Any gastric bypass patients on here

evamerrifield

Anyone else had gastric bypass on this site? Gained weight back?

MsJackieO318

I had it about 2 and 1/2 years ago. I could not be more happy with the results. I went from 265 to 115 at my lowest. I have gained some bounceback weight, currently I am 133-135ish, but some of that may be muscle as I lift pretty heavy for a girl. I am on here to log my food and track, while I am by no means overweight I think I am perfect at 125 and would like to get down there. I am also preparing for a tummy tuck (ugh you can lose weight but not the extra skin) and want to be at my ideal weight for that. A lot of people think gastric bypass is an "easy way out" but it is a tool and you can still gain the weight back, I know many that have had the surgery and end up heavier than before. Are you considering surgery or did you already have it and am trying to lose some of the bounceback weight?

evamerrifield

I have already had it.........did you know that after 2 years you lose the benefit of mal-absorbtion?

evamerrifield

I kept my weight off for about 4 years then I had my boy and that combined with staying at home ALL THE TIME, I have put on 35 lbs of it back

MsJackieO318

Yup at almost exactly 2 years out I started to have the weight creep on, so YES! I know about the loss of malabsorbtion, lol. It sucks!!! Even though you have gained I think you are doing a great job. You are only up 35 lbs and you had a kid, and you are taking the first steps by being on here . Try to look on the bright side....I'm sure you are still much smaller than you were to begin with, and you have a beautiful child as well. Have you started hitting the gym? That is what has helped me the most. If you want friend me, we can motivate each other to go to the gym. Also, if you are stuck at home with the kid and get to the gym try some different exercise tapes. I got some off ebay very inexpensively, even the walking ones are ok in the winter.

evamerrifield

Wow atleast your Dr. told you, I know 6 people in my area that have had the surgery and NONE of them knew this.......I just found out about 3 months ago, I have been riding a stationary bike here at home..........I will friend you when I get back in a few..........thanks for your time

Laxmom1418

I had gastric bypass. Almost 2 years post op. I never did make it all of the way to my goal weight. Let alone what "they" think my goal weight is. And worse than that, at Christmas, I got back into old eating habits, taking a bowl of potato chips to bed with me, fast food and sugar. I have never had any signs of the "dumping syndrome" I had and still have a tough time telling the difference between full and hungry.
After a gain of 14 lbs, I just knew that I could NOT go back there no matter how easy it would be. I cant!! I cant!!!! I started texting with a buddy. The deal was I had to text her everything that I put into my mouth and she had to do the same. Once I started weighing things again and measuring, I realized how much i was overeating. After one week and a loss of 4.5 lbs, it was easy to get back on track.
I feel powerful again. I feel in control. Not to mention that I feel so much better. The headaches are gone, the fatigue is gone. I almost feel like me again.
So pleeeeease....don't give up....don't turn back. Make a simple change. Make that committment to yourself not to go back. Get out some old photos, your journals. Think back to the losing stage. Remember how good it felt. Go back there...give it another try...It's not too late to reach out for help....WE are all in this together!!

AZLDSGal

Hello All,
I had Gastric Bypass approx. 8 years ago and I went from 309 to 148 but I am back up to 181. I am not happy about it but it hasn't been to bad for almost 8 years (is what I keep telling myself). I tried the 5 day pouch diet a few weeks ago and I lost 11 pounds but went right back to eating sugary snacks and put that back on...I am not a huge food eater but I do love sweets. I am going to try next again and see if I can get myself going again.....I am just looking for lots of support :bigsmile:

kkmonroe79

I haven't had Gastric Bypass, but I had Lap Band surgery in November. I'm here for the motivation, as it's a great tool - but still a LOT of work! You guys have done great!!!

evamerrifield

I am sooooooooooooooo disappointed in myself.........I never got to my goal weight, BUT I was so ok with the weight I stayed at for 4 years, until I had my boy, but after the pregnancy and being GLUED to my home, I have put on 35 pounds, I am so very miserable, nothing I wear looks good...........I have always worked and staying at home can get really old, I am thankful to be raising my boy but it does get VERY routine.......it's been a huge change for me.......and of course my husband has no clue what I mean, he works 7 on 7 off, so for one week I am home with my boy alone, then the next he spends the week doing what he wants to do, while I am again at home...........can anyone tell I am not a happy camper today LOL, I love my honey, and he is a good man but they really can be oblivious to our need to "get out"

jwhitch

I had gastric bypass almost 25 years ago. You never lose the need to be diligent about your weight (at least I never have which is why I'm on MFP!). Don't beat yourself up about gaining the weight back, you have made a positive step toward getting back to the weight you want to be. I lost over 100 lbs initially but have gained & lost the same 30-40 lbs more than a few times. I'm currently at my goal weight, and I did it using MFP. Like many others, I had no idea how many calories I was consuming but this time I'm committing to healthy eating & exercise. I do indulge in some of the foods I love but I try to make sure that I stay within or close to my calorie limit. I also walk almost every day, which is something I've never done before. You can do this!

LuckyPoodle

I had gastric bypass 11 years ago this week. I have no doubt that I still malabsorb. I lost my daughter to TSS 2 1/2 years ago and gained 20+ pounds in 6 months, I sat in one spot! Since then I am up moving again and lost that plus some. I still dump, I still malabsorb and I still can only eat 1/2 cup. But, I eat all of the time!! I'm still losing a pound a week, 60 in the last year and a half.
The difference is, I asked my Dr for a very long bypass so that I'd have more malabsorption. He was a wonderful Dr and most of his patients had zero regain. He isn't doing the surgery anymore though.

christypol

I has gastric bypass 4 years ago... I don't regret it, there is still 100 lbs less of me, but I should lose another 75 to be healthy. I've been stuck at this weight for about 2 years now..no gain, but no more then 5 lb loss either. Looking for support here, getting back to working out (I quit while in nursing school )

Fredrigo

As I studied up for my lap band procedure it appears lap band and gastric bypass on average have the same amount of weightloss over the first 3 years. Lap band generally spreads the weight loss out more over that time while bypass loses faster at first then tapers off.

Most people lose 15 points off of their BMI which means even though they are more healthy less than 15% report reaching their "goal" weight within those 3 years.

elkinsrk

I had gastric bypass 5 years ago. Never got to goal, lost about 60 pounds with surgery after 60 with high protein product diet. I have gained about 20 pounds back. I have had sclerotherapy to make opening smaller, but really need help not eating the wrong things. I did well for 3 years, but have found myself eating chips and chocolate again because they go through easy. I have never had dumping syndrome, but do have trouble with high and low sugars, going over 200 when I eat, and sometimes dropping to 50s afterwards, or when I don't eat. I really need to get motivated again.

swoods516

I had RNY Gastric Bypass 9 years ago. I had lost 120lbs and never reached my gal weight. I've now gained 40 back! I know it still works as long as I eat what I should. My biggest problem has been slider foods and sweets. I am working real hard to change that. I will celebrate 10 years in October. My ultimate goal would to have the 40 off by then but I also know that is probably unrealistic.

Imgoing2makeit

So how did you decide on a calorie goal. My Doctor is no longer here & I can never get a straight answer from ANY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. Im lost before I've even started because I don't know how many calorie to consume. Im a little over 5yrs. Post op. Any suggestions websites comments would be greatly appreciated.

XxMarcella85xX

Hi everyone please feel free to friend me I had gastric almost three and a half years ago. I'm always looking for bypass friends so we can compare diaries and help each other. So, I started out 325 pounds before surgery I lost 125 pounds and was very happy at 200 pounds I because I was so used to being 26 and I was a size 12/14 so.....after 3 n 1\2 years I have gained back 42 pounds I have managed to loose 12 pounds using MFP but have stopped loosing I went to see a baratric dietician and this is what she told me for post ops:

1200 to 1300 calories per day
60 to 80 grams of protein per day
No more than 130 carbs per day
No more than 30grms of fat per day
No more than 2000 grms of sodium daily
No more than 30grms of carbs per meal and 10 grams of carbs per snack
Drink 10 8oz glasses of water
60 mins of cardio 5 times a week
3 days of stregnth training per week
She she do not eat back your MFP exercise calories

She said that following this I should loose about 5 pounds a month minimum. We shall see if it woeks. Again I'm here for support feel free to friend me! I wish everyone the best of luck

swoods516

I am keeping track of everything I eat on MFP. I am currently eating between 1200 and 1500 calories. If you eat low Cal food it means you can eat a lot more food calorie wise but with the gastric bypass we can't eat that much! I am getting all my protein in. Eating fruits and veggies. And losing weight. Usually on the weekend I will have something sweet but still stay around the same calories maybe over a little. I am still playing with the numbers to figure it all out. I regained my weight from eating way to many carbs so I am trying by best to stay away from them. Its really hard some days! I am interested to know how others are trying to adjust. Looking for support too.

katiegregoire

I have just joined MFP today and logged my breakfast. I had Gastric Bypass in 2006 and have gained back 20 pounds since my smallest. The surgery is a tool not a magic pill. I am disappointed in myself because I was SO very healthy and comfortable in my own skin 20 pounds ago. I have 2 small boys and a full time job. I find countless excuses of why I can’t exercise or plain a healthy menu for myself. Also because of my bad food choices I have a LOT of belly weight...Carbs are the devil !! I am thankful that there is a group of people here that are in the same bought as me. I need all the help and support I can get. If anyone friends me is there a way to talk privately?

RNWall

I had gastric bypass back in 2009. I lost 110 pounds total. In 2011 I lost my mother and broke up with my long time boyfriend and gained back 50 pounds. I am trying to get back on track and have started actually working out which was something I didn't do after my surgery.

scrapperthoke

I had Roux-N-Y in 2009. Lost 120 pounds. Got too skinny from my perspective. Stopped losing and then gained back 25 pounds. I want to drop 15-20 and then maintain. I started the 5 Day Pouch Test last Saturday. Went back to the basics of gastric bypass and re-calibrated my understanding of the weight loss tool. It really worked for me. Although not intended for weight loss, I lost 5 pounds in a week. It helped me remember what the pouch does for you. I highly recommend it. Using MFP food tracker really helped me identify my problem areas, and to see how many calories I was really consuming. My coffee creamer was a BIG problem. Too many carbs. I agree with many of you that simple carbohydrates are the enemy. Complex carbs on the other hand are our friends. Since my weight loss my cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar are perfect. I go by clothing size and where I am comfortable, not by what the tables tell you. If you are stuck I would highly recommend the 5 day pouch test. It is not easy, but it is effective to remind us what we are supposed to do. Good luck to you all. We deserve the best. I would do the procedure again in an instant. It gave me another chance and I don't take that for granted.

imakimm

I had RNY 15 months ago. My surgeons goal for me was 140-145. My personal goal was 125. In December I reached me personal goal!! But then I got side tracked and depressed and started eating badly and not exercising. I gained some weight and am now at 134. I am still at a healthy weight but just want to be at 125! I can always use new friends.

healthyloserxxx

Eva my two sons were born 15 mos apart and I couldn't do too much with a newborn and 15 mo old. What saved me and kept me in shape was that after breakfast I piled them in the stroller and walked two miles around the block. Then, home for lunch and a
nap. Then, off for a two mile walk again. It totally picks up your spirits. Remember, the only one responsible for your success is
you, not hubby, son, etc. You can do it! Good luck!

aprilkats

I had a roux-n-y in Dec of 2002. I went from about 412 to my lowest of 260ish. Best decision I ever made in my life, but I never lost what I needed too. Since the surgery, I've had 3 kids and began some old habits, and after my last baby, the weight didnt come back off, so I got to about 330. I joint MFP and won't look back. I have to have a pretty large amount of sugar to dump, so that was never much of an issue. But I can eat pretty much whatever. Protein fills me up very quickly, but then I'm hungry again pretty quickly too.

bkings0203

I had RNY Gastric Bypass in June of 2009 and lost 140 pounds. Actually lost too much and am now at 145. Would like to lose 10 pounds. My issue is I am actually allergic to sugar (fructose), sorbital and lactose. So that cuts down on stuff I can eat. I hope this works because the amount and kinds of food they suggest are somewhat different as to what I was told to eat or avoid.
I did start drinking diet soda again about 9 months ago and the carbonation did swell my tummy a bit.

OkieGirl40

I had RNY Gastric Bypass 2 months ago. I enjoy reading everyone's comments. Although I am doing good and have lost 50 pounds in 2 months, I find that I struggle with being mind hungry, my body is not hungry. This is definitely not the easy way out but I no longer have high blood pressure or diabetes. I love how everyone encourages each other. Good luck to all that are still trying to lose weight and congrats to those who have reached their goal weight. I welcome any input anyone has to offer for my first year post-op.

erniesav

I had my RNY two months ago. Lost 50 since then. and I lost 20 before that. I seem to lose in spurts I hit a stall just about every 10 pounds. But it takes a week to get me back going. I was obsessing about it, but the more I obsessed, the crazier I got. So now I just stick to the plan, weigh myself every day, track every morsel of food, and exercise three times a week. I have about 60 more pounds to go before I will be out of the obese category. It has been a struggle, but the bypass has given me the tool I need to do the job. I to have gone off blood pressure and diabetes medication, mercifully, and I look forward to being at the weight I was 20 years ago.

erniesav

I had RNY two months ago and I'm wondering what the 5 day pouch test is.

nwg74

I had RNY two months ago and I'm wondering what the 5 day pouch test is.

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/301957-five-day-pouch-diet/


I haven't had surgery but I enjoy reading posts about it. I had to google malabsorption to find what it is. I recently read news stories of patients that could not absorb nutrients at all and end up losing more weight than expected. Their solution was to continually eat all the time but rather than eat high calorie nutritious food. They are eating high calorie junk food.

Eva please don't be disappointed. Losing weight either by surgery or not, is a learning experience and it can take time to get things right.

LindaGialouris

I had RNY two months ago and I'm wondering what the 5 day pouch test is.

The five day pouch test is designed to get the WLS patient back to the basics so they can start losing weight again. Besides Livestrong, the developer of the 5 day Pouch Test is Kay Bailey - her website is http://5daypouchtest.com/