Fresno But Not Kaiser

[BoBann 42]

I am a Fresnonian but I did not have my surgery at Kaiser. My sister had bypass with Kaiser three years ago. I went through Advanced Bariatric Centers with Dr. Felix. My surgery was at Clovis Community. Would love to share experiences.

[RanayB 0]

Hello BoBann,

My sister had gastric bypass by Dr. Felix 13 years ago. She is doing good. Lost 175 ibs( was 375), had a baby 2 years after surgery and still kept her weight down. She was going thru a rough period and had a problem with beer for the last couple years so now her weight is up to 215. She's realized her problem and has quit drink now for the last 3 weeks. She's back on track and should start dropping her weight again. My sister does not have insurance and can not see a Dr. regularly so she has lactose intolerence, low blood sugar, Iron defencincey, malabsorbtion issues. But I have her on rack with her Vitamins and Protein intake now so she should be doing better soon.

How are you doing?

[BoBann 42]

Odd, my sister is struggling too for all the same reasons. I am doing well. Just wear out very easily but that is normal and dr said it should last another month. More importantly how are you doing? I was not in the mood to read and post right after surgery. How are you feeling?

[RanayB 0]

I am doing pretty good. Still having some gas pains and pain from incisions. I get tired very easly also. Took a nap today, lol. I am able to get a Protein Shake and almost 4 bottles of Water down as of today. I am having unexplained headaches. I thought it was the liquid vicodin so I quit taking it as of yesterday morning and am still getting the headaches just not as severe. I am now using childrens chewable tylenol, they only had grape and I hate grape, but it helps. LOL.

Thanks for asking.