Search the Community
Showing results for 'november bypass'.
Found 17,501 results
-
Extreme stress with weight gain 3 years post op
GradyCat replied to lulu06's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Okay, I can totally hear you on this. Same thing here. I'm 3 years post-op. COVID and life wreaked havoc in my life, lost my 16 year old fur baby . . . 2020 and 2021 SUCKED! But I finally saw a sign that said, "Remember why you started this." and it hit me - - - I had to get my health back. I was embarrassed by my weight gain because after WLS and reading some of the forum posts where people gained weight back, I thought "Oh! I'll never be one of THOSE people!" HA! I am! But I finally found light at the end of the tunnel on November 22nd. Something finally just clicked in my head. I started going to the gym and I've been 35 out of the last 40 days. I joined Weight Watchers two weeks ago and as of this morning I've lost 3 pounds. I have depression, which it sounds like you probably have after all that you've been through, and I see a counselor every 3 weeks. We do online video conferences. It's very helpful to talk about my stressors and fears. You are NOT a failure! Forgive yourself, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and join me on a journey to refocus on our weight in 2022. -
Okay after a long and hard 3 moth decision I've decided to get the bypass after I read about the side effects of my GERD possibly getting worse even cancerous. Anyways my question is when I'm losing weight how do I prevent myself from getting excess skin?
-
How did you figure out if you had dumping syndrome?
Arabesque replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not everyone dumps. Think it’s less than a third of bypass patients who do. So odds are you won’t dump or it may only happen with excessive sugars or fats when you can’t manage your intake. Many of us are advised to avoid breads, crackers, etc. & only reintroduce them from maintenance. Even if they are allowed on your plan doesn’t mean you can tolerate these types of cabs yet. They can be too heavy & are too filling which is likely why your restriction kicked in. -
Do You loose weight slower
Neubian60466 replied to Neubian60466's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
That should be told to the revision patients, and maybe it is but it wasn’t told to me..If that would have been explained to me my expectations would be different.. “catwoman7” what is a virgin bypass? -
Do You loose weight slower
catwoman7 replied to Neubian60466's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
35 lbs in two months is a lot more than I lost - and I had a virgin bypass and weighed almost 400 lbs. And yes - revision patients typically lose more slowly. -
Freaking out about pre-op testing not done yet
Michelle2022 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I’m in the pre-op phase for gastric bypass and am freaking out because I thought my pre-op appt was next Wednesday (1 week before my surgery) but it is this Wednesday. I still have to get my ekg and X-ray done and have the results for that appointment or I may have to reschedule my surgery. How long will it take to get my results to the surgeon’s office if I can somehow miraculously get the tests done tomorrow? Anyone have ideas of how to get the results quicker? Thanks! -
Maybe you're a mobile user so you can't see this, but if you fill in your profile with height, weight, etc. it's easier for people to respond to you. 600-800 cals/day with a mini gastric bypass sounds very low, but again, you could be 4 feet 10 and then it might make sense. Remember, at least for the first year or so, depending on food you eat, we malabsorb calories, too. Much more than RNY patients, who malabsorb up to 150-200 cals/day (no specific studies on a calorie amount exists for MGB patients, but it's a lot more than RNY).
-
Do You loose weight slower
Neubian60466 replied to Neubian60466's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
To be honest with you I thought with the bypass it would fall off, not realistic huh.. lol my surgery date was on the 8th of Nov and I did not loose but about 7 or 8 lbs pre surgery. I didnt understand that either didn’t cheat or anything so this whole journey has really got me baffled -
I had mini bypass on November 25th. So I’m 5 weeks post op. SW 237, CW 217. I’m around 600-700 calories a day and only losing 2 pounds a week for the last 3 weeks. Is this normal?
-
i'm pre-op, for the second time
Bmordan replied to gabbykittyvsg's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too was sleeved but 9yrs ago. I have major Gerd to the point it makes me throw up. I just found out I have a small hiatal hernia. I went for a consult and the surgeon suggested revision to bypass. I lost 100 pounds after being sleeved but have gained about 70 which sucks. How much did you lose and regain? I hope to fix my Gerd but also lose at least 50. I heard it would be a slower processes since I’m still limited when eating. -
Do You loose weight slower
Neubian60466 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had revision surgery on Nov.8th sleeve to bypass due to Gerd and a Hiliatal Hernia. After doing some research it suggest that revision patients tend to loose weight at a slower pace than other weight loss patients. Has anyone else heard that? I’ve lost a total of 35lbs since surgery and Tuesday will be 2 months. -
Hello had gastric bypass surgery 17 days ago now now I have a kidney stone is this normal to get after that surgery so painful Sent from my SM-A426U using BariatricPal mobile app
-
Hey There! Any December 2021 Surgery Friends?
Lindsayleigh86 replied to armartin98's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had gastric bypass Dec 28 -
I had surgery in November. I had 4 pieces of a sushi roll for dinner one day. It didn’t bother me.
-
A couple of weeks ago I got sick, probably a stomach virus, but I had been having gastrointestinal issues (diarrhea) on a different diet, that I'm going to post about later, so I decided to give Weight Watchers a try. I didn't realize that they have just revamped their program and released a new iteration of it in November 2021, so my timing was pretty good to start the new program. It's taken a couple of weeks for my body to adjust after reintroducing carbs again, but I'm starting to lose weight now. I did WW way back in 2006 or so and was successful, so I thought I'd try it again. PROS: well-balanced meals without restricting certain foods, easy-to-follow, easy tracking system for daily points, allows flexibility On this new version, Personal Points, you take an assessment online and it asks you if you're diabetic, what types of foods you typically like to eat, what your rate of activity, is and it calculates both your daily allotment of food "points" as well as generates your own personal list of "zero point" foods. So my list of zero points may not be the same as yours. On my list, I can count eggs, grilled chicken, corn, and of course non-starchy green vegetables as zero points. I like the bar code scanner that scans grocery store packages and converts it into points for you and also they've got just about every restaurant imaginable in their database with associated point values. Is anybody else here doing Weight Watchers? I'll keep you posted on my progress.
-
Anyone develop Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR or Silent Reflux) after Gastric Bypass?
ClareLynn replied to yesno789's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had this diagnosis pre-surgery, it wasn’t a complication from my duodenal switch (SADI). I do not have trouble breathing really, except when I drink and then bend over or lie down. Then the contents of my stomach often come up and go down into my lungs. When that happens I can hear a crackling noise when I breathe and have trouble taking deep breaths. I avoid this by cutting off drinking about 30 minutes before bedtime and sleeping on an incline. I have read here often that gastric bypass should help with reflux. I’m sorry that you developed it even with the “right” surgery. -
I'd factor two things into this thought pattern if I were you: The way RNY - and to some extent from what I can gather - MGB patients truly get into regain is by eating quick sugar. Fat is literally the opposite of quick sugar. You'll have to learn what fat does to you, and if you're lucky, your bypass will tell you it doesn't want that much fat, which will turn into a natural preference for a moderate - not low, not high - fat intake. If I were you, I'd add protein (15-20g) + healthier fat to get more calories (say, up to 1000). Or even better - think about something you'd enjoy eating that isn't quick sugar. Maybe some light mozzarella with salt and a quick drizzle of olive oil? I love that as a snack and it's perfect in macros. The enjoyment of whatever you add is important. If it feels like sucky diet food, you'll stop doing it. So really be honest.
-
January Surgery buddies
CowboyKurt replied to Tinats's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all, New to this site. Looking to gain and provide support. I am scheduled for January 13th for my Gastric Bypass. Today is my last day of solid food prior to the surgery. -
Anyone develop Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR or Silent Reflux) after Gastric Bypass?
yesno789 replied to yesno789's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you for your reply. How long has it been since you had the gastric bypass and you were diagnosed with Silent Reflux? My ENT said it takes about 3 to 4 months for symptoms to be treated. Do you have somewhat difficulty breathing at times? -
I have finally been diagnosed with Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)/Silent Reflux with my ENT Specialist about 3 weeks ago after suffering from a lump in my throat and tightness in throat which results in somewhat difficulty breathing. I have been having these symptoms for at least the past 4 months. I had visited at least 6-7 medical professionals (none of whom knew why I was suffering from these issues) before finally being diagnosed with Silent Reflux (difficult to diagnose). It is different to GERD (normal reflux) in that I do not have the classical reflux symptoms of heart burn, indigestion etc. I even had a gastroscopy (camera down my esophagus) to confirm it is not GERD. Has anyone ever developed Silent Reflux (LPR) or had any symptoms of a lump in your throat or somewhat difficulty breathing? It is best diagnosed by an ENT wherein they place a camera through your sinuses and it goes right to where your voice box is. I had the gastric bypass in 2019 (I initially had the gastric sleeve in 2013, but it was converted to Gastric Bypass in 2019). I am now on Somac (PPIs) twice daily for a minimum of 4 months in order to stop any stomach acid entering my throat and airways. It is a lengthy process to treat silent reflux. I would appreciate if anyone whom has had similar symptons and/or being diagnosed with silent reflux could let me know. Thanks everyone.
-
Eating with bypass vs lapband
catwoman7 replied to Juniper123's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
actually, most of us don't dump. About 30% do. It CAN involve vomiting, but it more commonly involves chills, sweating, racing heart, and diarrhea. It can be controlled by limiting your intake of sugar (or for some people, fat) you will definitely feel less restriction from bypass than you do with lapband, from everything I've read. But you'll still feel it. Your "full" cues might be different as well. I feel kind of a pressure in my chest, and that means that if I don't quit eating, I'm going to be sorry. Others' have cues such as sneezing, hiccupping, or a runny nose (although cues like pressure are more common). I rarely vomit any more - but yes - I will if I ignore my "full" signal and keep shoveling in the food. That's what (usually) keeps me from pushing the envelope. -
Eating with bypass vs lapband
Juniper123 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’m trying to wrap my head around eating with a bypass versus a lapband. (I currently have a deflated lapband, I’m hoping for revision to a bypass when the lapband comes out.) After eating a small amount with the lapband, I felt literal restriction. And if I overate, I vomited, almost immediately. I understand that with a bypass, since your stomach pouch is so small, you feel full quickly. But from what I’m reading, you don’t usually vomit if you eat too much. Rather some people “dump,” which from what I’m reading happens internally and out the other end. What I’m having a hard time understanding is how you feel full and are forced to stop eating if there is no restriction and you can get down whatever you want, with the consequences only coming later, no vomiting. Do you feel so full from the smaller stomach area that you just can’t fathom eating more than you should? Is the dumping consequence so severe and regular that you instinctively don’t eat enough to cause it ever again once you experience it once? I was successful losing and keeping off 60 lbs with the band. Mostly because I either ate small enough portions to avoid vomiting or because I vomited if I ate too much. I’m trying to wrap my head around what eating (and overeating) will feel like with the bypass and without the restriction of the band. Any experiences you are willing to share? -
I am close to the 3 year mark post bypass. At times I am able to eat 1.5-2 cups of soft food like a smoothie or soup in 15-20 minutes. However a typical meal of 2 oz meat and half cup of veggies so 1 cup of solid food is all I can eat. I can eat either 2 eggs or 1 egg and 1 piece of toast or a pouch of high protein oatmeal. Only my spouse knows about surgery and others have made comments about not eating much but I say I just had a meal or snack etc and I guess it looks ok. I am planning on attending meals with unknown coworkers. It will probably be lunches and dinners for multiple days in a row. So what tips do you have so I can explain why I eat so little? I don't want people to think I have an eating disorder. Do you have tips like moving the food around to make it look like you ate more? If you order a meal at a restaurant the portions are huge and it looks like I took 2 bites (when I may have only taken 8 anyway). How do I handle it?
-
Sleeve vs Bypass concerns
Flab-U-Less Forever replied to ht1976's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started out wanting the sleeve. I had some acid reflux (aka indigestion) but never took anything for it. I decided to take Tums every time I experienced it and was AMAZED at how much Tums I ate. I guess I never really realized how often I had it. I talked to my doctor about how much reflux I actually had and we switched to bypass instead. -
Issues after surgery! Kinda regretting it
Sweetiepie85 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my surgery on November 12. At first everything was going smooth, speedy recovery and all. But after a while. I started having issues with keeping food down, it started feeling stuck in the top part of my stomach. Constant neasua everyday. Im also spitting up this white foam everyday as well... And now it causing me serious depression im scared i wont go back to normal. I have lost 65 pounds since the surgery but only reason why i dont eat much its impossible. Im sick of vomiting everyday or the stomach pain.
