Tommy Joe

Airstream 88 no i have not. Going to see my PCP this coming week I will definitely bring it up

I'm 6 months post mini gastric bypass. I'm at my goal weight. I have been miserable with gas and painful bloating ever since I went on solid food. Everything seems to trigger it. I'm constantly uncomfortably bloated and the gas is horrendous. It's ruined the joy of my weight loss. I'm eating or trying to eat a paleo diet. I eat small portions, fist size or lower. I chew chew chew. What can I do? I'm seriously considering giving up all solid foods. My fiber and protein intake is huge. Does this ever end?

I'm Group Health but had my surgery in Mexico on June 27. Mini bypass. Excellent experience and one fifth the cost of full pay here! Love my new life down 53 pounds in 8 weeks.

Yes my surgeon IMs me immediately and said its normal im just back on clear broth and clear liquids

Thanks AC

Thanks James I'm lactose intolerant already so my shakes are lactose free. No sugar or fats in the diet yet my nutr suggested two days clear liquids to shut it down

I'm 8 days post op. Since coming home I've had some big issues with gurgling and very runny stools. It's about once a day that a session begins about 4 hours after I've had my Protein shake. I will be gurgling and volcanic for about an hour. Take immodium. Drink Water then be fine until 4 hours after my Bariatric Pal shake or Soup. I've had loose stools all my life. Is this ok at this point? I'm taking Probiotics and Vitamins from Bariatric Pal. I don't take any lactose products. Tips or recommendations? Tom

SW 248 Surgery weight 232 One week post op: 224 Feel good. My bypass and I are figuring out what foods are ok, what it will tolerate, and how much . Sipping is my new life instead of gorging!!

I have struggled with acid reflux and IBS for the last thirty some years or more in fact I cannot remember the last time my stomach felt so relaxed. No bloating. No pain. No hunger. And it's Thursday , had mini bypass surgery on Monday here in Tijuana . Some huge differences here in the hospital care. When you ring for a nurse they actually show up. My room was cleaned twice a day. Michael stayed with me in the room. Medications came on the dot. IV changed as soon as it beeped! Doctors are so kind and amazing. It's wonderful here and the men and women here are so gracious. Mexican health care is great with Bariatric Pal. The service was great, the hospital clinic clean. I'm very happy with the results!!! And Roberto Carlos is a real sweetheart as are all the BP Mexico valets! I'm so excited about my new life and the gift of my new life from Dr Illian!

All are welcome Teacherjen

Today is the day waiting in Seattle to board the plane to San Diego. Really tired and ready to sleep all the way there.

I'm returning July 2 from Mexico but would love to join up if a meeting works

Thanks Teresa in Texas yes it is the downhill slope right now

It's been pretty good I have wonderful support from my admin and students who are pretty amazing but I'm ready to be done

Thanks Daniel! I have some G2 and will get some Propel too

All liquids very low carbs . I mostly have shakes. I'm going to purée some Campbell soup tonight for a bit of a feast lol. I'm also off all caffeine . Teaching is very draining too

I'm on day 10 of my all liquid pre op 1000 calories and I'm so exhausted at the end of the day after school I almost can't drive home...anything I can do? We only have two days left!!

So I'm a proactive fellow. I'm putting together supplies for after surgery. I'm shopping at the Bariatric Pal store. I'm having the mini bypass on June 27. What should I order? What kind of Vitamins? Protein shakes I have the fusion French vanilla which is awesome! What else? Other items? Thanks in advance! Tom

Let's face it we are a threat to our culture that makes millions out of people gorging on fast food , paying ridiculous amounts for the latest diet breakthrough, and they count on people failing cause then they get to buy a new miracle diet. My obese friends are worried and I appreciate that very much but I'm going to do this. I'm also going to start standing up for myself and to others as well. Don't expect much support except from us here, if we stay grossly obese and unhappy then think of the money we will spend, the system is set up to make money off of the unhappy people who need a new diet, or a shiny Lexus with a red ribbon, or if someone really loves you they will buy a diamond the size of Rhode Island from Jared Jewelers. We are going against the tide, let's join hands and plow ahead!!

Exactly on point. Some 40 miles of biking a day hippie pot smoking art teacher told me the same. Just go to the gym. Lift weights. Yes that would be so fun to haul my fat a$$ in front of a bunch of narcissistic men who worship what's in the mirror. Ignore stupid people who know nothing about obesity, genetics, or kindness. We will prove them all wrong!!!!!!

Yes take care of yourself

How much for tipping total, who to tip and how much ? My husband does not like to tip so I want to be prepared

Yes my brain is driving me crazy !

This is cruel and unusual punishment. I thought it would be hypocritical to splurge but I did have a twice baked potato and t bone steak.....5 days into my liquid diet and I'm craving split pea soup but it probably has too many carbs I'm doing ok though

Just read the mini bypass has a risk of bile reflux developing? Wondering if I should just go ahead and get the full r n y and be done with it? My mini is scheduled in Mexico for June 27, would switching cause major differences? I will talk to the folks there tomorrow. Just with all my reflux issues don't want to take a chance to get it after. What say you all?