Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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becca1960 02/26/2013

Hey all!
If you get a chance, please send Punkeybear a hug or a message, or heck, both! She is at 13 weeks and 3 days in the hospital now.... I just cannot imagine what shes going thru up there!

Here's a link to her page....

http://www.dailystrength.org/people/1888149

My3Sons652 02/26/2013

I thought she got out of the hospital! What's going on is she ok?

deleted_user 02/26/2013

That poor girl..continued thoughts and prayers headed her way.

ChocolateAmazon 02/26/2013

Thanks for the link, just left her a hug.

kellynaylor 02/26/2013

Wow that is too bad! I spent about 28 days in the hospital after my surgery and that felt like an enterinity, I can't imagine 13 weeks!

deleted_user 02/26/2013

Hey all !!!

Still in the hospital 13 weeks 4 days now ..... There is a glimmer of hope that I will be able to go home in the next day or two !! Recovered from my fourth surgery so far, and shocking enough they haven't actually found anything wrong surgical wise, my body just decided to reject the new changes by the sound of it ??! Right now I'm just battling constant nausea , having troubles keeping food and water down ! Hopefully things will settle soon and I will be on my way to complete recovery :)
RNY was on nov 13/2012 an so far lost 114 lbs the last I checked

Thanks for all the hugs and support everyone !!!

deleted_user 03/06/2013

Hey Punky Bear - I found myself thinking about you a lot today. Any news? Continued love and prayers coming your way...

becca1960 03/07/2013

I 'chatted" with Punkeybear today... She is STILL in the hospital!!

deleted_user 03/07/2013

She has been in the hospital since her surgery? Oh wow. I will pray for her. I am also sending {{hugs}}.

deleted_user 03/07/2013

Week 15 in the hospital hits tomorrow, I have yet another surgery being planned for me to completely reconstruct my pouch. It has been damaged by scar tissue from all these surgeries and scopes. It is going to be pretty major surgery so they have place a feeding tube down my nose, so I can get good and strong!!

I started this journey on November 13 at 359 lbs .. Two weeks ago I weighed in at 241 lbs !! I like the loss, but am worried at the pace, an the fact that once I start to eat again I will gain this all back so quickly :/

Can't wait for this final surgery , it can't happen soon enough as I'm 6 hours from home and have only one friend to visit with !

Thanks for the support from everyone !

deleted_user 03/07/2013

I know we don't know each other but I feel so close to everyone on the site because we have all had the same struggles. I wish I could vist we you and keep you company. I can't evern imagine how hard this must be for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

deleted_user 03/07/2013

I don't get on here much so haven't kept up with your surgeries and hospital stay BUT I just wanted to say I hope they get things fixed for you so you can start the road to recovery and feel normal again!!

Prayers:)

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