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what are you afraid of? The procedure? I don't know if this will help you, but I have never had any kind of anything done to me. No broken bones no surgeries. In fact the only time I have been in the hospital is One over night stay for the birth of my son and to visit other people LOL I am so convinced this is soooo safe that I am not scared in the least. My Dr told me the worst thing that he has happen is three of people had infection around the port area and they just go in and move it to a different location. For me the positive far out way the negative. Ultimately you have to do what is best for you. I would not even consider bypass the risk were to high for me but many people have had it done...it's not for me though. This on the other hand I can do. My biggest worry is, if I will be in alot of pain after wards. Do more research, talk to more people, people who have had it done, talk to your doctors. I did so much research and have read through these forums and my PCP Dr, one of her nurses had bypass I talked to her about it even though it was bypass. I hope this helps. I haven't been approved yet so my help and advise can only so far.
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i met with the surgeon today and i was ready with all the reasons i wanted the lap band and not gastric bypass. i had a list ready because i was under the impression that must dr's push gastric. my primary doc does. but to my shock and amazement the surgeon said i was a perfect candidate because of my eating habit and was told to start thinking of a surgery date. imagine my amazement walking out no fight no argument just ok set up an appt truly everyone's journey is different.
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I had my gastric bypass 10 days ago and I have had nothing but struggle. Day 3 postoperative I started with a fever was discharged on day 5 and vomiting everything I drink and everything I ate on postoperative 7/8 and 9 days. My abdomen has been very itchy no matter what I wear what lotion I put on or what soap I use. I have lost 12 pounds since surgery.
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Ante que se me olvide, especialmente para las mujeres, el bypass requiere suplementario hiero. Lo que he leído es que ciertas formas de hiero son mas digestibles que otras. Dependiendo de la cirugia, el duodeno no puede ayudar con las absorción de hiero. Si estas consultando con una Nutricionista pregúntale sobre cuando es mejor tomarse las vitaminas. Ciertas combinaciones benefician la absorción, otras combinaciones son detrimental a la absorción. El hiero con vitamina C. El calcio citrato con la vitamina D y magnesio van juntos <<Calcium Citrate, Magnesium and Vitamin D3>>. Por favor disculpes mi español, ha sido décadas que no lo escribo. http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirug%C3%ADa_bari%C3%A1trica
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Hey there! My name is Enjoli. I'm 30 years old and had gastric bypass done on October 27. So far I'm down 22 pounds. It's been an up and down recovery. I busted an internal stitch which resulted in me not being able to sit up straight all week. Then a few days ago I woke up covered in hives. Apparently I'm allergic to the hydrocodone they gave me. Hopefully I'm on the mend. Nice to meet you all!
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Welcome Sarah, You're in a great place for support here. Congrats on deciding to reclaim your health. Bypass surgery is a great gift to give yourself. Keep us updated on how you are doing and also come often to talk. Take care and best wishes for your upcoming surgery.
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Freshly sleeved....Livonia MI
JennaG0902 replied to JennaG0902's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That's good to hear because I am exhausted! Glad to know it's not forever lol. I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember, my highest weight being 355. I yoyo'd between 355 &300 for the past 2 years and just finally had enough. I considered surgery a few years ago but decided that I could just continue doing it on my own. Around November 2012 I started having some pretty serious problems with endometriosis and PCOS (I have both) and decided now is the time. I am 3 weeks out today and down 29 pounds already. Ecstatic to say the least I'm ready to love the healthy active life I've been trying to live for far too long -
I don't have wifi at home, so I will be in and out sporadically. I am just starting my journey...well the journey to get healthy. The journey to my 289 lb. self started 20 years ago. A lot of factors. I am thinking about gastric bypass as the amount to my goal is so great. (149 lbs) I also tend to lean toward sugar and with this procedure your body reacts in a not so positive manner which I'm hoping that will help me make better choices. I am going to the weight loss information meeting tomorrow (May 1st) and then there is a support group they want you to go to that evening. After that I guess I make an appointment with the surgeon. I have sleep apnea (untreated as I can't seem to keep the mask on), high blood pressure, depression, my knees hurt, I have no energy and just feel like crap most days.
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reversal from lapband to gastic sleeve
Travelher replied to dlwil39's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
lots of people revise to the sleeve. I'd caution you though, that if you have any reflux with the band (as many do) your best revision option will be bypass. -
Hello and welcome! This is a great place to be for information and support. Yes, I would do it again. No question about it. Have you checked with your insurance company to see what their requrirements are? Part of their request for you to see your doctor is to get you started on any pre-approval programs you might need. The sooner you get them started, the sooner you get them done. Whether you decide on bypass or band, the requirements and tests needed are generally the same. What questions do you have?
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Hi everyone, I am Shari and i'm new here i live in Roseville Ca, i went to the orientation back in april 2009 and i just wasn't ready to do it. I am now, i just called the Bariatric center in Richmond and they are re activating me, so to expect a call from Robin in the next week or so. I am so excited and so nervous, they want me to go to my Dr's off and get my weight recorded, i guess that is their way of telling me to start losing? LOL.. I am looking for some postive feedback on the band, the last time i had my heart set on gastric bypass but after reading about it, i just feel the band is a better choice. So i would love to hear from you all about your experiences and would you do it again?? Thank you so much.....
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Getting close to my day.
dreamingsmall replied to 50+ssallday's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
27th november ?? Did you have a pre op diet ? Sent from my Vivo 5R using BariatricPal mobile app -
First of congratulations on your weight loss. Your gyno is an idiot. If I were you, I would get a new one. Preferably one who knows a little bit more about that band than her. (I know that will be hard to find) She obviously is confusing the band to gastric bypass. My doctor told me the same thing that the band wouldn't affect any of the pills I was taking, just to take them one at a time about 5 mins apart and with warm liquid. Good luck to you.
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Hi there and congratulations all -- exciting times. Most of us look at the forum as one big place for joint mentors hip, support, etc. I joined in June 2013, had my surgery in November and am coming up on my first anniversary. Throughout the process I've been so grateful for this place where I can read posts and get a better understanding, ask a question, share successes, concerns. I made a point of following positive people who were having success and noting what makes them that way (commitment, humor, patience, willingness, etc.). Good luck -- by choosing WLS I was choosing myself and my healthy future first and that was a big change for me. Every one else benefits, of course, but putting myself at the top of the list made a huge difference.
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Hello everyone. My name is Marilyn. I am seeing the specialists and having the tests done right now, and I hope to be approved to have the surgery in April. I am having a difficult time deciding whether to have lap band or gastric bypass. My initial thought was lap band. I met with the required psychologist yesterday, and he said because of my diabetes I should have the gastric bypass. I am so confused. I made another appointment to speak with my surgeon. I know she leans toward gastric bypass but I want to discuss the pros and cons of both.
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Protein Shots! No Not The Painful Kind!
DLCoggin replied to barebones's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here's a quote from my post that I did yesterday: One word of caution - stay away from the Protein "bullets" and "shots" that you will see in stores and read about online. If you look closely at their ingredient list, you will see that they are made with collagen protein. These products are attractive to bypass patients because they contain very large amounts of protein in very small volumes - usually 3 to 4 ounces. The problem is that collagen protein is an incomplete protein (meaning that it is missing one or more of the nine essential amino acids that your body requires and cannot manufacture) and more importantly, collagen has a PDCAAS digestibility score of 0.08. All the protein in the world is useless if your body cannot digest it. If you see "collagen" (or any derivative of it like "collagenic") in the ingredient list, it is not quality protein. -
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Hi! I had my band put in on July 28th and a few weeks later developed an infection. Unfortunately, the infection would not resolve and the band was removed on September 26. I just went to my surgeon for a follow up appointment. He told me that the infection wasn't bad but because it wouldn't clear up it was necessary to remove the band. He is confident that the infection is completely gone and has said he will put the band back in whenever I want. I am wondering how soon is too soon. I really miss having the band and the restriction it offered me (I had a fill during surgery and had pretty good restriction - not perfect but pretty good). Has anyone had the band out and then had it put back in again very quickly afterwards? Initially I thought I was going to have to wait until January but now I am hoping for maybe early November? That will give me 5 weeks recovery and 6 weeks before I leave for my Christmas holiday. Does that sound reasonable? Has anyone does this that quickly? It'll be 3 surgeries in just over 3 months. Thanks for your replies!
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I was just wondering do you have to go to the seminar that your potential surgeon is having or can you go to other seminars to count for your surgery. I am asking because my potential surgeon doesn't have one till Nov 25 but other surgeons have some in the beginning of November.
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Hey I'm considering getting a mini gastric bypass. I had a band and although I lost 38kg. I got a pouch over the band so had to get the band loosen. I had nothing but trouble with it. Has anyone gone from band to mini bypass. How did u get on ? Thanks in advance xx
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Don't give up! Get all the education you need about Bypass and I'm sure you will be more comfortable with the decision.
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* wks after and wearing any bra still hurts
takenote61 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello - here's a doozy for a first post - every since my gastric bypass on June 17, wearing any kind of a bra causes pain at worst, and discomfort at best right above my pouch. And to give bras a break, I also feel discomfort in that area without any bra. I feel ridiculous because the only thing I can tolerate long enough to wear to work is a sleep bra which does nothing for form or shape, only restricts bounce a bit. And by the end of the work day, even that is driving me crazy. In fact, it's the beginning of the work day right now and it is already moving from discomfort to pain. Will this go away? Ever? Not that I'm a fanatical bra wearer but it really makes me feel very unlike a 'normal' person when I should be feeling more like a normal person each day due to the weight loss. Thanks for any help. Shelley (takenote61) -
I want to get a challenge going for November and December to get us through these holidays! I'm willing to run it I just don't know how to get the sheet. Do I just make it up? Is anyone else interested in a challenge? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT BEFORE-BACK TO WORK?
banded_princess posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi!! I know this is probably answered somewhere else on the website, but I am still doubtful so I hope someone could answer my question! I have my lap band surgery scheduled for the 28th of November and that is exactly one week after my final exams finish so i would have to start my pre-op diet straight after my exams, however, I needed to know how much time I need to take off from work after my surgery because I work in retail at a department store, at a jewellery kiosk. Generally my shifts are anywhere between 8-10 hours a day with about a half hour break... there are no seats so I would essentially have to stand for the entire duration of my shift... any advice on how long to stay off work safely would be much appreciated! Thanks!!! -
Why did you choose RNY instead of sleeve?
laurenmc119 replied to rocknrollmama1980's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went by this philosophy (that I came up with by myself): I got the bypass bc I didn't want them to put something in me (Lapband) or take something out of me (sleeve). Instead, they would just move around what's inside of me, and it is reversible if something didn't go right. HW: 280, surgery date: 5/15/13, CW: 230, lost 50 pounds.
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