10 years post op. Go ahead ask!

Gemmie
on 5/1/17 4:23 pm

VSG on 01/31/17

Have you had any complications since surgery?

Any reflux/herd before or after surgery? Glad you're back, to help those that need it, like me.

Thanks.

Anita Wlasitz
on 5/1/17 5:30 pm - Vanderhoof, Canada

I have had ulcers, acid reflux and extreme iron deficiency. Had an uterine ablation and got my iron under control. Still have some reflux controlled by over the counter.

HW-250

CW-148

Never the same again!!!

Gwen M.
on 5/1/17 5:35 pm

VSG on 03/13/14

Have you gotten the reflux checked out? It can lead to Barrett's esophagus which can lead to esophageal cancer. (And, of course, PPIs have risks with longterm usage that aren't amazing either!) So if you haven't gotten a scope to see how your esophagus looks, it might be wise to do that. Revision to RNY is usually the fix action.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Anita Wlasitz
on 5/1/17 5:37 pm - Vanderhoof, Canada

VSG on 08/12/08 with

I have had a scope. They didn't mention it was bad!

HW-250

CW-148

Never the same again!!!

Gwen M.
on 5/1/17 5:39 pm

VSG on 03/13/14

Cool! Definitely something to monitor every so often just to make sure :)

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

(deactivated member)
on 5/1/17 9:20 pm

VSG on 03/28/17

Do you think you could have avoided the complications by taking iron supplements and PPIs from the start?

Anita Wlasitz
on 5/1/17 9:25 pm - Vanderhoof, Canada

VSG on 08/12/08 with

The issue was that iron needs an acidic environment for it to be utilized in the body. And iron is also notorious for stomach upset. So taking the PPIs made for an unsuitable environment to uptake the iron and not taking the PPIs madenit easy for the iron and extra acid to cause ulcers. So after many different treatments I got off PPIs and also found a solution to lessen my anemia!

HW-250

CW-148

Never the same again!!!