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Depression after surgery?
PapillonMomma replied to GreenThumb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m a bypass person. So sick of some of the bitterness but high hopes about a month out!! Did you have bypass also? When? How are you doing? -
Hello Amy, I experienced that same sensation. My bypass was on the 7th of May. The first post-op day was smooth, when they brought me my medicine cups and water and a schedule to record my intake/times, I had no problem getting my fluid in. I kept wondering, shouldn't this be more difficult? After I came home, my head hunger and my ease of swallowing continued. On my 5th-7th post of day, my experienced fullness for the first time. I thought I was going to vomit or die, it was so uncomfortable. Now even sips of water, protein shakes, and bites of yogurt fill me up immediately. I have chalked this up to a couple of things: 1. Anesthesia and the lingering after effects allowed me not to feel the restricted stomach size, and 2. Now that I am off my pain medication and anesthesia including and pain blocking they may have performed during surgery is out of my system. My honeymoon period with my new pouch is over and I treat (her) very kind. I have eliminated anything but my protein shakes (2 oz feels like a Thanksgiving dinner) water, and yogurt. I am learning more about my body tha I ever have. I cannot drink milk or dairy products without much regret. Sugar-free anything is also an absolute no-no for me right now. I move onto pureed food later this week and I can't wait to see what other fun and interesting things my pouch has in store. One trick I have always used in dealing with any unpleasant experience is to maintain a curious mindset. My new digestive 'engine' went from diseil to electric so I am learning an entirely new owner's manual. Lean and clean fuel. Sent from my SM-G998U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Do you have much heartburn after bypass?
loridee11 replied to Katja's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have heartburn post Bypass. My surgeon says its rare (bypass is actually a cure for people with bad heartburn) but it does happen. It's not as bad as before surgery and I manage it with 1 pepcid in the am. -
Depression after surgery?
catwoman7 replied to GreenThumb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't remember if you had bypass or sleeve, but with bypass, you do need immediate release meds. Extended release don't stay in our pouches long enough to do their thing. you should physically be able to take pills the regular way at a month out. I was able to take mine (except for two of them) as soon as I got out of the hospital. After about three weeks, I was able to take those two the regular way, too -
hello, I have never done this forum thingy b4 !! but here it goes i had sleeve surgery in 2015 at Kaiser went very well .. So point is that i don't have Kaiser any more and i have to get a revision due to acid damage now!! i have IEHP insurance can anyone suggest a good bypass surgeon ???? PLEASE HELP!!
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What was your tipping point?
catwoman7 replied to 3tallwomen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
P.S. as far as eating, you'll be pretty restricted the first few months - esp the first few weeks. But at some point, you'll be able to enjoy most or all of your favorite foods again, just in smaller portions. No one would ever be able to tell I had gastric bypass surgery at this point. I don't eat a lot - but I really don't eat any differently than my never-been-obese friends who are always watching their weight. At restaurants I'll order an appetizer and eat that. Or else I'll order an entree and take half of it home. Pretty much what many of my female friends do... -
May Surgeries - check in!
Pumpkindarlin replied to ChunkyCali's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That’s my day as well! Except I’m getting the actual gastric bypass. I’m pretty nervous are you? I haven’t lost much weight on the liquid diet yet. And I haven’t cheated, in fact I’ve done nothing but drink those shakes, 4 a day sometimes 5. -
What was your tipping point?
njlimmer replied to 3tallwomen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This was my tipping point. About a week after my 47th birthday, I skipped the pre-diabetic stage and went straight to a diabetic. Had my bypass on 3/3 and follow-up today with my endocrinologist. My A1C went from 6.8 to 4.6. I am now officially cured of diabetes. My cholesterol went from 218 to 104. I've lost 83lbs since my diagnosis in October. I've never really had high blood pressure, but this morning it was 105/65 which is lower than my normal. I feel the best I have felt in a few decades. -
Your surgery sounds very interesting. I had revision surgery from sleeve to bypass on May 10th. I didn’t realize how hard the surgery would be. Instead of 3 hours it took 6 hours. The Doctor found so much scar tissue he had to do the bypass a different way. I was out all day the 10th and don’t remember anything until sometime the next day. I was so confused and saw and thought things that weren’t real. My oxygen level was very low which I guess caused the confusion. I stayed at the hospital until late Wednesday evening. I feel like the left side of my stomach has been punched a hundred times. It was a horrible experience. I was sent home with very mild pain meds. The pain was non stop. I called the Doctor and he gave me something stronger which helped. My throat was so sore. It was like the worst sore throat ever. The tube was too large for my throat. They had to find a smaller tube that would go down. I’m feeling better every day but still sore and extremely tired. I’m tired of liquids this is my 3rd week on just liquids. One more to go. I miss food. It’s really a withdrawal. It’s getting better. I keep thinking one more week and I can have something different. The new journey had a difficult start but I know it will get better. I’ve lost 26 pounds so far. That’s the good part.
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Hey everyone! I’m coming to ask out of desperation. I’m almost 3 years post op gastric sleeve (in July). I had my second child (the only post op child I have— my first was preop) in November 2020. Previous to pregnancy I had been maintaining a comfortable weight for myself and was so happy with where I was. I did great throughout the pregnancy and had only gained 25 pounds and then on week 37 my weight shot up SO fast.. to 44 pounds gained! Turns out I had to deliver immediately due to blood pressure (which I had never had an issue with in my entire life). fast forward to two weeks postpartum I had lost 22 pounds. Great.. so 22 pounds to get back to my comfort weight. Easy peasy! NOT. I’m now 6 months postpartum and STILL have 22 pounds to lose. I have been tracking my intake meticulously. I even bought a new food scale thinking maybe my old one was wrong. I measure in grams mostly. I am eating 1200-1400 calories a day (I’m not breast feeding). I’m making sure to get at least 10k steps a day. And I am losing the same 5 pounds over and over again! I’ve tried basically eliminating carbs and intermittent fasting. I’ve tried adding more calories. I’ve tried eating less than 1200. And this dang weight is NOT budging. I don’t even know what else to do. It’s laughable at this point. If being meticulous and tracking every gram of food isn’t working— wtf is wrong with me?! I do have a 3 year follow up with my bariatric team in July.. but I’d like to be closer to my maintenance weight by then so they don’t freak out on me 🙄. has anyone experienced anything like this? I should note: I DO have an autoimmune thyroid disease— but according to bloodwork, it’s in my normal range. HALP!
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Revision to normal anatomy..
Regret2190 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi everyone I cant believe I'm here.. 3 years ago I joined this site, asking for advice how to tell my family about the decision I wanted to do to go for a gastric bypass.. 3 years later I'm here..I lost 77 kilograms , the first year was great. The second year was still great but I was starting to feel "weird", now after 3 years .. I'm sick. Very sick. I have early and late dumping, low blood sugar feeling throughout today, low blood pressure throughout the day, tingling hands and feet, extreme fatigue. I have cramps and pain that I have never experienced in my life. My bones, my muscles and nerves. The worst is waking up everyday with dizziness and fuzzy feeling in my head, that gets worse after drinking and eating. Besides that, I can't regulate my normal body temperature anymore. There is so much to speak about and write about my symptoms... There are multiple causes that this can have which I personally find unlikely. They said I'm stressed and anxiety, depressed which can cause these symptoms. I know that this has a factor but not to this extent. After that , I had the vaccine , they say its unlikely. I'm suffering for the past year off and on but the last 7 months I have been suffering more. Every day is hell. To make a long story short, I want to go back to normal anatomy. I want to undo my surgery , hoping, it will get rid of my symptoms. Now this is a big and dangerous surgery. They say you can get gastropersises , gerd , intestines problems etc. But living like this is pure hell.. no life. My symptoms are leading my life, I'm not living my life. So who else has done this or contemplating? I'm willing to do whatever it takes at this point because I'm done.. I'm done with suffering Thanks for reading -
May Surgery?!
Losing in in 2021 replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
What is a mini gastric bypass? I’m going from band to bypass on the 19th. Good luck! -
Lying about not getting surgery is awful
PapillonMomma replied to GinormousReislin's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I really think that it takes a lot of strength to go either way. I have mostly been straight with mine different groups and they have told me how wonderful it’s been for someone they know. I have had the unique experience of having renal cancer surgery to take out part of my kidney and then by bypass. With mental illness obesity and height -there is still shame and stigma. Anyone who says it a cheat or a quick fix -I immediately ask them how they came to that conclusion considering it makes life very different for the person who gets surgery, that their digestive system is rerouted and that success demands a significant change in lifestyle. I tell them I am very interested in knowing their why? Usually gets the point across. I learned a long time ago to just flat out lie about depression and anxiety because you would be treated more kindly if you said you had cancer, after having both simultaneously I can say this is true. I love when bigger people are happy in their own skin and it doesn’t cause them health issues or body image issues as long as we are not glorifying either extreme is what I’m after. How about we glorify normally average ? -
Scheduled for 31 May, revision from band (placed in 2004) to mini gastric bypass. Started my pre-op diet this morning. It's going to be a rough two weeks, but I am ready!!
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Had Gastric Bypass on Jan 2015, Just had a Overstich revision surgery this Tuesday May 11. I was in some pain and was tired the first few days. I was on a clear liquid for a week and now on full liquids for 3 weeks, than eventually soft foods. I was fine the first few days but now feel weak, exhausted, headache. Not much hunger just sick feeling. I did not have to be on a preop liquid diet but I did cut down some. I basically went from two thousand calories to like 500. Tryin my best but this is harder than my first surgery. I'm in Michigan. Will keep you guys updated, I have to do this regardless!!! Good luck you guys!!! Sent from my SM-A215U using BariatricPal mobile app
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NONE. ZERO. NADA. NIX. Best think I have ever done!!!! And why the bypass and not the sleeve? I lost 83 lbs on the sleeve (took one year) and it's been fantastic on so many levels. In fact, I am 67 years old (10 years out) and take no medication (I was on cholesterol and blood pressure meds) and I feel great. I wrote a book called Queen of Crop about my first year (one chapter for each week). It was a grand adventure. I am now in the process of writing Queen of Crop - Ten years after. Because I have gained 15 lbs of the 83 I lost. But seriously, I felt so FREE from food and diets for so many years. It's a personal decision of course but I will tell you, for me, best decision of my life!!!!
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May Surgery?!
Losing in in 2021 replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
May 19th. I’m getting a revision from band to bypass -
Do you have much heartburn after bypass?
Tracyringo replied to Katja's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I still have GERD after bypass and take 60mg Dexilant !!! Nothing else works for me. I have to take have the capsule in the morning and the other half at night or I am on fire -
May 27. Gastric bypass. My family is not on board but I am going forward.
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Hello June surgery buddies! My gastric bypass is scheduled for June 18. I have my pre-op appointment for labs and to meet with the dietitian and psychologist on June 2 and I start the liquid diet on June 11. My surgeon has patients do a full liquid diet - just Clear Liquids and four Protein Shakes a day, so I’m a little worried about that but I figure I can do anything for one week. I’m so excited (and more than a little nervous!) now that I have dates for everything - it just makes it seem so real. Looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you!
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So sorry for your loss. Be careful with alcohol. I was revised almost a year ago and I rarely drank but it has developed into something else. It is not the same as before. The bypass has changed the way alcohol effects me and its more or less instant relaxation/gratification? I really cant explain it but I can tell you its no good. I do realize that some bypassers will still have no issues but I am not one of those. I start therapy soon. I had to reach out before something terrible happens. Good luck to you
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Good Morning fellow Feb bypassers I hope everyone is doing good. I have to say i am really happy with my results so far. The weight loss has been great (78lbs), As the time goes by I notice the little things that I can do now that I struggled with before. I cut the grass yesterday, before I would be winded and have to take some breaks and sweat my ass off, Yesterday was great, no breaks, no sweating and I could breath. I have a Jeep, I use to have to grab something to help me get in, i don’t now. I could go on on about the little things I’ve noticed. I still have 40Lbs+ to go and am looking forward to finding out what more I can do.. Mike
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Hello there, my sister had gastric bypass surgery about 3 years ago. She lost beautiful weight in the first year. She started gaining weight the next year. She continued to gain weight even though she went to dietitian control and tried various diets. She was already eating less, they tried even smaller portions with the dietician, she gained weight again. She can hardly eat anything now but still continues to gain weight. how is this problem solved? Has anyone had such a problem before, if it happened, and if ze was able to solve it, how could ze solve it?
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Considering revision
Coexister replied to Revisionist's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision from sleeve to a bypass and a hiatal hernia repair at the same time and so "yes" they repair hernia's at the same time. In fact I had the initial hernia repair while having the sleeve which failed and had to be repaired during the bypass - doing great after bypass. I lost more weight after the bypass as the body doesn't absorb as much and it is definitely a different "feel" than the sleeve was. The restriction is completely different for me. Foods again changed in flavor and things I liked after the sleeve, I no longer like after bypass. I am not one on those that throw up from overeating and am able to tolerate everything and so I have to be careful and "watch what I eat". The experience is different for everyone. If I eat too much it is more painful then it was with the sleeve and I don't know if it is because of the hernia repair that I can't throw up but it hurts extremely hard. Recovery seemed easier and maybe it's because I had been through it before? Fluids are much easier for me to drink. I too have an anxiety disorder and no the surgery does not fix that. I work with a psychologist continuously on my issues for the anxiety along with other issues I am dealing with and so yes you will need to continue therapy. Good luck in your journey. You got this! -
May Surgeries - check in!
Christina Mansfield replied to ChunkyCali's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello all. I am nervous and excited all at the same time. Surgery for me is next Thursday 20th May. Good luck to everyone we can smash this. I am having the gastric bypass xx
