Question:
10 years post op and gaining weight.

I am thinking of a revision after all these years because I have gone from 190 up to 240. This is scary. I feel like a fat person again    — randy S. (posted on March 26, 2006)

March 26, 2006
randy: at 5'9 and 245, Im mo, sorry, but you qualify, my goal is 160, check out the DS forum , bcbshorizon is ds friendly, I wish i had picked them durring verizon open period, now im still fighting aetna.
   — walter A.

March 26, 2006
Is there alot of flatulance with the DS. I am also very afraid of the malabsorption. Not being able to absorb calcium seems to be very serious problem with the ds patients. Any feedback??
   — randy S.

March 26, 2006
Do not give up! It is really about getting rid of an obese mind...from 327 to 125 I did it...I also fell off the wagon with struggles of an obese mind not taking control...Now I have been teachable to learn about Nutritional suplmentation... It saved me from being mal nourished and now I am a personal trainer and love my new life... I started gaining back much weight...from 198 to 125, i am now back in control and a figure competitor...check out my plastic surgion web site I am procedure of the month, www.cosmetic surgery.cc. click on my picture in the blue suit and see my storyy with before and after or scroll down to the bottom of my page on obesityhelp.com. Please email me if you would like to talk! or call 386-672-1996 Celeste Momin PS...also understand, Dr Lawrence is a great surgion, but I did the rest of the work learning new behavior adn getting the best nutrition possible for me and my "FAT BRAIN: The taste is the best and I buy wholesale! I would love to share.... get your attention back on track! Do not give up...we only have a tool, it is up to us to make this life long journey work!
   — shakeyourweight

March 27, 2006
Have you had your mechanics checked? It's certianly possible your antique surgery has broken down. Staple line disruption (SLD) is very common among us 90's people. It is not automatically YOU, since you were successful for 10 yrs. Check your mechanics before you blame yourself. Get with other long termers and compare notes. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG
   — vitalady

March 27, 2006
Dear Randy, If you get a revision now. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO 10 YEARS LATER? I think you need to work on your issues before you get a revision. I am an old timer just like you. I understand what you may be facing. I have maintain my weight loss but it is hard work not with the food but with the emotion and the life issues. Would you like to talk email me [email protected]
   — Dani96

March 30, 2006
TO RANDY ST.I THINK YOU SHOULD GET A REVISION DO NOT GIVE UP ON ANYHING JUST PRAY AND THINK FOR THE BETTER AND NOT THE WORSED.FROM AIMEEC. IN NEW JERSEY
   — BABYPRINCESS

April 14, 2006
Randy, I thought about a revision for about 3 years and finally did it. It turns out that my staples had come undone. My doctor requested the scope test, I think it was called endoscopy given by a gastroenterologist. I was relieved to find out that gaining my weight back was not all my fault.
   — szelop

January 25, 2009
Randy are you have head battles?
   — ecullum

February 25, 2009
Randy, I'm 8 years post RNY op and calcium has never been a problem. Probably because I love cheese as a snack. My problem is iron deficient anemia. If you take the Calcium tablets one at night and one in the morning you won't have any calcium problems. Remember a regualr body only absorbs 600mgs at a time. Take magnesium supps to to help with the absorption.
   — corpdiva2005

March 21, 2012
what drs in ny do the revision surgery
   — MARY H.

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