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HomelessRNY
on 8/6/22 7:29 am
Topic: RE: Iron supplements

Adding i think it was floradix brand not sure thou been a while

Andrea D.
on 8/5/22 5:07 pm - Hampton, VA
VSG on 02/26/08 with
Topic: Iron supplements

It's been 14 years since surgery. Unfortunately, have not been on the site for at least 2 years and the site seems different to navigate and I can't find the info I'm looking for. So I'll apologize if this has been answered before etc.

I am anemic and have gotten a few iron infusions in the last 5 years. My regular doc keeps asking me to take iron pills but I don't like how they make me feel. Plus a hematologist told me in the past that they won't work because of the surgery.

I read somewhere about an iron supplement that is good for those who had VSG.

Please tell me what what works for you. TIA

~Andrea~

smaried
on 8/5/22 10:11 am
DS on 07/21/22
Topic: RE: Dreams after surgery

I'm 2 weeks post SADI-Gastric Sleeve and I keep having dreams about "forgetting" I had the surgery and eating food/drinking pop.. and then immediately remembering and freaking out in a panic! I wake up terrified, having to convince myself It was a dream.

I'm absolutely terrified of hurting myself internally.

i'm so glad i'm not alone in these bizarre dreams.

IvoryMorissette
on 8/2/22 6:31 pm - 36454 Jamar Divide Suite 933 Blue River,, KY
Topic: RE: 14 years Later

I'm actually hunting for this article right now. Thanks for sharing this information, I've been seeking for it for a while.

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
on 8/1/22 7:37 am
Topic: Drinking Coffee After VSG Surgery | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Questions & Answers

Good Morning!
Don't forget to check out the new episode of Questions & Answers of the Gastric Sleeve on my youtube channel, you can watch it here:

https://youtu.be/V1yoU5JFnhY

Regards
Dr. Alvarez

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
on 7/25/22 8:09 am
Topic: The #AskDrA Show | Episode 196 | Colonoscopy, Intrauterine Devices & Tummy Tuck Before VSG

Good Morning.

Don't forget to check out the last episode of the #AskDrA Show out now on youtube.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/7CZhtyH7omE

Regards

Dr. Alvarez

Sarahejo
on 7/12/22 5:16 pm
Topic: RE: Almost 2 yrs post op and Stomach pain like charlie horse
  • Thank you so much for this post! I've been having issues with the EXACT same thing you described and a doc said it was a nerve wrapped in a muscle from surgery and the only way to fix it was to have them take a needle and inject something to deaden the nerve. My mom said it sounded like a hernia based off my Charlie horse description. You've helped me so much!!!
soontobe_blondegodd
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on 7/10/22 6:03 pm, edited 7/10/22 11:04 am
VSG on 08/16/12
Topic: RE: Plastic surgeons in east bay, California

Thank you for the suggestion! Dr. Marrotti is amazing!!! I had my first surgery already with him, full belt and bat wings! In a month I am having my elephant thighs done! Then once healed, I need to build muscle! I finally am starting to feel comfortable in my skin!

      
LosingItMyWeigh
on 7/7/22 1:47 pm
VSG on 05/18/22
Topic: RE: Pre surgery jitters!!!

Above was some fantastic advice! I don't have anything else to add but wanted to wish you well on your surgery! You've got this!!

LosingItMyWeigh
on 7/7/22 1:45 pm
VSG on 05/18/22
Topic: RE: Gummies?

Hi there! Have you been checked to see if you have IBS? A lot of your symptoms are similar to mine & I do have IBS. Sometimes my flares last for a few weeks & then let up. Some it is every once in awhile. I used to also think I was intolerant until I cut that out & still had flares. Lots of allergy testing was done. Elimination diets. Ended up being IBS.

And I am 7 weeks PO & started taking fiber gummies on Saturday. They didn't start working until Monday. No issues thus far. I just treat them as food in that no drinking 30 minutes before or after. They have helped keep me regular since Monday.

good luck!

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