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Hello everyone. I was sleeved on 2/15/17. 2 days home now and very bad gas bloat, hoping this goes away. Acid reflux has been keeping me up at night. I also have chills, no fever. That one im kinda thinking has to do with my surgery bc we put our bodies thru a lot. Good luck to all and wishing everyone speedy recovery.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

My NUT was avidly against them, and after reading some studies about them...well, the implication was that they are BS. I really WANT them to be real, but every study I've read implies that vitamins simply aren't absorbed transdermally. >__<

These are some of the Abbreviations commonly used on this site. ACL = Anterior cruciate ligament AGB = Adjustable gastric banding AMRAP = As Many Rounds As Possible (crossfit) BB = belly button bc = because BCBS = Blue Cross/Blue Shield BED = Binge Eating Disorder bf = best friend BM = bowel movement BMI = Body Mass Index bp = blood pressure BPD = Borderline Personality Disorder or Biliary Pancreatic Diversion bs = blood sugar btw = by the way CBT = cognitive-behavioral therapy CC = common channel c diff = clostridium difficile cos or cuz = because CPAP = continuous positive airway pressure CRNP = certified registered nurse practitioners cw = current weight CXR = Chest X-Ray DDD = degenerative disc disease Dr. = doctor DS = Dumping Syndrome or Duodenal Switch EGD = Esophagogastroduodenoscopy EKG = Electrocardiography ff = fat free GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease GI = gastrointestinal GNC = General Nutrition Corporation store GP = general practitioner or family doctor HBP = high blood pressure hr = heart rate hw = highest weight ICU = Intensive Care Unit Idk = I don’t know IMHO = in my humble (honest) opinion IMO = in my opinion IUI = Intrauterine insemination LAP Band = Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band lol = laughing out loud LSG = Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy med = medicine MFP = my fitness pal msg = message NASH = Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis nf = non fat NG = Nasogastric NP = nurse practitioner NSAIDS = Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSV = non-scale victory (“scale” means “weight scale”) NUT = nutritionist OA = Overeaters Anonymous omw = on my way Onederland = a magical place or destination for those trying to lose weight. It might correspond to attaining a weight in the hundreds or losing a hundred pounds. op = operation OSA = Obstructive sleep Apnea Oz = Australia PB = Productive Burps PCOS = Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCP = Primary Care Physician PM = private message (email) PMS = premenstrual syndrome POSE = Primary Obesity Surgery Endolumenal postop or post–op = post-operation or post-surgery PPI = Proton Pump Inhibitors ppl = people preop or pre-op = pre-operation or pre-surgery PTSD = Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PVC = Premature ventricular contractions RA = Rheumatoid arthritis RH = reactive hypoglycemia RN = registered nurse RNY = Roux-en-Y RTD = ready to drink RYGB = Roux-en-Y gastric bypass SADI-S = single anastomosis duodeno–ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy s/f or sf = sugar free SG = Sleeve gastrectomy SIPS = stomach intestinal pylorus-sparing surgery smh = shaking my head, scratching my head SO = significant other SOB = shortness of breath sw = weight at surgery tmi = too much information TPN = total parenteral nutrition TT = tummy tuck TTC = trying to conceive Ty = Thank you. [but according to the urban dictionary “Ty” is also an abbreviation for “a total stud with a massive carrot”.] u = You UGI = Upper Gastrointestinal VSG = Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Vit = Vitamin wks = weeks WLS = Weight Loss Surgery WOD = Workout of the Day w/o = without wt = weight

Hi everyone, Have you ever felt like the black cloud follows everywhere you go? Or you never seem to get the things you truly deserve? Well I can honestly say I am fed up with this process. I have been denied twice due to some bogus paperwork they keep telling I do not have. I have over 7 years and within the past 12 months I have had 3 months consecutive weight management visits. For some strange reason they are telling me that this is not accurate. I know these are weight visits I was there with my primary care physician talking about it. I meet all the criteria except for this. Which I know I have. I have exhausted all my options and I feel like giving up. I am feeling like this peer review will not help with my surgeon and then I am left out to hang. My surgery was scheduled for 2/23/2017. I don't know what is going to happen. I am feeling seriously depressed and feel like they do this on purpose. If there is anyone out there. I am sending a SOS. I need help with understanding how to navigate and feel confident before this peer review. Has anyone experienced this? I'm sorry for the bad grammar just very upset.

What doctor are you going with? I have chp too and Dr Wright always says not to worry about that they're an easy insurance. I'm praying so bc I'm nervous as helllll. Lol. I have one more nutrition appt which is March 3rd (Dr made me do 3) then I can submit for approval. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I did it too ...it's a struggle. I did fine for surgery. I had lost 30 lbs prior to surgery so my liver had shrunk. Plus I spoke with dietician bc I wasn't doing the optifast diet, I did an alternate. They ended up letting me actually eat small amounts lean meats salad etc. Good luck this is one of the toughest aspects of this surgery adventure. Get back on track

Yes - my sleeve date is fed 27th.. I weigh 234

hey girl. I know how you feel. I am on the gram if you would like to add. my "fitness" IG is our_fitforlifejourney and my personal is glitterandpyrimids. i stopped using my fitness one for a bit because I was being bombarded with teas and coaches and this and that and I'm just not into the BS. feel free to add. I am scheduled for my band to bypass revision in april, not sure which surgery your getting/ interested in getting.

For everyone that has had this surgery: Have your cravings gone away? Do you finally feel full? Bc right now when I eat something 20 mins later I feel hungry again. How about medicines? Like if you have a cold can you take antibiotics? How about allergy pills? Has anyone gained back all the weight that you lost?

Hello World, I am Keahsha Harris a Mother of one 5 year old girl, student obtaining my BS in Healthcare Management, a licensed nail tech BASICALLY a jack of all trades.I've contemplated about getting VSG for many years and finally decided last year this was the surgery for me. I've always been overweight starting at the tender age of 7 and I've tried many diets workout programs nutritional guidance and even played sports and I always ended up the heaviest of most. So to make a long story short I researched and asked many questions for approx. 6 years. I'm receiving my surgery abroad in Tijuana Mexico I'm going through Tijuana Bariatrics and my Surgeon is Fernando. Garcia (Don't worry I've spoke with clients that used him they gave the thumbs up). I just hate so many people are so judgmental and do not understand the struggle of being overweight. I want to prove them wrong not only wanting this so I can be healthy but; for a overall better life. I'm 5'2 HW:246.8 CW:225.0 GW: 130. I want to hear from you guys and hear the encouraging stories to settle my fears. Wish me the best!!!!

My surgeon has yet to prescribe any.....but due to symptoms, I ended up grabbing me some over-the-counter generic ppi's (zantac) and i heard not only kidney but also nuro issues they cause....but the heartburn still has me popping one about 2wice a week. Im glad im not on script with em bc that allows me to control my dosage, keep my dependence on em to a minimum & do my diet right so that hopefully I wont even need em. I get heartburn after something too-too spicy or if i eat too much. Im 3 mos. post sleeve & b4 this surgery i was known for my Iron Stomach....never had an issue with HB, but now though.... The be in my chest smoking a stogy after lunch/dinner sometimes.

For those who have been reading my post I have a BIG update. I have been complaining nonstop to my doctors and been to the ER 100x with neausea, vomiting and severe abdominal pain. I went to the ER today and was treated and sent home. When I went to get into bed my stomach started to hurt badly again. I went back to the ER and and there happen to be a new ER dr that I have never seen before. He suggested another CT scan and at first I refused Bc I have had about 6 of them in the past 2 weeks. He explained to me when you have Bariatric Surgery you should be well aware you could be subjected to several CT scans. So I hesitantly agreed. He said he was going to use contact dye orally and IV but this time instead of eating for the contrast to pass he wanted to get the scan within 5 minutes of drinking. Well wouldn't you know a bowel obstruction appeared. I am happy and upset at the same time. However I will still be following up for my thyroid testing but feel a bit relieved that I'm not crazy!! So if you have any issues and you keep getting kicked around don't give up and keep on pressing!!!

I'm 4 months post op, pregnant and I'm freaking out. My BC FAILED! I'm afraid to tell my husband. Somebody help me out here...what do I do next? Will we be ok? J. King

I have FED. BCBS

I had the same issue for a while... The one time I threw up was bc of chewable vitamins. I used the Welless brand of liquids. Some Walmarts carry them but I ordered them in the Bari store here. Good luck. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Hello Connie. I'm 52 I just started my Journey. My first appointment was Fed 9 2017, I go back March 9. I am having the Roux En- York Gastric Bypass. Hope fully sometimes in Aug. Congrats to you.

The only thing I would of done differently was not make a bunch of jello and buy food before. I ended up throwing all the jello away and since your taste buds WILL CHANGE do not buy bulk food that you used to like Bc chances are they will taste different and you will not like them.

I know I should of put them all in one. I cannot do patches Bc I'm allergic to adhesive. When I finally get a nurse out I will probably get IV vitamins Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good morning I'm from southgate california I attended my first options class on February 23rd. Can you plz tell me if you had anyone denied at the way in because their bmi at weigh in was no 40 anymore but 38 or 39? when the doctor gave me the refferral my bmi is at 40 but I read on a forum that a person was denied bc it went down Sent from my SM-S978L using the BariatricPal App

When you can eat at least 1000 calories a day and drink a couple ounces of water at one time. If you arent well fed and well hydrated you get dizzy in poses.

Hi stayingyoung! I just had surgery on 1/27 in Tijuana with Dr. Maytorena. By the time surgery came around my BMI was around 29-30. I am so happy with my decision! I think bc we have lower bmi we bounce back faster. I'm not even 2 weeks out and I feel completely healed (minus being a little tired). If you have any questions or need anyone to talk to feel free to message me! Best of luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I recommend the IUD. It's the most effective, has a low rate of complication, and you can take it out any time with a simple office visit when you & your partner decide you're ready for another child (and no waiting period to let your hormones regulate like with BC). I have Mirena and between that and PCOS, I have not had a regular period in years. It's awesome lol. Mirena is known to lighten or stop periods. The medical literature included with the IUD said it's only about 20% of people but literally everyone I know who has Mirena has had lighter or no periods, so YMMV. I don't recommend the copper IUD if you already have a heavy flow b/c it's known to make periods and cramps worse.

I am currently 8 months out. It was a really rough start but I made it. I would wake every am walk dogs 3x and have tons of emergency. Well starting Jan 16 I started feeling ill which came out of nowhere. I went to the er and they told me I had an appendix which is impossible Bc I do not have a appendix. So I was admitted 3 separate times and at one point. I am currently in the cleveland clinic getting tons of test. I will keep you in touch. I refuse to put the dogs outside. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had the sleeve surgery May 29, 2016. I had not gotten my period for about 5 years before surgery. After surgery I started getting it about every 2 weeks and it would last between 3-5 days. I have poly-cystic ovarian syndrome though. I have been on the same BC the entire time. Since I had to stop BC for a month before and after surgery I started growing cysts again. My GYN thinks this may have something to do with my abnormal periods. They are just now starting to even out.