So I finally made up my mind and I'm going to have the gastric bypass my question is anyone that had it done has any symptoms like constant nausea,or any stomach issues I should be concerned about ?Any information would be great for me .Thank you .

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So I finally made up my mind and I'm going to have the gastric bypass my question is anyone that had it done has any symptoms like constant nausea,or any stomach issues I should be concerned about ?Any information would be great for me .Thank you .

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I had the bypass on 11/14/16. The only problem I have is constipation but stool softener and miralax take care of it without problems. Stuck to your drs plan and you will be fine.

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I revised from a lap band to bypass. Love my bypass!! No nausea unless I am "dumping". Only thing that has caused it is eating too fast.

It happens twice before I figured out what it was, been fine sine..no repeats.

Edited December 13, 20169 yr by Travelher

I had a stricture (two, actually) early out - they caused vomiting. but it's a very easy fix and I felt 100% better afterward (and no more vomiting!)

Today is marks 1 week PO for me. I've had to wear the nausea patch behind my ear and take pills.. some days I have no issue and today is ugh bad. But so worth it. Its the hot farts and diarrhea thats the worst but you get that with either surgery

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Had my bypass 3/14/16. Nausea went away 1 week or so after surgery. I've never vomited. Constipation is/was a big issue but keeping hydrated and adding Fiber have helped tremendously. Overall, don't feel much different than before surgery, there's just a lot less of me.

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The first week or so it is sometimes difficult to get all of your fluids in, when that happens you will be nauseous and a little weak. If you keep sipping it will get better.

The only issue i deal with is constipation and my doctor gave me a prescription for linzess. It works fantastic.

Thank you guys for the feedback .I can have either procedures I just want to make sure I am making the right choice .i am still going with bypass I am praying this is the right choice for me .

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I concur. I had almost no pain and the only nausea I have felt is after eating crunchy raw veggies (...repeatedly--never said I was bright, but I am persistent). I had one really bad bout of constipation, but I got through it and now I monitor it constantly to make sure I keep it under control.

I am very, very happy I choose RNY.

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I'm waiting to discuss gastric bypass with my internist at Kaiser SW Washington on 12/20. I'm also interested to know how people did that had severe GERD before surgery and how it was treated, if necessary after surgery. I take long acting Protonix twice a day now and know I won't be able to take long acting meds after surgery. Any suggestions would be great.

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I had GERD pre-surgery. The first few months I had to take Prilosec every day (most patients do - not just those with GERD. They want to keep your acid level down so you'll fully heal, evidently). Once I came off Prilosec, I've had reflux maybe five times, and it pretty mild. I used to have it every day. So yes - it's very effective. Many patients never have GERD again at all after bypass.

Edited December 14, 20169 yr by catwoman7