ForeverHealthy

Omg...great sense of humor....thank you! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

You give me hope and the reassurance I have been looking for....thank you! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for sharing this...did you have the RNY or sleeve? Sent from my SM-G900T using BariatricPal

I found the bottles.... $9.00 a piece at Target...thanks!

I would like to hear some feedback from any RNY-ers who are 10+ years post-op. Can you tell me how you are feeling, specifically with regards to Malabsorption given the vitamin regiment? Despite taking all the required supplements have you experienced any loss of teeth? Bone density issues? Other issues? I am planning on an RNY in the next two months, and would like a realistic picture of long term experiences one may have, even with adhering to the vitamin regiment. I get that transfusions may be required based on low absorption of iron, which I hear is common. I am curious to know though over time, what does the overall big picture look like /feel like and do you regret the decision you have made to have this surgery in the first place due to this? Thank you in advance for your time!

Amazing and thank you so much for sharing this with me! Best wishes to you as well!!!

Can you have both the fundoplication and the Bypass together? My PCP mentioned this as an option

Thanks Jelaine. Much appreciated.

Thank you, Jelaine. When you say "a lot has changed since my surgery", are you referring to technology, or your own body?

Thank you Jelaine, for sharing this. This is a relief to hear from a malabsorbtion perspective. I am sorry you had to go through a revision. Do the docs say this is common having such tenure post op?

Omg....no way! Good to know for my future RNY! Glad everything turned out ok!

Thanks everyone....doc said if I already have stones, then it is already diseased....so it's coming out.

Hello Everyone, I am new to this site and I first want to thank everyone for their stories of struggle and inspiration. This is truly a very warm and welcoming community, so thank you from the "Newbie". ???? One of the (many) questions I have is about the gall bladder being removed during the bypass proceedure. I have gall stones so my surgeon would consider taking the gall bladder out along with the stones. I was wondering, after the Bypass is completed, does your body use the gall bladder anyway? Will it cause more issues if it's out? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, ForeverHealthy ????

Tross, I am sorry you had to go through 2 surgeries. ..best wishes to you for the bypass!

Prayers, Paris....I hope everything works out well for you.

Question: I am considering the RNY procedure and would like to know with a RNY, how is it even possible to regain weight back? If you dump from any excess of processed foods that break down into sugar and sugary food itself, how could this happen? Does the small pouch created eventually expand over time? I understand I may feel times of hunger down the road, however if I am eating the right foods, and the right way (Protein first and no liquid with meals) will I eventually require more food to feel full over time? I am a high volume eater, so this key for me to understand. Thanks in advance for the support!

Thanks Sajijoma!

James, gpmed, catwoman, and djmohr: thank you so much for sharing all of your guidance, experiences and perspective, not to mention support! I am truly grateful. Thank you all! James- I will definitely read those articles!

Got it catwoman....makes perfect sense!!

It does GPmed....thank you!!!

Also, a bit about me: I am maintaining a 50lb weight loss for almost 3 years now. I gave up sugar, sweets, bread, pastas, etc long ago, and eat high protein and high unsaturated fats. I do like my whipped cream and occasional fro-yo, but other than that...quite strict with food choices, but could never eat like a "normal" person. Always a high volume eater, still struggling with a bmi of 42. Apparently one can gain weight even eating the healthy stuff too....:-(

Djmohr, thank you (again!)....can you discuss more about #2 "eating small amounts all day long"....do people feel hungry that they need to do this, and if so, are they eating the bad foods or healthy choices? I thought the point of the RNY is to limit capacity. How could one eat small amounts all day long if your supposed to be actually full? So confused. ....

Thank you Djmohr! Very helpful info and so happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!

What about snacking. For those who are post op RNY, do you find the you do snack or not at all? Also, when I say snack, I am referring to healthy choices such as raw almonds, apples with peanut butter, low fat yogurt? Etc....

Thank you for all the support, everyone!!!