Any gastric bypass patients on here

I had RNY almost 3 yrs ago. Still struggling to get to my goal weight (30 more pounds to go). Feel free to add me, I could use more encouragement/advice from other WLS members. I took a break from MFP but would really like to return.

Hello!
I am looking at the gastric bypass surgery and have an information meeting with a dr and dietician tomorrow - what is your daily menu like for you all that have had it? I have heard a lot of stuff you can't eat after it and that you can't drink 30 mins before or after eating,etc..and also about hairloss! So just trying to get an idea of what cals you do and what your breakfast/lunch and dinner are ??

I went threw all the pre stuff last summer then at the last minute decided NOT to go threw with it....Best decision I ever made

I had gastric bypass 7 years ago. I too have gained 40 lbs lost 30 and then back up the 30 now down 30 again. Still have those 10 lbs that are stubborn and would like another 10 off to get to 150. If anyone wants to be friends and learn how we can get down again, please friend me.

I had RNY in April of 2011. I went from 273 to 154 (as of today). I gained back about 10 pounds last year after ACL reconstruction surgery and yo yo-ed for the last 10 months. I hired a personal trainer three weeks ago, and have lost 9 of the 10 pounds!! Can't wait to hit 145!

Hello Vickwalk,

I had the surgery 14 yrs ago and I am very happy that I did. But the decision to have it is an individual one. My sister, who is obese, has decided not to have it.

A couple of points to consider in making your decision:
1. Surgery is a tool to battle obesity, but not a cure. If you have it, you will have to continue for the rest of your life, as you do now, to manage your disease.
2. Surgery provides relief from the almost impossible struggle of getting the weight off, and give you a lifelong tool to help you stay healthy, but you will still have to exercise, eat right, sleep well and drink a lot of water.
3. The first year is full of pros and cons ... rapid weight loss after years of the battle can be exhilarating ... loosing hair isn't fun, but probable though not permanent.
4. Weight loss is almost guaranteed, but how much is not. You still must follow your dietician's advice. If you don't, you won't loose all you want and won't benefit from the time to really train yourself to handle your disease.

Yes, it is painful, but so is child birth ...

Yes, it means you will live differently, are you ready for that?

I was. I was sick of living the way that I was when I carried 140 pounds of extra weight.

Well, I hope that helps.

Julie

Yes i had my surgery (gastric bypass) march 13, 2013 it was very scary for me but i did my research, asked what seemed like a million questions by the morning of surgery, i was ultra sure of what i was doing, was going on and was ready!!! Im glad i did, today i am 140 pounds, i was 290 when i got on the table, i dont have to take insulin ANYMORE, i am the smallest i have ever been in my entire life, i was even a plump baby!!! My advice to anyone who is considering having any type of weight loss procedure, take it very serious, do what yur suppose to eat what yur suppose to eat in the amount u should, because yur only hurting yourself, do your research find out if this is something you would commit to, sometimes its a little difficult at times for me as well, but this is what i wanted, and i wouldn't change a thing!!!

Hi Everyone; I had Gastric By-Pass on 4/20/2009 and lost 100 pounds and never felt better. I lost the bulk of my weight in 9-10 months and pretty much maintained for over a year. I am now up 16 pounds over the last 2 years; I am a stress eater and I have had a lot of stress these last 2 years. I am determined to lose these 16 pounds plus the last 10 pounds I wanted to lose. I know I can do these and look forward to looking at this site for inspiration and keeping me motivated. Good luck to everyone.

I had the Roux in 2008, initially lost about 150 lbs, had excess skin taken off in two procedures and now have gained back about 30lbs. I really need to get back on track because I think I'm outgrowing my size 14 pants and I'm not about to go back in that direction. I never reached my initial goal, but that's only about 55lbs away. I just need motivation again - I've become sedentary.

I have and I have also noticed that I can eat a lot. Not as much as I used too but I sometimes wonder if my pouch is still there

Go to 5daypouch test and follow instructions. you will be amazed!!

I had the Gastric Bypass one year ago 1/25/13, and I could not be happier!! I was 295 and now I am 140. I am nervous about regain, but I try to keep my diet in check. It is a struggle everyday because sometimes I feel like slider foods sit better with me then healthy food. I go to the gym, but I love running outside. Winter is kicking my butt because I have not been running as much as I would like!! Looking for some friends to add one here. I need some accountability!!

I am so glad to find this board. I had Gastric Bypass November 6, 2013, 11 weeks ago. Have lost 46 pounds!! I use myfitnesspal to track all my eating and exercising!

I haven't had the surgery yet. I began the process in Sept 2013 in Kingston, On, Canada. It takes about a year before you have the surgery. I am so greatful for this thread and others on here as it is giving me an idea of what to expect and what to watch out for.
For me, it took a long time to realize it wasn't always what I ate, it was how much and when. Breakfast "food" was non-existent, Lunch was hit or miss, but when I did eat it was stuff like two grilled cheese sandwiches and Supper was also a big heavy meal and usually was Pasta and typically 3-4 servings (not plate fulls) with lots of cheese. I had tried diets in the past and the worst one for me was the high fibre diet with having to eat whole wheat anything.
So after starting the bariatrics program, I had time to sit back and think about things. In Dec 2013 I put myself on a diet. I wanted to reset my stomach to try to determine "what is full?" because I could never tell. I had no concept of what full was other than a being so stuffed with food my stomach began hurting. I started with two weeks liquid diet only. The lowest calorie one I could get in my city was Boost so I went with that 4x's per day. After two week I replaced one Boost with a cabbage and chicken home made soup. I could only eat 2.5-3cups total.
I have completely cut out Any Wheat products, so no bread, no pasta (only occasionally during really bad cravings), very little rice or other grains. I have increased protein intake, lots of salads, I love cabbage and can't get enough of that. My vice is pop-corn right now but I still can't properly digest the stuff. I have now replaced the morning Boost with Premier Protein since it is 30g Protein and only 5g carb, as apposed to Boosted 16g and 16g for the same. It suits me better in the morning for now. I am eating two meals per day and take one boost for a snack at night.
I bought myself scales to weigh my good, new measuring cups and spoons, and portion control kiddie plates so I am less likely to over eat.
The first month was the hardest. I had cravings for sugary stuff and pasta and McDumpie's burgers and fries.. I would actually indulge and get the burgers but removed the buns and condiments and just ate the paddies. Now, I don't even crave them any more. My cravings for bread are gone, or other sugary items. I am finding I am struggling with the idea that I want something more than actually wanting it.
I am working on my diet pepsi addiction and have found that I am wanting to drink more actual water and less diet pop. I am actually down to 1 can per day as opposed to 4 six months ago.
With all this though, I was only hitting between 1000-1200 calories per day and I wasn't feeling hungry at all. But I need to be taking in 1200-1500 per day (as per my dietician) and I am having a hard time with that right now, so I am going to need to do it slowly. I am also very deficient in Vitamin D. level 43 when I should be twice that, so I am now taking 4000ui of VitD3 daily (and getting acne outbreaks because of it)
On the good side I have lost 20lbs in the last two months. Yeah... but I have lots and lots of work ahead of me. Next step is getting off my *kitten* more and walking and down the road strength training. But, one step and one day at a time.

So, please feel free to send me a friend request.

I didn't have the bypass, but I had the gastric sleeve. Which is basically just makes my stomach smaller. With the surgery and working out, I lost 117 lbs. Unfortunately, I gained back 74 lbs. I'm considering going back for the bypass. Part of my problem was keeping up with after surgery appointments.

I will tell you now to stop the diet sodas since the carbonation will make your stomach hurt, and caffeine will dehydrate you. Strive for 2 liters of water daily. Herbal teas are fine such as peppermint or chamomile. Cut your food into baby size pieces and chew until it feels smooth. I have the smaller plates which is great. I had my surgery three months after I contacted the doctor and I underwent plenty of tests. Yo