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wannabhealthy45
on 7/7/09 1:34 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Complications with Sleeve?
Hi,

Thanks for responding :)

I did have the band, I'm one week away from my one year bandiversary and I've been stuck with no loss since Christmas.  Partially because of my food choices...partially because I have no restriction.  That being said, I just went this past weekend for my 6th fill and I think, I pray, I might finally have some restriction.  Not sure just yet but it feels a bit different this time.  Who knows, the band can be rather fickle..one day you feel restriction, the next...nothin!  LOL.  Anywho, I'm just trying to find out as much as I can about the sleeve right now.  I'm not ready to give up on my band just yet, but if in the future I decide to have a revision, at this point in my life, I seriously thinking about the sleeve.  I just want to educate myself as much as possible now..in case...I decide to go that route.

I'm so glad to hear that you are doing well with your sleeve and so are the people you know.  That is wonderful to hear :) :) :)

 

 

Band 7/13/08-419.5 lbs  VSG 9/3/09-346 lbs  DS 3/7/11 - 315 lbs   CW: 197

sande1ma
on 7/7/09 1:21 am - Wewoka, OK
Topic: RE: Complications with Sleeve?
Hi!  I had the sleeve on 6/29/2009 and have had no problems what so ever.  I noticed that you had the lap band... are you now considering the sleeve?

I have several friends that had the VGS, (that is why I decided to go with it) and have not had any problems either.
Janet R.
on 7/6/09 1:55 pm - Peoria, IL
Topic: RE: hypoglycemia - how low is low
How low is too low probably depends on how you are feeling when you are under 70. If you feel any symptoms of shakiness,headache, sweatiness, hunger..then you should probably treat your blood sugar by eating something like peanut butter. Don't eat something really sweet or you'll bring up your blood sugar just to crash low again later. Something with protein and a little carbs and fat will bring up your blood sugar but keep it up longer. I find a spoonful of peanut butter has me feeling better in about 15-20 mins.
To avoid lows, try eating a light snack between meals or whenever it is you become symptomatic before symptoms set in. Also, try to not eat too many carbs in one meal without balancing it with some protein. Caffeine also makes me crash faster. The worst thing is for me to eat pancakes with syrup and drink coffee.
Midmorning is a big crash time for me and that will just about do me in! Of course, now that I am post RNY I couldn't eat that anyway for other reasons, but I am speaking from experience priot to surgery. Now, I find balancing my protein and carbs at each meal helps prevent the onset of symptoms.

 

H.A.L.A B.
on 7/6/09 7:38 am
Topic: RE: reverse gastric bypass
People had it reversed.  not completely - but it is possible. But that usually means gaining all the weight back and then some...
To be able to do reversl - you would need to find an experianced surgeon to do that.  It is hard - but not impossible.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

wannabhealthy45
on 7/4/09 6:10 am - Canada
Topic: Complications with Sleeve?
Hi Everyone,

I'm trying to find out what the complications are that could happen after the sleeve?

Any info you can give would be very much appreciated...thanks :)

 

 

Band 7/13/08-419.5 lbs  VSG 9/3/09-346 lbs  DS 3/7/11 - 315 lbs   CW: 197

bigsteve454
on 7/3/09 6:49 pm - Easley, SC
Topic: RE: reverse gastric bypass

The surgeon who did my rny said it didnt need to be reversed maybey just reworked.Ikept losing weight no matter how hard I trried I went From 6"4" 535 lbs to 6'2" 174 pounds in 1 1/2 yrs. Surgeon was nonresponsive to my complaints and issues.Fainting,Leg swelling.tooth loss.hair loss.super thin fingernails getting weaker and weaker till they split way up into the bed which bleeds and hurts...Iwas admitted into the hospital in tulsa Oklahoma and spent my 2 yr anniversary in hospital had a pic line giving me nutrients and FAT 24/7 for two weeks before they would talk rework.I asked about a reversal and the dr in OK said he would rather leavethe rest of the surgery as it was done ...The first Dr. bypassed to much of my small bowel causing short gut disease also known as short bowel.The common channel was raised by 100cm.Ayear later I had a bowel kink then traveled to charleston and spoke to the head of bariatrics who told me in a warm caring scottish brouge.Once they cut across the nerves divide and staple the stomach You CANNOT REVERSE IT. He said even if you could get someonne to try it. All you would ever di is puke and puke and puke.you'd never be able to keep things down.I wish this type of surgery should be outlawed even the fellow who originally developed the technique says its side effects arent worth it.

mzbrighteyes
on 7/2/09 1:51 pm - Taos, MO
Topic: RE: Question
I don't know what it could be, but I seem to be following in your tracks. Three trips to ER/inpatient for IV fluids, two strictures dilated, a kidney stone, gallbladder sludge - all in five weeks since surgery. The chest pain is what keeps me from drinking and the throwing up any time I try food (only on stage two liquid diet). No right-sided pain though here.

I hope you find out something and I will let you know if I do here!
Jennifer

 
  
 
 
MirandaW1966
on 7/1/09 3:26 pm
Topic: RE: Unexplained Pain on Left Side
I was just released from the hospital yesterday after being admitted for sharp pain in my lower left abdomen.  I thought I had a kidney stone, I found out after a CT Scan that I had an obstruction in my bowel.  They admitted me and did several more tests including an upper and lower GI.  They discovered that I had an ulcer in my pouch that caused an opening in my old stomach - causing food to go into my old stomach and my pouch.  I'm on medication for the ulcer, but honestly am concerned about "what's next".  I pray that the ulcer will heal and all will go back to normal.  Any words of wisdom out there?  Please let me know if you have gone through this.
MirandaW1966
on 7/1/09 3:04 pm
Topic: RE: Ulcer & now a Fistula
Hi Anne,
I had my surgery in Oct. 2004 and have also just found out that I have the same problem, only I didn't know it had a name.  I'm very interested in any information that you or anyone else on this site can offer.  I have an excellent surgeon, but am extremely concerned for my health and need to know what our options are. 

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Miranda
MeagansMomma1122
on 7/1/09 11:59 am - Olympia, WA
Topic: RE: dental problems after surgery?
I had my surgery in 2004 and recently got dentures after my teeth literally rotted out of my mouth while I was pregnant with my daughter.  Like others have mentioned its an untold complication.  I later found out from the oral surgeon that it's quite common especially those who get pregnant, as the baby begins to take ALL our nutrients.  Luckily, I am currently on state insurance and because the dentures werre deemed needed they paid for them.  I know a friend of mine's husband recently had just his uppers done and only had to pay 1000 so 6000 seems steep, I would really look into several different places!  Dentures will make you feel 10 times better though, not only does my self esteem feel better but Im not constantly in mouth pain.
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