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Welcome sasamaria, is there anything we can help make this a successful journey for you? We'll answer any and all questions you may have. There are a lot of veterans on here as well as newbies, we all learn from each other. Hope everything is going well for you. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

The way I would handle it, some of which I did, some I should have. PCP first, say to him/her "Do you think I would be a good candidate for Bariatric Surgery? If not how can I get healthier so I would be a good candidate?" If PCP agrees ask if they would be willing to write a letter of referall or do they know of nearby bariatric programs. Ask for a Center of Excellence accreditated hospital or center, they are the creme de la creme of facilities, they can handle all facets of your care and much less likely to have anything go wrong. Study up on the procedure you want, I'll be having a RnY bypass but many people have as good a luck with the Gastric Sleeve, few places do Lap Band, even fewer in the US do,Mini bypass or SIPS but if you're interested just say on here, there are veterans who'll tell you where it's done, one that comes to my mind is Duke University but I'm sure there are more. To meet criteria: BMI above 40, your PCP probably can help you calculate yours if you don't know already. Some programs won't take you If you are below 18 or above 60 years of age. I'm lucky that they don't feel that way in Central Ohio, I am very healthy except for my weight, PCP told me I had a 45year old body trapped in this 72 year old shell.If you have BMI of 35-40 you have to have a condition aggravated by obesity, medicalese name for that is comorbility. sleep Apnea, Diabetes, GERD which is gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly severe heartburn, lung issues, severe arthritis, those the ones I can remember if the top of my head. If you're under 34.9 most US surgeon's will tell you that you can diet it away. Truthfully I think it's more that insurance won't pick up the cost. You'll probably,pay out of your pocket and may even have to go to Mexico. I wouldn't do it, an old saying from my youth: Everyone to their taste said the old lady as she kissed the cow. Have a list of questions ready for the surgeon. You'll probably want to know how long you'll be hospitalized, whether a liquid prediet is necessary? Varies from just the day before to several weeks. People on here complain about them quite a bit but sometimes they are necessary. Ask what prerequirements the practice and/or your insurance requires. I had originally private which required 6 months of nutritional supervision, one I have now only requested you be above BMI 40, I had no problem with that as I also had 2 comorbities. I've recently switched programs, my previous surgeon required no liquid prediet, just balanced and low carb before. The new one I'm not sure of, if he requires a liquid I'll try to do it with minimal whining. I have waited so long for my surgery I'd probably crawl over broken glass to get it. Hey text back if you have many questions seems like I'm almost always here, if not there will be someone else with an answer. Hopefully you'll have a beautiful day! PS I have heard Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus Ohio does do under 18 year olds with severe obesity, that's something new under the sun. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Turned to the Olympic Channel, what should greet me? Curling! Maybe I should grab a broom and join them? The closing ceremonies are tomorrow and I'll have to find something else to kvetch about! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

One girls doctor said it was okay after healing if she took a Tums with it, but the vast majority say *No more NSAIDS after RnY or sleeve surgery.* Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Blue Ash is a nice place, went through there on my way to Lexington. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Well husband's can be like that. Had one of them for 44 years.Hmm let's see in his defense: I tell her she looks nice, she'll counter "Don't I Always?" I tell her I like the way she looks slimmer, she'll say "Didn't you love me beforehand?" I say is that new? She'll say" Yes but don't start saying I spent too much money." I say Looks similar to her other clothes She'll say "Now what is wrong with my style? You always liked it before. " I say I'm proud of you losing weight She'll say "You weren't proud of me before? What a crappy thing to say." Guess I'll just sit here in the chair and say "Nice Honey or Mnff "when she asks anything. That way I'm safe! [emoji197][emoji558] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Well, welcome Dylpowers. Always nice to meet a new friend. What type of surgery are you planning, how far into the process are you and where are you located? And what fears can we allay? I'm still pre-surg myself but not by choice. THAT is a whole nother story. At any rate I've been on Bariatric Pal coming up on 3 months so sorta know my way around. Studied up on the types of surgeries, don't know quite as much about mini bypass or ESG as the others but both of them are represented here. I live in Central Ohio, a candidate for RnY just don't have a firm date, maybe March, maybe April if it's later than that, heads may roll.I'm a trifle impatient, remember Mother Nature? I'm 72, knew her well and we might have graduated from High School together. World be warned--i am a force to be contended with! Any hoo if we can make your WLS journey easier, you have only to ask. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Put on your chaps and spurs, you're ready to,be in the Bariatrics Rodeo. I'm envious, my date hasn't come yet, you're gonna be all done and be a veteran before I get in the starting gate. Ah but my day will come, I'm holding on to that belief, surely nothing can somebody who wants it as bad as I do. My journey has been convouluted but I'm staying the course. Let me know how things go with you, okay? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Well ,answer the traditional questions. Are you taking in enough fluids? Are you sticking to your diet plan? Remember to avoid slider foods and sneaky carbohydrates. Are you getting enough exercise? If you live like me in the Midwest or Northeast, haven't been outside much to do your walking, haven't been or don't have access to a gym, are you exercising or walking inside? If you've been a good lady and probably you have, remember muscle weighs more than puffy fluffy fat. Involve your family, I made my. slightly plump son get up and exercise to one of my senior citizen tapes, groaned a little but did it. I have a BMI of 47, still presurg, I'm going to a Seminar at OSU in 2 weeks, he wanted to go too. They asked if he would be a candidate also? Yeah his BMI is 37, has a 18 inch collar(which is an indicator of apnea) snores like a flippin grizzly bear, I have a diagnosis of sleep apnea as did his grandfather, my late daddy. Hasn't been formally diagnosed but if he gets one WLS could be in his future as well. I have done prerequirements already but I'm switching programs so even if they accept all of my paperwork I have to attend this presentation. Don't know why my stuff wouldn't be accepted, I did even more than was previously needed. Ah we shall see on the flip side what happens. Don't give up, your body might be regrouping and then you'll drop some more. There is still hope!! Also you were a renovation, not a virgin surgery person, it's well-known they lose at a slower rate but they do still lose. Buck up Buckaroo, it's gonna be alright. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Hope it does, I'm Also a RnY candidate with those conditions. Let me know if it helps. Good Good luck with your surgery my friend. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh girls I think this maybe means we're all sisters after all. I have a scar on the back of one calf from. trying to shave my legs, it was one of those old fashioned Gillette ones, nobody had told me you had to screw the handle down to keep the blade stable and in place. Sad thing ,at that time I didn't have enough leg hair to even justify using it. Love hearing of these "oops" stories. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Amazing the work you've done and the work you're still,doing. You are actually a work in progress, keep us updated on your journey. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Looking so fine indeed and very proud of you. You could be Miss World- you are certainly our Baiatric Princess. Congratulations again. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

There is a condition called shojgren syndrome your symptoms sound like, its in the arthritis family, like an autoimmune disorder. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Reminded me of old story of lady who got toilet paper stuck in the back waist of her slacks and drug a while trail behind her. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Remember Fluffy Chix is from North Houston, when you see her many postings, she's one of yours! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I would think it would be comparable, there have posters on here who say gall bladder was worse.only thing against would be the fact,you're a little older,this time. I'm sure you'll d o fine. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Joyful 4 you don't really want to be merely average, average is as close to the bottom as it is to the top. You want to,be extraordinary doing extraordinary things. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

A lot of times Wal-Mart will carry the 4-packs, look for them near the Pharmacy department. Also I was told Kroger and some Rite Aid carry individual bottles. Wish Dollar General carried such items ,my,little town has no,less than 3 of them. More than 1 Goodwill but no Family Dollar. Sometimes it resembles the Simon and Garfunkle song" nothing but the dead and dying in my little town". Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

True but they're acting proxy for the crickets, besides what sound did they make before they immolated? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

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I take Dexilant from my gastroenterologist, hasn't given me any carafate although I have taken it in the past. I took it then in pill form, never had liquid. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Pretty mama you are looking so GOOD. Bet you feel proud and self assured now. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi and welcome Fender Mama. If you have any questions please ask. You are starting on a great journey toward better health. Won't always be easy but oh so worth it. A smaller body and a,longer lifespan & lessen the chances deveoping cancer and other bad diseases. A win-win situation. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app