shelbys mom

Im so confused!! I was going to get the sleeve, but im very concerned about acid reflux, and being on the meds. I have had gerd for years, and have been on med for all of that time. Just read an article how peopme are getting kidney disease from acid reflux meds. I know they put u on these,after the sleeve. I dont have a tremendous amout of weight to lose, about 75 ibs or so. Any thought on this? Do they even do bypass id you have less weight to lose? I will be seeing the surgeon the end of the month. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I just read a blog about Many people getting kidney disease after taking prescribed acid reflux meds. Im in the process of gastric sleev surgery, and have been on these meds for years. I know,reflux is a side effect of the surgey, and patients,are put on these med after surgery. Has anyone had kidney disease or heard of this?? Now Im second guessing surgery. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Joanne1122I just read,an blog on FB about NEXIUM and other anti acid meds that are causing disease. Person ,after person wrote,about having taken reulux reflexmeds and now have kidney disease. I know after the sleeve surgery they put you on these med. Im in the process for the surgery and now am scared to death. So i would talk to you kidney doctor first. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I would think milk shakes are a no. Check with doctor. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Not quite sure, but qute sure milkshakes wpuld be a no. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I have a bmi of 34, but also have high blood pressure. So the HBP is the comorbidity that is qualifing me for the sleeve. Here in Mi. The bmi must be 35 with no comorbidities. I dont think you families situation will help.could you self pay? I would inquire with your insurance carrier. Good luck Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Tikie, hi, you sre a bit,ahead of me, im goi g for my physchogist appt, on 8/18, then the surgeon consult on 8/31. I. 57 and quite nervous , but more tired of the weight and helth issues. Would love to keep in touch and follow your progress. Good luck to you and keep in touch. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Queenbeebee, did they give u volteren gel??? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Wow you look fabulous!!!! How long did it take you to get to this point ( 2nd pic)? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Wow, awesome!!! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I have not heard this question talked about, but I cant imagine not drinking with or after a meal. How hard has that been for you all? Did you get use to it quickly? This seems very hard to me. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

What exactly is the mini grastic bypass? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@Kristal ann Kiester, what exactly is the DS? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

What exactly is the mini gastric bypass? Is it for people that need to loose less weight? Never heard of this. Is it new? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Caseycat7, so glad you are better, continued peayers for you. Keep us posted on how your doing. Hopefully you are on the road to recovery, and all that is behind you. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for your encouraging post. Very reassuring, after hearing all the other posts. That was probably your Psych Eval. Therapy/Counseling can be very helpful if you have a good therapist. I found therapy much more helpful than nutrition (although that was because I knew most of what the NUT had to say already). @@TracyBar - I'd recommend counseling if you can find a good psychologist familiar with Bariatric Surgery and emotional eating. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

What about vitiam Patches. That might work better for you. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Are you kidding????? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I have experienced that. I had it without the surgery. I think believe its acid reflux related. It is very scary, i also felt like I was choking. I jumped up out of bed and took a small sip of Water. Scared the geck out of me. Talj to your doctor about it. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Keep us posted on your journey. Prayers for you. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Wow, i feel so bad for you. You are in my prayers,No more complications in JESUS name. Keep us posted please. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I was also refered to HF detroit, not that particular doc though. Did you have any problems? , swallowing, acid reflex?? Any info woyld be,appreciated Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Hi shelbys mom - I have had no problems at nearing 3 years post-op. No regrets either. Never an issue with swallowing and since I had surgery, I have no longer experienced acid reflux (which I had pretty bad prior). I am currently 8 months pregnant and still to this day have had NO heartburn. Up until I became pregnant, I had no issues maintaining my weight loss. Now I am gaining for the baby, but mine has been totally within normal range and I am confident I will be able to lose it once baby arrives. Any further questions, don't hesitate to reach out! Always happy to discuss VSG! Thank you. This is all good to hear. Dr carlin was one doc thar was reffered to me, also dr. GAWNAU. Have u heard of him? I,think he is dr. Carlins partner, not sure. Im 57 and a bit scared, my bmi is 34, which mt ibsurance say 35 and up. However I have high BP, the beginnings od arthritis in my knees. So no regrets??? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Yes, Dr. Genaw is another surgeon who works alongside Dr. Carlin, and from my understanding, he and Dr. Carlin are both very equal and competent when it comes to performing this surgery. I chose Dr. Carlin just by chance, so I cannot speak on Dr. Genaw's personality. I just know that Dr. Carlin had excellent bedside manner and he was very encouraging throughout the entire process. So I would imagine Dr. Genaw would be similar. My starting weight was 311 lbs and I got down to 165 lbs which I easily maintained for 2.5 years. I'm hoping once I have my baby I can get back to that weight. But being three years post-op, my stomach is still pretty tight and I can only eat small portions of food; so this tells me that Dr. Carlin performed the surgery very well! But as I tell everyone, this surgery is no easy way out. People do have complications (albeit rare), and not everyone sees awesome results. I feel like my success was a result of me researching for almost a year, understanding what was expected of me, and also a result of having such a great surgeon. I knew that I still had to put in the work in order for this procedure to be a success. I personally know people who have had this surgery and thought they would just lose weight and they could continue to eat the foods they ate prior. Sadly, these people have regained quite a bit, if not all of their weight back and are very unhappy. No matter what your age, you have to go into this with an open mind and be willing to change everything about your lifestyle; the way you eat and the way you live. Do you have a surgery date yet? Or are you still waiting on insurance approval? Have been approved. I have the psychological appt on 8/18 then appt with Dr. GANAW on,the 31st. Ecxited, and nervous Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Im having Ganaw, his partner. I hear good thi ga about both. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

What about Ganaw, or Carlin from henry ford. Im have Dr Ganaw. I hear they are both excellent. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App