nursedennise

I am 6 months post op RNY and just started eating pretzels and some bread. I noticed however that my weight loss is stalling and I'm definitely attributing it to eating the carbs. Plus I don't "feel" as good when I eat them. Too heavy. Stopping now so we will see if my weight loss gets back on track

What are the symptoms of a structure? I have been having discomfort in the center of my stomach below breastbone x 3 days. But I also ran out of my nexium and didn't have it for a week.

Thank you. I never saw anyone post about it so I thought maybe I was wrong! do you know if it causes you to lose weight slower?

Thank you! I gave to start watching my carbs better

Hi all. Had gastric bypass on 1-18. My surgeon mentioned to me at my last visit that the amount of gut that is bypassed is less when your BMI is less. So basically he said because my BMI was around 41, he only bypassed something like 25% ( or cm - I can't remember) but that with someone with a higher BMI, he could bypass 50% (or 50cm - like I said I can't remember exactly). Has anyone heard of this? I thought all bypasses were the same as far as how much gut was actually bypassed. I almost feel cheated and I hope this doesn't slow my weight loss. I've lost about 46 lbs. 12 from pre-op liquid diet and 34 since surgery. And I feel my weight loss stalled the past week. Also what is the average daily carb intake I should not exceed? I don't see my nut untill next week. Thanks!!

Thanks everyone! Now that I think about it, the eggs and steak were pretty dry. Will make sure to moisten my food and eat slower. I've been pretty good so far and haven't eaten anything with high sugar. Protein shakes so far have definitely been a life saver for me!!

Hi, everyone! Question - I hear about everyone "dumping" after rny but I haven't experienced it yet and I am 9 weeks out, but I haven't had anything with sugar. What have experienced twice, though, is a discomfort or "stuck" feeling right in the center of my chest at my sternum. This has only happened recently, when I tried a small amount of finely cut steak and tonight when I had some scrambled eggs. Anyone else have this happen, and is this normal? I've also lost 30lbs since surgery on 1/18/17. Does that sound about right for weight loss? Just curious. thanks! dennise

Just got my Fitbit and I think I'm in love!

I am 4 1/2 weeks out and finally just starting to feel myself again. First few weeks I was absolutely exhausted. I went back to work after two weeks and find I need to go to bed earlier than usual. Left sided abdominal pain is just a dull ache now unless I overdue it but enough that I need Tylenol every day. Still can't get in all my protein and water though. I average about 32-40 oz water and maybe 50 G protein. But all is getting better. I guess what I'm trying to say is that as time goes on, it will get easier to meet your requirements, easier to walk, not as tired etc. energy will improve. Listen to your body and try not to get discouraged by anyone who makes it seem like it's a breeze and that they are doing everything correctly so why can't you. Forums are similar to Facebook in that there's always people who make things seem like they're life is skipping through roses all day, so we second guess ourselves and wonder what we are doing wrong. Listen to your body, listen to your doctor and nut, and take it one day at a time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wasn't given one either but I went out and bought one. It holds in the left side of me where my surgeon sewed the excess stomach to my muscle with GB. Holds my side in and helps with muscle pain. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all. I am 2 years post menopause and 3 wks post GB. Since GB though I've noticed an increase in hot flashes. Anyone else experience this? Is it normal? One minute I'll be cold, then next minute hot flash hits me. Is it because hormones are in a flux? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am about 3 weeks out GB and still have left sided soreness, sometimes severe around incision site. My doc tucked the stomach extra behind the stomach muscle and sutures it to the muscle so if I over exert it can cause a lot of soreness. Perhaps yours did the same? Also should pain could be gas. Try gas x. And if you haven't had BM it will make things a lot worse. All in all you should call your surgeon though and discuss. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. They were both scheduled separately. I had my lap band removed first then doc made sure the roux en y would be covered before scheduling it. And luckily I did not have to redo nut or psychiatrist counseling.

Yes be careful with overeating if the doc does it in two surgeries. I wasn't careful and gained back 20 lbs in the 3 months between surgeries. Good luck!!