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Mate the malabsorption is the whole reason for the bypass. I've lost weight so QUICKLY and still losing weight in maintenance mode without even trying and that is only because of the bypass...

Yes it has to be a completely new way of life its not a temporary fix it needs full commitment..

It's amazing that's why I say get the bypass

Personally I felt bloated for days maybe even a week before I felt normal the pain was in my belly was unbearable for the first few days but I think I have low pain tolerance...

I know how you feel but I'm telling you it is possible to change... I literally woke up one day and decided that's it I'm done with the junk and gave it away to my friends and committed myself to eating right from that day on... I actually lost 60lbs before surgery and I've since lost another 99lbs and way below goal with the bypass

Surgery was the best decision ever... I've lost weight before but it always came back on.. but with the bypass I've lost more than ever and kept it off for months now and feel amazing...

He should love you no matter what and same for me I hadn't had surgery since I was a teenage for my appendix..

Well I had the RNY bypass as well and I had no choice every time I saw someone I had looked different as I was losing about 20lbs a month and ended up losing a total of 158lbs

Obviously depends on how much money you have to spare

Yes as above I was only on shakes for weeks before surgery

Have you had surgery or are you just researching options

Don't stress it is still early days....

Wow you're into food pretty quickly I'm amazed.

I didn't touch rice until 6 months out and even then it felt heavy in my stomach as it is like glue

Well it depends on their BMI and the surgeon you're dealing with if they will even do a bypass surgery; but from experience I had the RNY bypass and had not one single issue and lost ALL my excess weight.. Your friend needs to research more before deciding if they want to put their body through surgery for only 50lbs?

Good decision

Fruit has sugar and carbs so it may affect your belly

Shakes everyday

hello there just doing my monthly check in for those who are interested. So it's officially 8 months since I had my RNY BYPASS surgery. My journey has been good. Started high weight of 322lbs and I've been in maintenance now 2 months. I sit consistently around 165LBS most days but my lowest recent weight was 163lbs. I have definitely been enjoying alot more variety in my diet since maintenance began and I can tolerate most foods but still use shakes if needed. I am now consuming around 1500kcal most days even a few treats here and there without any side effects or weight gain. I'm feeling amazing and looking good. I'll be 36 in about 5 weeks but feel healthier than I have in 20 years!!! I am glad I did the right research and chose the BYPASS as my first and only surgery and I'm amazed how well I've done. never ever expected to lose 100% EBW but I've done it and my surgeon says I'm an anomaly only about 5% of his patients ever lose that much 😊 I know it's only early days and things might change in regards to malabsorption of calories and such but I'll be sure to keep an eye on my weight for the long term. I just want everyone to see it is possible to be successful and reach all your goals. you just have to be 150% focused on your goals from day 1. Thank you all and I'll appreciate any comments. Mike

Well done finally making the decision. I had the bypass it was a quick surgery and easy recovery... Admittedly I was only 322 highest weight and a male but 35, so we're similar age. The bypass really worked well for me but I was very strict and no cheating or anything for a long time I've had great results lost all my excess weight and been in maintenance now for 2 months. It is possible you just have to be 110% mentally prepared for the changes ahead..

What surgery did you have? Did you do a preop diet? What's your starting weight? Lots of factors determine weight loss

That's rough did you have any gerd symptoms before surgery? If it keeps causing you trouble you may need a revision surgery

Sorry but I needed to share. I'm not sure why but the first time for me I've been feeling really bloated in my belly like never before. Feels tight and uncomfortable. I'm 8 months post RNY. I will admit I've had some sugary things this week but it never bothered me like this before. Feel like I need to go toilet but nothing happening. Might need to get some laxatives tomorrow. Been trying coffee and vitamin C I'm not sure what it is I might have missed a couple days of vitamins but nothing major. For the first time in months I feel like I'm retaining water or something..... my sleeping hasn't been good this week either and if I don't sleep enough I don't drop water weight either.. Hopefully it will pass in a few days... Really uncomfortable feeling...

Excuse me I was giving honest advice.. it is beneficial to get help if needed.. there's nothing wrong with asking for help.... Most surgeons ask for psychological help to deal with the changes in your life that come with surgery.. nobody is perfect.. And I'm allowed to give advice because I've been through it and have been successful so I'm offering encouragement and inspiration to show it is possible...

I started at BMI 43 and I'm now BMI 22.2 lost all 100 % my excess weight and below goal weight but had the bypass