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Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
on 5/17/23 8:47 am
Topic: The #AskDrA Show | Ep. 211 | Meat, Sushi and Cheese after Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Good morning,

Don't forget to check out the new episode of the #AskDrA Show.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/cKV2n4BGhOc

Regards

Dr. Alvarez

Member Services
on 5/15/23 6:53 am, edited 7/5/23 2:33 pm - Irvine, CA
Topic: OH2023 Speaker Submissions Are Open!

A Call For Speakers, Inspirational to Educational!

We are currently accepting speaker submissions for the 2023 ObesityHelp National Conference! Our mission is to provide education, empowerment, support, and inspiration. If you are as passionate as we are about our mission, we would love to hear from you!

Conference Dates: Friday, September 15th and Saturday, September 16th, 2023
Location: Costa Mesa, California

Click here for more information and to fill out your application!

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
on 5/2/23 8:14 am
Topic: Stacey's Testimonial | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Endobariatric | Dr. Alvarez

Good morning,

Don't forget to check out the new testimonial video on our Youtube channel out now.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/Zzf_rRSiPLw

Regards.
Dr. Alvarez

Member Services
on 4/26/23 12:59 pm, edited 7/5/23 2:34 pm - Irvine, CA
Topic: OH2023 National Conference: Early Bird Tickets On Sale For A Limited Time! SAVE $30!

Join us in beautiful Costa Mesa, CA on September 15th & 16th!

We can't wait to see you all at the OH2023 National Conference this year! We are happy to be celebrating YOU and our 25th Year Anniversary during the upcoming conference! Come join us for fun, education, inspiration, and support. Get your EARLY BIRD tickets now and save $30! Book your hotel room too!

Less than 50 days left to lock-in the Early Bird prices as this offer ends 6/15/23 Tag your friends and give them a heads-up, the more the merrier.

We can?t wait to see you in the ?OC?!

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
on 4/24/23 7:43 am
Topic: The #AskDrA Show | Ep. 210 | Dairy Products, Shoulder Pain & Body Treatments After Surgery

Good morning,

Don't forget to check out the new episode of the #AskDrA Show.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/rqxjap5Eo68

Regards.
Dr. Alvarez

Cautiously_Hopeful
on 4/15/23 9:43 am
WLS on 07/15/22
Topic: RE: 2011 VSG'ers check in

Hi jule,

Welcome back, and congratulations on your revision!

I'm not a long-term person but wanted to let you know that the most active board on here is the RNY board. They welcome folks with any surgery type and there are a couple of sleevers who participate.

If you're interested in support, there's a pretty active daily menu thread people post to. A good number of folks there are 5+ years post surgery and give great feedback and advice.

Wishing you well!

HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4

Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5

jule R.
on 4/14/23 6:43 am
VSG on 01/31/12 with
Topic: 2011 VSG'ers check in

Hi!

I had the VSG back in 2011. This forum was my savior for a number of years. Life got in the way and I was not on often. I kept the weight off for a good amount of time. 2020 rocked me. Lost a family member and it destroyed me. Gained a lot of weight back. I have recently had a revision surgery (endo-procedure / stapled from inside my stomach) I feel lost. I do not even remember most of the things I did in the beginning. Liquid diet right now.

New surgeon said this is normal. That after about 10 years your stomach goes back to regular size. I am pretty sure it was emotional eating that did it for me, but never the less, here I am. So anyone from 10+ years on here still? And if so, how are you doing?

      

NuvNatil
on 4/13/23 7:37 pm, edited 4/15/23 8:46 am
Topic: RE: Need help to quit vaping before surgery

I totally understand your concern about quitting vaping before surgery. It's great that you quit cigarettes, and it's definitely worth it to quit vaping too. Have you considered trying chewing gum or sucking on hard candy or mints as a substitute for your vape? These could help satisfy your oral fixation without leading to overeating. You could also try drinking water or herbal tea to keep your mouth occupied. I hope this helps! Oh, and by the way, I recently got a new vaporizer from https://www.vaporizerchief.com/ and it's been great! It's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a new one.

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
on 4/13/23 7:41 am
Topic: The #AskDrA Show | Ep. 209 | High Blood Pressure and Diabetes, Age Range for WLS & Varicose Vein

Good morning,

Don't forget to check out the new episode of the #AskDrA Show.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/m9-94VzwlLU

Regards.

Dr. Alvarez.

farewell2fat
on 4/8/23 10:06 pm, edited 4/9/23 10:09 am - Apopka, FL
Topic: Anyone else have abnormal esophageal motility after sleeve & hernia repair?

Hi, my 27 year old son is 5 weeks out from sleeve surgery & large hernia repair. He's done well with recovery other than some intermittent vomiting after eating. We thought maybe he was eating too much, too fast & not chewing his food thoroughly. It concerned me enough to contact his doctor. I had the sleeve back in 2011 & never remember having vomiting like he's had. His bariatric surgeon ordered an Upper GI with contrast. It shows abnormal esophageal motility & a severe spasm at the GE junction. No reflux or hernia noted. He had significant acid reflux prior to surgery. Doctor is going to do an endoscopy on him next week. I guess the technician/doctor at his upper GI said he had narrowing of the esophagus & would most likely need dilation. But his report reads that his esophagus is normal in caliber? So I'm confused. Has anyone else experienced this? Please help because I'm really worried.

              
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