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Hello......
I'm almost 7 years post DS and I have never taken a probiotic.
I just returned from vacation where I drank WAY too many sugary ****tails and have had diarrhea since about Thursday. I feel like I can't stay off the toilet.
Looking for recommendations for a good probiotic to get my gut back in order.
TIA
Happy surgeriversary. Many of us experience some type of bounce back after hitting goal.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
thank you. you are a real inspiration. I had the sadi done 6mths ago. I feel physically great and I actually reached my short term weight goal today! But I've been feeling a bit down lately, I'm not sure why, since I'm doing so well. I had no complications what so ever and I barely ever vomit, which I know many ppl do at the beginning. I just feel a bit down that I had to physically change myself to be at a semi healthy weight when others eat all they want and still remain "skinny". your post really uplifted me. thank you!
Hello all,
Five years ago today I had the SADI surgery. I was a type 2 insulin dependent diabetic on an insulin pump with concentrated insulin. No matter how much I exercised/dieted etc...my blood sugars and my A1C were high. My insulin resistance was off the charts according to my endocrinologist. I started experiencing double vision and was worried I would eventually go blind.
The day of surgery was the last time I had insulin. HW 250+ (not sure exactly since I stopped weighing myself). SW 225, Lowest weight, 135. CW 150. I have gained some weight since the surgery. Not because the surgery failed but because I haven't been as careful with my diet and haven't exercised as I should due to a crazy 2019.
I look and feel good and take no meds whatsoever. I was diabetic for 15 years before surgery. And now I've been a "recovering" diabetic for 5 years. I am grateful that modern medicine has created a procedure that helped.
For any of you considering weight loss surgery...do your research...pick the surgery you and your Dr. thinks is best for you...NEVER think this is cheating....NEVER let some stranger on this forum or any other tell you you chose the wrong surgery or that your choice was not as good as their choice. Each person is different and needs a different solution. The SADI was the best decision for me. Lastly, remember the saying, THE SURGERY IS JUST A TOOL. I have watched several folks eat and live after surgery the same way that did before surgery and they are gaining.
I had SADI surgery 5 years ago. I never had acid reflux before surgery. I do now if I eat or drink too late at night and then try to go to sleep.
I live in Ventura ca. Had a revision of GBP in June of 2019 and DS in Oct of 2019. Dr Billy is surgeon. I have had no complications but some gas stool n cramping issues which I have been told will subside in time. Trying to be patient and give it a chance. I am loosing weight again really easy n fast much different than GBP eating and issues. Would I do it again? Not sure the gas issue is really bad but if it resolves it's self soon I will be happy. I too have a top notch surgeon with a huge support staff for aftercare. Wish you all the best
If you know from your Ops report that he only did the sleeve yet he billed your insurance company for the full DS I would contact your insurance company. This is called insurance fraud and I assume they would also want to go after the doctor.
Check over on the main discussion site and cross-post there (there's more activity on the main discussion board). I think there might be a lawyer or two on that forum.
Also try googling lawyers who specialize in either medical fraud or insurance fraud or WLS-related suits.
I'm so sorry this has happened.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
You are right. All you got was the sleeve. I think you need to talk to a lawyer.
