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Weight gain, bloating and bowel moments that u described, without he pain. I had to have an upper Gi done and the doc saw food was passing through my stoma way to fast. The area before the stomach was rounded like a ball. That made the food fill up and push through too quickly. That is causing my hunger to also be through the roof!

I was sleeved in December 2011, revised to bypass in Aug 2014 due to weight gain and acid reflux. And going for revision surgery in March 2017. The revision is for rapid gastric emptying. My pouch has not stretched at all. Has anyone had this?

Will do! U as well! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started out with a low bmi so I did not have that much to drop. I'm 5'8 so 166 is perfect for me. I just haven't been able to maintain it. My entire pregnancy with the boys I only gained 35 lbs and they were twins. End of the day, I'm glad I did both and hoping the next revision is approved! I work out 5 days a week and eat fairly well! Good luck! Please let me know if u have anymore questions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Let's see, starting weight 240, sleeve on 12/26/12. I'd say I dropped to 183. Revision to bypass 8/14/14 starting weight around 183. No reflux after revision. So here is the doozy, I got pregnant and had twins oct 2015. As of July 2016 I was 166. However, as of today I am back to 183 (my body is obviously comfortable here), even though I am not! I noticed weight gain from July until December (166-181). I had an upper GI done and my stoma is stretched. My pouch is fine, not stretched at all. So my stoma is rounded now which allows good to pass through too fast, so much so that I'm allllllways hungry. So now I am in the insurance stage for approval for a revision. At which time if approved my doc wouldn't either redo my bypass or staple the stoma so it doesn't gather food and push it through quickly. Revision was easier than sleeve, mainly bc I knew what to expect and the pain meds I had the first time didn't help so I knew what they needed to give me from the start of recovery. My sleeve I was supposed to do one night but bc of pain I did two. My revision was two nights bc it was a revision and they needed to see how my body would react. My second revision would be one night stay. The issue I am having now with my stoma is rare, don't let it scare u. Oh and days off of work, sleeve I did two weeks but it was over xmas vaca so I had the time and just took it. Revision I think 4-5 days and mainly bc of being tired not bc of pain. Please ask me anything else!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I pay 10.00 auto ship! Totally worth it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did sleeve to by pass bc of acid, no issues here! Recovery wasn't bad at all the second time. This time we knew right away which pain meds worked for me in the hospital, so no trial and error!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No, but I will thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved in 12/2012 and converted to bypass on 8/14. I went from 240-lowest 166. In July I was 166 using phentermine but have since gained 17 lbs since July. Had an upper GI don't and the area btwn small bowel and stomach has stretched. I go back in 1/25 to discuss options bc of cravings and weight gain. I feel like a failure. Who has 2 weight lose surgeries and can't maintain. I do eat fairly well and work out 5 days a week. I also had twins in oct 2015 so I'm always busy!! Any questions, comments or concerns welcome! Be nice please! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved in 12/2012 and converted to bypass on 8/14. I went from 240-lowest 166. In July I was 166 using phentermine but have since gained 17 lbs since July. Had an upper GI don't and the area btwn small bowel and stomach has stretched. I go back in 1/25 to discuss options bc of cravings and weight gain. I feel like a failure. Who has 2 weight lose surgeries and can't maintain. I do eat fairly well and work out 5 days a week. I also had twins in oct 2015 so I'm always busy!! Any questions, comments or concerns welcome! Be nice please! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Technically you could walk from day 1 or 2, that is a workout. I know their also is a 10 lb weight limit for lifting. I'm 5 weeks out and have been cleared to do anything! Hope that helps!

Sorry for the TMI. I am 5 weeks post surgery. No issues getting in Water, Protein or Vitamins. I go to the bathroom once a day. I'd say at least 4-5x I have noticed blood on my stool. Years ago I had that happen and after colonoscopy they determined internal hemroids, suggested I change my diet. Well as of now I am eating the best I have ever eaten in my life. Should I be concerned? Any similar experiences? Thanks

Just went thru this! I upped my calories slightly and stuck to my regimen. 3 lbs fell off of me! Your body need if in shock and holding onto every little calorie. Drink and get ur protein in

As suggested I added a few more calories and I'm dropping the lbs again. Dos 206 First plateau stuck at 191 4 wks PO 187

I like the chocolate! I was going to try vanilla but I drank soooo much vanilla muscle milk I couldn't do vanilla again!