Dr. Nave did my breast reduction in 2002 (long before I had my VSG) and I was very pleased with the outcome.  I'm hoping I'll be able to look in to a plastic surgeon in the next year or so (breast lift, and get rid of the excess skin around my arms and middle so I'll be keeping my eye on this thread.

Wow... sure does sound like you were put through the ringer.... Glad all turned out ok though... I know you want to know what is going on and it can be frustrating when they can't find anything.... Good Luck with your next test and keep us posted on how you are doing....

 

HUGS,

 

Thanks for asking!  My endoscopy went fine and they didn't find anything.  They documented a small hiatal hernia.  I also had an upper GI and small bowel follow through on Friday.  I can't believe how much barium they made me drink!  They said the hernia was tiny and didn't find anything else.  All tests clear - just a vvery slow small bowel - test took almost 4 hours. 

My gasterinterologist talked to me Monday after the scope and said that one of my pancreatic enzymes had been slightly elevated when I saw him a couple of weeks ago.  I had an episode of abdominal pain the night before I saw him.  I also had pancreatitis in 2005.  He said if both of the tests came out fine he wanted to do an MRI of my pancreas and the ducts to it.  My follow-up with him got cancelled, so I called his nurse on Friday and hope I'll hear from them this week so they can get the next test scheduled.  I'm feeling like my body was put through hell this week with all the no eating at this time to this time, and take these laxatives, and drink this nasty tasting stuff and even after the barium on Friday, I had to drink magnesium citrate to help clear the barium - which isn't quite cleared out yet.  Part of me wants to just wait and see if I have any more problems...  :-(

Hello Frank and welcome to the group!!!!  Your surgery date will be here before you know it... You are in for the ride of your life.... Best of luck to you... I will keep a spot on the loser's bench warm for you.... I know my surgery changed my life and I am glad that I made the decision to do it and that my insurance covered it.... Saved my life.... Can't wait to hear from you as you go through your process....

 

HUGS,

 

Hi  Frank,  I  am  Mary, I  am  from Holland.  I  had  surgery  on 2/29.   I got  the  sleeve.  Good luck on  your new  start in life.