Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss: Meet others & Share

No - not yet. I believe we’re still waiting for insurance to be confirmed, etc. I am excited to attend an information session and get the ball rolling.

Any advice you can offer would be very appreciated.

@herbi13

Welcome to Connect, this group has people considering surgery and others who have had surgery. My RNY was 10+ years ago. I am still glad I did and I also fluctuate but been very stable last few years.

Like you, my Ferritin has it's up and downs and have had iron infusions , last one was two years ago and I have my yearly recheck next month. I just started doing pilates at a pilates club. It is an effort, but can tell it is building up muscles in core. I have 3 month membership at new club that open in Rochester, at end of 3 months I will decide if decide to try doing at home instead.

I do a yearly recheck up with Mayo endocrinology dept which does blood and urine test and a group zoom call. It does more blood work them my PCP usually orders.

What do you find your biggest challenge in keeping weight off?

Hello all, Im a 56 yr old cis female, 20+ yrs post op RNY, lost 175 but didnt change size very much, still happy I did it though. I’ve gained back about 65 gradually. I dont have any big questions or concerns, just thought I should reconnect to see what the state of things are in our bariatric community these days. I’m managing fibro, chronic fatigue, and autoimmunes but am good otherwise. Had iron infusions last year which were great. Ferratin has been good since. PT and acupuncture, and home pilates are all I do, no Rxs

@inezmarie

Welcome to Connect and Bariatric group. It is a lifestyle change , after years of yo-yo dieting I had surgery 10 years ago. Everyone's experience is different, but I am glad I had surgery. I have maintained my 100 lbs weight lost. I do fluctuate occasionally, but then I have to go back to the basic, watch what I eat and move more.

Have you attended any of the informational sessions that are offered by Mayo Health System for people in their area?

Hello. I live in Eau Claire, WI. For the last 20 years I've tried just about everything besides bariatric weight loss surgery to lose weight and improve my health. I am now exploring surgery options and look forward to the health benefits and a more active and engaged way of life. I appreciate the shared experiences and information on this site as I prepare for next steps.

@bweikel

Welcome to group. Sounds like you are approaching this life change sensible with doctor advice and research.

I had my RNY over 10 years ago, and do not regret decision. Weather you decide on RNY or a sleeve, it takes dedication to healthy life style changes.

What is your next step? Do you have an appointment with specialist to discuss options?

Hello my Name Is Blake

Here is a little background about myself.

I grew up in small town Black River Falls WI where i attended and graduated High School, While growing up I was lucky enough to grow up on a farm where I helped on the family farm. While in school I was a very advocate Wrestler and was very active at that time and was happy with myself.

Once I graduated from high school I spent some time on the farm and ventured out and landed my self a position at the State Prison that is located in Black River Falls and became a Corrections Officer

in 2018. I Started at a local Prison as a Correction Officer and this is where I really started to put on the weight with the stress and sitting a lot. I let myself get carried away and was past a point in no return. I tried dieting and exercising and nothing was working. I was so disappointed in myself for letting it get that far.

In July of 2023 I left my position at the State Prison and accepted a position at Clark County Sheriff's Department where I became a Sworn Jail Deputy. After working at the Sheriff's Department for a short time I knew that i wanted to proceed and advance in becoming a Road Deputy but knew I had to make a change so i started talking with my doctor.

To Fulfill my dreams and goals of becoming a Road Deputy I will need to lose some weight, While talking to my Doctor she recommended the surgery to help with my goal and to better myself for the future. After thinking long and hard about it and doing extensive research and talking with my girlfriend about it I decided to move forward and start the process.

I am excited and nervous about it but its a much needed thing and cant wait to see the results when this life long change happens.

joysmiley64 | @joysmiley64

I was not diabetic before my surgery, so cannot answer that question. Every person is going to be different, and you will need to monitor and watch carefully.

On the low blood sugar question, at a Bariatric Postop Support Group session I attended last month, the care team discussed Reactive hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) after sugary.

Going to share what we talked about and info from American Diabetes Associations, but you should check with your provider to make sure this is the correct answer for you.

Sounds like what your doing is following the guidelines. The American Diabetes Association recommends the “15-15 rule” to treat an episode of mild to moderate hypoglycemia. Eat or drink 15 grams of fast-acting carbs to raise your blood sugar and after 15 minutes, check your blood sugar.

To know how many carbs you’re eating, read food nutrition labels. Some examples of foods that contain about 15 grams of fast-acting carbs include:
• 1 small piece of fruit, such as half a banana.
• 4 ounces (half-cup) of juice or regular soda (not diet).
• 1 tablespoon of sugar, honey or syrup.
• 1 tube of instant glucose gel (check the instructions).
• 3 to 4 glucose tablets (check the instructions).

Hope this helps.

Laurie

HI all, my name is Joyce. I live in Barron. I am going through the steps for the Roux-en-Y surgery, and I am very excited about it. I would like to know if anyone has had to continue taking insulin if they have Diabetes after having the surgery? I have had instances where my sugars have dropped too low, and my meter wakes me up every time. I usually chew on Glucose Gummies or the Chewables. I have been reading that you can drink 4 oz of juice or even pop. I have been staying away from all pop and Caffeine. I have been buying the Caffeine-Free Teas. I have to get my freezers cleaned out so I have room for my smaller containers of food for later. That is really my only concern at this time is what to have for low blood sugars if that were to happen after surgery.

I went to a bariatric doctor and got on a high protein low carbs diet with insulin shots.. I lost 14 lbs. It stayed off I keep my diet good. Then all of a sudden it all came back. I thought wow. I got discouraged and stopped for awhile. If course I gained a little more, so I'm back on the diet and going to stay on it. No insulin, I feel better with the diet. Just praying it works. I've always been thin up till 2018 when I started getting sick with asthma and COPD, GERD. I have no idea why. My immune system maybe,?

Any feed bad I appreciate. Have a great day🍎🍒🥑🥦