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I wish I had found this before and shortly after my rny. But better late than never. Maybe someone still looks at this forum. I'm exactly 4 months out today, I have lost around 60 lbs. i have had a few complications. Most recently I had a scope done , I think it was called an EGD, and they found I have an ulcer. I was having trouble keeping food down, I thought I was eating too fast. I'm a little frustrated. Plus I feel I haven't lost any weight for a few weeks. And I'm having some constipation problems. Other than that I am feeling really good. Better than I have in a really long time. So how is everyone else doing that's 4 months out??

The Dr put me on some meds for the ulcer, I will have another scope done on May 1st to see if it is healing. I'm not sure what will be the next step if it doesn't heal. It seems if I graze or eat only "sliders" I am okay, no throwing up. But when I eat more solid food, any type of meat it usually ends up with me suffering. I know the grazing and eating soft food doesnt do my weight loss any good, but Im not sure what else to do. As I am sure the vomitting can't be good for the ulcer either.

I developed two abcesses after my rny. Second surgery less than 2 weeks after. Horrible experience, 11 days in hospital, 6 weeks off of work. Took months to feel somewhat normal. My dr was good though. I wasn't that crazy about him before, but after my illness I saw how much concern he did have for me and my well being. Now I have found I have an ulcer, which is frustrating. But surely it's a fairly easy thing to deal with?

I hadn't lost any weight in a little over 2 weeks. I'm 4 months out. I'm a little scared. Unfortunately I've had a hard time eating and found out recently that I have an ulcer. Apparently when it swells, after I eat, I don't have enough room for the food and I usually end up vomiting. So because of this, I end up grazing. I'm hoping with the ulcer Meds this will get better.

Intense pain on my left side, around my ribs. I had thought I just did too much. I wasn't nauseated, I didn't have a fever, nothing else but pain. Once I got to the Er, the blood tests showed my white blood cell count was triple what it should have been. After a few days on antibiotics, it wasn't helping and I actually got sicker, fever, nausea, my feet then legs then my whole body started swelling. And the pain was so intense I counted down the hours til my pain Meds were due. But once dr figured out it was abcesses, 2 of them, did surgery and cleaned it all out I finally started improving.

I'm glad to hear the cat scan was normal. Keep in contact with your surgeon. Nausea seems worse for some with an empty stomach. Keep sipping. It will get better.

Had complications. Bad complications. Had to have emergency surgery less than 2 weeks after RNY for two abscesses that I developed. I have never been so sick, weak, scared, exhausted in my life. It took me a long time to not regret it. Almost 4 months out, feeling great, over 50 lbs gone, I no longer regret it. Like everyone else, just wish I had done it sooner. I wouldn't say it's regret, but I do miss bread...

My blood sugar ran high for several weeks. Then it calmed down. Healing is tough on the blood sugar. It will get better.

Hello. I am 4 months post op, type 2 diabetic. So sorry I can't give any info about type 1 , but I was worried about blood sugar dropping. But it really hasn't happened much. I feel a bit low, it usually doesn't last long. I think the hardest is for your body to get used to a new lower blood sugar level. Type 2's are also not "cured" with WLS. I have been told I will always be diabetic. I wish I was cured.

Oh, and be able to climb the rock wall - haven't tried it yet but going to soon

Get my diabetes under control - check Get under 200 lbs - check Have more energy - big check Getting off blood pressure meds - not yet Get down to 130 lbs - only 40 more lbs to go

Do you have any medication for nausea? Nibbling on whole wheat crackers (if your diet allows it) can help.

What does this involve? I don't even know what reflexology is.

I think it took several days, try some milk of magnesia

I did not have this either. But from what I understand it could be a day or so. Do you know what you ate to cause it?

What did the hospital say about your pain? Are you taking anything for your nausea? I'm sorry you are having a tough time. What does your surgeon say? Im most concerned about the pain. Did they do a CT scan?

Gummy bears? Really.... I wish Reese's peanut butter cups was on that list

Though my complications weren't anywhere near as bad as yours, I had a tough time and my dr has been doing this for years and he told me I was his first to have complications like I did. I was so angry because it seemed everyone else sailed through with no problems and I was so sick. Why did I have the rotten luck? Or what did I do wrong that I screwed this up? Of course before all surgeries we are told the risks. All kinds or horrible things, including death. And I was scared of complications. Everyone said no matter what they went through, they never regretted it. Well I did. I regretted it for a while. Buuuht... Now I have almost fully recovered, my diabetes is in check, my weight is going down, my energy level is going up. I feel better, the only real problem I'm having now is I'm having trouble keeping food down sometimes. But even that isn't too bad. When I was going through the worst health problem of my life, I couldn't find anyone who had been through what I had been. Well maybe we can help others who have issues with their surgeries. I'm sorry for what happened to you. It sounds like you have a lot to deal with but thank goodness it wasn't the alternative.

So happy for you!!

So happy for you! Under 200 was my first goal too!

Hi Rich. I am 4 months post op, and am still getting used to this new me. The one thing that I want to tell people who are about to or considering bariatric surgery, is it will not change your attitude about food by itself. Just because you can't physically eat as much as you used to, doesn't mean you won't want to. This is the hardest thing you will ever do and believe me it's worth it. But you don't magically stop wanting to eat donuts or a whole pizza. I am so proud of you for making this decision and wish you the very best. I have just started and I feel great! An you will to.

I am almost 4 months out. Constipation was a problem for me before surgery, and it continues to be a problem. I take milk of magnesia at least every other week. Without it I only go every other day if I'm lucky and then it is horrible. I started taking probiotics which really kept me regular before surgery, but it doesn't seem to be working now. I think it is the lack of fiber, as I am still having a hard time getting in anything but protein. I think some drs recommend miralax, I am going to ask next time I go in.

I wouldn't say I hate people for being fat, skinny, or whatever. I have always envied people who could eat what they wanted, sugar, fried stuff, etc and not have to give it a second thought. But I try to remember that everyone has their obstacles, mine just happen to be weight ( I eat too much), diabetes ( I eat too many carbs and sweets), asthma ( I smoke). When my daughter was diagnosed with diabetes (she had it before I did) I learned how to eat properly, it didn't stop me from developing it but at least I could do what I was supposed to. I saw people who were diabetic and I worried about them when I saw them eating carbs or tons of sugar. Don't you know what that does to you?? When I finally quit smoking I worried about other smokers. But I knew everyone had to come to terms with their vices on their own time. Both my parents smoke, it's going to kill both of them eventually. They are sick all time time, my dad is a bladder cancer survivor, and my mom has COPD. I worry. I wonder, if I could quit, surely they can. But I cannot say a word. After I had my rny, I still have a ways to go, but I'm off to a good start. I still want to eat more than I should or things I shouldn't. I don't exercise like I should, but I'm doing better. I see people who are where I was and I worry. Don't they see what they are doing? I know not everyone has health insurance like I that allowed me to have his surgery. I realize not everyone can afford to just pay cash. But I still worry. And I still envy. Some days when my co workers have take out for lunch and it smells so good. Other days all I can smell is the grease an it makes me sick. I do look at people differently, I am by no means better than anyone else. I have lots of short comings. Everyone has their struggles. Some days it's really easy to stay away from the candy bowl. Other days it's not. I agree that what you are seeing in them is what you hated about yourself. I don't think that you are looking down on them. I am happy you felt free enough to express yourself here. Because I wondered if it was a normal type of feeling. I have it too. I don't want to be back there. "Fat Shannon".

I hear ya! I have a 14 and 15 year old and a 6 month old that don't leave either. I was afraid of that when I suggested it, but I'm sure you guys will figure something out. I don't know where you live or what is available but if it's nice you could go to a park. Not walk, just sit and talk.

It's hard for us to wrap our minds around celebrations that aren't centered around food. My fiancé and I have found this since we have been trying to make "date night" a weekly thing. Because you are not up for much that is too physical, how about staying in? Rent a movie, play some cards, listen to some old music from when you first got married. Most of all, don't put too much pressure on yourself to do too much. There are plenty of occasions coming up sooner than you think that you will feel like getting out there!