Know about gastric bypass surgery its complications, its diet, what to know before and after gastric bypass operation. Get information from real life experiences of people who have gone through gastric surgery.
By Admin on Jul 15, 2010 in Gastric Bypass
Did you just have WLS? What you’re feeling is completely normal, I promise. 
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I didn’t have lap band, I had RNY gastric bypass surgery.
I tried pretty much everythign before surgery: weight watchers, jenny craig, curves, etc. I’d always lose a little bit, but could never keep it off. I do know that they require that you quit smoking in order to have the surgery. Hope that helps, and best wishes!
divataunia | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
What did you try b4 your lap band surgery to lose the weight ? I’m in the early stage of (thinking) of weight loss surgery kinda at a loss for words so manny ???? my bmi is 41.5 I’m 42 years old male and a smoker puts me at high risk ty for your time
engineco88 | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
wow ill be on the other side aug 7th just want to wish you luck on your journey:)
shecolekitty | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
Aww, thank you so much for this comment. I really appreciate the support and the kind words. Also, I think it shows what a great friend you are to research and learn about what your friend is going through. We should all be lucky enough to have a friend like that!
divataunia | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
Thank you so much for sharing each step of your journey. Having a first-hand account of an WLS life clears away so much of the fear of the unknown. It also helps me, personally, to understand what my friend is going through and what she has to look forward to. Thank you for sharing the physical and emotional/mental sides of your journey. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Xolapola | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
I will be on the other side Aug 3rd, I am so happy to have found the community online, the videos from all of you are so helpful. Thank you.
DollMoth | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
Also I was alowed solid (soft) food after about two weeks (cottage cheese other soft cheeses, etc) and IT HURT MY TUMMY but I have DS not RNY but its probably the same
mellysarah03 | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
OMG I SOOOO FELT LIKE THIS. i regretted it for LIKE 2-3MONTHS! I hated my life. You can tell your friend to look @ my early vids. Not sleeping well is normal to because of the pain… Eatting hurt. I slept in a chair sitting up.
mellysarah03 | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
HAHA…”we are NOT role models!”
divataunia | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
ROFLMAO..”all about the drugs”.. lol…you crack me up and I’m so with you..as you know! Shannon
slcinoz | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
lol..I too stole “hot mess”…it sneaks out sometimes. Too funny. Hope you had a nice evening out. I’m due for one too but no evening sitters here so it might be awhile before we have a date night..boo hoo!
Shannon
slcinoz | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
To the person that wrote to you:
I felt the exact same way at that stage of the game. I was really sore for weeks and didn’t honestly feel completely “normal” until about 6 weeks but at that point, it was a total overnight turnaround and I was fine. I’m 16 wks now and feel AWESOME! I even went through the “regret”and “what did I do to myself” stage right at the same point you are so don’t fret. I promise, it will get better!!! ; )
charleighh34 | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
I am 13 days out and I feel great. I have absolutley no regrets. Now if I could get to the puree stage I will be grateful. I did not experience any pain at all. I did have a little discomfort but that is it. I hope the person who wrote you is feeling better.
plgondeck | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
taunia, what a wonderful absoloutley true response to someone/the community! it is so overwhelming and those feelings are so normal. if anyone is reading this that is pre or new post op i slept in a recliner with a pillow on each side of me for 6 weeks. oh, and don’t miss your pain doses…meaning just because you dont have pain after 4 hours dont say to urself oh i dont need it yet-BIG MISTAKE! take it reguardless!
mjteller | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
I’m out 5 months. i slept in a recliner. I was weak for 6 weeks and thought I killed myself. It does go away. i agree that you should go slow because the pouch is so tender. Best wishes to the newbies!
YourWLBuddy | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
as usual awesome video , ur so helpful
i absolutely love ur vids
TorresNY155 | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
Trouble sleeping?? Try raising the head of the bed up about 6″ I bought risers and that helped through the first week!!
VTDJResq | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
Good luck. I’m 5mos post op…..best descion ever!!
VTDJResq | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
thanks so much for this, i and other pre-ops, for ANY of the surgeries, i think, can benefit from this video. thanks again.
harrydracogirl | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for this video! My surgery is Tuesday!! Yikes!
augieaxel | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
Such a great idea and video. You are so smart, chickey and you are looking so fabulous.
lyzettesalazar | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
great advise!!!
vkhele | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
Taunia – You are the best! Keep up the good work motivating and helping so many people!
changeisgood46 | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
I am 4 weeks out – vertical sleeve surgery, not bypass, so some things are going to be different. One thing isn’t – while in the hospital days 2 and 3 – I asked myself “What the hell did you do?” I couldn’t sleep, was in pain, etc. A week later – no trouble! And 50 pounds lost later, that time in the hospital is a blur!
This is SO worth it. You will get to eat again. Until then, just know that you made a GREAT decision for your health and longevity.
GOOD LUCK to you & all newbies and preops!
changeisgood46 | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply
I had surgery dec 1 2009 and was a size 30 but i’m in a 15/16 can wear a 13/14 but its tight ohhhhhh my god I would haver been able to cope if it wasn’t for you and your videos and a few other youtubers. I NEVER wore makeup or fixed my hair just didn’t feel like it but now as soon as I wake up my feet on the ground before coffee I have to fix my hair and makeup who would of thought????
missyortiz | Jul 15, 2010 | Reply