http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431 I am having Gastric Bypass next Tuesday. I am so excited....&nbsp;I have been trying to get this surgery for 2 years and bam I just found out that next Tuesday is the day. I have done a lot of research on this procedure and I think I know what I'm in for.......I was just wondering if anyone&nbsp;in blogland has had this surgery. I would like to know if any of you have any suggestions as to help me in my recovery..............I have done a lot of reading but sometimes the best advice comes from some one that has walked this path.. thanks........gube I am having Gastric Bypass next Tuesday. I am so excited....&nbsp;I have been trying to get this surgery for 2 years and bam I just found out that next Tuesday is the day. I have done a lot of research on this procedure and I think I know what I'm in for.......I was just wondering if anyone&nbsp;in blogland has had this surgery. I would like to know if any of you have any suggestions as to help me in my recovery..............I have done a lot of reading but sometimes the best advice comes from some one that has walked this path.. thanks........gube en-us Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:32:00 PST <p>Gube, good luck and I wish you the best.&nbsp; Sorry, I don't have any personal experience, although I'd like to get the lap band myself.&nbsp;&nbsp;I again wish you all the luck and since you'll have some downtime, I look forward to more illegal posts :)</p> <p>We've had several patients go through with this procedure and none of them&nbsp;regret it.&nbsp; You have the occasional patient who didn't follow the rules and wonder why it didn't work for them.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343221 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343221 <p>Gube, good luck and I wish you the best.&nbsp; Sorry, I don't have any personal experience, although I'd like to get the lap band myself.&nbsp;&nbsp;I again wish you all the luck and since you'll have some downtime, I look forward to more illegal posts :)</p> <p>We've had several patients go through with this procedure and none of them&nbsp;regret it.&nbsp; You have the occasional patient who didn't follow the rules and wonder why it didn't work for them.</p> <p>Good luck to you Gube...follow your doctor's orders and be sure and get your vitamin and nutritional supplements.&nbsp; We will be thinking of you and hoping for a quick recovery for you.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343224 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343224 <p>Good luck to you Gube...follow your doctor's orders and be sure and get your vitamin and nutritional supplements.&nbsp; We will be thinking of you and hoping for a quick recovery for you.</p> <p>You will experience two weeks of absolute Hell. After that, it gets easier. You will lose muscle at an alarming rate. You'll build it back. You'll throw up a lot. You'll learn not to. You'll have trouble even drinking water. You'll get your thirst back. Your back may begin to hurt from the &quot;changing topography.&quot; You'll strengthen your back again.</p> <p>Eventually your clothes won't fit. You'll buy more clothes.</p> <p>I actually still wear my old belt from 150 pounds ago. I just added new holes. It reminds me what I've been thru and what I need to keep in mind. A year and a half later, I can finally eat a whole sandwich. Still can't drink while I eat though.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck. Your life, and the life of your family, is about to make a dramatic change.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343225 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343225 <p>You will experience two weeks of absolute Hell. After that, it gets easier. You will lose muscle at an alarming rate. You'll build it back. You'll throw up a lot. You'll learn not to. You'll have trouble even drinking water. You'll get your thirst back. Your back may begin to hurt from the &quot;changing topography.&quot; You'll strengthen your back again.</p> <p>Eventually your clothes won't fit. You'll buy more clothes.</p> <p>I actually still wear my old belt from 150 pounds ago. I just added new holes. It reminds me what I've been thru and what I need to keep in mind. A year and a half later, I can finally eat a whole sandwich. Still can't drink while I eat though.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck. Your life, and the life of your family, is about to make a dramatic change.</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Best wishes Gube!</span></p> <br /> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343235 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343235 <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Best wishes Gube!</span></p> <br /> <p>No personal experience here with gastric bypass, but definitely hugs and congratulations!&nbsp; Take care, Gube.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343238 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343238 <p>No personal experience here with gastric bypass, but definitely hugs and congratulations!&nbsp; Take care, Gube.</p> <p>Good luck Gube. Who is doing the surgery if I may be so bold?</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343240 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343240 <p>Good luck Gube. Who is doing the surgery if I may be so bold?</p> <p>Good luck, Gube.&nbsp; I assume you're talking about true bypass rather than a lap-band sort of thing?</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343254 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343254 <p>Good luck, Gube.&nbsp; I assume you're talking about true bypass rather than a lap-band sort of thing?</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium">Good Luck!</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium">Get Well Soon! I have an aunt that had the surgery and she looks amazing! </span></p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343263 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343263 <p><span style="font-size: medium">Good Luck!</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium">Get Well Soon! I have an aunt that had the surgery and she looks amazing! </span></p> <p>Gube, when I&nbsp;met you a couple of years back you didn't look like a guy who would need gastric bypass surgery. I remember thinking you were a fairly substantial individual but not so heavy that a drastic procedure was in the cards. I hope it goes well. I know that weight on the back over a period of time takes its toll, but you might seriously consider trying to keep your portions smaller on your own than having a knot make the decision for you. From everything I have read on the subject your life will never be the same. Good luck!</p> <br /> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343267 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343267 <p>Gube, when I&nbsp;met you a couple of years back you didn't look like a guy who would need gastric bypass surgery. I remember thinking you were a fairly substantial individual but not so heavy that a drastic procedure was in the cards. I hope it goes well. I know that weight on the back over a period of time takes its toll, but you might seriously consider trying to keep your portions smaller on your own than having a knot make the decision for you. From everything I have read on the subject your life will never be the same. Good luck!</p> <br /> <p>Good luck Gube.&nbsp; I know quite a few people who have had the bypass, one very close to home, &nbsp;and all I can say is FOLLOW&nbsp;THE&nbsp;INSTRUCTIONS.&nbsp; One I&nbsp;know didn't and she had major health issues after that.&nbsp; Do what they tell you and you'll be buying a new set of clothes before you know it.&nbsp; A co worker told me it was the best thing she ever did but she can't eat chocolate now except in tiny nibbles.&nbsp; If you're a chocoholic you might have issues.&nbsp; (kidding.)</p> <p>Keep us posted.&nbsp; I'm rooting for you.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343268 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343268 <p>Good luck Gube.&nbsp; I know quite a few people who have had the bypass, one very close to home, &nbsp;and all I can say is FOLLOW&nbsp;THE&nbsp;INSTRUCTIONS.&nbsp; One I&nbsp;know didn't and she had major health issues after that.&nbsp; Do what they tell you and you'll be buying a new set of clothes before you know it.&nbsp; A co worker told me it was the best thing she ever did but she can't eat chocolate now except in tiny nibbles.&nbsp; If you're a chocoholic you might have issues.&nbsp; (kidding.)</p> <p>Keep us posted.&nbsp; I'm rooting for you.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;might seriously consider trying to keep your portions smaller on your own</strong></p> <p>I have a feeling he tried that. Gastric bypass is a lot more than just portion control. It also affects calorie and fat absorption.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Echoing what everyone else has said, follow the post-op instructions to the letter.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343290 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343290 <p><strong>&nbsp;might seriously consider trying to keep your portions smaller on your own</strong></p> <p>I have a feeling he tried that. Gastric bypass is a lot more than just portion control. It also affects calorie and fat absorption.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Echoing what everyone else has said, follow the post-op instructions to the letter.</p> <p>Good luck and take care, Gube.&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343323 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343323 <p>Good luck and take care, Gube.&nbsp;</p> <p>Good health and bright blessings to you, my friend. And, wit and Nancy&nbsp;are right; do what you're told by the docs, and you will have great success. It would be really cool if you would consider posting before/after pics. I always wondered if you looked anything like your avatar, anyway...! ;)</p> <p>Take care.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343330 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343330 <p>Good health and bright blessings to you, my friend. And, wit and Nancy&nbsp;are right; do what you're told by the docs, and you will have great success. It would be really cool if you would consider posting before/after pics. I always wondered if you looked anything like your avatar, anyway...! ;)</p> <p>Take care.</p> <p>My prayers are with you.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343480 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343480 <p>My prayers are with you.</p> <p><span style="font-size: small">Wow, Gube, that's a big step. I wish you the best of luck, and we're all looking forward to your detailed account of the whole thing! Well, not <em>too</em> detailed :-)</span></p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343488 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343488 <p><span style="font-size: small">Wow, Gube, that's a big step. I wish you the best of luck, and we're all looking forward to your detailed account of the whole thing! Well, not <em>too</em> detailed :-)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small">Gube, gastric bypass before Thanksgiving?&nbsp; Please don't give in to any temptation to grab a huge turkey leg and devour it.&nbsp; Remember, baby steps.&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small">Take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing.</span></p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343498 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343498 <p><span style="font-size: small">Gube, gastric bypass before Thanksgiving?&nbsp; Please don't give in to any temptation to grab a huge turkey leg and devour it.&nbsp; Remember, baby steps.&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small">Take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing.</span></p> <p>Good luck!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343517 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343517 <p>Good luck!</p> <p>Thanks everyone for your support and comments. This is a life changing operation and I am ready for it. I know that it is not a fix all but a tool for me to use.. The best advice that I have received is to follow the Doctors instructions with I fully intend to do......Pacific Bariatric in San Diego is doing the surgery at scripps hospital........</p> <p>Adampayne... I have tried portion control and many other diets but I have a difficult time keeping the weight off....It seems like every time I loose weight I gain it all back plus 20 pounds...I am now 42 and I weigh 335.....I am afraid that if I don't take this weight off I wont be around to see my grand kids......And I want to enjoy life again....Thank you for your comment.</p> <p>witbee.......... thanks for your comment....I understand that the first two week will be the hardest....I am sure that know matter how much I tell myself that I am ready for it I will probably hate the first two weeks or so. I do have a great attitude and I believe that that will help me in my recovery.<br /> I'll keep you all informed as to my recovery...</p> <p>Thanks again ....gube</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343546 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343546 <p>Thanks everyone for your support and comments. This is a life changing operation and I am ready for it. I know that it is not a fix all but a tool for me to use.. The best advice that I have received is to follow the Doctors instructions with I fully intend to do......Pacific Bariatric in San Diego is doing the surgery at scripps hospital........</p> <p>Adampayne... I have tried portion control and many other diets but I have a difficult time keeping the weight off....It seems like every time I loose weight I gain it all back plus 20 pounds...I am now 42 and I weigh 335.....I am afraid that if I don't take this weight off I wont be around to see my grand kids......And I want to enjoy life again....Thank you for your comment.</p> <p>witbee.......... thanks for your comment....I understand that the first two week will be the hardest....I am sure that know matter how much I tell myself that I am ready for it I will probably hate the first two weeks or so. I do have a great attitude and I believe that that will help me in my recovery.<br /> I'll keep you all informed as to my recovery...</p> <p>Thanks again ....gube</p> <p>Don't forget to stock up on Gas-x. Try the new melt-away strips.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343585 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343585 <p>Don't forget to stock up on Gas-x. Try the new melt-away strips.</p> <p>I can't add much&nbsp;to good advice.</p> <p>Best wishes and start planning a bright future!&nbsp; :)</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343589 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343589 <p>I can't add much&nbsp;to good advice.</p> <p>Best wishes and start planning a bright future!&nbsp; :)</p> <p>Gube</p> <p>I'm happy for you but I'm confused.&nbsp; I've met you a couple of times and didn't think you looked like a candidate for gastric bypass.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You sure carry your weight well.</p> <p>Anyway, the BEST&nbsp;OF&nbsp;LUCK&nbsp;TO&nbsp;YOU.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343618 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343618 <p>Gube</p> <p>I'm happy for you but I'm confused.&nbsp; I've met you a couple of times and didn't think you looked like a candidate for gastric bypass.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You sure carry your weight well.</p> <p>Anyway, the BEST&nbsp;OF&nbsp;LUCK&nbsp;TO&nbsp;YOU.</p> <p>Thank you Audrey.....Most people are surprised when I tell them I weigh over 350 pounds......To qualify for the surgery I had to be at least 1 hundred pounds over weight with a BMI of at least 40.....I am over 150 pounds over weight and my BMI is at 48.6........I also have some health issues that my weight is effecting............I really feel that this surgery is necessary.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343633 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343633 <p>Thank you Audrey.....Most people are surprised when I tell them I weigh over 350 pounds......To qualify for the surgery I had to be at least 1 hundred pounds over weight with a BMI of at least 40.....I am over 150 pounds over weight and my BMI is at 48.6........I also have some health issues that my weight is effecting............I really feel that this surgery is necessary.</p> <p>gube:&nbsp; many wishes for successful surgery and uneventful, restful recuperation.&nbsp; How long will you be hospitalized?&nbsp;My congratulations to you for taking this step.&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343816 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/gube/37431/#c_343816 <p>gube:&nbsp; many wishes for successful surgery and uneventful, restful recuperation.&nbsp; How long will you be hospitalized?&nbsp;My congratulations to you for taking this step.&nbsp;</p>