mondaylady

3 months out -gastric by pass. Two nites in a row, diarrhea until clear then fine during the day and the diarrhea starts all over again at night? Any suggestions?thanks

yes, bout 4 plus months. My Chiro suggested KTape. I bought mine at Walmart. don't buy the cheap one, it does not stick. I paid about $17 or so for mine. I got on their web site and the KTape people gave instructuions on how to apply. I am so much better now using the KTAPE. I can definitely tell the differrence if I don't have it on.

does anybody add a bananna or blueberries, strawberries, peaches to the vanilla shakes? thanks

I am 75 and b'day in Jan will be 76. I have completed all requirements and waiting on surgery date. gastric by pass. surgeon has to re-do a prior hiatal surgery from some 30+ years ago to correct acid reflux. Surgeon says the by pass will correct this problem. am glad to meet up with you for sure. I think there's more seniors on here, but probably scattered on the various boards.

just wondering if anybody who had a hernia surgery many years ago and has a gastric by pass, if problems, and experience at hospital. How long was your surgery? did doc begin lapro and then have to cut open? blood transfusion required? recovery time? etc. thanks

if a second doc consulted, do they charge a fee for the consultation? has anybody on here changed doctors prior to surgery? thanks

I have medicare and UMR. I have not met all of my UmR deductible and will probably owe 1200 dollars. My question is this. I will see doc at his office prior to surgery. Do i pay rest of deductible to him? if so, when i get to hospital and dr office not posted the deductible payment, will hospital ask me to pay the remainder ? hmm, if that happens, then i've paid twice.anybody else have this problem? thanks

i am trying to stop eating anything with sugar. and on down to low/no carbs. anybody else have problem giving up sugar? and any suggestions.? I get up every morning and sstart off good and first thing i know, i eating something with sugar..thanks

do you over 70's believe the surgery makes you feel alot younger and have more metabolism than before surgery?

I am 75 and happy that i am on this journey. I've had to see a cardio and physch test and a nut for three months. I have one more visit with nut and then ready for insurance submission. I have mild spinal stenosis, BP and a sliding hilatial hernia. My doc says by pass because i did have hernia suregery many years ago and he concerned about scar tissuse attached to liver. I am happy to find other "youngsters" like me taking this step. I am excited but concerned a little about all the re-coup issues, like the gas etc. Hope I breeze thru ok. I live in Tx

i have the flex and love it. Keeps track of steps too. I am long way from 10,000 but it sure helps me keep track of what i do walk a day. After surgery, I think i will really like it as it is fun to keep track of walking. I have not set up for sleep yet.

I am 75 and my by pass will probably be in early November. I have no hesitation at all. I want to do things that my weight prohibits me from doing now. I am excited to get this behind me so i can begin recovery process for a new me. I want to see that skinny gal in window reflection at the bank and at drug store, want to be able to climb into truck, want to be physically active again.

thanks for the response.

does anybody know if bariatric surgery helps spinal stenosis? please and thanks

I have had two office visits and asked for receipt each time.And plan on continuing to do so. I always ask whenever at a doc office"are you charging me if i asking you about this since not why i come in here?" if she says yes, i don't ask. They charge for everything and i want to know ahead of time.It my understanding the surgeon office does not handle anthesiologist or ? others. before they do anything to me I am asking if medicare and my insurance pays. Haha. imight be walking out of hosp. just kidding