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I went from VSG to RNY due to excessive GERD issues. Things have been good thus far....I'm about 6 weeks out...weight loss is slow but steady. I wish I had gone for the RNY first. I think that's where my greatest success on this journey will come from.

I had VSG in July of last year....revised to bypass due to excessive GERD September 26th this year. Best decision ever!!!!!!

I hate that you are experiencing such unpleasant episode. I disagree about it not sounding like dumping. I'm about 4 weeks out and this sounds very similar to what I experienced. I too thought it came out of nowhere but later found out it was dumping from 2 tortilla chips I ate like 30mins or so before episode started. I walked and walked, I took my gas medicine....pepcid and reglan. Took about 1 to hour to and a half but It FINALLY let up. The dry heaving was the worst.....thought I was going to detach an organ and spit it up. IT WILL PASS, I PROMISE. I agree that it wouldn't hurt to let you doc know though.

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Prkitty I just passed my 3 weeks post op GB and experiencing the same things. A stall, some discomfort and pain on my left side and near navel area where the most surgical treatment happened. I want to start on light weights for my arms and squats but have been to afraid! How much do you walk per day?

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Maybe that's my issue... not enough protein! I'm so exhausted most days and I'm 3 weeks tomorrow and geez I'm struggling! Any suggestions friends.. water and protein are extremely hard to get in. [emoji15]

Plano Surgical Center

I'm doing okay. Still extremely fatigued though and having trouble getting enough water or food but getting better everyday. I also still have pain on the left side and the incision right above my belly button. Scale is moving but I still can't see it yet...apparently everybody else can. our bodies are peculiar machines...I have no doubt that you will get back to losing again. Stay in touch!

I wish my surgeon had spelled it out to me in that way! He did tell me that a small percentage of patients could develop severe reflux but I had no idea that I would be amongst that small percentage! Geez...it was awful the last few months leading up to the Bypass surgery.

Hi elcee, I had the band placed in 2006. Last year after years of battle and complications with my band, I revised to the Gastric Sleeve. Well since I always go big or go home (in my sarcastic voice) I had a stricture and severe heart band so was converted to the Gastric bypass almost 3 weeks ago. The eating for each is different but there is a definite difference in the lap band and the bypass. with the bypass, you have to take small sips of liquid...im progressing in introducing new foods. I can honestly say that even though I'm still in the early learning phases I wish I had started out with this procedure. It definitely provides structure and discipline in the new way of eating and making good choices.

Congratulations Nedmanders on your upcoming surgery. I'm excited for you!

The premier protein send to more pose a problem for me. I lived in that stuff after my previous surgery last year but after this rny.... it tends to cramp me sooooo bad that it's ridiculous! I hate this because that was my only hope of even getting closer to protein requirement!

Hello planochick! How've you been?

So do I. I use the multivitamin but thinking about getting biotin. They're so easy to use.

Congratulations oct102018. Wishing you great success on your journey!

Hi Ellie123! I am experiencing the exact same thing. Severe cramping after sipping water or eating soft foods. I'm 2 weeks out today...YAY so not working out yet, just walking some and trying to learn my new stomach. I am struggling to get in enough protein or water and am concerned that something bad will happen. Today is a day that I should be introducing deli meats/cheeses etc. but I'm afraid to put anything in my mouth besides sugar free popsicles. My goodness I hope this resolves soon but looks like I still have some time to deal with it if you're at 7 weeks. YIKES Good luck to you Ellie123.

You got this! Praying for you now....#ROCKSTARSTATUS

Ugh it makes me nauseous! I can't stand the taste in my mouth. Chewing sugar free gum

Plano, Texas

9/26 at Plano Surgical Center

Yes indeed! My surgery was on the 26th and I'm still cat napping 15-20 mins at a time. Not sure why but you're not alone on this one!

I also had a few spoons of mashed potatoes today and oh my goodness.....it was like a small slice of heaven

My preop op phase was more like my food funeral stage. Things I knew I probably could not have for a while or ever I ate! I had just discovered bread pudding and omg! I had one everyday almost. Postop....I had a baked potatoe with cheese butter and sour cream yesterday... my interpretation of mashed potatoes[emoji854] Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

How far out are you? That sounds so freaking delicious! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app