Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss: Meet others & Share

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself and reply to me. I haven't discussed this with my bariatric surgeon yet, as I am currently preparing for double knee replacement surgery.

Surprisingly, even after losing weight, my knees which bore so much heavy strain over the years—have deteriorated to the point where surgery is necessary. My plan is to speak with my surgeon after I recover. In the meantime, I would welcome any advice you have, as my severe knee pain prevents me from exercising and I am very concerned about gaining weight back.

@gualkeml1 - Hi, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. That is a huge weight loss of 200 pounds after your surgery! Going up some in weight following the initial loss is something other members have mentioned in the Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/bariatric-surgery-weight-loss/.

I moved your post to this discussion where others have introduced themselves related to their experience with bariatric surgery:

- Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss: Meet others & Share https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bariatric-surgery-weight-loss-meet-others-share/

I did this so you could meet some of the other members and they can share any input they have about the surgery and how things went for them afterward. Fellow members such as @cindykk2 @nova1976 @updoosie and others here may have some information to share about their surgical experiences.

Have you gotten to speak to your bariatric surgeon about how much you lost and about gaining some weight back? If so, what has your surgeon suggested for keeping your weight where you want it?

My name is Kim and had bariatric surgery in 2019. Lost over 200 pounds and gained some weight. I would like to receive and share support experiences.
Thank you 😊

@cindykk2 Some people have scaring more than others
Most of the time not a problem
In my case they banded around appendix and gallbatter
As well as area of intestines. This caused a blockage The doctors did a resection
To avoid trying to remove adhesions and accidentally nicking intestestines causing a leak
Being thin for the first time of my life was worth it
I had the RNY a bypass 10 yrs already and am 155
Best of luck to you

@nova1976 I’m finally going to talk to someone in the Bariatric dept. about surgery. They will likely recommend RNY. I’ve been trying to research as much as I can but what do you mean when you say “ Lots of adhesions intestinal resections loss of appendix Gall bladder”? Are these all complications from your surgery?

@chillout121
Welcome to Mayo Connect. It is a big decision to start the process.

Have you decided on the type of surgery you will have, or is that to be determined after meeting with providers?

Hi everyone! I am just starting this journey and am looking forward to connecting with you all.

@updoosie
You are not alone with anxiety about surgery, whether it is bariatric surgery or other surgery. That is why it is important to work with a clinic that offers pre-surgery education. The more you know about what to expect, the less anxiety you will have.

@lisalucier ty so much

Hi, all I love reading your posts.
My name is laurie , i live in wisconsin, and i'm sixty six years old..and I am looking at having bariatric surgery. Hopefully, this year. I'm scared to death. Has anybody else had that feeling? I don't know why I feel that way, but to think about it scares me. But I know, I really need this