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With the DS, you'll need to take vitamins and supplements for the rest of your life to ensure you get enough nutrients, as the procedure reduces nutrient absorption. Discuss a solid plan with your healthcare provider and a nutritionist to stay on top of this. Geometry Dash Lite
Hello, It's been a long while since I've been back on this forum.
I have afib and the older I've gotten, the worse it is. Now comes the time I need to start anticoagulation therapy. My doc prescribed Pradaxa, but the pharmacy says that's a no go for people with Bariatric surgery. I asked her if she was familiar with the DS procedure and if it was a factor in whether or not Pradaxa can be used. She did not know. I'm wondering if anyone here might have any information. Or some kind of online medical reference for this.
I cannot ask my surgeon as he retired in 2010. My surgery was in 2008.
Thank you in advance.
on 12/26/24 10:19 am
Hi, thank you for responding...crazy time of year!
My surgeon is still in practice as far as I know; though he has moved out of state. My GI appointment was moved up thankfully so now I'll be going in on the 27th. Hopefully I will get answers sooner rather than later. I do think like you said that it could possibly be unrelated to the DS - I have had issues with other things that sadly are related to aging 
I will keep you updated...hope you have a happy holiday season!
DS Surgery with Fernando Bonanni, Abington, PA 12/26/07
TT, Lift and Implants with Dr. Christian Kauffman, Danville, PA 5/12/17
My heart wrestles in a kilt
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Duodenal Switch/Lap -- Drs. Alfons Pomp & Michel Gagner - New York City
4/4/05: 265 lbs/BMI: 45.6
4/11/05: 256 lbs/BMI: 43.9 (date of surgery)
7/27/08: Gallbladder Removed
I just did this... My sleeve was 7 years ago and I'm 4 days out from the DS... I will say that since your stomach isn't "broken" I do have a bit of hunger but I know that the output of my stomach isn't yet right so I have to wait for the weeks to actually eat anything (other than protein shakes and sugar free jello)... But so far so good. It's only a couple of weeks after all...
on 12/16/24 10:41 am
Thank you! Did you have low blood pressure with your symptoms?
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 12/16/24 10:40 am
Thank you, and maybe? I don't think there's supposed to be much resurgence for that disease but it's all new! Doctor swapped some meds around and offered to reverse my surgery to see if that helps. Think I'll try medication swaps over more surgery. :)
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
I totally get how nerve-wracking it can be in a new relationship when you're still figuring out how to handle these personal things. Honestly, humor has been my go-to. One time, I just laughed and told my partner to "prepare for the apocalypse" before heading to the bathroom. That quick laugh really eased the tension for both of us. Communication is important, even about awkward stuff--just being upfront about your body's quirks will help him see this as no big deal. We all have our "thing," and relationships that last are built on rolling with each other's quirks.
If you're looking to get away for some stress-free bonding (with bigger bathrooms!), exploring a spot like Westgate River Ranch Resort with River Country amenities might take the edge off and give you both a fun focus.
