Jackhamptons

Saw the Dr. Today and he said perhaps I should reconsider the sleeve and go with the gastric bypass cause I have a history of acid reflux. He stated they have seen roughly 30% of people have worse acid reflux afterwards. Even with my current treatment of nexium I would still have problems perhaps. Can you all tell me how you are progressing and do any of you have worse acid reflux? I went in there with my mind set on sleeve and now he has me worried. Thanks Jack

How's the pain ?

I haven't had surgery, but I am thinking about it. I can tell you I take nexium everyday and never have heartburn any more. It is really good stuff.

Great job!

Dr. Maremma and Dr. Koppman are in St. Augustine and Orlando Florida. I wanted to see if anyone has any experience with them? Thanks

Anyone have to do a one month pre-op diet? My surgeon was thinking that's what I will have to if I decide to go with surgery. I guess my high bmi

Has anyone done any reasearch or spoken to their Dr. on why bariatric patients may be more likely to have alcohol issues? I have alcoholism in the family... And it kind if scares me to hear that. Is it it just the replacement of a food addiction with something else perhaps?

It just freaks me out unfortunately. I will ask the dr and see what they say. Hopefully no or at least tell me no and then do it. How is everyone's progress? I have been contemplating this surgery for a while... I am a big guy and the doctor told me perhaps a month pre- op diet. I think I have decided I need to do it ... Just nerve racked like everybody else out there.

Hey guys kind insignificant question, but I was wondering if you have to get a catheter with this surgery?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViZO-QMHTl0?rel=0

This is what my surgeon wants to do... Sorry all if i confused you. It is one incision in the belly button area.

http://www.transenterix.com/gastric-sleeve.php

How was the pain level with the spider? Any problems? Good stories to share about it?

Awesome progress Frank. Your Story makes me want to move on with this process. I stopped it after the consult and after my insurance said it would be covered. I just have a big fear of it and also a fear of not being there for my new son and wife. What did you tell people when they ask about your weight loss? I would tall family but don't think I would tell co- workers... Also do you work out a ton now?

This might sound ignorant, but do you have any phantom pains? Does the pain and nausea go away let's say after a month?