Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

On day 3 of my Liquid diet, this taste so good. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, All! I am 4 weeks post-op and my doctor has removed the 25 lbs lifting restriction! I am super excited. I am ready to run a marathon. OK, just kidding. However, I do have the problem of thinking I can still exercise like I did when I was in the military over 20 years ago. I want to jump into cross-fit or rock climbing or whatever. I do walk my dog twice a day, for at least a mile. We have to avoid the smaller dogs he wants to eat. My neighbours would be most upset if their pets wound up as his meal. What did you start with for exercising? (Apparently, I decided it would be a good time to move during recovery.....does that count as exercis…

Are you allowed to use a straw to drink a drink after surgery?

Highest weight: 274lbs Surgery weight:232lbs Current weight 150lbs Made my goal..yay so proud of myself..went from a size 22 pants now i am a size 9 and medium in shirts...life has been great. Sent from my SM-S120VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey y'all, So, before I started the wls journey I'd continuously been on my own weight loss journey so for the last 3.5 years. My diet has been fairly restrictive for several years. Eating what I wanted but never at the portions I wanted them. (I'd have one slice of pizza for dinner when I wanted 3.4. IDK. I was HUNGRY.) Which I thought would help... Wrong. Yeah, the only time I actually had successful weight loss was when I moved out of country and really couldn't afford food. Broke grad student life. Like really, I was broke. I lost about 80 pounds. I loved it but was not satisfied, I still had another 60 plus left to lose. In hindsight, I had really lost …

All I am waiting on is for my insurance to approve my surgery. Does anyone know how long this typically takes?

I accidentally posted the same thing twice. I'm not sure how to delete this.

Has anyone previously had lap band that changed to bypass? Any pros/ cons you'd like to share? Have an appt with my practicioner in 2 weeks to discuss, just wanted outside opinions/ experiences. I feel like my band isn't working for me anymore after 6 years. Thanks!

When life gives you a bag of lemons, grab your Splenda and make some Lemonade. Since I'm down for the count with this pesky ulcer, there's no time like the present to dust off an old hobby of mine, Amateur Radio. I last worked with it almost 7 years ago. I am an FCC licensed General Class HAM radio operator. For anyone that cares, my call sign is KF7SVX. It's time for me to upgrade my license to Extra Class! I spent the past few days on marathon study sessions, despite feeling ill. This is something I've wanted to do for some time as the Extra is the unrestricted license which lets you use all amateur bands. It's very hard and the last time I studied for an exam was 7 yea…

Having problems with regain several years post-op. Lost 72lb. Was 160 at lowest point but have gained 20 over past 2 years regardless of exercise, adequate protein intake, water consumption, following the program!! Very frustrated and clothing too tight (refuse to get bigger size from what I was wearing).....What can I do to lose this or at least STOP the gain!!!

I've read about these cos my surgeon thinks I may have one. He's asked my GP to do a referral for an urgent laparoscopy. I saw her yesterday apparently today there's a note on my file 'reminding' her to do it. I'm terrified: I can't eat or without pain. Have had two half cups of soup today and two cups of tea. Had a tiny glass of frozen fruit smoothie and have gas, distended stomach and crampy pain again. Not sure which food is causing it as there seems to be a lag. Anyway. Just don't know what to do. Can't go to work as in too much pain/discomfort. Want to ring gp and tell her to look up Petersen's hernias as apparently they often present with intermittent symp…

A dream come true? Yes. Grateful? Absolutely. It's all becoming very real as I get my surgery date tomorrow. Yay!!! But now the "nevers" are creeping in. I had my first experience with the "nevers" over the weekend when I thought about the things that I enjoy that I might never enjoy again. A NY slice (NYers will understand the pain), bagels, Ben & Jerry's, real coffee, (don't even mention decaf) and the list goes on and on. Now don't get me wrong, I started the post with what a dream this is and how grateful I am. I realize that this is a life-changing journey. The rewards of that journey far outweigh the temporary gratification of my "never" food choices. So …

Hi, my surgery is scheduled for may 29th, starting my pre op diet today. I'm pretty nervous as I've never had surgery before.

What dosage of B12 is recommended after surgery?

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RNY November 1 ,2017 HW: 298 CW 210 GW1: 150 6 months out, absolutely no regrets. Wish I would have done it sooner! Hoping by this time next year I will reach my goals.Being 55 years old the weight takes longer to shed but it can be done. If your doubting getting this operation, don't. If I could do it anyone can. I even quit smoking. Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. Sent from my Nexus 5 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had surgery May 4 and I been doing well but the problem is I can’t tell if full or need to eat because I’m never hungry I have to force myself to eat or drink. Just looking for some advice

So I have a (likely) surgery date of December 13th, pending insurance approval. Any other people having a gastric bypass in December and want to be buddies? I hope we can keep this thread going as we prepare for surgery, and after!

may 25th!!!! I cannot wait! anyone else having or have had for pcos?

Well yesterday was my one-year anniversary since bypass surgery. Like everyone, we all have a unique journey. I have lost about 159 pounds and went from a size 22 to a size 8 or 10. Here is my journey, which includes ulcers, cancer, kidney stones, malnutrition-induced neuropathy, and stenosis. Fun, huh? I'm really happy with my results, but I have a LONG way to go to get healthy. My journey and situation is NOT typical, so for those of you considering surgery, please just know this is one story out of many, but you won't face this same situation. Surgery - May 8, 2017. Successful! 10 days later - blood in stool. Had a large ulcer (not uncommon) and spent 4 m…

Having issues- had probs with trapped wind before. This similar but different- was constipated then, not now. Gas pain bilateral under ribs worsens after food. Nearly went to a&e last night but couldn’t afford to get there. Considering waiting til pain abates a bit and driving there now. Any advice?

Hey there, I would like to know how long it takes for the insurance to approve the surgery? Do you save money on groceries since you can not eat much, ? I have a desk job, is 2 weeks enough to take off from work? I have to go see nutritionist, phsycologist and get a sleep study done, other than that I got all the other tests done

Just got my surgery scheduled. I'm set for 10/17/17 Anyone else an October buddy yet?

So, today is my 2 weeks post op. I am feeling absolutely amazing! I had a little pain and discomfort for about the 1st three days, but on day four i was even sleeping on my side and stomach. I have lost 25 lbs so far....and can kind of tell in my shirts. Ill probably have to lose about 50 before i can really tell since i was so heavy to begin with. I am concerned that i am able to eat too much. At first was was literally only able to eat two spoons of broth. But as i progressed to soft foods, i have found that eating slowly, i am able to eat about 1/2 to 1 full cup of food before i can tell that i am full. My surgeon said that its because my stomach and brain arnt c…

How do you get enough water in? I seem to get through a bottle a day. I use to drink at lease 4 bottles a day pre op.

Haven’t loss any weight since March 1 2018 is this normal

Hi , so I did my info session and my support group and made my very first appointment on June 13,2018 . Starting weight is 368 and bmi is like 53 so I'm told I will be approved as long as I follow all the weigh in appointments and everything else but after reading post on here seems like alot of amerigroup folks get denied for crazy reasons . Idk please help I absolutely need this ! I want to be able to actually play with my 3 boys and want them to see me do this and grow up eating healthy.

Just got approved (Aetna waits until the last possible second to do this!!) and met with my surgeon yesterday. We are ready to go on May 24th (what a way to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend!). Very excited to be starting everything now...but a bit nervous, I'm not gonna lie. Diet begins today - protein shakes, liquids and non-starchy veggies. Let's get this party started!! Any other late May surgery buddies?

My Upper GI is tomorrow! A little nervous. Does anyone know what happens if they find something like Gastritis? I had it in the past and am nervous it will push back surgery if I have it again.

Hi just had Lapband removal and gastric bypass yesterday. Anyone else have it, how y'all feeling? Sent from my Moto G (4) using BariatricPal mobile app

The pain in my back and hips is gone. I am starting to get my energy back. My clothes are almost starting to get to big. So many good things to report, it certainly outweighs the bad. Speaking of bad, I went a week without laxatives and ended up with constipation so bad, giving birth was easier. I still have a hard time eating solids without feeling sick. I Thought I was drinking enough fluids but I guess I wasn't. I kept getting really dizzy and almost passed out a few times. I figure low fluids equal low blood pressure. I increased my fluids and I am doing fine now. I am getting used it crunching down 4 vitamins a day. Not always easy to remember. Every morning I put fo…

So I had my bypass on 4.18 and was planning on returning a week later. Since going home recovery was much more difficult than anticipated and I have a large hard area that is all red where they inserted the staple guns etc. I wish I trusted my gut earlier this week. I’ve been struggling sit to stand, lay to sit, in excruciating pain where I cry every time I get up. Turns out, it wasn’t the gas. And it’s not just scar tissue like the doctors office kept telling me (they also refused to see me for a post op I’ve tried multiple times this week and they kept telling me my symptoms were normal). Tonight the nurse finally called me back and said I should go to my pcp for a post…

Today I have a follow-up with my program's nurse practitioner. If it wasn't for my hospitalization last week, it would've been a fairly clean follow-up. My surgeon wanted me to keep this appointment. I was really hoping to be able to begin weight lifting again. I might ask the NP if she could clear me for weight lifting even though the answer will probably be no. They say it never hurts to ask, so I will. I am concerned about losing muscle mass and I need to strength train my legs or cardiovascular progress won't happen. Perhaps I will be allowed to do something like the inclined leg press. This would be good enough.

Hello, wondering when you go to Costco what are some good things to buy for pre and post op? I go in there and feel overwhelmed...?

Started back adding my regular medicine, believe it is causing nausea, not sure. had to add back cymbalta, taking blood pressure medicine since surgery, stopped provigil but am having to add back for narcolepsy. Cymbalta is capsule 60 and 30 total 90 per day for pain. Type 2 Diabetes, but bs numbers are down. Beginning weight 306, to date 277!

Hello!! Had my EGD on Tuesday my doctor said my hernia was huge and also prescribed me acid reflx medication. She didn't tell me much more and said she's talk more about it at my next appointment. Now I'm thinking which should be adressed first, my haital hernia, gallbladder(so I don't get kidney stones) or my reflux issues? Do I have an ulcer what else did she see and how serious is it?? Ugghh

So, I new here, and doing lots of reading of posts, and have discovered one unpleasant side effect of gastric bypass, namely the malodorous flatulence. I'm still trying to decide between RNY and sleeve, but having lifelong smelly gas may be the dealbreaker for me!! Does the gas go away??? Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am now at 1 year 5 months after my Gastric Bypass. This journey wasn't easy but I have been at my goal weight 150lbs now for over 5 months (highest weight 287). I'm getting insurance approval for my panniculectomy and breast reconstruction. Then my journey will be complete. I feel amazing!! Still experimenting with most foods and never afraid to try new foods all the time. Posted are my before & after pics. Insurance DOES pay for Panniculetomy & reconstruction breast LIFT (not augmentation) so I am very happy about that!! I didn't read or follow all the diets online. I knew my body and paid attention to how i felt and made my own diets. First 4 months after surg…

Hi I just finished my operation and I’m in the hospital, I won’t stop “puking” and nothing is coming out. I feel gassy but I’m not releasing gas. Hey put me on morphine but nothing works help!

I sip room temperature water and I get a weird feeling when I drink, I don’t drink a lot too. I follow the guidelines.

Post op, would I be able to have pre workout?

How long does it take food to digest in the new stomach? I’d eat then feel it after an hours or so

Hey guys I’m a week post op when the best time to get back in the gym? I miss it so much! And if I can’t go soon what workouts can I do home?

I had the lap band in 2009. That failed so it was converted to the sleeve in 2014. Now because I have a hiatal hernia and GERD I’m getting the bypass on Tuesday, 5/8. Hoping for no more issues.??

Im just curious to hear from others who have had gastric bypass. How much food were you able to eat at 3 months post-op? Gastric Bypass 2/19/2018

I am 9 years post op RNY and still have issues with diarrhea have not nailed it down to anyone thing but am pretty sure I am lactose intolerant as I’ve never had usual symptoms of IBS..pain/bloat/gas anyone else relate to these issues?

OK, Im a little over 4 weeks post op Im down around 40 lbs, lost more inches than weight which is good. My issues are food.. i.e. am I supposed to be hungry? am I supposed to feel as I eat to know if Im full, currently if I get any feeling its pain and I know Ive ate too much.. I had one stuck/puking episode and I never want to eat again I would be happy never eating again but damn I run out of energy... currently I can eat mashed potatoes, pop corn chicken, turkey sausage, real good pizzas (dough is made from chicken, google them) Im frustrated because one one hand I dont want to eat but the lack of energy sucks.. one the other I need to find better food choices but Im …

Hi, I am almost 3 weeks out of Gastric Bypass Surgery. I am struggling with the blended food stage and was looking for some ideas on what I can eat. If I have Scrambled Egg at this stage does it need to be blended? Thanks

First, what is generally considered as a con in our circle, I'm a MD (they call it doctor's luck when it comes to anything health related). Long story short, according to my surgeon everything was a pain due to a previous surgery I had (abdominal metal shrapnel removal - long story), lots of adherence, bleeding, lasted twice as long, but it came out alright in the end. Hospital stay was a pain. I saw them putting way more fluids than required, delaying early movement, delaying gradual oral dehydration way more than reasonable, leaving an unnecessary drain when it had no debit. Well, those things you kind of notice after a decade of taking care of patients. Needless t…