Any gastric bypass patients on here
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I am so glad I found this message board! I had RNY 01/26/07 I was 282 got down to 145 at my skinniest (too skinny- according to, well everyone lol) and now I am at 174. I need to lose at least 10-15 pounds or gain some muscle. I've been really stressed out and scared, almost, because I have been trying to find some gastric bypass success stories and most of what I read online are these horror stories of people having strokes and heart attacks as complications from being malnourished. Last summer I was diagnosed anemic, and thankfully I was able to get my iron levels back up just by taking iron pills but now I have such anxiety that some horrible health problem is going hit me.
For me I so desperately just want to be healthy and live a life full of energy. My energy levels are kinda low but of course they have been low my entire life so I don't know if its fair to blame the surgery. I'm moving to California in September and I'm just imaging it the land of beach bodies so I'm more motivated than ever to get into shape. I tend to eat pretty clean but its funny that my biggest problem is portion control especially because that's what this surgery helps with but I still eat way too much and the extent of my dumping syndrome is just feeling lethargic so sometimes I just deal with it. Though trying to change that. Anyway feels good to be able to "talk" with fellow WLS patients who are still trying to be healthy! We will get there!0 -
Im glad to have found this board/community my surgery is scheduled for the 18th & I've just been busy very busy with reading up on everything & just trying to prepare myself & family. I would love to friend & don't know how.0
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I had RNY on 8/31/09 - Started the process at 399 - weighed 308 on the day of my surgery and got down to 183. My goal weight was 185 so I was thrilled. I gained back 19 pounds to land at 202 by 2 years out (which was predicted by my program, oddly enough....) Had my son a year ago and now I am back down to 199. Shooting for 185 again. I liked telling people I had lost 216 pounds. :noway:0
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Hi I had the Gastric By pass Surgery on March 14,2013 I am two months almost three post op. My start weght was 258 and now I'm down to 210 so far. I think I'm doing great to have lost 48 pounds already but it feels like my weight has came to a stand still. I measure all my food intake so I no I'm not overeating. I walk and work out everyday and my Dr has me on a strickly protein diet no fruits bread pasta protein shake jello or veggies. I feel like I'm going crazy. I'm not much of a meat eater and never have been but thats basically all I can eat. I occaionally look at other diets for the surgery online and want to switch over to them because i noticed that they have some fruits and veggies in there plan. I havent lost weight in about two weeks what do I need to do at this point. Help!!!
There's lots of other proteins besides meat! If you are hating what you are eating, I would look at cottage cheese, greek yogurt, etc. If you are only three months post op you are not really able to overeat so I would think there is something else going on. I know this is a few months later -- I hope you will come back to let us know how you are making out!!0 -
Hi I am three years post-op and I've gained 18-20lbs back and realized that I haven't been following what I should be eating the last 4 months bc I had a cartilage transplant in me knee so I wasn't exercising for 12 weeks and I am now getting back to walking again and I can use a bicycle but I can't do much of anything else yet so I've been blue, plus I lost my job bc of my knee so I'm dealing with that as well! I'm getting back on track now and trying to calculate my daily protein to help me get back and eventually get to my weight goal of 155, I am so glad I went on this blog, if anyone has any suggestions I look forward to hearing them! Thanks Nickie0
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Hi. I had a gastric bypass 3/6/2001. I went from 331 to 201 in about 9 months. I slowly started to gain the weight back due to extreme hunger bad eating habits. In November of 2009 I had an outpatient procedure called the POSE procedure. I was on liquids for a few weeks and lost about 10 pounds but sadly started to gain weight again. Today I am back up to 285 and desperate to get the weight back off. I wish I had more emotional guidance with the gastric bypass. I truly believe that overeating is an addiction just like smoking, drugs or alcohol. I am very disappointed in myself and feel that I have let my family down. I recently started MFP and I was SHOCKED to see how many calories I was actually eating. Hopefully with the help of MFP and my water exercises I can get back in control of my weight.0
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Hi Everyone!!!! I had my surgery on March 21, 2013. Before this I worked with a dietitian for 6-8 months to lose as much weight as possible. I went from 259 down to 216... but my medical issues weren't changing a bit. I still had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, severe asthma, joint and back issues, and a few more issues. Now I'm almost 4 months post up weight 166 and not one medical issue... except I cant get to sleep cause of too much energy and now I'm on Ambian (lol).
I've went from a size 22 to now in a size 9. I haven't been this size since 1988... my 8th grade graduation.
Please add me as a friend... the more support on here the most successful we will all become.
PS... I'm only friends with those that share their diaries :-)0 -
I'm one month post op Gastric bypass. Mine didn't go so well. Had a leak and spent a week in ICU. Had four blood transfusions and almost had to have a second surgery when thankfully the bleeding stopped on it's own. In one month I am already 40lbs down, 100lbs down total since I started this process. Still another 120lbs to go to reach goal. Good luck to you all!0
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I am so thankful to have found this string.
I had gastric bypass May 2011 and have lost 105 lbs. I am/was 10 lbs from my goal weight and reach a plateau that lasted 5 months and then gained 5.5 lbs in the last 6 weeks. I was freaking out. Post operatively there were no wls support groups in my area, and there still aren't and have gone through this process essentially alone. So, when I started to gain weight I didnt know where to turn. I googled weight gain 2 years after bypass and stumbled upon this blog. You all have saved me.
I knew nothing about slidder foods or slurry. But when I read about it a light bulb went on. Then I researched the 5 day pouch test and found my solution. Today is day one of the test and I am going through some serious carb withdrawal, but I can do this because I now have hope.
Please friend me. We all need each other to not become one of the statistics.
Debra0 -
Keep going! You can do this! If you made it past the surgery and the month following, the rest will fall into place.0
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For those who are tired all the time:
I am 10 years post-op and I periodically have to have iron infusion therapy. I also do monthly B12 injections at home.
Have your iron levels checked; you might not be absorbing it from your supplements. I just don't seem to produce the intrinsic factor anymore and I was severely anemic. Once I fixed that, I felt like Wonder Woman. It was a night and day difference.0 -
Amazing thread. Thank you all for sharing your reality. I am 6 weeks post op and doing well... but not tolerating much of more solid food yet. Good to hear your stories and ease up on my expectations a bit. You are all beautiful and courageous!0
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hello everyone I see not many post on this tread but was wondering if anyone has this problem im 9 months post op and have lost a lil over 100lbs but I have also had to miscarriages back to back like one in june and one in aug I don't know if my body is just rejecting the babies because of the surgery I have had kids in the past without these problems and my dr said there should be no reason why im doing this has anyone one else been through this
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I am so happy to have found this thread. I had a gastric bypass about 3 years ago. I went from 300 to my lowest of 150. My goal had been 130 but I never reached it due to getting pregnant with my son. I am now at 174 and looking to get back on track with my goal. I use fitnesspal daily and am looking for other ladies trying to get on track and stay there. Anyone still around from this thread? If so, please add me...0
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I had gastric bypass 5 weeks ago and have lost 60 lbs,its not easy but I am motivated to change my life. My wieght before gastric bypass was 332,I am know down to 272.0
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I had Rny gb surgery nearly 10 years ago. I feel like a jerk because I never even came close to my goal weight. I started at 320. At one point in 2008 I got down to 195 and was feeling pretty good. Now I'm at 230 and have big huge problems with night cravings, ESP dairy. And also I get hungry about 90-110 minutes after meals, regardless of the size of the meal. We're talking ravenous and.NO it's not just in my head. Do you think the 5-day pouch would work for someone as far beyond surgery as I? I also have pcos and hypothyroid so m probably doomed to be fat forever, but I have to try because I sing professionally and this obesity crap is really getting in the way.
Ps, I still get dumping from high sugar foods...I thank god for it too. It actually makes me not want them. Unfortunately I tolerate cheese just fine.
Also I work out daily. I love to do it, but I gain weight in spite of it.0 -
i hadGB in 2005 and got down to 138 then went back p to 214. Now down to 179.0
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Why are you glued to the house? Does he have special needs? Even so there are support groups you could get involved with. You are BORED!!!! that is why you are eating. GET OUT OF THE HOUSE!!!! If money is an issue there are lots of free things to do for activity. Go for walks. Go window shop at the mall or local stores. Most gyms are affordable and offer child care. You need to find friends locally that are active. Not sure how old you son is but if an infant still... lugging all the equipment in and out of the car is a great workout.0
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My niece did and she had to have it removed and repaired after she developed a severe blockage from the over eating. You never hear the down sides of these operations. Giving you a smaller stomach does not eliminate the NEED to consume large amounts of food. You need to solve that inside. I am working with her now since I have begun MY lifestyle change and she is doing great. She no longer diets--people fail at diets--so we are both on a lifestyle change that we will continue the rest of our lives. AND--she will never wear a bikini with the scar left from the correction!!!!!!!!!!!! But she is happier now.0
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hi, I had gastric bypass surgery October of 2004 and lost 133 lbs. I maintained for a while then by 2007 I had gained 30 lbs. By February, 2013 I gained another 53. I felt horrible. In the very beginning I could eat anything and lose and then that stopped. I couldn't stick to a diet and then I found my grove. I have lost 50 lbs and am back on track. I weigh everything and record everything and more important I drink 6-8 glasses of water daily and I changed when I eat and of course what I eat. I no longer am calling it a diet, I consider it a my eating healthy. I also walk daily and record my steps. I try to do at least 2 miles daily. I did join a gym and now that summer is over, will go regularly. I feel better and feel in control of my self vs out of control and miserable. I don't deprive myself of food, but I am very careful of how much I eat. Protein is key and lots of fruits and veggies. I don't retain vitamins and need B12 shots regularly and occasionally iron infusions. I also have to have extra Vitamin D and of course a daily multi vitamin. I found Shakeology also gives me some much needed nutrients. I just have trouble with any added sugars.....Good luck everyone.0
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it's great to lose, sucks to gain back. But now it looks like you are back on track. Good for you.0
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I'm in love and I've gained some happy pounds since my GBS almost two years ago. Before the surgery I was 232; my lowest weight was 142; I am now 149. My love and I have been doing what lovers do -- eating comfort food and cuddling; going away and eating out; laying around and just enjoying each other. He is aware that I've had the surgery and he supports me completely but it's been hard getting back on track. I don't want to get any larger than I am right now. I knew that weight gain was inevitable, but I was hoping not to gain it back this soon.
I'm a junk food eater also. I love sweets, pastries, and other snacks. How can I get back to doing what I need to do without taking the fun out of it for him?0 -
I was just going to ask a similar question. I had a RNY in June and am looking for some friends who've also had surgery. I'm losing well, but looking for some support so I can be successful. I'm afraid of gaining again, once my body adjust to the surgery.0
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I had the gastric by-pass on 2008 I used to be 315 pounds and now I am 261 again. I am so afraid because I don't want to gain the pounds again, also I dont like the way that I look again after I am gaining the pounds0
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Hi Everyone! I had Gastric RNY back in 2002 and yes... I'm the horror story you want to avoid. I'm so glad that you are all attacking this MUCH sooner than I did. At my heaviest I was 385lbs. I had my surgery and lost 200 lbs to 185. Then... I met a man (root of all evil... lol). I actually met him in an online support group for WLS. Anyway... fast forward a bit. I guess I was comfortable. By the time we had married, I had gained back to 260lbs. Within 2 months of being married, I was pregnant... at 41 no less... and on bedrest the entire time. Since the pregnancy & birth of my daughter I managed to gain to 340lbs. Bleh! I'm really trying to get a hold of this and am currently at 308. (yay!) I've come to realize... finally... that this will ALWAYS be a battle. A battle to be won.
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HELLO!! I had laparoscopic RNY 7-6-2005. I still mal absorb, maybe because the surgical techniques are different today then they were 10 years ago. I also dump daily...I guess that means I do not eat well everyday. I was 220 lbs. down to 120 lbs. in 7 months, now I am 150.and 5'2". I am always trying to lose 20-25 lbs..I.would like to know if anyone here has had a problem with alcoholism after surgery? If you have I would love to talk with you, if your not comfortable talking on the forum, please feel free to message me.
Thank you,
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Any gastric bypass patients in the winston salem area? Would love to find someone to work out with.0
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I am having bypass on Nov. 13th and am currently on the pre-op diet.0
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Hi I had surgery year and half. I only lost 40 # at 1/12 months exactly to the day I can tell you i quit losing weight. i had trouble from the very beginning be able to eat more yogurts and others then my friends I knew that had had it a year earlier. Anyway I went threw the vomiting phase so he felt I was getting strictures so he stretched my esophagus. My mom was hospitalized and spent 2 months in the hospital before she came home and died on Hospice. The day she went in the hospital is the day I stopped loosing weight. Couldn't work out when you are at the hospital 90 min. from home and your there all day. The doctor has not seen me since the stricture surgery. His assistant feels that its all the other medications i take that caused me to not loss any more weight . Horse crap. When you are able to eat twice as much at day one then someone a year out come on what did you do wrong. I am starting to have awful eating habits and have had multiple illness this summer that now limits my physical activity. So I hope I can get on the right trac and loss some weight I didnt over a year ago.0
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I have been reading all the posts below and about to ball at work. I had no idea about loosing the benefit of the absorption. I am also (mind you I am only 42) in menopause, so I'm on a medium dose of estrogen so trying to loose again is awful. Its the center of most of my husband and my fights...my weight. I was at my heaviest 265 and went down to 188. Now I'm back up to 203 and just about at whits end! I have lost all motivation to workout, and I'm always hungry again. I can eat about 1/2 of "my old self" before surgery and I'm SO beyond sad. Anyone know how to get back to motivation? Or some websites that I can go to so I can get back on track? I swore to myself I would NEVER get over 200lbs again and here i am 3 lbs over that. Forgot to say I had the surgery almost 3 years ago0
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