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Hello everyone. I once went to get a consultation with a weight loss surgeon who told me that because I have Sjogren's syndrome I could not get weight loss surgery because I would not be able to keep food down. I have been reading some of the other stories here and it seems that some people with Sjogren's have had surgery. Does anyone out there have Sjogren's with RA, fibromyalgia and type 2 diabetes? I am wondering if because of the combo of diseases I have I cannot have the surgery. I wish you all sucess in your weight loss journey I know it is even harder when you have pain all the time with these diseases.
Your body needs nutrition but I know this is a hard thing to process. The NJ won't be pleasant but it will be bearable. If your surgeon plans on placing a jtube (peg), have they discussed the surgery and recovery with you? Please make sure that you understand that. Recovery can be a bit rough but it gets better. Make sure you have a pain management and aftercare/home health supply plan in place before surgery. I have a GJ tube, (my second one since bariatric surgery; my first tube failed and had to be resited). I have had unexpected infection and pneumonia after each one. I am not sure why but probably because my immune system is shot. They also try to clean out scar tissue while in there. My body has produced way too much scar tissue, which is what led to a lot of my issues after surgery. It just happens that way for some of us. There are some good groups on Facebook for people who use feeding tubes. They are a great way to get an idea of the scope of experiences with feeding tubes. Hang in there. You will feel better with nutritional rehabilitation from a brain standpoint but there is a learning curve to tubes so I would advise trying to stay ahead of it in a few support groups. That is where you will find a lot of real life meets the road answers.
should i post the link? im not trying to sell anything. I just took action, did my research. Its not a magic button but in conjunction with the diet the clinic provided me with, and with the other instructions it was literally my life saver.
What helps me is attending Weigh****cher's meetings and following their points plan. Also weighing every day.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Hey everyone. My name is Matt. I live in Boston and I am 36. I was obese from 25 to 34 when I started looking at my options. Either die like this or do something about it. I thought I needed surgery but I came across this site. I was 320 pounds in 2019. Today I am just under 200. Its been an amazing journey. I really wanted to share this with other people because it has literally changed my life, and so much more. I can finally see life without depression goggles on. I hope this helps someone and if it does please please please let me know. I know how miserable it can be when youre in the thick of it, but there is a solution. At least for me. Love you guys and be well!
so what are you trying to sell here?
From my personal experience I can say have her look at her vitamins .
i can't explain why I'm rebellious with it but I've had SUCH a hard time forcing vitamins down .
Taking them properly makes me feel so much better but I stop .... and then my health quickly and very seriously deteriorates.
Hey everyone. My name is Matt. I live in Boston and I am 36. I was obese from 25 to 34 when I started looking at my options. Either die like this or do something about it. I thought I needed surgery but I came across this site. I was 320 pounds in 2019. Today I am just under 200. Its been an amazing journey. I really wanted to share this with other people because it has literally changed my life, and so much more. I can finally see life without depression goggles on. I hope this helps someone and if it does please please please let me know. I know how miserable it can be when youre in the thick of it, but there is a solution. At least for me. Love you guys and be well!
Did anyone had difficult with your excess skin, for me since I lost 200 lbs my stomach hangs down to my knees that makes it hard for me to walk and enjoy life
Hi,
I have edema in my legs to I have no idea how I got it but my vascular surgeon said it's most likely due to my weight as well. He had told me to get bariatric surgery so I made an appointment to speak to a doctor about that surgery. Plus I'm also getting lumbar spine surgery and I gotta be fit for that too. And knee surgery all they said due to my weight as well as an injury I got in a slip and fall accident. I want to know if edema goes away it's so ugly haven't worn shorts in years and it's made me really depressed and unhappy.
let me know if u find out about that please. Good luck
