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Gastric bypass
Posted: Sep 20, 2014
This is not a health issue question, but I was just wondering how many of you have had gastric bypass and what was your experience like? TIA!
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Gastric Bypass - Laurie
[ In Reply To ..]Hi Samantha,
I had a gastric bypass (Roux en Y) in Jan. 2003. I weighed 350 pounds. I lost 20 pounds before the surgery. I started on pureed foods to get used to eating again, then gradually went to soft foods then to solid foods. The transition for me was a learning experience as I had to relearn how to eat. The things I loved before surgery changed after surgery. I could no longer eat the former things even those that were not considered bad for you. My tastes changed and the things I loved before surgery I did not care for after surgery. I could no longer eat a regular full-sized meal. I broke it down into small snacks; then as time progressed a little larger portion. There are supplements and protein that must be taken in daily - everyday. Since meat is celluose, the new stomach cannot process this, so most people go to protein powder or drinks, which I find are not so tasty. I get lab work done on a regular basis to make sure I have a balance of minerals and required elements as the new stomach after surgery cannot retain certain vitamins - they must be replaced daily. I hit a snag early on in the learning process and got down to 103 pounds - I improperly ate something which caused me not to eat or take any fluids for over a week. That put me in the ER to get rehydrated - not pleasant. It's been about 10 years or so and I have stabilized to 130-135 pounds. As a result of the massive weight loss, there is excess skin - it hangs under my arms and I have an abdominal flap that hangs down causing everything down there to sag. The weight loss is wonderful and I believe I'm in a healthier place because of it. I do not regret having the surgery, it has gotten me to the goal I used to just dream of. Now it's a reality. This is a lifestyle change in all respects. It is what is and I'm living it everyday. I make the best of it and take care of myself. Hope this helps :)
not bypass, i had gastric sleeve surgery - ExMeridianer
[ In Reply To ..]i couldnt bring myself to have bypass, rearranging my insides, not digesting properly... no thanks. Gastric sleeve is way safer with same results. All they do is go in laparoscopically and trim down the size of your stomach. I lost 150 pounds over 12 months postop. I am very happy and no issues, no vomiting, no postop hospitalizations, no complications. my surgery was almost 19 months ago.
Thanks for the info NM - Samantha
[ In Reply To ..]NM
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