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I think before you actually do go out, make a mixed drink at home and see how you do. You don’t want to go out and end up getting sick! I suggest taking it slow, and limit the number of drinks. I sip on red wine occasionally, but it makes me really tired like you said, beer is an absolute no for me. I have sipped on mojito’s and raspberry margarita’s, and was fine. You can also request that the bartender go easy on his/her pour.

Sorry you are struggling! Try increasing your protein, cut out carbs and fat intake and move your body. If you’re already exercising, change your routine. This seems to help! Good luck!

Yes, they can be reversed. If they can take you apart, they can put you back together. Not to say you still wouldn't have issues. I had mine reversed 15 months ago and ended up with gastroparesis. I have less than 10% stomach function now. I wouldn't let just anyone do a take down though. I would absolutely make sure your surgeon is highly skilled, and has done reversals before successfully. Even talk to some of his/her patients if you can. There is also a group on FB-Gastric Bypass take downs and reverse support if anyone is interested.

I can't count how many times my endoscopes showed up negative when there was really something going on. If you have all of those symptoms and your doctor says nothing is wrong/showing up, don't take no for an answer. It's not normal to feel like that every day. Something is probably going on, it's just doing what needs to be done to figure out the "what".

Oops, sorry! I basically ate soups, anything soft (cottage cheese), fish and ground turkey, and fruits and veggies that are non-acidic. And if you can juice, do smoothies or protein drinks is always a good back up:)

What kind of food did you eat? Sorry you had to go through this also!

Yes, I've had it and basically diet change will help and keep it at bay for the most part. I would stick with some soft foods for a few days, no coffee, nothing spicy or irritating. Mine lasted a few weeks at times, but everyone is different.

Im sorry for your friend. I'm familiar with a lot that she's going through. I know I'm far away, but my surgeon is amazing! He has done quite a lot of revisions and reversals. I've been through tpn, etc. It took so many years and doctors before I found him. Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul, Scripps La Jolla San Diego , CA. I hope your friend can get the help she needs❤️

Nobody should be judging anyone here. What works for one person may not work for another. I personally would rather use medical marijuana than a prescription drug any day. I've been using it for a while, and more so after my revision and couldn't put weight on even with tpn. After my reversal not too long ago, I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and I still use it. It helps me more than a few other meds they prescribed without all the side effects. The comments about people smoking in their teens and having a large appetite makes me laugh. We are not teens anymore, things will effect us differently and as I mentioned before, you need to find the strain that works for you. I find that indica works best for me. I get a relaxing body high, and not a cloudy head high with the hunger. It helps my stomach relax for the gastroparesis, and helps with some of the chronic pain. You can also use the oil/tincture without the high, but great results. They use this a lot for children, and it's amazing. Please do your research! It can work wonders for so many. I feel fortunate to live in CA where it's not a big deal. I walk in the pharmacy/dispensary and it's like walking in cvs to get a prescription. No big thing:)

Hi Lucy! Sorry you're dealing with that! Have you had recent labs, including sugar/glucose, potassium, zinc, and especially iron? Also over the years I've learned that it's important who reads these labs post surgery. For me, my primary care wasn't really breaking down the chemistry so my levels were all off. I would have endocrinology or bariatric check these for you regularly if they aren't already:)

I'm not sure there is a surgeon who wouldn't require any program, or weight loss prior to surgery. Not only will the extra weight you take off prior help the surgeon (and your organs), you are also starting to make the changes now so you can follow through post op. I personally wouldn't go to any surgeon who didn't require this. It really is important. Learning to eat and what to eat are #1. You need these tools for years down the road. The surgery might assist in taking the weight off faster, but only you can keep it off long term. If you start off with the mentality that this surgery is just going to fix everything, that couldn't be further from the truth, and I'm not saying that to be harsh. It's honest, which I know a lot of people don't want to hear. This surgery will NOT keep your weight off long term, believe me. You have to do the work. Go to meetings, do tons of research. Read the good and the bad. Go to therapy and absolutely work with a nutritionist. With that said, I used Dr. Scott Shikora in Boston. At the time (16 years go) he was at Tufts, however I think he may be at Brigham & Women's now....but he will require you to do the program, including losing some weight on your own prior to surgery. Best of luck to you!

My gastric bypass reversal is scheduled for Monday, December 7th. Really scared, but hoping it'll take a lot of my issues away and I can have some life back! Two months with a picc line has been enough, and I'm ready for it to come out!

You just need to find the right strain that works for you! Not all of them will make you hungry, and if it does just make good choices and eat healthy. There are tons of doctors prescribing meds every day. A lot of the side effects are increased hunger and weight gain. This thread (well, the ignorant comments) made me laugh! So thankful for my cannabis script;)

Also, I meant to say that that is actually not true for some. There are several people only 2-5 years out having the same issues I am, so people need to be informed. They haven't been doing the sleeve too long either, and I can't believe the mechanical issues they're facing with that as well. So even though it's been many years, the complication rate remains the same. Lots of experience, and years of research, so I hope that I can educate at least a few people. I certainly don't want anyone here to think I'm a rare case, or these things are happening because my surgery was so long ago. Not true at all. All the research in the world isn't going to tell you everything, or how it will affect you. So no, the length of limb doesn't matter. I know so many personally now to say that's false.

You're right about my old stomach! There's a risk on both sides. I have a 50% chance of developing gastroparesis. When I look back at all the problems I've had for years, and the quality of life I have now, having a reversal feels like the chance I need to take. Thank you for your post!

Thanks so much, Heather:)

Do you have a bariatric surgeon, psych and nutritionist to follow up with though where you live? It's so important. Scary to think of someone having surgery in Mexico and not being able to fly to see him and his staff for all the follow ups or if you have any complications. Obviously it's your choice, but I still wouldn't go there. I would really do some research.

@@Joz31 Thank you:) Hopefully everything will get resolved somehow!

Why Mexico? I've heard so many horror stories! Not trying to scare you. My surgeon has to fix people all the time who go off to Mexico for their surgeries. Your body and this surgery isn't worth saving a few bucks. And there's my two cents:)

I agree. Having surgery is not going to change your head and how you view food. It will stay the same and could be a big issue post op. I would definitely start some therapy, take your time and really think about it. Especially since your bmi is on the lower end. I would really question having surgery. I was on the lower end myself and regret it. I could have done it on my own.

The foam can be from eating too fast, or your stomach is too full..or whatever you ate didn't agree with you. This can happen to anyone at any time after surgery. Just an indication to chew well, slow down or avoid that food for a bit and skip to the next thing:)

So sorry you are having a difficult time as well:( I wish I could give you some answers, but as far as the Iron infusions for me personally, I used to have to go years ago 3 times a week for infusions when my level was at a 7. I do remember the infusions for some reason made me feel kind of bloated and I put a few lbs. on, but I noticed once my body was where it needed to be after the infusions, everything went back. shunhunter, on 18 Nov 2015 - 18:33, said: Ok had the second pick line in for 3 months went from 98 lbs to 136lbs and finally got my strength back but now i have to get iron IV infusions treatments with styroids and starting to gain more wait. Just had my last treatment and now I'm up to 145lbs. I don't know what to do. I'm scared to go back on a liquid diet again because of the malnutrition issues I had before. I dont know what to do anymore.

I just had a recent endoscopy. Everything is clear and wide open. I have a copy of the report. I also just had the 3 hour glucose test. The dumping is happening from everything I eat because it's going right through me.

Revisions are also done to correct issues, like recurrent ulcers and hernia's, (from rny) and not always to go from one surgery to another. A reversal is a takedown.

Reversals are actually done a lot more often than you would think. I may be doing this by the end of the year. There are Facebook groups for gastric bypass takedowns and support. Lots of people have had mechanical issues and needed reversals. They are definitely high risk, however if they can take you apart, they can put you back together, although I wouldn't go to just anyone that's for sure!. I'm personally experiencing malnutrition, and severe weight loss (and no, none of this is my doing. I did all that I was supposed to over the last 16 years). Had a revision in September, and still having complications. Seeing my doctor again next week to discuss next step, which is most likely the takedown. They also do them on those who continue to get ulcers, or severe dumping (which I also get from everything I eat). In regard to weight gain from the reversal, it's one's choice to eat badly and put the weight back on, just like you can start making bad choices with rny and never expect to stretch your stomach. It happens in most cases. I learned a lot about eating well, healthy/organic, locally grown as often as possible. (wish I knew then what I know now, I regret my surgery a lot) I would actually give anything to eat a salad or a piece of fish right now, instead I am getting tpn through a picc line. So even though you follow the plan, like I did it doesn't mean you wont have issues.