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which surgery did you have? A lot of bypass patients have to take B12 and D3 in addition to their multi (we don't absorb B12 well because of our lack of intrinsic factor, so we have to take it via sublingual tablet or injection, usually - so that precludes whatever is in the multi. Also, our vit D requirement is higher than what is in the multi). I don't think sleeve patients, in general, need quite as many vitamins (although some clinics have both kinds of patients on the same regimen) there may be some bariatric-specific vitamins where you don't have to worry about all these additional supplements - but check. You can compare what's written on the bottle to this list from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (you have to scroll down a ways to see their requirements): https://asmbs.org/app/uploads/2017/06/ASMBS-Nutritional-Guidelines-2016-Update.pdf
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I have struggled with weight my entire adult life. I’ve yo yo dieted...lost and gained over 100 pounds 3 times. Just before turning 50 I decided to give it another go in trying to lose the weight once and for all the traditional way with a naturopath and a personal trainer. But if that didn’t work I made a promise to myself that, I would go for the gastric bypass. It took about 2 years but I was successful with the weight loss, and once again lost 100 lbs. Unfortunately a few years later, slowly but surely the weight came back. A number of reasons precipitated that including the fact I wax dealing with a lot of stress and depression associated with getting a breast lumpectomy because of a suspicious biopsy. It was not cancer, but because of it I’m considered high risk. By then I also experienced a lot pain due to osteoarthritis of my knees. So much so that I now require a knee replacement. Unfortunately my weight would make, not only the surgery, but the recovery difficult and complicated. Not only that, I have high BP. At 54 with retirement fast approaching i felt I was running out of time before other health problems came so I decided to keep my promise of going for the surgery to give myself a chance to have a long active, healthy and adventurous retirement. Had my surgery March 29th and not looking back! I should have done it sooner but so grateful now!
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My bypass was scheduled for April 21 and I was slogging through my pre-op diet... then today (April 15) I got a call from the surgical scheduler, all surgeries have been cancelled due to the COVID surge here in Michigan. 😭 Honestly, I get why it had to be done but I've been waiting six months for this surgery. I was mentally prepared and had work time-off all arranged... I'm tempted to drown my sorrows in pizza! Anyone else had this happen (this year or last year)?
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My bypass was scheduled for April 21 and I was doing my pre-op diet... then today I got a call from the surgical scheduler, all surgeries have been cancelled due to the COVID surge here in Michigan. 😭 Honestly, I get why it had to be done but I've been waiting six months for this, I was mentally prepared, and had work time-off all arranged... I'm tempted to drown my sorrows in pizza!
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When you have a distal bypass more of the intestine is bypassed than a Proximal Gastric Bypass. If more of the intestine is bypassed then more weight is lost through the process of malabsorption. So it's kind of in-between a proximal bypass and duodenal switch.
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Excess Weight- success or not?
WishMeSmaller replied to Baba Raba's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Interesting! Per a Peterson Method calculator, my ideal weight is 145. For the OP, my stats are 5’8” with starting weight of 264 (before starting pre-op diet, AND my highest weight), so pretty close to your stats. I did have bypass rather than sleeve due to pre-existing GERD. Based on the Peterson Method ideal weight, I have lost 104% of my excess body weight at my current weight of 140. I am a bit over nine months post-op. My weight is not entirely stable yet, so I expect some possible additional loss followed by a bounce back of 10-20 pounds, which I understand is common. -
it's actually spelled "distal". I believe it bypasses more of the small intestine than the standard bypass does, giving you more malabsorption.
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This is what my surgeon is recommending for me to do has anyone had it and what exactly is it I have not been able to find much information about it
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Any April 2021 surgeries?!
KatiePmbrtn replied to KidaandRoux's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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Weight loss surgery over 60
Sunny 22 replied to Ladidi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had gastric sleeve surgery at age 70. Due to sleeve not being done correctly I am having gastric bypass surgery at age 75. You’re not too old. As long as your health is good and you pass all your test before surgery. -
~Advice~ Sleeve To Bypass in 4 weeks
mae7365 replied to Tonya1986's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had bypass surgery October 2020, almost 6 years after I had the sleeve surgery. My revision was to resolve severe GERD, Esophagitis and Gastritis. I was overweight, but not in the obese range at the time of my bypass surgery. The recuperation for a revision appears to be very different from a "virgin" bypass and my original VSG. The biggest differences that I noted: 1.) no sense of restriction like I felt with the VSG 2.) I was hungry, unlike my total lack of hunger following VSG and 3.) I had very little pain after the revision compared to the pain I experienced after VSG. But everyone has different experiences and pain thresholds, so I can only speak for my post op experience. On a positive note, I've lost 47 lbs. since October and I feel great. But I could very, very easily "eat around" the bypass if I didn't make a conscience decision to eat healthy and exercise. Since weight loss is considered a ""complication" of my surgery, I am beyond thankful that I've been given this "do over". -
~Advice~ Sleeve To Bypass in 4 weeks
Tonya1986 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
i will be having my sleeve to bypass in under 4 weeks. what should i know before going into surgery? is the pain easier the second time? nervous but excited. -
I had mine for 10+ years and I lost about 80 pounds and mainly kept it all off but THE REFLUX after maybe 6.5 years of having it. Ugh. Crazy-bad. And it slipped once, which was just God awful. And I am pretty sure it was the cause of my hiatal hernia, which needed a MAJOR repair. I also know of several people who had enough of a food addiction that they were easily able to 'out-smart' the band. That being said, I thing until the addiction is addressed for these people, ANY WLS will ultimately end up as a failure... But, back in 2009, I was unwilling to get a bypass and VSG didn't really seem to be a 'thing' as far as I knew. At least that option was not offered to me. My surgeon tells me there are a several patients in his practice who absolutely love their band, even when it is giving them the same kind of problems I had with it and will not even consider removing/revision. So...go figure! Whatever works I guess
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I just had the Gastric bypass on 4/8 as well. I am struggling with just getting fluid down at this time but in time it will be better. My doctor called in a stronger anti nausea medication so I am hoping that will work. Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app
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your experience is common. A lot of people (maybe most?) have had them removed and have revised to sleeve or bypass.
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Nervous to take the plunge
just_Rach83 replied to sassfordays's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My mom had gastric sleeve 8 years ago and my aunt had gastric bypass 12 years ago. My mom wasn’t very successful due to underlying health issues that didn’t make themselves known until she was post-op. My aunt lost over 150 pounds. I researched for years and would bounce back and forth with the idea to go forth with it and I’d always back out. I finally decided that for my health and my children’s sake, this would be the best option for me. I would have mental talks, and journal about my ideas and thoughts on surgery, the pros and cons, what I needed to do to prepare myself and my family. I talked it over with the adults in my family and then talked it over with my kids, because it will affect them as well. When I realized the support I have that will improve my success rate, I couldn’t back down this time. inhave one more dietary appointment before I can schedule my surgery and I couldn’t be more excited. Yes, it’s scary because it’s such a major surgery and many things in your life will change. I have two of my friends who now are going through the process as well and we will be each other’s coach and accountability partners. Remember, those leaps thats are the scariest are usually the ones most worth it. -
8 months post op and still always hungry...
WhatATool:-) posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had RNY gastric bypass in august 2020. It’s true what they say, that wls is just a tool and you’re still going to have to work hard to get to your goals! But I’m super surprised that my hunger levels don’t seem to have changed very much. I feel hungry every couple hours, when I was hoping to be one of those people who didn’t think about food very often. My weight loss has slowed because of this, so I’m wondering if anyone else experienced this and has any tips. Thanks!- 1 reply
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i'm scheduled for April 19th for a lap band removal and a gastric bypass. It doesn't feel real to me yet. i have so much stress at work and home right now. i start my liquid diet tomorrow... 7 days out.
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Body image issues worse after surgery
1000islandgirl replied to Lg111's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had surgery in November of 2020 and I'm 32 lbs away from my goal weight of 175lbs. I can relate to what you are talking about. I am way smaller than what I was and I have pictures to compare myself to but it isn't how I "feel". I still feel really big and sometimes feel very bloated and puffy. I think I really have a distorted view of my size. My boyfriend tried to help me with my perspective when we were on a hike this past weekend. He very discretely and quietly showed me women who were larger or smaller than me. Friends in WLS please don't think we are judging these people. He was only trying to give me a visual perspective of my journey so far. He also reminded me of times we went hiking in the past and how I would sweat profusely and be out of breathe and so very tired when we finished a hike. It really helped me realize that the main reason I did this was to get healthy and my size or number on the scale doesn't matter. It only mattered that I was able to continue to do what I love (hike) more easily and with greater energy so that I could better enjoy this hobby with him. -
Hi everyone. I had gastric bypass 2 years ago and have gone from 299lbs to 178lbs. I am able to see that I am smaller than before but I have become more and more obsessed with my weight and the fact that my BMI of 30 is still obese and can’t help to feel like I failed this surgery. Prior to my weight loss, I dreamed of being under 200lbs but now that I am here I can’t help but be so disappointed of how big I still am. Anyone else suffering from this?
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Any March Surgeries?
Yaas BRAVE ONE replied to Hopefulin2021's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ended up in er after passing out from dehydration I’m on iv fluids also I was put on oxygen and I was on purée stage can’t even get food down even when I went to my appointment I felt soo dizzy I literally pass out I regret having this sleeve surgery I wasn’t prepared mentally and 3 weeks post op wondering if it will get better please guys I’m hoping and praying been crying everyday wish I had my old stomach back but what’s done is done I have to take another month out from work I told my surgeon what happen I see him this week what I told him what percent of stomach u remove he said 60 percent that’s not bad but still not well good luck eveyone who successfully had there sleeve and bypass -
Any March Surgeries?
ThanaK replied to Hopefulin2021's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just going into week 3 now too. I’m so sorry to hear this. Although so far I feel relatively fine after the gastric bypass, I’m not unfamiliar to post op complications from major surgery so I can relate. Hope you get some relief and resolution to your situation soon! 🤞 -
Surgery Scheduled and Telling No One
Kikikayaker replied to ShanIAmVA's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
. You might lose the weight quickly and this may trigger questions.... I had the surgery last November. I am down from 210 and am now at 148. I had diabetes, but that is no more. It is a life changer, the surgery. LIFE CHANGER. The medications are a thing of the past. It is wonderful. It isn’t easy, it is not easy at all. It is hard, and you will need a support system. Sharing this with the right people (not everyone, but the right people) will be the best thing for you. I will not forget the week before the surgery, the surgeon asked me if i will be back for the surgery. I couldn’t believe he was asking me this. I had gone through so much to get the approval, the classes, talked with psych, spoke with my husband, my children, my support group, studies everything. He said 40% of the people don’t come back. They decide against it last minute. It is a life long game changer. But, it will change your life. I wish you the best in your choice. Share this news with those who will be supportive, will cheer you on, bring you broth, and hold your hand when you can’t sleep because you are exhausted and cranky and can’t fall asleep (you will have those nights in the beginning). And then you will start to really live, and see how wonderful your life will be. -
Cancer survivor mother of three married to a super hero. Had the trifecta of surgeries.Gastric bypass, hernia repair with the galbalbladder removal.Gestational diabetic that never left, and lingered since 1996. Max weight was 210 and at 5’5 was making things pretty tough. Surgery was 11/12/2020. As of 4/12/21 weight is 148. Weight goal is 132.
taken on the Rainbow river on kayak,
