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Reflux just a few days after Bypass
KettyLiz posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey all - I've been lurking on the forums for a while here, but I just had surgery a week ago and I have a question. I had GERD prior to having gastric bypass, and I understand that for many people, GERD resolves with surgery. However, tonight I had a tiny bit of heartburn happening. I used to have intense reflux if I didn't take my omeprazole, and this was just a fraction of that, but it still irritating. So my question is - did anyone else have reflux this soon after bypass surgery? And if so, did it ever go away? Say, when your waist got smaller and stopped putting pressure on your stomach? Am I doomed to keep having reflux if it is popping back up this soon? -
Just noticed my hair is coming out more. I have lots of hair so I'm not worried but wondering if my fellow November banders are seeing the same thing.
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Lots of good info on the Post op boards for beginners http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/762-post-operation-gastric-bypass-surgery-questions-answers/
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Changing my mind between sleeve vs bypass
ChunkCat replied to BlahAndMore's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When we submitted to insurance we weren't sure which procedure we were going with (the doctor needed to talk to my gastro doc) so we just submitted for the bigger procedure (DS), knowing we could downgrade if needed and insurance would be easy to run through again. I don't think you'll have much of a hold up unless the doctor doesn't do the bypass surgeries? Congrats on deciding which surgery is right for you!! -
This was my frist ever knee problem, and I know that down the road somewhere I will need knee replacement, but I want it with my own surgeon at home. If lap-banding is easier than the knee surgery (which was a pice of cake for me)....I awoke with I'm hungry, thirsty and have to go the bathroom (although not in that order) I'm going to be OK. This surgery did not bother me at all as I have no problems with a general anesthesia, and because I've had 5-way-bypass surgery (which I think is the worse surgery you could possibly have) I'm pretty pain tolerant, so I'm hoping all goes well. Strangely, I'm not nervous about the banding at all...the 18th can't get here quick enough. I do feel better knowing I have the forum to turn to if anything goes wrong though. This is one great source of info and friends. God Bless, Dody
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Revision Band to Bypass
Bariover54 replied to Jim1967's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi, I had my lap band put in 2007 and I’m getting it taken out on February 6th along with bypass surgery. I never really lost weight with the band, always stating around my original 220 range. This past year I put on over 30 pounds, I’m sure because of inactivity ( the heat living in South Florida last summer) and new pain medicine, Gabapentin. I don’t have any advice, but I do wish you well and best of luck. -
Oy Vey! What mixed signals!
MrsGamgee replied to KarenLR75's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It sounds to me like he would really benefit from attending an info seminar. He may be more inclined to accept info about how WLS actually works from a medical professional. Having your primary support people on board is important. And your question about hair loss... I don't know that there's a real difference between those who get the sleeve vs. those who get bypass. One of my SIL had sleeve, the other RnY and both lost about the same amount of hair. I had RnY and am on track to lose a bit more hair than either of them. I think genetics and protein consumption play significant roles. My personal outlook on hair loss is that if it means my co-morbidities are brought under control and/or eliminated, then I can live with less hair for a while. Me bald is better than me missing limbs due to diabetes or dead from a heart attack. -
Wondering how much extra I have to pay to get the band removed. Thanks -
I had RNY November 2016 and I still gurgle.
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Are the Side Effects worth it
ziahmama replied to Brooklynqueen77's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
hi the side effects are worth the wt loss.i do not have pb so far but i be careful not to overeat too much.pb is a productive burp where you spit up excess food less forceful than vomiting.the shoulder pain from gas is pretty much all the pain i had from lapband surg but it hurt bad on and off for about 6 wks,pain med help. no one will force u to have a g bypass my bmi was high also because i'm 5'3 but i had the band and i have lost 45 lbs (15 prior to surg) i was bandded 11/27/07.i was able to do nromal activities by 7days post op but some people do better. -
Hello All, I am new to this site and I am happy I have found it. I plan to have my surgery in next 2 months once I get my date. I do have concerns about... PBing... what exactly does that mean?... What can I do to not loose all of my muscle tone? How much pain are you in the day after surgery, i live upstairs and want to know can I climb them. what is the real recovery time.. can you really go to work in 3 days. ( I have a desk job). My BMI is at 50 and I am 4'11 / 232 will they force me get the gastric bypass, or should the 2 week liquid diet beforehand help? how bad is this gas, and does acidophillus help? I see alot of people take activia... also what exactly is w/ the pain in your shoulder.. does that last forever? I mean are the sife effects really worth the weight loss? I have my consultation with my Doctor next week and I have Oxford health insurance, does anyone have them, or has anyone been banded by Dr. Christine Ren? from NYU Medical Center??? She was on Oprah. and she has done thousands of procedures... I would love to know more about her.. Thanks in advance
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Fear is getting the best of me.
Ginger Snaps replied to Tear Bear's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I agree with all the above. I'm a month out from bypass and I never feel hungry. I eat by the clock, trying to get in my Protein (60 g per day) through small "meals" throughout the day. I call them "meals" because it might be the three tablespoons of Better Than eggs that I'm eating scrambled now for Breakfast, or 2-3 ounces of low-fat lunch meat, or a 1/2 cup of turkey fat free chili. It's amazing how little food it takes to make a "meal". I loved to overeat -- the only head game I feel going on right now that's like what I felt before is this dang cupcake thing -- when I was alone at the house (usually a Saturday afternoon), I'd go to the grocery store and buy a package of 12 of those little miniature butter cream icing cup cakes and eat all of them. Now, every time I was in the grocery store they are right there staring at me (by the front door so I can't avoid them) and my mind says -- Hey... cupcakes! I walk away because I know I don't want to go down that path again and because they'd probably make me sick anyway, but my brain still talks about them. Other than that, I really don't feel any cravings for any of the old foods. Bread doesn't sound good, chocolate has no appeal... my tastes haven't changed but I'm not driven by the cravings for those things. I think the doubts you are having are SO NORMAL! None of us felt in control over our eating or we wouldn't have had surgery. But you see so many successful people here who have gained that control and you can be one of us too! Best wishes. -
I think im the Biggest one here! :-( My Introduction
burnsun replied to KRZYGIRLNSTL's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Krystal- I wish you luck in your journey! Ihave four children and live in the STL area too! Thank the lord our zoo doesn't have many hills, I am forever pulling them in the wagon there (we moved from TN and our Knoxville zoo is on the side of a small mountain - ok large hill) I hope you get your call back soon. An aquaintance of mine just had the bypass, (I tried to explain the benfits etc- but insurance only paid for this & they appoved her plaxzstics already too- oh to have her policy on that). The docotrs here are really great, but I went to Mexico and am so happy weith my loss. I am really doing great (or so everyone tells me) Wishing you the best! -
Yep! Whenever the scale stops moving down or starts to move up. That's when the bypass looks like a more attractive option because it does a little more work for you, in the beginning. There is work to be done when you have the band. It's not just having surgery and you start losing and keep losing. With the band you are more involved in the process of weight loss. Which is GOOD. The "why" you packed on the weight is very important and you have to change those behaviors as well as having the band as a tool. I think for most of us bandsters we made the decision to go with the band because we wanted to loose the weight and keep it off. The keeping it off is the hard part and the band gives you the time and learning opportunity to make the lifestyle changes that will stand the test of time and life's challenges. I 'm sure you've done the research into the difference between the band and bypass. The pro's and con's of both and found the right fit for you. Knowledge is very powerful in helping to make you feel comfortable with your decision. Good luck on your journey.
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Hi every one. I am new to this forum, my suegery is schedule for 12/11. I have been optimist until last night when I started having double mind about the procedure. My greatest fear is not been able to loose my excess weight which is about 130pounds. This fear has pushed me to think that bypass might be better for me. I am willing to make changes in my lifestyle but I have tried so many things that failed. Did anyone have this feeling?:biggrin:
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Bandsters...wish you did Bypass instead?
BarbraJean replied to a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi there, I was banded on June 28 and my weight loss has been 34 lbs. I have seen a lot faster weight loss on this site and slower. It really depends on how well you choose your food. If you eat chinese, pizza and burgers it will be pretty slow. However, my Dr. has told me by about 2 years both banding and bypass have lost about the same amount. The lap band does not have a lot of the potential side effects that can occur with the bypass., and the recovery is faster!. I think my weight loss is slow because I haven't really attempted to stick only to low cal foods. The amount I eat is considerably less so the weight is coming off regardless. I need to add some exercise like walking as I sit at a computer all day. I was approved for bypass and I chose to pay $12000 for banding instead. I don't regret the banding. Hope this helps out. -
Bandsters...wish you did Bypass instead?
dietfailure replied to a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I also have my first dr. appt. on 9/12. I am not sure what surgery is best for me. My intention is to have the LapBand. I am afraid to get the bypass. I have several family members in the medical field and they have all told me to do the LapBand. It seems that patients w/ByPass have chronic stomach pain. Have you heard anything different or been given some advise from family? -
Confused whats better the sleeve or bypass
thinoneday replied to ladybashful's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I chose the sleeve along with DH, we chose together. . .i had researched all the different wls and the sleeve seemed the most safest, economical and ideal. . . I really like the idea that once your healed you can literally eat whatever (within reason of course) and still lose weight. . . sorta like eat and go. . . with RNY (bypass) you have your plumbing rearranged and then have to watch everything going into your mouth or you pay the painful price of dumping syndrome. . . with the band, you spend money with fills/unfills, risk infections at the port site, and possibly end up in the hospital with slippages and so on. . . the sleeve to me is the way to go. . . the choice is yours and good luck with you decisions -
So what's with all the gas
mountainmomma replied to BgB9's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HA!! Your Dr told you a story, I have a friend that is 6 years out from Bypass and he still has gas . Gingersnaps are a less expensive cure for the stinky. Basically when you chew up your food really good like they tell you to, it is being processed in you body, Thus whatever you eat is gonna be gassy, Make sure the Gingersnaps have real ginger in them. It only takes about 2 a day. -
Surgery is always as risk, no matter whether it's outpatient or not. I did ALOT of research before I chose the band and I'm so happy I did. I'm not a doctor, but most of the research I found said that approximately 1 out of every 350 people who have Gastric Bypass die vs 1 out of every 5,000 people who have the Lap Band. But keep in mind EVERYONE has different medical histories and ailments. Just continue to communicate with your husband, and show him how the benefits of surgery outweigh the risks! I wish you much luck:) -Maggie
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I had my band placed last year on Oct. 28th, 2010. I have lost 56 lbs since surgery. I started experienceing some hair issues, loss and breakage about 45 days ago. I take Biotin 6000mcg per day and have been for the past 3 weeks. My hair and nails are looking much better. I am taking bebeautiful a GNC chewable product. I did a lot of research before choosing a product and most of the reasearch says in order for Biotin to be effective for rapid weight loss you need to take at least 6000mcgs per day. These chewable squares are 3 mg each or 300mcgs so I take two daily, along with 1000 mg of CA and my Multivitamins. I know they say that lap bands may not need as much Vitamins as Gastric Bypass and Sleeve patients but my experience has been that if we do not get all our protien in on a daily basis we have the same issues as other rapid weightloss surgeries. Hope this helps you, Good Luck. and great job on your weight loss to date.
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Onederland I've made it!!!
atgoalgal replied to Desiree1970's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congratulations! That is incredible news! What a great gift for the holidays. You mentioned that your weight loss is slow, but just perfect for you. What an important lesson. Those of us with bands usually have slow weight loss - especially if we compare ourselves to bypass patients, but we learn how to use the tool along the way, and can achieve, lasting sucess. (see my success story 3 1/2 years...). It's not about rapid weight loss, it's about achieving and maintaining a healty weight for the rest of our lives! You go girl!:thumbup: Sending holiday cheer your way. Gloria -
What is dumping exactly?
Jachut replied to ChrisW123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its symptoms such as nausea, chills and shakes that occur when a whole ton of sugar and fat hit your circulation too quickly. it happens to bypass people becuase of their missing intestines, the stuff doesnt get broken down/absorbed gradually, it suddenly hits the intestines and boom, straight into the blood stream. not something a bandster needs to worry about although people with blood sugar issues and diabetes can also get this occurring. Easily avoided by not eating sugary/fatty foods. -
High BMI and choosing the right procedure
4MRB4PHOTO replied to brandeett's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My BMI was 48 when I started the pre-surgery diet (at my peak, I was a little over 50). Both procedures are effective. The Roux-en-Y (bypass) is a slightly more so with overall weight loss at the 2 year mark (the weight loss initially is faster, but the overall is only a little better). It is also more effective for people with diabetes and a few other comorbidities, based upon studies I read. Also, if you have gastric issues, this may be the better choice. I personally did not want my intestines rerouted and did not like malabsorption associated with the bypass procedure. From the studies I read, the small percentage of greater excess weight loss and improvements of comorbidities was not worth that for me, that is why I chose the sleeve. The flip side is that ~85% of my stomach had to be removed -there is no free lunch (pun intended). Research both types extensively, consult with your surgeon & PCP to discuss YOUR medical history so the best choice is made for you. -
High BMI and choosing the right procedure
Babbs replied to brandeett's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Honestly? And I know sleevers are going to hate me for this, but.... I believe a bypass is best for those with a higher starting BMI. Weight loss is faster, and there is more information out there about long term success. From what I've seen from my own observation on these forums,(so take it with a grain of salt) people who've had the sleeve and start at a higher BMI struggle to get to their goal weight. You rarely see over 150 pounds lost with the sleeve. I'M NOT SAYING IT DOESN'T HAPPEN, but it's rare. And many gain weight just after a few years when they do. I tend to see more bypass patients getting to and maintaining goal weight more successfully, including my husband who had the bypass 9 years ago and has kept all but 20 pounds off. I think the sleeve is more ideal for people starting at a lower BMI. Like I said, my own research, so take it with a grain of salt. But go to the bypass boards and then the sleeve boards and see for yourselves.
