Hi everyone. I am planning to have the surgery but I need a new primary care doctor who will work cooperatively with the Gastric bypass team. If they have a...
Hi Renee, I don't have any suggestions for a doctor for you but I will tell you that this surgery is not easy. This is something that nobody wants to tell you....
Hi, I have seen a doctor to have this done but I do still have many questions. Why can you only eat such a small amount? Do you always get sick after ...
I'm three years out of surgery and no I don't get sick after eating. I never did though. The only time I get sick is if I eat something too fast that is...
Patty, I had my surgery 6 years ago. Please know that not everyone has such a bad experience. At first you shouldn't be eating more then one once at a time...
Good Morning, I am not too sure where you are located but my PCM is at the Sentara in Williamsburg, VA and he has been great doing any referrals I need and any...
Hi, You sound like you have had a very rough time with everything. You are right this surgery isn't "easy". I am 16 weeks Post Op as of today. For me I have...
Hello Patty! Have you gotten a date yet or are you still researching the possibilities? All I can say is always remember that everyone's body acts differently...
Hi Marcus! I just wanted to say welcome and see how you were doing, it's been awhile since I have been around here. I guess I have been slacking in a way...
Hi Susan, How are you doing? Still stressed? It's been awhile since you posted this but I was just curious how things are going if everything is going...
Hello everyone! I was just curious if anyone has had any wow moments they wanted to share? I went in yesterday for my 4 month check up and was telling the...
Thank you for the tips and good advice. I was 230 when I landed in the hospital with stomach cancer and now about 10 weeks post-op I am 180! However, even...
Hi Melody, thanks for the advice. I go for my first appointment on Jan 18 to get all lab test done and start all the other appointments. Hopefully, my...
Hi Patty, I will not sugar coat my experience with Gastric Bypass Surgery. It was the hardest thing I have been through. I had been wanting it done for two...
Wow Cynthia, I am so sorry to hear about your troubles. i thank you for being frank with me. I so much want to have this done myself. Just getting started...
Patty, do your self a big favor and go buy the Beck Diet Solution book before you have this surgery. While the surgery gives you a surgical fix to your...
I do drink soft drinks now, I did not til I was about 9 months out of surgery. I drink diet drinks b/c I always have - I'm a diabetic. So it is possible but...
Thanks, Kathleen. I will look for that book. I know I can give up the Pepsi. I did change from regular to Diet, so if I can do that I can get rid of it...
Holiday Greetings to all, I just wanted to take this time to wish everyone in our support group a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Please keep in...
Hi everyone on Thursday morning at 10:30 and on Tuesday evening at 6:00 location across from the hospital. They have mostly new machines but they did bring a...
no you can come to either one or both according to your schedule. If you have most limitations the trainer with adapt the class to meet your needs and there...
Hello everyone, I had the gastric bypass done on Jan 29, 2008. I've been home for two days now and am feeling good. I'm tired alot (pain meds mostly to...
Hi Debbie, Pain meds will make you constipated. I think as long as you're able to pass gas, everything is working ok. I'm sure once you're off the pain meds,...
Hell Debbie WELCOME!!! First off congratulations on having the surgery! You will find it is the best thing you have done. I had surgery almost 2 1/2 years...
That was suppose to be HELLO Sorry about that! ... From: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com]On...
everyone experience is little different but i would call the weight loss center with your questions. the gas is normal or has been for me and this month it has...
Thanks for the reply. I've been drinking the protein drinks just fine. I actually like them so it isn't a problem. I'm sure I'm just tired now because I'm...
Thank you for your input. I'm drinking my liquids and Protein drinks like Dr. Terracina ordered and seem to be on track. Another person answered that the...
I have lost 150 pounds. I lost that at about 1 1/2 years. I go up and down now 3-4 pounds. I now live in Michigan and go to a support group here. It is not...
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