starrfleming
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 6 years, 10 months ago
How many years experience should my doctor have? He's only been doing the switch for 2 years.... He's done Gastric bypass with no deaths for 17 years... He said he's had 2 complications with the switch... He said he can do the switch in 4 hours but h
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 7 years ago
Hello, I am 34 and weigh 501 pounds. I had my heart and mind set on getting gastric bypass but when i saw my weight loss surgery dr a few days ago for first visit, he recommended DS over gastric... I am trying to do my research and make my mind up. I h
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 7 years ago
Hey, i am 34 and weigh 501 pounds. I went to my first appointment with the weight loss surgery doctor and had my mind set to gastric. However my doctor said hes wants me to get DS. He said bc so many people are coming in for revison surgerys and you ha
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
vitimans and protien shakes... -
My Surgery is Aug 7th and I still havent bought my Vitimans. My NUT gave me a list but I have misplaced the list. Can you guys please tell me what Vitimans I need to buy, please...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
tube in nose during surgery? -
Does anyone know if You had a tube in your nose during surgery? Wondering if I will need to take my nose ring out..... Thanks :)
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
No 2 week pre op skake... -
My Doctor does not require the 2 week pre op shake diet. I was just wondering if anyone else here didnt have to do it. I'm kinda worried because it seems like everyone else has ...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Surgery scheduled :) -
I dont post here often but do read alot of the posts so wanted to share with you all that my surgery is August 7th at 8am :) So excited and SCARD!
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
how soon after surgery did you drink alcohol? kid -
My Surgery will be in June or July. I just bought 4th row tickets to see Kid Rock in Concert on September 10th. Do you think I will be well enough to go to a Concert? I would li...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Medicare... -
I have Medicare. I have almost completed everything that Medicare requires in order to get the Surgery. Just wondering from those of You have have Medicare as well, how long aft...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Nutritinist once a Month? -
I havent had my First appointment with the Nutritinist yet, I go on the 24th... A Friend of Mine said she had to go once a Month for a Year and she has the same Surgeron as I do...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Gastric Bypass VS VSG -
I havent had surgery yet, it will be in June or July. I have had my Heart and Mind set on Gastric Bypass until a friend of mine had VSG. Can you please tell me your reasons as t...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Gastric Bypass VS VSG? -
Hey everyone, I am usually over on the Gastric Bypass Boards... I havent had Surgery yet, I am getting it in June or July. I did have my Heart and Mind set on Gastric Bypass but...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
cooking for your family, after surgery.... -
My Husband said his only worry after Surgery is that I'm not gonna want to cook for him anymore. I am a stay at home Mom/Housewife and I really enjoy cooking for My Family. I kn...
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starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
did it hurt? and a few more questions... -
After surery and the days that followed, were you in alot of pain? I have had a c section before, for those of you that have had a c section, is it worse or about the same pain?...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
psychological evaluation question... -
Is there anyway to prepare for the evaluation? I'm scard I will answer the questions wrong and they will denie me for surgery. Also, I take anxity medication and depression medi...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
blood clot? -
Have any of you had a blood clot before gastric bypass or after? I had one in 2009 due to taking birthcontrol pills... My gastric bypass doctor seemed very concerened when I tol...
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
blod clot? -
First of all I want to say that I have found this board sooo helpful! Thank You soo much to all of you!
starrfleming posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
scard of surgery... -
Hey, everyone. My name is Starr. I am 30 Years old and weight 420 pounds. I have been fat my whole life. My highest weight was 462 pounds. I lost down to 320 pounds but after se...
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