Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

Hi Everyone! I just want to hear some of the best advise you can give regarding WLS the good the bad the ugly! I am an avid traveler and i am worried about how this will affect that, and your daily life! Is it different now? Are you happier? I suffer from anxiety i have never had any type of surgery and quite honestly it terrifies me. i have extreme anxiety about anything medical related and i have what i would consider "worst case scenario brain" i enjoy torturing myself and looking up all that could go wrong with the surgery... but i am so tired of feeling like this, and have seen so many beautiful success stories it motivated me! I have been th…

Hi all, im one week post op today and I am not feeling well at all. I feel so weak my legs get shaky just holding me up. I tried to take a shower today for the first time since surgery and that was a big mistake, instant nausea and totally dizzy. I’ve pretty much been living off popsicles and water because all broth tastes terrible to me and I’m worried with how weak I am getting. I put a message in to my surgery team and I’m sure I’ll hear from them tomorrow but I was wondering if anyone had the same experience because all the videos I come across people seem to happy-go-lucky by one week out. Thank you

After 4 months I finally have a surgery date of April 19th.. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm praying I can get my life back! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had Gastric Bypass on 10/17/17 and my surgery weight was 475lbs. My heaviest weight ever recorded was 581lbs on Jan 9th of 2017 today I weighed in at 405lbs 70 down since surgery and 176 total since last Jan. Going back to Junior high and school I can't remember the last time I was able to tell someone that I was 3 something and even though that's still a large # it's not 400 and it's not 500 and it defiantly not near the almost 600 I was at just over a year ago, I've been struggling a little bit with the scale the last 6-8 weeks. It would either stay the same or go down 1/2 pond here and there. These last 8 pounds since being 408 has been a real strugg…

Omg! The pain I feel right now is killing me. It’s a burning sensation. Even with walking it hurts. I don’t know what to do.

I had Gastric Bypass on 12-1-2009 and have recently discovered that my teeth are riddled with cavities, issues below the gum lines, broken teeth, crumbling teeth, teeth turning gray, enamel thinning and cavaties under my crowns! I reached out to a friend of mine who had the same surgery about 5 years ago and she is going through the same thing! She spent over $8K last year and $7K needed this year only for her dentist to tell her she will eventually lose all of her teeth and need dentures! My dental appt yesterday he estimated $10K worth of dental work. After my appointment I watched the show 600 pound life and the guy was having serious dental issues!!! I began Googling…

I have this everyday for breakfast. I stir it up and yum. I just struggle with protein drinks.This is : Greek Yogurt 3/4 c. : Cal:100 Plain Protein: 18 Hemp Hearts( bought at Costco) : Cal:57 : Pro:3.5 Torani Sugar Free : any flavor Handful of blueberries: Cal: 25 Pro:0.5 Sent from my Nexus 5 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my RNY surgery Aug 4, 2017 so this seemed like a good time for a check in. I've lost just about 150 lbs since the whole journey started--110 since the surgery. Went from size 30-32 to 16. I've had some really noticeable "firsts" in the last couple of months: flying without having to use a seat extender, having someone who didn't know me before tell me that I was so much smaller than they (in my mind we were the same size), being able to shop in a "regular" store and have choices. My mobility and energy is so much better, though I'm still building strength from a foot and ankle condition, at least I'm able to make progress on them. Eating can still be a puzzle. …

I have a lot of supportive friends and family and I am truly blessed to have them, but... sometimes their questions about how I am doing make me feel like I will never progress fast enough for them. Getting lots of questions about how much have I lost, am I ready to buy a whole new wardrobe, what am I eating...etc. Sometimes I just want to get back to my routine and not have the focus on me. I really think some of them expected me to be thin right after the surgery....it’s been 3 weeks! My Dr. Office and husband assure me I’m doing great, but when you start off at almost 400 pounds, 50 pounds down (since beginning journey) just doesn’t make a dent. I’ve got a…

I have lost 12-13 lbs 2 weeks post op and I am now at a standstill for 4 days. I am getting enough Protein (60g) and drinking enough. Will see my surgeon tomorrow and hopefully with get cleared to exercise. But my question is, this is making me.super anxious. Does this happen to everyone? The stall I mean. I am just very uneasy about it HW-253 SW-229 GW-145 CW-214

Is it standard after RNY bypass to be sent home with a drain?

This is too early in the am... however happy to be on my way to surgery.

I know everyone posts about this, I am going on 2.5 week stall almost as of now. I don’t know how to mentally get passed a stall this long so early. I’ve gone up and down about a pound for 2 weeks, how!?!?! Hw-378 Sw- 363 (2/27/18) CW-331.2

Everything is going well - but today I experienced something I hadn't before, so thought I would share here for any input from others who may have experienced the same thing. I am very diligent about eating my 3 meals per day, drinking my 64 ounces of water per day, and not drinking 10 minutes before, during, or 30 minutes after my meals. However, today I literally had to force myself to go get lunch. I grabbed a bit of hummus and a few crispy crackers and tried to eat some. But after literally 2-3 very small nibbles, I couldn't eat anything. I felt as if I would make myself sick if I tried to eat anything. So I threw it away - and went for a 30 minu…

Woot! Officially hit a 29 BMI.... yay! I know BMI isn’t the accurate measure but it still feels pretty damn good. Hope everyone else is doing well today! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 182 5’6”

RNY on 5th April, so close, but still feels so far away. Am suffering from bad head hunger at the moment and trying really hard to stick to my diet but it’s getting harder each day. Am beginning to panic that I’ll have the head hunger after the surgery which is going to be a real problem. I hope Thursday comes around quickly!

Bibigo Pork Dumplings & Sesame Zoodle Salad with Cashews. 264 calories. Lovin this lunch! I post most a lot of my meals on Instagram at my_tiny_healthy_plate. I’m no Chef by any means but I love to cook & prepare food. It’s a work in progress.

Has anyone tried tespo? They mix into a drink. Hw-378 Sw- 363 (2/27/18)

Today, so joyful. Tomorrow - on a flight to a small pacific island for 7 uninterrupted days of scuba diving - no mobiles, no internet. Scuba is MUCH harder when one is obese - you need so much more lead weights around your waist just to make that damned fat sink, plus I was less fit, fatty tissue uses that air faster, etc. This photo - me diving 5 years ago in NZ just as I started to regain weight following my lapband failure. I am smaller than this now, and in the warm pacific water this diving trip should be paradise - interspersed with fishing, and then eating fresh fish and crab meals when on land! THIS - the miserable idea of being too fat to eve…

I am almost 3 weeks post op. I have not had issues with anything foods. However I made the ricotta bake that’s posted on Pinterest. I took 2 bites and I cause an uncomfortable sensation in my chest. I drank a little Water to see it that would help but it did not. I did not continue eating. I walked around and the feeling passed. Has this ever happened to anyone else?

Hey everyone, I’m new here, hoping to find some reassurance and help from people going through or who have been through the same thing. I am 3 days post-op, I came home yesterday. Here are all the things I am experiencing: Dry mouth, foul smelling burps and I burp after every sip of anything I take, my ab muscles feel EXTREMELY tight (I had 7 incisions) having a hard time getting in all my fluids, can’t tell if I’m overfilling my pouch or if it is just sore from surgery. I welcome any words of wisdom or advice, thank you!

Against the prevailing advice of everyone out there, I decided not to take before pictures this time. Being overweight has brought me nothing but physical and emotional pain and misery. I want nothing further to remind me of where I was. The past two times when I lost a lot of weight, I took before photos and failed. I am just not doing it this time. Where I was no longer matters at all; it's where I am headed that matters. I am also losing weight for completely different reasons this time. I don't have some delusions of grandeur or doing anything big. This is simply a quest for better health. The last time I lost a lot of weight, I could ride a bicycle 100 miles and I ro…

I’m 2 years post Mini gastric bypass.. my weight loss was crazy at the beginning and we were all scared of me dropping below a healthy weight. But towards the end of year 1 my weight started to stabilize at a BMI of 22-23 and the amount of food I was able to eat was good.. things were good and vitamins were in balance. However for the past 2 months I’ve started noticing that I’m unable to eat much. I don’t have pain while eating but I feel full on very small amounts (I.e 3-4 spoons of food) my weight started to dropp again which isn’t something I want and I’ve started feeling very sluggish .. my iron levels and vitamin B12 are still within normal range however my Vit D is…

I am 9 weeks out from Gastric Bypass surgery. 9 months ago I had the sleeve performed but due to leaks I was converted into a bypass. For the past few weeks, especially at bedtime, I am passing an enormous amount of gas. When I wake up, I continue until I get out of bed. Has anyone else experienced this and do you know why? I don't think I eat enough to pass so much gas.

Hi everyone, I have not had any WLS yet but am looking into everything so I joined this group a bit ago. I was wondering for the people who already have fructose malabsorption, did the RNY Make the grassiness worse or did it help?

I'm having surgery in Istanbul on 23/04/18. Would live to hear from people around London/ Surrey having their surgeries around this time ! Sent from my Z1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my surgery on 12/14/17 so tomorrow will be 2 months. Does anyone get a severe headache when they over eat. I’m almost thinking it’s a migraine. I get chest pains then sometimes I get sick and the most awful headache. I think to myself I’m never doing that again and well here I am.

Ok.. since I had my surgery Nov 28 I can’t tolerate warm or room temperature water .. ok no problem I start burping like crazy and not lil burps. Ok .. so I only drink freezing cold water .. BUT THIS IS THE WEIRD THING... when I shower in warm/kinda leaning to more hot than cold.. I start burping till I’m done showering. Isn’t this crazy? I understand drinking it .. but showering with it too? Has anyone gone through this .. or I’m just special? ???‍♀️

I’m struggling trying to drink enough water. I’m also starting to get worn out on these soft foods. Any idea of other soft foods I can have besides yogurt and mashed potatoes? What do you guys eat during the soft food/purée stage?

Just curious what's the average cost of gastric bypass? I called my insurance today and they said they will cover 80% so now i lay here unable to sleep trying to figure out what the other 20% will cost me. I live in Michigan. I have Priority Health POS A Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Was considering the sleeve but endoscopy reveled I have Barrett’s. My findings are many surgeons won’t sleeve a patient with Barrett’s. Have not reviewed with my surgeon yet, my BMI is 40 with multiple comorbidity. CW 280, 5’9 GW is 170. I know I still need to review with my surgeon but I’m not sure if RNY is right for me. Looking for any feedback from the community. Thank you.

I need someone for support. I just started my 2 week liquid pre-op diet today. It started out ok, but it's getting rough. I have a headache. This could be mental of course. Is there anyone willing to help me through this? Sent from my SM-J700P using BariatricPal mobile app

When my hair started falling out I thought OK, this is what I'd heard about. Now, 3 months later, I am nearly fully bald. My hair had been almost to my waist, silver, thick my whole life. Help...what can I do?? Looks like I must now buy a wig. What have I DONE TO MYSELF?!!! Surgery was 8/18/17..began at about 272...now 176 at 5'6" and 68 yo. I had RNY bypass.

I am almost 5 weeks post surgery and have had no problems at all. I had very minimal pain, and it completely disappeared within 2-3 days post op. I haven't gotten sick at all, was able to transition to full liquids, purée and then soft foods with no problem at all. I just had my 4 week post op check up with the surgeon and nut and they said I was doing great, having lost around 27lbs since surgery. I have been cleared to eat anything really (anything healthy and on my diet and that doesn't make me sick). However I am starting to wonder if I can eat too much. I feel like I don't get full. I have been focusing on protein first but notice I have to stop mys…

Now that I am on pureed, I notice that my tastes have changed. For example, I really like Greek Yogurt now, whereas before surgery, I couldn't stand it. I bought some shaved pepperoni and ended up throwing it out. I hated the way it tasted and I used to love pepperoni. It's really interesting how things have changed. Even eating is still mechanical and brings me no feeling of joy. It's just eating to live now and I am grateful for it. I wonder if this surgery could be a cure for an eating disorder?

First time poster, long time lurker. I was recently sleeved (2/22) and by all accounts my procedure went well. I would argue that I could not had been more prepared for my surgery. I had attended every seminar and group meeting avail. I had spent tens of hours researching the surgery and recovery process. I made major lifestyle changes to my diet and exercise regime (losing 10% of my bodyweight before the procedure. I have the complete support of my family and no issues regarding my time off from work. I was 100% ready. Everything was lined up for a success. Yet here I am, full of self doubt and regret. Like most I have very little, if any hunger. What I have …

So, in 600 pound life, they go to see a therapist when weight loss is stalled or going backwards and almost immediately , all issues are solved and they start losing weight again. The wonder of tv. i have limited options as i live in a german speaking country and the one I met, was nice but had no idea of using food to stuff down feelings Maybe my expectations are just too high.. Has anyone else successfully used a therapist or Bariatric coach? any recommendations for people for Skype consultations please? As a remote off chance, I will be in Bloomington MN for an extended period from April; anyone in that area? Thank you for advice

I had an endoscopy for an ulcer and they found that my opening was only 9mm. I had a dilation a few weeks later to bring it to 12mm. It’s been 5-6 weeks and I don’t notice any improvement so they will go in again in about 2 weeks. (I just had a double mastectomy a week ago so need to wait). My questions for those of you that had dilations are what size were you stretched to and then how many dilations did you have until it “took”? My surgery was 5-8-2017 so coming up on a year soon. I’ve eaten mostly soft foods and tiny portions this whole time and can’t wait to add some variety into my diet.

I am new to the process I will have my first appointment in 2 weeks. I just finished all the pre studies Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

75 lbs down! Best thing I ever did was having RNY! Sent from my Nexus 5 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi all needing some help again. I’ve struggled with vomiting after eating foods since I’ve moved on from the soft food phase, so much so that I’ve gone back to soup being my primary intake as that’s the best chance I’ve got of keeping it down. There are no patterns to the types of food I eat and which can result in vomiting and pain. i went to see my GP and my bloods are showing iron deficiency and further issues with my parathyroid (?) which they are investigating. Just wondering if anyone has any insight or advice? it would be much appreciated - thanks ??

Any good advice to stop hair loss? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am.very happy with my progress SD:265 CW:215. Lost: 45- GW:150 Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello---so I'm 5 weeks out. For the last two days everything I eat or drink gives me cramps. Even the smallest portion of yogurt or a protein drink makes me feel sick. The pain is in my lower torso area so I know it's not my stomach. Anyone have any past experiences or know what's up. thanks

I am officially bypassed!!

I had gastric band March 19, 2018. Previously had a lapband October 2009 Taken our October 2017 and now the Gastric band ryn. Somewhat sore but doing ok! HW 230 SW 222 GW 150 CW 217 Jacky

So I noticed my hunger returns at night. It's not intense so I wonder if the feeling is all in my head. Anyway, even if the hunger does actually return, the surgery had done its part and it will be up to me to adapt, improvise, and overcome. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Folks, I did not find a topic of patients travelling within the EU and Turkey for BARIATRIC surgery. Your personal experiences in this forum can be very useful to people of our fraternity. Cost wise, Turkey bypass cost is just over £3k and Riga or Lithuania is about 30%+. The UK costs are a minimum of £11k. This makes medical travel very cost effective. I was advised in the Emirates that Turkish hospitals are very good. Can we generalize though? I do understand that one cannot be overtly critical. The goal being - minimizing risk. I have come a cross various clinics with reviews that are questionable. I cannot obviously trust all service providers with myself. I lo…

I’m so anxious and nervous to do the surgery hoping for the best just a bit scared has anyone had pre surgery jitters

I think my depression may be beginning to ease up a little bit because I actually had energy to vacuum my apartment. It needed it and I decided to do it. I have some more energy now. Tomorrow, I think I am going to give my bathroom and kitchen a good thorough cleaning as well.