any body had a gastric bypass operation if so what is it like?

Question

im due to have one next march im from the uk having my surgery done at st richards hospital in chichester

Answer 1

Hi, I have not had this procedure personally, but I have cared for patients who have. It is a pretty major procedure and I believe that most patients require a short stay in a high dependancy unit post operatively. You will be nil by mouth for some time after surgery and will only be able to use swabs to wet your mouth. Once you have been reviewed by your consultant you will probably be allowed clear fluids, although this will be a very small amount, usually about 30mls every hour for at least six hours. You will also be given intravenous fluids at this time. Once you are tolerating fluids well and your vital signs are stable you may be transferred to a surgical ward, where you will gradually be allowed to try certain foods. This may start with small amounts of something very soft such as porridge or you may be given nutritional drinks or soups, which contain a good balance of vitamins, protein etc.

If you want any more info have a look at this link:

http://www.obesity-surgery.co.uk/frames.htm

Good luck with the surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery, Mel.

Answer 2

I know someone who had one done. She was happy with the results although she found it difficult to eat the right way. She had to have a surgery to remove extra skin after she lost so much weight, and she had to have a breast reduction because her boobs were just too big for her new body, she didn't mind either of those extra surgeries though. And after a few years she started gaining weight back, so be careful of that. The small stomach they create will actually start to stretch if you eat too much and that allows you to eat even more food and that's how people can gain the weight back.

Answer 3

There are two types of this operation. One is obviously the Gastric bypass where they reroute an intestine to the stomach. The other is what they call Ruen-Y. My mom had a latter and it is definitley life changing.