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OK, that could be normal, then. While our bypasses are different, the change in the intestine is a bumpy ride for a while. I could eat everything right after I was cleared for solids. I've gone far more low-fat later on, otherwise it's disgusting to me. Etc. Monitor the situation, but don't stress, I what I'd say. Maybe someone else knows more!
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Disgust to food
skinnyqueen22 replied to skinnyqueen22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Thank you so much for this. Yeah, our bypass is usually 3-4x longer than you guys', so that would make a bunch of sense. I'll ask about RH!
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Lots of complications after bypass..... anyone else???
Babin.jessica1993 replied to Lem32's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm so sorry your going through this. I also had surgery on 11/22 and then Friday after Thanksgiving was super sick. Called ambulance Saturday at like 5am and ended up being rushed into a second surgery for an internal hernia repair and a bow obstruction caused by one of my stitches popping from my bypass surgery. I need to go get my blood drawn too because my numbers are off. Co2 is low and my anion Gap and potassium are High. Our bodies went through a lot having two surgeries. Do the best you can, follow your discharge instructions and listen to your body. Goodluck!! -
Lots of complications after bypass..... anyone else???
Lem32 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HI all!!! So I had my bypass on 11/17/21 a few days after I started getting really nauseous and couldn't eat of drink. The Friday after Thanksgiving I begin throwing up massive amounts of blood and clots. My surgeon rushed me to ER. They did a CT scan and everything looked good. They admitted me and started fluids. over the next week I had an endoscopy and a text on my gallbladder. The endoscopy showed no new blood but my stomach lining was VERY irritated. The gallbladder test showed it was not draining properly. He decided he was going to remove it. At the same time he was getting concerned because my numbers were out of whack and my protein levels were dropping. They put a central line in and began feeding me TPN through it. Gallbladder surgery went well and he was very happy he removed it because it was very distended. I was discharged a week ago with TPN. So now I am home with my central line and TPN every night. I still can't really eat anything and even drinking causes me pain and nausea. Anyone experience ANY of this??? -
Family Doctor Referral Advice
Sunnyway replied to SueAll's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Do you need a doctor's referral? I just called the clinic on my own and made an appointment. I told my primary after I'd already been in the program a few months. He was totally in favor of getting a revision and has been very supportive. -
mine isn't chronic, but I was experiencing occasional reactive hypoglycemia (RH) when I got to be about two years out (it'd hit me about two hours or so after eating - not all the time, but enough that i knew something was going on and had a complete work-up). My PCP recommended eating something about every three hours - preferably a protein - and if I DID eat a carb, to be sure to pair it with a protein. Seems to have helped - I rarely have that issue anymore. btw - if yours is due to RH, that's not unheard of with bypass (not sure about the mini version of bypass, though...)
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So after a year and a half now today is the day I go for gastric bypass surgery at 7am today scared and my anxiety is a bit high but I'm ready its been a long road im ready for a new me Sent from my SM-A426U using BariatricPal mobile app
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November Surgery Buddies!!!
MaryTranski replied to Tristenhilpert97's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi everyone I am waiting to be scheduled for the gastric bypass not sure when I will have the surgery but I am super excited an can’t wait to shed these extra pounds. -
Before revision surgery
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Is there anyone who has had gastric bypass and has dreadlocks???? I am doing a lot of my end to try and combat hair loss as best as I can. Making sure I’m getting my protein in, other supplements, and collagen, etc. I know hair loss is a part of the surgery but I’m doing what I can to minimize it when I get to that point. I am only 3 weeks ends right now. My dreadlocks fall between the middle of my back and my “bottom.” I was wondering since our hair doesn’t require a lot of manipulation if the hair loss is the same of us. I just wash my hair and keep it up in a bun yo lessen the manipulation. I saw one YouTube say she didn’t lose her locs but she lost her edges. I know everyone’s experience is different, but wondering if I would have to cut off my locs. Thank you in advance for your responses. 💛💛💛💛
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Does anyone else have problems with eating breakfast???? I still have a protein shake or smoothie for breakfast. I can mix my vitamins and supplements in with my shakes first thing in the morning. It is my hardest meal to get down. I even struggle to drink water first thing in the morning. Today is officially 3 weeks for my since gastric bypass. It literally feels like my pouch is closed early in the morning. I have never thrown up or anything. It can about 1.5 - 2 hours to get down a 8-10oz shake. Has anyone else experienced this???? I don’t have this problem any other time of day. Only breakfast. Thanks in advance 💛💛💛💛
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I'm scheduled for RNY bypass on December 22nd! Currently suffering through the liquid diet and counting down the days!
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Hi all I am due to have my bypass surgery on 4th January and am ready to start my liver reducing diet. I was due to see the dietician tomorrow but she cancelled due to illness. So far all I have had is one zoom call with the surgeon and two letters, one confirming op date and one for the now cancelled dietician appointment with some info on the pre op diet. I have read through this forum and notice that people have had pre op bloods, had to lose weight to have the surgery, had to see the psychiatrist, anaesthetist etc. but I have literally seen nobody and my op is in 3 weeks! I am paying privately for the op, so not on the nhs, and it with a reputable company but I’m just finding it odd. Is this normal for such a huge operation when you pay privately? Feels strange to me
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learning to let go of old eating habits
Sunnyway replied to butterflywhisper's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
30 years post RNY, I still (rarely) get dumping syndrome from too much sugar. My upcoming revision will probably make that more likely, although I'm pretty committed to abstaining from sugar for life. If I go off the rails, I have to expect retribution! Dumping is so unpleasant that it is "good" because it teaches you what NOT to eat. -
RNY 21 years ago looking to revise
Sunnyway replied to Karen Dean's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I think it will be a piece of cake compared to my 1990 RNY. It was open surgery. I have a scar from below my sternum to my belly button. I was in ICU 2-3 days and in hospital for a week, then off work for another 4 weeks. I was given no nutritional advice or counseling. I saw the surgeon once before surgery, on the day of surgery, and two weeks later for him to check the stitches and remove the drain tubes (3 weeks of drain tubes!). In ICU I had a nasal gastric tube and IVs--nothing by mouth. On returning to a regular room I got clear liquids for a couple of days, pureed/soft for a couple of days and, get this: I was given solid food within 7 days of surgery. I was given a one-page low calorie diet and told "don't throw up". No wonder I blamed myself for the failure of the procedure. For 30 years I assumed that I ruined the RNY because I had thrown up too often. It was not until I had an EGD that I learned that the staples dividing the pouch from the stomach gave way due to peristalsis of the stomach. My surgeon told me that around 75% of the bypasses done back then failed for this very reason. He specialized in bariatric revisions during his residency and 1/3 of his current surgery is for revisions. He's reassured me that the new laparoscopic incisions and robotic assisted protocols are far superior, that the possibility of staple failure and leaks are minimal and would be found quickly. Because of my age (73). I'll stay two nights in the hospital instead of the usual 1 night. I think I'll be in good hands and make a rapid recovery. I have every intention of driving to my 2-week follow up visit. -
9 days PO VSG- Hunger? Reflux?
Guest replied to DarkSoul's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you do end up there, consider this: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7378100/ And yes, I'll sing the praises about mini gastric bypass / OAGB / omega loop from every rooftop I can find. -
9 days PO VSG- Hunger? Reflux?
DarkSoul replied to DarkSoul's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yea..... this has been a 3 year process. He did a endoscopy and colonoscopy beforehand; and determined because i didn't have damage or Barrett's he would do the sleeve.. I also think it's because he doesn't fully believe in me? One would think a starting weight of 429 would warrant bypass( along with many chronic illnesses including PCOS) But here we are.. i see a revision in my future to reach a goal weight of 200 or below. I will make sure to bring that up and post op on tuesday; although I am not even seeing him, just his NP [emoji19][emoji849] Sent from my SM-N986U1 using BariatricPal mobile app -
RNY 21 years ago looking to revise
Guest replied to Karen Dean's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
In terms of weight loss on average, the mini gastric bypass is more aggressive (the name comes from it involving less re-routing of the intestine; it's not a great name to be honest ). Weight loss from primarily malabsorptive procedures seem more durable in the studies, too, which is why I wonder why they don't look into it more when it comes to revisions, specifically. -
RNY 21 years ago looking to revise
Karen Dean replied to Karen Dean's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a full gastric bypass which I think is the next level up from yours? So I think any further malabsorptive procedures would not be possible as the intestinal routing for a full bypass is more aggressive. But I will look into the other suggestions with my surgeon. -
RNY 21 years ago looking to revise
Guest replied to Karen Dean's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I'm definitely not qualified to know what's better for you, you and your surgeon are. I was just curious if malabsorptive procedures were even considered. I know the UK does a lot of mini bypass these days. -
RNY 21 years ago looking to revise
Karen Dean replied to Karen Dean's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Not sure I can have another procedure I had a full open RNY, so I guess a mini bypass would not be a thing? As for the other surgeries you mention, never heard of them! -
RNY 21 years ago looking to revise
Guest replied to Karen Dean's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Just curious; is nobody suggesting the mini gastric bypass (or other primarily malabsorptive procedures like BPD-DS, SADI-S etc.) for revisions? Results in scientific studies are very promising specifically on revisions. -
RNY 21 years ago looking to revise
Karen Dean replied to Karen Dean's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Sunnyway I shall watch with interest how you get on post op! I am just researching at the moment to see what my options are. I have been in touch with a surgeon who wants to do the tests you mentioned, which should tell me where I am and what can be done. Thats so sad that your bypass failed and you had to wait so long to find a resolution to it. Mine was successful until I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos and then all the running I did and exercise just stopped. Depression hit and bam regain!! Like you I have tried many diets of the past few years and they work for around 21lbs and then nothing. Not sure if its because of the lack of movement or an altered digestive system. Who knows?! As we both know weight is a very complex and frustrating subject. Good luck for the 21st, let me know how you get on. -
One Year With Mini Gastric Bypass: My Journey, Thoughts, and Tips!
Guest replied to a topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
Awesome! Again, interested in how long they made your bypass (if you know)?
