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Antes y después de mi bypass
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I never had the band or anything else. I’ve had bypass and it has helped with GERD issues for the most part. Only a small portion of us get dumping, like 10% or so? Anyone can correct me, please. I still have to plan meals, weigh and measure everything to keep myself on track. I work it as hard as any time before surgery only the surgery reinforces portion control and increases my odds for loosing and keeping it off. You will need to meet medical criteria to getting bypass or mini bypass. It sounds like you’ve done a lot of work to get to where you are now physically and emotionally! Congratulations:) There’s a thread on here or two about band to sleeve/bypass. You might find better info on there.
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I had my Band placed in 2007. My questions are about having it removed and getting gastric bypass. The band was curative of my heartburn and I've heard going bypass can cause heartburn, at least no citrus, tomato juice, etc. Experience with that? How about no ibuprofen? (I use Celebrex) I've heard people say docs give them tramadol for pain. Experience? Is dumping syndrome common, (to the point of "expect it". I started at #325 and after a year was #250. I stabilized for years at #260-270. October 2021 was#266. My weight loss wasn't easy. It was a lot of meal planning, and strict diet. I've had zero complications. I haven't had the "foamies" for years and maybe get a bad "stuck", (spitting for an hour). I really need to lose 70 more pounds. Have those that switched from Band to Bypass found the weight loss to be "easier"? Is there general advice for me? Last time on the forum was maybe 15 years ago. I read an entry that someone had a doc that wanted the band out, wait 3 months, then do bypass. Is that common? I've had some bad stuff going on for the past 4 years and have been having therapy and on meds and doing a lot better. In the last year I've been looking closely at bypass. I say this because I feel like I'm now in the right frame of mind to make the decision and willing to listen to advice. thanks, fobit 6-06-2022 Thank you.
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To count or not to count (calories)
Tufflaw replied to lizonaplane's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I don't plan on ever stopping tracking. It takes a few seconds and for me, personally, it's worth it. I know that after my sleeve surgery in 2016 I lost 120 lbs in about 7 months, then when I slowed and eventually stopped tracking I put almost all of it back on. I had the revision to bypass last November and I'm down about 90 lbs so far, still tracking everything, weighing what I can as well (including myself every morning). If it works, why stop? -
RNY 3/16/22 possible diagnosis of abdominal pain
ErikaF posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At my recent doctor appointment on Tuesday 6/7 I was diagnosed with gastritis. It can happen after a gastric bypass. I explained that my stomach ALWAYS hurt and was progressing to be felt in breastbone/rib. It was a gnawing pain that affected eating and may explain my aversion to food other than soup and liquid. It was a completely new pain or feeling-it woke me up at night. Often I dismissed it as gas or hunger pain. But as it progressed it was AWFUL. I took my first dose of Omeprazole yesterday and I felt better. This medicine is over the counter Prilosec but STRONGER…over counter is 20mg I’m taking 40mg. It isn’t too common but a result of some patients. My doctor explained that the new hookup procedure isn’t natural. This DOESN’T happen to everyone only a few (lucky me). My stomach was bypassed and a pouch was made by hooking into intestines-my new stomach lining is mad at me. I have never ever had to use Prilosec in my life-never had acid reflux -stomach issues-or heartburn….it’s a new one for me 🙄. I go back to the doctor in two weeks. He told me I may need to take this forever but I hope I get a break in between omeprazole treatments. My concern is if I am dependent on this medication- it will deplete my Vitamin D reserves. I am happy I may know why I am uncomfortable. I can’t wait to eat normally. I’m still happy with my weight loss and looking forward to forgoing high blood pressure and high cholesterol…..and prevent diabetes! -
Does Mini Gastric Bypass 'feel' the same as being Sleeved?
knowledge_governs replied to slimsuz's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello everyone, I am getting a revision from a sleeve in 2017 to a bypass next month due to GERD. I've also gained some weight back (covid messed with my routine so much! and I got married in a small outdoor service so planning that during a pandemic was very stressful). I've been told not to expect as much weight loss after my revision, which is fine as I lost 100 lbs the first time around and have only gained about half that. Acid reflux relief is the goal this time but I wouldn't mind getting back to my goal number. I was also told to expect more dumping symptoms and food sensitivities. Did other people experience those as well? -
I finally got my date! August 18th! It took three months to jump through all the hoops, but finally I got the call with the date I changed from the sleeve to the bypass due to a few minor complications with acid. I feel strong about my decision and I'm super excited to move forward.
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7 yrs post sleeve---now revising to RNY due to GERD
knowledge_governs replied to gabbykittyvsg's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Same issue here. I had the sleeve in 2017 and the acid reflux is so bad I can't lose weight. The only things that temporarily help the symptoms (even while on meds) are bread and milk...so not great for weight loss. Hard to tell if some of the weight I've put on (i lost 100 lbs with the sleeve and have gained half of it back, mostly during covid with being so sedentary) are making the symptoms worse. Were your GERD issues resolved after the surgery? Did you have any symptoms with your revision? Any changes to what you can tolerate food wise? Mine is scheduled in July and hoping I can move past this pain/discomfort I've had for over a year and get to a place of healthy weight maintenance. -
July 2022 surgery buddies
IWant ToDelete MyProfile posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I started my program in February and I’m finally scheduled for gastric bypass surgery on July 6th!! I am so beyond excited, nervous and just feeling all the things right now. Let’s chat about our upcoming surgeries! -
Has anyone ever experienced issues with pooping while on preop? I started my preop Sunday and unfortunately have not been able to go. Any suggestions would help
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Help! VSG or Bypass
liveaboard15 replied to RaisnHL's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
SOOOOO TRUE!!! The price difference for my place between sleeve and bypass was about 5K. but like you said. If you need revision down the road... that $5K blows up to around 25K. Very good thing to think about -
Help! VSG or Bypass
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to RaisnHL's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
These are my thoughts, coming from a patient going through a revision from Lap Band to Bypass... If you ultimately go with Sleeve, you may encounter complications like GERD years down the road. This is due to the Sleeve being a high pressure system. The high pressure created in the pouch puts pressure on the esophageal sphincter and causes it to fail, which results in GERD. It often takes years to manifest, and when it happens, it ultimately forces your hand to revise to Bypass. That's my current situation. When I got Lap Band, I was scared of Bypass. But as I've investigated more about Bypass, I understand now why it is the Gold Standard of weight loss surgeries. It's been around longer than other weight loss surgeries, so it has been perfected over the years. I wish I would've chosen Bypass from the beginning and saved myself a lot of unnecessary complications and I never made it to goal weight either. As for being self pay, and Bypass costing more... imagine a few years down the road having untreatable GERD and having to have a second surgery. So think of the increased expense of Bypass now as an investment if you choose to go that route. If you're having doubts about your PCOS causing cravings, Bypass might help to keep your eating on track, if you're a patient that gets dumping. I'd say you should trust your instincts. Best wishes on your journey! -
I just swallowed my PPI from the beginning. Swallowing meds can be a struggle for a short time initially because of swelling from the surgery but you had your surgery a while ago so it should be a breeze. Yes, the delayed release may be an issue because of your bypass - it may not work as effectively but check with your surgeon. Some capsules should never be opened so check about doing that first. Look into esomeprazole. It’s the more recent version (basically the same with differences in the chemical structure) of omeprazole. Esomeprazole is supposed to have fewer side effects & work better. Worth a conversation with your surgeon anyway.
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I’m so torn right now. I meet with my surgeon next week to discuss things but thought I’d. one here first… should I go with the sleeve or the bypass?? I was set on sleeve but now I’m having second thoughts… I feel like my eating habits/cravings/pcos will just find a way around sleeve and bypass is going to make that more difficult. BUT bypass is more expensive, and I’m self pay. What would you guys suggest!? SN- I have NO issues with gerd or reflux.
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Headache after eating fried food
Lillatinmomie2 replied to Lillatinmomie2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
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Headache after eating fried food
Lillatinmomie2 replied to Lillatinmomie2's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Thank ya I’m feeling much better now, and lesson learned. Yea I’m on solids too got a revision sleeve untouched and able to eat but digesting it is a different story . I’m buying me an air fryer lol 😂 -
Might be best to ask your surgical team as you have had a bypass and liveaboard has had a sleeve so absorption will be different.
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Gastric Bypass 18 Years Ago
Tomo replied to The Lynster's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi. Revisions on gastric bypass are usually successful and more effective than original surgery. 60 to 80% excess weight loss, but you would have to follow your surgeon and team advice. https://anmedhealth.org/services/surgery/weight-loss-surgery/revisional-bariatric-surgery#:~:text=Gastric%20bypass%20revision%20surgeries%20tend,their%20medical%20team's%20advice%20closely.n Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Are there any 25 to 35 year olds on here?
Erin18 replied to Erin18's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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Gastric Bypass 18 Years Ago
RickM replied to The Lynster's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Unfortunately, revisions tend not to do all that well for regain problems - I like to think about it as your stomach started out being able to hold 32-64 oz, and after WLS it can hold 1-4 oz typically; even after it stretches some and/or adapts, its capacity of maybe 4-8 oz is still just a fraction of what it was, and we have gotten used to living with that. So, going with a "do over" revision just doesn't have the same power as the first time around. Further, the bypass is difficult to work with, so typically the best they can do is to either put a band around the pouch to restrict it, or tighten up the stoma, neither of which have a great track record of success. Probably your best shot at getting on track again and losing a substantial amount in a revision is to look into a duodenal switch (DS) which has much better regain resistance than the RNY or sleeve. Unfortunately, that is a very difficult revision, that maybe a half dozen or so surgeons around the country can do. Fortunately, two of them are here in CA - Dr. Ara Keshishian in the Glendale/Pasadena area, and Dr. John Rabkin in SF. I have seen several patients come through our support group over the years that have had quite reasonable success with that revision, so it is definitely worth a look. The other approach that you might find is to convert your (conventional) proximal RNY to a distal RNY, which basically involves moving the pouch much farther down the intestine, bypassing more of it. It does not have a great reputation for being trouble free (from what i have seen, most insurance will not cover it as a primary WLS procedure, but will consider it for a revision.) I suspect that a big problem with it is that the surgeons don't really appreciate the nutritional/supplement differences with it, (it is much closer to a DS than an RNY in supplement needs) and the patients suffer as a result as they may not get the aftercare that they need over the years. The DS tends to be much less of a problem in this regard as the surgeons who do it do so as their primary or preferred procedure, so they know all of its subtle needs by experience. Good luck in finding a solution to your problems, -
So I messed up and bough the delayed release Omeprazole, Is that ok to take after gastric bypass?
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Anyone else have a bypass booked for July?
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Hi everyone! Just booked my bypass surgery date for 27th July. Any top tips or advice for me?
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LapBand to Sleeve weight loss?
liveaboard15 replied to Jade Baines's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
i did not have a revision. Just the sleeve. I am 6 weeks post op. Here are my stats so far on what i have lost. of course some are faster, Some are slower. -
Are there any 25 to 35 year olds on here?
Summermoose replied to Erin18's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
29 here! Had a mini gastric bypass last august at age 28 😀
