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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
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.
I'm actually hunting for this article right now. Thanks for sharing this information, I've been seeking for it for a while.
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:
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
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
- 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!!!
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!
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!!
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!
You are right! I spent most of yesterday online trying to find a decent protein powder that is lactose free. I ended up ordering the Orgain Organic Vegan Plant protein. (I am sure it won't taste as good, but will have to sacrifice). The reviews were good, except concerns for metals, which seem to be mixed, but it is inexpensive and I am a senior on a fixed income. If I can't tolerate it I will try to find the Optimum Nutrition Isolate. (These types proteins are so expensive!). Thank you!
