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Hope to Resolve

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  1. Below is an edited version from 3 weeks ago when I was conceivably talking about getting a bypass with the medical group. Now the Doctor Thinks a Sleeve Would be Better Then a Bypass. With battling weight most of my life 10 years ago I got a lap band put in. I am now 57 years old, 15 years ago I was diagnosed with type two diabetes At the time my Lap Band was put in my weight was 230 pounds. That might not sound like a lot of weight but for a male 5’8 it was a lot for me. In addition to having type two diabetes I have also had two neck surgeries and three back surgeries over the years. The Lap Band gave me significant weight loss. I got down from 230 to 160-165. I also lowered my Metformin from 1000 mg to 500 mg. I lost approximately 70 pounds of weight and maintained this weight for about nine years. To say that it was an easy road for me would be lying, I was constantly having the band loosened tightened loose and tightened like being on a roller coaster. I had problems with the Lap Band being so tight that I was having major acid reflux problems. In addition to that I had some small ulcers around my esophagus next to my Lap Band. Last year I decided I had enough of this and had a lot of Fluid taken out of my band. The major acid reflex went away immediately however, I still have some ongoing small minor heartburn and a small cough because the Lap Band is still in place but a lot of the fluid has been taken out. Because of that removal of fluid I have gained back for the first time in 10 years 35 pounds. Now I am back up to taking the same amount of diabetic medicine Metformin 1000 mg because of the 35 pound weight gain. The bariatric center in Los Angeles is now recommending that I conceivably switch to a Sleeve. This decision is not completely final yet and the acid reflex problems I’ve had for so many years which only really developed soon after getting the Lap Band 10 years ago. As in all surgeries there are risk concerns for changing the body anatomy, any advice or opinions from anyone that has been down this same kind of road would be much appreciated. Thank you for your time and concern. Hopefully one day I can help someone else.
  2. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Thank you for your reply.
  3. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Thank you for your quick reply.
  4. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Thank you. Congrats on your weight loss. Did you get the bypass?
  5. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Hi Eddy, Thank you for your quick reply. Have a nice Weekend.
  6. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Hi Eddy, Thank you for your quick reply. Have a nice Weekend.
  7. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Thank you for your quick reply. Hope all goes well with your upcoming bypass.
  8. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Thank you for your quick reply. I am already taking them in large amounts. I thought that most Vitamins should come from real food. I do not understand when they say that if you switch to a Bypass your body looses Vitamins with real food.
  9. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Can I please ask you about the issue related to the Bypass in terms of lack of vitamins and minerals? Is it true that your body gets less vitamins and minerals with a Bypass?
  10. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Thank you for your reply. Congrats on the Huge weight loss.
  11. Hope to Resolve

    Bariatric Weight Loss Major Turning Point Decision

    Thank you for your quick reply. Did you start out with a Band and switch to a bypass? Congrats on you Huge weight loss!

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