Maria Kae Smith

Hello! I am looking into getting the Gastric Bypass surgery and I have some questions. I am 25, not married and with no children. I am wondering about is children. I have read that there is a higher risk for C-sections, and was curious if anyone has had children and had complications. How does pregnancy and nursing go with this surgery? I am trying to make an informed decision because I will have a LONG time to live with this. Thank you in advance for you help!

Maple Grove Minnesota

Hey! My name is Maria and I am a 26 year old woman having gastric bypass very soon and I would love to have a mentor who had the surgery around my age and is a few years out! Please message me if you are interested! TIA

I need opinions (or medical advise). I am supposed to walk in a 5k tomorrow- a fundraiser for ALS. I had surgery on September 9- do you think this is okay?? I feel great. And have been out and about. I've been shopping, Wales around malls and such. Just not sure about walking in this 5k. What do you think?? Thanks!

As of right now I am sorta regretting it. I felt fine, but had some awful repercussions. I ended up extremely constipated and needed an enema. And my body is sore. But I am glad I raised money and helped support a cause I believe in.

Thank you all for your responses. I did do it. And I am not in any pain- just tired. I walked with my extended family and being we had many kids we went slow and stopped a few times which helped me. Plus they all knew I had surgery and were willing to help in any way possible.

Looking for a buddy in the Twin Cities area, who is going through this! Trying to decide what to do still, but would love the support!! And I would love to support someone else!

When are you scheduled for now?

That's who I had!!! Feel free to email me at mariakae.smith@gmail.com!

Surgery went well for me. I was at Abbott and the nurses there are awesome! Where are you having surgery?

Had surgery yesterday morning and I am home recovering. Anyone else have issues with gas? Most painful part so far. Any recommendations? Also on food? What did you get down the first few days? Help! I do not like being in pain! ????and I don't want to get sick.

I just had surgery yesterday. Gastric bypass.

Would you be willing to communicate over email? I am taking a break from Facebook- or id recommend that. My email is mariakae.smith@gmail.com Thank you for all the advice! I currently have chewables for everything. Makes everything easier to go down even know. Do you have a brand you'd recommend for calcium citrate? I bought a magic Bullet in anticipation of this surgery and I am excited to use it. I am currently on the liquid diet and I am Sooo over it now. But when I get down and out about it I think about where I will be next year. And how much I am building up my will power. It will be worth it. I am glad to hear things are going well for you! A friend who recently walked through this will be nice! And as things progress it will be nice to bounce ideas, challenges, recipes and such back and forth.

Hi! Thanks!! I am in the process of making a list of things I'll need after surgery- any pointers? How's everything going for you?

Let us know how it went!!

Hey! I am 26 and having surgery in a little over a week! I am nervous and excited! Wondering if you anyone has any points on what to have at my house after surgery- what should i buy? Also- any and all tips are welcomed!!! Thank you!

I am in MN and having surgery September 9th- 30 minutes outside of the cities (Maple Grove area). Anyone in this area or meeting anywhere?

I am scheduled for September 9th. Excited to have the surgery! Figuring out what i need to buy for right after the surgery.