My son is 16 and getting ready to start his journey to gastric bypass surgery. Can anyone give any advice? Thanks, a worried mom. ... Be a better friend,...
Hi Pam I am 33 and a mother of 2 and also on my path to gastric bypass. My advice is to read, read and read go on the internet, go to support meetings and get...
Hi Pam, I am Terry Anderson and I am a 40 year old that had Gastric Bypass July 7, 2004. I use to weigh 420 lbs. and loss 230 lbs. I have gained a few lbs....
Hi Terry, Thanks for responding. We start our support group tomorrow. Shean weighs 410 lbs. He is having surgery in VA. Beach. I hope he will have bypass. We...
- Hi Terry I live in VB near the Wal-Mart supercenter on Lynnhaven. My surgery will be in Portsmouth and I am having trouble finding a support group local. Is...
Hi Terry, We are coming to Va Beach this weekend to go to the seminar at Sentara. Who is doing your surgery? Maybe we can support each other. My son is having...
Hi Tamara, I can ask around for you and get back to you. But in the mean time utilize this online group to ask as many questions as you can. We are all here...
Pam, From my personal experience, I am glade that I had the Gastric Bypass. From what I understand is that you loose weight faster with the Gastric Bypass...
Terry, Thank you so much for writing us back. We have our first meeting tomorrow morning at Sentara. I am looking forward to that meeting. This is the...
Hi Pam Here is a website you should definitely check out. www.obesityhelp.com<http://www.obesityhelp.com/> Best wishes to your son! Andrea ... From: pam...
Hi Pam, I live on the Eastern Shore of Virginia so I have had the same issue with support groups. This group is great for answering any questions or when I...
Hi Jolene, My name is Pat and I had my sugery Feb. 19th. The one thing I was glad I brought was my favorite fluffy pillow. I would also recommend you bring...
Bring Slippers, Bring some loose fitting clothing so that dressing is easier, Bring some basic toiletries for a spong bath before you go home and I think that...
Hello Jolene, Congrats on getting the date set! I had my surgery on Jan 29, 2008. I took a nice loose fitting robe, believe it or not I used to always be hot...
Hello, I thought I would post an update on me because I do not remember when the last time I have posted was and a lot has changed. I had my surgery on...
thanks for sharing your story with us - your successes and your pregnancy - best wishes to you for a bright future! pam ... -- Premier Designs High Fashion...
Thanks, you too! Helen ... pregnancy - ... sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com<sch_gastric_bypass_support% 40yahoogroups.com>, ... had ... I am ... what...
Helen, Congrats to you! What a wonderful way to celebrate your sucess. Best wishes to you and the new baby. Lisa ... From: Helen <ohbipolarone@...> To:...
Hey just wanted to say congrats!!!!!!! I got pregnant one month post op from RNY. It was a very interesting ride LOL! I did fine and have a beauitufl two...
Hi...I had surgery June 19,2007. I was weighing 423 lbs when I had the surgery done by Dr. Clark. I am so glad that I had it done because it has saved my life....
Way to go Cyndie!!! Your story is an inspiration!!! I had surgery on April 8th and have lost right at 40 lbs. I am so stoked!! Wishing you much success. ...
Good morning. Have any of you had problems (other than not being able to eat very much and throwing up) since your surgery? It has been over two years since...
I actually have only been out of surgery for 18 weeks now. At my last appt, my doctor set up an appt with another doctor to have a procedure done (can't...
Renae & Cynthia  that is so awsome!!! I had just my surgery last Wednesday the 28th. I hope I do as well you. Lisa ... From: Renae <rdavis4673@...> ...
... able ... over ... there ... off ... no i haven't been sick at all, however i must ask you what is your mom doing that is causing her to be sick? Is she...
I am about a week post-op and I am really having a hard time getting fluids in. I feel so bloated everytime I drink anything. I am sipping like I am suppose...
Gas X. If you have a G tube or course you Can drain it. Gas X works well for Upper Gas. Lower gas can be relieved with an Enema if that is not too extreme for...
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