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The way the sleeve is formed causes reflux in people who do not have it and increases it in people who already have it. The RNY usually cures reflux.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I rarely had them when I was in weight loss phase for the reasons the above posters mentioned. I have them now occasionally (in maintenance) - mostly when I travel. I usually have one in my purse as well in case I'm in a situation where I have no options - although that's pretty rare. A bar can sit in my purse for quite awhile before it's "needed". Twice a day is too much - esp when you're still in weight loss mode. They have a lot of calories, and there are much better ways of getting protein.
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
I went to a few post-op support meetings at my surgeon's clinic in the beginning, but I found this site (OH) to be much more helpful - largely because it was daily support rather than monthly. Like Grim, I'm on here almost every day and have been for about five years. It helps me to keep my head in the game.
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
I went to my surgeon's local support group for a year or so. It help ed. But they changed the format and it lost mist of its appeal. And there were more preops attending, and no one further out, and it was no longer worth the time.
I log on MFP every day, and it's very helpful. And I'm here, every day. Its been a key part of my success.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Did you attend groups? Use this site? something else?
A lot of it depends on your insurance requirements, and your ability to get preop things completed. I knew I wanted to shoot for September/October for my surgery. I started in late May, and my insurance required 3 RD visits spaced over 90 days, as well as psych, PCP approval, Cardiology approval, Chest X-Ray, blood work, GI approval and Upper endoscopy, as well as no weight gain during the process. I have Aetna. I had surgery October 7th. I could have concieveably had surgery a little sooner, but Cardiology took a while for some reason. They wanted a lot of tests, even after the Cardiologist confirmed my heart was perfect. It seemed excessive, but better safe than sorry. Because my BMI was over 50, I also had to consult with Vascular Surgery about an IVC filter to prevent blood clots post op. That was my physician's requirement though, not the insurances. Good luck on your journey!
Hi! I'm having a VSG on 11/26th in Mexico and wanted to know how bad the acid reflux is for those of you. I already have reflux and can't imagine it getting worse than what it can be. Someone suggested getting a bypass done instead, but I don't feel that should be the sole reason for getting a bypass done. Can anyone relate or talk about their experience?
I saw my doctor and he ran some tests to rule out any issues with my insides. He said it wasn't my spleen the spleen is further back from the stomach.
Hi, yes it's due to the acid reflux I was supposed to have a revision. I just found out that I have esophagitis, I had an endoscopy done a few years ago & my doctor emailed me to let me know I have that and it's up to me to decide what I need to do.
