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Jocelyn P.
on 9/19/20 3:59 pm - San Antonio, TX
Topic: Bariatric Vitamins

Hi all.

I had my surgery almost 10 years ago and have not been on this site in a long time. My new doctor drew all my labs/vitamins and I'm deficient in a few areas. She suggested a multivitamin.

My question is, what is your favorite Bariatric Multi-vitamin? I prefer the gummies.

Thanks!
~Jocelyn

5' tall  HW209/SW194/CW153.4/GW140
It's never too late to be who you might have been. ~George Eliot  

          

    

White Dove
on 9/18/20 3:06 pm - Warren, OH
Topic: RE: Daughter's surgery went well, husband is acting weird

Your daughter needs to talk with her husband and ask him why things are changing. Sometimes the partner is afraid that they will be deserted by the new person who is emerging after the surgery. They need to communicate with each other. They might need to talk to a marriage counselor. If he is not willing, then she can do it on her own.

One of the things I found very helpful was this book. Emotional First Aid Kit

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

CuriousLady2020
on 9/18/20 1:54 pm
Topic: Daughter's surgery went well, husband is acting weird

Hello everyone,

I have not posted on here recently since I was waiting on my daughter's surgery process. Well, she had the surgery at the beginning of last month, and she's doing well. I appreciate the advice I got on this site on how best to support her.

Now there is another problem that I can't do much about, but I'm hoping to understand it. Her husband is acting oddly since she has started to act more active and exercising. She said he speaks to her less and acts kind of like she's on her own at home. He used to help with lite housework, but has stopped all that and seems to avoid being in the same room except for dinner and sleeping. Is this normal for a spouse to start behaving like this?

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez
on 9/17/20 7:02 am
Topic: Mini Sleeve | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Questions and Answers

Good Morning!
For those of you wondering about what is a Mini Sleeve, I made this video explaining everything about it!

[URL="https://youtu.be/URK7MEDjr4A"]https://youtu.be/URK7MED jr4A[/URL]

Regards
Dr. Alvarez

White Dove
on 9/16/20 5:46 pm - Warren, OH
Topic: RE: How much should I be losing in 1 week?

Sounds like you hit the three week stall. Google it for information on how that works.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

Want2beMe
on 9/16/20 8:36 am
VSG on 08/17/20
Topic: How much should I be losing in 1 week?

I'm very disappointed I only lost 1 pound in 1 week. Shouldn't I be losing a lot more? I had VSG August 17 and lost 17 pounds in the first week. So why the slow progress now? Ugh!

hollykim
on 9/15/20 9:49 am - Nashville, TN
Revision on 03/18/15
Topic: RE: Has anyone had their thyroids removed after surgery
On September 14, 2020 at 8:20 PM Pacific Time, T. Aulds wrote:

I am 11 years out. Over the last 6 years I have regained 60 pounds.

after the loss of my dad 6 years I didn't eat. It is just as bad as eating to much I have found it. Plus in the last 2 years I have had 3 surgeries 2 3 months apart. Last August I had my whole thyroid removed due to 4 goiters that were growing rapidly. I have Hashimoto's. For the first 6 months they had the hardest time regulating my dosage for my meds. However I have been stable for about 6 months now. But no matter what I do I am not able to loose any weight. What am I doing wrong? Is there a trick to it I am not sure about?

not losing has to do with eating too much/eating the wrong foods. What does a days menu look like for you? Do you track and measure your meals?

 


          

 

hollykim
on 9/15/20 9:47 am - Nashville, TN
Revision on 03/18/15
Topic: RE: Rejected
On December 31, 1969 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, wrote:

since yo deactivated I hope you still see this reply.

binge eAting history is not a deterrent to having Wls. You will also need therapy to help with that but mostly you need a new surgeon, one who knows what he/she is talking about. Don't give up!

 


          

 

Dusty2018
on 9/15/20 7:54 am - Winamac, IN
Topic: RE: 4 years out.. advice please .. I need a breakthrough

Look up Dr. A at Endobariatrics....

He has a host of YouTube videos on Resleeving, slow weight lose, etc.....It could be that your sleeve isn't cut right and you possibly need to go for Sleeve to RNY to help you start losing again. Check him out. He's a very good Dr., concerned about his patients, they just love him! He says even if he didn't do your sleeve, you can still call his office with concerns and someone would speak with you. ?

(deactivated member)
on 9/14/20 1:22 pm
Topic: Rejected

Hi all,

I am absolutely devastated, I have been waiting three years for this day... to finally meet with the surgeon and hopefully get the surgery date. The surgeon told me that he has no idea how I made it this far in the process because I have a past history of binge eating. Which automatically disqualify me from the surgery for safety concerns. I just feel so defeated, I have done everything to prepare for this surgery. Even things that have not been asked of me. For example, I reached out and had my own psych evaluation done. I have already met with dietician three times, I'm working out with personal trainer 4 times a week and waking 5k on off days. I'm 27 years old and my life is only just beginning. I feel hurt.

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