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  1. Thank God! I finally figured out how to log on.!! I'm looking for a surgeon in my area on TN. I had gastric bypass in '03 and left the state of Ala. I never went for a f/u either. Now I've gained weight again and need serious help. I don't know where to start. I don't remember the doctors name who Fisrt did it. I'm willing to pay cash possibly. Just need to be sterned in the right way. Please help. I may not know how to get back However I will try to get back on here.

    1. karen_marie

      karen_marie

      Hey there! I see in your other activity that you had a consult on 9/1 in Nashville. How did that go? Wondering if they thought surgical intervention was recommended, or more one-on-one time with a nutritionist?

  2. How can I lose half my weight I am 52 years old I have arthritis I have COPD I have high blood pressure I have carpal tunnel and I get tired when I walk and it hurts to be heavy and I'm only 5 3 what can I do to get gastric bypass or anything to help me to eat less and don't cost me anything because I don't have any money all I have is a partnership health card from the government so help me and my daughter we weigh the same thing and we are the same height so what kind of help can we get to help us get our weight off so that I can be here for my grandchildren and she can be here for children their children I only two and three years old my last child 13 years old I want to be around from my family

    1. Fibro Queen

      Fibro Queen

      Have you tried to get disability with the COPD? Don't know what the limits are. I have Fibro and many other illnesses and know the pain of walking. Chronic fatigue, chronic pain, diabetes and high blood pressure to include a few. I start with very mild yoga. Stretching mostly, and 5 minutes of walking. After a couple of weeks move up to another 5 minutes. Use a walker if you have to. I do. It helps with the knee pain. Takes the pressure off my back and knees both.

    2. Apple1

      Apple1

      Check with your insurance. Many plans do cover the surgery. Praying for you!

    3. LadyLeo

      LadyLeo

      I thank you all for your information it is helpful and I will call my health insurance card thank you I appreciate your advice

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  3. I am 20 days post op. Yay! I notice I lost weight (expected) however because I can not lift weights, my arms are sort of hangy. I also haven't had the energy to actually work out, but I've been restless. I guess that's my body saying you should work out Cassy...right? I'm a bit nervous due to occasional lightheadedness which is due to dehydration. However, I feel I need to start working out now. I've never had any form of surgery until this Gastric Bypass, and honestly it threw me for a loop regarding my recovery. I've never felt so weak or helpless. Everyday I get better and feel better, but I have to do better with my water intake. My body is not use to not drinking water. I crave it, I just can't get it all in the way I want. I'm still on the pureed stage, but I don't think I'm doing this right. One day at a time right? :-\

    1. 120Cassy

      120Cassy

      My doctor said wait 6 weeks before lifting. I also have a weaker upper body strength area, so its my problem area. I expect my arms to be loose and hangy before I get to tone, but I have a feeling that it may be an area I may consider getting skin surgery for.

    2. Fiskgyrl

      Fiskgyrl

      Oh ok. That is something that keeps me from wls. Im trying to look at the bigger picture and focus on the health benefits. But I gotta be honest and say the fear of the loose skin haunts me. :blink: But I'm seeing that even if I somehow manage to lose weight without wls, I am still going to have a lot of loose skin. Thanks for sharing your progress

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  4. Today was my first appointment with Dr. Gandas @ AAMC.  I am fired up and ready to roll !!  I have to see a TON of doctors appointments to schedule tomorrow, and my goal is to knock them all out before my November appointment with my surgeon so his office can send my paperwork in for insurance approval and schedule surgery for late January.  Evidently, paperwork can go in before dietitian meetings are finished, but surgery date has to be after the last class meeting.  Surgeon seemed a little bored with the whole thing, LOL, we mainly talked about the work I do (energy policy). :-)

  5. Surgery was yesterday and I was scheduled a gastric bypass , but because of the scar tissue from my C-section 24 years ago . After my Dr.removed as much scar tissue as possible he was unable to perform the bypass. The sleeve was done and I feel 😊 hopefully I hold the water down so I can get to go home😜😂

    1. Ydiva1

      Ydiva1

      This morning I had a swallow study @ 8:00 a.m. to make sure there is no leaking inside my new stomach.

      The radiologist cleared me to go home so after Dr, Johnston checked the x-ray he came to my room and explain the 1st week consist of clear liquids for 7 days.I got back for my post-op visit on September 7th so he can explain the 2nd-week menu.🤸🏿‍♀️🤸🏿‍♀️🤸🏿‍♀️🤸🏿💝😍😜😻😻😻

    2. Ydiva1

      Ydiva1

      @chemica Melissa Campbell Thank you, Thank you Thank you !!!! Baby Girl you are on your way. i wanted the gastric bypass as well, but do to the amount of scar tissue from my previous C-section didn't allow it.My husband o.ked it while I was under anesthesia so when I came to he told me first thing. Don't worry you will lose the weight you want.At the time I made that decision I was 275 and the day of surgery I was 255lbs. That 20 lbs made a big difference and if I do everything I'm told to do I will have no problem getting to my goal of 135lbs.

    3. chemica melissa campbell

      chemica melissa campbell

      wow so that means if every

      thing goes true for me to do my surgery date is sep 20 which am down to 223 already

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  6. I am still waiting to be scheduled for my Gastric Bypass Surgery.  Can anyone tell me what I can expect to be felling after the surgery and how difficult it can be when it comes to eating and drinking?

    1. Edavis1124

      Edavis1124

      I just had gastric bypass about 19 days ago. I can tell you what I felt. Remember each person is different and each drs technique is also different. So this is from my experience. I hope it helps.

      My surgery was at cleveland clinic. My Dr uses some sort of block, so for the first 72hrs my entire stomach area was numb. Which made for lovenox shots easier and painless. I felt pain on the inside from the rerouting of my plumbing. It hurt a lot. I had kidney removed 2 years ago and the pain was worse then that. But I also feel because of this huge drug epidemic in my area, they are afraid to use a lot of post surgery meds. Which is sad, I said I will never have a surgery again. Not even skin removal because the pain wasn't controlled enough for me, so when I lose my 120 extra, I will be carting a deflated balloon. Sorry off topic.

      Start to keep the little medicine cups they give your pills is. As u will need to sip, no bigger then that all your protein and liquids from. I have had to force things down, because i didn't feel it. Set an alarm for every 15 minutes and then sip whatever is the choice of drink. It sucks but you will get used to it. And it will be second nature. But your body needs protein to heal, so sip up. Even if you don't feel it.

      Gas pain was huge for me after surgery and has taken a good 2 weeks to get rid of. I was swollen and huge. I slept sitting up. I got a bed wedge from brookstone, I used a coupon from bed bath and beyond, for 20% off and it was on sale, for 60.00, this saved me and I still use it. It converts into 8 different positions so you will still use it as you heal more. Walking was also very helpful with gas pain. Remember not too use a straw as it will put more gas in your tiny little crabby baby belly. My best advice is listen to your body and your Dr. Take it slow. You don't want a leak.

      I have had dumping 1 time ,because I got a high protein smoothie at the mall, and it still had way to much sugar in, so I paid that night.

      That's about all I can say. Is be patient and go slow. Pain is all relative to the person and subjective.i know that's not what you were looking for. Happy thoughts and remember people have traveled this road before and have done just fine.

    2. LouiseO

      LouiseO

      I had Gastric Bypass on July 14, 2017 and here's how I felt thereafter:

      • I never felt hungry therefore I did not want to eat...but had to. I still feel this way right now.
      • I was supposed to eat 3 meals and 3 snacks immediately after surgery, but could only eat maybe 2 meals the first week.
      • I don't have cravings for food. In fact, I sometimes feels disgusted when I see food.
      • My first 2 weeks diet consisted of a liquid diet. Weeks 3-5 is the puréed stage. Week 6+ will be regular food.
      • I had problems drinking water in the first week because I wasn't able to swallow. Now I am able to drink close to 60 oz.
      • I had gas pain in the first week, but that subsided in week 2.
      • I didn't feel pain where I had surgery, which was nice. All the incisions healed quickly.
      • I was constipated, which was a nightmare (you need to get your fluids in to avoid this problem).
      • I was very tired and napped a lot.
      • I was able to walk on a treadmill for 15-20 mins in week one. Starting week 2, I was able to walk 5 km /3.10 miles on a treadmill. I walk that amount 6 days a week.
      • I lost quite a few pounds during weeks 1 and 2 post op, but then stalled in weeks 3 and 4 (I'm currently ending week 4).
      • Although the numbers on the scale haven't moved much lately, I have noticed that my clothes fit better. I suppose I am losing inches which is pretty cool.
      • I do feel a little bit depressed when I don't see the numbers on the scale go down. I have discovered that I am impatient about my weight loss and this factor is playing head games with me.

      All the best with your surgery. Never look back and have regrets. Instead enjoy the new you!

  7. I had my 1st appointment today. Had kind of decided I would get a bypass but after meeting with my surgeon she said the sleeve is the best for me. Did not even discuss the bypass. Which is ok with me I was not set on one or the other wanted to rely on the doctor expertise. However I had a real set back.  I have to get a surgeon for my diverticulitis which surprised me and enlightened me. I knew I was having episodes way more than I should but did not realize how dangerous it is. So I have to go to a colon rectal surgeon to see if surgery is called for in my case.  So when I left I called and made my appointment for Thursday. If surgery is needed then it will set my surgery back 2 to 3 months. I think it may be a blessing I went there just because I didn't not realize of serious the diverticulitis can be.  So if nothing else I am grateful for that. But my journey has begun and it is so exciting and scary. 

    1. Newme17

      Newme17

      I hope and pray everything works out great for you! Congrats on getting your journey started too. Sometimes we start one thing and realize we need to take care of another (or a bunch) to get our bodies healthy again. Do what you need to to get everything working as it should or best it could. If you need to wait a few months, then it'll be a blessing due to just getting prepared and healthy altogether! 😊 Keep us updated! We're here to encourage and cheer you on!

    2. BayougirlMrsS

      BayougirlMrsS

      i know if i have to have WLS again.... (emergency band removal two weeks ago, after 8.5 years).... I'll get the Mini GB. I've seen too many people get the sleeve only to gain it all back

    3. Newme17

      Newme17

      I think with any wls you've got the chance to gain it back. All depends on your lifestyle afterwards. My sister had the bypass and gained everything plus more back. Didn't take care of issues and habits beforehand. My opinion, any can be successful. Just have to work hard at it still.

  8. Hi, all!  In April 2017 I learned I needed a hip replacement but could not find a surgeon to help me.  My BMI is too high making the risk of infection too significant for anyone to consider the procedure.  So, after being obese the vast majority of my life, here I am.  Time to face the demons.  :P 

    One of my biggest concerns is failure.  My father and his sister both had gastric bypass surgery and both are larger now than before their procedures.  

    I need to lose (and keep off) 85 lbs to qualify for hip surgery.  I've lost 24 of it so far, pre-op.  Ideally I'd like to eventually get below 200 lbs.

    Surgery is scheduled for 8/7.  Today is day 4 of a two week clear liquid diet (which is much harder than expected).  

    1. OutsideMatchInside

      OutsideMatchInside

      I had a friend that had RNY and never got anywhere near goal and has regained about 1/3 of their loss. They had surgery before I did. I learned from all of their mistakes, and that helped me not make those mistakes and be successful. So think about what they did, what they did wrong and try not to follow in those foot steps.

      The things I saw my friend do was, not follow the post-op food steps. Eat the same just smaller (that won't last with time), and fad diet instead of finding a sustainable way of eating for life.

  9. I am thinking of having a sleeve revised into a full bypass. Has anyone had that done? And what we're the results?  

    1. Sherrie Scharbrough

      Sherrie Scharbrough

      Are you having problems with your Sleeve? I personally haven't had any revision. But my hubby had his Lap Band for 13 years. It eroded into his liver and it was a mess. He was sick for 9 months with abcesses. Tried again 1 year ago but the scar tissue was amost solid on his right side so they did the Sleeve on him. I had my RNY almost 4 years ago. I have done well. I do hear of others having revisions so maybe someone will read your post. Good Luck

    2. PatsyDB

      PatsyDB

      No, no problems w sleeve. Just no more weight loss. Tho doing same things. So surgeon says revising to a bypass will get the ball rolling again. Thank you for answering!

      Pat

  10. Emilia Nolasco, cuando las enfermedades se van con la obesidad. Una vida Gastric Bypass México. #YoSoyGBM @_engdl.… https://t.co/diZ70YDLVg

  11. OK so it's been a while since I've been on here. I had a home sleep study November 18th on the 28th they called to tell me I was missing data from my belly belt (meaning it didn't register). I was told to reschedule the test for December 16th. Now I'm sitting waiting for these results to come back. I hope this is the last I hear about a sleep study. I started this journey on September 7th, everything was done by October 16th except the sleep study. I've taken it twice...it's just frustrating to know everyone has cleared and we're just waiting on this study.

  12. Well, I had my last diet visit yesterday and also met with my surgeon and signed the gastric bypass consent form! Time to wait for insurance approval, purchase vitamins and protein shakes/broths, and start getting prepared. I will likely be having surgery some time between February 5 and 16. Due to having surgery in a different city and staying with family for recovery, the only week I would be able to do in January would be the 15th-19th and that would require getting approved within the next 2 weeks, which isn't likely. So.... early February! Between 7 to 8 weeks from now. How did this happen so fast?! 

  13. juliarea

    Before

    Before gastric bypass surgery
  14. tracynicole5181

    Random Pictures of Me Before Surgery

    These are random pictures of me before my gastric bypass. Can't wait to add pictures to an after album.
  15. Celiac Sprue Disease patient scheduled for Gastric Bypass.  Learning to live Gluten Free, with a healthy lifestyle, and Bariatric Surgery = Better Quality of Life!

  16. Ok so I Had Gastric Bypass on Monday Sept 24, 2018. The Surgeon said everything went well and that I should be going home the next day.  The next day came and by abdomen was so distended I could hardly breath. I was up walking doing everything thing I was suppose to but it was literally the worst feeling ever. My abdomen was as hard as a rock. They kept me an extra day because the bloating was putting me in some pretty intense pain. I felt like I was 10 months pregnant. I guess it was because my intestines had not woken up yet from the anesthesia, to start the process of eliminating all the gas they pumped into me during surgery.

     However here I sit at home  Sept 27 2018 finally released still feeling full but defiantly not as bad as the previous 3 days.

    So I guess my question is. I have had nothing but water and watered down juice for my 3 days in the hospital. How it that I went up almost 5 lbs. Does anybody have any idea Why?

                                               Thanks Faith

    1. MG1776

      MG1776

      It is most likely just due to fluid retention from the IV, etc. Things will start to drop very soon. Just keep focusing on your recovery and sipping water/juices, etc.

  17. At 1.5 years post-op I'm currently going back and forth between 194 and 199. I would still like to lose 25 more pounds.

    In hindsight, I should have gotten the bypass. I fight with the fat person in my brain Every. Damn. Day! I am strongly considering a revision for reflux and to make eating sweets a punishment.

    I still feel fat, I still hate myself. People are nicer, men touch me 😳 platonically of course, but it still weirds me out. I don't do chips, bread or fries. I do eat ww toast and a taco shell on occasion.

    I still have restriction. The bad foods are the slippery ones... but, when you put your mind to it you can eat very little and feel satisfied. 

    I would do it again in a heartbeat. 💖

    1. tatasbegone

      tatasbegone

      Thank you for the update. I'm still on the medication at 9 months out but I find I can go a day in between without it now. My dr thinks I may be able to come off it totally after 2 years post op. It doesn't bother me much being on the meds and he says there is no long term issues with it.

      I should have reached out to you sooner. You seemed unhappy last time I messaged you. I wish you felt more positive about where you are. Are you talking to a professional? You've come so far and have done so well that I wonder if you got to your goal weight you would still have concerns.

      I would also like to lose 20 or so more pounds and I plan to push to get there but if it crawls back up after I won't let it get to me. I'm 2 weeks away from a breast reduction so I'm going to step up the meal replacement protein shakes and really watch my carbs. Dieting is such a mind game though, every time I try to make a push for weight loss it seems to backfire and I have cravings and eat worse.

      Would you consider doing more protein shakes for meals? At least for a bit to jump start weightloss again?

    2. Ldyvenus

      Ldyvenus

      That's a good idea, I should switch back to my morning coffee shake for a month and see what happens... I think my down moods might be cycle related, I am going to see if maybe my estrogen is low.

      Good luck on the breast reduction recovery.

  18. Brain dump and rambling...Here I am 7.5 weeks post op and I am stuck at the same 25lb weight loss that I have had for the last 3.5 weeks. I am feeling down, dejected and frustrated with lack of movement on the scale. I am able to get into a lot of clothes and shoes that were troublesome before so I have had some non-weight related wins, but I am ready to scream about the lack of weight loss. I have upped my calories, lowered my calories, increased my exercising and I am hitting all my numbers for protein. I am still having issues with bathroom visits and vitamins making me feel sick to my stomach. On another note, nothing I eat makes me feel sick other than the aforementioned vitamins, no nausea at all from any foods.  I seriously keep asking if I even had the surgery completed because I feel the same. I feel hungry and I FEEL THE SAME as before surgery. I am afraid I am going to be stuck here at 245lbs and not make any more progress. Did I choose the wrong surgery? Should I have done bypass instead of sleeve? Time will tell. Sigh - not a good day for me.

  19. hhbbmm4

    Before and After Gastric Bypass

    My husband and I both had RNY surgery one week apart in June 2015. This before and after pic is us in Feb 2015 on left and Feb 2016 on right.
  20. Trucker101

    Before Gastric Bypass

    All the pictures that I have before gastric bypass surgery. Some pictures are 5 years or more prior to my surgery.
  21. Been a long while, wanted to peek in and say hello to you guys. Hope everyone is doing well:) Here is my update on youtube-you can also find me on FB-I have a secret group for gastric bypass/sleeve my FB is on my video...https://youtu.be/2_F5zus99EE

  22. well today is July 28th and my big day for the gastric bypass surgery is July 29th 2015 i am excited to start my new begining in my lifer i wish everyone the best and succes on thier journey.

    1. lmm300missouri

      lmm300missouri

      Congrats and good luck!

    2. Mountaingal

      Mountaingal

      Good luck with your surgery. I am 10 days post op and can't believe how well it is going. your new life will just amaze you.

  23. Dadeegurl

    My Journey

    October 31, 2011 was when my new life begin. After the passing of my dad in March 2011, I realized I was an excellent caretaker for him, but not of myself. My weight had ballooned and my health was in trouble. The realization that I had just buried my dad, and if I did not take control of my life, my mom would be burying me. I chose life and had gastric bypass on Halloween last year. My life could not be better. (Ok, so I could have a man in my life, but hey it's very good). My starting weight was 268 size 22 and I wear a size 12 now! Life is good and I am blessed! I don't know what God has in store for the next half of my journey, but I am ready for the ride.
  24. Omg well I got another call from the surgeons office and well he's to going to be back for at least another month. So now they are scheduling the end of November. I asked to switch surgeons again. So now I'm waiting for a call back from the nurse. Uggh I'm so mad that I did everything they asked and now I'm just in limbo. Don't have a surgery date and don't know when I will get one. :(

  25. Why I chose the Sleeve over Lap Band or Bypass -

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