Sleeve to Bypass revision questions
Hi all, I had a sleeve done in 2009 which changed my life! SW 250- 10 months later I was 151, settled in long term at 160! 7 yrs in I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and put on Lyrica which gave me 30...
View ArticleAnybody lose too much weight preop?
Has anyone ever lost too much weight during the mandatory waiting preop time to disqualify for surgery? My initial consultation weight put me at a 36.6 bmi, which is just above Medicare 35 bmi with...
View ArticleFeeling defeated before I begin...
I'm concerned. I'm in month two of the 6 month program and I've done this before..(completed a six month program and then my insurance dropped coverage). I now have a 1 year old though. I have two...
View ArticlePrice of Weight Loss Surgery
Does anyone know why weight loss surgery in America has to be so costly and why they can't cut cost. There are a lot of Americans going to other countries to get weight loss surgery because they are...
View ArticleFeeling overwhelmed
After reading some of what other people are going through, I feel like a whiner. There are so many things going on and I just feel so overwhelmed. Next Tuesday, my surgeon is supposed to set my surgery...
View ArticleVSG vs RNY
Hi, I have my consultation with my surgeon later this week. When I first started this journey, I was definitely going to have the sleeve. I have no reflux issues, diabetes, or high blood pressure and...
View ArticleUncomfortable waiting, not knowing
Hi! I’m new. I am 42, 305lbs, and 5’5”. I have sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and PseudoTumor Cerebri. I have been overweight/obese for 10 yrs, cycling between 250/270. I tried a medically...
View ArticleArthritis
Well, an unexpected little bump in the road. I have been taking Meloxicam (an anti-inflammatory) for years for arthritis in my thumbs. You may think it was caused from years of exciting hitchhiking...
View ArticleDay 2 Pre-Op Diet
Hello everyone I am on day 2 of my preop liquid diet and I feel so misconbobulated. I want to eat a cracker or 2 but I keep telling myself. I am in control of what I eat and if I want my surgery on...
View ArticleStarting Pre-Op Diet
Tomorrow I start my two week liquid pre-op diet. For those of you who have experience, what do you wish you had done before beginning this journey? So far, from a student of my spouse, they recommended...
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Vitamin deficiencies
Hello I am scheduled for VSG on July 7th. I had my pre op lab work done a couple months ago and was deficient in some areas (primarily vitamin d, c, zinc and iron). I was started on a multivitamin at...
View ArticlePre op diet
I cannot believe how well I have done pre op with this liquid diet! I’m not climbing the walls or feel starved….however I do miss chewing
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
My question or concern is that I really need the Gastric Sleeve, however I am already currently anemic (Iron deficiency). I take 3 Iron Supplement pills a day. I have heard that even the Gastric Sleeve...
View ArticleHad my surgical consultation!
Hello All! First off, thank you for sharing your experiences, lending advice, and providing a listening ear. Re-reading some of my posts and I notice I can seem very optimistic and assured, to being an...
View ArticleStarting the journey
I am 69 years old and scheduled for bariatric surgery in September or October. I've completed all my pre-op tests except for meeting with a psychologist and a dietician. Until recently I was excited...
View ArticleMy GB date is getting near!
I am 49 and will be getting a GB sometime in the next two or three months. I was wondering if I am going to miss big meals or will I feel like not eating? Did anyone get depressed as a result?
View ArticleMet my surgeon yesterday
I met my surgeon for the first time yesterday. She’s very confident and very collaborative. She didn’t tell me which surgery I should have. She listened to my initial thoughts, dealt with those...
View ArticleWas so excited, facility staff ruined it
Good Morning. I am so encouraged by everyone here that I started the process for myself. It means a lot to see so many successful people. I'm not happy about sharing a negative experience right off the...
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Psych eval
Hello All! Just finished my psych eval and despite her congratulating me on joining and reviewing this forum, meal planning and prepping, and increasing activity (I used to do 10,000-12,000 steps a day...
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