anyone still on here that's more than a month out of surgery?

[Janice1968 92]

I look daily for info or advise. I am 6 weeks our from surgery looking for the normal for this time period, but everyone posting is either waiting for surgery or less than a month out. I know what to expect then already been there, its moving forward from 6 weeks to 6 months that I am searching for.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

I am on here every day. My sleeve surgery was 10 1/2 months ago.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I was sleeved on 9/26. Anything in particular that you want to know?

[Kindle 8,667]

I'm 10 months out and here almost daily, too. But I don't bother to read and reply to questions that have been answered hundreds of times in dozens of the same repetitive posts. That info is already available and thats what the search function is for. However, I just noticed that you had the mini bypass, which isn't as common as some of the other bariatric surgeries, so you may have a hard time finding veterans that can help you with what's "normal". In my case, I don't even know what the difference is between a mini bypass vs a regular bypass. Please share.

Edited November 12, 2014 by Kindle

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

, I don't even know what the difference is between a mini bypass vs a regular bypass.

Omega Loop (Mini) Bypass

As with the standard Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) the Omega Loop mini gastric bypass (MGBP) works both by restricting the amount of food that can be eaten at any one time, and by altering gut hormones involved in appetite control. MGBP was first used in the late 1960s but abandoned in the 1970s. Today, because of developments in laparoscopic (“keyhole”) surgery, MGBP has started to come back into fashion and is being promoted as a quick and effective alternative to standard gastric bypass. It is an operation that is gaining more recognition as a procedure for eradication of diabetes in insulin and non-insulin dependent patients. Patient following surgery show immediate improvement of their diabetes, some coming off insulin within a few days post-surgery.

How is the operation performed?

In the first part of mini gastric bypass surgery the stomach is divided and a small tube of stomach created which becomes the pouch. This is the restrictive part of the procedure and means that only a very small amount of food can be taken at any one time.

Next, the surgeon brings up a loop of bowel (between 150-200cm long) and joins this to the lower part of the stomach pouch. (The joining of bowel to bowel, or stomach to bowel is called an “anastamosis”). This means that food passes from the small pouch into the small bowel where it meets the digestive juices which have moved downwards from the main part of the stomach. In effect, therefore, about 2m of small bowel has been bypassed before absorption of food (and calories) can take place. Fewer calories absorbed, means weight loss.

Watch Omega Loop (Mini) Gastric Bypass Video How does mini-gastric bypass differ from the standard bypass?

The main difference between the standard Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure (RYGBP) and the mini gastric bypass (MGBP) can be seen by comparing the two diagrams below. It is clear that in the case of the MGBP there is only one anastamosis, whereas in the RYGBP there are two – an upper and a lower. Because of this the MGBP can be done in less time than the RYGBP and – at least theoretically – with fewer early complications.

Studies show that weight loss and health benefits resulting from mini gastric bypass are essentially the same as for standard Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

As for me, I'm 7 weeks out and doing surprisingly well.

Edited November 12, 2014 by Blerdgirl

[Kindle 8,667]

Thanks. The video was a great explanation. But it brings up one more question. One of the "pluses" of the bypass, mini bypass and lap band is that they are reversible where the VSG is not. Obviously, Lapbanders get reversals and revisions all the time, but has anyone ever heard of someone actually getting their bypass reversed? Why would you? And how successful is the actual procedure? Is the GI tract impacted long term even after the reversal? I'm going to google it, but I thought I'd throw it out here.

Edited November 12, 2014 by Kindle

[James Marusek 5,244]

I put my experiences with my weight loss surgery in a short article. It can be found in the following link.

http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

everyone posting either waiting for surgery or less than a month out.

@@Janice1968

not sure where you have been looking??

but we're all here and you've found us!!

there are many/most people that are one month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months out etc. etc

next month i will be 3 years PO - other MANY VETS one year plus are here too

"maybe" get new glasses/clean them - and you'll see us with more clarity

good luck bud

i'll see you later

kathy

Edited November 12, 2014 by proudgrammy

[*Lexie* 1,486]

@@James Marusek

I put my experiences with my weight loss surgery in a short article. It can be found in the following link.

http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

I really enjoyed reading your article. Thank you for sharing.

[Janice1968 92]

Yeah! Real live people that are more then a week out! Thank you all so much for speaking up. I just have nothing to compare what I am going through with. Yes sometimes the MGB does get reversed due to too much weight being lost. I for one will not have it reversed. Lol

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Interesting video!

[tamg26k 479]

I'm 4 months post-op RNY and have found lots of inspiring members that keep posting after 1year, 2 years, and 3 years. The stories are really inspiring and I know that I value everyone that continues to post now and will definitely be referring back to all of the posts when I am further along.

Best of luck with your journey!

[Forsythia 882]

I'm 6 and a half months out. I post most every day. Swearsies!

I had a sleeve but I do try to answer as many questions as possible. You can also send a PM. Occasionally someone on here will send me a message (especially people local to me who have questions about my surgeon or hospital) and I will always answer!

[NJDad 173]

I had lapband surgery over 18 months ago. I come here about once a week or so.....far less than right after my surgery.

But, to be honest, it seems that since they grouped all the different surgery type websites under one website, many of the regulars have gone away......in my opinion, this site is not as good as it used to be....but it is still the best one for people to discuss the various surgeries.

Edited November 15, 2014 by NJDad

[sabrina4you 17]

I'm 2 and a half years out

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