catwoman7

good idea the above poster had on checking with your surgeon. Your tool will still work - you'll probably need to go back to basics to get things moving again (not all the way back to a liquid diet - that's not really sustainable - but eat protein first, then non-starchy veggies, then, if you have room, a small fruit or small "healthy" carb serving (e.g., whole grain things, oatmeal). From what I understand, the weight loss will be much slower than it was the first time around, but you can lose it as long as you stick to your program.

how long have you been stuck at 200? I've had stalls last as long as a month. Just stick to your program and your weight loss should start up again. I had very little hair loss, fortunately. It started at about five months out and lasted maybe three months. I didn't really notice it other than some extra strands in my comb - so I'm sure no one else did.

I'd run it by my surgeon for sure. It may just be reflux - but it could be something else. I'd run it by - if nothing else, for peace of mind. re: carbonation - I don't know how long ago you had surgery, but you're healing the first few months post-op, and carbonated beverages can irritate that. So try giving up on that and see if it helps - at least until you're fully healed. Some surgeons say to stay away from carbonated beverages forever, some say during the first few months. If after you're healed the carbonation doesn't bother your stomach, then you're probably fine to drink it. But for some people, the carbonation is *always* irritating - so they're better off staying away from permanently. but I would call my surgeon's office this week just to let them know what's going on in case it's more than that.

I told myself that for years (that I can do it on my own with diet and exercise). Every time, I'd lose 40-50-60 lbs just to gain it back - and start the cycle over again. This went on for decades. I finally realized that no, I couldn't do it on my own. I'd tried and tried and it just didn't work. So I finally went through with the surgery. I've lost over 200 lbs and have been maintaining ever since. No way could I have done this on my own. I'd have this surgery again in a heartbeat!

complications are not common. They may seem to that way because people who have them sometimes "talk" about them on the internet - they're looking for advice or support. On the other hand, people without complications don't broadcast that fact ("hey all - I'm three years out and have had NO complications!"). So you - and others -- are probably getting a skewed perception of how common they are. They really aren't. that said - I had two strictures - one at four weeks out and one at eight weeks out. Strictures are probably the most common RNY complication - and they happen to about 5% of patients (so..not very common). They're also minor and a very easy fix. Just keep on top of your supplements and follow your plan, and your risk will be pretty low.

depends on where you start (200 lbs? 300 lbs? 400 lbs?) , how compliant you are with your program, and your rate of weight loss. Some people lose everything in six months - some in a year (common), and some even into year 2. I finally stopped losing about 18-20 months post-op.

they wouldn't pump you with fluids for an endoscopy. Not sure what the problem is - is your scale on the fritz? Are you weighing/measuring and tracking what you eat? If your period due?

that is kind of odd - I didn't have any swelling at all with RNY. Maybe the hospital just routinely gives them to all surgical patients or something..

after plastic surgery, yes. After RNY, no. There were only five small incisions in my torso, so nothing really for a binder to hold in.

surgeons are all across the board on this. Some say never, some say right away is OK, some say to wait 3 months - or 6 months. Some say OK if limited to 1-2 cups a day. My take on this is that it isn't the worst thing you could do. The acid and caffeine can be hard on healing stomachs, though, so if that's the case with you - hold off on it for awhile. Some say it's dehydrating (but then if you drink enough water to offset that, then you're good). I know I'm not helping much, but it's kind of hard to when there seems to be no consensus on this among the professionals.

actually, that is kind of a lot given your starting BMI. Congrats! But like the above poster said, it's going to really slow down after the first month, so just know to expect that..

most people just need them for the first few months to meet their protein goals, since they can't eat enough food to get all of their protein from food. But once they CAN do it through food, they cut out the shakes. some people continue on the shakes long term for various reasons. For example, they can't stomach food in the morning, so they drink a protein shake instead. Or they have higher-than-average protein needs (like me - I malabsorb it and need at least 100 grams a day or my prealbumin level tanks). In this case, having a shake every day really helps them reach that higher goal. Or I've known people who just flat-out like them!!

they probably say that because they feel like they've failed the surgery if the revision is due to weight gain. Whereas with a medical reason, like severe GERD - they don't feel that way.

I kept losing well into year 2 - it finally stopped when I was 18-20 months out - but yes, after the first few months it's very slow-going.

about 40 lbs. But I was much heavier than you are..

I can but I almost never do

I just switched over to Tylenol after the first couple of days. But then, I didn't really have any pain other than sore abs which didn't bother me unless I was transitioning (e.g., from lying down to sitting up)

RNY'er here. Year 4 post-surgery. I can't eat a ton of fat in one meal. For example, fish fries (with fried fish and French fries) - that would send me into the bathroom. Or a lot of sugar in one sitting. I also limit things like pasta and white rice, but I've eaten them without incident. I also have problems with Reuben sandwiches now - not sure if it's all the fat or the sauerkraut or both. Otherwise, I can tolerate pretty much anything at this point - I just can't eat a lot anymore (which is good, of course!)

common problem - if you do a search, you're likely to find a lot of posts on it. Has to do with the infamous "hormone dump", they say (fat cells store estrogen - which start to flood your system as you lose weight)

re: avocado - it could be the fat in it. I can't eat a lot of fat in one sitting anymore or I get sick. I DO eat avocado - almost every day in fact, but it's like two tablespoons of it in my protein shake (although keep in mind I'm in maintenance - for a new post-op, two tablespoons of ANYTHING is a LOT of food - it's not for me anymore..)

OK - I understand now. With that longer intestinal bypass part, you'll have to be REALLY diligent with your vitamins. It's going to be even more critical now because you'll be even more prone to vitamin deficiencies than you were before. Good luck to you, by the way...hope this does the trick for you!

I also take a capful of Miralax every day. I just dump it in my protein shake. It'll usually do the trick - but I still get backed up once or twice a month. When I get to that point, I just take milk of magnesia for a night or two to get rid of it.

so you're revising from RNY to VSG? I haven't heard of that one - although some people revise from RNY to DS, which has a sleeve stomach. That's a super complicated surgery, though (RNY to DS), and not many surgeons perform it. RNY is actually a stronger surgery than VSG, so I'm a little surprised you're doing that - but best of luck to you!

that's really common - not sure what causes it. I don't really get cold anymore (or any more than a normal person would, that is), so it was a temporary thing with me, but with some people, it seems to be permanent.

the hair loss shouldn't be a concern. Even if you lose some (and not everyone does), it grows back - and for most of us, you're the only one who notices it. I hardly noticed mine at all - so there's no way anyone else would have. It would be rare to have it come out in big clumps and leave bald spots like it would for someone like a chemo patient. The loose skin would be more of an issue - that is, if the person cares.