Hi there,

I had my surgery (Roux en Y gastric bypass) on October 29, 2014 with Dr. George Fielding in NYC at NYU Tisch.

I had a bunch of pre-op medical issues that made me decide to get my lap band removed (5 years and no results) and converted to a gastric bypass.

I am having a very hard time post-op with things such as:

- taking supplements

- dumping syndrome

- following nutrition guidelines

- severe GI symptoms (nausea, pain, spasms, etc.)

- extreme fatigue and difficulty functioning

I have seen my surgeon several times post op as well as the bariatric nutritionist they have on board. They've given some guidance but not addressed all the issues adequately. Also I've found it very difficult to implement their suggestions. I have a therapist and nutritionist who I see regularly. I haven't been able to ask them for the support I need because of a lot of emotional, physical, and psychological obstacles.

I am really hoping and praying that I can find buddies and a mentor over here. I've been reading through the forums and this feels like a very safe and supportive community to me. Interacting and working with other people who have had this surgery feels like it would help me tremendously because sometimes it's a little easier to discuss openly/honestly what my struggles are with someone who is in a similar position. I imagine that there will be less shame and guilt for me than when I talk about my concerns/struggles with someone who doesn't have personal experience with such a surgery.

If you are able to provide me any support/guidance as a buddy or mentor I would be very grateful. I am happy to support you back however I am able to.

Please contact me through BariatricPal and id be happy to give my contact info. I'm open to both men and women. Age doesn't matter to me either. Someone in the NYC-NJ-CT area would be great because then there's the opportunity to meet in person but I would love to connect with anyone regardless of location.

Thank you and be well,

Shway

p.s. so nice to meet another WLS patient who is local! Strength in numbers and all that. And yes, enough snow already! Hubby and I are seriously talking a move out west because we are so sick of the cold and being cooped up in the house makes being healthy harder.

Hi Msmisaacs ,

I am having trouble opening this app maybe we can continue to chat through email ? I'm am getting very frustrated with it and want to respond to u and continue sharing story's, My email is midnightj66@comcast.net

Hello everyone... @@msmisaacs I am also from Massachusetts. had my sugury 9/6/2011 and would love to be a buddy with anyone who needs one... we can encourage each other, and be of a big help to each other I believe... My name is Jackie.