This used to bea very active forum but there was only one post since 2023. I guess we all graduated and are doing terrific with our weight loss and don't have any questions. I would like to know if there are any active support groups around the Phoenix area. We had a very active one on the west side but people moved away and no one wanted to head a support group so they disbanded. With my age I would rather have one during the daytime or on Saturday. I don't drive at night unless I absolutely have to.

I would also like to know about a plastic surgeon who do a panni surgery on someone who had RNY in 2006. I never had any trouble but lately that area is itchy, getting red and having some open sores because I can't stop scratching. They'd have to work on someone 74 years old also.

I'll check back to see if anyone pins me on here. Thanks for listening.

Ann

Because of an accident two years ago, I'm having some brain problems whi*****lude memory lapses and inability to remember things that were said or done recently.  My neurologist, Dr. Gorman, is recommending that I use the Exelon patch 4.6 mg which is the lowest dose available.  He thinks this will help get the chemicals in my brain to start to balance and help with the memory and other frontal executive brain problems.

My question is:  Can we use the patch since we have had RNY?  I could have taken the Exelon pill but there's lots of trouble with that for people's stomachs.    If you know the answer, please post it here or if you have an appointment with your doc, can you ask for me?  I'd really appreciate it.

Tina, this is very normal.  You've just undergond major surgery so you will be tired for a while.  As to the bloating, most of this is the air that was pumped into you so the doctor could see what he was doing better.  If you can get up and walk, it'll go away quicker.  Most of the people who just had the surgery seem to say the same thing but after a couple of weeks when you body is almost back to normal and you have more energy, then you'll be praising the surgery.  Just take it easy and get your protein in and try to walk even if it's just around the house doing laps.