Hi, I wanted to see who was having Roux-en-Y gastric bypass this October. It seems like more people in general get VSG, and we RGNY folks are on the fringes. I did a quick search and did not see a topic, so sorry if this is a repeat. I wanted a group just for RGNY because even though a lot of advice is similar there are some nuanced differences. My surgery is on October 27th I start my pre-op diet on Friday the 13th, but I decided to get a bit of a jump start by easing into it today.

I am converting my VSG to a Roux-en-Y on October 17th. One week!!!

Edited October 10, 20232 yr by SarahP1220

@SarahP1220 Congratulations! only 7 days to go!!

I had a RNY over 5 years ago.
I see lots of activity on this board for one.
Good luck with yours. Ask any questions you have. Even what to pack to take to the hospital.

I had a RNY over 5 years ago.
I see lots of activity on this board for one.
Good luck with yours. Ask any questions you have. Even what to pack to take to the hospital.

20 hours ago, toodlerue said:

I see lots of activity on this board for one

I guess I should have clarified, I meant a spot for people having RNGY this month. There is an October surgery buddies topic in the general forum, but again most of those folks are having VSG and going on about that, which is great, but there are some RGNY differences.

Edited October 11, 20232 yr by New To This23
quoted wrong sentence

I just picked up the meds they ordered for me to take after the surgery today. I was told to get a heat pad.

Hi! Just created my account. Had my rny on October 2. I just vomited a tilapia and green bean meal and I think I am developing food aversion. Tomorrow I’m just going to drink milk ( fairlife) all day. Not enjoying the protein shakes but I’ll try to mix them in there. Today just seemed like a hard day. I was doing fine until now. I really enjoyed cooking and working on recipes and trying new foods. But, I just don’t want to eat anything anymore.

I don’t know… putting myself to bed and starting the day with a glass of milk but wow. I feel so defeated and low today. Decided to create an account to share my feelings to see if this is normal.

My follow up appointment is on October 30.

Thanks for listening.

@Libra3636 Thanks for joining. My surgery is not until the 27th,but I know you are not alone there is a ton of info on this site, including rants and raves page.

I hope you get to feeling better tomorrow.

Did my shopping for my 2 week post-op diet today. Surgery is on Friday and I am so excited to get to have creamy Soups after two weeks of nothing but Protein Shakes and Jello.

On 10/24/2023 at 10:09 PM, New To This23 said:

Did my shopping for my 2 week post-op diet today. Surgery is on Friday and I am so excited to get to have creamy Soups after two weeks of nothing but Protein Shakes and Jello.

I'm looking forward to creamy soups too, I have shake fatigue! LOL

Two more days, then surgery! I'm having the DS, not the RNY or the Sleeve, I'm extra fringe! ?

Well I had my surgery on the 27th at 10:30 am. I was told it went well with no complications. I was pretty tired afterward. The only pain I had was from laying flat on my back unable to move during the operation and my period started the day before, ugh.

I spent one night in the hospital with the option to stay another, but I was really only struggling with nausea and wanted to the 130 mile drive back home over with.

today is day 4 feel great, I was feeling pretty good on day 3 (only one nap that day) but I feel even better today. I have not been hungry at all, but I have been following the diet schedule the clinic gave me for the next two weeks.

Hello All! I had Surgery on 10/18/23 ?

I am usually in Facebook support groups, but lately they are too busy being negative and quick to tear others down.

So, I am here for new scenery. I also noted most the talk and experiences are VSG, and less RNY Gastric Bypass. They are always talking bad about Bypasses until they need a revision to Bypass from VSG. So far I am doing really great! there's some hard moments, such as post op pain, gas, and one episode of dumping. (I think i ate too fast. Eating and talking). I am down -22 lbs. I will be one month post op on November 18th!

Hi @texasmade88 Welcome!!

Congratulations on the 22lb weight loss!! is that after your surgery? Currently, I have been stalled and I am trying not to get stressed out (although there is a small thought of omg what if I did this surgery and nothing changes for me).

I won't be a month out until November 27th so I am just telling myself to chill. How are you feeling about the upcoming holidays with food and stuff?

I am actually glad I will not be able to eat Thanksgiving dinner this year, it takes a lot of pressure off of me to hang out with the family.

Hello @New To This23

thank you so much! My current loss includes preop diet as well. I was only required to do a 3 day preop diet.

I agree about the stalls or slow moving scales! I plan to only weigh once a month. I already was getting in a habit of weighing everyday...I don't feel that's mentally healthy. Anyways I feel good about the holidays. I current cook several times a week for my family and have already meal prepped my "bariatric portions". I may still make old favorites for family dinner... but there no pressure to do so.

I may even try a little of normal food... but won't push it.

I had gastric bypass on October 17th. I had a lot of complications. I woke up in extreme pain immediately and was vomiting blood. After 2 days in ICU and 2 days in a regular hospital room, I ended up being discharged from the hospital. A little over a week later, I ended back up in the ER and another week in the hospital. I was unable to keep any fluids down (not even thinking about food). I would vomit immediately and I became so extremely dehydrated that I started having heart papilations. It was very scary. Come to find out, my stoma to empy the stomach into my intestine was so severly inflammed (and also sewn extremly tight) that my stomach was not emptying causing nausea and vomiting. Also a lot of fluid was pooling around my esophagus. I had to get fluids in me, potassium IVs and a banana bag of nutrients and I was unable to eat or drink anything during my hospital stay.

I am not trying to scare anyone from having surgery--just sharing my experience.

I am feeling much better now, I am home and I am down 40 pounds! I am holding down liquids and starting to eat soft foods like pudding and mashed potatoes.