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Almost to scheduling day
BypassTheBS replied to BypassTheBS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had the Endoscopy done and everything checks out good. I still want bypass instead of sleeve. We talked very loosely about dates and its a tentative May 17th which is 1 week before when I wanted but it'll still be good. The sooner the better I guess. -
Hey ya'll...been a minute!!!
SleeveToBypass2023 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Things have been super annoying lately. I had surgeries for all the polyps in my stomach in Jan, Feb, and March. Thought I was done, then the doctor looked down through my duodenum and found nodules all through it, so now I have a surgery on the 14th of this month to remove them. Hopefully he can get them all, if not, then I'll have 1 last one in May. THEN I will be cleared for revision surgery in either June or July. On the plus side, my A1c is now 5.3, which takes me out of even being pre-diabetes and is now officially normal. My blood pressure stays around 110/70ish. I'm in size 18 clothes now (from size 28), size 7 ring (from size 10), have a lot of annoying loose skin (the only real skin that bothers me is the loose skin on my neck/chin). I'm back to being able to do my normal work outs again. All in all, I'm doing well. Just want these surgeries to be finished so I can have the revision, recover, and get back to living my life normally. There will be new adjustments with the bypass (my main fears are strictures and malabsorption) but I'll get the hang of it like I did with the sleeve. Just ready for everything to finally be finished. -
The first month I lost 30 pounds. Then I hit a stall. Now at 11 months out, I lose around 8-10 pounds per month. But I have more shape and definition in my body, a lot of excess skin, I'm way healthier and stronger, and as long as I don't gain, I'm happy. I've had some complications and I need to have a revision to the bypass, so I assume I'll lose the rest of my weight then. I just do what I can now. But it's normal to hit stalls and slow down losing weight.
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Any April Surgery Dates?
valeriexc replied to rokse23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am scheduled for April 10th! I’m having the bypass. -
Ok so I'm 4 who's post bypass..... Pain on eating.... when does it go away. Im almost dreading eating at times. I know I'm early out. Sent from my SM-A515F using BariatricPal mobile app
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March 23 buddies yet?
Happy with two replied to ceri84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hiya Jenn, I had my bypass on March 10th. today was a good day food wise no pain, (to be fair I'm going well) but at times if I eat too fast or drink too fast oh boy does it hurt. right in themiddle of the chest. and yes the saliva. All normal apparently and will subside in time. I'm just impatient and want it all right now. Hate taking my medication as its a few big tablets............yukkkk Best of luck. -
Worried I won't lose enough
Recidivist replied to Nyxienoodles's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Big Sue took the words out of my mouth. In general, I don't think the amount of weight you will lose is a major factor in determining which surgery to have. For me, it was gastric bypass because of GERD, which was already an issue for me before surgery. The bottom line is that you are going to lose a significant amount of weight with the sleeve, which will vastly improve your health and your quality of life. At this point, that's what you should focus on and not the fact that you "might" have lost more weight with a different surgery. People have very successful long-term outcomes with both sleeve and bypass. -
Bariatric Friendly Starbucks Coffees
Recidivist replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First, you should ask your surgeon about his/her guidance on caffeine after surgery. Most surgeons don't want you to consume caffeine for a certain period. (Mine recommended a year after gastric bypass, which is when I resumed drinking coffee.) I think the only acceptable option would be black coffee, with skim milk and artificial sweetener if you like. (That's my go-to drink every morning, made at home.). You really shouldn't do anything with sugar or fat after surgery, including whole milk, syrups, whipped cream, processed sugar, etc. Any of those would be empty calories when you should be prioritizing protein. When your surgeon says you can have caffeine, you could do an iced coffee with skim milk, but I'm not sure there is any way to make a Frappucino bariatric-friendly. -
There is a lot of variation in amount of weight loss for all types of weight loss surgeries. The outcomes are not that different between sleeve and bypass, but it is true that on average, bypass patients lose more than sleeve patients. But again, that is an average and doesn’t mean that an individual patient will be better off with bypass than with sleeve. There are pros and cons to both surgeries, and your surgeon may have had specific reasons for recommending sleeve to you. This would have been a good thing to ask before you went through with the surgery. I guess the good news is that you can get a revision to bypass if necessary, but that is a long way off. If you follow your clinic’s instructions (which is the most important factor in your weight loss), you will achieve significant weight loss with the sleeve.
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Has anyone on here fought with insurance company for coverage of gastric bypass and won?? OR has anyone been successful in getting great financing for this type of surgery? As per most, this is medically necessary for me to have and I spend lots of time researching on how I can get this paid for or covered. I am not giving up!
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Hi. I had VSG on 3/27. I weighed 335 at my first doctor visit and lost 19 pounds presurgery. Anyways, I have been reading on here and I'm worried that my doctor should have recommended bypass vs. sleeve since I have so much weight to lose. He set my goal at 170. That's nearly 150 pounds. I haven't found anyone in here that has lost that much with sleeve. Am I worrying needlessly?
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Thinking I might losing weight to fast
Sherbe replied to Catina B's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 313lbs the day I had my FIRST Roux en y gastric bypass... I lost 37lbs in a little less than a month. I got down to 115lbs. Almost 3 years to the date of having my bypass, I became VERY ILL & saw my doctor who determined I had a staple line failure!!! He had to do emergency surgery and do a revision which involved cutting off my pouch and reforming a new one. This worked for a while-almost 2 years... Then one day I became VERY sick and couldn't keep any food down. I just thought maybe I had a bug. Two weeks went by and I was getting worse! Unfortunately, my original doctor retired so I had to find a new doctor that would take me as a patient & help me. Found a new doctor and sure enough I had another staple line failure!!! Had another surgery and basically he took all of my stomach out except for a tiny pouch about the size of a VERY small lime. I was in the hospital this time for 9 1/2 MONTHS!!!!!!! I had started vomiting up black bile while I was recovering in the hospital. I BECAME SEPTIC also!!!! My story has more twists & turns but I need to sleep so maybe I will come back tomorrow and post more!! Good night -
3 months post mini gastric bypass. What do you guys think of my progress, diet and workout? Any feedback or suggestions?
Arabesque replied to pacific007's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Seems like you’re doing well on all fronts. I’d be celebrating. As to how well you’re doing & if there are red flags or things you’re missing that’s hard to tell as we’re all very different. Our bodies are physically, emotionally & psychologically different & have different nutritional needs & capabilities. We have different health situations, lifestyle demands, etc. Only you, your body, your surgeon, GP & dietician can best make that call. 180lbs is a possible goal but whether you’ll get to that weight or be able to maintain is unknown. Your final weight depends on many factors. The most influential is what your new set point is. This is the weight your body is now happiest at & is easiest to maintain. Lifestyle choices, medications, genetics, sustainability of your final eating style & activity regime all influence your final weight too. Remember not everyone reaches their goal. Not sure what the average weight loss stats are for mini bypass but it is about 65% for sleeve & bypass. (That is 65% of the weight you have to lose to put you at a healthier weight.) Of course some exceed that stat & some don’t reach it. Celebrate every pound you lose. Celebrate how much healthier you are. Celebrate how much stronger you are & how much more energy you have. And not so much the final number on the scale (though we’re all guilty of doing that 😉). -
3 months post mini gastric bypass. What do you guys think of my progress, diet and workout? Any feedback or suggestions?
pacific007 replied to pacific007's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thanks @Smanky and toodleure. Smanky, yeah I shared it with bariatric team and they think I am doing fine. Actually I live in Canada and had my surgery done outside Canada (due to wait times), so not so much of physical visits with doctor. Mostly on video call, I share my progress every 3 months. Yeah, so far so good. Let's see whats there in future. Doctor just told me not to overthink, eat healthy. As long as I am not throwing up or having dumping syndrome, it means I am eating well. Yeah I am very scared to eat nowadays, as I want to maintain the weight loss pace so using nutrition info and weight of food I eat to be on safer side. I have lost 30 to 45 Kg twice before the gastric bypass, but would always regain the weight. -
Any April Surgery Dates?
Mmb0468 replied to rokse23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
April 17th. Gastric bypass. Sent from my SM-N975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
I had the bypass on 3/16 and have only lost 16 total. From what I've seen, that's technically low-average for bypass patients with a 300 lb starting weight. I don't really care though because I know it'll come off. I'm meeting my protein and water goals and walking 1-2 miles per day. Something's gotta give, you know? I think a lot of us are just primed to hold onto weight until the bottom gives out. But I will say the non-scale victories are something to celebrate! I can sleep through the night now, my high BP has reversed, no more GERD to manage. Hopefully you have some nsv's to look forward to. I made a list of 15 things I look forward to from this surgery that can't be 'found' on a number on a scale. I made the list for this exact scenario - when you feel like you've stalled or get discouraged. If you don't have one, I definitely recommend making one. Hopefully that helps!
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I'm 5 days PO from gastric bypass and hernia repair and really struggling with fluids. Day before yesterday, I was doing ok but not meeting goal due to sleeping a lot still. Yesterday, I had diluted grape juice and strained vegetable soup broth. I developed bad heartburn, experienced foamies for the first time along with belching and runny nose. Unfortunately, the heartburn was bad at night despite the bed being elevated. I think the juice and broth were too acidic. But even today, I'm getting the foamies and a feeling like a knot in my esophagus (pain in the upper back in the same spot) after drinking plain water. Miserable at the moment and praying it gets better. Do you think this is just swelling and inflammation or something more? I have a visit with the dietician tomorrow. Thanks in advance.
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Thinking I might losing weight to fast
Happy with two replied to Catina B's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yup I'm the same i had bypass 3 weeks plus 3 days. Down 13kg. Itl prob slow down now, When body rightifies itself. ..... Sent from my SM-A515F using BariatricPal mobile app -
3 months post mini gastric bypass. What do you guys think of my progress, diet and workout? Any feedback or suggestions?
Smanky replied to pacific007's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
74lbs in 3 months is excellent. I lost MUCH slower than that. You can absolutely make a weight of 180lbs a reality. I never thought I'd ever weigh in the 60s (kilograms), yet here I am and still losing. Stick to your plan and it will happen! As for what you're doing, so long as your team are on board and you're managing it well, then there should be no issues. Just be mindful that muscle weighs more than fat, so get out the measuring tape as a secondary indicator that you're losing, otherwise the scales may trick you into thinking you're not doing as well as you are! I personally love my mini bypass/omega loop, and could not be happier with my choice. It's a more common procedure in my country, but yes, on here we're a tiny group! -
I had a mini gastric bypass surgery exactly 3 months back. Since there didn't seem much activity on specific forum for mini gastric bypass (as it isn't common in US), so I thought i would put it in regular bypass forum. Starting weight: 326 lbs Current weight (exactly 3 months post Op): 252 lbs making total weight loss of around 74 lbs. Diet: Currently taking 1000 (or maybe 1100 at times) calories. Protein rich diet with around 70 to 80g of daily protein and low carb. 3 meals and in-between I take protein shake, pure coconut water (around 500 ml a day) and sometimes raw Tofu once or twice in day if I feel hungry. I use weighing scale to make sure I know how much I eat. Workout: 4 to 5 miles of walk daily. Gym of 7 to 8 hours total every week. Main focus on HIIT and weights, and includes 2.5 hour of cardio. I have felt since I started gym, my body feels more leaner and in shape but appetite has slightly gone up. Like maybe 3 extra tablespoon of Quinoa. But what do you guys think of my progress? Any red flags or caution? As now is the time to correct things if something is wrong. Do you think a weight of 180 lbs is something achievable for me? Thanks a lot.
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Any April Surgery Dates?
Jeri Schwartz replied to rokse23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is April 10. I’m having Gastric Bypass. -
How long to see improvement?
Teresa Eschenbaum replied to Blessd1's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had the bypass with hiatal hernia repair and the pain reduced after about a week. The energy was lacking for a couple of weeks. -
I already eat almost nothing, how will this help me?
JS1982 replied to 100+'s topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had this problem. I was unbanded 1.5 years ago and gained 150 pounds in that time. I ate very little and still gained weight. The nutritionist said it was too little and I was essentially starving my body so when I did eat, I essentially holding on to every calorie. I started the liquid diet 3/11 and have to have optifast 5 times a day plus a meal and I've alresdy lost 16 pounds. I agree with the person who said it's not about how much. It's what and when you eat that matters. Trust the process. I will have gastric bypass on April 13th. -
What's a mini gastric bypass,?
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Heyyy I just did my revision with a hernia repair and I redid my sleeve instead of bypass. Im finding that my reflux is way worse this time than before. I'm thinking I may have to get the bypass too as well. I really don't want to get another surgery but this burning is not responding to meds. I'm vomiting from it.now. Just all around discomfort. Sent from my SM-S906U using BariatricPal mobile app
