I have my surgery scheduled for 3/2... The anxiousness is keeping me up at night wondering if I am making the right decision.. or am I setting myself up to get sick for the rest of my life. I have been doing my research and reading posts from many different support groups all over the internet and there are some horrific stories out there are people that can't get food down.. or they throw up every time they eat meat ETC.. for me I could deal with it coming out the other end not to be graphic but the thought of vomiting for the rest of my life has me absolutely petrified and questioning should I take the chance.. Please share your experience from having gastric bypass... I understand the first couple weeks will be rough.. And I can imagine that others have struggled because they possibly didn't follow what their doctor recommends.. But to think you do all the right things and you still get sick has me worried... Whatever insight you can share and tips you can share to possibly avoid this with a greatly appreciated.. thanks in advance God bless!

It is scary and the first week is the worst. Once you’re into the regular food stage, it gets pretty easy and you forget about the unpleasant first days.

6 months post-op and I have only thrown up once or twice and that was in the early months. I ate something disagreeable at the time but can easily tolerate it now. It's uncommon to constantly throw up as other's have said in this thread.

I was scared too cause of all the things I read on the net before my surgery. Now, after an easy recovery, and a great experience so far, I wish I did it years ago.

I have my surgery scheduled for 3/2... The anxiousness is keeping me up at night wondering if I am making the right decision.. or am I setting myself up to get sick for the rest of my life. I have been doing my research and reading posts from many different support groups all over the internet and there are some horrific stories out there are people that can't get food down.. or they throw up every time they eat meat ETC.. for me I could deal with it coming out the other end not to be graphic but the thought of vomiting for the rest of my life has me absolutely petrified and questioning should I take the chance.. Please share your experience from having gastric bypass... I understand the first couple weeks will be rough.. And I can imagine that others have struggled because they possibly didn't follow what their doctor recommends.. But to think you do all the right things and you still get sick has me worried... Whatever insight you can share and tips you can share to possibly avoid this with a greatly appreciated.. thanks in advance God bless!

Girl I'm literally in the same boat, I'm terrified. My surgery is on Monday. I am on the verge of a panic attack and feel like every possible thing could go wrong. I'm really trying to think positively and I know the cons of long terms obesity are just as severe but let's face it, it's a huge scary change. I am praying for you and sending so many good vibes and well wishes for your journey. At the end of the day I know all we can do is endure and conquer these obstacles.

P.s. I'm also in Tampa. I'm working with Advent health's program.

Girl I'm literally in the same boat, I'm terrified. My surgery is on Monday. I am on the verge of a panic attack and feel like every possible thing could go wrong. I'm really trying to think positively and I know the cons of long terms obesity are just as severe but let's face it, it's a huge scary change. I am praying for you and sending so many good vibes and well wishes for your journey. At the end of the day I know all we can do is endure and conquer these obstacles.

P.s. I'm also in Tampa. I'm working with Advent health's program.

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@Jersey Girl in Tampa I'm in the Tampa area too. Who's your surgeon?

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Dr Fernandez

[mention=414438]Jersey Girl in Tampa[/mention] I'm in the Tampa area too. Who's your surgeon?

Dr Fernandez

So you're with Advent too! @fourmonthspreop might have the same doctor as you.

I'm at TGH with Dr Mooney.

So you're with Advent too! [mention=404154]fourmonthspreop[/mention] might have the same doctor as you.
I'm at TGH with Dr Mooney.

I'm with Dietrich!

I've heard really great things about Dr Dietrich!

He's stern byt kind and listens to all my concerns. I chose the program because it's highly praised. Trying to remember that these surgeons are amazing at what they do and I'll be in good hands haha but fear is normal.

3 minutes ago, fourmonthspreop said:

He's stern byt kind and listens to all my concerns. I chose the program because it's highly praised. Trying to remember that these surgeons are amazing at what they do and I'll be in good hands haha but fear is normal.

Yes, you will be fine! Fear is normal.

No, I always recommend the bypass over the sleeve because there is less gastric reflux. Also, if you follow the surgeons/dietitians instructions you will do great. I get nauseous if I eat meat without chewing thoroughly or eat too much. Or if I eat too much sugar/fat I’ll get an upset tummy. But the meat thing goes away the longer you are post surgery. I had a revision (weight gain totally my fault) and I am 5 months post op and can eat tender chicken, steak, and feel great. Just even as you can eat more don’t try to eat past being full and comfortable :)

I hear this a lot. I've been a vegetarian for 6 years about and don't plan on changing that. I'm wondering how tofu and other plant based proteins will sit with me post bypass.

I am almost a year post op…. It will be one year March 24th.
i can say that I have only thrown up once. It was a month or two after surgery and my first time on more solid food and I didn’t know what my body cues were. Because I didn’t know I over ate and threw up.
i can honestly say: ONE time feeling that was enough to make me learn my lesson and I have not had to repeat the experience.

i see how much other people can eat though and I seem to be one of those ones that has a very low volume of food intake. A year out I still can’t eat one whole scrambled egg in one sitting. ??‍♀️
but then again a year out I also don’t really feel hunger still.