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I have a question am scared and embarest that I have HIV, I have came out of my depression and decides to take control of my life. What else can I do than just keep moving forward. My question is does anyone have HIV and had the gastric sleeve did your medication change?

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I just wanted to say you don't have anything to be embarrassed about. It sounds like a good opportunity for your doctor who handles your meds to talk to your potential surgeon about. I doubt one knows much about the other's area of specialty, so a consultation would be in order.


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Please don't be embarrassed or ashamed. Like you say, you came out of depression and am taking control of your life. How exciting is that!?!? I'm proud of you for doing so. We human beings have to "talk" to release those things that want to hinder and bring us down. Let's say no more to those, we are in control! In regards to your medication, I will hope and pray for find clear answers and maybe someone here can answer! Keep us posted. 😊

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Thank you for the support guys I really appreciated 🤗,with my family and friends I can't really talk about my status because as soon as I say something they start crying. I appreciate they love me but I need them to act normal lol. Ok but back to my surgery I called my Dr that's going to do the sleeve and they said no solid pills for 2 weeks to crush them after you could take regular pills. My HIV provider called me and said is safe to be off medication around 2 days and it was safe to crush but as soon as I was able to swallow pills to start taking them regular. I was so nervous and Google in every thing lol. But finally got my questions answer.

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41 minutes ago, Anthony83 said:

Thank you for the support guys I really appreciated 🤗,with my family and friends I can't really talk about my status because as soon as I say something they start crying. I appreciate they love me but I need them to act normal lol. Ok but back to my surgery I called my Dr that's going to do the sleeve and they said no solid pills for 2 weeks to crush them after you could take regular pills. My HIV provider called me and said is safe to be off medication around 2 days and it was safe to crush but as soon as I was able to swallow pills to start taking them regular. I was so nervous and Google in every thing lol. But finally got my questions answer.

That's Great news! Good luck to you!

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I wish you the very best as you move forward with your journey!!

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Please do not be embarrassed. No one is going to judge you. I would say speak with your physician, they would be able to tell you if your medication will need to change.

Good luck on this journey!!!😸

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Yay! Glad you got your answers. Keep us posted on your journey! I'd love to hear of it. :)

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Yayyyyyyy for good news!!! So happy you're able to continue on this journey and come out of your depression.


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Just think, you're going to be a pioneer in this subject for many people. There may come a day when someone in your exact same situation will also be afraid and embarrassed and you will be that person for them. Good luck and I wish you the safest surgery and recovery on your road to a healthy new you :780_sparkling_heart:

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I had cancer, with the complete removal of my prostate. Doc says no problem.

Not the same hiv, but still a major potential complication which needed to be looked at before vsg.



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