Sparkle3982
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Sparkle3982 got a reaction from Sassy Sleeve in Twin Cities area sleevers
Hi Meg,
So happy when fellow people from the Twin Cities join. Welcome to the forum and best of luck! Feel free to reach out at anytime!
Katie
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Sparkle3982 got a reaction from Ahmedito in Twin Cities area sleevers
Hi Ahmedito,
I am also from the Twin Cities and recently completed surgery. Feel free to reach out to me. I see your surgery is in a few days! If I do not hear from you before then, best of luck!
Katie
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Sparkle3982 got a reaction from Shellabella30 in Any Minnesota (MN) sleevers?
Very good. Pretty sure I was more nervous about my psych evaluation than the actual surgery. I still have no idea why I was not nervous...okay I sort of do, but it's ridiculous!
Other than eating less, I would have no idea I had surgery. I've not had any major issues issues after surgery and feel pretty great.
I have had my share of stalls. That would usually be very discouraging to me. However, I am taking it all in stride.
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Sparkle3982 got a reaction from Shellabella30 in Any Minnesota (MN) sleevers?
Absolutely! I can tell you that I could not find much on my surgeon but he was nice and helpful and approved by my insurance. I have heard wonderful things about Dr. July on this forum. I will put the links below so you can take a look.
About a year before surgery I'd occasionally have acid reflux and take chewy tums and that seemed to combat it. I've had acid three times since surgery and have taken a gas-x strip and that seems to make it go away immediately. I am still on the prescribed acid reducer so that could also be helpful.
Posts about Dr. July:
She has three reviews on this website: https://www.bariatricpal.com/surgeons/1684-laura-july/?tab=feedback
Lastly, here are her patients that are on this website. You might find more information from them as well! https://www.bariatricpal.com/surgeons/1684-laura-july/?tab=patients
Hope this is helpful and things are going well!
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Sparkle3982 got a reaction from jpaps20 in Imodium
Hi Jpaps20,
I had VSG and took Imodium before and after surgery for IBS-D. I did not take it for the first week after surgery. When I met with my surgeon he okayed starting it again because of the possibility of constant dehydration. I take it daily (Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief). It is SUPER easy to break in half so like daats said, you could always do half and if that does not work, you could take the other half. Good luck!
Katie
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Sparkle3982 got a reaction from Ahmedito in Twin Cities area sleevers
Hi Ahmedito,
I am also from the Twin Cities and recently completed surgery. Feel free to reach out to me. I see your surgery is in a few days! If I do not hear from you before then, best of luck!
Katie