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hi all just a quick update I had a gastric bypass in Jan 2016 and it has not been an easy process as I have been one of the unlucky people that has suffered sickness since day one and still see surgeon as they can't seem to find out why - last visit talked about reversal if any more weight lost...

My surgeon was mr gopinath and they are not sure they have looked at everything I have had a second opinion and waiting for the tests suggested from that so fingers crossed that shows something! I signed the consent in the Nov 15 and had op in Jan 16 they are very good just unfortunate I have...

Hi I'm one of the unlucky ones that it hasn't gone to well as I suffer a lot with nausea and late dumping from anything with sugar in it even 4g waiting for more tests and I have lost 133% of my excess weight and bmi is now 18

Hi I had the full bypass under Mr Gobinath in Jan 16 good team - good luck

Hi I had one on the nhs with south tees hospital I lost 8 stone and had intertigo had to be at normal bmi for 2 yrs before I was referred then went to Nhs panel wasagreed as I had met the criteria in the augustseen surgeon in the sept given date in October but had to turndown as was on holiday...

Hi I had RNY bypass 3 month ago I do feel hungry but don't eat much as feel nausea quite a bit - you will find a small amount will satisfy any hunger you have and if you over eat you will only do it once as you will not feel great!

Hi I had a full bypass in January and from day was given 2 30mg lanzosprozle a day for 6 month, 4 adcal for life, 1 multi vita with mineral for life and B 12 injection every 12 weeks for life. Tablets were full tablets not liquid tabs from day after operation. Good luck

Hi I wonder if anyone can help?? I have suffered with nausea since day one but its getting worse and now happening after drinking water as well as eating. I M 12 weeks post op RNY bypass and seen team for check up and when told them they said they want to do an endoscopy - has anybody else had...

It wasn't one of my best moments lol! I was getting reflux and nausea along with all the other symptoms of constipation - felt very sorry for myself I can tell you!

I had a horrendous time after surgery 21 days without a BM and was ill! The team threatened to take me in to give enemas but managed to got with a mixture of suppositories Senna and movical - now I go about twice a week without any help would like to go more but don't want to be reliant on...

I have no qualms telling anyone and I have been open and with anyone who asks - I don't volunteer the information to strangers or colleagues not on my team at work but if they asked I would tell them as I am not ashamed of what I have had done - I was more ashamed being big if that makes sense...

Hi i don't post much but I have been reading all of your diaries avidly and can see the support and love you give each other which is wonderful It has been inspiring to see how you have all grown in confidence throughout your journeys be it from going out for a walk or for a new job or singing...

Omg that's a fantastic a achievement well done you - you should be so proud of yourself It will not be long before you are there and I bet people can really notice the changes in you now x

You are doing fantastic Lolly well done on you loss especially 45% that's amazing in such a short time of 6 weeks I have got my head round it all now and now able to eat everything unfortunately still fancy crisps through! At least it's not a full packet! I know what you mean re comparing I do...

Hi lolly how are you getting on? Are you back at work and eating normal now? Hope you are doing well

Omg I am so sorry to read that you have had so many issues and hope that you are sorted out and can begin to live your life again - I wish you a speedy and healthy recovery. I can not begin to imagine the distress this is causing you and hopefully. Ow you have a good team behind you it can be...

Hi I know this will have been asked but I can't seem to find the answers! I am 6 weeks post op from a RNY bypass and starting on a full normal diet. I have had the following with no issues today and just wondering if this is too much not enough and I must admit didn't feel much restriction...

Hi I know this will have been asked but I can't seem to find the answers! I am 6 weeks post op from a RNY bypass and starting on a full normal diet. I have had the following with no issues today and just wondering if this is too much not enough and I must admit didn't feel much restriction...

Hi all hope all y January surgery buddies are doing well Just a quick up date I am now 16 days post op lost 1 stone 1lb (over the moon!!) back at work (not over the moon s struggling with eating/drinking/taking tablets!) and still getting the odd pain under ribs and stomach swelling - anybody...

Thanks everyone - my provider North Tees give you tablets from day one and purree from day 2 which was a worry but getting there now with them. Today managed to stay all day but OMG started to swell stomach wise and had to pull my trousers waist band over my boobs for comfort - I was a right...