General Question!

[megaustinxo 2]

I'm 23 years old, 290 lbs and was wondering if anyone else my age has had Gastric Bypass Surgery and what their experience was?

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[Raechel 75]

I'm a couple years older but I'm currently 9 days post op gastric sleeve! I'm 26 and so far so good! I also know someone who is a couple years younger than me (not quite sure of her age) and she had the actual bypass done and she looks and is doing great!

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[funke 1]

Hey everyone. Please I need a serious help????

I'm 6 weeks post op and I only loose 18 pound like 3 weeks after surgery, since then I haven't lost anything and just last week's my scale said I gain 2 pound back. I'm so scared and nervous that this will work for me. I'm doing everything by the book, going to the gym , I walk or run 5 miles within an hour 4-5 times a week. The only thing I noticed I do different is, I can not tolerate all my 64 Oz of Water but I do get like 24 Oz in or more. Pls help me if u have an idear what I need to do different.

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[BettyG 75]

Hi funke, I haven't had my bypass yet but I had 3 other (non-bariatric) major abdominal surgeries (one open and two laparoscopic) -- I am very shocked that you are running 5 miles only 6 weeks after surgery. Are you 100% sure that your surgeon has released you to do that vigorous of exercise? Running jars your insides sharply each time your weight lands on a foot. You don't want to rip any stitches or staples.

It's entirely possible that you are stressing your body so much that it is in a panicked-starvation-mode hanging on to the safety net of fat for dear life. Have you considered dialing back your exercise to gentle walking 5 days a week and focusing on getting good nutrition? Are you getting the amount of Protein per day that your doctor wants?

Also, a plateau at 3 weeks post is common, so I hear. Our body manages our weight by defending a "set point" -- as we lose we periodically hit "plateaus" as our body adapts to a new set point.

Hang in there -- I'm sure that you will lose again soon! :-).

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[tinanne 27]

Agree with???????????????????? percent!

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[dannieeliza 29]

I'm 29. I had bypass September of 2015. My highest weight was 307 and I am currently weighing in at 167.

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[dannieeliza 29]

@ funke. The scale will go up and down. Its normal. I sometimes gained 5 lbs and then would drop it overnight. I only weigh myself in the mornings and I weigh myself weekly. You'll drive yourself crazy weighing yourself every day. You need to get in the 64oz of Fluid as this is what flushes out everything. Have you tried things with flavor( Powerade zero, crystal light, green tea zero, diet snapple)? You literally need to have a drink with you all day. Sip sip sip...you'll get all over fluids in if you do. You'll have stalls through out the process. I sometimes stalled for weeks, even months. Its normal. Just keep going by the guidelines and get your fluids and Protein in and you will lose the weight.

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[Susie. 5]

Hi , I also am stuck, tmrw will be 3 weeks post sleeve surgery and I've only lost 8ibs!! I'm so frustrated! I do everything I'm suppose too... but I am getting in only 50 oz Water. What do I do! This is suppose to be the point where it melts off, why is it not happening?? Any input

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[dannieeliza 29]

You're going to stall a bunch during the process. Its normal. Just keep,doing what you are and get your fluids in!

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[Susie. 5]

@@dannieeliza thanks

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[dannieeliza 29]

@@Susie. You're welcome

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[reinaf89 13]

I'm a little older than you I'm 26 years old. I was 280lbs the day of my rny I am now 3 month postop and weigh 221lbs couldn't be happier with my decision. I can say it saved my life

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[mike4276 8]

I had my gastric bypass about 4 months ago and have lost 75 pounds. It is important to drink your fluids and get your Protein to lose weight. I too had trouble getting my fluids and Protein. I use to drink Water all day but after my surgery couldn't stand it. Try different things. I found out I had no problem drinking Decaf coffee, no-sugar hot chocolate, Tomato juice, Soup, etc. Just try different things and eventually your taste for plain ole Water will come back. As for protein I couldn't stomach Protein drinks or bars. My doctor told me to try GENEPRO. I order in from Amazon. One tablespoon has 30 grams of protein and is unflavored. You can put it in your coffee, hot chocolate, or whatever. It doesn't change the consistency or flavor. It is great!

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[funke 1]

@@BettyG yes dear. My surgeon has put on on 5 miles walk under an hour since have been 3 weeks post and yes i do tolerate it well and it kind of help relieve my stress. And now i enjoy running on the treadmill at 7 weeks out and 30pound lost

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[Bhca8201 56]

Hi. I had the lapband to bypass revision on September 21St. I am down 63.4 lbs in less than 3 months! My starting weight was 307.6, surgery weight was 291.0 and now I am currently 244.2! I feel great and cant believe how fast the weight is falling off. Its a huge life change so be mentally prepared for that. Best of luck!

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