Beth Ann

I do have an appointment on Friday. Thank you!

Hi - i am 7 months post bypass. I’ve lost 82 lbs- which is great. I have struggled- ulcers-gall bladder removal and my blood sugars are still high(type 2 diabetic for 22 years) I still have a lot of diarrhea(tmi) and occasional vomiting. But my biggest struggle is feeling light headed and dizzy all the time. Anyone else??? I haven’t been able to exercise much at all as I get too dizzy. Anyone else???

Thinking and praying for huge success and easy recovery!!

I know you need to stay away from NSAIDS- but I have not taken any and still developed an ulcer. Not sure if the reason why?

Mine took about 6 months as well. I had to wait for the endoscopy as the Dr was very booked up. I had to go to a psychologist, nutrition classes once a month for 4 months and the endoscopy and cardiac clearance. It went by pretty quickly! Good luck!

I’m 51. Had my bypass on 12/11. I’ve lost 52 pounds! My main goal was to lower my blood sugar as it was very out of control. However- it is still pretty high. How long did it take any of you for your blood sugars to go down? I do worry about the “sag” as I know my skin is not young. But if I look old and am healthy I’m ok with that!

My bypass was 12/11. I developed an ulcer so I have a very hard time eating any food. I’ve had to stop all dairy and most fat as well as any citrus or tomatoes. The struggle I have is trying to take my medication and fit in my protein and liquids. Any ideas? I have to take 9 pills in the am and 4 in the pm. I have a very hard time getting them all in! So my food is usually ground turkey/lean beef and some soups. No carbs.

Wow! I don’t have h pylori as well no NSAIDs no smoking no coffee or caffeine either! I really hope this is not a re curring thing!! I was on protonix after surgery for 30 days and still developed the ulcer. I have another endoscopy on March 19. I’m hoping all healed! Thanks everyone for sharing.

I actually have pills and liquid form. The pills dissolve very easy.

How long did d it take for your ulcer to heal? I have one- and am still throwing up some- I am anxious to be better!

I had my bypass on December 11- kept fluids down fine- but once I started soft foods I almost always vomited my food. Endoscopy revealed an ulcer. I’ve been on carafate and omeprazole 2x a day. I can keep saying me food down- but still vomit every 1-2 days. How did you know your ulcer perforated??? Pain?? My blood work has alarm been so off- my pcp is very worried.

I had this- was sure it was a kidney stone-nope! Hang in there- it will get better. I can just now sleep on my left side- my pain was left side of my back and I had surgery on 12/11.

My surgeon is scheduling an endoscopy. What is a stricture?

I am 5 weeks post op. Doing great until I added food! At first I vomited only some things. Now almost all things- eggs- re fried beans-yogurt-ground beef- mashed carrots. Surgeon wants to do an endoscopy- has this happened to anyone else? Liquids/protein shakes are fine.

I had surgery on 12/11- and I am still on all liquid- strained soups/broths - protein shakes and water-crystal light. Ivan have sf popsicles-but I'm always cold so I haven't had any of those. I will go to soft-puréed food after my Dr appointment on January 5. I was told my first real food will be eggs! Hope that helps.