NewLife4Me7

July 30th was my 1 yr anniversary for my gastric bypass surgery. For the last two days I'm having really bad chest pains under my breast bone and through my back to my should. It's not gas. I went to the dr today he thinks it's my barrettes esophagus he wants me to see my GI dr on Monday. He also put me on clear liquids till then. The pain kept me up all night last night I'm afraid the same will happen tonight too. It's a consistent pain that sometimes gets intense. Today they did echocardiogram, chest X-ray and blood work. So my heart was good. Has anyone ever experienced this?

I slept good last night with no pain. No pain this morning. I will still check with my GI Dr. On Monday.

I purchased a stainless steel medical ID bracelet stating my medication allergy, Gastric Bypass and NO NG Tube. It's very important if you are ever in an accident the emergency personal and ER doctors know you had a gastric bypass. You can not get an NG tube unless done with a scope or Bariatric doctor. These bracelets are not expensive I paid $30.00 for mine on the Internet. It's a very stylish bracelet. The front has a medical insignia with my name and he year I was born (so they know how old I am).

July 30th will be one year for me. I take a multi vitamin, iron, B12, calcium, vitamin D, probiotic, and Biotin

Severna Park, Maryland

Cdesimone - I had my gastric bypass July 30, 2014. The best of luck on your new journey.

Good luck on your surgery. Welcome to the beginning of your new life journey!

I began my journey July 30, 2014 when I was 55 I had Gastric Bypass surgery. At my highest weight I was 247 at surgery I was 237 and I'm 5'1 I was always depressed and hated how I felt about myself. I always thought I was not a very smart person had no self esteem. I thought about having the surgery in 2013 but I felt I was not ready at the time. In 2014 I was tired of being sick and tired all the time. I felt so ready to have the surgery I committed to myself that I was going to get healthy. It was the best decision I ever made! I went from a size 22 to a 4. I am confident for the first in my life I also can think clear and made good decisions. I thank the good Lord every day for my life and this surgery. It is a wonderful journey that I'm on. I had no complications from the surgery it was great! I did have my gull bladder out in March from losing a lot of weight very fast. I love my wonderful very Blessed life! I can't wait to see what the Lord has planned for me next.

I was not hungry all the time and still not. I just know when to eat every 4 hours. I had the Gastric Bypass and they remove the hungry hormone called Ghrelin. Some people I know still get hungry and some don't.

Yes, because I lost so much weight so fast in March this year I had a gallbladder attack and had to have it removed. I'm doing very good now and feel great!

BusyLizzy I only threw up after surgery, when I had my gallbladder attack and in the beginning when I ate to much.

Thank you everyone. May God Bless you all on your journey as well. I know it's a little hard at first until you get use to eating right and doing the right things then it will become natural for you to do. As you see the results you will want to do better and better each day.

Severna Park, Maryland

Good luck with your surgery Amy. It is and will be life changing. I feel like a brand new person mentally, emotionally and physically. I was 247 now I'm 130 in 10 months. It is very hard work but well worth it.

May you have a smooth and easy recovery! Good luck.

I was 247 now 130

I had my bypass surgery 10 months ago and recently stalled. I started my protein shakes twice a day. For dinner I had fish or chicken and it started my weight loss again.

Good luck on your surgery! I'm so happy for you. I had my surgery on July 30, 2014 I lost 115 lbs in 10 months I went from a size 22 to a size 6. I am healthier than I have ever been in my life. My knees and back do not hurt anymore. This was the best thing I ever did for myself!. So far I had a very smooth journey. Just one hiccup, I had to have my gallbladder out in March with no complications ...thank God. I hope your journey is a smooth successful one.

I had my gallbladder surgery done laparoscopically done. I'm still losing weight and not finding it hard to lose.