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Excited but nervous! I will be having a revision from the sleeve to the Loop/SIPS. My surgeon will be removing my gall bladder, fixing my hernia and then doing the Loop DS. Has anyone had all 3 of these done together? It just seems like so much! Thanks! 😊

Hi Guys. This is my first post. I am a teacher and I was hoping to get the procedure done prior to the new school year starting. I last met with my doctor 3 weeks ago and the staff at the office has yet to pull everything together and send it off to carefirst for approval. Excuses of everything from the fax machine being down to not having reports from specialist yet. Be gone as far as calling those specialists and offering hand pick up and deliver what3er documents. Heres the question. Once you received approval, how soon were you able to schedule your surgery day for? I have to go back to work right after Labor Day so I know I’m pushing it. Thanks, Kenny.

Thank you all for everything I will definitely be doing better ! They way my life situation is I’m at home doing house stuff and caring for my younger sibling . I do most of the cooking and if I’m not preoccupied with her I like going for walks with my pups but that’s here and there. I will definitely take it one day at a time and keep pushing !

How dramatic, or unhealthy can weight loss in feet be? I am just 4 months post-op and lost 39% excess weight (based on BMI) and I have noticed me feet are slightly more slender, and a "bump" on my right foot (below that artery) is no longer annoying me so much I skip the shoe lace hole for long walks. I am still the same shoe size, just my feet seem slightly less "bulky." More importantly, I noticed what appears to be some potential loose skin developing on the outside bases on both my "pinky" toes. Does this become a problem down the road? I know about loose skin, but loose skin in feet would seem like more of a problem. I have always had athlete foot problems, so this concerns me if it gets "worse." Sent from my Android Update Broken XT1609 using BariatricPal mobile app

I started at 412. I have lost 64lbs I am still pre op until my October bypass. I was going to get the sleeve but after talking with my doctor and doing a ton of research I changed my mind. I am type 1 diabetic I will never be off of my insulin but at least take a lot less. I have a high BMI, I want to lose as much as possible and I feel I have a better chance with the RNY. I also have a volcano in my chest as it is now, I don’t need or want my acid reflux to get any worse. I only have 1 more set of blood test and my upper GI to do, along with the last 2 classes.

I might do trift store shopping....hmm.....

Welcome to the joy of post RNY life. I know the feeling. When I do have a BM, it's so hard I'm left feeling like Richard Simmons in a prison shower. I hope you find some relief.

It may be toxins leaving the body, directly after surgery, or McMust (supersize me) too much meat...

I thought this was only me! I haven’t been in ketosis, have no ketosis breath, but have general armpit BO. I havent worn deoderant for years, but since surgery at Christmas, I need to! Still, a price I am happy to pay!

I’m going through this exact thing. It’s frustrating and exhilarating at the same time.