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Mexico surgery solutions has partnered with us in order to increase our patient outreach. Ask to speak to Rick, he is a former sleever, and a good friend. We thoroughly endorse Mexico surgery solutions and can account for their validity. I will be happy to speak to anyone regarding Mexico surgery solutions. I wish you the best of luck looking for your surgery.

Best,

Dr. JSA

I agree with twoboys..., and with kelly as well. Don't spend too much money on products. The BEST thing to do is keep it out of the sun. Other than that, Vitamin E can also help.

Hope this helps,

Unfortunately, this does sound like a slip. Do not feel down...it might not be at all. To confirm, you will most likely have a barium swallow. Hopefully you have nothing to worry about.

It can very well be the high liquid intake, but do not disregard it!

Beware if your:

• Evacuations are copious
• Evacuations smell 'more' than normal
• Evacuations last more than 48hrs

If you experience any of this, head to your PCP.

If your surgeon is in the Mexico you can use: www.checkmydr.com

If in the USA: I would start in the American College of Surgeons

This does look somewhat like an infection. Make sure you are washing the wound with soap and Water. If needed, you will probably go on another round of antibiotics. A few questions:

• If you pinch the area is there a large amount of drainage?
• Does it smell bad?
• Have you had a fever?

I usually tell my patients to wash daily with soap and Water. Did you do this?

If you have any questions...let me know.

Best,

Dr. JSA

I agree with all the sleevers...taking Omeprazole (20mg) 15min to 30min before your meal should do the trick. Take this dose twice a day and you should feel much better. You SHOULD NOT take more than 40mg of Omeprazole per day. I have always prescribed this regimen to my patients and it works perfectly.

Let me know how this works out for you!!

Best,

Dr. JSA

I have seen all kinds of variants in this one. There are the 100% supporters that almost bring out the pom-poms, and then there are the negative spouses that do nothing but try to look at the things that go wrong or that can go wrong because of the surgery.

The bottom line is that you have to find a 'formula' that works for you. If that means spending some time with a support group, then so be it. Other patients of mine have gone to group therapy (which I STRONGLY recommend). If you are having trouble/issues with your spouse, you can run this idea by him. I always tell my patients that THEY have to adjust to the world, not the other way around. If you do the latter, then you just set yourself up for disappointment.

Best of luck,

Dr. JSA

I wish you the best of luck in your journey!

"What are they gonna do...put your tummy back in?" That definitely gave me a good laugh! I agree that this was definitely a questionable thing for them to do. Oh well...look at the bright side: At this time tomorrow you will be on the road to the 'new you'!

I hope all goes well!

Hey there...after adjusting a band, a possible side effect is inflammation around the area where the band is placed. As a result, this might be the reason you are vomiting If this is the case, you will be ok in no time.

Then there's the other scenario which our fellow 'sleevers' have described so well...they are getting good at this!! If this is the case, then definitely go to you physician.

Keep us posted.

Patience is key here...your body is adjusting to all the 'stress' it went through after the surgery. Little by little your body will adjust and the pounds will start dropping. Stick to your diet regimen and everything will eventually fall into place...no pun intended

Dr. JSA

Hi peacequeen...

A couple of things. First off, if your doctor said this after a full examination, then listen to him/her. Some patients are very set on a specific surgery even though it is not for them.

Second: I am a strong advocate of the VSG. The procedure has evolved so much since its entrance in the WLS market, that it is now a very safe and effective way to help patients lose weight. Once mastered, the technique is very safe, given the fact that the anatomy of the area is quite predictable.

Lastly, if you are definitely sure you want to go through a procedure, surround yourself by people who have done this (aka this forum!!). Ask as many questions and ask some more unitl you are satisfied and are 110% sure you know what you want and what is best for you.

Best of luck,

Dr. JSA

PLEASE have someone with you and convince them to drive. I would NOT let one of my patients drive the day after surgery.

Haha...patients always give us a funny look when we smell wounds. Ahhhh the wonders of medicine!

I am glad you went to the ER because what you mentioned are classical symptoms of a heart attack (MI). Now that they have discarded that, what you may have experienced is pain from the 'chest' (endotracheal) tube that is inserted during anesthesia. If that is the case, this pain will subside if you give it a little time. If this pain persists, and/or it gets worse, go to the ER again, or at least notify your surgeon.

I hope you get better...

Here is something I posted on another thread which may be of help: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/130212-pain-on-left-side-after-major-sneeze-day-7/page__p__1616147__fromsearch__1#entry1616147

I agree with the others. You definitely need to see your doctor. First thing I would do is a barium swallow, and most likely some blood tests. What you have is called dysphagia and definitely can turn into a serious complication.

Best of luck,

How long ago were you sleeved?

It is definitely a good idea to take your supplements. You can start by taking half of your Multivitamin dose (if possible). I recommend this to my patients because this prevents you from producing 'expensive urine'. In other words, you will not be urinating the excess Vitamins and minerals. If you take half of the dose in the powder/tablet the other half should come from your diet. If your doctor has prescribed the full dose, then by all means take it.

The 'burping' and the stomach 'rumbles' are completely normal. They are part of the adaptation the body is going through after the surgery.

This is definitely an infection. Make sure you are washing the wound with soap and Water. You will probably go on another round of antibiotics. A few questions:

1. If you pinch the area is there a large amount of drainage?
2. Does it smell bad?
3. Have you had a fever?
4. Did ALL your stitches come out 8-10 days post-op?

It is very likely to be postponed. If your fever continues to rise it will definitely be postponed. Your doctor will make the final call, but sometimes postponing a surgery is not a bad idea.

Spoiltmom,

My advice is to ask your doctor for an alternative medication. You are spot on, on the fact that these tablets cannot be modified. Make sure you tell your physician about your 'problem' swallowing. Ideally you want a tablet that is breakable into parts. An example of this is clonazepam. Patients are able to break them into fourths and this reduces the dose and the negative side effects quite a bit.

There are always options.

Best,

Dr. JSA

Your port is most likely located on your left side. As a result, sneezing, and anything that contracts your abdominal muscles will cause some discomfort. This is a normal symptom. When we attach a port to your tissues (aponeurosis-tissue that covers muscles), it tends to irritate a bit causing this discomfort.

This will go away if you give it some time.

Best,