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Just a quick update, my endoscopy showed that I had a significant amount of bile reflux. I haven’t had my follow up appointment with him yet to talk more about it, but it sounds like bile reflux can happen when you have bypass and also when you have your gallbladder removed, so that might be what’s going on. I also have a hernia that needs to be repaired. I’ll post an update once I gave my follow-up with the doctor in early November.

Just a quick update, my endoscopy showed that I had a significant amount of bile reflux. I haven’t had my follow up appointment with him yet to talk more about it, but it sounds like bile reflux can happen when you have bypass and also when you have your gallbladder removed, so that might be what’s going on. I also have a hernia that needs to be repaired. I’ll post an update once I gave my follow-up with the doctor in early November.

Thanks everyone! The consult I have is with a surgeon who does bariatric surgery as well as the Linx procedure so I’m hoping with his joint experience he will have some insight. I appreciate the advice and will ask him about the LES and roux limb possible issues. Thanks again!

Thanks everyone! The consult I have is with a surgeon who does bariatric surgery as well as the Linx procedure so I’m hoping with his joint experience he will have some insight. I appreciate the advice and will ask him about the LES and roux limb possible issues. Thanks again!

Hi everyone, I had my sleeve surgery in 2014, and revised to bypass in 2017 because of severe GERD. Before my revision, I was vomiting up food and had horrible reflux, and the revision did help some with my symptoms. I have been on a PPI since my revision, and for the last couple of years my GERD has gotten a lot worse and I am dealing with a lot of burning and gagging at night on acid despite being on 40mg of omeprazole and pepcid twice a day. I have a consult with a doctor in early October to talk about the Linx surgery as a possible option, and I was wondering if anyone has experienced something similar or contemplated the Linx after having a revision to bypass. I can’t find any information about bypass patients having Linx online, and obviously having another surgery makes me nervous and is not ideal. I am tired of the contact burning and need to be on so many medications, but I know Linx can have side effects and I am just trying to weigh my options. Thanks so much!

This definitely happens to me. Now that I'm far enough out to experience hunger, I had a really hard time before my period limiting snacking. I never went off program, but I found myself eating more frequently and wanting carb ish foods.

Yes! Same for me. I have severe GERD and vomiting and will be revising from sleeve to bypass on September 25th. I am nervous about the pain this time around!

Yes! Same for me. I have severe GERD and vomiting and will be revising from sleeve to bypass on September 25th. I am nervous about the pain this time around!

I never pureed anything. I stuck to yogurt, eggs, refried Beans, tofu, cheese, and yogurt in addition to Protein Shakes. I also am grossed out by pureed meat. The only exception was tuna, which I pureed in a food processor with a little mayo and salt and pepper to make tuna salad. Since tuna is often pureed, I didn't get grossed out. Good luck!

I never pureed anything. I stuck to yogurt, eggs, refried Beans, tofu, cheese, and yogurt in addition to Protein Shakes. I also am grossed out by pureed meat. The only exception was tuna, which I pureed in a food processor with a little mayo and salt and pepper to make tuna salad. Since tuna is often pureed, I didn't get grossed out. Good luck!

I never blended anything. I did fine with Protein Shakes, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, refried Beans, Greek yogurt, etc. Some people can add eggs to that, I couldn't tolerate them until about six month out. Anyhow it's do able!

I also had sleeve surgery in 2014 and then revised to RYN in September of this year. I had severe GERD and it was causing regular vomiting. I was close to goal when I had my revision and so weight loss wasn't my primary goal, but I have lost some weight since my revision and anticipate being at goal in the next couple of months. I feel so much better without the GERD and am so happy I had a revision!

Our weight fluctuates daily based on a number of factors (water intake, where you are in your menstrual cycle, how much Water your body is retaining on any given day, bowel movements etc). I would pretty confidently say that the scale isn't giving you false readings and is instead just demonstrating that our weight is more than how much body fat we have. As many suggest on this site, either weigh less often so you can get a better sense of whether things are generally moving downwards, or learn more about the factors that cause weight gain or loss and become more comfortable with daily fluctuation. I weigh daily and don't get discouraged anymore by day to day fluctuation. Hope that helps, and good luck!

Our weight fluctuates daily based on a number of factors (water intake, where you are in your menstrual cycle, how much Water your body is retaining on any given day, bowel movements etc). I would pretty confidently say that the scale isn't giving you false readings and is instead just demonstrating that our weight is more than how much body fat we have. As many suggest on this site, either weigh less often so you can get a better sense of whether things are generally moving downwards, or learn more about the factors that cause weight gain or loss and become more comfortable with daily fluctuation. I weigh daily and don't get discouraged anymore by day to day fluctuation. Hope that helps, and good luck!

Did you just have surgery? I had a very hard time peeing for about 48 hours after surgery. It happens frequently after anesthesia and I wouldn't be worried unless you're further out. In that case, more Water would be a good route. Good luck!

Since you had your gallbladder out I should mention Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction. A lot of things can trigger it, but it causes excruciating chest pain and only happens in people who had their gallbladder removed. I'm not sure if it's what you're describing, but it look me a long time to figure out what was going on and I have found that few doctors are aware of it. Try googling the symptoms and see if it is what you are experiencing. Either way I hope you feel better and I'm sorry you are going through this!

No matter what you decide to do, talk seriously with your therapist and psychiatrist and have them be on board with your decision. I think it was very smart to wait until you were a ways out from surgery to consider all this. There are risks either way (staying on meds or coming off them) and I wish you luck! Just be careful!

No matter what you decide to do, talk seriously with your therapist and psychiatrist and have them be on board with your decision. I think it was very smart to wait until you were a ways out from surgery to consider all this. There are risks either way (staying on meds or coming off them) and I wish you luck! Just be careful!

I stalled for three solid weeks and tried everything- upping Water, Protein, calories etc and I think it just took time. But as long as you are following the plan, it will break! Hang in there!

I stalled for three solid weeks and tried everything- upping Water, Protein, calories etc and I think it just took time. But as long as you are following the plan, it will break! Hang in there!

Hey there! I was just wondering how soon after surgery people were able to do yoga? I haven't received great guidance on exercise from my surgeon (will be following up tomorrow) but in the meantime was wondering what people thought. If not yoga, when did you get back into exercise (besides walking)? Thanks!

I am bipolar and was approved for my sleeve surgery in 2014 and then again for my bypass revision this year. I think they mainly care that you are stable and medication compliant, and that you aren't in crisis or neglecting treatment for mental health issues that would derail your success with WLS. I was able to use my own psychiatrist to do my insurance approval, and I believe he just wrote a letter explaining that I am in treatment and that he didn't have any concerns with me having the surgery. It's up to the insurance company what kind of clearance they will accept, so maybe call them directly to get the requirements. I also discussed potential malabsorption issues with my psychiatrist and came up with a plan for liquid medication immediately following surgery. My biggest obstacle was having a hard time with the liquid lithium that I was prescribed. It made me queasy and sometimes vomit, and so for a few weeks I wasn't getting enough medication. Luckily, it didn't seem to adversely affect my mood but I would recommend talking to your doctor about these sorts of things and having a plan for getting your medications to work.

My guidance was ounces by volume, not by weight, which is a little confusing since most people use scales to measure out their food.

No matter what you decide to do, talk seriously with your therapist and psychiatrist and have them be on board with your decision. I think it was very smart to wait until you were a ways out from surgery to consider all this. There are risks either way (staying on meds or coming off them) and I wish you luck! Just be careful!

It would have been fine for me 6/7 weeks out but I think it has a lot to do with where you are fitness wise going into the surgery. I had a sleeve three years ago and then a bypass revision due to GERD four weeks ago, and for both surgeries I would have been able to do a walking heavy trip by that point. That being said, if you already don't walk a lot and the weeks following surgery are your first to really up your exercise, I can see why that would present a big challenge. I don't think pain will be an issue as much as fatigue. Take lots of breaks, drink lots of Water, and go at a pace that works for you!