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I went several years using the PatchMD brand vitamins, and my labs were good. Back then they were the only brand of patch vitamins. I stopped using them because the quality slipped -- they just weren't sticking well.
Maybe 2 years ago I started using the PatchAid, but only the Calcium/D3 patch. I use regular vitamins for everything else. I had full labs done in November, at my bariatric program, and everything was good. My D3 was a little high, out of range, but not high enough to alter anything. My bone density scan shows a marked improvement over the last one 5 years ago. The bariatric doc was happy, and had no problems with me using the PatchAid.
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.
Hi-is anyone using PatchAid vitamins? Do they work? Meaning did anyone have labs done recently and they made a difference?
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Dr. Alvarez
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Dr. Alvarez
I'm over 13 years out.
HW- 222
LW- 142
CW- 177
VSG-October 2010
Hello, I very much understand weight gain during covid and your spinal issues. Great job getting back on track. I to have 19 pounds to lose.
I gained a total of 64 pounds due to covid, an accident and a surgery. Butt sitting/healing and eating slider foods really packed it on. I had kept the weight off for 10 years until this perfect storm hit.
I've already lost 45 pounds since November of last year by being on a keto diet, so 19 pounds to go to get back to 158.
At 13 years post op, I was wondering what my sleeve capacity had become. I had stayed at 6-8 ounces since 6 months after surgery, but my husband thought he noticed I could eat more.
I did the cottage cheese test and saw I am at 11 ounces. Even though dinner tonight I was full at 6 ounces of food. I am happy that I still have good restriction, my faith is restored.
How is your restriction/capacity at 10 years out?
I have been reading about fundus regrowth. Apparently there is a VSG revision surgery offered to patients for regrowth and no restriction.
I hope that never need that surgery. But, my doc wants to have it looked at to check the health of my sleeve.
P.S. I can't restore my login, so I made a new account. I had been on here since 2010.
Surgery date-Oct 2013
HW-222
LW-142
CW-177
HW- 222
LW- 142
CW- 177
VSG-October 2010
I had thin and peeling nails, too. What worked for me was doing Paraffin Wax Baths regularly. I didn't know how to do it right at first. Then, I found a helpful article on https://www.gulfphysio.com/the-right-kind-of-paraffin-wax-ba th-therapy-for-you/. It showed me the brushing method, where you put 8-10 layers of wax on with a brush, wrap your hands or feet in a towel, and then peel the wax off. It sounds weird, but it helped make my nails stronger.
