Gastric Bypass Surgery

Alright, my best friend (Rob) is having the gastric bypass surgery soon so I wanted to take him out for a night. We were going to go to have dinner, then go have a few drinks & shoot some pool. I was talking to another friend (Amanda) about what I wanted to do & she said she wanted to come & offered to drive since neither I or Rob have cars right now (he was originally going to borrow his Mom’s car). So anyway, I kept going back and forth between Rob and Amanda asking what they wanted to do & Amanda said that since it’s Rob’s night out, it was up to him. He said he wanted to go to a lounge that had drinks, but it was 23+ for that night & I’m only 22. I called the owner of the lounge & explained to him the situation. He agreed to let me in because of the occasion. So I go back to Amanda & I explained to her that Rob wanted to go to this place & I already talked to the owner & he agreed to let me get in for that night only. Here is our exact Facebook conversaion:

Me: heyyy.. well.. i talked to the dude that does that dollar drinks night at the palms on sundays…and he said he’d let me in even though i’m not 23…rob said he’d really enjoy going there.. i just gotta text the dude before i go. would you be down to go there??

Amanda: no pooltables??

Me: I guess not. He wants to go there though. And I told him he could pick..since its for him..

Amanda: hmm ok

Me: Are you still down to go?

Amanda: dont take this the wrong way but i wanna go to a place i wud enjoy also..i understand u wanna take him out because he’s getting surgery done but its group thing also…

Me: Nah I understand. It’s cool. I dunno what else to do because I went to a lot of trouble to make it so that I could get onto that place. But it’s fine. I guess I’ll just have to take him out after his surgery. Thanks anyway though.

Amanda: iight no prob

(between these two messages, I changed my status to ‘this is why i don’t make plans. they always fall through. sorry rob.’

Me: Hey I’ve been sitting here thinking and I understand that you wanted to go somewhere different but, you know, this whole thing was for Rob & he’s done a lot for us** & I was just hoping we could do something nice for him. I’m not mad, i’m just disappointed. I really do appreciate you driving. But let me know what place you were thinking about going so I can run it by Rob.

**when I say he’s done a lot for us, he’s 4 years older then all of us. so before we all had cars- he was the taxi. he used to give us rides for free. didn’t even ask for gas money.

Amanda: the last message you sent me stated that you were taking him after the surgery….so has that changed?

Me: Are you mad? You sound mad.

Amanda: nah never that…its jus u sed one thing now an hour later its something totally different

Me: I’m just trying to make it so that everyone has a good time. I really want to hang out with you & so does Rob. He left my house earlier & he was really excited about going out.

Amanda: Hmm ok…n that status u left was suppose 2 effect me n some way..n make me feel bad because I was speakin up? Look don’t take this the wrong way but y don’t u take rob to where he wanted to go (palms) n maybe another time we can get up

Me: That status wasn’t even meant for you, it was meant for Roberto. I felt bad that the plans didn’t work out so I figured I’d try to make it better. You and I both know it’s impossible for me to take Rob anywhere because neither of us have cars. You told me that you were down for whatever, so I figured that you meant it. But apparently this isn’t fixable, so Ima just have to cancel on Rob.

Amanda: Iight yeh we’ll all get up another time…n tell him good luck wit tha surgery

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So.. am I wrong for being a little bit ticked at her? To me it seems like she’s acting like a spoiled brat. What do you guys think? Is she acting like a brat? Or am I blowing it out of proportion?
Well it wasn’t exactly a ‘guys night out’ seeing as though I’m a female. But I’ve been friends with Rob for 7 years and Amanda a little longer. She’s always been a little selfish, but I didn’t realize she was this bad. Thanks for reading!!!
Well it wasn’t exactly a ‘guys night out’ seeing as though I’m a female. But I’ve been friends with Rob for 7 years and Amanda a little longer. She’s always been a little selfish, but I didn’t realize she was this bad. Thanks for reading!!!

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Gastric bypass, tummy tuck, & Lap Band surgery. What are the benefits & the risks, & which one is the safest? I know my oldest sister died from complications from a tummy tuck, & I heard that Gastric Bypass is bad, too. But I was told that Lap Band was the best & the safest. & is it true that when a woman has a Cesarean Section, that’s an AUTOMATIC tummy tuck? That’s what my twin sister told me, & she had 3 C-sections with all her kids.

When I was living in New York, the doctor strongly emphasized & advized me to get Lap Band surgery, & he told me that Medicaid & Medicare would pay for it. I’m like 175 lbs. overweight for my height. & also, he said that after I’ve lost my desired weight, I can get the lap band taken out at any time. & he said I’d lose 100 lbs. Would I lose 100 lbs. instantly with that or would it take time?

**Sorry for so many questions but I need to get all of them answered.
But I’d rather lose weight the safe & natural way-eating right, exercising, & drinking lots of water, but it’s gonna take forever.

I have worked as hard as I can for many years to lose the weight I have… I am gaining more slowly and have worked hard to keep it off but to no prevail. The depression I get from being overweight and constantly hungry trying not to overeat is horrible. I am constantly dealing with hunger and feeling weak because I am not eating as much as my body is telling me it wants to. I NEED GASTRIC BYPASS, its not that i want a easy way to get skinny even, or that i want to get skinny for that matter. I just want to be able to eat a meal and be full, i want to be able to lose weight by going to the gym and drinking water and dieting .. but i cant do it those ways, i have tried very hard to accomplish this. I dont over-eat, dont munch on snacks or eat fast food very often, i eat maybe 2 meals a day and not very big, i am constantly moving at work and working out , i dont sleep often.. may be part of the issue with gaining weight is not sleeping alot. BUT when it comes down to it I CANT afford Gastric. Is there an angel out there? a company? a association.. SOMEONE that can or will be able to help me get this surgery done. Years of in-care and medical people focusing on my depression, always been depressed, and it leads to my weight and inability to let myself fit in because of that. I CANT DO THIS MY WHOLE LIFE. Please if anyone knows any sources of help, or anyone who can save my life and let me be normal and eat normal and weigh decent weight PLEASE i beg you to help me.

Is there anything i can do? I dont have medical, haven’t for a few years. And I am not sure how I would go about getting or affording medical and if I did would they even understand my situation or leave me stuck like Kaiser Permenete did .. I was 6 years or more there and they knew i was horribly depressed and as well overweight, i asked and requested gastric bypass but the doctor told me to lose weight first. the problem was… I CANT! I was never helped at Kaiser and now without medical I am stuck with nobody who can do this surgery and the cost of it being SUPER high i just dont know what to do.

Can i get help please?
To ass on to the previous comment … diets have not worked at all, I am eating the right amount of calories with 2 hours a day of cardio, drinking the 6-8 cups of water daily. no soda no candy no snacks. Its way beyond dieting, its a matter of starving even after eating a regular portion of food, and if i eat till im full, i could eat easily 8 big macs before actually feeling my stomach full. I rarely ever worry about being full i am more concerned with having enough food not to pass out.

I cant go out of the country and my investment on this would be less then 500 USD, so 11,000 is WAY out of the question. I have no family supporting me or caring about me, im only 23 years old and barely pay the bills let alone saving up till i get 11,000 .. by then i will be dead.

live in cali, and would like to know if gastric bypass or some other wt. loss surgery is covered by medi-cal

Hey I was wondering if anybody on here had it done or knows someone who had the Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery and got pregnant and had a healthy pregnancy and baby.. I forgot to ask my doctor this question.. So I’m asking on here..

Yeah, I had it done September of 2007, I started at 367 lbs, and got down to 148 lbs. but I’m putting weight on because I’m roughly 6 ft tall, and need to have some more weight and muscle on me. I have had many complications from the surgery though, like ulcers and hernias. But, after the complications I still wouldn’t change my decision for anything.

I’ve checked around on here, and have found some very informative information.

I’ll give some background on me-I am 21 years old, 6’2, and 325 or so. I also live in Mich.(I’m not going to India or Mexico) On my fathers side of the family, there is medical problems such as diabetes and heart. They are also on the heavier side.
Anyway, I have exercised and tried various things, and lost a little bit of weight, but nothing much. I’ve been looking at both procedures and have been wondering a few things, such as, which one has the better results?Average weight lost? 1 week-1 month-1 year?

What do you have to change/can you keep the same/moderation after? I drink pop, and have tried quitting/Moderation, but its hard. Can you drink a pop here and there after?

I don’t have ins right now, do they offer payments (in Michigan).Will they check your credit?

Again, just want to see, what would be better for me in your opinion? I plan on talking to a Dr, just been researching

Thanks
Thanks all for the information. A few things I would like to add is I’m going into Law Enforcement and possibly even the Coast Guard. From what I’ve read either procedure won’t keep you from joining.

Another thing I’ve read is most people won’t even want to eat or drink pop or sweets after.

Thanks again

Remedies for gastric problems and Divya Gashar Churna
Having gastric problems can be disturbing, frustrating, and uncomfortable. Repeated bouts with gas, flatulence, upset stomach, and acid stomach can make one rather miserable. There are several home remedies which can be taken to help alleviate most types of gastric problems.
If one has a problem with gastric problems after a meal, a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water will quickly alleviate any stomach issues. Almost any kind of mint will also help. Peppermint and spearmint are both good remedies. Spearmint is milder than peppermint and is more often given to children for that reason. There are various teas which will also help get rid of gastric problems, such as any mint tea, ginger, or chamomile tea.
Gas pain is an excruciating discomfort that comes unannounced. Its symptoms are bloating, passing of bad gas and belching. With this in mind, one should be aware of its simple remedies to relieve the pain…at least temporarily. There are different possible causes of gas pain and at the same time, there are different effective remedies for it.

Several types of food and drinks can cause gas pain. Beans usually create a gas build-up in the stomach. Carbonated drinks and oily products also produce a lot of gas in it. Another culprit is the lactose or dairy products where a lot of people are allergic with. One should also take into consideration how the food was prepared. The beans should be cooked thoroughly so it could be digested properly.
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Divya Gashar Churna for Removal of Gas
*  Divya Gashar Churna helps in digesting the food, so there is no incidence of gas & acidity, etc., caused by indigestion.
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There are several home remedies for gas pain that you can do at home:

1. Drink tea with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
2. For adults, eat caraway seeds.
3. Every morning, have a glass of warm water with lemon.
4. Have some peppermint tea.
5. Put some two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water and then drink it up.
6. Put fennel seeds into a boil, strain, and then drink the fennel seeds water.
7. You blanch ginger with cinnamon, and then drink the warm ginger cinnamon water.
8. Have a warm cup of chamomile tea.
9. Put a half teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water and then drink it up to relieve the bloating.
10. In a cup of warm water, mix one tablespoon of lime juice and one tablespoon of ginger and then drink it up.
Other natural remedies for Gas problems are:
• Make mint tea, add some ice cubes and wait till its cold. Drink the cold tea to cure gas.
• Cinnamon tea and chamomile tea are well known remedies for gassy stomach; drink the tea in small sips.
• Boil 1 cup of water and add a slice of lemon in the water. Stir well and drink.
• Cook 3 potatoes for a few minutes. Take some of the cooking water and drink.
• Sour cream will relax your stomach and make you feel better. Eat 1-2 tablespoons when ever you feel gassy.
• Bloating stomach can be treated by drinking water with apple cider vinegar.
• Boil water in a pot; add cinnamon and ginger and drink.
• Baking soda is very effective as a cure for gas problems, melt some baking soda in water and drink.
• Take 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to relax the stomach.
• Drink funnel seeds tea.
Many people bring their own home remedy digestive solutions to a restaurant in order to better enjoy going out to eat, and one should never be embarrassed to bring a little bit of baking soda or peppermint candy with them to the restaurant. It will be of great benefit to bring one’s own remedies along so that one will not be miserable and can enjoy their time eating a good meal without gastric problems.

My 13 year old suffers from severe gastric reflux and now has

- swollen glands in neck
- minor fatigue
- irregular periods that are light and stop on 4th day and then start around 5 – 6th again
- salt cravings

She doesn’t usually have irregular periods as she has had it for 5 years – early developer. Im worried about her other symptoms though. I think her main concern is her periods as their not what she usually has. When you feel her neck you can feel 2 lumpy things under her jaw. Shes booked into the doctor soon.

Does anyone know what these symptoms mean?

Thanks in advance.