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I'm having my second one today. I only got a few days out of the first one before it closed up again. I'm getting discouraged since I've been on liquids since my bypass 6 weeks ago. I feel like I'll never get to regular foods!!

Yup! Getting ready for my second endoscopy with dilation tomorrow. Stricture started closing up 3 days after first dilation. I'm sure there will be more in my future, too. Never got out if the liquid stage and I'm 6 weeks out.

At one month I should have been transitioning from purees to soft foods, but alas, I have a severe stricture and am still on liquids at 6 weeks!

My surgeon said anything larger than the tip of a pencil eraser had to be crushed, or broken in half.

They're kinda pricey, but I used the Bariatric Advantage multi vitamins for pre surgery. I think they were $18 a month or something like that.

You're not supposed to drive within 24 hours of having anesthesia. Do you know how long you'll be in the hospital? I was there 3 days and 2 nights. You should definitely check with your surgeon's office. Good luck to you!

Yes, I waffled before my RNY gastric bypass 6 weeks ago. I had a 6 month period of nutrition visits, so I had time to think and learn all I could. When it came to surgery day I was ready, confident in my surgeon, and happy to be improving my health. I have eliminated my type 2 diabetes, and knee pain is better. It is scary, but for me, staying obese with diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure was even scarier!! Read all you can, and good luck with your decision!

I ended up switching my Effexor extended release capsules for the tablets. And I take them 3 times a day. Kinda a pain, but it works. Can't take extended release after surgery.

No, there are various types of bipolar. She could just be in a long "up" phase. Hoping uou two find some answers

Sorry to hear, but glad you got it taken care of. My stricture closed up again after just a few days and I have a repeat endoscopy Friday. I think mine will take quite a few tries. They do mine under general anesthesia. I've been on liquids for 6 weeks...

Try healthy fats like avocado and nuts. Full fat dairy products. Good luck!

I am lactose intolerant and enjoy the Ensure Max Protein ready to drink shakes. 30 gm protein and 1 gm sugar. 150 calories. Only comes in chocolate and strawberry.

Hi, Palta. Use the time during your 6 months to research your options and get familiar with gastric bypass. That's what I did. I had a whole range of emotions during my 6 months. I started out really wanting bypass, then waffling and thinking I'd drop out. Then back to being sure I wanted to do it. I am 6 weeks post surgery and glad I did it, even though I have had a setback. It is not a horrible idea! There are pros and cons to this surgery, and you need to be prepared for a lifetime of taking a multivitamin, B12, calcium, as well as supplementing with protein shakes for a little while until you're on solid food. I love my surgeon and his whole team. They are at a bariatric center of excellence and I had a lot of confidence in him. Take your time. Learn as much as you can, and weigh your options. The answer will come to you. Wishing you .the best

Yes. Although safe for appropriate patients, it should be used for as short as possible, and a low dose. Especially bad for the elderly and immunocompromised patients. I've been on one for as long as you have with no side effects. But, that's not to say I should be. I currently have an ulcer and stricture and am 5 weeks post RNY, so I can't stop now!!!

Thanks, MrsGamgee! I have never heard of that before and I'm a Food Network junkie!! Lol!!

Ok, I'll admit ignorance! What on earth is sous vide?????

A stricture is a narrowing of the opening between the bottom of your pouch and your small intestine. Mine was as small as a pin hole and liquids/purees were not getting through. It causes all kinds of symptoms and needs to be gradually stretched.

Im not the OP, just wondering about well water. I live in CT and have a softener and iron filter. Maybe that makes a difference.

How does well water mess up bloodwork? I have well water, and am curious. I don't get my first labs for another couple of months.

To me this sounds exactly like Bipolar Disorder (coming from someone who has it). Maybe this is a mental health issue?? Nothing to be ashamed of, just requires professional help. Good luck to both of you!

I have bipolar disorder 1 and recently had RNY. My bipolar was discussed with surgeon and psychiatrist. Psych did not want me to have surgery, but my team's psychiatrist cleared me for surgery. Surgeon was concerned about malabsorption of meds post surgery, but I'm fine. Any questions I can answer for you??

Well, I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, and I'm only 6 weeks post op, but I do have a serious stricture and also have pain in the center of my chest, alond with nause and difficulty swallowing. It may be unusual to have a stricture 4 years out, but you never know. Find a bariatric surgeon to check you out. Hope you feel better soon and hope it is not a stricture. Could also be an ulcer. Do you take NSAIDS?

No, but I Do take Miralax daily for constipation relief.

My group says 60 to 80 gms of protein a day. They have not given me a guideline for calories though. Im only 5.5 weeks post RNY and getting about 450 calories a day.

I'm only 5.5 weeks post RNY, but I've had no hunger as of yet. I hear it comes back at some point. I'm enjoying it while I can!