DarlaRay145

I had gastric bypass on 12/2012 at 301 lbs. My 6/2013 I lost 80 lbs. and was down to 220 lbs. I was 3 hours with a personal trainer every week and working out on my own the other days. My appetite was pretty fair and i was eating like i was supposed to. By the end of 2013 i found out that i had a gastro-gastric fistula (an opening in the new stomach, leading to the old stomach). This caused me to have a greater appetite and i was able to eat more. Long story short...i have gained all but 12 lbs. back and want to have the fistula repaired. I have spoken to a surgeon and the repair is covered by insurance so financially it will not be a problem. I am nervous about the procedure because of all of the problems i had with the previous one. The doctor would like to fix the fistula and essentially give me the gastric sleeve. Has anyone gone through this situation? I've waiting a couple years because i was scared and i wanted to lose the weight on my own. Much harder than i thought. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone have any info on gastric bypass reversals?

Anyone have any information on gastric bypass reversals?

I had my surgery 12/17..and i wake up in the middle of the night feeling so restless! It is so painful if anyone understands that. When i had my sleep study they tested me for restless legs and i dont have it. Does anyone have episodes of restless limbs??

I am drinking Lean Body the chocolate ice cream flavor. Its at Walmart. Its pre-made 40g Protein and 0 sugars. Tasty over ice.

Very cool!! I had my surgery on 12/17..rough road in the beginning!! Getting better now..i am slowly starting foods..small bites ofcourse! =)

I habent heard of that..the ppint of the surgery is to eat smaller which in return will make you lose weight. I am not too sure about your case. Have you talked to your surgeon??

I wonder how early some people ate regular food? I start puree on monday and im kinda nervous...ive had some smallll amounts of food just to satisfy my taste buds..everything went down ok. No issues. Thank god.

This is a choice that you have to make on your own. Your friends dont understand the struggle you are going through and frankly some are probably jealous. I had my surgery on 12/17 and im already down 25lbs. It is rough so far i wont lie but the long term benefits out weigh the negative by far. =)

My surgery date was 12/17. Since then my house has been filled w bbq, take out, and crazy home cooked meals. I swear they are doing it to test me! Anyone in this situation?

Whats gbps? Lol

Oh yea!! The most important thing!! DO NOT FORGET GASX

Omg!! I was very skeptical about cream of whatever Soups BUT cream of broccoli Soup is absolutely delicious! I poured the can in a bowl, filled the can with skim milk and poured in the bowl, heated it and then strained it. I put it in small containers and heat when hungry. Yummy!

Heres my list..surgery was on the 17th..im on my way..

What i dont want is...

~ To be nervous walking to my seat in an airplane because im afraid i wont fit (luckily never happened)

~ To ask for tables at a restaurant because i hate shimmying into booths

~ To only shop at Dots because they are the ONLY store that has clothes that fit me

~ To take my nieces to Six Flags or the Texas Fair and be too scared to ride rides because of my fear of being kicked off (which has happened to me once)

~ To not sign up for the adult soccer league because i am afraid i wont perform as well as i used to

~ To be the heaviest of my siblings because both my brothers are extremely fit

~ For people to say no offense when they say a fat joke

~ To be known as Big D

Maybe..can you talk to your dr about it?

Dang..rough road! Feel better!

Y'all look great!!

Oh, and i stayed in the hospital for 2 days.

I had to do 1 week of a liquid diet. Only Protein Shakes, sugar free Jello, and broth...barf

Thanks for the advice!!

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Wow!! Its crazy how some insurance policies have different requirements..i dont understand it..i didnt have to do a supervised diet, meetings w a dietician, and i only had one week of liquids prior to surgery.

No nausea for me..im able to keep everything down..no problem here..youre having your surgery in january correct?

I had my surgery 11 days ago..i couldnt walk for the first 4 days after surgery and that made it a million times worse. I know it hurts but push through it and i promise it will get better. Stay ahead of the pain as well. I stopped taking mine because i was feeling well one day and my doctor wasnt too happy about it. Good luck to you!

Good luck to you!! I had gastric bypass 11 days ago..everyday gets easier..i have already lost 25 pounds and i plan to lose 100 more. What are you thinking of having done? Bypass or sleeve?

Thanks for your tips! =)