendations?

Ok so I'm taking the plunge. This is my first progress pic side by side. I had an RNY bypass in August 17 so 10 months and a bit before on my own. My start weight was 187kg and size 32. Now 87kg and size 16. 100kg lost feels pretty good. Next is skin! Sent from my CPH1607 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello~ New to the website and forum. On April 13th, I made the decision that I know will enhance the rest of my life- to get weight loss surgery. Since then, it's been a flurry of appointments, tests and doctors! I have just one more dietician appointment and then 2 support groups to attend and then everything gets submitted to insurance. I don't anticipate any issues with insurance approval and have been told by every professional I've seen that I'm a "perfect" candidate for the bypass surgery and I'm SO excited for it as I feel like it's the beginning of the rest of my life, quite honestly. I guess, for my first question on this forum, I'm wondering if anyone c…

I have been seeing people talk about meeting protein goals but my surgeon told me not to even worry about protein and just to focus on water. He did say I could have a protein shake if I felt hungry but I haven’t. Has anyone else’s doctor told them that?

Hi, I’m having a revision from the band to bypass. Right now my band is unfilled but there’s still some restriction. When I eat with the band the small pouch causes me to stop eating after a few bites but then I’m able to start up again after 15 minutes. I’m concerned that this will happen with the RNY and then I’ll be grazing all day. Is the gastric bypass more effective than the band on terms of how fullness feels?

I would be lying if I said I didn't like it. I am trying to not let it go to my head. I am liking what I see in the mirror. My confidence is better than it has ever been. I suddenly have friends coming out of the woodwork and my schedule is always full. I have energy and I am active and alive again. I feel like I have been given a second chance at life. I am using every spare moment to try new things and embrace all of the wonderful things I couldn't before. Sex is better than ever and my labido is off the charts these days. I only have 34lbs left to hit my goal weight and I am not yet 6 months out from surgery. If you are on the fence about this surgery it is so worth …

Hi all! I know there are tons of threads here but I’m curious to hear any stories or tips you all have that’ve gone from the lapband to the RNY. I got my band in 2011 and lost well over 100 pounds but with that came an insane amount of vomiting and inability to keep liquids down. Saline was taken out and the rest was a 91 pound history lol. I have my revision to a RNY next month on my 39th birthday (yay!) and was attracted to it specifically aside from VSG as my doctor explained to me the following; -due to having part of you intestines out, head hunger is still there but reduced a lot in most patients. Is this your experiences as well? -identify and stee…