Omega loop (mini gastric bypass) in october!

[123Go 26]

Hi all - I'm booked in on October 15th for a revision to an Omega loop in South Australia.

Sadly its actually it's a revision of a revision :/ and I feel like a big fat failure.

I had a lapband in 2007 (initially lost 35 kilos of the 50 i needed to lose) but developed very unhealthy habits). the band caused me no end of trouble with constant fills and unfills to manage severe (choking in the night) reflux and ended up gaining back nearly 30 of those. I had it removed in 2012 and had to wait 6 months for my revision to a sleeve because the band had done so much damage to my stomach.

Because of that damage, my wonderful sleeve surgeon did his best but was unable to make a small, neat sleeve. I only managed to lose 13 kilos in the first few months after that surgery (and no longer have reflux which is great). For the last 6 months I've been back to the old days of panic-dieting... moving from one fad diet to another just to try and not gain. It makes me sad because I really thought that with the sleeve my days of that would finally be over.

So I head towards my October surgery with cautious optimism...My surgeon thinks I'm a good candidate for the OL and that they are seeing a few people in a similar situation to me.

I'd love to meet others who have had the omega loop or are going to

[mi75 1,241]

best of luck to you! i'm a sleever but one of my dearest friends had a mini about 13 years ago when it was brand new and has successfully kept off about 140 pounds since her surgery.

[123Go 26]

That's great to hear! Thanks!! )

[123Go 26]

Thanks mi75

I'm glad to hear about your friends success!

[123Go 26]

Ooops the first one did work.. bloody phone!

[thesupportedhalf 66]

Hey good luck, I had a sleeve done dec 2012, lost a heap of weight and then tummy stretched and everything went downhill from then on, suger, alcohol, chocolate, I'm sure you get the picture. I decided to have an Omega loo

Bypass done 29th May and haven't looked back since, no nausea, no hot flushes, no diarrhoea have lost 26kgs in 10 weeks, I'm absolutely over the moon

[123Go 26]

Thanks thesupportedhalf! Well done on your weightloss so far... Thats awesome!!

You've definitely given me hope that my 3rd time might be the charm

[thesupportedhalf 66]

Good luck, I'm sure it will go really well for you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask :-)

[Janice1968 92]

How's everyone doing?

[Okiebon 61]

Can anyone provide updates on how you're doing?

[Janice1968 92]

I am doing great! I am a lightweight (bmi lower than 40) I have lost 34 lbs and am so pleased. I wish there were more active members on this board.

[123Go 26]

Hi all - I'm 3 month out and down 28 pounds.... I'm a low bmi too and have been a slower loser... Just dropped under 30 bmi and now 'overweight' lol

[SUNNYNYC 11]

Hello, As of my 3 month anniversary, I have dropped 49 lbs. I am not watching my diet and drinking alcohol due to the holidays this past month, but I have been spending 2 hours at the gym 5x week and did put on muscle weight too. I believe I can lose more by watching my intake, but I just wish to lose another 40-50lbs and hopefully will be there soon.

[Janice1968 92]

Are you drinking alcohol? I was understanding that we could not drink any alcohol for at least 6 to 9 months. What does your doctor say?

[SUNNYNYC 11]

Yes I have been drinking alcohol after one month. The doctor said it's fine but it will slow down the weight loss. Usually 2 drinks but I have been at many social events the past 6 weeks and do see a slow weight loss and increase in drinking ability, so I have given up now for at least the next 4-8 weeks.