PepperCat

Prior to RNY, I was taking buproprion (Wellbutrin) extended release. My doctor changed my prescription to regular buproprion twice a day. I've had no problems with absorption in the four months since I switched to regular dosage.
There may be others who are much further along post-surgery who can share their experiences, too.

I have GAD and take a Xanax every night. I didn't want to go into withdrawal so they put Xanax right in my IV (I think, where ever the liquid meds go). I'd talk to your surgeon to see if you need to make additional plans.

I would ask your dr/surgeon beforehand so you don’t need to worry about it. You are given plenty of pain meds so you should sleep well.

I do not have severe anxiety however I have a medical condition that is not user friendly to general anesthesia, I asked at my pre-surgical visit if I could take a xanax the morning of my surgery before coming to the hospital and I was told yes. I also discussed with my surgeon to have xanax put down as one of my meds so that if I needed it while in the hospital I could have it. I also take Lexapro and had no problem getting either since it was on my chart. Discuss it with both your surgeon and your nurse at pre-surgical. Good luck, breathe deep, try meditation as well.

You need to either go to the ER or call your surgeon right now. This could potentially be serious--especially if you are not able to hydrate any longer.
Quit eating salads right now. Eat easy foods, soft, well-cooked. If you eat anything at all. Don't eat til talking to doc.

My nurse told me there’s no such thing...once it stretches, it stretches

I truly appreciate you taking the time to reply to my post & sharing your experience. Thank you & all the best to you as well my dear.

I’m staring a closed FB group for those specifically who are looking into or have had Sleeve to Bypass revision surgery. It’s called “Revision Journey.” Feel Free to join!

My name is Michaela I am 29 I am considering getting a revision to the gastric bypass.

I had the sleeve exactly 3 years ago. I am 5’4 at my heaviest I was 272 and got down to 174 now I’m back up to 222. I am super depressed because I don’t know how I let this get this bad.

I’m looking for stories of people who have had this revision and what made them decided to do it and how much the have lost so far. Also people who are looking into getting the surgery and what made you decide to look into it.

That doesn't sound like good advice from your surgeon. If you have Depression or Anxiety, WLS isn't going to change that and you'll still need your medication. Yes, I still take mine. I have to. And my psychiatrist explained that they'll still absorb just fine and be effective and aren't affected by the WLS.

We've received many many requests over the years to add a revision forum. Your wish has now been granted!

Hey I am 30 years old
Lapband in 2011 starting weight 330 went to 155
gained it all back
sleeved in 2015 starting weight was 295 went to 155
since being sleeved i have had severe heartburn and acid reflux, my body doesnt asorb anything so i dont get my Vitamins
i met with an ent dr to get my acid checked out
he did a barium test and sent me over to the general surgeon
he looked at my test and immediately was petrified
he said that whoever did my sleeve completely messed it up
my stomach was not cut right
he said the only fix is the bypass
i am getting an endoscopy tomorrow to find out how much damage was done to my esophagus and to my stomach
and then i should be getting the bypass next month
i am totally freaking out
this was not what i wanted to hear
has anyone else had the same issues

I was diagnosed with BED.I had to wait a year to be approved by psychiatrist for surgery due to my binge eating.I think I might try OA meetings!I guess it would be nice to have an extra support.
I do not have bad food in my house,but in binging days I order it or hit the 7 eleven for chocolate and other sweets.

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Getting a good therapist that specializes in eating disorders (best would be subspecialty BED/COE of course) is good advice. However, they usually don't fall down from heaven but have waiting lists of several months before you get your first appointment (if you can find a therapist like this at all in the area you're living in, that is).
So until you find that good therapist who specializes in BED/COE you might want to look into self-help books. Brain over Binge is a gem IMO but not everybody's cup of tea.

I agree with Mikeyy - I'd look for a good therapist.

You may need to get some counseling before surgery

I have an appointment n 2 weeks to see my options

I feel like I have dumping syndrome now and I haven't even had surgery yet. I think it's a carb think with my diabetes.

Yay! Today I ate soft foods. I ate a half cup of corned beef hash and was sure I was still hungry. So I ate a half cup of Tomato Soup and boy! I now know what that overfill uncomfortable feeling feels like. I almost had to push it today to know what I was capable of, but I know not to make a habit of it.

I’m 11 days post op and today I ate 1280 calories in Soup and yogurt. I don’t get it. I don’t have problems eating too much or getting sick. I feel overly full sometimes like today but never enough to vomit or dump. I can drink Water normally and never have had a problem with that... other people I know can only eat 2-4 ounces at a time... I hope this changes when I go to puréed and soft foods... otherwise idk why I did this surgery!!! I thought I’d be much more restricted than I am.

11 days post op and I’m
worried this tool isn’t going to work for me. I can literally eat as much as I want of full liquids and some puréed and Soups. Today after two bowls and a cup of Soup and two yogurts I finally started to feel over stuffed. I don’t understand why this is happening other people I know can only eat a couple ounces at a time! I can drink a ton of liquid too. I’m so worried that this isn’t going to help me enough. I was banking on not being able to eat.

I’m 11 days post op and today I ate 1280 calories in Soup and yogurt. I don’t get it. I don’t have problems eating too much or getting sick. I feel overly full sometimes like today but never enough to vomit or dump. I can drink Water normally and never have had a problem with that... other people I know can only eat 2-4 ounces at a time... I hope this changes when I go to puréed and soft foods... otherwise idk why I did this surgery!!! I thought I’d be much more restricted than I am.

I hope you are right! I just got alarmed when so many people could barely finish their Water or protein intake and I was totally fine with it! I graduate to puréed on Monday so hopefully a half a cup of egg salad does the job!

I’m 11 days post op and today I ate 1280 calories in Soup and yogurt. I don’t get it. I don’t have problems eating too much or getting sick. I feel overly full sometimes like today but never enough to vomit or dump. I can drink Water normally and never have had a problem with that... other people I know can only eat 2-4 ounces at a time... I hope this changes when I go to puréed and soft foods... otherwise idk why I did this surgery!!! I thought I’d be much more restricted than I am.

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