Any gastric bypass patients on here

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I get so frustrated with people telling me to "just do it yourself without surgery." What do they think I've been trying to do for the past 40 years? Insensitive and rude. If people are able to get it off and take it off without surgery, more power to them, but I have done the research and this is the best chance I have of resetting my metabolism and getting to a healthy wait.

Am I nervous? Yes. Do I realize that it is just as much work as if you don't have the surgery? Yes. Do I think it's a magic bullet? No. But all the research says it will help with my particular bio-chemical issues, so I'm going for it.

If you cannot support someone who has made this VERY DIFFICULT decision, please just don't say anything at all.

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?

Cool congrats! what did you eat when you first had your surgery?

I am ten years out and have gone from 462 to 210. I would go and do it again tomorrow if it would help me lose the last thirty pounds I want to go away. It is like having another life. I am so active going to the gym seven days a week is now an addiction. I have 19 year old twins who have both changed their eating habits thanks to my changes and challenges that I went through so they won't have the challenges that I went through. You just need to know that this is a complete life change. Food will no longer be something you enjoy but something you need to live. We no longer wrap food into celebrations as we did in the past. My husband has been awesome and said he loved me at my biggest and he loves me now smaller then when we got married. You will definitely need everyone in your life supporting you especially post op. Good Luck and we are all here cheering for you.

I am 16 years post op. I went from 350 to about 125 at my lowest. I did gain some weight when I as pregnant. However, my current weight is about 161 which i would like to be about 130 to 140. My goal right now is to increase my strength levels and build my endurance. I did have some issues with low iron levels and low calcium levels in 2010 and have issues with digesting iron. does any one have any suggestions to restart the weight loss?

My biggest downfall is soda's and sugar. When I had my gastric bypass in 1998 I cut out most sugar and all soda. When I was pregnant in 2008 I was super nauseated and could keep anything down and CRAVED Coke.

I wish I had know about this blog.... I had gastric bypass surgery in 2001 and to date have gained 75 pounds back of the 140 pounds I lost. I really hope some one out there is still interested because I have a lot to discuss in terms of my experience with gastric bypass and weight control

I am a little over 5 weeks out. The things I wish someone would have told me is (after surgery) there comes a point when you may have a melt down. And wish you would not have done it and you will be very emotional. But it passes lol. I am down 40lbs and I use this app and walk. It is hard at first to have people eating around you. But it gets better. So just know it all gets better. I am very happy I did this as I was 306 when I started. I feel better and move better. Good Luck!

Hi all. I had my surgery in January of this year and to date I have loss 45 pounds. But i can not help to feel as if i have not loss enough. The 45 pounds includes my 2 week high protein diet results as well. I work out and eat right so maybe its just me. what is your feedback? do you think 45 pounds is on target?

Is it safe to estimate that losing 10 pounds a month is on target?

Hello...my name is Kelly. I had Gastric Bypass 12/30/13 and have lost over 30 pounds and gotten off of two blood pressure medications; I only take 1/2 a pill a day and hope to be off of this one soon too. The surgery was the BEST decision I ever made for myself. I no longer have sleep apnea and I enjoy working out; mainly cardio right now but will add weight training soon.

Please feel free to add me as a friend. I have lots of questions for the veterans

Hello all,
I will be 11 years post op in May and lost 150 pds. I am wondering if anyone has had any back problems since surgery. I immediately started to notice lower back pain, and thought maybe they had cracked my tail bone ( I was told they have to flip you over a time or two) during surgery. Come to find out I have/had 4 dehydrated discs L2-S1, two bone spurs and a pinched nerve. I have had two back surgeries in the last 3 years, one to put a ton of metal and screws in my back and 4 fusions...and one to remove all of the metal/screws because my body rejected it and to redo 3 of the 4 fusions. I ended up gaining between 30-40 pds, because I wasn't able to do anything and as of now I hurt more, than I did before my first surgery. Which brings me to exercise. I can't tolerate a whole lot of exercise because it makes me hurt, more than it helps. I spend 5 days recovering just from cleaning the house. And now it seems I have another pinched nerve because my right foot/calf/thigh keeps going numb. Not good news at all. I am only 40 years old, and was very active before my back surgeries. So what do I do? Anyone else out there have any experience? I have heard of spinal decompression therapy but don't know anyone that's had any experience with it. Any info/tips would be appreciated!!

I think that depends on several things including how much weight total you have to lose. Have you discussed with your surgeon what the rate should be?

I had RNY surgery April, 2009. That is almost 5 years ago and I have lost 200 pounds but still have 20 to go. It's not easy either. The surgery is only a tool to help you lose the weight and if you don't use it , you won't lose it. I have intolerance to sugars and lactose now but can still find a way to eat some of these things.

The key is changing the types of foods you eat and drinking lots of water...at least 64 oz daily. Also getting in at least 60 Gms of protein in daily and taking vitamin supplements are key factors.

Yes, exercise will make things happen faster and make you feel more energized and better overall. You just have to be sure that you make changes slowly so that they become habits.

I use a FitBit to log my steps and am involved with a wellness program at my work. Relating to others on this site is very good too. I can always use some support and am open to providing support to others.

We can beat this together and by using the tool that we have been given through WLS!!!

Thanks this information is so helpful for me and I am sure for others. I go and see my nutritionist in a couple of weeks. Thanks again.

I had RNY in August 2006. I was 335 and lost 180lbs. I got to 155. Over the last 3 years have been filled with loss and I have put back on 40. I am struggling to lose it and I am about 10lbs from 200 and getting frustrated. Was using the Lose It app but it does not sync with my exercise app so trying to find my way around MFP.

I'd appreciate any advise or encouragement. I just started the 24 day challenge with Advocare, exercising and counting calories.

what is the 5 day pouch test?