Hi, I have my surgery date for October 26th, I had my mind on the sleeve but due to past lap band complications the sleeve is not an option for me and the Dr. said he will do the roux y bypass. I'm kind of scared because I have heard about the dumping syndrome and if you could tell me why this happens, in what amount if you eat what you are not supposed to and how bad is it? I saw on youtube that a girl made herself a smoothie and drank it too fast because she was thirsty and then she got this dumping thing.

Is it true that you can eat everything again? I mean everything or is it forever that you can't eat again?

I appealed Kaiser 3x's even went to court. I moved out of Kaiser regions during the appeals. I was denied by that ruling as well Kaiser saying it's not medically necessary. I went from Hawaii Kaiser, Northern California Kaiser, to Southern California Kaiser. Even though it's all Kaiser it's all different. I have now undergone 2 surgeries SELF PAY (Dr. Agha) (thanks to my fiancé paying)  I have a lot more work I need to make this journey complete but it's all a financial thing. I know what I have been through and waiting 12 years. Loosing 200+ pounds in 17mo. believe me I had excess skin that Needed to be removed and was medically necessary. I hope in the near future this will all be covered for weight loss patients. 

Any one know if he's center sends you to do your preop testing or does your primary care physician. I have IEHP. TIA :-)

Yes, it is normal to feel how you feel. Your best friend is gone! "FOOD" is only for living now. Eventually you will be able to eat anything as before, but less. with that being said, why? You took the journey, a hard one, for better life and post op wonderful things are waiting for you. Take it slowly and be careful. This is only a tool to manage obesity and you will need to incorporate coping skills (a lot), exercising, hydration, and vitamins daily. Simple carbs will make you gain and or stall your weight loss. They also can disagree with your tummy and cause you discomfort and pain. Stick to a bariatric food list and menu planning, and with some new hobbies... you'll be smiling and happy with your progress. Best wishes.