I have a question am scared and embarest that I have HIV, I have came out of my depression and decides to take control of my life. What else can I do than just keep moving forward. My question is does anyone have HIV and had the gastric sleeve did your medication change?

I just wanted to say you don't have anything to be embarrassed about. It sounds like a good opportunity for your doctor who handles your meds to talk to your potential surgeon about. I doubt one knows much about the other's area of specialty, so a consultation would be in order.

Please don't be embarrassed or ashamed. Like you say, you came out of depression and am taking control of your life. How exciting is that!?!? I'm proud of you for doing so. We human beings have to "talk" to release those things that want to hinder and bring us down. Let's say no more to those, we are in control! In regards to your medication, I will hope and pray for find clear answers and maybe someone here can answer! Keep us posted. ?

Thank you for the support guys I really appreciated ?,with my family and friends I can't really talk about my status because as soon as I say something they start crying. I appreciate they love me but I need them to act normal lol. Ok but back to my surgery I called my Dr that's going to do the sleeve and they said no solid pills for 2 weeks to crush them after you could take regular pills. My HIV provider called me and said is safe to be off medication around 2 days and it was safe to crush but as soon as I was able to swallow pills to start taking them regular. I was so nervous and Google in every thing lol. But finally got my questions answer.

Glad to hear! You're on your way now!

41 minutes ago, Anthony83 said:

Thank you for the support guys I really appreciated ?,with my family and friends I can't really talk about my status because as soon as I say something they start crying. I appreciate they love me but I need them to act normal lol. Ok but back to my surgery I called my Dr that's going to do the sleeve and they said no solid pills for 2 weeks to crush them after you could take regular pills. My HIV provider called me and said is safe to be off medication around 2 days and it was safe to crush but as soon as I was able to swallow pills to start taking them regular. I was so nervous and Google in every thing lol. But finally got my questions answer.

That's Great news! Good luck to you!

So glad you got your answer! [emoji4][emoji4]

I wish you the very best as you move forward with your journey!!

So glad you got your answer! [emoji4][emoji4]

Please do not be embarrassed. No one is going to judge you. I would say speak with your physician, they would be able to tell you if your medication will need to change.

Good luck on this journey!!!?

Yay! Glad you got your answers. Keep us posted on your journey! I'd love to hear of it.

Yayyyyyyy for good news!!! So happy you're able to continue on this journey and come out of your depression.

Just think, you're going to be a pioneer in this subject for many people. There may come a day when someone in your exact same situation will also be afraid and embarrassed and you will be that person for them. Good luck and I wish you the safest surgery and recovery on your road to a healthy new you

I had cancer, with the complete removal of my prostate. Doc says no problem.

Not the same hiv, but still a major potential complication which needed to be looked at before vsg.

Good morning guys, So finally got my surgery date April 13. scared, Nervous all this emotions but happy.

I know this post is old but I am about to get gastric sleeve on May 10 and I am also HIV positive. I actually didnt find out until I got sick with PCP and not only found out I was positive but I had already progressed to AIDS. Weeks before my 30th birthday. Dont feel ashamed I know its hard theres stigma and such but only god can judge us! I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Texas so I was able to deal with the issues by getting myself into counseling (counselors sometimes need counselors just like anyone else) and am not worried because Triumeq has brought me back to being Undetectable and my CD4 went from 99 to 749 in 2 years. So I wanted to know if you actually crushed Triumeq because from what I understand the one a pill a day meds that have 3 different medications and are time released for the 24 hours cannot and should not be crushed. Did you get a clear answer and if you did can you please let me know it and how it worked out for you please?

keep ya head up!

Phil