Recent Posts
Hi,
I'm a James K Weber patient who had a VBG in 2001. Oh how I wish I'd had an RNY.
Scheduled for a revision on Aug 6 to a RNY after all these years.
Does anyone know if this group still meets? The groups page shows there is a meeting the fourth Monday of each month. I RSVP'd and asked to join the group but have received no response. I am just starting this journey and would love to join a local group. Thanks!
My second nine years were far easier than my first nine. During my first nine, I went back to school, earning two grad degrees, then started an academic career. I always took all my supplements as prescribed, and followed up with lab testing as ordered. However, at the time, knowledge about the supplements/doses needed to keep RNY patients healthy was not what it is today. And my experiences with deficiencies helped build that knowledge. Vitamin D and iron were the biggest deficiencies I dealt with, although vitamin E may have contributed to my health issues as well. Very high stress levels didn't help much - for me, higher stress levels = less absorption of nutrients from food and supplements.
Long story short, other than iron deficiency, for which I require infusions, I have had no major deficiencies. I have figured out what I need to be healthy, both food- and supplement-wise, so things have been much smoother, health-wise. Despite some interesting turns, my career progress and related stress level have eased significantly over the past nine years as well. During the past couple of years, I have been healthier and felt better than ever.
Elena
What do my next 9 years look like? Have you had any unexpected long term complications?
I'm some 18 years out, and always looking for people to connect with!
Elena
Dr Oh assisted with both my surgeries 18 years ago. When I nearly died from complications after my second surgery, he helped get me through the crisis.
I am sorry to hear that he has retired, even though I know many, if not most surgeons retire relatively young - the schedule is very physically demanding. I wish him the best, and hope he finds fulfilling things to do in retirement.
Elena
I had my LGB in March of 2011 and the weight loss was great and I was heading towards my goal weight of 160 lbs. Well, that was a little over 2 years ago and now my weight is stuck at 180-185 lbs. I exercise 5 days out of the week for 45 min. and I eat healthy foods like fruit, veggies, yogurt and cheese. I avoid carbs and meat (I can not stomach meat except for chicken) but the weight is not dropping so now I am trying to find out if any of you had to have a second surgery (using Military TRICARE Insurance and/or Madigan Army Medical Center) to make the pouch smaller?
I still need to have a tummy tuck done but that has to wait until we get back to WA next year since the Army Base we are stationed at does not have a Hospital that offers surgeries, only a clinic. Yes I could go to an outside surgeon but I rather have the surgery done at Madigan Army Medical Center since I know and trust them.
I would appreciate any information on a second surgery option (is it covered by Insurance, how to apply etc.). Thank you for all your help!
I wasn't around nine years ago, but welcome back!
I have a basement but don't dwell in it full time.