Briswife15

Thank you both for your replies and your encouragement! I feel better. I just need to remember why I began this journey.

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Thank you both for your replies and your encouragement! I feel better. I just need to remember why I began this journey.

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Awesome job! Congratulations!! That is inspiring.

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I have exactly the same issue. I'm pre-op, and my surgeon at first recommended the sleeve because of the absorption issue with my psych meds and bypass. Then we discussed my severe reflux and decided to do the bypass because of that. Just going to work closely with psychiatrist and test my levels of meds. I think if you don't have reflux then the sleeve is the way to go. Good luck!

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Clarify what, exactly? I have Anthem BC BS and I also have to be followed by the surgeon and nutritionist for 6 months, have a psych evaluation, cardiology visit, stress test, and attend two support group meetings, and have a barium swallow test. Like allwet said, it all sounds completely normal and expected. Are you getting two different sets of requirements depending on the doctor? If so, I'd go first with what your insurance requirements are. Then your bariatric surgeon shiuld do what insurance requires.

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Wow, I could have written your post! I am 2 months into my 6 months of requirements. I started off wanting the bypass because I have GERD, but I take some meds for depression which may not be absorbed properly with the bypass, so in that sense the sleeve would be better. I'm so conflicted, but still leaning towards the bypass. Good luck with your decision!

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You might want to try Rogain or its generic formula.

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I'll be watching your responses as I am worried about telling my supervisor as well. I think she'll be negative and judgmental. I don't plan to tell coworkers but that could change after the surgery.

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I'll be watching your responses as I am worried about telling my supervisor as well. I think she'll be negative and judgmental. I don't plan to tell coworkers but that could change after the surgery.

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Hi, Missouri- Lee's Summit, yes, I'm quite upset and concerned! Thanks for your support, and the info you posted. My bariatric surgeon requires a psych evaluation and hopefully the psych he sends me to will be more encouraging and helpful than my personal psych. I have the mindset that I'm going to have the RNY, and get healthy finally (I have a lot of comorbidities). I don't want to be freaking out about possible medication problems.

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I have a Tespo machine that uses powdered bariatric Vitamins and makes it into a small "shot" to drink. Maybe that would help you. You actually dont need the machine. And can mix your own.

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Hi. 1Mila, I'm from CT, too. Just starting this journey, so can't answer your question but wanted to say hi.

Thanks for this post! I'm seeing surgeon for first consultation in 2 weeks, and assume I'll start the required 6 month diet shortly after that. My ins co requires it. I'm hoping this journey moves along at a good pace. This forum has been so helpful!!

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CyclicalLoser, thanks for starting this thread, which I'm watching closely as my psychiatrist told me emphatically not to have RNY because of the drug malabsorption issues. I'm stil pre op, and don't know what to do. I can't do the sleeve because of GERD. Hope you sort your meds out and feel better soon.

LOL! I thought I was the only one who said Flying fig newton!!!

Late to the party, but I need serious help in this area!! Great idea, AshAsh1!!

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Thanks, S@ssen@ch. I appreciate your advice. This wasn't my psych eval, though, but my personal psychiatrist who is worried about mental health flare ups from improperly absorbed psych meds after bypass. I see what you're saying, though. It should be a decision I make with the surgeon. It's just so confusing, and such a big decision!!

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Thanks for your reply. I had an upper endoscopy 2 years ago, but can't remember the results. I should try to get them from the doctor. I know I'm negative for H. Pylori. It is encouraging to me that you manage ok with meds.

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My psychiatrist strongly discouraged me from bypass due to drug malabsorption issues. So now I'm leaning towards VSG. I have GERD which is fairly well controlled by taking a PPI and an acid reducer. Is there any way to predict if the sleeve will make my GERD unmanageable? I guess now my choices are sleeve or no surgery at all, and frankly for other health reasons, and being 110 lbs overweight, I need to have surgery!! Thanks!
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Hi, Modymatey. Actually the Bris in my name should have an apostrophe. Bri's wife! I live in the US. Thank you for your encouraging reply. You folks on this forum have been so helpful.

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Lol JohnnyCakes! Some elements of stinky, but not gag and run out of the room!! That's what I'm afraid of !!

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I have exactly the same issue. I'm pre-op, and my surgeon at first recommended the sleeve because of the absorption issue with my psych meds and bypass. Then we discussed my severe reflux and decided to do the bypass because of that. Just going to work closely with psychiatrist and test my levels of meds. I think if you don't have reflux then the sleeve is the way to go. Good luck!

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I love My Net Diary

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I have exactly the same worry! I shouldn't have the sleeve because I have reflux, and with the bypass my meds won't absorb properly! Im goin to work with my doctors to get liquid or chewable meds if possible.

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Reading this thread makes me want to choose the sleeve over bypass! Not sure I can put up with all that gas!!


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