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Is there anyone from Iowa on this weight loss journey with me???
Gunner replied to saints92's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my VSG January 24th. As of this week I'm down 76lbs. I'm in Des Moines and had Dr Eibes do my surgery. Where are you at? I am super happy with the sleeve and have had no complications. -
This was a post about switching surgeons at the last minute. They had gone through everything and were waiting on insurance approval, but they found another hospital a few hours away with more surgeries per year and fewer complications and wanted advice on if they should switch and how to do it. Not sure why that merited a delete! *shrug*
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Did being young help with weightloss?
sarae replied to blackcherry2002's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm 20 and I'm really banking on my age helping me to lose faster than some of the older people who get banded. As far as saggy skin goes my surgeon told me that since I'm so young as long as I exercise like I'm supposed to that won't be a problem AT ALL. Also a HUGE plus of getting it done around our ages is that you have a much lower risk of complications according to Dr. Rosen :grouphug: -
Hi All, So I've found a surgeon I like and with the gastric sleeve, he's had no deaths and no complications. None? Well, that's what he tells me. Over the last 12 months, he's done 60 of these surgeries. He does more bands and a lot more bypasses. He's been doing these surgeries for about 5 years, so I'm trying to decide, is 60 surgeries a year enough for him to be good? How many sleeve procedures have your surgeons done? I don't want a newbie! Thanks!
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Scared as hell - surgery on Wednesday
hockeymother replied to hockeymother's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks all, I am hoping for a quick recovery and no complications. -
Pregnancy Complications.
HalloweenBaby24 replied to HalloweenBaby24's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
@@Miss Mac Thanks for the encouragement!, I'm happy to hear that you & your daughter made out well and your both thriving all these years later I guess I'm not so much worried about the PP as I am the 2vc since that come's with a whole new set of complications to the point where they have me going to a Fetal Cardiologist at the end of this month, Scares the shit out of me just to think about it. Having both together is really stressful and scary.. When I went to the Ob's tonight she pretty much scolded me for having intercourse with PP, When I went for the Anatomy scan where they told me I had it that was it..I was never told I couldn't do certain thing's, they didn't send me home with a book or anything. So that's just grand. -
Looking for Dr. Garcia patients...
atlchick replied to O-Town Body Rock's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I used Dr. Fernando Garcia in Oct. Had great results no issues. I did not get the single incision though. FYI, I searched Dr. Garcia's name on this website (in all forums) and did not find anything negative on him. I think I saw one person had a complication but that was due to her surgery was a revision which is more complicated. That helped me to use him. Definitely search his name and see what you think. I also searched his name on other sites as well as google. I did the same for some other doctors and did not like the mixed reviews on some so I steered clear of those doctors. Good Luck -
For all who are contemplating surgery!
staceface09 replied to titan05's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow great job!!!! That is amazing!!! Stories like yours give me hope! I have had my band for 9 years and I have been dealing with horrible acid reflux for the past two and a half years, and now I have found I have a small slip and it may need a revision. I'm so terrified of surgery, I'm so afraid I won't wake up or I'll have a horror story ( I read the complication forum first ????) like a leak or I won't be able to stop losing weight etc. I am glad I read your post! It has eased my mind a little in case I do have to have my band revised to the sleeve -
Dr. Mun was my surgeon on May 1st and I can tell you the exact diet he gave me He is very precise, He likes to see that you have lost wt, preferably the 10% pre-op, at your visit he will go by what your current wt is because my friend who has less to lose than I who also had Dr Mun the day after me did not have to do the two week protein shakes, he just told her to continue as she was doing and then two days before do the liquids, He will give you a hand out, on it are his instructions, and he will verbally tell you if there are any exceptions but the hand out says this: Two weeks prior to surgery date he wants : Breakfast and lunch protein shakes, and a small protein based dinner, two days prior to surgery, full liquid diet, he told me protein shakes were fine, but the day before surgery the pre-op nurse called to make sure I was on task and said no shakes, it should be clear liquids only and stop all liquids 12am the night before surgery, I did what he instructed and had no complications at all, hope it helps Good luck to you, let me know if you have any questions
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At the clinic where I had my banding done, the policy was to treat all patients without the kind of co-morbities which might complicate the operation as day patients and the surgery would be performed in the clinic. Patients who might run into difficulties due to co-morbities would be operated on at a hospital and they would be kept there overnight.
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Unfortunaly there are tons of us out there that had the band and had to have a revision surgery down the road due to complications from the band. I am so sorry to hear about this woman, this breaks my heart. I am so grateful that I had that horrible thing removed from my body.
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First get to know your surgeon by research...is s/he reputable? how many RNYs and sleeves has s/he done? what about complications? Get those questions answered and if s/he is a good surgeon then listen to why s/he wants you to have RNY. There may be a good reason for it. It will all depend on your statistics and co-mobidities. I suggest you listen to his/her reasons first then ask about the sleeve. Ask why s/he doesn't think the sleeve will accomplish your goals. Explain you have researched the sleeve and feel that its right for you. Explain why you feel the sleeve is right and not RNY.
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Did Anyone Just Go And Get Your Surgery And Talk To Your Md After?
beefalogal replied to Naturals's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I made the mistake of letting my gp know and he was upset about the Mexico route. Same old stuff about a stateside doctor not being willing to help you out if there are complications. From what I have read on here most with complications had it done stateside. I still have not actually heard from someone that was refused care or that insurance abandoned since they went to Mexico. I am wondering if it is just an urban legend. -
Gout as a complication?
Lorien replied to UP Musky Hunter's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm also highly prone to gout. Is this complication only right after the surgery or is it a long-term problem?? thanks -
You may want to post this on complications or support/general becuase you got no answers. From my experience, mind you I'm a newbie, that sensation you are getting sounds like restriction and your body is telling you to stop eating. 1/4 c is not a lot of food. Good luck.
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I was sleeved friday 1/20/12. Instead of going home on Sunday as planned, my dr decided to keep me an extra day because I was struggling with ice chips & oral meds. The first few days at home went fine, I went from 299 morning of surgery to 286 by my 1 week appointment. My first day of soft foods went well, but beginning with day 2 EVERYTHING came back up, & I became dehydrated. By 2/1/12 I got readmitted, & an upper GI showed I had a "kink", that my sleeve had bent itself & scar tissue (adhesions) were holding it bent. After another surgery to straighten my stomach & 5 day hospital stay, I was able to return home. However, I'm struggling with this nonsense sliming/foaming mess. Even when I go SUPER SLOW, it seems as if once I start, then I'm doomed for the rest of the day. Has anyone had an experience similar to this or any tips. I'm already on prilosec & am terrified of becoming dehydrated again.
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Hello, I live in Lewiston, ME and I will be attending my first seminar today in Portsmouth. I am sooo looking forward to going and finding out all I can about lap banding. I am an RN and have worked on a surgical floor that had many RNY gastric bypass surgical patients. After seeing many complications, I have decided to pursue lap banding for myself. Best of luck to you all....Rachel
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Not sure they are out there. I have been banded for 2 1/2 years and have lost 156 lbs and have had no complications what so ever. It all depends on you and your will power. Was it worth it for me - most definetly!!!
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yikes! i too am having complications but not the same as yours. ive never heard of a complication like yours. i have a leak. i cant keep anything down due to astent being placed in me in which is making me soooooo sick. im supposed to keep the stent i for a total of 4-6weeks. its been 2wks & 1day & i am requesting them to take it out!!! i cant deal with being so sick.. the constant vomitting, not eating, barely drinking, constant nausea & discomfort. its HELL!!!!!! seriously. i cant deal with it anymore. i feel as if i am dying slowly & they are trying to drag me to the 4week mark & i cant do it.
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Complications ;(
Liliana Arleen replied to Autumnjazz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow I am sorry you are going through this. I never had any complications with my sleeve and I still don't have. I hope you feel better soon -
Complications ;(
LilMissDiva Irene replied to Autumnjazz's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Oh wow, I'm sooo sorry to hear about your complications! I pray you will heal and get well soon. Are you on liquids only? What are you ingesting? Your stomach is already hyper sensitive, it could be that what you are eating/drinking just isn't being accepted by your sleeve. Just a thought, I honestly don't know what it could be. If necessary keep in close contact with your surgeon. *hugs* -
I was approved but im losing my ins. in a month???
Shinyhappymommy replied to justicenyce's topic in Insurance & Financing
What will you be doing for insurance after this one is gone? Personally, I think that having the band inside you without having the security of insurance is scary, so I hope you have plans to get it. Even once you have the surgery, there could be complications down the road. We all pray there won't be, but that's one of the things insurance is for, is the unknowns. I hope this all works out well for you. Good luck. -
Amy ~ You are in my prayers. You have a great perspective on this and I'm thankful for the docs being so cautious. No surgery is worth it if there are complications that could result in a negative outcome. Perhaps there are some blood tests that can be done here in the states to check the clotting feature (for lack of a better term) of your blood. Maybe a nurse or doc will see this thread and have some advice. I pray for the Lord's will and guidance.
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Hello Everyone!!! Im 2 weeks away from surgery and all I've been hearing and reading is how gastric bypass is bad. I've heard that it makes u bald, you have long term complications, and that the surgery takes years off your life just the same as being overweight. My mind a mess. I've been so stressed since I've got my surgery date. Really thinking about not going through with the surgery. I don't know what to do. :-(
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frustrated with the yo-yo weight loss
new_me_2013 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
maybe i just need to vent, if so I apologize in advance. If Im doing something wrong someone please set me straight. Im 5 weeks post op today, & since about the 2nd week post op Ive done nothing but yo-yo up & down or stay at the same weight. Granted, I was sidelined with a UTI from the catheter in the hospital & took Cipro for 10 days, which I was told would make me retain water. I lost a few more pounds after it got out of my system but since then its been lose 2, gain 1.5, lose .5, gain 1 lb. SO FRUSTRATING!!!! Im getting my protein in (75-100g per my program) getting my fluids in & walking everyday for at least 30 mins. Only thing I could be doing wrong is weighing myself too often. somedays I do it everyday, some days I will skip a day or so. I havent had my monthly since pre-op too. That was last week in august. I had to discontine by birth control pills when I started by liver shrink diet & I didnt have one the whole month of September. I feel great, i still feel like I made the right choice, Ive had zero complications, Im eating normal foods, being good, no or little sugar, no breads, mostly just good lean proteins & fluids. Am I expecting to much too soon? Just seems like with all Im doing I should see more results....thanks for taking the time to read my vent. Hoping it changes soon!
