Question:
Has anyone had their pouch redone ?

Hi.I am 22 months post-op and I lost 136 lbs but it seems that I haven't lost anything sense around December of last year..Instead I have noticed that I am gaining and this is very frustrating to me.I am taking my vitamins and calicum chews even 2 iron pills a day, I have began walking around 2-4 miles 3 times a week..Sunday i walked 6 1/2 miles. I am wondering if I might been gaining muscles..So I was wondering if I should or could have my stomach pouch re-stapled ??? If I could can it be done Lipo or would it have to be an open surgery??? I would appreciate anyones Opinion and looking forward to read your posts...thnx so muc up front..    — Birgit T. (posted on April 22, 2003)

April 22, 2003
You mentioned calcium chews.... make sure you are getting calcium citrate you'll have much better absorption. They have done some studies that show calcium/magnesium intake helps with weightloss. <p> Take Care, Be Well, Be Happy!
   — John T.

April 22, 2003
I'm guessing that protein drinks might help, and ral calcium, for starters. Are you taking your iron with C, but away from anything else? And then finally, have you had your mechanics checked, like for SLD or fistual, some such? Something that might cause your body to be getting more out of your food than you have in the past?
   — vitalady