Hello, I want to get the gastric bypass surgery. I've visited with 3 surgeons so far and the each kinda had their own issues.

The first was very cavalier and that spooked me. The second was nice but he used old research to justify the surgery and that kinda worried me. Plus he never responded to things he wanted me to do and alert him about via Mychart. That to me spoke to what I could expect post surgery. The next fellow was in the same practice but he's very disorganized. Many people have raved about him as a provider/surgeon. But to me while he does give me a sense of ease. His office is very disorganized. They told me to contact this one secretary but she then never answers the emails I was told to send her. I'm then told to email the administrative assistant but it takes days to get a response and then when I do response to her response usually I get nowhere. I have tried to call but it just rings. They mentioned email is best. I need a lot of visits with the doctor to qualify for surgery. Due to this I thought we'd have a lot of time to discuss my concerns. But each time I go in or have a video visit the sessions are mostly without the doctor. Either it's the Nurse practitioner who is very nice or the weigh-in RN. Everything is just kinda jumbled and it's scary.

Some things that concern me are that the practice has no requirements for me to diet or lose weight before surgery. I just can't gain weight. The doctor sometimes mixes up the surgery we decided on. He'll say sleeve all while we decided the rny is best for me. He seems to really rely a lot on the staff to do the organizing and stuff which is fine but it's still his job to know this stuff. They also have me planned to see a nutritionist but not until we are a few months in.

My sibling is in a program and the interactions he has are very different. He had to lose weight, had to attend many seminars and had to see a nutritionist many times.

I'm told the difference is that I'm in a big city and my sibling is not.


What do you folks think?

First, thank you for asking. You also reminded me that I should post an update.

I am happy to report, I am back on track and healthy again ... I was told that a Revision to my RNY was needed; I really did not want it, but if it had to be, then it had to be, however, pre-surgery blood labs; showed a drastic decrease (again) with my Albumin (protein) and I was once again too unhealthy for a surgery &/or recovery, therefore, another Feeding was needed to restore my levels before proceeding with the Revision ... well, I didn't want that either but it appeared to be inevitable.

My surgeon, went in to install/place (whatever the correct term is) the feeding tube back into my resting stomach, however, as thorough as he is/was, decided to take a good look around my abdomen and all organs RNY related and discovered ALL looked fine and alive (so-to-speak) ... BUT ... low and behold, what's this ... a FIBRIN (like a fiber strain string-like growth) was wrapped around part of my Intestines/Gut, and 'possibly' the cause of the MalAbsorption of my protein nutrients. He snipped it (or did whatever needed) to get rid of it; still put the tube in, only as a precaution (if needed), and sent me to recovery.

Started monitoring blood levels and never feeding this tube, and that was it ... my levels started restoring and I am happy to report am back to normal and I don't go back to him nor check blood for 6 months ... the only downside, is (2) things ... a) the FIBRIN wasn't discovered a year ago December when the 1st Tube was placed, and b) the fat-cell padding I've put on, but I am determined, back on a healthy track and just need to do a reset and get my brain back on track.

How are you feeling now? I didn't realize any of this could happen.

I had revision from sleeve to RNY about 10 years ago. I lost all my weight and kept it off. Fluctuate 5 lbs up or down.

I had really bad reflux both stomach and bile reflux. Bile was the worse and no treatment for it. DS will not relieve any reflux.

never wanted bypass and still not happy I have it even though I've lost the weight and off blood pressure meds and no longer pre diabetic. My depression is worse than ever and still have high cholesterol (which is hereditary). And for those of you who believe exercise or weight loss will help/get rid of it. It's a disease just like obesity is a disease. My surgeon even had the nerve to say oh depression usually gets better after surgery.

it has caused iron issues and after a few years kept getting worse after doubling my iron pills. Finally saw a hematologist. Had 2 iron infusions and that has helped and none of the side affects from taking iron pills.

Good luck it does work.

Remember to focus on the positive changes that your surgery can bring and surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, and healthcare professionals. Also, make sure to follow your doctor's post-operative instructions carefully to ensure a safe and successful recovery. Best of luck with your upcoming surgery, and remember that you're not alone in this journey!