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Sleeve And Thyroid Issues
fluffylibra30 replied to chyna86's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am hypo as well, and I've lost 65 pounds in 4 months , it hasn't slowed my loss at all like I thought it would, and they lowered my synthroid to .75 from 100. -
I have hypothyroidism also. My understanding is that when ur hypo it slows down ur system and you gain weigh but when its hyper u loose weigh but the meds dont make u gain weigh. I dont know u might wanna ask ur specialist more about it. Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Sleeve And Thyroid Issues
carbgrl replied to chyna86's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm hypo too. I need to get mine checked but I'm 3 mos post op and feel ok. I've been a slow loser for years which I attribute to my hypothyroid. -
Okay, I have a question...when I went to the nutritionist a few years back, she said I was "pre-diabetic" (that my insulin gets out of whack from me being obese.) Basically what happens is if I don't eat every few hours, I start to get this queasy, dizzy, lightheaded yet SUPER hungry feeling where I feel as though I need to eat everything in the room in order to get my blood sugar back to normal. It's like a reactive hypoglycemia thing, I guess. My question is, after the VSG surgery where you can only drink liquid at first, wouldn't that reactive hypoglycemia reaction go nutso from not getting any food in? I know it would eventually go back to normal, but I just wonder if the first few weeks wouldn't be hellish. Just wondering if anyone else has/had this pre-diabetes thing and how the VSG effected it. Thanks!
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Skin reaction
imagine.dream.inspire replied to imagine.dream.inspire's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks. I'll look the hypo-allergenic tape. :tongue_smilie: My skin is just irritated all around from the tape I use now. Some of the areas are drying up as well and that causes itching. The redness is the painful part. Its tolerable but enough to notice. More like a sting. -
Skin reaction
deletedsally replied to imagine.dream.inspire's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had a severe reaction to every type of tape/bandage I used. I had a dressing longer than some because I came home with a drain for 1 1/2 weeks, and inspite of my trying to move the dressing/tape each day, the skin was breaking down. By the time I was able to stop using dressings to cover the drain wound, I had raw spots all over my abdomen where the skin was just gone because of the tape. I used a lot of polysporin to prevent infections and tried to keep any old adhesive cleaned off my skin. I have heard that there is a hypo-allergenic paper surgical tape (Micropore) made by 3m. If I had know how much trouble I was going to have in the long-run, I would have tried it immediately. -
Barrett's Esophagus with Hiatal Hernia found before banding
crystalschnarr posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went in for my EGD or Upper GI scope because I suffer from Gastric Reflux. As many of you probably know most or all doctor's require it as part of the pre-surgical workup. They do these to check for several different issues. I was diagnosed with Reflux in 2010 but had been suffereing from daily boughts of reflux before that. It had finally reached a point where I couldn't sleep because of it. During my Upper GI my surgeon found severe irritation and a hiatal hernia. He took biopsies and found it to be Barrett's Esophagus with highly reactive cells (pre-cancerous). He mentioned doing a bypasss instead of the band now. Has anyone had this issue? If so how did it all work out for you? I go on Feb 7th for a consult with a Gastroenterologist and to have further testing done. My wls has been post-poned until my esophagus has been taken care of. Any and all input is greatly appreciated. -
Question for those with Hypothyroidism who have been sleeved for a little while...
TES replied to Ima Loser's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am hypo and have many of the symptoms you mentioned, but my last thyroid panel was normal. I know they are mostly hypo symptoms but I think they are also symptoms from losing weight (hair loss, being cold, etc.). Can you get your TSH/T4/T3 etc tested? -
Question for those with Hypothyroidism who have been sleeved for a little while...
abranewme replied to Ima Loser's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
BUMP^^^^ great question!!! Anyone? I have hypo and I'm pre sleeved so I'm curious too..., -
Question for those with Hypothyroidism who have been sleeved for a little while...
mistyw replied to Ima Loser's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am also hypo. I actually changed from synthroid to natural aurmour thyroid. I feel so much better. The weight loss has been real slow. 15 months post op and no where near my goal but still thankful for the sleeve. Without it I would have not lost what I did but would have gained more. -
I was diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism about 4 yrs ago when my kidneys stopped playing nice and went into renal failure because my blood serum calcium levels dropped off the chart. Any doctor worth his salt will not do a sestamibi scan because it's a 50/50 shot on being conclusive. An MRI or CT scan is the only certain way for a conclusive diagnosis. They say it is not hereditary yet 4 in my family have PT disease. Two of us are high, two are low. Mine is manageable by taking Calcitrol (Rx) and calcium (OTC) daily. My aunt on the other hand is hyper, had a thumb size tumor and 3 of the 4 PT glands removed. Your body can still function fine with one (sometimes even a half) PT gland. It hasn't been an issue for me but I have had to modify my lifestyle a bit. I drink almost all water now and have to manage my schedule. When I get super busy and stressed and do not rest like I should, my system acts up and I get a kidney infection every time. With it usually comes the tingling in the fingers and leg cramps...it's just part of the territory. But, as long as I take my medicine and get plenty of rest I'm fine. It's a strange disease because most people dont even know they have a PT gland until it acts up, but it's completely manageable regardless if your hyper or hypo. I wouldn't let it effect your decision to continue with WLS unless you surgeon specifies so.
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Could my thyroid be the cause of my extreme hunger? (re: Ghrelin)
marfar7 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had heard pre sleeve that they take out the Ghrelin producing stomach (supposedly where 90% of Ghrelin is made. Heard the other 10% was in the pancreas) causing me to feel no hunger, either for a long period of time (ie: 6 mths-1yr) or ever. I've noticed that it's spread pretty evenly on this board: Those of us that still have hunger and those that don't (lucky dogs, btw) Thought I'd look up Ghrelin. I found that its produced in the pituitary, stomach, intestine, pancreas, thymus, gonads, thyroid, lungs, kideys, brain, and heart. Wow. I guess my other organs picked up where my stomach left off. I've been on Levothyroxine for my thyroid for about 10 yrs. Now that I've seen in writing that some of the Ghrelin is produced in the thyroid, I'm wondering if you have hypo/hyper thyroidism if that might affect ur levels of Ghrelin. Has anyone heard this? Does anyone have an upcoming appt with their surgeon where they can ask this question? Starting on day 10, I've continued to have hunger (real hunger, not acid or head hunger). While it's easily satiated (with a few bites), I'm hungry more often than pre sleeve. It gets embarrassing to inform my husband that I'm hungry "again" 90 minutes after my last meal. I feel that he thinks I'm a pig (I told him of my fear one day and he informed me that altho he teases me "Ur hungry AGAIN?", he's never felt this way). I hafta keep a baggy of almonds in my purse cuz sometimes I can't wait till I can get to a meal - then I make poor choices. Anyone else have a problem with hunger? And those that don't feel hungry post op: You have no idea how much I envy you!! I totally expected to be just like you -
Diabetic Type II and I have Questions for Pre Op and Post Op
vacationgirl1 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, I am a Type II Diabetic and am getting started with the Lap band seminars and first appointments. Is anyone a Diabetic and have information and knowledge of the liquid pre op and post op diet and how to do this as a diabetic safely? I am worried as I go into a hypo very easily if I don't eat every three hours. I can't do liquid diets to prepare for procedures nevermind this 2 weeks. Nutritionists must have a way. Any thoughts? -
Allergy/Reaction to Metal or Silicone
Teresa Williams replied to maygetbanded's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
:crying: Hi, I have the same concern. People do have allergic reactions to nearly anything foreign put into their bodies as their immune system recognizes it as non self. These reactions can take several forms however an autoimmune reaction entailing stiff joints in the fingers similar to arthritis was experienced by myself from the "inert" mesh (made by the manufacurers of gortex) for a hernia repair. This and a low grade fever and the fact that the mesh never bonded to the repair and I ended up oozing out serous Fluid led my surgeon to remove it. Silicone has been the subject of much autoimmune scrutiny with auto immune reactions from breast implants etc. So I say buyer beware. Don't let anyone tell you silicone or mesh is non reactive. We are reactive. I am a nursing student also. -
Anyone on here post op 2.5 years?
able2cope replied to carriecat's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, I had surgery Oct 2012 and have lost about 110lbs. I still need to lose about 30lbs to be to my own personal goal - one where I will be viable for skin surgery. I had shoulder surgery too, just a month ago and have put on 12lbs since that time! On Monday of this week I started cutting out all the junk that I've been eating over Christmas - I'm not totally low carb as I am diabetic and often feel like I get hypos when I don't have any carbs.. but I'm doing better. Trying not to weigh myself as I can easily get hung up on the numbers, if you know what I mean. Just want to feel better within myself. I'm thinking that I might have stretched my stomach a bit too, but hoping that if I have more liquid Protein meals that that will help some to get some of the restriction back. Maybe you should consider going back to your surgeon and getting some pointers from him? he may surprise you! -
Diabetic Type II and I have Questions for Pre Op and Post Op
vacationgirl1 replied to vacationgirl1's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good luck with your surgery on the 6th! So glad you are doing well with the liquid diet Timing sounds great! I am looking forward to my first appointment tomorrow for blood work and group nutrition session. Then, they make the appointment with the surgeon after that. I will work with nutritionists to be stable on the "hypo" end of things. I'm on Metformin 2x/day, so not much for meds. I've always been hypoglycemic. I'll just have to have a plan for that. Again, all the best to you on the 6th! -
Diabetic Type II and I have Questions for Pre Op and Post Op
shazini replied to vacationgirl1's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Why is that? Are you on insulin? Oral or injected with T2 you should not be hypo if you don't eat every 3 hours. Either way, I'm T2 and have been on the liquid diet for 13 days and everything is fine. I had to cut my meds drastically but doing great and lost 15 lbs in first 4 days. My surgery date is this coming wednesday the 6th. My first appointment was mid January. I got insurance approval in 5 days so no having diabetes will help not hinder. Best of luck. Let us know how it goes. -
Correction: reactive hypoglycemia
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What kind of issues has Anyone had that were discovered in pre op tests, and were not allowed to have your surgery? I'm 2 weeks away and wondering about my low Iron levels and hypo thyroidism. I'm so worried I'll b turned down. Please anyone give me any kind if positive feedback
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Driver's License
The Greater Fool replied to Maisey's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Wow, I just looked at my license and it's 100 pounds over where I am now. When we came back to AZ 6 years ago they just reactivated the license from 25(?) years ago, when the weight was a terrible, terrible lie. Oddly enough, it still has my height from 25(?) years ago. I've since shrunk by a couple inches. I don't want to be shorter on my license so I'll live with the weight. Tek -
First and foremost you have to treat your lows being a T1! ((hugs)) I'm sure you know just how much you have to eat to bring your sugars up x amount? I have reactive hypo and wake with lows in the mid-30s to mid-40s. I now have a rescue packet beside my bed that includes: blood sugar meter glucose chewable tablets glucose gummies 6oz orange juice nut butter nuts I always follow what ever glucose I need with the nuts or nut butter once my bg starts to rise (after about 30minutes of the glucose dose). That way my spike is minimized to bringing glucose back into the 80s. I find that 1-2 wafers or 2-3 gummies will get it done. That way I minimize damage. Can you rig something like that up for the future? I wouldn't worry about what you've had to do to keep out of hypo-land. You're doing your very best and I am betting that you will be in good shape when you hit the OR. Just keep following the plan. I know it's scary dealing with all of this and I hope you see an improvement in your T1 with the surgery!!
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Hey everyone, I was diagnosed with Hypo at the age of 9. My blood sugar stays around 60 and can spike to about 90 if I drink alot of soda. It is always on the low side. I am just curious how well I am going to do on an all liquid diet. If I don't get enough to eat I will crash. I am always exhausted as it is and my endo recommended the lap band. He said I wouldn't be so tired if I lost the weight. I am not sure if he realized the liquid diet that came with it. I am just wondering if I am gonna get in over my head. I am doing carb free diet right now and feel light headed and can't concentrate. My Dad has done low carb for years and says it is sorta like going through withdrawls. After a few days the aching will pass. Any input?
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I am also not banded yet. (will be after oct 28) The only time I go hypo is after I eat too many carbs or too much sugar and my blood sugar goes too HIGH. When it finally starts dropping it just goes down, down, down. It seems like if you follow bandster rules and have protien followed by veggies there would not be so many blood sugar swings. I have been curious about this also. Just a thought, have you considered getting some glucose tablets? They work much faster than food at bringing bs level back up some. I just use them because they are easy to keep on hand and prevent the overfeeding low bs, which can just cause a rebound high and low again.
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Are there any April 2017 sleevers?
MarinaGirl replied to thabenski's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
The long term complications I've read about after gastric bypass and/or sleeve gastrectomy are nerve issues, dental problems (resulting in root canals, implants, dentures), reactive hypoglycemia, strictures, fibromyalgia, ulcers, fainting spells, chronic anemia, osteoporosis, etc. I don't know if MGB has the same issues as these other weight loss surgeries as there's a lot less info available online. One thought is the perception of risk could be skewed if more people that have issues post their experiences than people that don't have these issues. So I could be getting scared about possible outcomes that are very low risk. It's a conundrum I need to work through. -
Sorry you are going through this - I get hypos quite regularly, but am diabetic - although off all meds now. I had the sleeve 3 years ago now - I would have thought things would have evened themselves out, but as you say, we eat so little now, it isn't surprising really.
