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 Member Since: 08/09/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 7:10 am Last Edit: 2/10/12 7:12 am I will be having VSG in April. I have heard that the RNY and DS usually eliminate type II diabetes. And I know that the weight loss from surgery also helps a lot of those with sleep apnea to no longer need their CPAP machines. While I realize that losing weight will also help with all those non-specific aches and pains that come with carrying the excess weight, what I didn't know was that the weight loss can also improve or eliminate plantar fasciitis. Because the only other person I know with plantar fasciitis (besides myself) is very thin, I guess I didn't think of it as a condition related to obesity. So learning about the possibility of that getting better after surgery was a very exciting surprise for me! Have any of you had other conditions that have improved or been eliminated totally after surgery that surprised you?  VSG 4-10-12 - HW 261 SW 236 CW 216.5 GW 150 myfitnesspal: moresnow Preop: 25, Month 1: 15 |
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 Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 7:21 am I lost my weight and some height, and shoe size.    |
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 Member Since: 04/08/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 9:07 am Isn't that odd... I have "unshrunk" somewhat (I got back some height I lost since my 20's). I put up a post on it on the VSG and VSG maintenance boards and found that most people are like you and lost height if anything, but at least 4 other people are like me and found some. Go figure.  All time high 335 lbs. Goal in 9 1/2 months post-op, 11 including pre-op diet. |
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Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 9:12 am It is odd. I went from 5' 4"+ to maybe 5' 3" -- and a size 9.5W to an 8. |
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 Member Since: 12/14/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 7:28 am My plantar fasciitis is gone. So are my migraines, depression, fatty liver, type II diabetes, eczema and weight-bearing related joint pain. On the flip-side, I have to watch out for low blood pressure and reactive hypoglycemia. As well, my muscle recovery after strength training is slower than before. But I wouldn't trade it...  |
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 | Post Date: 2/10/12 8:11 am I have the Band, my high BP went away right after the operation, while I was still in the hospital and hadn't lost an oz. The nurse said she sees that a lot and has no explanation, but thinks someone should do a study on that. |
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 Member Since: 01/01/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 8:19 am My shin splints are gone!! which is wonderful.... but the biggest difference for me (I am only 7-8 weeks out though)... but the biggest difference to me has been all mental .... I feel like there is hope... I feel excited.... like I have been given my life back... I feel like I am losing weight slowly, but I don't even care... being able to have control over what I eat.... to be able to turn food down... I just feel very empowered... So, I have to say that I just mentally feel really good! -Sonafi La vie est belle!!  |
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Canada Member Since: 01/07/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 8:21 am Hello My diabetes is in remission and only 7 weeks preop. Also incontinence, I had to wear depends, as of last week no more depends. I was hoping for the diabetes to start clearing up, but the incontinence was a surprise, a great surprise! StaceyP |
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Member Since: 04/08/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 9:05 am I lost my high blood pressure, my high cholesterol, my sleep apnea, my borderline blood sugar, my knee pain, and a load of laundry a week (at least). My clothes are smaller, so more items to a load. I can also use smaller suitcases  I also lost my self-consciousness about having my picture taken. At the same time I was working to have surgery approved I started with Jenny Craig. When I found out I was approved I dropped it. Later, when I wanted a before picture, I had to go back to them and ask for the one they took because I couldn't find one other picture of me at my largest. All time high 335 lbs. Goal in 9 1/2 months post-op, 11 including pre-op diet. |
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 TX Member Since: 10/04/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 9:58 am I lost Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stress incontinence, a serious pain in my shoulder that I'd put off seeing a doctor about. I sleep better, my feet got smaller, I lost an inch of height, I gained mobility. |
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Member Since: 08/09/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 11:11 am Stress incontinence too? I cannot WAIT to have this surgery done. I have had that occasionally since my third child was born and always figured I'd be stuck with it for life. VSG 4-10-12 - HW 261 SW 236 CW 216.5 GW 150 myfitnesspal: moresnow Preop: 25, Month 1: 15 |
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 Member Since: 10/02/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 11:12 am Diabetes symptoms disappeared immediately post surgery. Unfortunately, I found knee pain and plantar fasciitis after weight loss - probably due to increased exercise. But both are fine now. SD: 6/09; HW: 263; LW: 143; CW: 155; 5'5"; 62 yo |
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 "The OG", OH Duodenal Switch (10/31/05) Member Since: 11/05/04[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 11:44 am I had it, and YES, it went away! That being said, I still am very careful about what shoes I wear. When I know I'll be on my feet a lot, I always wear my Sketchers or Birkenstocks. I'm over 6 years post-op, but still not taking any chances. Valerie 1 year to lose the weight - 5 years maintaining it with the DS There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes |
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 Croydon, PA Member Since: 01/18/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 12:09 pm I am no longer being treated for the following conditions I had pre-surgery:
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 Member Since: 10/14/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 12:23 pm RNY here; blood pressure is better, joint pain is better, irritable bowel syndrome, heart is pumping better, better blood flow to different places (if you know what I mean), smaller shoe sizes, big bills from the big and tall store!! |
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 Member Since: 05/31/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 12:38 pm I no longer have GERD, sleep apnea, high cholesterol or stress incontinence. I wear a size 4 and have a nice figure- I lost the ugliness. I lost my self consciousness and my dread of social situations. I lost my hatred of exercise and being out of breath walking around the block, and now run 5 miles a day. I lost my depression and now embrace life with all of who I am. I think that is enough great losses that came along with my weight loss! I am so grateful! Anne "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly." "Support fosters your growth. If you are getting enough of the right support, you will experience a major transformation in yourself. You will discover a sense of empowerment and peace you have never before experienced. You will come to believe you can overcome your challenges and find some joy in this world." Katie Jay |
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 Clifton Park, NY Duodenal Switch (11/09/09) Member Since: 08/29/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 12:44 pm I lost: High Blood Pressure High Cholestrol Skin Tags Dry Cracked Heels Daily Fatigue I also lost in size: Clothing size from 24W to 6 Shoes from 10 to 9 Rings from 8 to 5 |
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 Member Since: 08/22/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 3:02 pm sleever here... no more snoring... no more plantar fasciitis.... no more stress incontinence... no more asthma... no more "personal hygiene issues" (I. CAN. REACH.).... intimacy with the hubster is easier.... i can put on my socks and breathe at the same time... it's a long list... jeris  To live would be an awfully big adventure -- Peter Pan |
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 MI Member Since: 12/08/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 5:31 pm Reflux was an instant cure, no high blood pressure. A lot of aches and pains resolved. I lost a shoe size, and 16 pant sizes (or 8 if you go by two's), 18 inches around the middle and half a boob. |
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 Member Since: 10/30/05 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/12 5:59 pm I was a very healthy fat person except for borderline hi blood pressure and pre diabetes, both of which are genetic. I still have both, but they could have gotten worse if I didn't lose weight. I am pretty much the same, but just feel and look better in general. Phyllis |
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