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I want to know what people's experiences are of their eating habits post surgery. For example, does everyone experience problems with finishing a plate of food or a takeaway meal? I've been experiencing problems with volume of food that I can eat post surgery. I also experience constipation, something I've never struggled with in the past. The thing I hate is that my food gets cold when I'm trying to make my way through it, even though I'm eating slowly and chewing well. It's so frustrating. I also fear having to eat in public or in front of those that do not know I have had surgery.
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Eating Changes 3 months post RNY Surgery
Jalapeño replied to Jalapeño's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I think my problem is that my brain programming is still the same, where I still have a very high appetite but due to the surgery, can't act on it. For example, if I was to go to an all you can eat buffet, I'd fill up my plate to the brim despite not being able to eat much. It's frustrating. Will get easier over time because hopefully my gluttony for food won't be that intense. -
I hate foamies! But feel much better when I've vomited.
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Some people experience more harsher dumping syndrome symptoms than others. Thankfully, I don't experience much in the way of dumping syndrome despite eating a high level of sugar content. That said, I do experience daily constipation and can't get a decent amount of volume down me.
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What do you wish you had done BEFORE your gastric bypass surgery to get ready?
Jalapeño replied to DianeF's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
What do people find helps for their constipation? Those who take medication, is it daily? -
26 Months since Bypass and my appetitie is out of control
Jalapeño replied to Possum220's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have a very high appetite, but the problem for me is restriction! I can't seem to get a lot down me. If I try to fight against it, I end up vomiting. Would prefer to be able to get a decent amount down me, but alas it's not happening. -
Diet drinks 1 year post op
Jalapeño replied to Willnotgoback's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I like to drink energy drinks from time to time, but I try to get rid of the fizz. The caffeine does tend to play havoc on my internal plumbing. -
Bypass surgery in a couple of day and panicking!
Jalapeño replied to Justarwaxx's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I can tell you that your life will get better as a result of being lighter, but you will need to mentally adjust to the other changes that will occur. Wishing you all the best. -
With sleeve, I don't think there is a real issue when it comes to foul smelling stools. But with mini gastric bypass and sadi etc, it's off the charts.
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Vomiting post gastric bypass surgery
Jalapeño replied to Jalapeño's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I don't vomit with every meal thankfully. At certain times in the day, a meal goes down fine. At other times, I get a lot of foamies build up, loads of thick saliva when I vomit. Sometimes once I've vomited all the thick saliva, getting food down becomes slightly more tolerable. It's hit and miss as to when this problem occurs. It's less prevalent once I've emptied my bowels and then have a meal. So I can have a proper meal once a day basically, with slight snacking to fill the day. -
I totally agree with the part about those patients who have had bariatric surgery, but ended up losing much more weight than they anticipated, looking emaciated. I had the mini gastric bypass procedure and ended up looking like a prisoner from a concentration camp.
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Rapid gastric emptying. Possible treatment.
Jalapeño replied to ShoppGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For me, I can't really have another decent sized meal until I've used the toilet... This is coming from an RNY patient. Everyone's anatomy and post surgery results will be different. This is the reason why weight loss surgery results can not be replicated for each patient. One patient may have problems with one thing while another patient who underwent the same surgery won't. -
My advice to everyone is to first trial the GLP1 type drugs and see if it helps with weight loss. Maintaining the weight loss will be a lifetime commitment no doubt. But it's much better than having drastic bariatric surgery. Why change your anatomy if drugs can do the trick. So if your insurance covers weight loss medication, please consider that route first. Weight loss surgery does improve one's quality of life, but it has its fair share of drawbacks too.
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Multivitamin that is Sadi specific or no?
Jalapeño replied to ShoppGirl's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
You will benefit from SADI specific multi vitamins, because the dosage for each vitamin will be higher compared to the RNY for example. -
I believe that with bariatric surgery, excluding the lap band, everyone's stools smell a lot worse. I originally had the mini gastric bypass and honestly, when sat on the toilet passing stools, I'd almost pass out from the smell, it was that nauseating. Nothing ever reduced the smell, even dietary changes. These procedures are very powerful and alter the digestive anatomy.
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Hi, sorry if this question has already been posted. I'm now 2 months post op following a revision from mini gastric bypass to RNY. The surgeon kept the original pouch from the mini. When I eat, despite chewing well, I often vomit up the food. From those who have had RNY, did the restriction of food get any easier over time? I'm hoping I'll be able to eat a normal sized meal at some point without running to the bathroom.
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Vomiting post gastric bypass surgery
Jalapeño replied to Jalapeño's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
It’s a learning curve. I could eat like a pig while I had the mini gastric bypass. With the RNY, the mental hunger is always lurking in the background, so I naturally tilt towards large portions, but then struggle to eat the majority of it. Restriction is definitely there, and the vomiting episodes are a bugbear but hopefully settles with time. Thank you for all your responses. -
Let's Collect Some Data!
Jalapeño replied to ms.sss's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Do people think they've lost more weight than they hoped to, or are you happy with end weight? Any others who feel they didn't lose enough and what did you do, revision etc for example. -
Mini Bypass reversal
Jalapeño replied to lessismore1001's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
I have. Reversal from mini gastric bypass to RNY. It's early days for me, but I'm glad I had the reversal. I was suffering from steatorrhea and excessive malabsorption. The steatorrhea has been cured as well as the toxic off the scales smell following a visit to the toilet. I'm now just hoping for some weight gain. -
Anyone tried a tuna omelette?
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May 2024 Surgery Buddies 😁
Jalapeño replied to Bypass2Freedom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I went to the hospital, I wore my pyjamas, comfy crocs and a fleece. I packed another pair of pyjamas, underwear and phone charger. Nothing else. In the UK, hospitals provide you with toothbrush/toothpaste and toiletries for showering etc. Besides, when you get admitted, you have to change into a hospital gown. I kept my boxer shorts on, and discarded them in the hospital bathroom bin when I showered three days later. You want to keep packing light, make it easier on yourself. Most of your time will be spent in bed recovering, not surfing the net. -
Mental health issues n memory issues ater gastric bypass
Jalapeño replied to Stephanie howey's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
B12 is extremely important for memory. For bariatric surgery, excluding the lap band, you need 12 weekly B12 injections. -
One year milestone… ready for plastics!
Jalapeño replied to Sigh's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
With a butt lift, I imagine post recovery is excruciating. Because one still has to sit on the toilet etc. I would welcome feedback from those who have had various types of plastic surgery and which parts they struggled with most. -
Post op constipation…
Jalapeño replied to Zerofuckstogive70's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have smoothies with avocado, bananas and pitted prunes etc. That will help regulate things. -
Vaping after Surgery
Jalapeño replied to Stars3825's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 3 weeks post op. I'm vaping but nicotine free. Do not have any nicotine post surgery because it will slow down your healing.