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4 weeks out and not losing weight
alemapsept15 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am very concerned. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks out from my bypass surgery. I have only lost 11 pounds since my surgery. I had a week long hospital stay and gained 6 pounds in the hospital, and I've lost that too. I am getting bummed out and am wondering how this is even possible that I'm not losing weight while eating right around 500 calories or less and drinking tons of Water. Anyone had this happen? And what did you do? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I found out today that the military hospital in South Korea doesn't do lap-band only bypass. :crying: I am disappointed but not devastated. I'm going to keep trying on my own to loose the weight while we are here and if nothing happens get it when we move again. So hopefully I'll either by slimmer or joining you all in two years.
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I had my band on November 7 and want to do Zumba tonight. I still have the steri strips and see the surgeon next Tuesday Nov 26. Don't know if I should wait to see him or if I should be ok? I know to stop if I start hurting- wouldn't be the first time I walked out.
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Balance after RNY
James Marusek replied to snickysnack78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A search of the internet shows that others reported problems with balance after RNY surgery. There are probably several potential causes. For example a Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause dizziness. Some people experience reactive hypoglycemia after surgery and this can lead to dizziness. Also if you were diabetic prior to surgery and are still taking some blood sugar medicines, your dosage may need to be adjusted. Normally at the 1 year mark they have you undergo blood work. This allows them to fine tweak your Vitamins. Make sure when the time comes that you undergo this. Here is some discussion about this topic. http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/lightheaded-and-dizzy-after-gastric-bypass-surgery.html -
My last filling was in November and its pretty tight. I've been ok until the last 2 weeks where I've had to keep a cup of water on my bed side and sleep at a propped up angle because ill wake up coughing and choking on spit. What could it be? Also, because I paid out of pocket for the surgery, I'm worried if there is a complication that my insurance won't cover anything I might need to get done to fix it. Any suggestions?
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I had gastric bypass dec 16 ,2015 and surgery great but since been home really been hard water is so hard to get down and very heavy ,so if protein my taste buds have changed so much I hate any artificial auger it gags me I even hate natural sugar everything taste like pure syrup .esting at all is slow and get nausea a lot but weirdest is if I walk or do much after 10 minute sweat so bad could wring me out and I get cold clammy has anyone else felt this .this is more than I expected some days and I'm very emotional .does it get easier ? Good side is I have lost almost 30 lbs at 3 week mark
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I am seven months post up and have been sick on and off since November. I've had strep throat twice and now currently a sinus infection. I am a high school teacher and I know kids are always sick, but I just can't shake this. Anyone else in the same boat? Any extra vitamin supplements to strengthen my immune system? Thanks!
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I thought I went from sleeve to bypass.....
SleeveToBypass2023 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I'm looking at my medical records online and I see that I had a "gastrojejunostomy and resection of the distal part of stomach for gastric polyposis and refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease". I was like HUH?? Now I'm confused. I went online to look up the differences between this and the bypass, and some sites say they are basically the same, some say they are different because a different area is bypassed with the gastrojejunostomy, some say the gastrojejunostomy is part of the bypass, and I have no clue what to think. At no time did my surgeon ever mention anything other than bypass. No other words, procedures, names of procedures, etc. Just a bypass and removing my lower stomach. So now...what the actual heck???? -
Hi! I am 10 days post gastric bypass surgery, but I am really scared because I am able to eat a lot of yogurt and I’m scared I stretched my pouch! Is this possible or am I spiraling?
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Hello, This is my first time writing anything on here so I hope I do it right! So I had my mini gastric bypass on the 18th of August 2021 and since then I got my period twice and both times it lasted 8 days! and there is one week break between them and my actual period ended on the 12th. so that's 22 days of bleeding in one month and a half. I know these things can happen post-op but the weird thing is my last period ended on the 15th of September and I just started again 4 days later!! I'm very worried and confused tbh... If anyone knows if this is normal or not please let me know or if you have any suggestions on what might help.
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Well, someone suggested it and it sounds like a great idea, so here it is. The check-in site for older bandsters. I'll get this started. I'm 63 and in the process of getting a loan to pay for my surgery if needed (can't cound on Medicare). I've had the Thallium scan. I had 5-way-bypass in 2001 and am doing fine in that department, but the weight has to go. I devoted myself literally to eating when they took my cigarettes away...but then that is what ended me up in surgery to start with. Now, the culprit is almost as bad. The weight has to go to help my heart and my arthritis. I have taken the sleep study and have sleep apnea. I'll be in the hospital for a night next week to see what amount of C-pap I need. I have taken a thallium stress test to make sure the arteries are still open. I'm scheduled for an echocardiogram on Monday (just because my cardiologist is overly careful and hears a slight murmur he thinks is mitral valve prolapse), which is liveable, but he wants to make sure there are no leaks from the bypass surgery. I am going to have all my blood work done on the 17th of Nov. and then I have the psych appt. and the appt. with the surgeon, at which point all the testing will be done, and I'll only have to wait for the surgery and to make sure I have money in hand. OK, now the rest of you older bandsters (who are banded or waiting) please check in and lets give each other lots of encouragement and talk about our experiences. To date I don't have much to share, but am looking forward to hearing from all of you that have been banded and the weight loss you have achieved. Check-in site officially open.
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Hi Rachel, Thanks so much for your reply. Like you, I wondered if Dr. Bour was pushing the gastric bypass because of the money factor. I attended the information seminar by myself; my husband had a meeting at work and couldn't go with me. Have you had a chance to go? I would like to go again. I am in no way interested in getting gastric bypass - just too drastic for me. Stay in touch and let me know what you decide to do. Anita
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Hey!! I too am researching lap band surgery with Dr. Bour. Just wondering if you are getting the same response as me...are they pushing bypass on you. They seem to think that is the way to go!!! Let's stay in touch. have you attended the information session?
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New Here But 1 Year Post Op
PattyGirl66 replied to jups2709's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Liz, glad you found the site! I am so happy myself to have found this back in November 2011, so I had a lot of knowledge wayyy before my surgery. Best thing here is we are all here to help and listen,no matter what! Oh, and congrats on the huge weight loss!! You should be soooo proud of yourself ((hugs)) -
I had surgery Thursday 4/23 around 7 in the evening. I'm a sleeve to mini bypass revision. I had pretty uncomfortable gas pain and I had a drain that was miserable till they took it out. I'm on clear liquids and they are going down fine. If not for a dull headache I can't get rid of I would feel great ! I have low energy but I'm prob only getting 300 calories a day right now. I'm going back to work tomorrow.
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Liquid question
Losingit2018 replied to Starflower's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was allowed to add sugar/calorie free flavors to any liquid that I drank. The confusion may come into play if some here had bypass and some had sleeve. Bypass patients are typically able to drink faster than sleeve patients. You probably need to get 64 ounces protein in per day if your plan is the same as mine. When I drink protein shakes it does count as fluid as well as protein. -
Today starts my journey of 10 days of Clear liquids before surgery. I have been up for 4 hours and so far so good. I had a bottle of Water, a very small bowl if green Jello, a carton of muscle milk (per my doctors orders) a cup of coffee (first day without cream) and working on a cup if hot tea. I can do this!! Praising God for strength and a sound determination!! This morning I weighed, took my measurements and my husband took pictures of me in a sports bra and sweat pants. Right now I am to embarrassed to post but I hope someday to show my before and amazing after! Rocking on till November 15th!! Tiki
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6 months is a long time
tinksmom replied to Timoyal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When was the last time you checked the requirements? BCBS of Texas said they just changed the 6 month requirement to 3 months this January which I only learned about when I went into the program. I was braced for the 6 month ordeal since i had just checked the requiements in November. -
Rapid weight loss and body hardware
TattooedSeaStar posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Anyone else out there have permanent equipment in their body? Screws, rods, etc? I had bypass 1/27 and with preop diet and surgery I’ve lost 31# since Dec 26. This morning I woke up and the titanium rod I have in my back was sore- much like when I first got it. It’s been sore all day! I’m going to mention it at my 1 week check up Tues but I thought I’d ask here if anyone has had similar pain. It’s almost like it’s moved and scar tissue hasn’t formed around it ... anyway, just checking.... -
I am new to the forum and haven't done this type of thing before so I hope I am doing it right! Not banded yet but finishing up preop requirements for insurance and should be scheduled end of April. I would love more info on life after banding, the good and the bad. I have read alot about people fighting hunger in the first couple months and even gaining weight! Is this going to be enough? I am not considering bypass because it is to radical for me. New gastric sleeve procedure sounds like the best way to go but my ins won't cover. I would love to hear from some of you who are postop and have any helpful hints! Good luck to everyone out there fighting this battle to improve health and happiness!
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My surgery is set for June 17th
SParkle replied to jenni80's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HI Jenni You'll find loads of hints and tips on here from all the sleevers. I'm being done on the 10th June, and have started to eat cleaner, having been on Weightwatchers since November. I've cleared out my cupboards and have started to prep for post op with some Soups already... keeps me occupied. I've also cleared out my big clothes to friends and charity, and am trying to get as fit as I can for the surgery. Good luck with yours - let us know how you get on. Kathy -
Anyone else have this issue???
James Marusek replied to LauriDJ's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The surgeon's guidelines will vary between doctors and also in time. I had RNY gastric bypass surgery 4 years ago, and my direction was Full Liquids for first 4 weeks, Pureed Foods the next four weeks and only on week 9 was I permitted Solids. Your stomach needs adequate time to heal. Transitioning to harder foods can be hard. There is no need to rush things. Many individuals experience a strong desire to eat certain foods right after surgery. Someone coined the phrase Head Hunger to describe the condition. Integrated into each individual is a strong desire to chew. It is part of the digestive process. So after surgery when one is on liquids, that need is not being met. -
Metabolic rate and stalls
TheGamer replied to FatMamaw's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't say I'm losing less, not at all. I've dropped about 100 pounds since late October. That's about 25 pounds a month. I don't feel deprived and I don't feel hungry. I would have been physically unable to achieve this in a sustainable way without the sleeve. Now that I've been at this a few months, I've noticed my body's own peculiarities when it comes to weight loss. I'll lose 2-3 pounds, then I'll not lose for a couple days, then lose a little more, then not lose. Two days ago, I dropped 3 pounds. This morning, only .4 pounds. I'd probably see better weight loss if I was able to exercise, but a string of injury and sickness has kept me unable to do so since November. Still, I can't complain. Ultimately, if I'm doing what I am supposed to, I know the weight will come off. Not as quickly as I'd like, and maybe not all the weight my surgeon wants (I think he's slightly nutty to want me to be 150), but honestly, even if I get down to 200, I'll be happy because I will have lost almost half my highest body weight. -
Had Lap band surgery in November 2012. I am down 58 pounds with 1 fill (6cc) and have officially hit week #3 of my first plateau. I have an appointment scheduled for another fill on the 23rd but am wondering how long this will last. In the past, when I have hit these plateau's I would quit and turn to food. This time I have picked up my weight lifting routine. Starting to get frustrating...Any advice would be wonderful.
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Hoping to be banded, insurance coverage denied
SparkyJ replied to SusieW128's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I can't remember how many times I was denied in the last 6 months, then finally, they sent it to their review board and it was approved! I now have to complete an 8 week weight management, with success, and I see the surgeon this month. Hang in there-Last November, I approached this as well-I will throw my name in the hat and see what happens...played it out as the paperwork started to roll in...now all of a sudden, I am getting very close to the end of this process-begining of another!
