Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

I've been slow and steady the whole time. RNY 8/21/17 and down 30 lbs. I average 700 Cals/daily and I get in my water and protein. I'd love to lose a big chunk all at once but it just hasn't happened. I keep reading stories of people having the weight melt off...normal??? SW:256 CW:226

I was sleeved 9/26/2017. And my starting weight was 287. I lost 40 pounds before surgery and only lost only 14 pounds after surgery. So I am weighing 233lbs. I wasn't getting in any calories to burn anything so I started soft food and vitamins and started going back to the gym doing 30 minute cardio on the treadmill and 30 minute resistance training. Hopefully the scale will start moving. I haven't been able to eat much I get full really fast. Anybody has any good workout routines that has been working for them and dont mind sharing. Sent from my LGMS210 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm so nervous. Would love mentor in Naples fl

Hi all. Oct. 5th is going to be my 6 months post op. Right now I'm down 86lbs 270->184. Still having trouble with water and vitamins but I'm very happy with my progress. This is with no gym. Now that I'm closer to my goal weight I'm going to start working out. Any other 6 monthers? Sorry for the underwear pics. The ones on the left I took the morning if surgery, on the right was this am. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have finally jumped through all the hoops the insurance wanted for the past 6 months, and everything is turned over to my surgeon. I'm happy, excited, nervous and PRAYERFUL. Anyone else scheduled for Nov 08 or anytime in Nov. I'm in FL and I 'm having the gastric bypass. Blessings to everyone going through this journey [emoji2][emoji847]

Hi all, I am wondering how people told friends they were thinking of getting WLS. I decided to tell my two best friends who happen to be a couple. They weren’t supportive like I thought they were going to be. They kept telling me that with the gastric bypass people only lose 10kgs which I know is not true. But no matter how much information I told them about it, all they did was turn it around into a negative. They told me that they would always support me even though they think that me getting this surgery is wrong. I don’t know what to feel right now, part of me doesn’t want to involve them at all but another part of me wants to have friends that will be there and suppo…

Is there anyone on here from Baltimore? I 5 days post op.

in my first three weeks i have liat 30 lbs..tgen switched to soft and then to solids and I lose 2 lbs..then gain..then nothing..for almost 3 wks now. Doc and nut says it's fine but I'm not losing weight...following the meal plans..lots of fluids...and NOTHING!! I fear this is my new life...is this as good as it gets..km frustrated and depressed all the time thinking about this. one thing I am doing that I should is I can't stop checking my scale...been three weeks in this stall didn't think it would last this long.. Sry for the vent..just overwelmed

I had my RNY over 13 years ago and have been blessed with not a single post op problem or complication less gall bladder removal one year post op. For the last 48 hours I have had constant abdominal pain in the umbilicus area. It doesn't get worse or less after eating. Pepto (my friend for years [emoji5]) and Alka Seltzer are no help. I feel (and look) bloated. I thought it was a stomach bug but feel that this is different. Any ideas from anyone out there?

This past April I was DX with a bleeding ulcer and my HGB was all the way down to 7.4 and I needed a blood transfusion. My levels of HGB keep going up and down and iron levels are always low. About 2 weeks ago I tried to receive iv iron infusion however had a bad reaction. I am scheduled for an endoscopy tomorrow but wanted to seek help with questions I have. If I do the scope and no bleeding is found why does my HGB drop down to 8 and back upto 10 again? I cannot understand this! Also if I react to the iron infusions what is the next step? Any suggestions are welcome. One last thing I follow a good diet but don’t eat much however when I do eat there are times I throw up …

Hi, I’m 21 and going through the process of getting sleeved. I’ve went to my first seminar, did my blood work, did my psych evaluation, got my insurance approved (HAP), and next week is my surgeon consultation along with my nutrition/exercise class. I guess my question is when did you guys get your surgery date? Do I have a lot more to do to get mine or am I close? Because I’m really, really excited [emoji5]

I had RNY September 12. I am really struggling with nausea. I am unable to get my protein and fluids down. I’ve asked my doctor and I was told it would eventually go away and was given Zofran. Anyone else gone they this?

Anyone from NC?

So today I filled my pouch. It was not a comfortable fill. I was afraid . I thought I would pop my pouch. My abdomen felt hard . I could not sit . I walked around my house for 1/2 hour until I felt a little less full. Literally 4 bites. Well maybe 5. Never say Never but I'm saying it NEVER again omg worst feeling ever!!!

So I was craving lasagna... and have been waiting to be 6 weeks post op... made one with extra lean ground beef and one without for my veggie mom... omfg let me tell u... it was like sex in my mouth... never been more satisfied... everyone loved it and my 11yr old daughter wants me to make it again... I give it 8 thumbs up [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my SM-N910W8 using BariatricPal mobile app

So..is there any low fat deserts out there that gastric bypass patients ate enjoying..i have nothing and had nothing since surgery but craving something.. I've not found any kind of low fat cream..are people having sherbet..pies..etc... just a question. and for my Cnd friends I hope you had a great Thanksgiving..

This post is for anyone looking for a mentor to help support them through their weight-loss journey! I am 6-years post-bypass (pics below) and as a veteran looking back the one thing I wish I had more than anything was an accountability partner for support at any point throughout my journey, Whether it be: A simple hello Advice on how to manage a balanced and healthy lifestyle (recipes, food substitutions, health products) Information and advice on how to manage a recent complication you've been experiencing I am here to offer my ear and provide you with my knowledge and expertise to help you reach your health goals Remember that we…

Hi Everyone, I have a B12 Deficiency and I have been taking B12 supplements. A Doctor, who is a friend of mine is recommending I switch over to an IM B12 injection. Can anyone tell me what other form of therapies they recommend instead of the IM B12 injections?

To ascertain the types and prevalence of adverse symptoms after RNY gastric bypass surgery, Dr. Sigrid Bjerge Gribsholt and colleagues from the Aarhus Univesity Hospital in Aarhus, Denmark, conducted a survey among over 2,200 Danish patients who had undergone RNY. These patients were compared to a control group of 90 people, matched with patients with respect to sex and BMI, but who had not received bariatric surgery. The report was published in JAMA Surgery. Of the operated group, about 1,400 patients responded to the survey, of whom 80 percent were women (the average age of all respondents was 47 years). Nearly 89 percent reported having had one or more symptoms in t…

I am almost two week post op band to bypass revision. Never nauseous. I can drink gulps with no problem. No restriction at all. Jello - could eat multiple servings. Is something wrong?

I can't seem to get past the 3 week stall. [emoji20] I'm a month out from Lapband revision with Gastric bypass. At 3 weeks, when I went to the pureed stage, hit the stall. I've increased my walking, a bit frustrated and concerned. Any suggestions or insight welcomed! Thanks for the support!

I was going very well with protein shakes now if I try to drink them I throw up. The same thing with milk or cheese. The only thing I eat is 1 egg for breakfast and I buy a rotisserie chicken from Walmart once a week and make chicken salad with light mayo. 3ozs of that for lunch and dinner. I don't know if I am getting enough protein. I tried different protein shakes but the taste makes me throw up. Any suggestions?

Hey GB family, I’m super discouraged today. I’m two weeks and five days post op. I’ve only lost 15 lbs from surgery weight (311). I thought I’d be losing more weight.I’m only worrying because l’m at a stand still. Has anyone had this problem? The scale is just not moving !! My 1-month post operative appointment is in 10 days. I’m afraid that’s not enough weight for 1 month.. HW:311 CW: 296 GW: 165

Hi I know this is going to be a crazy question but I need to know which surgery I had. I had my surgery in 1979 when I was 18 years old. It was done in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Mount Sinai Hospital. I am now in my late 50s and my health is failing. I guess the reason I never knew which surgery I had was because I never had great medical care beyond the day I walked out of the surgeon's office. I spent years of throwing up my food and not losing much weight. When I asked other doctors about malnutrition they just laughed at me and asked if I had rickets. They made me feel stupid so I never pursued it further. I didn't have great medical care beyond that. I never had the ene…

so my dr gave me a list of protien shakes but does that mean those are the only shakes that are ok for bypass?? has anyone ever tried the quest protien shakes??

This is so insane to me lol I'm four months out and have lost 84 pounds thus far and my surgeons office wants me to lose at the bare minimum 130 pounds and I've already lost 70% of that .. crazy honestly if you're on the fence about this surgery it's truly so worth it like I never thought I'd be here and actually feeling good in my (loose) skin

Hi guys my name is Joan and I'm 55 years old and New Mexico! I definitely need a buddy / friend for this adventure! Anybody out there want to text or call, email or send smoke signals? I'm your gal! Hit me back and we'll exchange numbers. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Good Sunday everyone. I am dealing with the second case of bad constipation...currentky using Senecot S..benefiber for fiber..milk of magnesia and glicern sopostories. nothing is really happening..i am drinking lots of water and excersise as well.. What is everyone else using that really helps them?? Also..before I had surgery my morning coffee always did the trick..have a coffee...then off to the bathroom.. Is anyone having coffee after Gastric Bypass..i was once told by one doc no caffeine.. but many others say everything in moderation...im wondering if that may help me with my being so constipated.... I appreciate everyone's replies…

Looking for mentor/buddy in Colorado area (Denver / Boulder if available). Thanks!

Well I had my surgery yesterday 10 five, at about 8. Went upstairs and was in the recovery room. Then my blood strip pressure started dropping out and they were worried increase fluids Etc. And then he had to go back in and check for a bleeder and we found it. And I went up to ICU and in this afternoon after I was feeling better I am back down in a regular room. That said, it wasn't a bad or frightening experience at all I've been able to have broth and Jell-O and Crystal Light today and use the bathroom and I hope to go home tomorrow. Sent from my XT1575 using BariatricPal mobile app

He was so young (45) but he was morbidly obese. So sad. This is why I’m having surgery in ten days. I want to live. RIP Ralphie May, you were a funny man, thanks for the giggles.

help a girl out how do you get those cool weight tracker ticker things what a fun way to keep track and show off

Hi! Im Floria; from Buenos Aires (Argentina). Im 31 yo. I've had muy surgery done On 03 Oct 2017. Is there anyone from south por latinoamérica here?! Instagram:@fffloria Hugs! Sent from my BGH Joy X5 using BariatricPal mobile app

Good afternoon all I am new to this group I had my Roux-en-y operation done in the UK back in 2007 I went from 450 lbs to 200 lbs and finally settled at 260 lbs for 6 years now. I was type 2 Diabetic before the operation and it went dormant for 6 years then came back with a vengeance. When I was in the UK had the most amazing support team but have had no support since coming to Canada due to the fact that as the operation was done OUTSIDE Canada no one is interested in touching me . Many more problems have started to occur and I am trying to find someone or team that I can touch base with here in Canada to get some guidance . My…

I was thinking about my "goal weight" and I really have more of a "goal size" in my mind. I tried to research what a typical weight range would be for my height and potential goal weight and found a forum of body builders who gave their stats. It was really interesting to read through, but due to the nature of the site, there wasn't much plus size response! I realize that sizing fluctuates, and the same ht/wt people can be differing sizes, but I thought it would be interesting to see what other people's clothing sizes are. I'll start! I'm currently 5'10" 330. I wear a size 24 or 26 pants and 3x top. My lowest weight was 310 and I was a size 22 or …

One of my first appointments is completed. I was worried about it because I do have a history of depression but everything seemed to go well (for me and my wife who is also doing it) On to the next appointment.

1 year ago today I had my gastric bypass operation. I've now lost a total of 8 stone exactly. So proud of myself. It's been a very hard road but I couldn't be happier [emoji178] Sent from my SM-G955F using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi im having surgery really soon 8/15\17. Sent from my LGMS210 using BariatricPal mobile app

A new study, partly funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in the European Journal of Nutrition, reported that decaffeinated black tea "alters energy metabolism in the liver by changing gut metabolites." For mice ingesting it, intestinal changes were identified where "bacteria associated with lean body mass increased." In the experiment four groups of mice placed on different diets: low-fat, high-sugar (LF/HS); high-fat, high-sugar (HF/HS); high-fat, high-sugar and green tea polyphenols (HF/HS-GTP); and high-fat, high-sugar and black tea polyphenols (HF/HS-BTP). Researchers concluded that "the weights of the mice that were given green or black tea ex…

Has anybody with an insurance exclusion go through Oband and get approved? If so what was the process and how long did it take to actually get the surgery?

58 year old female looking for a mentor for support before and after surgery. I'm very excited and very nervous at the same time. I will finish my 3 month program on 8/31 and RNY is scheduled for 9/22 one week after my birthday. I don't have much of a support system, anyone out there want to help out? Take Care Dorothy

I am about 6 weeks out from surgery and all of a sudden I have graduated to a full/regular diet and feel like I have completely forgotten how to eat properly. Ugh. I have gone over my books but still feel like it is just not sinking in. Any suggestions?

I’m in Atlanta and will be getting my surgery here as well. Anyone else in Atlanta or Georgia ?

When speaking to one head nurse of my program regarding my stall ...she said nothing to worry about ..sometimes you lose inches not pounds...sometimes pounds not inches.. Is this true..can anyone comment or this B.S. just something said to patients..

So a week ago I was in emerge with bad constipation..and what I ended up passing scared me.. So now I end up having an anal fissure.. embarrassed to say the least..and pain like I've not had before. anyone have any remedies..?? I am on laxatives.. softeners..lots of water n fiber..n no constipation now..so causes I've licked... now it's treatment I'm looking for.

I'm 17 days out from a sleeve to bypass revision (sleeve was 18 months ago) and I've been having abdominal pain for 2 days. I put it down to constipation, but that has since passed, yet the pain is still there. It's fairly low in my abdomen, just below my navel. It comes in waves, being uncomfortable all the time, but every few minutes there's a wave of pain at around a 7-8 on the pain scale. It comes and goes through the day, if I am tense it hurts more, and kind of feels like muscle spasms. I'm still on the puree stage, but have been a bit lax with it over the weekend, so put it down to that. Today I've been careful and stuck to liquids, but the pain hasn't changed. No…

What is the 1 thing you wish you knew before surgery? I'm scheduled for RNY on November 13th! Sent from my LGLS992 using BariatricPal mobile app

finally the wait is over i am cleared for surgery 13 days left omg nervous but so excited... [emoji2] Sent from my SM-S120VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I’ve had so many eggs since my surgery I’ve really put myself off eating them. If anyone has any suggestions on things I could try I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance

so yes i have been debating on posting this topic but i need answers i am an weed smoker prolly about 2-3 times a day i am geting the gastric bypass on sept 21 im not sure if i should quit smoking bc of the possibility of complications during surgery from smoking..i have looked it up online and nothing says weed can cause issues during surgery but nothing definite was wondering if there was anyone else who has quit prior to surgery for that reason