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Mini-bypasser here! Note the following is not diet advice or anything. But. I'm a mini-bypasser as well as I said (I assume you are too, given the forum). We're a fortunate bunch, food wise: a lower-set pouch that seems to be less prone to intolerable foods than the RNY'ers' pouch, and our low-pressure pouch avoids many of the sleevers' problems. Our problem may be reflux, but I've continued on PPIs so I have no issues. I had those same fears as you do. I'm ... 9 weeks out today. I have had wine on several occasions by now (allowed from Week 5), I've had spicy foods, I drink coffee, I eat cheese. All I'm focusing on is staying under my calories, not getting wasted to lose control, and getting 100g of protein a day. No exceptions. Within those limits, I'm in charge. Oh, and I've been actively exercising since day 3 after surgery. Could I theoretically stick to a diet of veggies, lean meats and a little fiber-heavy bread? Sure. Could I realistically? Nope. Am I losing the weight I should? Yep. We're all different, we're all in different programs, and we all react differently to surgery. So far, I'm very surprised at how easy this is. It may come back to bite me in the ass, but I'm doing the best I can.
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Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
LindsayS0917 replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Are you going through the process again for the sleeve or bypass? -
Oh, me too! But I still hardly leave the house (because of COVID). It seemed like a weird time to do this in November, but it’s sort of working to my advantage. It’s easier to not buy clothes if nobody’s going to see me anyway! 😂
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Hypothyroidism and gastric bypass surgery
Maven replied to Castrad01's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi, I belong here too. After menopause, I found it impossible to lose weight. Just kept getting bigger and bigger. I had very small losses along the way but the slowness of the loss was so disheartening that I kept giving up and putting what weight I'd lost and some more on. I'm hoping the gastric bypass will allow me to actually lose weight and help me to not lose morale. So far so good. I keep thinking the weight loss will slow down - but actually, after so long with no progress at all, even if the weight loss is quite slow I'll still be happy. I feel hopeful for the first time in ages. My weight was starting to really affect my health. I just want to be healthy again. I didn't realise I needed to leave four hours between my levothyroxine and my vitamins. I've been using spray vitamins probably an hour to two hours after my levothyroxine so I've learnt something new here already. I shall change my vitamins to nights. -
Binder - any recommendations?
mae7365 replied to icandothis_gastricsleeve020221's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was given one after bypass surgery and used it the first week. I'm not sure why I was wearing it since I wasn't given one after my Gastric Sleeve surgery. The only time I found it helpful was when I went to bed. It allowed me to sleep on my side (vs. my back). I'm a stomach sleeper, but couldn't go there even with the binder. Not sure this helped, but figured I'd share. I personally wouldn't waste my money on one. I would never have used it if I hadn't been given one at the hospital. -
Having a low-pressure pouch as a bypasser, I am happy I can drink relatively normally. In the beginning I was worried it was too easy (as in "is my pouch too big?") but once I understood I'm not actually supposed to be all that restricted, I've chilled out. From day 4-5 or so I've been able to drink relatively easily, and I seem to have zero problems drinking a quarter liter at once (8-9oz) without pushing anything. I mean, it goes right through my pouch, so.
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Major Hair Loss
MsTexasOkubit replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m almost 6 years out Gastric Bypass I stay hungry a lot what’s does that mean? Plus I’m gaining weight back picking back up bad habits what can I do to get back on the right track??? -
Just an FYI, aug62012 (from here) is starting a February 2021 Gastric Bypass Supoort group on Facebook On another note, did my Covid test Fri and tomorrow I start my liquid only diet. Surgery is Thursday at 12:30
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Everyone's experience is different, but generally speaking, this is a very safe surgery with low complication rates. I'm 6.5 months post-gastric bypass and I'm doing great. I've lost 100 pounds since my surgery. I only had to spend one night in the hospital, and I had very little pain. I didn't need to take any pain medication, not even Tylenol, after I left the hospital. The gas pain was pretty bad when I first woke up, but it didn't last long. The first few weeks after surgery are the hardest, and a lot of people experience temporary feelings of regret at some point during that time, but once you get past the liquid/puree/soft stages and you start to see results, you will probably be very happy that you decided to have the surgery. Most of us are. Good luck!
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Pooping all the time now!
mae7365 replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If I have anything scheduled in the morning, I now wake up an hour early. That gives me time to have my cup of coffee then 30 minutes for morning bowel movement. It's clockwork since bypass surgery. -
[HELP] My Wife is questioning my need for Gastric Bypass Surgery :(
Hop_Scotch replied to Rob_Zak's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dr David Joseph did my sleeve he also does bypass, his office is in Newtown and from memory works out of about three private hospitals in NSW. I only had one recommendation but after my initial consult I felt quite assured by him. He also does liver transplants and I figured anyone who has the patience and skill to do that is going to do a good job of my conversion from a ESG to a VSG, and he did. Minimal pain (there was some discomfort from the incisions), very little gas, etc. Not very communicative in the months following the surgery but his office does answer questions if I have any, and I know from various reviews that if I had any issues he responses well. I travelled interstate and his office could haven't been more helpful in ensuring appointments lined up (particularly the initial appointment with him and the dietician, as well as the extra endoscope I needed because of my ESG. Assuming you have private insurance? I think out of pocket for bypass was about $4000, may have gone up by now though. Here is his weight loss clinic https://www.bodyfree.com.au/ -
[HELP] My Wife is questioning my need for Gastric Bypass Surgery :(
Recidivist replied to Rob_Zak's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, Rob--and welcome! All of that makes perfect sense! Just about everyone here has a very similar story of yo-yo dieting over the years and then gaining all the weight back--and then some. It's also quite common for our friends and family members to be very skeptical (or downright hostile) toward surgery and think that we could lose the weight for good if we just put our minds to it. We know better, of course. I'd say the best thing would be for your wife to learn as much about bariatric surgery as possible. Do you already have a surgeon in mind? Many of them have classes and information sessions that families can attend. My surgeon did, and that was very useful for my spouse to better understand the process and why it was right for me. If you don't yet have a surgeon, perhaps your wife could accompany you to the doctor who recommended the surgery. My primary care physician also recommended the gastric bypass for me, and I was quite skeptical at first because it seemed so extreme. He explained that I was very unlikely to lose a meaningful amount of weight and keep it off due to my history of yo-yo dieting. It sounds like your wife is not necessarily opposed to surgery, just uninformed. If you haven't already, you might want to explain to her what your journey has been like and why you think surgery might be the best option. It's really difficult for those who have not struggled with their weight to understand what we go through. Ultimately, you need to do what is best for you, regardless of what others think. It's wonderful if we can get the support and buy-in of all of our friends and family, but that doesn't always happen. You need to decide for yourself what will give you the best chance at a living a long and healthy life. Please keep us posted! -
[HELP] My Wife is questioning my need for Gastric Bypass Surgery :(
Rob_Zak posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Everyone, I am eligible for a gastric bypass surgery (Diabetic with BMI> 35%). I struggled my whole life with yo yo dieting and my doctor has asked me to consider the surgery.. I am really excited but my lovely wife is not very supportive. I read about the weight regain and I shared my findings with her. Here's how the conversation went: Me: "After the first 12 months (honeymoon period), the weight loss will stop and eventually I need to purely rely on the lifestyle changes to maintain the weight. I need to eat healthy (no junk food), exercise, drink my 2L water, sleep early ... otherwise, I might regain all the weight back!" Her answer was: " so if eventually you will have to adopt a healthy lifestyle, then why don't you do that now? .. Sure you will need more time to lose the weight but you will have to change anyway and this must be easier than going thru the pain and risk of this surgery" I am not good at making lifestyle changes (that's why i am obese !) .. if it were simple, then i would have lost the weight already .. i am afraid I do the surgery, lose the weight and then simply regain everything again .. Do I make any sense? .. Any advice? ☹️ Rob -
Pooping all the time now!
catwoman7 replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
no - although I've heard of bypassers with diarrhea, constipation is WAY more common. It's a chronic problem for a lot of us. do you think it might be something you're eating that your system may be rebelling against? Like some kind of artificial sweetener or certain carbs or something? -
I have started a support group on facebook for all of us February 2021 gastric bypass peeps. Message me and I will add you. My surgery is 2/8/21.... tomorrow😀
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Pooping all the time now!
HealthyLifeStyle posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am almost in my 6th month of post surgery for the bypass. I have noticed that my bowel movements have changed a lot since before the surgery. I used to be constipated all the time. Now I barely eat anything, and I have to go. Sometimes even in the morning when I haven't eaten anything I have to go. Has this happened to anyone? It is to the point where I can't even leave my house, because I am afraid I am going to have an accident. -
Welcome to the February Bypass club @Sandramarie1986, @aug62012 and @M4rlene ! Good luck to upcoming surgeries this week: 2/8: @Mrs A B. @Tink22, @aug62012 2/10: @conniejoy529, @LOLove 2/11: @mwd GOOD THOUGHTS AND CROSSED FINGERS FOR ALL OF YOU!
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Congrats Pkump! Glad you made it through... keep us posted on tips and tricks as the rest of the February Bypassers make it into surgery.
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Please bear with me while I ramble and get something off my chest. I started this journey with a gastric sleeve surgery July 2019 things went bad quickly I was vommitting uncontrollably and very rapid weight loss I started losing my mind and had little to no muscle control by September. After a severe fall I was put into a rehab hospital and they decided to change the sleeve to a bypass. The revision was done 2/2020. After the revision I was discharged to my home. I’ve started regaining memories and muscle control. By June 2020 I was able to walk independently (with a walker for balance) by September I was able to forgo the walker unless it was long distances. Even with this crazy pandemic I’ve been pretty upbeat and happy I am literally half the size I was when I started this weight loss journey. Yesterday I went to my obgyn appointment they were complimentary and saying how I don’t even look like the same person. Then I got my after office report. I always read over them in case there is something I forgot or missed. The first line goes this is an obese female.... damn I’ve seen that word with ever dr appointment for more than 30 years but it has never bothered me like it is this time. I mean I’m literally half the person I was before and almost died to get to where I am now what else do I have to do to get rid of that word?
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February 2021 bypassers?
Sandramarie1986 replied to TreeTrunks's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hello!! I just had my bypass on 2/3/2021!! -
I had the sleeve in 2014 when my heaviest was almost 300. Ive stayed pretty consistent at 160 until acid reflux got so bad my weight went up. With my new surgeon he informed me had the previous doctor asked about acid reflux he should have never done the sleeve. Turns out the sleeve makes acid reflux worse. I just had the bypass on 2/3/2021 to help with the acid reflux and I can tell you right from day one its already a huge difference. I dont have a constant burn when I drink water.
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Curious... How long before you could eat your first piece of pizza?
BigSue replied to FINFAN3DP's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes, you could use ground beef. Some people don't tolerate beef very well after surgery, so turkey is a little safer. I found a turkey meat sauce recipe that I love and I don't miss the beef. Regarding pizza... I am 6.5 months out and have not eaten real pizza since my surgery. Pizza is my kryptonite. Before surgery, I could not resist pizza. I ate a whole frozen pizza every week (Red Baron pizza, which is a bit smaller and lower in calories than, say, DiGiorno, but still, a whole pizza). Even when I was losing weight before surgery, on pizza day, I would fast the rest of the day just so I could eat that pizza. I cannot overstate how much I love(d) pizza. In November (about 4 months after my surgery), I had a chicken crust pizza. I bought a frozen one (Foster Farms) and split it into 3 meals. It was ok, but not great, and I haven't bought it again. I've heard homemade chicken crust is better, so I'll try that someday. I do occasionally make myself a tortilla pizza using a Mr. Tortilla 1 net carb tortilla, 1/2 ounce marinara sauce, 1 ounce mozzarella cheese, and 5 pieces of turkey pepperoni. 133 calories and it kind of satisfies the pizza craving. The good news is that I don't crave pizza nearly as much as I used to. Before surgery, looking at pizza, smelling pizza, seeing a pizza commercial, or even seeing characters on a TV show eating pizza would make me want pizza in my belly NOW. But I have found a lot of healthy recipes that I truly enjoy eating enough that I don't care about pizza as much anymore. I eat three meals per day and no snacks, so I have to choose wisely what I'm eating for my three meals (and one of those meals is almost always reserved for a Built Bar), and there are plenty of things that I would rather eat. I know you don't want a lecture, but I suggest finding foods that are healthy and delicious, and you may find yourself not wanting pizza as much. -
Can anything be done after gastric bypass
Chippywah replied to deannaculp's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
It is always based on YOUR anatomical structure, now, after your first surgery, but I actually HAVE had a TRUE RNY bypass, in 2003, that was "reversed/revised" 20 months later, due to a non healing ulcer, and major malnutrition. I ended gaining about 100 lbs back, and LOTS of gastric problems. I finally found a surgeon (actually in same practice as my original surgeon), that agreed to take a chance on me. He "bypassed my bypass" 8/17/2020. Said it was first one like that he had ever done. That was 50 lbs ago. So, YES, IT CAN BE DONE- IN SOME CASES. SEEK OUT PROFESSIONAL HELP. GOOD LUCK. -
OMG! I can't believe I found another "me"! I had first RNY in 04/2003, highest weight EVER was at least 275. Surgery weight was 255, maintained at 145ish, after plastics, UNTIL, I developed an ulcer at the anastomosis of stoma site. Long story short- couldn't eat/drink, ended up in hospital for almost 4 months, on IV Nutrition, lost down to 98 lbs. Had to have ulcer removed, bypass site was "altered"- 1/2005. Sooo many gastric issues developed over the next few years- histamine hernia, gastroparesis, severe GERD, adhesions, scar tissue, gained about 100 lbs- up and down, extreme PAIN. FINALLY, after 17 years, found a doctor that said he thought he could help. 8/2020 I had my bypass BYPASSED. Surgeon said that he'd never done a procedure exactly like mine, but, he felt like the bypass would give me the best chance at real relief. He was right. Im now down to 157 lbs, and feel great!! It CAN be done. Hasn't been easy. Definitely worth it!
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Did you have to pay anything with insurance?
Chantrella posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having bypass surgery March 3rd through insurance approval and when my coordinator called to schedule my consents. She said I didn’t have to pay a deposit to my surgeon because my deductible was met. When the scheduler called to schedule my appointment and pre op paperwork appoint for 2 days before surgery she did not mention I would have to pay anything. I just don’t want to get to the hospital and they want 4,000.
