PeaceAndLove88

Hello,
My doctor hasn’t been any help. I wake up at least 3x a week with burning in my lower abdomen, nausea (drooling), and diarrhea.

It only happens in the mornings and comes in waves. Anyone else experience this and found the problem?

Thank you!

I’m 8 months post-op. My doc says it might be acid reflux but I had RNY which seems so odd to me. I haven’t noticed a pattern in foodS. Based on the suggestions of watching dairy I will try that though!

yep sounds EXACTLY like my lactose intolerance, took me ages to figure out that was what it was. Even lacto free milk does it to me!! Try 5 days no dairy see what happens

Lactose intolerant ?

Hello,
My doctor hasn’t been any help. I wake up at least 3x a week with burning in my lower abdomen, nausea (drooling), and diarrhea.

It only happens in the mornings and comes in waves. Anyone else experience this and found the problem?

Thank you!

Hello,
My doctor hasn’t been any help. I wake up at least 3x a week with burning in my lower abdomen, nausea (drooling), and diarrhea.

It only happens in the mornings and comes in waves. Anyone else experience this and found the problem?

Thank you!

Hello,
My doctor hasn’t been any help. I wake up at least 3x a week with burning in my lower abdomen, nausea (drooling), and diarrhea.

It only happens in the mornings and comes in waves. Anyone else experience this and found the problem?

Thank you!

Hi Crigney21!
I'm also going through the process with Kaiser in Portland. I am currently on step 4.
Once my PCP approved me I received an email from the Bariatric department that said I was approved for the program. So far, through step 3, it seems as though unless there is an issue with my labs, the doctor doesn't feel I'm ready, etc. then I am going to have it.
Let me know if you want to chat more! I know I was fishing so hard to find someone else who was going through it at Kaiser in Portland because each Kaiser is so different.

Try to take the time to really enjoy conversations with loved ones. When my family gets together and goes out for dinner it’s usually just something for us to do while we visit. Once I have the surgery I can focus more on WHY I’m there.

Wow, you look great! I’m pre-op and my starting numbers are so close to yours and I see you said you are 5’7 as well. If I can look and feel even a little like you that is amazing. Thank you for sharing as this brings me hope. [emoji123]

Maybe - but I was definitely sweatier prior to the surgery!

Is this the same as the healthy weight program with Kaiser I wonder? I start mine on 5/7!

Thanks!

I don’t need to do the 6 month supervised weight loss program because I have a history of doing watchers, which counted. They didn’t seem to verify that but I have been on and off with them a few times, totally well over 6 months.

During the 12 week class I start on 5/7 I will have to do a food journal. They are looking for loss for sure but I don’t think there is a required amount for surgery. I’m hoping to really focus on once the journaling starts to lose some weight before surgery anyway.

I would love to stay in touch! It looks like you hit the ground running which is really inspiring to me! it sounds like we’re both SO ready for this! I could use an accountability buddy!

Maybe my surgery date will be in October too! This class finishes in August and I’ll have several appointments before surgery which will probably take a few months. Do you have much to do after the 6month program?

I’m just starting as well! First step for me is a 12 week Healthy Weight Management class which starts on 5/7 through Kaiser.

Wow, you look great! I’m pre-op and my starting numbers are so close to yours and I see you said you are 5’7 as well. If I can look and feel even a little like you that is amazing. Thank you for sharing as this brings me hope. [emoji123]

I have horrible arthritis but working out has been a part of my life since I was young. My doc recommended the sleeve because in time, you can take nsaids, and of course in moderation.


Age: 37
Height: 5’6
BMI: 37
VSG: 4/16/18
GW: 160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR

Oh my gosh! You lost 84 pounds already?

Way to go lady!

I'm pre-op. I take a lot of Advil and Tylenol for reoccurring headaches and I'm worried after reading this can cause complications after surgery. The doctor has never been able to pinpoint my headaches, between sinus inflammation, high BP, etc. but hopefully headaches decrease with weight loss.
Do any folks post-op have experience with taking NSAIDs regularly post-op?
Thanks!

Kaiser on a government plan I’m going to pay $50 a day I spend in the hospital and that’s it!

I started taking Biotin 3 months before I had surgery and I never eat less than 100g of Protein a day and my hair is still falling out in huge clumps. My surgeon said nothing we do will prevent it from happening and that everyone’s experience is different and that it will slow down once I am 6 months from surgery. I was advised by a dermatologist to stay away from any Shampoo that says it promotes Hair growth because once you start it, you have to use it the rest of your life.. so I’ve stayed away from nioxin and kerinique and all of those.. I found a hair mask at Sephora that has really helped my hair from Madam CJ Walker. It was on sale when I ordered it, but it is a protein mask that you use every other week. The hair in my shower drain is getting smaller every single day since using that.. I am still taking in 100g of protein and biotin daily.. I as so stressed and expressed for the first 2 weeks I was experiencing Hair loss but have accepted that it is part of the journey and that it will grow all, besides.. who wants a head full of super thick hair in the hot summer lol..

Wow, you look great! I’m pre-op and my starting numbers are so close to yours and I see you said you are 5’7 as well. If I can look and feel even a little like you that is amazing. Thank you for sharing as this brings me hope. [emoji123]

Hi all, quick update, I am close to my 10th month post-op.

I was VSG’d 03/10/17, HW: 405, SW: 385, CW: 230. My goal weight is 190.. It is very hard to shed last 40 lbs, it seems to be attached to my body LOL.. I am very thankful to this process; it is definitely a great tool. However, it is 50/50 we need to engage the other 50% and battle every day with our old bad habits. I am satisfied with my weight loss, but really wanted to lose more weight by now, I hit stalls 3 times, and they last for weeks.. I don’t even look at the scale, now is my enemy (LOL) , instead I rely on clothing and noticed I am losing size… I increased my workouts the last 4 months, I do 4-5 times a week (1.5-2 hrs), I split weight training and HIIT. Now I am working really hard on core workouts.. I hope I can meet my goal by March 1st,
PS: pardon quality of photos.. as header says (quick update)
haring this few photos for now… Will post more in March and I hope I can see a difference. You always friend Carlos….

Sw291
Cw 230
Surgery 12/29/17
61 lbs down yeah me

I had a gastric bypass 12.12.16 I weighed 285 and lost 150 now i weigh 135 after almost 13 months and i think I'm still losing weight. Now I'm starting to really think about surgery all this loose skin is bothering me alot mentally and physically.

living life to the fullest and healthy

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