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One Year With Mini Gastric Bypass: My Journey, Thoughts, and Tips!
Guest replied to a topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
Hi Jerald, thanks for reading all that I hope you'll get over COVID and back to good health soon. So a few things on this. First of all, there can be numerous reasons for making a shorter bypass (see below), and a 90 cm BPL is still longer than many RNY'ers bilio-pancreatic limb bypass (it turns out their afferent limb still absorbs calories). However, while the RNY ends up being almost only a restrictive surgery, the MGB remains a malabsorptive surgery. Most MGBers can eat all kinds of food at reasonable volume pretty quickly. So if we have a malabsorptive procedure, more malabsorption is better, right? Well, generally it's not the malabsorption that helps us. Sure, it's nice to not absorb 300-400 calories or whatever, but it's primarily the fact that the food gets to the lower intestine really fast that makes us lose weight. You know that feeling of 'oh man I had a big meal' you get pretty much immediately after eating anything a little heavier? At least many MGB'ers describe this as tool #1. Why a shorter bypass? Some surgeons want to make sure older patients don't get malnourished (I don't know how old you are). Some surgeons believe a shorter bypass is almost as effective (again, the difference between 150 cm and 250 cm in the studies is pretty small in terms of weight loss. It's the fact that there's a bypass that helps). What if it is too short? Well, then enjoy you had a surgery that's easily revisable. It shouldn't take more than 10-15 minutes in general anesthesia to move your connection further down. Your weight loss seems fine, btw! But if you need to, the inventor of MGB, Dr Rutledge, is very responsive on Facebook and even does free consultations for MGBers as far as I've seen. He really is in it for the health and for the surgery. PROTEIN! Btw: really, really, really try to get that protein in. Especially with a surgery like ours. I also completely lost my appetite during COVID but 60g isn't a lot. Get some of the hot protein cocoa on the BariatricPal Store, the protein muffins, the quest protein chips, the oatmeal ... something. At any age over 40, you want to preserve as much muscle mass as humanly possible. Even a week of atrophy (wasting away muscle tissue) will measurably lower your burn rate. You will regret that later. -
One Year With Mini Gastric Bypass: My Journey, Thoughts, and Tips!
Jerald180 replied to a topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
Thanks for putting down your progress again. I see you said your MGB was 220 cm although they are usually around 150cm. Mine is only 90 cm and I don’t understand why so short. Doesn’t seem like that is long enough to bypass all the part that absorbs the fat and calories, etc. wonder why he didn’t go further down to hook me up? Surgery was November 19, 2021. I be only lost 38 lbs, but have had Covid for last 2 weeks and my appetite is zero so haven’t been taking in the 60 grams of protein or the 64 oz. of water as I was… just had a new infusion of a newly released antibody so hopefully that will help get me well again. -
One Year With Mini Gastric Bypass: My Journey, Thoughts, and Tips!
Guest replied to a topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
Thanks Hope your journey is going forward nicely! It's almost certainly because of the longer bypass. The small intestine varies greatly in length among individuals, so for some, the MGB bypass will be almost similar to a SADI-S (loop duodenal switch). Generally, bypass length with the MGB has decreased, though - they find people lose weight great with 150 cm bypass, but with less chance of mineral deficiencies. Mine is 220 cm, but I'm lucky (so far) I'm doing better on all minerals now than pre-surgery except folate. It truly is baffling. It's a shorter surgery, it uses a mechanism known to general surgeons, and the surgery it is based on is time-tested (it was discovered treating a gunshot wound). I wonder if the people who would have to introduce and approve this are people who are comfortable with - and skilled in performing - the RNY. Hmmm ... it's actually kind of weird. Some people know me from when I was at a healthier weight (but not in a healthy relationship with food, either) in my early 20s, and they're kind of ... relieved? Which is annoying. Those that know only fat me are more straight-forward celebratory. But many people just don't comment on it. People who know me well say it's funny how I still look like me, just a lot lighter. You know what the weirdest thing is? People you know passing by you on the street, not recognizing you. It has happened more than ten times now. -
Bipolar and gastric bypass
ShoppGirl replied to A-Rae's topic in GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)
I decided on the sleeve instead of bypass because I worried about the absorption of my mood stabilizer and antidepressant as well. Since then I have read many many posts on here of people on psyc meds that did fine post bypass as well. From what I have learned it is mostly the extended release medications that can cause issues post bypass and sleeve. Other than that. There are a few people that had to adjust doses up or down but I have yet to hear of anyone who says that they had to switch meds or anything like that. -
What I wish i knew before I had surgery
cheryl o replied to Shineaiggy29's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had gastric bypass, Nov 1st. What i wish i knew was how bad and frequent the constipation is, because of the high protein. And the pain it causes in your chest if you eat one bite after the other. And spacing out your vitamins. But i dont regret it, after surgery you look at food differently and everything you were taught with the dietician makes sense. Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app -
February 2022 Surgery Buddies
MimmyMim replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We really are surgery twins! I am just outside of Atlanta and am scheduled for surgery 2/3. (That is assuming Anthem and Northside can figure out their differences by then.). I finished my requirements in November. I am in day 8 of a liquid diet and and down to 303. My highest weight was 330 this summer; 316 when I saw the surgeon in October; and 312 at the start of the liquid diet. Good luck to you! -
Hi! I am 3 months out of my gastric bypass surgery. I did very well with my pre op and post op diets. I've lost 35lbs since my surgery on 9/29/21, and 51lbs all together. I've had a hard time figuring out what to eat since I've been on regular food. Some days I do ok but others I end up eating what's there and having dumping issues. I've also been hovering between 206-210 for the last month or so. If anyone has any suggestions I am more than willing to try them! Sent from my Pixel 3a using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hi everyone again [emoji3059] I have now had my first appointment at spire and they have recommended that I have the bypass and not the sleeve due to my age. Has anyone had this procedure? How are you finding it? Anything you think I might need to know before going ahead? Thank you for any advice you send xx Sent from my SM-G980F using BariatricPal mobile app
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February 2022 Surgery Buddies
tywonsgirl replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m scheduled for 2/7/22 here in Texas. My doctor doesn’t require the pre-op diet. My hubby just had his sleeve done in November and he is down 50 lbs. I’m super excited! -
When did you start eating fruits? (Carbs content)
DaisyAndSunshine replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Hmmm your numbers are almost double than mine lol. Though I am just finishing my month 2. I ahve tried upping my calories, but I usually fall between 750 to 850. I can't go beyond that. Plus with bypass pouch is little smaller than sleeve, so that kinda makes a difference in the quantity. My carbs are usually similar in number to protein. So between 70 to 80 gram (net would be 50 to 60 usually)! -
hi i,m looking to hear form anyone who has been to turkey for gastric bypass surgery and it has been a success, form start to finish good hospital, good surgeon aftercare etc thankyou in advance!
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Surgery Scheduled Thursday Jan 27
catwoman7 replied to RAD1127's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
only about 30% of us dump (I've never dumped - and I know a lot of people who haven't), and even if you turn out to be a dumper, you can prevent it by limiting your sugar intake (or for some people, fat - some people dump on fat). So yes - it's a potential complication of bypass, but the majority don't experience it, and it's controllable if you do. So I wouldn't worry about it too much. Also, I think that flatulence thing isn't very common, either. And the scars are tiny - smalller than VSG scars since they're not pulling anything out. I really can't see mine at all anymore. You'll do fine! -
Surgery Scheduled Thursday Jan 27
Wildncurvy69 replied to RAD1127's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I go this Friday for mine. I'm not really nervous that much. They told me comparable to my gallbladder removal i had in 2018 & I had a hysterectomy back in 2007. I've had 2 c-sections too & had in 2006 cosmetic surgery for a tummy tuck & liposuction & breast implants which was extremely painful under the muscle! I was so crazy back then LL Cool J had a concert and I refused to miss it since was in 2nd row. Me, my pillow and sister went. Horrible chest pain you cannot even imagine me sitting there suffering!🥺🥺🥺🥺 I endured extreme pain so I can handle this one LoL! PROCEDURE: LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BYPASS & HIATAL HERNIA REPAIR APPOINTMENT DATE: FRIDAY JANUARY 28TH, 2022 ARRIVAL TIME: 06:30 AM PROCEDURE TIME: 8:00 AM -
Band to Bypass Surgery coming up...SCARED
Toomany#s replied to MaryRN66's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had the lap band in 2002, switched to sleeve because it was causing problems in 2009, now I’m working on the process for conversion to bypass. I lost a lot with the band, I didn’t really lose much after the sleeve due to stress, illness, etc. I’m committed to the changes and have lost 18 pounds since initial consult with the surgeon in September. The GERD issue is prompting the conversion surgery. I have one more pre surgery appointment left. I’m scared of both the pain and perhaps failing. Good luck to you. -
Surgery Scheduled Thursday Jan 27
RAD1127 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had sleeve surgery five years ago. Went from a high of 392 down to 315. I am 6’7” but still to heavy. Since Covid I’m back to 345. I know I need to shed pounds. My cholesterol is high and I am pre diabetic. On Thursday I have my Bypass surgery. Needless to say, im nervous. I know rare but I worry about complications but I believe complications from my weight outweigh it. Anyone else having surgery this week? -
Lunch idea after gastric bypass
Jennifer ortiz posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So I had gastric bypass surgery on December 6, 2021. After surgery I was sick throwing up a lot and very uncomfortable. Finally now I feel better again. Went back to work and finally started working. I don’t know what to eat for lunch. Since surgery I cook everything at home. I can’t eat food from outside food from restaurants make me sick.plus there is not many options that I can eat. Since having surgery when I go to work I stay all day without eating until I get home. Making me feel dizzy all day and with low energy. Does anyone has any ideas for lunch to take to work.thank you I would highly appreciate it. -
I finally did it my surgery was 01/17/22 in Mexico.. Post op bypass 8 days and feeling great my blood pressure is normal 1st time in a couple of years now
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It’s been 1 year today since i had RNY bypass surgery, i’m down 4stone 3 pounds, would like to lose another stone ideally but seems like i’m stuck at this weight have been for the past 4 month, can’t budge any lower, so happy with my loss though.
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Band to Bypass Surgery coming up...SCARED
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to MaryRN66's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Loridee, did you lose all of your weight while you had your band? Or did you have more to lose after you revised to bypass? And if so, did you lose your weight slower with the bypass? I'm in the process of revising to bypass from band. My band was removed 4/2021 and now I'm in the process of revising and I'm trying to get an understanding how exactly the bypass is different from the band. I see a lot of people saying it's different and better, but I'm still not exactly sure what makes it different and better. Other than the obvious lack of reflux a lot of banders experienced, myself included. -
Band to Bypass Surgery coming up...SCARED
loridee11 replied to MaryRN66's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I did band to bypass (band out about 5 months before my bypass). Bypass is SO much better than band. Although I did very well with the band originally, it got to where I'd wake up choking on stomach acid even when I was mostly unfilled. For the bypass I was fortunate to have a very easy recovery. I followed my Surgeons orders exactly, especially in the first couple of months. Drink as much water as you can (I found if I sipped everytime someone on TV or around me did or at all commercial breaks it helped in the early days). I also did lots of premier protein shakes (and still do green smoothies with protein for breakfast quite often) Once healed and on "normal" diet I found meal prep was key. I don't like to eat a piece of meat and veggies, but I do well with casseroles or stews, so I'd find and make healthy meals, portion them out in microwaveable bowls. I'd do 2 or 3 different meals each week (freeze extras if needed) then I just have to grab and heat and I got the right amount and good macro's. -
February 2022 Surgery Buddies
newyorker33 replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am scheduled for 2/1 to convert a 13 year old band to bypass in NYC -
Band to Bypass Surgery coming up...SCARED
newyorker33 replied to MaryRN66's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I am doing band to bypass on 2/1 and in same boat. Did band 13 years ago and was successful but has to come out due to complications -
Reached my target weight today [emoji3][emoji3]
LaChandra replied to jadepok's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats! So proud to see stories of weight loss! I had gastric bypass in October 2020, my starting weight was 330 lbs. and now I am 208, I feel wonderful, able to walk more, run more, and enjoy playing with my grandchildren, good luck everyone, its been a long journey, but a very good one, for me! -
Lots of complications after bypass..... anyone else???
jas84047 replied to Lem32's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep, I've had tons of problems after my bypass. Had it in Oct and have basically been throwing up everything since. I've had 3 EGDs and found a huge ulcer at the anastamosis, hernia and severely malnutritioned. Was admitted to the hospital for a week on IVs and had a feeding tube placed for 3 weeks until I pulled it out. I'm going on 4 months of hell. I have to do weekly bloodwork and 6hr long Infusions of potassium and magnesium because they're so low. My protein is low as well but strangely not too bad. I regret this so much & at this point Dr's are considering reversal. Sent from my SM-G986U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Hey There! Any December 2021 Surgery Friends?
Glenda medley replied to armartin98's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Do t be terrified! The surgery is easy. Just follow your doctor orders and you will be fine. I had the bypass December 17th, and have lost 20 lbs since then.
