I had Gastric bypass surgery on the 28th. I am in SOOOO much pain. OUCH. The pain meds only dull it.
Good luck with your recovery and future plans.
Thanks Dude, I appreciate it.
hang in there........... just gotta take some of the pain, or the pills end up taking you over-MM
good luck and happy healing
Best of luck for such a life changing decision.
Whats your goal weight to maintain?
My goal weight is 265. I would actually like to float around 250. Not really sure what I will look like in the mid 200's. I was 260 as a HS wrestler and was in REALLY good shape. I am considerably stronger than I was back then. Guess I will have to wait and see.
Damn ouch, good luck
what is your name?
take it easy and good luck - i wish you a speedy recovery
This might seem like a really dumb question but do they ever go back and enlarge your stomach or are you stuck with it at that small size forever?
Good luck, keep us updated.
fryabusa - This might seem like a really dumb question but do they ever go back and enlarge your stomach or are you stuck with it at that small size forever?
if its just the band (usually these days) then it can be undone
ttt good news
I think we can all agree that binge eating is a good time.
Nope, no future adjustments. It is technically possible, but there is no guarantee that the dormant part of your stomach will start working again.
The LAP BAND is much more reverseable, but it also has a lower success rate, and when successful actually is more of a restrictive diet plan.
I chose Gastric bypass because of the permanence, and success rates. Plus I don't really like sweets and they are the only major restriction after you heal. You just eat REALLY small meals the rest of your life.
I always wondered if you could get gastric bypass and still fight. I would LOVE to be thinner,but nothing seems to help. I was 185,ate like a hog,couldn't gain any weight. I ended up hospitalized for severe abdominal pain and cramps they said I had Diverticulitus.I was treated w/antibiotics,and released after 3 days. Since then,it seems like no matter how much I work out or watch what I eat,my weight went up until it stopped at 235.
Holy Crap!! You fought Tim Silvia!?!?
You Rock!!!!!!
Eat! Eat something! You're skin and bones!
Good luck man, don't overdo it,rest up and do what you're supposed to- good thing you don't have a sweet tooth, that will certainly help.