Justoperated

I am five years post op too. I took vitamins only for first year. I have checked my levels every 6 months or so and they are normal. I do take vitamins but not regularly. Haven’t had gallstones but I guess it because I did not loose that much.

I am 5 years out now, the first few weeks it was explosive diarrhea and then constipation that lasted for year or so but went away after that. For me, the issue was after the period of diarrhea when I really had to hold myself, I developed high sphincter tone and was unable to relax. Had to constantly take laxatives to keep a soft consistency. Over passage of time, tone returned to normal and have no issues now.

Flares will be treated more or less the same way. Just make sure you are in remission at time of surgery. Some people claim that surgery can “unmask” Lupus and hence might flare Lupus, but, such instances are so rare that IMO that’s just a chance. Needless to say that you will keep your Rheumatologist on board.

Let her go man.

It’s been a little more than 5 years that I had sleeve. I started at 225 lbs and went to a minimum of 145lbs. Then had some weight gain and peaked around 163lbs at 2 years mark. Since then I have been vigilant and last three years been 155Lbs with a couple of pounds variation.

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You don't even look like the same person, congratulations.

Keeping it inconspicuous has become an issue now. With the fat gone from my thighs and tummy, it has bulged out and have to try to keep it behind the crease. I choose my under wears more carefully now, as certain designs keep it in the middle.