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DR K is brilliant from what I heard. He is one of a very very few who actually could attempt to do that and really help the patient.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
It can be. After losing a lot of weight, the way I walk/run is all jacked up. It might be wise to do a consult with a physical therapist to check out your body mechanics.
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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I have osteoarthritis in my knees. I'm 6 weeks post msg and have had more pain in my knees than before. My concern I will bring up at my next dr visit will be whether my body is absorbing the right amount of calcium and minerals for my arthritis. I know this isn't your issue but it is a good reminder to always make sure you are getting the adequate amount of calcium absorption.
I dont think it is normal or related to your weight loss surgery.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
yes and my luck I'd be the 20% who get horrible heartburn bc if my history with GERD and a hernia I had in past. These doctors are so arrogant sometimes and think they know EVERYTHING. They need to cater to each patients individual needs rather than what they think is best based on their dispositions.
Grim, you might want to drop a note to Dr. Keshishian explaining why he can't do what he does. (Hint - our stomachs don't remain the size of a Sharpie, just as a pouch doesn't stay the same size as a shot glass.) He says that he can usually get about 3/4 of a wrap done with an average sleeve.
1st support group/seminar - 8/03 (has it been that long?)
Wife's DS - 5/05 w Dr. Robert Rabkin VSG on 5/9/11 by Dr. John Rabkin
To perform a Nissen fundoplication, a surgeon takes excess stomach from just below the esophagus (the fundus), and they wrap it around and stitch it. Think of a shirt sleeve way too big for your arm, wrap it around, and sew it tight.
After a VSG, your stomach is the size of a sharpie in diameter. Maybe a hilighter, if it's on the large side. There is no excess stomach to wrap around and stitch. A Nissen is not possible.
I've seen some folks have multiple surgeries to change the shape of their sleeve, sew their esophagus tighter, look for hernias-- all sorts of things. And they still have acid.
Get a couple of opinions from good surgeons. Listen to them.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Recently at night my legs ache especially at my knees and my hips. Is this normal. I'm a year out.
You are absolutely right! So listen up newbies and keep in touch with your doctor and you won't be asking questions like I am down the road. (FYI - they informed me that Gas X was an approved medication that may help with queasiness).
