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Hi Lola, I had my gastric bypass on the 12th, and I have been drinking protein shakes since the second day after, but every Dr, is different as are we, It is true tho, my taste buds changed completely. i am so glad that I listened to the folks on here and only bought a few things to try at a time. Before surgery, I made my own protein shakes with ice and protein powder in a blender, but right now I am still not up to doing all of that and the only 'ready to drink' protein drink I can get down is the "Oh Yeah" brand. They are out of stock on Walmart.com, but I know GNC carries them. Typically, Id want chocolate, Not anymore....I only want the vanilla. If you can get your hands on a couple of those maybe give them a try. I hope that you feel better soon. Please keep me posted.
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I agree with you im tired of going under the knife and just want mt life back. Its looking like i will probably go with the bypass I just wanted to know if there's anything i should know that's not really talked about or published on bypaas I know i will have to take supplements for the rest of my life. (I currently don't take any with vsg and blood work is perfect) And i have to be careful on what pills i take. Dumping syndrome i understand. What about an occasional alcoholic drink? Anything else?
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February 2020 Post-Op Thread
ResaRoo replied to ResaRoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’ve also been stuck in a stall. Only down 3 lbs since the beginning of November, and they were hard to lose. I’m eating around 1000 cals a day now, but also exercising every day. Some days Hiit, some days strength training. So I assume I’m gaining muscle and that’s why the scale hasn’t gone down. I’ve lost almost 110 now, but still have 50 to go to reach my first goal (175). I’d like to get down to 145ish, but I haven’t been that weight since I was 14/15, so I’m not sure how realistic that goal is. Glad to hear everyone is still doing well! -
Does hernia repair during gastric bypass surgery slow down healing process?
Dimplez90 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone I’m about 4 weeks post-op and I feel Like the healing process has been pretty slow along with a slow weight loss. I did have some complications after surgery. One day after being released from the hospital I had to go back for pneumonia and stayed a week. During my gastric bypass surgery I also had a hernia repair. Almost 4 weeks out and I’m still feeling pretty nauseous and having lots of gas and stomach aches. I also know I’m not getting enough liquids daily it’s still a struggle. Has anyone else gone through this or something similar? my stats: Height: 5’9 Starting Weight: 342.2 - Surgery Weight: 310 - Current Weight: 286.6 -
Christian sleevers any the just had...
CKmommy replied to lachellove's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I actually had a bypass 11 days ago. I searched “Christian” to see if there were any threads. Christ has been my foundation even in this journey 😊 thanks for responding!!!! -
Gastric Sleevr Vs. Bypass
NYCGirl9269 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Is the hormones ghrelin also removed during bypass or only sleeve?? Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Had mine Jan 4! Bypass for me.
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NYCGirl9269 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So right after bypass you didn't have hunger or cravings? How long did that last for you? Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app -
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catwoman7 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
those percentages are averages. And as with all averages, there are people who fall on either side of that range. You'll find people on here who've lost 90% or 100% (with either surgery) and you'll find people who've lost 20% or 30% (with either surgery). It all comes down to how closely you stick to your program. If you stick to it and don't let bad habits creep back in, you'll do fine and will likely lose more than average. as for missing hunger control when revised to bypass - I definitely had hunger control with my bypass. I don't think you can compare a revision to a "virgin" surgery. -
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NYCGirl9269 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
And im just saying in my experience and those I personally know, all started gaining back 2, 3 years after the surgery even when they ate healthy...like it started becoming a struggle for them to control hunger and cravings again Moreso for those who had sleeve done than those I know who had bypass, and 10 years later this girl I know who was 450 is at 80 lbs now from bypass and can't put weight back on 10 years later to her ideal weight at 120....shes had no problem keeping weight off and doesn't even try...but the sleevers I know all gained back a lot more than the expected 15% overtime Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app -
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NYCGirl9269 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Not really set on the bypass, I keep going back and forth between the 2 each day, I see all kinds of weight lost and weight regained with both but what gets to me is how it says with sleeve patients lose 60-70% and with bypass its 70-80% and I just keep looking at that 80% ...but for me most important is hunger control. I've read somewhere on here people who complained about when they had a sleeve and then got a bypass, they miss the hunger control they had with the sleeve that bypass didn't give them...but bypass gives you a smaller pouch than the sleeve so makes you full much faster....ugh decisions decisions... Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app -
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Arabesque replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I didn’t start at as high a bmi as you but I still thought I’d share my experience so far. I chose sleeve with my surgeon’s support, even though I suffered from stress related gerd. Yes, I have some issues but manage it with medication. I chose sleeve surgery because it doesn’t change the digestive tract as much as other surgeries. Yes my stomach is smaller but it is the same length as it was as are my intestines. I think this is why absorption is not as great an issue with sleeve. My nutrient absorption is good. I haven’t taken multi vitamins since I reached my goal a year ago & my blood work come back fine. Yes, bypass patients do tend to lose weight more quickly to begin but the 5 year average of weight lost & maintained across both surgeries is about the same - 60-65% of the weight initially to be lost. Dr Vuong has a great video that explains this very well. Think it’s called how to maximise your weight loss. The amount of weight you successfully lose & maintain really comes down to the individual. Even though I’ve exceeded my original goal (lost about 135%), I’ve had the view that I would find a place of balance between maintaining my weight & maintaining my lifestyle. I believe that if you restrict your food choices & intake to a point you can not enjoy your life & the things you like to do your diet will fail because you will consciously or subconsciously revolt against the restrictions you employed. Honestly, my diet is still pretty restrictive but I’m not quite 2 years out so I have a long way to go to find the balance of what works for me. Currently, I eat low sugar & artificial sweeteners, low fat, moderate carbs (whole or multi grains but no breads, rice, pasta), fruits, vegetables & of course I’m protein & portion control focussed. I have the odd glass of alcohol but I often don’t finish the glass. It’s easy to manage & doesn’t affect how I socialise so far. The keto debate is an interesting one. My 3 week pre surgery diet was keto but I know I could not maintain the high fat requirement long term but that is me - I don’t like overly fatty foods. But it certainly gave me a kick start. There is research that says the high fat content causes cholesterol problems. There’s research that shows that while it may help people with diabetes to begin, long term it can cause erratic insulin levels due to the low carb intake. And of course there’s research that it’s great. I think you have to find the diet that works for you. Good luck whichever surgery you choose. -
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blackcatsandbaddecisions replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I started at 48.6 BMI and I chose the sleeve. My doctor says that regain is about your choices in what you eat, not your choices in your type of surgery. Anyone can screw up either surgery. There are plenty of people on this site who lost all their excess weight with either type of surgery. There are also plenty who regained it all with either type. Both are very valid forms of surgery, if you have reasons to pick one over the other then do so. It sounds like you’re pretty set on the bypass. You should advocate for yourself for that surgery. -
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catwoman7 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
yes it was an open surgery in the 90s (and thus more risks), but a lot of people in my generation remember the intestinal bypasses they did back in the 60s and 70s. Those were the ones where they didn't bypass the stomach at all, like they do now - they bypassed most of the small intestine. Those surgeries were very risky - but those aren't done anymore. But I think when some people say "bypass", those are the ones us old farts remember - so that's why a lot of people - esp older people - think weight loss surgery is really dangerous (for the record, it's not anymore - they do them completely differently now) -
Anyone have trouble with brain fog after surgery?
Bbarb replied to dena1258's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just had gastric bypass on Monday and I feel the exact same way. It’s so hard to explain. It’s like I’m in my own world. I had complications with anesthesia and I was worried that might have effected me -
Feeling Depressed Due to Complications
Sara_Lee posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone, I really need some advice from people with similar situations. I had my surgery on Nov. 17. At first I was doing well, and I went home. Then I could barely keep anything down, not even water. I went back to ER for dehydration and then was again sent home. I still was feeling extreme nausea. Then a few days later I went right back. The doctors kept telling me I was not tolerating the VSG surgery and that I should consider a Bypass. I do not want a bypass and that got me depressed. They told me not everyone can tolerate a VSG. Which makes no sense because there are complications with the Bypass as well. Anyways then ended up doing a endoscopy and found a stricture. I was operated on again and this was resolved. Afterwards I still wasn't tolerating food, so they put me on picc line because I was malnourished. Then they told me if I don't start eating they would have to put a food tube in. I finally began eating (poorly, but I am managing). I was sent home. The problem now is that I can't tolerate protein shakes or any medication. I am going to ask my family doctor for patches. I am eating and its staying down but I feel like crap. I am so nauseous in the morning that I gag when I take my ppi. I also sleeep 12 hours a day. I love sleeping because its my only escape. I don't know what to do, should I go back to the ER? They told me if I feel nausea that I can go back. I have had nausea for the last 3 days in the morning. Please help. Does it get better? -
Hello fellow ladies! I'm sure this topic has been covered A LOT on this forum, but I thought I'd post anyways. So, I'm 31 years old and have never been physically intimate with anyone before in my life. I've certainly done my sharing of dating, but in the past, it seems men were either only interested in me because I was heavy or they lost interest fast because I was heavy. I couldn't win, so naturally, I never ended up in a relationship and physical intimacy never happened. Anyways, I've been seeing someone, and (dare I say?) it is actually going amazing and is starting to get pretty serious. However, I have my...concerns. Although I'm happy and am starting to think this guy might be "the one," the trouble is, I'm TERRIFIED of getting naked with him. The only people who have ever seen me naked were myself and my gyno. What is he going to think when he sees my...pooch (it looks like that's what most people on here call it, personally, I call it my "squish")? He knows I've had gastric bypass and says I'm sexy and my "squish" won't bother him. But I don't know. I'm still scared! What if when he sees me, he changes his mind and disaster strikes? I could be overthinking this, but I think it's only natural to feel this way if a person's never been in the situation before. Does anyone have any tips for building confidence? For those who have been there before, what helped you? Was your partner critical or accepting? Thank you for your help!
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Gastric Sleevr Vs. Bypass
NYCGirl9269 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am more leaning towards the bypass but I just wanted to see opposing views and see someone who had the sleeve maybe 3 or 4 years ago with my starting weight and see where they are now, I still have yet to. It's not even that the people I know didn't follow the diet, but overtime the stomach stretched and they said the appetite control is completely gone at that point, whereas with bypass I still see patients after 5 years more successful at keeping the weight off and their stomachs not as stretched as with sleeve due to smaller portions than with sleeve so that still keeps them eating fewer calories. But I'm not knocking the sleeve, I just wanted to be challenged in my perspective and the research I've done and see people who have been successful at it 5+ years cus I've seen plenty of bypass patients who have but not sleeve, if that makes sense Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app -
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cellbell replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm struggling with this statement because it would be really unusual to follow the program's diet and gain back 70 lbs. On the other hand, it seems like it's really easy to gain 70 lbs by slowly letting your food habits creep back to your pre-surgery ways, and it can happen slowly enough that it still feels like you're following the rules! Regardless, it sounds a little bit like you already know you want the bypass and just want everyone to confirm your decision, which is totally relatable but just thought I'd point it out. The choice is really individual since we all have different bodies. -
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NYCGirl9269 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
For me to stay at my 150 loss goal I would need to lose 170-180 so when I regain I stay at 150 and I see bypass being more effective at that for my starting weight as opposed to sleeve I'd def regain more than where I need to be. Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app -
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NYCGirl9269 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You definitely will gain back 10-15% at the 18 mark, thats stated as a fact by all Dr's but from bypass it happens after 3 or 4 years and with bypass, from what I've researched, many lose much more with bypass and then when they gain back the 10-15% it's not over their goal weight, as opposed to sleeve, most lose less than 80% excess weight and then gain back 15% after 18 months and I just didn't wanna risk it. I know 3 people personally who had the sleeve, no GERD, and got resleeved or went to get a bypass all because they all gained 4o, 50 even 70 lbs back after 3, 4, 5 years and they dieted and did everything accordingly. I rather just get bypass the first time as it does have a more effective and higher rate of success. It's still the gold standard. But a part of me considered the sleeve mainly due to less complications, however I dont want the weight to creep back in so fast at 18 months that I didn't have enough time to lose all the weight. Again, every body is different. Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Hello I am looking to connect with people who has hypothyroidism and have had the gastric bypass surgery.
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Well, GERD is nothing to mess around with, as it can lead to cancer of the esophagus. If it were me, I'd just go for the bypass and get the HH fixed at the same time. That's what I had done, and can't be happier. My GERD resulted in a Barretts polyp - very high cancer risk. Since the surgery I have had no GERD issues, and subsequent exams and biopsies have shown that the Barretts is completely resolved. Personally, I think it is riskier to keep going under the knife, trying to fix things bit by bit.
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alissajs replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Well I never had GERD, and really thats the primary reason for a revision. I may develop it later on, but only 30% of sleevers have this issue.My sleeve was done right, so it definitely isnt an inferior surgery. Actually, the weight loss between GB and GS is very very similar at 5 years post op. Because it is so similar and the rate of complications with a sleeve is lower than with a bypass, this is why my doc recommended it. Weight regain is not a side effect of the surgery (either one...regains happen with bypass just as often), but rather choices made by the patient. I am still losing. I'm confident in myself and my choices. I will check back in July 😊 -
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catwoman7 replied to NYCGirl9269's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I know you didn't ask me this, but I've been hanging out on BP for several years. A lot of people (although I obviously can't speak for alissajs specifically) choose the sleeve because they feel it's less invasive than the bypass. Although I think they both could be considered pretty invasive - cutting out 80% of your stomach and throwing it in the trash seems pretty radical, too - at least to me... I think a lot of people also know about horror stories from 30+ years ago, when they used to do severe intestinal bypasses. The RNY is actually a gastric (stomach) bypass, so it's not the same "bypass" surgery they did years ago. They DO bypass part of your small intestine in an RNY - but we're talking about maybe a foot (to do the "Y"). Years ago, with those old intestinal bypass surgeries, they used to bypass many feet of small intestine (and the stomach wasn't bypassed at all - so very different surgery). No one does those anymore....haven't in a really long time. Anyway, a lot of people who had those ancient surgeries got very sick from malnutrition - and some died - and I think some people are remembering those and think that's what they're doing now with the RNY. But they're not..
