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Quesodip251

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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I don’t regret the surgery but the communication breakdown def creeped me out
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    You had proper communication. I didn’t lol. I told them prior to surgery that no one has talked to me about the procedure. I just had the informed consent description in writing. I asked that someone come talk to me prior to surgery and was told it would happen but no one did
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    It’s a bmi of 30+ in the U.S. including down the road from me. It was just cheaper over there. The 35+ with comorbidities or 40 w/o is standard insurance company guidelines for payment of surgery but it’s 30 for qualification to have it at most places in the U.S.
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    It wasn’t an error. He told me “that’s what we do here” and said they removed it the same as a sleeve would in order to remove the ghrelin hormones.
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I was self pay. Qualifications are bmi of 30+ at most places for self pay. I was at 31 when signed up but lost a few lbs from stress. Bypass was recommended to me bc it’s supposed to cure my long-standing GERD.
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    Hi Chiru, I also had a combination of the sleeve and bypass on April 26th as well! I’m not exactly sure the name for it other than it’s a form of gastric bypass. I had mine done in Mexico so these kinds of procedures are apparently more common abroad then in the U.S
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I read that as well. I would think it he was going to do a Spin off of the DS then I would’ve known bc they do the DS there and it’s a higher price tag due to the extra time involved. It’s also meant for larger patients and I had a bmi of 30 on the day of surgery… I really think it’s just their standard policy to remove the stomach for ghrelin reduction. I just wish was told ahead of time.
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Standard practice to do a gastrectomy with GB I mean…
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    He said “that’s what they do” so I’m guessing it’s standard practice there. He was actually a sweet guy.
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I looked up my informed consent paperwork and it said there are several variations of the gastric bypass and it’s the surgeon’s discretion to choose which one based on multiple factors. 🤔
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I actually emailed the coordinator this morning asking to get more info and inquiring on if it could be a SADI (another name for SASI) as this seemed like the closest option based on a google search. Probably won’t hear back til Monday though
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    It wasn’t rerouted at the duodenum, that’s why it’s not a DS. It could technically just be rerouted at the stomach
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I asked him if he did the duodenal switch when he told me that and he said no. I think the anastomoses are different. It was hard to understand as he has a foreign accent.
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    It’s supposed to, it’s just how the removal part will affect it is my concern. 🙏
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    As long as my reflux doesn’t get worse I’ll consider it a benefit but I was very alarmed as well that found this out the day after surgery.
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I guess when he said it was reversible he was referring to the bypass part of the procedure?
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I also self-paid so there’s no insurance co telling them what they can or can’t do.
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    Gastric Bypass WITH stomach removal

    Quesodip251 replied to Quesodip251's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Even my coordinator thought I was just mistaken but confirmed it with my surgeon after talking with her. I appreciate it but can’t find any info on it anywhere and want to make sure it won’t worsen my acid reflux as that’s why I chose GB.
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    April 2022 Surgery Buddies

    Quesodip251 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I had mine yesterday as well. I agree with the others about the gas pains! At first I felt like was dying, but the pain is slowly subsiding.
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    April 2022 Surgery Buddies

    Quesodip251 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Good luck to everyone having surgery today!
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    April 2022 Surgery Buddies

    Quesodip251 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hi! I’m April 26th as well! Today is the first day of my 2-day liquid diet and I’m as nervous about that as the actual surgery!
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    April 2022 Surgery Buddies

    Quesodip251 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Oh no! I’m so sorry
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    April 2022 Surgery Buddies

    Quesodip251 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Haha I have everything at home already to do it so why not?
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    April 2022 Surgery Buddies

    Quesodip251 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    No lie I plan on sticking an IV in myself after my surgery and hanging some Normal Saline. 💉⛑
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    April 2022 Surgery Buddies

    Quesodip251 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Congratulations!

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