Gastric Bypass

I had gastric bypass 11 weeks ago and down 50+lbs. Looking for support from others going through the same journey.
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  • ninakunesch18
    ninakunesch18 Posts: 8 Member
    When did you have surgery? How's it going ?
  • heidihobug24
    heidihobug24 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi im in the first steps to getting the gastric sleeve done i have 4 dr visits one a month to go. Im looking for a before meal plan to help for after any segestions?
  • ninakunesch18
    ninakunesch18 Posts: 8 Member
    Every program is so different depending where you have your surgery done. The best advice is to do exactly what your doctor and nutritionalist suggest. Good luck to you!
  • heftylady98
    heftylady98 Posts: 1 Member
    I just started to join my fitness pal to help me to start losing weight. I have been to the doctor twice now. Still need to see a nutritionalist and a psycologist and then the surgery for gastric sleeve will be done
  • ninakunesch18
    ninakunesch18 Posts: 8 Member
    Good luck to you! It's a long process but you will be so happy when your on the other side!
  • jobalmer
    jobalmer Posts: 6 Member
    I just had the gastric Sleeve done on 5/17. Down 20lbs since my surgery. Would love to make friends going through the same thing and to motivate each other. Cause surgery is a tool def not a quick fix
  • ninakunesch18
    ninakunesch18 Posts: 8 Member
    Learning everyday that it is a tool and have to overcome bad food choices forever.
  • hcrlmr
    hcrlmr Posts: 5 Member
    Hi I'm thinking about gastric surgery as I have approximately 125 lbs. to lose. I don't know if it's right for me because I don't have any support system at home. How bad does the surgery make you feel? Is it very painful? Do you feel sick to your stomach afterwards? I'd love to hear some of your experiences please to help me decide what I'm going to do. Thanks to all who take the time to respond ☺️
  • ninakunesch18
    ninakunesch18 Posts: 8 Member
    It's such a personal decision. I've had hard days and ups and downs but I do not regret having the surgery. You have to be ready for huge changes. I can't eat fast or very much which gets frustrating at times but also why I'm losing weight. After surgery it was hard for a few days and I was glad my mom was here to take care of me. But one week later I was driving and only on children's Tylenol for pain. Three weeks after surgery I was back at work. If you struggle with your weight this is a great tool but not the easy way out at all.
  • kristamae24
    kristamae24 Posts: 3 Member
    I had RNY 4/12/17 :)
  • ElviGar
    ElviGar Posts: 10 Member
    Have struggled with my weight for yrs. Last August i was at 270 now at 237, my weight always goes up and down but i seem to now be making better choices and have stayed under 240 for a few months, have recently recovered from a sprained ankle that kept me less active but starting to do a lil cardio now, just what my ligaments can tolerate. My Dr says ill benfit from a gastric sleeve since ive been able to keep my weight in control. This month ill have completed 3 visits with nutritionist and surgery is scheduled for September but kind of anxious and nervous at the same time. Its something i really want to do ,i am a 34 yr old single mother of 4 ranging from 18yrs to 3yrs i have my childrens support and my families and that of my x husbands thou now my 4 yr relationship ended and alot had to do with my decision to continue with my weight loss and his insecurities from it. The surgery is something i really think i will benefit from not just for myself but for my children but sometimes everything before it seems overwhelming....anyone feel free to add me, can really use the support!
  • doczimmerman
    doczimmerman Posts: 1 Member
    I am having the gastric sleeve done in about 5 months. I'v been to the Dr. once an then to the nutricianist, and then to Physical therapy. My Dr. want me to loose 5 lbs by the time I return to him on June 22. So far I have lost 9.4 lbs.
    I weighed 228.8 when I started this journey. I ham hoping to get back down to at least 175 or less. Glad I found this message board. I will post progress as time goes by.
  • ninakunesch18
    ninakunesch18 Posts: 8 Member
    Good luck to you!
  • FrankieLuv88
    FrankieLuv88 Posts: 9 Member
    Hi everyone! I have also started my journey to have WLS. I am 29 years, 5'6, and 261. Would love to have some new friends that have been through as well as going through the journey to share experiences.
  • ninakunesch18
    ninakunesch18 Posts: 8 Member
    Are you doing Gastric bypass?
  • kvsg1219
    kvsg1219 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi everyone I had the gastric sleeve 12/19/16 I have lost 70 lbs it's still hard for me to stay on track I still have cravings so I take one DS at at a time. I'm 48 and gave a daughter that's 9 I need to lose weight to keep up with her lol.
  • Jaxson0215
    Jaxson0215 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi, sounds like your doing great. I just had the gastric sleeve 3 weeks ago. Down 17lbs so far. Please feel free to add me. I'm also looking for support, advice, stories from people going through the same thing
  • tdlugo2015
    tdlugo2015 Posts: 2 Member
    edited June 2017
    Hi. I'm in the process of having gastric bypass done. I have seen the doctor, psychologist, and dietician. I have to see the dietician 5 more times, once a month. I also have an appt with a cardiologist this month. I already use a cpap so I don't have to have a sleep study done. I am doing deep water aerobics and strength training 6 days a week. I have to lose 38 lbs before my insurance will cover the surgery. So far I'm down by 2 lbs. I started at 382 and am 397.8 now, I have to get down to around 350 lbs. I'm looking for motivation and support from ppl going through what I am or already have. Please friend me I don't know how...lol...
  • Donatarn62
    Donatarn62 Posts: 1 Member
    I had the RNY March 2007 at the age of 45. My weight at that time was 234. Within a year I was down to 130 but looked very anorexic. I moved away from my doctor 6 months later and did not follow up or monitored. At about 3 years in I slowly started gaining weight back. I found a Dr. where I moved to who will follow me and monitor. 10 years out, today I have gained with my weight back up to 180. Working hard now to slowly lose weight and become more active. My doctor reassures me that if you still have 50% of your weight off after 5 years you are considered a success. I do not feel like a success because of the weight I gained back. I am now actively trying to manage my food intake and exercise. Hopefully I will get back to around 145. I feel that it will be my "feel good" weight.
  • jyamiolk
    jyamiolk Posts: 37 Member
    I had the vertical Sleeve back in October of 2014. Highest weight was 302. 288 at surgery and down 120 pounds. It was the best decision I have made. I started logging my meals from the first introductory session and continue to this day 970 day streak. I have been focused on my fitness, ran two 5K's and work out 5 days a week. This is life changing. The surgery is just a tool and a commitment to a sustainable lifestyle consisting of diet and fitness will ensure success. If available take advantage of support groups and also the support of a psychologist as surgery does not take care of the head. good luck on your journeys.
  • JustRenea
    JustRenea Posts: 82 Member
    I just got approved and have gastric bypass RYN scheduled for July 10!
  • SpanksNotSpanx
    SpanksNotSpanx Posts: 31 Member
    Hey everyone feel free to add me for lots of support. I had roux en y gastric bypass with gallbladder removal on 6/20. Just a few days ago I was crying because I was in such bad pain following the surgery and now I'm crying about my husband giving away maple bacon and other foods that don't fall into our diet plan! It's been such an adjustment process but it really is life changing even preparing to have this surgery. I started out at 321 and by surgery morning I was down to 268. My husband asked me why I couldn't just keep losing without the surgery and I simply told him that for me it has never stayed off of my body and that I wanted to permanently change something to prevent these problems from occurring ever again. Once and for all I will be the hot mom who brings all of the kids to the theme park while blasting Disney tunes and 90s pop music like ... It's gunna be me! My girls will not learn my bad eating habits now. Haha!!!!
  • kkae
    kkae Posts: 3 Member
    I have a question. How can you use MyFitness Pal when you have had gastric bypass or any other weight reduction surgery? It doesn't allow you all the features if you go below 1,000 cals per day.
  • kkae
    kkae Posts: 3 Member
    I would also like to know why doctors recommend low calorie restriction following weight reduction surgery but don't recommend that to someone without undergoing the surgery. Can't a person just try to eat the same dietary recommendations and lose weight that way before they submit to the surgery itself?
  • Tipptock1979
    Tipptock1979 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello All,
    I had gastric bypass Jan 2015, weighed 527lbs. Currently 317. It's been a struggle. Diagnosed with Uterine Cancer last year, treatment didn't work. Had to have total hysterectomy. Didn't have kids but hoped to be able after losing weight. Well that didn't work out. So aside from still recovering from WLS, I was dealing with emotional and physical distress oh and early onset of Menopause (I'm 37) because of surgery. But i am Cancer Free but still struggling with weight loss. Regardless of everything I've gone through I still maintained my positive optimistic attitude. It does help. I've pretty much platod at 317. So I'm back here trying to restart my weightless plan. I've maintained so far but now need to amp up the exercise regimen and start losing again.
  • dempseymom4
    dempseymom4 Posts: 35 Member
    Hi, I had gastric bypass on the 28th of June and am down from my highest weight of 242 on the first of June to 185 today with a goal of 125lbs. I am looking for people on here who on going through the same journey. I decided to start journaling my food because I am sure I am not always getting enough protein in. Also did anyone experience hair loss? I haven't yet and am wondering when that starts if it does.
  • aprilgirl414
    aprilgirl414 Posts: 2 Member
    kkae wrote: »
    I have a question. How can you use MyFitness Pal when you have had gastric bypass or any other weight reduction surgery? It doesn't allow you all the features if you go below 1,000 cals per day.

    This is what I would like to know, as well. I had my surgery (gastric bypass) on 9/21. Would love to see how you all use mfp to your advantage.