Gastric bypass surgery: experiences and advice?

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this option—especially if you’ve actually gone through it yourselves. I'm curious about the cost, who typically chooses this route, where it's usually done, and what the recovery process looks like...

I've done some reading on it, but nothing beats hearing from real people. It just feels more reliable.

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Was that actually meant for weight loss?
I mean, it feels like such a drastic move, and I'm guessing it’s really only done for people dealing with extreme obesity (like someone like Jacques Houdek) anyway. Where does this even happen?🤣
Well, right here, about a hundred yards from my place at the specialized Mayo Clinic😬 (though I assume they perform it in other places too🙂)
Jack was actually treated over at Mayo Clinic😬

coppernomad7 said:Was that actually meant for weight loss?
I mean, it feels like such a drastic move, and I'm guessing it’s really only done for people dealing with extreme obesity (like someone like Jacques Houdek) anyway. Where does this even happen?🤣
Well, right here, about a hundred yards from my place at the specialized Mayo Clinic😬 (though I assume they perform it in other places too🙂)
Jack was actually treated over at Mayo Clinic😬

Actually, Jacques had a gastric balloon put in—he didn't get the bypass! It’s definitely a big step, but I imagine it's worth it. Especially when you're dealing with health issues and the weight just won't budge.

There’s actually one girl on here who managed to pull that off—you should definitely reach out to her for some advice.
If you're interested, I can shoot you a private message with her info (it feels a bit awkward to call her out publicly like that).

Why would you even bother with that? 😕 I mean, nobody who’s actually feeling okay should be forced into surgery!
If you really want to change things, just stop eating—that's the only "operation" you'll ever need. Just quit whenever you feel like it's sweet enough. 👍

mistycyclist14 said:Actually, Jacques had a gastric balloon put in—he didn't get the bypass! It’s definitely a big step, but I imagine it's worth it. Especially when you're dealing with health issues and the weight just won't budge.

Yeah, true, I totally forgot for a second that it was the balloon being discussed😬
are you actually looking into stuff like that?
how much weight are we even talking about losing here?
I mean, if you go the gastric bypass route, they basically cut out those nerves that tell your brain you're hungry. Which, I guess, is fine for people who eat because they're actually starving.
Personally, though, I don't think it would do much for me since I mostly eat because something tastes good, not because I'm hungry. Not that I'm carrying massive amounts of extra weight or anything, but even if I were, I doubt I'd ever pull the trigger on a surgery like that.
It’d be real wise if they could just find a way to remove the taste buds from our tongues—just kidding, obviously.😬

nimbletrucker132 said:Why would you even bother with that? 😕 I mean, nobody who’s actually feeling okay should be forced into surgery!
If you really want to change things, just stop eating—that's the only "operation" you'll ever need. Just quit whenever you feel like it's sweet enough. 👍

Ugh, easier said than done. 😁

Emily Hayes said:There’s actually one girl on here who managed to pull that off—you should definitely reach out to her for some advice.
If you're interested, I can shoot you a private message with her info (it feels a bit awkward to call her out publicly like that).

I know, but she’s gone totally MIA. She replied to me once with some random info, but that was it. Oh well. Honestly, I’ve dropped 55 pounds over this past year, but I am just completely spent. Mentally, I'm hitting a wall. I still need to lose another 70 or 80 pounds to hit my goal weight. Plus, dealing with all these hormonal issues caused by the extra weight makes me feel like I need to get the rest off ASAP.😠

Just a quick note for anyone else wondering, they don't actually remove the stomach with a belt; they just shrink its capacity. Basically, if you try to eat heavy, dense foods, there's just no room left!

neonrider13 said:If you're looking for the best in the field, you really can't go wrong with Miroslav Bekavac-Bešlin over at the Sisters of Mercy—he's a total pro—or Doc Mate Škegro, who does incredible work at Mayo Clinic.

Exactly... and lately, Prof. Bekavac-Bešlin seems to be a guest on every single TV show talking about this stuff. The guy works over at the Vinogradski clinic.

Does anyone happen to know where I can still pick up the specific surgical tape needed for a laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery? I'm trying to figure out if the prices might be a bit more reasonable if I head over to Canada or Canada, and I was also wondering if it's actually possible to claim a tax refund on medical supplies like this. Does anyone have any leads on where I should look once I hit that Canada fog? Right now, in Chicago, the stuff is costing me $4533.

Check out this site http://www.miller.co.at/ and hit up your doctor to get the real scoop. From what I know, SAGB actually makes stuff for Johnson & Johnson, so you might have better luck reaching out to them directly.
It’s pretty obvious you'll be getting that tax refund 😉

So, did Jacques actually lose weight—like, a whole single pound?🤣

mistywalker46 said:So, did Jacques actually lose weight—like, a whole single pound?🤣

Hahahaha, you hit the nail right on the head!

I think he dropped about 45 pounds or so...

Is it actually true that once you get that gastric band put in, switching to smaller, more frequent meals will just make you gain the weight back? Apparently, eating little bits all day stretches your stomach out again. Honestly, that doesn't sound logical to me. What do you guys think?

I'm heading in for a consultation next week, so I'll see what my doctor thinks about my plan. Fingers crossed!👍