shanshan

Date night dinner and dancing last night

I’m 44 and in Portland, Oregon. I’m in the pre-surgery stage. I’ve lost 50lb since May just in changing my habits in prep for surgery. I have a bit over 150 to lose still.

My insurance only does Gastric Bypass. I have my first meeting with the bariatric department on October 11th. No surgery date yet.

hello,
27/m from New Jersey.
start weight 386
surgery weight 340
current weight- 276

Awww thank you so much, best of luck to you as well on your journey:)

My surgery was 9/6. I felt good by day 3 . The first night was very hard, but you will make it through! Good Luck!

So my surgery is this Thursday October 3rd and I'm excited scared nervous and confuse at the same time!!! I'm wondering if I'm doing the right thing, will this better my health or make it worse!! Waiting for the hodpital to call with the time.

Well, spent the night at Bariatric Pal hospital. I’m set for surgery at 9am. I’m very excited. The nurse and concierge came in and told me that I am ready to go. So, now I just wait.

Good luck to all the Oct 1 peeps

My surgery is Oct 2nd, 2019

Awww thank you so much, best of luck to you as well on your journey:)

My RNY is Oct. 3.

I'm from New York & getting the gastric bypass done

I'm 50 and from Missouri. Getting RNY in December. Haven't received my date yet.

Hello everyone I'm new here I'm supposed to be having gastric bypass surgery done soon but I don't know if i should. Because I am a food addict and I fear I will regain. Started looking into wls over a year ago n actually gain about 20lbs!!! Why do something if you're are going to fail right? I don't want to have my intestine rerouted to lose weight then gain it back like people on here. I need to loose a 100 pounds. Im over 230lbs scary
I need help.
I know I'm a food addict.

Mines told me not to gain any & two days of liquid diet before surgery.
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I had gastric bypass 15 years ago. In the last few years I have gained most of the weight back. I'm disappointed, I'm angry but very sad. I'm obsessed with sugar and can't get control.
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Good morning lovelies. I’m off to run errands in town. It’s a little chilly. My jeans are to big around my hips, and my jacket is a large and feels to big. But it’s the weekend. Yay. I hope you all have a great day.

Ready for game day!

Surgery date July 15,2019
Beginning weight 315
Current weight 267
I feel wonderful the best decision I could have ever made    
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Half marathon. 5am temp 47 degrees. Freezing.

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Completed 64 days after surgery

Wow beautiful transformation

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Please everyone take your Vitamins as prescribed. This is serious!!!!!!

Headlines:
Last Updated: Jun 12, 2009 - 3:53:09 PM Obesity surgery can lead to memory loss, other problems American Academy of Neurology
Mar 14, 2007 - 7:41:20 AM Email this article
Printer friendly page ST. PAUL, Minn -- Weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass surgery, can lead to a Vitamin deficiency that can cause memory loss and confusion, inability to coordinate movement, and other problems, according to a study published in the March 13, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
The syndrome, called Wernicke encephalopathy, affects the brain and nervous system when the body doesn’t get enough vitamin B1, or thiamine. It can also cause vision problems, such as rapid eye movements.
The study found that the syndrome occurs most often in people who have frequent vomiting after the surgery. It usually occurs within one to three months after the surgery, although one case occurred 18 months after surgery.
The study reviewed the scientific literature for all reported cases of the syndrome occurring after obesity surgery. A total of 32 cases had been reported. Many of the people also had neurological symptoms that are not typical of Wernicke encephalopathy, such as seizures, deafness, psychosis, muscle weakness, and pain or numbness in the feet or hands.
"When people who have had weight loss surgery start experiencing any of these symptoms, they need to see a doctor right away," said study author Sonal Singh, MD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. "Doctors should consider vitamin B1 deficiency and Wernicke encephalopathy when they see patients with these types of neurological complications after weight loss surgery. If treated promptly, the outlook is usually good."
For treatment, patients are given vitamin B1 through an IV or injection. Of the 32 people, 13 made a full recovery. Many people continued to have problems, such as memory problems, weakness, or difficulty coordinating movement.
Singh said more studies are needed to determine how often the syndrome occurs after weight loss surgery. He said some doctors prescribe thiamine supplementation for their patients after weight loss surgery, but recommends that national standards be set for all doctors to follow.