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Ooh I like that! Now I know why Jersey Girls Rock! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

If it is,mild you might be able to get away with a sleeve since you're so young but surgeons usually steer you towards a RnY because with that you don't reflux stomach acid back up. Follow your surgeon's advice he's taken part in more surgeries than me and my not-quite-yet one. I'm satisfied with my own decision. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Sometimes they also Cat scan or X Ray you, it will depend on what your surgeon wants to see about you. On my endoscopy report I had color pictures of my esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine, all pretty healthy except for gastritis, GERD and Hector my baby gastric ulcer, my RnY should help with all that. How did I get Hector? Too many NSAIDS taken for arthritis pain, I was taking 3-4 ibuprofen at a time. Now I have grouchy little Hector as a gift, he is the gift that keeps on hurting instead of giving. And yes in the US you are usually asleep, my last one was effortless and absolutely no pain after. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

So I will suplement with Iron , hopefully a chelated variety, Dr Weiner says that's the best, see some are taking Ferrous Fumerate. I can so do this! Those prices don't seem so bad, maybe I can swing that! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Libra having an Aries surgery, all I can say is: May the Stars be with You! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

CharlieFen is 20, still in university and planning surgery so see you're not the only one. Welcome and please hang around a while. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Maybe a little more achy in your shoulder but it's worth it to have it repaired. And most of the most recent posters haven't even noticed that. You are going to fine and you are going to heal fine. And when I finally have mine you can stand there and say " Easy Peasy- no problem at all" and I'll believe you! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Not very bad at all. My friend delivered almost 10 lb baby by C-Section, hers looks worse and it's been 35 years. Yeah she too can wear a bikini but it can't be the teeny string variety. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Charlie Fen I'm still fighting at the other end of the age continium. I am 72, went completely through one Bariatric Hospital's courses and prerequirements then got kicked to the curb. The 3 surgeons had a commitee meeting and decided not to perform my surgery. The other excuse I was given, not true. I have been eligible for MENSA every since it was formed back in this country's DarkAges, although I am high functioning Aspie I am also level-headed and fully understand everything about the process and what it entails. If you can read between the lines you can deduce the insult that was given me. I have enrolled in another program at OSU-Wexner Medical Center in Columbus Ohio. Oh-- I thoroughly researched these 2 surgeons, both professors as well as Bariatric Surgeons. One has done 70 year olds, his young female associate has done 68 year olds. If they grant me the chance I'm sure I can convince them I am healthy enough, worthy enough, and committed enough to make this a success.You're worried about being profiled, well so am I! In the meantime I try to be the Bariatric Godmother to all I can.I've had a lot of life experiences so can relate to almost everybody on here. Keep your chin up Kid, you're going to do fine with this all! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

How did it taste? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

And that Aussieslady makes me very happy for you, a little jealous, but still very happy. Still waiting on mine.[emoji8][emoji8] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Charlie--- I'm no longer working but when I first started this journey I was, I worked for a Big Box store. Not very inderstanding, when I tried to explain bariatric surgery to my immediate supervisor, her answer was "Why would you want to do THAT at your age?" The same place that when coworker was rushed to local hospital with chest pains, called them at the hospital and asked "well will she be able to come into work tomorrow?" and also told another coworker who also was a close friend " would you mind coming in as soon as you get through vomiting?". I miss my former customers, I miss my coworkers, I do not miss the supervisors who put their own and the company's self interests first. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

As soon as I can work you into my budget I'm going to order, you are better than my local health food shops and certainly better than WallyWorld! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Me neither, that's why I wanted to know in advance.[emoji12][emoji548] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

You know all colors matter All colors are beautiful. Even all people's packaging is beautiful if you are happy with it and it doesn't imperil your health. I am sad I didn't see the risk to my health at a lower weight and younger age. Even my PCP who I respect and even enjoy 99% of his consult told me today the reason my last surgeons "chickened" out was possibly because I'm past 70, true but I was just below 70 when I first darkened their door, did they expect me suddenly start subtracting years? Yes I am 72 and 1/3rd years old but my body organs are very fit for my age, Dr PCP admitted at a past appointment I was a 45 year old trapped in an obese 72 year old shell. My BP better than his, cholestrol lower, no sign of diabetes, heart and lungs both passed their clearances , aside from weight and arthritis and a touch of depression I'm pretty good. The depression is from being told my efforts are unvalid, I'm unworthy and not giving me a solid chance. That does weighs heavy on your emotions. I am a victim of profiling, I believe. Just because some people die at 72 it doesn't follow I will. I have had a death at 31( my son) 28 and 29 ( 2 cousins) in my family, on the other hand my late mother's last high school classmate died recently at 102. Age is not always a predictor. The new surgeon I am hoping for has handled 70 year olds before, his young female partner did a 68 year old, if they will give me the chance I'm sure I can be a success. If I do die, and this sounds cold, better I die happy for the chance at surgery than continuing to live as I am, fat, slowing down until I die in this body. Yeah I may not be an average age for WLS, but by all that is holy, give me a chance!!. I could be both a bariatric & geriatric poster child for you-- if I lose enough you won't have to use a wide angle lens to get all of me in! If I am __"Silver"___, that also is a very valuable metal. Please give me a chance, I can ask no more!!!! I'm wiping my tears now and getting on with my life. I can't stop now. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a consult with a cardiologist. a pulmonologist and a sleep medicine specialist, but you have to take into account that I'm really older than dirt! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks that answers the other question I forgot to put in! You are a wonderful friend today. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

And aren"t you glad you didn't give into prompts from fast food? Takes not only Will Power, it takes also Won't Power. Congratulations on knowing which one to use! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

That makes you a real San Antonio Rose. Glad to make your acquaintance Ms Pretty Flower! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Yippy dippy Skippy what[emoji7] wonderful news, makes me very happy for you and wistful I'm not joining you just yet![emoji25][emoji25] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Is there any chance I can use my Centrum Women senior formula and double up on them? They do agree pretty well with me and then supplement with B12 and calcium? It would save money as I bought a pretty large size. When. you are on a fixed income you want to budget wisely yet not imperil your health. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Well I think it all goes back to the fact that we are all iindividuals. It seems to run the gamut from " I got out of the hospital, climb 3 flights of stairs, set my hospital bag down and then went to the mall. I feel wonderful!" to " I feel like I was drug backwards down a gravel highway. I have my Fluid and shakes next to my recliner. I get up every 2 hours to go to the bathroom, I lean forward and vomit up my shakes. I've probably lost weight but I'm too weak and dizzy to get on a scale". I'm apprehensive I'll be the latter, but I won't know until my day comes. In the meantime I just read everybody elses account. What is the saying? Oh Yes- Hope for the best---Prepare for the Worst. And that's the way the Wistful RnY- -er (ME) sees it all.[emoji20][emoji20][emoji20][emoji20][emoji20] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I've kept volunteering, still waiting for a surgeon to give my deployment orders into this battle. I want my own war wounds! [emoji25][emoji25][emoji25][emoji25][emoji25] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Any news today Elizabeth? Sending good wishes and a hug your way. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

In the meantime you chew your figernails off up to your elbows. Oooh I hate officialdom, hurry and wait thats the song they sing.[emoji25][emoji25][emoji25] I'd like to sic a pack,of wild rabid dogs on them! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app