anyone else here had surgery more than 10 years ago?

[Dawncherise 2]

Hi,

Im new here but had the mgb in 2001. I originally lost about 125 pounds and have gained back alot of weight, mostly over the last 3-4 years.

I was hoping to find some others here who have had the surgery a while back. I have a few issues I would like to ask some questions about.

My Iron count is at 5 which is dangerously low and I have yet to find an Iron supplement that I absorb. I just found the iron patch and will receive it this week. I'm hoping it works and that I don't have to have the iron infusion.

I really would like to lose the weight again but have found it extremely difficult to lose anything I still can not eat very much, Im going to try the Unjury Protein I just saw on here. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them.

Thanks

Dawn

[Valentina 2,642]

I just passed my 5th year anniversary of my sleeve surgery.

"Way back then", sleeves were not the "gold standard". Bypass was.

Anyway If I can be of any help, just shout out.

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery. This is the approach I use in the Maintenance phase. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf My blood work last year showed that I was deficient in Iron. They recommended that I use an Iron supplement (65 mg Ferrous Sulfate). There are at least 2 types of iron supplements available and this chemistry is the one recommended for best absorption. It is important to consider iron time spacing with the Calcium supplements. If you take them the same time, the iron will not be absorbed. For that reason I take my iron just before bedtime so that it will not interfere with my Calcium supplements and also any calcium I might absorb when I drink milk.

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery. This is the approach I use in the Maintenance phase. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf My blood work last year showed that I was deficient in Iron. They recommended that I use an Iron supplement (65 mg Ferrous Sulfate). There are at least 2 types of iron supplements available and this chemistry is the one recommended for best absorption. It is important to consider iron time spacing with the Calcium supplements. If you take them the same time, the iron will not be absorbed. For that reason I take my iron just before bedtime so that it will not interfere with my calcium supplements and also any calcium I might absorb when I drink milk.

Thanks. I'll space my iron and calcium supplements apart for now on.

[Julie norton 2,850]

I had my lapband surgery in 2006 ... Don't know if I can help, but I am available if I can answer questions. Feel free to private message me if you don't want to publically ask. I like the caring and sharing this site offers.

Best of luck.

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@James Marusek

The timing of nutritional supplements is crucial. Thank you for emphasizing the importance.

[lindave 1]

HI there, I had my surgery july 2001. I was 290, went down to 160, stayed there (plus maybe 10 lbs if I ate too much), but held steady for about 10 years, then on the fifth year, I started little by little to gain weight. I am now up to 230. I saw a doctor today about a revision. He would do it, but said there are lots of complications and the weight loss isn't that great, like only 30 lbs?! I am soooooo frustrated. I read other folks getting the revision and losing 100 lbs!!

please write to me at valentina21459 at gmail if you like. Linda Vellucci

[lindave 1]

regarding low Iron, I take Iron supplements daily. I see a hematologist for a different blood issue. He told me to take folic acid WITH the iron for great absorption. My iron levels are just fine.

[utahgirll 81]

HI there, I had my surgery july 2001. I was 290, went down to 160, stayed there (plus maybe 10 lbs if I ate too much), but held steady for about 10 years, then on the fifth year, I started little by little to gain weight. I am now up to 230. I saw a doctor today about a revision. He would do it, but said there are lots of complications and the weight loss isn't that great, like only 30 lbs?! I am soooooo frustrated. I read other folks getting the revision and losing 100 lbs!!

please write to me at valentina21459 at gmail if you like. Linda Vellucci

I have heard great things about the MGB. weight loss is great. Google dr. Rutledge on you tube for a huge amount of info.

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[Krae75 2]

My mini gastric bypass was 10 years ago. I lost 135 lbs, but over time the weight started creeping up. Once I gained almost 35 lbs back, I had to do something. I started working out with a trainer and have fallen in love with working out....which I never saw coming! I currently work out 6 days a week with my trainer in addition to doing an hour of cardio daily. I feel that I am in the best health of my life. It's not easy, but if it were...everyone would do it right!?

Since the surgery 10 years ago, I have had one Iron infusion. Other Vitamin deficiencies have been handled through oral supplements...when i remember to take them. I often experience symptoms that I wonder if they are related to the surgery. Lately I get dizzy at night and have some weird GI symptoms weekly.

Anyone considering surgery...i would do it again in a heartbeat.

[Julie norton 2,850]

Old thread. But some of us are still here!!

[JTHmom 32]

Has any one done the myer cocktail? I was told that I should look into getting my Vitamins that way

[Mommers 2]

On 6/15/2016 at 8:57 PM, Dawncherise said:

Hi,

Im new here but had the mgb in 2001. I originally lost about 125 pounds and have gained back alot of weight, mostly over the last 3-4 years.

I was hoping to find some others here who have had the surgery a while back. I have a few issues I would like to ask some questions about.

My Iron count is at 5 which is dangerously low and I have yet to find an Iron supplement that I absorb. I just found the Iron patch and will receive it this week. I'm hoping it works and that I don't have to have the iron infusion.

I really would like to lose the weight again but have found it extremely difficult to lose anything I still can not eat very much, Im going to try the unjury Protein I just saw on here. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them.

Thanks

Dawn

Dawn,

I had MGB surgery in June, 2000. I haven't lost all the weight I would like to but haven't gained it back. My ferritin was a 4 until 2 iron infusions ago. My hair finally stopped coming out but now I am waiting and watching for my hair to come back. Why are you hesitant with the iron infusion?

Thanks,

Mommers

[Julie norton 2,850]

Ok. Where are the 10 year veterans???? I just don't see or hear from many. Just say hi if you are still here from years ago!!! We are all trying to be healthy and sort of doing the same thing in tandem