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Okay, this may sound stupid but what is micronutrient deficiencies? Might I have this? I take the regular vitamins like prenatal, Vit. D, calcium, B12!
hello all,
let me say first of all that the choice is entirely up to you if you would like to participate in the request that i am posting about.
A Canadian freelance journalist (Alison Motluk) has contacted us with her interest in talking to OH members regarding issues with malabsorption, including micronutrient deficiencies, neuropathic pain and problems with absorbing pharmaceuticals.
Ms. Motluk writes for both Readers Digest Canada and CBC radio's The Current. Ms. Motluk would like to talk with members that have experienced any of these issues that are willing to speak with her. She is interested in member experiences from anywhere in the world, but most interested in hearing from Canadians.
You can share your story and experiences with her anonymously if you prefer. You do not have to reveal your name or location, if that's an issue.
I have spoken with her on the phone for almost 2 hours and she actually knows alot about wls.We discussed pretty much everything about my situation and other complications involved.
she would love to arrange to come out to winnipeg to meet with us all at one of our meet and greets.she would also like to talk with others in person or on phone at first before she comes out.
she is really interested in micronutrient deficiencies .
we had a really great talk.i told her that i would post this here and get feedback from our local members to see if there was any interest.she said that our real names will be kept out of articles if that is what you would like.i told her that i would like my name not to be used.
Please send me a message if you have any questions or are interested and i will give you her email address so that you can contact her.
I hope that some of you will be interested in helping as she wants to show all aspects of wls
I would not post this if i felt that it would do more harm than good.
sondra
Hope you get this sorted out, I have been reading your posts and keep hoping things will get better for my surgery buddy. Take it easy and hope you have a good Christmas
Take care
Shan
so glad everything is going well with you karen.the tiredness will disapate as you get more protien in and your body gets used to the new way of life.again congrats
sondra
well i finally got appt with specialist.January 31st.i told them that i would be able to come in anytime if they had cancellation all i would need is an hour notice to get to city.i also had to call my insurance to give them an update on whats going on.it looks like i will be off for a few more months after christmas as my latest doctors note only goes until the beginning of january.yesterday was a rough day again.it seems that i am having more bad days than good.i hate feeling like this and really wish they would figure out wtf is going on with me.i have increased my shakes as suggested by drs.i have also increased my stool softners again to help combat the heavy meds i am on as i do not need to add constipation to my list of problems.
sondra
I went with the sleeve. I didn't think I needed the malabsorbtion ( Plus it is believed to last only about 2 yrs and then the calorie malabsorbtionalthough the nutrient malabsorbtion stays . The stats for weight loss are similar. You have a higher risk of a leak with the sleeve but once you pass that risk , you are less likely to have issues. With the RNY some of the issues don't appear for years ( strictures, ulcers , nutrient deficiencies etc) You have a fully functioning stomach with the sleeve with a pyloric valve. No dumping. You can take Nsaids , you don't have a remnant stomach that can cause issues. You have a reduction in gherlin which helps with hunger.
Just a few things... Everyone is different and some don't have the choice based on things like h-pylori or hernias etc...
HW 295 lbs,CW 195, nuts goal-210, my goal 175 surgery date April 3 in Tijuana with Dr Ponce De Leon
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. Happy Holidays.
The choice is up to you and your doctor. Together you can decide which one is best for you. I have Fibromyalgia and I used to take advil, aleve and go for toradol shots when in an unmanageable flare. Due to issues with my stomach I did not qualify for the sleeve and had to go with the RNY. While I am very happy with the results I miss not being able to have the nsaids and ibprofen. Good luck on your decision.
hw-251
sw-225
surgeon's goal-170
my goal-135
The reason they do not want you drinking is because with the RNY you have a pouch and it does not hold liquid, it goes right through. When you drink with meals it flushes the food through faster thus making you eat more. Personally I drink with my meals because I get a very upset pouch if I don't and it never slowed my weight loss. Not sure if the reason is the same with VSG.
hw-251
sw-225
surgeon's goal-170
my goal-135
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