Recent Posts
So I went to my surgeon's office for my annual check and to my surprise after my foot surgery I'm only 2 pounds down in a year. I'm struggling with GERD and I feel hungry all the time so she prescribed me omeprazole again and an appetite suppressant. I'm also going to be scheduled for an EGD they want to try the stredda procedure for the GERD but bcbs of Il doesn't cover the procedure. So unless i have Barrets esoesophogus I will not be considered for revision from sleeve to rny. I'm ok as long as I can get relief. I'm praying that the appetite suppressant works. I also started a new diet I'm shocked that she put 1100 to 1200 calories is that too many calories? I never counted calories but one time post op diet. I think it was like 800 to 900 per day.
Elia Maria Saenz
It has been awhile since my surgery. Can we sleevers now take tablet medications are do we still need to take capsules?
I have been taking tablets and capsules since the beginning ,nearly 10 yrs now, with no problem.
I'm not familiar with this rule and have been taking tablet medications before and after surgery with no adverse reactions.
It has been awhile since my surgery. Can we sleevers now take tablet medications are do we still need to take capsules?
B scram egg 2 slices of bacon and a package of grits.
L 3 inch steak and cheese Subway
D 3 oz tri tip and 1 Tbl of mixed veggies
S 10 almonds
S2 thinking about Braums frozen yogurt in a cup.
Its little after 6 30 so not sure if I wanna do snack 2 or not, means I will have to go get. LOL
Hey :)
VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)
Hey stranger
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.
Hi
I had VSG with Dr. Alvarez a few months ago. If you take any meds, take them with you. Once you are approved and the nurse coordinator sends you the packet of what to expect and what you need to do before coming. If you call her, she will answer any questions. The morning of surgery they took blood, a chest x-ray, and weight. I was nervous too but really had nothing to worry about.
My trip went very smoothly and couldn't ask for better service. I'm very happy with my experience.
I am planning on having gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Alvarez at Endobariatric. Based on my medical history they do not require any testing with my PCP before heading down for surgery.
They will of course do pre-op tests the day before surgery to make sure I am clear, but to ease my mind I would like to have testing done here in the US before traveling all the way there in case my test results do not come back clear.
I was planning on seeing my doctor for a physical with bloodwork, but are there any other specific tests I should ask for? Thanks in advance!
since you are having the sleeve have you ever had trouble with acid reflux also known as GERD?
If so , please be aware that VSG can make it worse.
