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Hi there,
I am so sorry you are having all these issues. I think my first plan would be to have an endoscopy to make SURE everything is alright in there. I don't know much about Canada and how they do that there but that would be my first choice. If the surgeon who did your surgery is still around, I would also be a very "squeaky wheel" and demand that he refer you to a gastrointestinal surgeon for the procedure. Surgeons hate admit their mistakes but we as the victims need to have a voice. So, tune up your voice and start making some more noise! You need to advocate for yourself and do it in a strong voice. They aren't the ones suffering, you are.
Other things you can look at is your food choices. There are certain veggies that can cause gas. If you eat dairy, you may have developed an intolerance to lactose and that can cause gas. So my guess would be a nutritionist who can help you with food choices that may calm your tummy and bowels.
Lastly, I would think about seeing a Life Coach. He/she can help you with the stresses and provide you helpful tools to use while you work to get healthy.
I hope these help. I don't have all the answers but just a few suggestions. It's time to be heard.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
I've just had an MGB to RNY revision for a variety of reasons and my RNY surgeon found a number of errors made by the MGB surgeon. I'm really not impressed and had really poor follow up care.
Do you mind if I ask where you had yours done? Mine was done in Michigan.
Oh, never mind. I see from your status line you had the same surgeon as I did. Maybe that explains why 6 weeks later I'm still in hospital (they're trying to suss out some problems left over from the MGB).
Dear friends,
I had MGB in February 2008. I lost a lot of weight and at my lowest was 164lbs. 2 years ago I had gain weight and my body seemed to be content between 180 - 184. Suddenly, I'm at 207!!! I'm SO depressed. I feel like a complete failure and angry that I have had SO MANY complications after MGB and there is nothing I can do about it. Since day one I've had a lot of stomach pain, everything I eat makes me feel bloated to the point that I can't breathe. If not, food goes right through me. I have constant trips to the bathroom and whenever I begin to eat I have to use the toilet even before I'm done eating. The worst part of all this is that I smell like something is rotting inside of me. Pardon me for being so candid but my trips to the toilet are extremely upsetting as I can't even stand myself. I'm afraid of going to the bathroom in public and constantly seek out places where there may be private toilet room, I even make little sticky notes to put on the door saying "out of service" because I'm so embarrased about the smell. Nevermind having any form of intimacy with anyone. I can't pass a gas without it lingering on my clothing. Its so gross!!! I don't know what to do. I REGRET having made the decision to have that surgery and while doctors in Canada tell me that the surgery was done incorrectly, NO ONE is willing to fix it for fear of liability. I was told by my MD that basically I will need to end up in emergency due to this issue before anyone will even look at my situation. I won't lie to you, I've had some real lows. I've contemplated suicide at times because I feel so helpless. I had this surgery in hopes of bettering my life and all its done is created physical discomforts and loneliness. Who would want to be with and overweight, rotten smelling woman???
Any advice?
Helpless in Toronto
“You were so pumped to start exercising regularly; you thought nothing could stop you. Here's how to get the wind back in your sails.”
We get all amped up and excited. We're going to change our lives, be better, reach goals, fight the giant, save the day, and climb the mountain. We were going to, we started to, but now we're sitting still in the water, no movement. It's easy to want all those good things, but reaching those goals is work and takes time. You need to examine why you've lost your motivation? Are you tired, bored, disappointed with the results? Did you expect things to be easier or farther along by now? It's probably time to reassess. What got you excited in the first place? Can you regain your momentum? Maybe you just need to take a week off. Are you moving toward your goal? If you were hoping to lose 20 lbs by now but have only lost 5 is that a bad thing? Is it realistic? It's likely you haven't lost the motivation to reach the goal, but you might need to regroup and come up with a Plan B to get there. Sometimes, our second wind can be of more value to our overall success than the initial euphoria that we started with because we have lost that blind optimism and can replace it with a fresh, informed perspective that will get us into the harbor.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
Thank you for your additional comment. It is true what you say. We must be mentally prepared for this challenge.
Living larger than ever,
My Bariatric Life
on 9/2/13 8:15 pm
i truly agree with you, i have also being through gastric bypass and it has given me a complete new life with new structure.Before surgery you have to attend your surgeon who will explain you what and how the procedure of surgery will go on. So that you get the potential and motivation before the surgery happens.
on 9/2/13 8:08 pm
Gastric bypass is the better option which is performed for weight loss surgery reducing the stomach size .The amount of food you can eat is considerably compact, and since part of the intestine is bypassed, less of what you do eat is absorbed.
“You want to work out but it's painful. Here's how to avoid the pity party. ”
If you are over a certain age, sometimes you just hurt. Muscles ache, joints don't want to bend as far, and just trying to tie your shoe feels risky. Those with fibromyalgia, MS, and other debilitating conditions are at the mercy of the disease and have to ride the wave of what pains the day brings. Injuries and illness can also put a wrench in our workout schedule or keep us from working to full potential. When we hurt, it's easy to chuck the workout, stay home and feel sorry for ourselves. In the olden days people in pain stayed in bed and they gave them a leather strap to bite on when the pain got unbearable. Sorry, but it's time to pitch the strap. Lying around will not make anything better, but is likely to make it a whole lot worse. First, talk to your doctor. Find out if you can (or should) be working out. What is too much? Can you push yourself? What are your limits? Studies are showing that for fibromyalgia sufferers, exercise actually reduces flare-ups and severity. If your doctor okays you for exercise, fight against the desire to skip your workout and you may be surprised how much less pain you're in down the line.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
on 9/1/13 6:51 pm
I am almost 4 months post op and starting to notice I feel hungry now. Used to I didn't feel real hunger but now after 3 to 4 hours after my last meal my stomach begins to grumble and I feel very hungry. Is this normal at this stage? I am currently eating around 500-600 calories most days. Reading some of the other post it sounds like I may need to bump up my calorie intake a little. Any thoughts?
I agree. After gastric bypass surgery you will have to intake of proteins and vitamins which will give you more calories and you don't have to be on starvation mode and you don't to avoid food, have meals properly with proper proteins and carbohydrates.
Its very common that people get hungry !
on 9/1/13 6:45 pm
My husband has decided to have Gastric By-Pass Surgery. He had the Lap Band Surgery about 2 yrs ago, He lost more weight pre surgery than he did post surgery. He probably gained 10 out of 20 lbs back that he lost pre surgery, and hasn't lost any weight since the lap band surgery. He claims the Lap Band didn't work for him,but he also didn't follow the guidelines suggested. If he doesn't do what he is supposed to do (like cut his food small or chew good) he throws up (and it hurts me to here this). I was not thrilled about the lap-band surgery, but as a wife that loves her husband, I would do anything to help him, but I can't change him!! I need to reach out to wives whose husband's have had this life changing surgery, especially ones who have been with their husband's at least one year post surgery. I want to support my husband and even conform to eating what he has to eat. We've been married over 30 yrs and I know his habits. Please help me to understand as a spouse, what to expect. I am a very supportive wife, but he has a mind of his own. PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND!!
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Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure which will divide your stomach into small parts and handle the food you eat.
this operation is to get rid of obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
Surgeon will help you with proper guidance and don't forget to mention all the medications and problems you had faced earlier when you had surgery.
