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I have a question. Before anyone reminds me that I am not a year post op and that I shouldn't get pregnant, I just want to give this info. I was told at my last check up that my weight loss has stabilized. I had the nexplanon birth control implant for the last eight months and I had my period the whole time. I had it removed last week. I was also given the okay to get pregnant by my obgyn. He is well aware that I have had a gastric bypass. For those of you who have PCOS, how hard was it for you to get pregnant after you lost weight? My obgyn said if I'm not pregnant in three months he would start me on Clomid to help me out, but he said since I have lost so much weight that conceiving shouldn't be an issue. Any answers or advice would be greatly appreciated.

I just found out today that my insurance, United Healthcare choice plus, doesn't require a supervised diet or psychological evaluation. They only require a bmi over 40 and a bariatric center of excellence. I feel so fortunate. Now I just have to get approved.

I was fine until I got the nexplanon birth control implant in my arm about a month after surgery. Between my body going crazy cause I lost 85 pounds in two months and the hormones in the birth control. I had the heaviest nastiest period for 5 months straight. The doctor finally had to give me drugs to stop it. I hope you don't end up in situation like me.

I had my rny in June of this year. I was doing fine until I had my gallbladder out in September. After that I developed an ulcer and heart trouble. I ended up getting a pacemaker. I did not gain any weight during this time. However, i am afraid I could be developing an eating disorder. I am now afraid to eat due to fear of gaining weight. I don't eat then go vomit like some with eating disorders. I am just down right afraid to eat. I basically just eat a Greek yogurt in the morning for breakfast before I go to the gym, I have a lean cuisine for lunch, a protein shake because I need the protein. That's pretty much it. I occasionally have a protein bar for dinner so I can get my 60 mg of protein in. I see my psychiatrist on the 7th of January and I plan on discussing this with him. Just wanted some opinions of others.

I have had a gastric bypass and had to have a 3 week round of prednisone. I found out I was allergic to chloraprep, a skin disinfectant the hard way during pacemaker surgery. Broke out in hives all over my chest, shoulders, and neck. The steroids didn't bother my pouch at all and the doctor was fine with them. I do however take 40 mg of protonix twice a day.

I'm in the same boat. I know I am farther out from surgery than most of you. I know I can eat more than a 1/4 cup of food I've done it. I can also drink like a normal person. I to wondered if I even had the surgery. I am also one of the few that does not get dumping syndrome. I just had to go back to the basics of measuring everything and now I have my restriction back.

My surgeon has women sign a contract saying they will not get pregnant the first year. As for birth control, I had the nexplanon implant put in a few weeks after surgery. It lasts for three years. So far, so good.

I take several medications for mental health issues. Plus all the vitamins. That's the price we pay to be healthy though. The only pill I got lucky enough to give up was metformin.

I had the RNY in June of this year. After about 4 months out I have lost about 80 pounds. I also fell ill. I started blacking out and fainting. Had a lot of lightheadedness as well. It was discovered the my heart rate dropping down into to the 30s. I also had my gallbladder out and had to be given medications during my surgery to keep my heart rate up. Anyway long story short, I now have a pacemaker and I am only 34. I have not been to the gym in a few months and have completely fallen off the diet band wagon. I have not gained any weight back. I just need some tips on getting back on a better diet. I will probably start back to the gym once I get the staples out of my chest next week.

Thanks for all your replies. I called the dietitian today and spoke with her on the phone. I know I can get back on the right diet, I do know what to do. I was really successful before. I guess I just needed to hear it from other people who understand what WLS is like. I know diet has a lot to with it but I am so excited about getting back to the gym. I wish everyone well and have a good Thanksgiving.

I was in similar but different situation recently. I had my RNY in June. During my lengthy search for employment I found out I could possibly be getting a pacemaker. I had a interview at the beginning of this month and I was up front and honest with them. I told them that I may need a pacemaker and I would know more about when a few days after the interview. They hired me and I had my pacemaker implanted on the 19th of this month. My employer had no problems giving me time off or anything like that. I would be up front and honest with them.

I always have a small breakfast before I go to the gym. Like some Greek yogurt, then about a half hour or so after I get home I have a protein shake. I'm afraid I will get sick if I eat while I am still hot from working out.

I'm not having the same complications as you, but I understand. My surgeon damaged my vagus nerve. It's the cranial nerve that controls heart rate, BP, and some digestive stuff. The night of my bypass something was up my pulse kept dropping down into the 20s and 30s. Being a respiratory therapist I was freaking out. The nurse just turned the monitor's alarm off. I didn't sleep at all because I was afraid my heart would stop. Anyway, to cut a long story short, almost six months later. I have fainting spells and blackouts. Cardiologist sent me for a tilt table test, he said nothing would probably happen. However, 51 minutes into the test I passed out. All I know as of right now is that the cardiologist wants to see me on Tuesday. Nurse wouldn't tell why just that it's not good. I think I am going to end up with a pacemaker and I am only 34. I am having some major anxiety right now. I have lost 80 pounds and I am stuck here for right now I guess, I can't go to the gym for fear of passing out. I am trying to decide if this surgery was even worth it.

I had my RNY in June. I have developed tachy-brady syndrome. I am currently seeing an intervention cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. I am also going to see a neurologist to see if my vagus nerve was damaged after my surgery. I never had a problem with abnormal heart rhythms until I had the gastric bypass. I have already been told I will need a pacemaker and I am only 34.

I have developed bouts of bradycardia and tachycardia after surgery. My HR goes a slow as 30 beats a minute and as fast as 160 a minute. I have been passing out. I do go to a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. I am scheduled for a tilt table test. I will be have an ep study afterwards. I am also going to see a neurologist to see if my bariatric surgeon damaged my vagus nerve during my RNY. This nerve controls HR and BP. Also some digestive stuff. I suggest going to a cardiologist as well. You only get one heart take care of it.

The reason they ask is because bacteria from the cleaning or dental work can get into blood stream and attach to any implanted devices or cause an infection in your heart if you have had heart surgery. It's best not to keep it a secret.

I have bipolar type 1 and I am well controlled with medication. My psychiatrist wrote a letter to my surgeon stating that I could make decisions about having surgery on my own. The surgeon accepted my letter as my psych evaluation, so I saved some money there. Good luck with your journey. Keep us posted.

I had a gastric bypass on June 25th of this year. Starting the night of my surgery my heart rate dropped down into the 30s and has continued to do so since then. I have also been having problems with low BP. I have blacked out and passed out a few times. I see an interventional cardiologist and a cardiac electrophysiologist. They are discussing the possibly of me having the need for a pacemaker. We have also discussed the fact that my vagus nerve may have been damaged during surgery, it controls heart rate and BP. Has anyone else had this issue or have heard of this?

I had my gallbladder removed on Wednesday. It hasn't been to bad. I have only taken one pain pill. Just a little sore, but no where near as bad as a gallbladder attack.

I am just depressed. On the day of surgery I was 299. That was my goal I set for my surgery day. I started at 325 and I wanted to be at 300 on surgery day. I succeeded!! Which made me feel pretty good. I lost 17 more pounds on my post op liquid diet. Ever since I was put on soft food my weight loss has really slowed. I stalled for two weeks at week 3. When it broke I lost 13 pounds in 3 days. I then went back to losing one pound a day for 4 days then I suddenly dropped 4 pounds in one day. Now I am back to losing 1 pound every 2 days. I follow my diet and I work out 6 days a week. I am losing inches like it's nobodies business. I have dropped from a 26 to an 18/20 in 3 weeks. Can someone tell me why I'm not losing pounds. Will the pounds eventually catch up to the inches? I am really worried that I am not going lose anymore weight. I am 272 now I want lose 10 more pounds by Sept 10.

Can anyone tell me about how long you were off work after having your gallbladder removed?

Just wanted to see if anyone is in need of some beautiful bras. They are 46c and a few of them have only been worn once. Several different colors and styles. I am going to donate them to goodwill if I can't find someone to ship them to.

I have UHC choice plus. It took them about a week to get it approved. Of course, I did call them everyday to get info out of them.

I have UHC, it took them five days to approve.

My surgery was just under 21, 000.