Dentist says I need teeth extracted.....

Bbwgirl44
on 9/25/18 2:32 pm

My Dentist says I need teeth extracted because of decay from previous VBG.

I am in the process of getting a revision to RNY, possibly in 6-8 weeks. My question is should I have my teeth extracted now, or after RNY?

Thanks

Teresa G.
on 9/25/18 2:54 pm

VSG on 06/07/18 with

I don't understand how VBG causes tooth decay. I'm not sure exactly what VBG is...

Did you take your supplements (including calcium) as directed?

Teresa (WA State)

VSG on June 7, 2018 (At age 59)
Start of Program (1-1-18): 303 n Surgery Weight: 260 n CW (10-16-18): 203.4 n GW: 175 (first goal)

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 9/26/18 8:43 am

RNY on 08/05/19

On September 25, 2018 at 9:54 PM Pacific Time, TessieLoo wrote:

I don't understand how VBG causes tooth decay. I'm not sure exactly what VBG is...

Did you take your supplements (including calcium) as directed?

If someone has calcium deficiency after (any) bariatric surgery, it can lead to tooth decay.

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Laura in Texas
on 9/26/18 11:07 am

RNY on 09/17/08

Also the VBG is notorious for causing acid reflux and vomiting, which can lead to tooth decay.

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

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Bbwgirl44
on 9/25/18 3:03 pm

I had weight loss surgery 20 years ago...VBG be is Vertical Banded Gastroplasty.....basically old school stomach stapling!

Bbwgirl44
on 9/25/18 3:06 pm

....and no I didn't take vitamins or calcium.....I should have though

MarinaGirl
on 9/26/18 9:19 am

Are you planning on taking vitamins before and after RNY, and to confirm appropriate amounts with labwork at least once a year?

Bbwgirl44
on 9/26/18 9:32 am

Oh yes!!! I am older and wiser now! I am committed to make this a change for life! I have already started the vitamins!

Citizen Kim
on 9/25/18 3:27 pm - Castle Rock, CO

RNY on 07/27/04

Just get them out now. Take the antibiotics too!

Proud Feminist, Atheist, LGBT friend, and Democratic Socialist

Citizen Kim
on 9/25/18 3:29 pm - Castle Rock, CO

RNY on 07/27/04

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