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Anyone for October 2020?
VRox33 replied to barbieater's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Also, my birthday is October 14th, also!!! Happy Birthday to me!!!😊 -
Anyone for October 2020?
VRox33 replied to barbieater's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
October 1st!!! Just 2 more days!!! -
Any special supplies I should buy before bypass surgery?
VRox33 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is there anything you might suggest I get before surgery? For example, I've seen people wearing abdominal binders, using 2 oz cups to pre- measure servings, etc. Thanks for any advice you could provide! -
Any special supplies I should buy before bypass surgery?
VRox33 replied to VRox33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I definitely need to get some unflavored protein powder. Thanks! -
Any special supplies I should buy before bypass surgery?
VRox33 replied to VRox33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hopefully they give me one! I do carry most of my weight in my belly! Looks like you are doing great! I'll definitely need to have that lower body lift at some point! Congrats! -
Any special supplies I should buy before bypass surgery?
VRox33 replied to VRox33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMG! Thanks for all the info! I just ordered the 2oz containers from Amazon yesterday, as well as a digital scale. I already have a huge pill planner, as I am already taking over 25 pills a day! That's my main reason for having the surgery...so sick of taking all the prescription drugs!!! I've got my Vitamins ready...I just got Centrum Chewables, a liquid calcium, and a sublingual B12. Love the idea for the Mini Magic Bullet. I've got a 36oz Yeti that I use every day. I'm kind of afraid of not being allowed to drink as much as I want. I drink a ton throughout the day. What do you have in the 2oz containers in the third picture? I really like your tracker too. I think I'd be more willing to keep track of things if i write them down, versus entering into an App on my phone. Thanks, again, and I hope you're doing well! -
Any special supplies I should buy before bypass surgery?
VRox33 replied to VRox33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks so much! I over-plan sometimes, and end up buying unnecessary items, too. -
Any special supplies I should buy before bypass surgery?
VRox33 replied to VRox33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks! Great info...I'll definitely get the baby spoon and a scale. -
Any special supplies I should buy before bypass surgery?
VRox33 replied to VRox33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you MsMocie! Yes, it will be a laparoscopic procedure. I've got a good blender ready to go! -
My PCP said to ask for surgeon to move up my surgery, due to my extremely high triglyceride level...2220. So, I placed a call to them, and am now being told they want me to see a cardiologist to determine if it is even safe for me to proceed with surgery. Just curious if anyone else experienced anything like this...
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Has anyone ever been told they may not be permitted to have surgery because their triglycerides are too high?
VRox33 replied to VRox33's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yes, I have been on many different medications, and nothing seems to work, as "Fatty Livers" are hereditary. I currently take Crestor 20mg and Vascepa 1gm, 2 twice a day. -
Advice needed regarding which surgery to get
VRox33 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Hello everyone! This is my first time posting anything to a forum, so please bear with me! I am 5' 5" and 225lbs. I went into my first surgery consult last night thinking that I wanted to have the gastric sleeve. Because I have a history of heartburn, and already take Protonix, my surgeon also suggested a gastric bypass. He said that there is a much greater risk of my heartburn getting much worse with the sleeve procedure vs gastric bypass. I also have type 2 diabetes, with A1C's always at or below 7. I take Jardiance and Metformin, although the Metformin had been prescribed originally for my PCOS. What has your experience been? How did you decide which surgery was best for you? -
Advice needed regarding which surgery to get
VRox33 replied to VRox33's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
How did it go? -
Advice needed regarding which surgery to get
VRox33 replied to VRox33's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thank you all for your responses! Keep them coming!