3 years post op RNY GBP

Hi everyone!
I am 4 years post op and due to an insurance change I had no follow ups on my surgery...the day before yesterday I finally saw a doc who explained in detail why I have everything I have! I really felt like I finally connected with someone who understood....I've felt ill each time I eat, not enuff to vomit, just queasy and yucky, the doc started me on a medication that is helping with that! He also told me that I probably have gall bladder problems (Anyone else with this?) and set up an ultra sound to check it out. The 14 lbs I have gained since my surgery was NOT normal like I had always thought it was....and he has now set me up with a nutritionist and put me back on the "baby food" diet that I had post op.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? I have been so down about the whole experience but am beginning to see the light again!
Thanks!

Well, folks I can beat all of you, I am now 23years post op!!! Back in the dark old days there were no groups (goodness, there was NO internet lol). I had a lot of trouble for about 2 months after surgery with the stoma continually closing over, after 5 tries at endoscopies and balloons to open it up it stayed pretty good for a long time. I now find that I must eat small amounts often as it seems to narrow quickly and then I occasionally have a blockage. I have learned to be very efficient at clearing the blockage by vomiting, now all I have to do is touch the tip of my tongue and away I go. Sorry for the squeamish out there but I assure you I don't do it very often these days. Before the final baloon endoscopy I couldn't swallow my saliva!! All said, I would probably do it all over again, these days it seems so much easier (the surgery that is). Initially I did lose some weight, but these days have accepted that I will never be thin and the thought of all the plastic surgery I would need really is a bit too much for me to contemplate. I am now 57. I had many issues of anger at the complications I had after surgery, my surgeon really didn't want to know about my problems and handballed me to an associate who handled the endoscopies with great kindness and skill. To this day I have never had any communication with the surgeon (and no bill from him either for the 3 days I spent in hospital later, vomiting up every hour till there was only bloody foam and I was as weak as a kitten). Anyway I have moved on but would love to be able to start it all over again with the modern methods they use now. Enough whining for now lol.

Hey guys. I am 3 years post and cannot loose any more weight and have actually started to gain. Im getting frustrated. Any advice?

I am 7 years post op and am beginning to have some complications. I am going for a check up in a few weeks to see what is happening. Everything has been fine up until about a month ago. We will see what happens...thanks for sharing your experiences on here!

Hey just found this group. Figured it would be okay to join even if I'm past the 3 year mark? I don't figure we'll have a six year out group eh? Nah. Glad to have found this group, didn't know they existed! Duh!

I'm nearing my six year anniversary and I'd have surgery again in a heartbeat. It was the best decision I made for my body and I've finally realized that THIS IS ME! This body is me, like forever totally dude. Didn't happen overnight, one day I just woke up and realized it was me. I had body dysmorphia for awhile and am now comfortable in my skin and know my clothes size, no longer going to the bigger sizes anymore like I did even up until a year or so ago.

The BEST thing I've found with the tool I have now is that if I creep up a few pounds, I can easily eat less and drop the weight. It's a gift, and it's the best choice I ever made for myself, even though nearly every area of my life has changed. Finally I like what I see in the mirror. But some days it still surprises me. I still remember how I was treated when I was obese, and boy is it different now.

The struggle I'm having now is deciding what weight I want to be vs. what weight my body wants to be. Anyone else have this problem? I'm trying to gain 8 lbs. of good weight, not flab, and it's very SLOW GOING. And that's surprising. It seems I don't have the appetite that others have postop, and I'm glad for that but it leaves me not eating enough. Which is bad. That's the flip side of self-discipline: making sure I eat

Hello Everyone!

I am 3 1/2 years post op, and have lost 130 lbs. Unfortunatly, I have gained about 15 lbs back. I seem to have a hard time with not eating. Right now, my pouch is sore, because I have ate a little too much. It's always a little too much, and I don't know how to stop it. Today is day one of no pepsi. I was drinking one a day, then it went to two a day, then three. I just can't seem to do anything in moderation. I am so upset with myself. My husband and co-workers don't think I need to lose any more weight, but I need to for myself. I know in my head that I have done really good, but in my heart I am a failure. I didn't even know I really felt like this until I started typing this post. Hmmm...wonder what that says about me.

Dear All,

I have been looking on this site and have found some very inspirational posts and people.

I am 15 years post op and now get to do it all over again!

I have narrowing (and ulcers) at my new stomach opening and due to this narrowing, my old stomach as started to open.

Life is grand. Before the doctor would even see me to discuss my options, I was required to sign up for the "new and improved" WLS program at the hospital where i had surgery back in the day.

I have to go through all the testing again and am required to pay $500 for the privellige of them to fix me.

Just wondering if any other long timers have had this or similar issues.

Also, how do you add your photo to your profile? Tried editing but cannot find the option. Sorry and thanks

I am just having trouble maintaining weight loss. I have increased my exercise. It has been almost five years since the surgery. I need all of the support that I can get.

My biggest problem, coping mechanisms. Im never consistant though which is a good thing, I cant develop a nasty habit! lol

It will be 3 years for me in August.