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Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forum
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Have you had a revision? If so please discuss with me!

Hello OH Community! I have finally made the decision to get a revision surgery, sleeve to bypass. A little bit of background... was sleeved in 2012. Now I have regained weight, I have severe GERD with esophageal spasms, I have a really bad migrated hiatal hernia, and apparently my original…

KayLavonne

Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forum
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Any regrets on revision from sleeve to bypass? Anything I need to know?

Due to severe GERD and a failed attempt to repair a hiatal hernia last year I found out today that I will be having another hernia repair surgery and the surgeon also recommended revision from sleeve to bypass. He was driving while he was telling me this so the call…

Kristie B.

Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forum
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Revision questions

Hi! I had gastric sleeve in 2015 and lost about 100 lbs. I had some stuff go on in my life and unfortunately went back to my old ways. Over the course of so many years most of the weight has crept back on. I’m so disappointed in myself and…

Ruby9999

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Monday menu?

Happy Monday everyone. Saturday was a total wash out and I was feeling tired and lazy from going in so early Thursday and Friday so I just did minimal stuff. Yesterday I did a bit more, but the darn wind was crazy outside which made it a bit cooler than…

ladygodiva1228

Mental Health Forum
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Meds and Metabolism

I'm 44 yrs old and have been on disability since 2000 for my depression (and debated bipolar II).  I have run the gammut of meds - to the point where the font almost requires a magnifier so I can keep it to one page.  My therapist has spoken about how…

Jenb1202

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)
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Help With Getting Back On Track

Greetings, So I really hit a low point with some financial stress that I went through with a small business I have and reverted back to my old ways of dealing with things - very poor food choices over a couple of months. I feel terrible, but I am ready…

Freewheeler

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Friday Menu?

Well we all did it again made it through another week of either calmness or chaos. The physicals went very well yesterday and I am back again at 4:45 for the second round. I have to make sure all employees have their proper paperwork, respirators, hearing protection, etc. plus meet…

ladygodiva1228

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Thursday Menu?

Good Morning peeps. I've been here at work since 4:45 for the annual physicals for the employees. So far everyone who has been scheduled to come in has which is a good thing. We have a couple of more days of nice weather until Saturday when we are supposed to…

ladygodiva1228

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty Forum (VBG)
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13 yrs out VSG (staples, not sleeve) WITH Gastric Bypass

read my surg report and it says VSG   with the S being staples not sleeve.  I am not having much luck googling tht, it comes up with sleeve! Did anyone else have staples instead of sleeve ? is that just how they did it 13 yrs ago?  Any known complications…

who knows

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
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What's on your Monday menu?

Good Morning menuer's. I hope everyone had an excellent Easter. We had so much fun at Bob and Adrianna's. The grandkids had a blast playing outside games and there was so much food. One of their friends brought the lamb lollipops which were so tender and delicious, and we got…

ladygodiva1228

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Full dose Contrave this week.

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On Saturday it was time to follow dr's orders and step up to the full dose of Contrave which was 100 mg Naltrexone.  It comes with some whopper side effects that aren't supposed to last too long.  The first day I had to cancel family plans because I was the…

Geminidream


Day by Day.

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The closer you get to your goal weight the harder it gets. 168-180. It's a daily grind.   todays weight 211. 

sirenwall

Hello Again!

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Boy has it been a looooong time, OH!  Eons ago at Dr's support group the leader said in their practice they always worry about patients who never come back for yearly checkups.   I *was* a star patient for many years then...  I began having health issues, several surgeries that reduced…

Geminidream

Hitting the Gym

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Ive had great support in going to the gym daily. My support is helping me stay consisitent. Last night I orderd door dash for the family 😉 yep. I purchased a veggie burger and my family had burgers, onion rings and fries. I made a consious choice not to indulge…

sirenwall


Duodenal switch vitamins

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Hello,   what is the best vitamins for duodenal switch?

Sweet_T8906
BPDDS | Jan 12, 2012 | Bariatric Surgeon: Dr.

Best vitamins for DS switch

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Hello does anyone know the best duodenal switch vitamins to use.

Sweet_T8906
BPDDS | Jan 12, 2012 | Bariatric Surgeon: Dr.

My Goal

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        Hey everyone! I'm here to share an ambitious dream that fuels me every day: to pursue bodybuilding after I undergo weight loss surgery. It might sound like a distant goal right now, especially as I navigate my journey towards surgery, but it's a vision that keeps…

FloridaMom1994

My Lifestyle

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Ok. I made it to day 8 of my 30 day challlenge and then I missed on day 9.  I was able to recover and get back on track the next day. I'm taking it one day at a time.So whats the morale of the story when it comes to…

sirenwall

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Dr. Mathew Rawlins

Bariatric Surgeon

19 years later I can still say I highly recommend Dr. Rawlins and his practice for top-notch surgical care as well as after-care. Due to many issues, around ten years post-op I fell away from following rules and regained. However, to this day my surgical pouch restrictions are still intact…


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Premier Protein Chocolate Shake

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I’ve tried a lot of protein shakes, and Premier Protein’s Chocolate Shake is one of the few that actually tastes good. Honestly, it’s like drinking chocolate milk—smooth, creamy, and not chalky like some other brands. It doesn’t have that weird aftertaste either, which is a big win in my book.


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Dr. George Ferzli

Bariatric Surgeon

I have always experienced great care and have complete confidence in Dr. Ferzli and his program. He is so patient and available to his patients, and his staff is so very helpful.


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Dr. Michael Kia

Bariatric Surgeon

Nope. Had a sleeve in December 2019. In 2023, I had a bowel obstruction due to scar tissue from the procedure. Dr. Kia performed what was supposed to be a simple procedure and perforated my bowels TWICE! After waking from surgery, I was in the worst pain of my life!…


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Dr. Dmitri Baranov

Bariatric Surgeon

Hi! I’m Jackie Hurley and I gastric sleeve done March 5th 2025 and I’m currently 37 days after surgery and I’m feeling wonderful! Doing everything to help me through the healing phase…walking is your best friend with gas and the healing process…I can say Hands down the best program out…


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