Off and on.

[JeffreyB 2]

Hello everyone! Well it has been since April 1st I had my bariatric sleeve surgery. I am 36 years young and hoping to continue feeling better. I went back in the gym, training for two and half months now. I still have a some tenderness and discomfort that likes to pop up every now n then if I go to heavy with weights or eat a little more then I should BUT I manage it by toning it down. I am getting strong again and close to being where I was 7 years ago fit, but not quit near 230 lbs being my normal weight throughout my years. Before the surgery I was weighing in at 430lbs, 4 months later I am weighing in at 325lbs 6ft tall. It feels good bringing out my old close from a few years ago lol. I am thankful things are moving along and hope they continue this way as I stay dedicated to my clean eating and working out healthy living old lifestyle again.............. But My main question is, I was told by another Dr who I randomly ran into on my vacation to San Diego through a friend who is a surgeon, stated that having bariatric sleeve surgery is a dangerousness procedure because the stomach never fully heals and can cause a lifetime possible bacteria infections. Has anyone heard of this??

[Jewells70 19]

No, I haven't heard or read about this but hope it's not true! I've only heard most people will have acid reflux but so far I've not experienced that. Congrats on your success!

[mi75 1,235]

I would think that if that were in ANY way true,this would not be an FDA approved procedure, and there would be story after story, after story on here, in the news, etc of this happening...

considering that probably a MILLION or so sleeves have been done around the world at this point, i'm leaning towards.....not true.

[1959JimmyJames 61]

I tend to agree with the 2 posts before me. If this were common then we all would have heard about it. This may have happened to a few patients, but I have heard of people having bacterial infections in their stomach and they haven't had gastric surgery. It's just another thing to worry about. Stay diligent and always know what you are eating and how much.