AngelStorm

Prior to COVID, (which delayed my treatment which was to start in 2020) tooth decay and gum issues. I was to get some work done including filling, root canals, and possible bone graphs to my jaw. Due to life, I have yet to have this done but am working on it. I wanted to share that I have found that the condition is called pernicious anemia (of the teeth and gums). There are many health issues that this can cause. This is a medical issue, not a dental issue. You will likely have to educate your physician (who must write the referral correctly) and and your oral surgeon. The request to your insurance company MUST include the medical information. If they turn you down, appeal it so you can send the information yourself. Just be sure you use trusted medical sites (Mayo, Cleveland Clinic, NIHA, are good places to start. 11 years ago there was no information available, and/or not provided to me. This disease is NOT a dental issue. It effects your autoimmune system and others. Left untreated, though RARE, can cause death. Please don't panic over the "death" part, it is very rare. If you have broken, cracking, teeth coming out, gum issues (even tongue issues), this might apply. As I mentioned do your homework, note your references and talk to your primary care doctor. Get the help you need. I have 8 teeth that need to be pulled now plus some "repairs" to others. I have opted for removal of all my teeth at one time and implants. A note about implants: dentures do not stimulate your gums and jaw which is imperative to keeping you jaw from decaying. My primary care doctor, after I educated him 🙄 agrees with me , BTW. There are dental clinics out there that do a one and done treatment where you can have your teeth extracted and get your implants the same day (my option to prevent more surgeries). Keep that in mind. I hope this information is helpful for someone suffering my fate.

Hello all. I'm 11 years out from my bypass and lost 150 lbs. I maintained 135 pounds surgeon wanted 125) up until COVID where I gained 10 pounds. I was able to get an overstitch last November and dropped back down. In the past 2 months I've gained 6 pounds and I am unable to figure out what's different now. I'm holding steady, but the body contouring is on hold until I get back down. Any suggestions? Thoughts? Thank you.

James, Thank you for taking the time to provide all that info. There doesn't seem to be a "medical condition" involved. Recently had a colonoscopy and everything was good other than I couldn't get all the stuff in to do the clean up! LOL I don't have any of the symptoms you listed, though might try the apple at night. I definitely get enough fiber, it's worth a try...I find sometimes things act differently at different times of the day. Hydration has always been a problem for me, but from the very beginning. I've tried tons of ways to get my prescribed 64 oz in but I have yet been able to do half. Protein, fiber, vitamins and Rx out the wahoo make it .... So far, impossible. I'm frustrated beyond frustrated. Like i said, I'd happily go back to dumping.

I am 6 years post-op and it seems I have an unusual "side effect" and can't find a fix. Like most of us I had dumping syndrome right away. I also kept it longer than those in the support group....approx 2.5 years. I went immediately from dumping to constipation (I take Miralax everyday as prescribed). A few days ago for no apparent reason, I dumped. It was such a relief, even with the minor cramping. Now, I am again constipated. There is nothing in my diet that has changed. Nothing different at all. My constipation is debilitating, cramping so bad I'm crying and curled up in a ball. I have tried everything, medical to natural, and have found no relief from it. So, I guess the question is, whether healthy or not, is there a way to keep myself dumping...or close to it? Thanks all!