allies journey

Look at revision surgery from lapband.There maybe a forum for it. Good luck Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Frust8, Your doing an amazing job and your so supportive of everyone on this forum. My favorite part so is going from a 22w-24w to a 12/14 ladies jeans and not struggle to get in them. Going from a 2x to a L in blouses and all the compliments from my family. It's hard for me to see the difference although 87lbs is about half of what I want to lose. But I will accomplish this, I can do this and one day I am going to look in the mirror and say I got this!!! Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Melody is the duodenal switch the same as the RNY?? I'm waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY revision after the sleeve 2 1/2'years ago.My acid reflux disease has gotten so much worse than it was before the sleeve surgery. How many days of all liquids are you having to do?? Hope you are doing great. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Definitely talk to the nutritionist because it's overwhelming when you first start. But definitely do it by the stages in the binder that they should of given you before surgery. Good luck with your journey and remember that you have a lot of support here and we're more than happy to help. We're all going through virtually the same thing give or take. Keep your chin up and on your goal. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Kanoodlebug, I don't think I would wait go to ER or urgent care. They may be able to at least do xrays to make sure that you have no blockages and put you in contact with a great Bariatric specialist. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

WTG Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Your probably vitamin deficient some where.You may need to see a dermatologist or get a Vitamin profile done. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I always had thin as in paper thin nails. I started Biotin before my surgery never realized how much it would help with my nails. They just got super hard and long. I never lost my hair at all. I was sleeved October 2016. Recently all my nails started breaking bad and all the way to the quick. Very painful and ugly. I just realized that I have not been taking my normal amount of biotin.i was taking 10,000 mg 2xs a and the last bottle I bought was only 5,000 and I forget to take them. I truly believe that is my issue. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hopefully you are doing well from the surgery. Good luck with your journey Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'd contact the surgeon, better safe than sorry. Good luck Marine Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Mikell, First congratulations on your weight loss. I have lost 87 from sleeve and hoping for approval for the RNY revision asap because my reflux is killing me. Anyway my arms are like BAT wings flapping in the air. I absolutely hate it and my biggest fear was excessive skin just hanging off me. Actually some pretty bad nightmares about the extra skin just lagging behind my body as I vwalk. Thank God I haven't and hopefully don't get to that point. Lol Anyway yeah I feel ya!! Still another 90 lbs i have to loose so if you find any answers please share them. Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Ramp up your exercise routine if possible or change it to something different. Like if you normally just walk do some workout videos, get out and garden,mow your grass just to change it up some. Sounds like your body is in a routine and it is happy with it. Just some thoughts!! Good luck Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have no problem with hair loss but started taking biotin supplements before my surgery and I take 10,000 2xs a day and my nails are hard as a rock(used to be paper thin)..Definitely great for your nails. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh yeah I am now off meds for diabetes, hbp,cholesterol and no longer have sleep apnea problems. So it did make a big difference. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey, I am in SC and was told that the sleeve was best for me. I have severe reflux disease and was type 2 diabetes, hbp,high cholesterol and sleep Apnea. So I did have the sleeve done, i lost 87 lbs in 11 months but I was having worse reflux. Much worse had 2 add 3 extra medications to what I was already doing. Went from 2 pills a day to 10 a day now. My gastrointestinal doctor said that he believes it has gone into Barrett's Esophagus now and I needed to originally have the RNY surgery. Now in process of getting approved for the RNY revision from my insurance companies. My advice is if you have reflux disease to get all the information from your doctor about the effects of the sleeve before considering that option. RNY is supposed to completely get rid of it. I was told that the sleeve would get me off the meds.Well it did for the first 6 weeks. Once foods were coming back in the Reflux got way worse and has gotten so much worse since surgery. I am absolutely miserable. I don't know your situation but I just wanted to let you know that reflux can get worse with the sleeve. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Claricey, Hey i had the sleeve October 2016 and have been unable to do any exercise as so many things have been going on with my health. I initially lost 87 lbs the first 11 months and then up and down gaining weight and then loosing it my lowest weight was down to 198 recently was 231.I have been fighting to get back down to the weight loss I had. I am now at 218 but I do have lots of issues with my knees, bone on bone as well. I just had cortisone shots and then injections of a gel like fluid to cushion the bones. I am trying to keep surgery for knee replacement at bay as long as possible. I also had a metal implant in December last year for stimulating my muscles in hip area. Been very hard to do any exercise at all. Hang in there.If you have a orthopedic doctor ask for help with your knees and don't get discouraged. Good luck with your journey Allie in SC Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Why Turkey?? Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Spark people is a great app and charts your daily intake of carbs, protein, calories ect.. That way you can see where you need to adjust what you're doing. Free app Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yahhhhh WTG girl. I had the sleeve more than 2 years ago and now need RNY REVISION because of my reflux. Waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Are you having sleeve or RNY?? Good luck with your journey and may i say that you are absolutely beautiful.. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Omg your doing great and look awesome. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey I am 64 this August and waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY revision after sleeve. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Keep us posted on your progress and how you handle the cravings. Good luck Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was off mp BP ,Metformin, cholesterol medication and no longer have Sleep apnea. Almost immediately after my sleeve surgery. But my reflux is much worse than it was before. Had to add more medication for it. Waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY revision to get rid of the reflux (praying that it works)!! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app