terrapin16
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
I've taken omeprazol since VSG Jan 2012 (in Mexico) and all has been good. The past two weeks or so I've been experiencing hardcore heartburn, reflux, vomiting, sour stomach. All of it. Primary doc said to add Zantac which I've done but I don't think i
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
I've asked this before but can't find old posts.
I had VS in MX Jan 2012. Gained all the weight back. Am interested in finding out what would be the best revision surgery for me and which MX surgeon most prefer. I think Dr. Ugnson (sp) was r
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Revision in MX - Any stories of people who have had revision surgery? Did you do much better the second time around?
I had VSG Jan 2012 with Dr. Kelly and am wanting to try this again. Don't kno...
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Revision surgery without insurance? - I had VSG in MX Jan 2012.
Am thinking of revision surgery and would LOVE to not have to go to MX. But my primary doc said it could take up to a year with insurance in the states....
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Not sure where to post: 2nd surgery? - I had vertical sleeve done Jan 2012 in MX. Lost some weight at the beginning and then it just stopped and I'm at the same size I was before surgery. Has anyone had a second weigh...
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Just emailed my Patient Consent Forms. - That is some scary reading. With all the things that 'could' go wrong, I'm kind of freaking out a little bit. I still haven't sent in my deposit yet, but am tentatively planning ...
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Phones/laptops in Mexico - Perhaps a stupid question but would I need an adapter or something to have my phone and laptop work in Mexico? If I do make the decision to go, my mom runs her own business and wan...
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
To tell or not to tell? - Those of you who have had your surgery during a time you were/are working, did you told people you work with what's going on? How was the liquid diet before and after when you wer...
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Anyone planning on going to Mexico this January? - My thoughts (which change hourly) at this time is that I'm hoping my temp job will end on Dec 31st as it's supposed to (however, it may go longer and then we may be offered permane...
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
A book on Vertical Sleeve? - So I'm thinking about getting the vertical sleeve done in Mexico bc 1) I don't have insurance and 2) it's cheap(er) than here in the states. I feel like since I'm not getting it d...
terrapin16 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Hi all. I'm new. Question about IBS before and a - Has anyone been diagnosed with IBS pre-surgery, and then you no longer suffered from it post-surgery? Just curious if that's something that wil start to go away in time. I'm plan...
