Everything posted by bonvivant57
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Need some crunch/chips
The protein chips are delicious. They are on Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BR29XHX/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 All the flavors are good!
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Significant weight goal reached
Mazel Tov!
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Too fat for a bypass
Contact Dr Phil Schauer at Cleveland Clinic. The Dean of bariatric Surgery. Good Luck. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6010-philip-schauer
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Sleeve or Bypass... help!
Greetings, If you have true, biopsy proven Barrett's esophagus I would be VERY concerned about having VSG. The risks of RNY with a good surgeon are similar to have your gallbladder removed. Best of luck.
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September bypass buddies??
Greetings September Buddies, RNY 9/6 and down 60lbs. Only hurdle is when I have a vodka martini. Shalom.
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1 week post opt
Alt, Sorry to hear about your "issue". I almost wound up in the ER with the same problem. Please do yourself a favor, pound the water, start on Miralax (one dose/day) and Coalce (2-3/day). That was the regimen that my surgeon recommended and saved my life. Feel better.
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Strictures and Burping. Fun stuff. Advice?
Sorry to hear about your difficulties. I am 2+ months post RNY. If you are having trouble swallowing it sounds like you may need an UGI or endoscopy to see what's happening. Have you contacted your surgeon? Since the surgery I belch very frequently. I am told it's normal and resolves over time. Hope this helps. Feel better.
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Water Flavor Enhancers
Happy Sunday, After more than two months of water, water, water I am looking to spice things up with some flavor enhancers. Most of the products such as Mio have sucralose, etc in them. Does anyone have any information on how these are tolerated post RNY?
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Alcohol Is The Enemy-HELP!
Thanks to all for your advice. Abstinence is the way to go. Really need to stay on track.
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Alcohol Is The Enemy-HELP!
Friends, I am a little over two months post-op. Overall, I have done extremely well, down 60lbs, feeling great and looking forward to achieving my goals. Unfortunately, I have been occasionally having a cocktail while watching football which disinhibits my appetite control and I wind up eating more than I should or can. Anyone have any suggestions to address this problem? Thanks very much.
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Constipation
I was two weeks post-op when I became impacted and thought I was going to DIE. I started on a dose of Miralax every day as well as 3 colace tablets daily. Pound the water too. Best of luck.
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Loneliness
Hello, Your feelings are certainly understandable given what you have been through. However, you have taken a huge first step by getting out of an unhealthy relationship. Now its time to start taking care of yourself by doing the things that will help you heal and get healthy. For me that meant resuming relationships with friends and family, working with a trainer and doing some volunteer work. It takes time but believe it or not you are already on the road to a healthier, happier you. Best of luck. Shalom.
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Where did/are having your surgery
Dr. Philip Schauer. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/bariatric Revison Lap Band to RNY 9/6/18.
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1 week post op
Greetings, I had RNY on 9/6. When I went for my first post op visit I had GAINED 8lbs. I asked the surgeon if he did a sham surgery! A week later I was down 15 lbs and have never looked back. Get in your fluids, protein, and vitamins and good things will happen. Best of luck.
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I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?
You will do great. Grey hair in a surgeon is awesome.
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I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?
Everybody is different. I went back after two weeks. One week seems a bit tight.
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I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?
Go for it. I'm five weeks post op and down 41lbs. G-d Bless.
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I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?
Hi! 61 years young. I had RNY 9/6 with no problem. Rather than age its important to consider comorbidities such as DM, HTN, etc. The good news is these tend to resolve after weight loss. Go for it... it will be a life saver.
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Best alcoholic beverage (in moderation)
Tito's Vodka with or without a splash of water and lemon. Cheers