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Gastric bypass is the surgery recommended for diabetic sufferers. In a lot of cases,patients normally stop taking diabetic meds the day of operation. Unfortunately I won't be as I've been suffering for over 20yrs from diabetes.

I had an appt with a surgeon 2 weeks ago,I didn't get much chat or feedback from him. So I looked around for someone else,Even though I'd paid for a consult with 1st surgeon. Found another one,had a consult yesterday,he was great,loads of technical information for me as I'm diabetic,hypertensive and bipolar. He can't operate until July [emoji853]. But I don't mind because he's the ' Fat Doctor ' !!! Shaw Somers. Have seen so many of his programmes on tv and YouTube [emoji1430] woop Now I'm really excited [emoji41]

My ex husband was cheating and wouldn't come anywhere near me. I thought I was as ugly as sin and fat. He had a job in Bangkok so we lived there for 13 yrs. I returned back home to England in 2011 and if a man looked at me here in England I looked back over my shoulder to see who he was looking at,couldn't be me surely !! It was a great day when I stopped using my ex as a mirror [emoji1434]. He was toxic. By the way you look gorgeous!

Go girl [emoji1377][emoji1420]

Thanks@catwoman for your advise,even 2yrs is an old timer compared to me as a potential loser. Good news that dumping is an abnormal issue. So... it's going to take self control not to overeat sugar and fat. I thought that's when people 'dumped' as the stomach couldn't tolerate rich,highly caloric food.

I agree with you,cold turkey seems cavalier on the Dr's part.

My op is on the 6/12. Getting over the euphoria about my decision to have this operation,and I'm getting more and more worried about regaining weight after 1st Year. Does your egg sized stomach stretch in time ? After what period of time does your body stop dumping ? I am aware that everyone's journey is different. Thanks !

Can't recommend Dr Weiner highly enough,I have learned so much from his videos. I'm pre surgery but feel confident about the gastric bypass,I know the weight will come back unless I learn to eat differently. There really is no magic pill. I've also got his book "A Pound of Cure"

My cocktail of drugs to control my bipolar is 250mg Lamictal,175mg Seroquel,3mg Clonezapam and 20mg Prozac.

My surgery is on the 12th June. Dr Matthew Weiner at Mount Sinai Hospital on one his clips on YouTube states that people with bipolar disorder don't lose as much weight.

I'm on lamictal as well. For fourteen years I've tried to change to other meds but they've actually made me depressed! So I go back to Seroquel [emoji20]

Thanks !

Are there any bipolar 'losers' out there who've had problems losing weight post op due to drugs that are needed to stabilise moods? One major problem mood stabilizer is Seroquel (quetiapine) I'm concerned that my weight loss is going to be tough due to this drug in particular.

I'm bipolar and Seroquel (quetiapine)has been my nemesis,it makes me very hungry after I take it at nighttime. Unfortunately I've tried other meds but have had to come back to Seroquel,it's been a catch 22 for me for 14yrs. Good luck with the consult.

Watch Dr Weiner's clips on YouTube,he's got 20+ on there. There's pre-op guidance through to 1 year post-op. I have found his advise invaluable,amazing guy.

Hi blondie66 thanks for the info x

Thanks Colleen,even now I can't tolerate more than 2 glasses. So drinking is going to be out of the equation!

My goodness,you've lost 20lbs in 2 days. Take a bow [emoji1433]

How soon can you drink after gastric bypass surgery? I'm planning on hitting the dating sites after I've reached my goal weight loss. I'm interested in knowing whether I'll be able to consume a little alcohol if I'm on a date or just out generally ? Unfortunately my poison of choice is Prosecco,which is fizzy. Would I be able to tolerate it ?

That's good news,the change isn't as drastic as I thought it would be. Thank you [emoji4]

Talking generally,how long is one housebound, before getting back to a normal life?

Thanks for your advise ! X

Thanks to everyone for your advise xxx

I'll mention it to my doctor. I haven't heard of it here in England. Here they prescribe Nicorette patches/chewing gum. Didn't work for me.

June 12th. [emoji1437] Any support groups out there..can I join please ? I'll have so many questions pre op and post op,it would be great to discuss issues with people on same journey.