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Topic: RE: TEMPE SUPPORT GROUP
Sorry you had difficulty, and sorry you took offense-- none intended.
Once a patient has reflux, they need to have that evaluated.
Reflux is a part of banding. I have three banded friends and all three of them need their bands removed. They sleep in recliners. If they lay down flat their mouths and noses fill with stomach acid and they wake up choking on stomach acid.
One, Kira... she has chronic nose bleeds because acid has burned out her sinuses. Sonia.. sleeps in a recliner and has chonic pneumonia... it is aspiration pneumonia. Kim... YOUR patient and she also sleeps in a recliner or she wakes up and cannot breathe. She wakes up, unable to breathe from acid in her throat and mouth and she has to throw herself up against a wall so she can breathe. You have totally unfilled her. She has no restriction and is gaining. The slightest fill and reflux is so bad she fears suffocating in the middle of the night. OH! Then there is another friend, Kovenia. Same thing. If she has the slighest fill to give her enough restriction to lose weight she cannot sleep laying down due to reflux. It starts happening about 1 year post op.
I never had a dilated esophagus but I had severe problems from banding and I have permanent esophageal damage from that damn thing. If I do not focus and think carefully I still choke when I swallow food. I got rid of the band 17 months ago and opted for a sleeve. The esophageal damage is forever.
I did NOT abuse my band. I swore at it and hated the thing with a passion... if that is abuse then yeah, I abused my band. But let's get real here. The lap band is nothing short of a horror. It is dangerous, it causes Barretts esophagus, reflux, esophageal damage, and a host of other problems. For YOU to sit there and write that this is somehow our fault for abusing the band... OMG, you have no idea how insulting that is. I have no words to describe how it makes us feel when people like you blame us for band problems. I was the model patient, I overhauled my diet, I did not abuse anything. The band just sucks. No way around it.
On November 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM Pacific Time, terrysimpson wrote:
If you have reflux with the band then you need to have it evaluated- because reflux is NOT something of a normal band - -it means something is wrong.Sorry you had difficulty, and sorry you took offense-- none intended.
Once a patient has reflux, they need to have that evaluated.
Reflux is a part of banding. I have three banded friends and all three of them need their bands removed. They sleep in recliners. If they lay down flat their mouths and noses fill with stomach acid and they wake up choking on stomach acid.
One, Kira... she has chronic nose bleeds because acid has burned out her sinuses. Sonia.. sleeps in a recliner and has chonic pneumonia... it is aspiration pneumonia. Kim... YOUR patient and she also sleeps in a recliner or she wakes up and cannot breathe. She wakes up, unable to breathe from acid in her throat and mouth and she has to throw herself up against a wall so she can breathe. You have totally unfilled her. She has no restriction and is gaining. The slightest fill and reflux is so bad she fears suffocating in the middle of the night. OH! Then there is another friend, Kovenia. Same thing. If she has the slighest fill to give her enough restriction to lose weight she cannot sleep laying down due to reflux. It starts happening about 1 year post op.
I never had a dilated esophagus but I had severe problems from banding and I have permanent esophageal damage from that damn thing. If I do not focus and think carefully I still choke when I swallow food. I got rid of the band 17 months ago and opted for a sleeve. The esophageal damage is forever.
I did NOT abuse my band. I swore at it and hated the thing with a passion... if that is abuse then yeah, I abused my band. But let's get real here. The lap band is nothing short of a horror. It is dangerous, it causes Barretts esophagus, reflux, esophageal damage, and a host of other problems. For YOU to sit there and write that this is somehow our fault for abusing the band... OMG, you have no idea how insulting that is. I have no words to describe how it makes us feel when people like you blame us for band problems. I was the model patient, I overhauled my diet, I did not abuse anything. The band just sucks. No way around it.
Topic: REMINDER: Crossing Over to Transfer Addictions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/crossingtotransferaddictions/
Hi All,
There is a new OH Online Support Group. The above link will get you there.
It's called Crossing Over to Transfer Addictions.
This group discusses the issue of transfer addictions (also known as cross addictions) after weight loss surgery. there are millions of people who have undergone gastric bypass who are now dealing with issues of addiction transfer.
For a number of people, giving up overeating leads to adoption of a new compulsion. Addiction transfer occurs when someone is unable or unwilling to rely on one compulsion (for us, it was food) and so switches to a new compulsion (alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, shopping, internet, porn, etc) due to not having dealt with the underlying issue behind the compulsion.
***Please feel free (and safe) to join and discuss any and/all issues you have regarding Transfer Addiction. ***
WE WILL SUPPORT EACH OTHER WITHOUT JUDGEMENT!
Hi All,
There is a new OH Online Support Group. The above link will get you there.
It's called Crossing Over to Transfer Addictions.
This group discusses the issue of transfer addictions (also known as cross addictions) after weight loss surgery. there are millions of people who have undergone gastric bypass who are now dealing with issues of addiction transfer.
For a number of people, giving up overeating leads to adoption of a new compulsion. Addiction transfer occurs when someone is unable or unwilling to rely on one compulsion (for us, it was food) and so switches to a new compulsion (alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, shopping, internet, porn, etc) due to not having dealt with the underlying issue behind the compulsion.
***Please feel free (and safe) to join and discuss any and/all issues you have regarding Transfer Addiction. ***
WE WILL SUPPORT EACH OTHER WITHOUT JUDGEMENT!
Topic: RE: TEMPE SUPPORT GROUP
It is interesting how you accuse me of not supplying patient follow up on one hand and then accuse me of seeing patients too much for the band in another- a logical fallacy. If a patient comes in for a post operative visit - whether it be for a DS or a lap band - you consider it business if we charge for one but not the other?
Then you cite a single paper - but not the multiple papers that are out there -- and use that as the sole basis for an argument- a paper that comes from a single source? Yet the whole of papers out there show that the lap-band is safer by a factor of ten- in all aspects?
Then you say I am likely getting kickbacks-- for which you accuse me of, but have no basis for? And yet you fail to note or discuss the many staples that are used are also "medical devices" and something for which device companies are paid. So if Ethicon or Covidian take a DS surgeon to dinner that is not bad, but if they take me to dinner that is bad? Did you know that the staple manufacturers get more for a DS than they do when they sell a band? But because you think one is better it is ok - and not ther other?
Then you say an office visit is less renumerative for one than the other-- although they are coded out the same? So if patients use office visits to learn, to change lifestyle, to have good results because it takes time to learn about any procedure and what it does-- if they do it for one that is ok, but not the other?
Then when a procedure fails - and someone revises it to another - you say that is wrong- but you refuse or simply ignore other data? It is ok to revise from one procedure to another as long as you think it is good?
Thank you for the assumption that surgeons do one procedure for money and the other for love - when you don't know reimbursement rates, motives- but because you like the procedure you had it must be good.
Your arguments are not based on the whole of the data - and your conclusions are based on a flawed belief that if data/surgeons do not believe in your belief they are wrong.
This is not religion- this is medicine- this is surgey.
If you think it is better to reoperate on someone for multiple hernias from the malnutrition of a DS, or bowel obstructions, or leaks than it is to operate on someone to reposition the band- or to take a band out -- you are simply wrong. You can be an evangelist for a procedure- but if you want to cite a small bit of literature and dismiss those of us who take the entire body of literature- admit it.
Here are the facts:
In all large studies across all literature-- the band is safer than other procedures.
The band does require education - as all procedures do- it does requre follow up visits-- as all procedures do-- and the band is adjustable - others are not without major intervention.
There is no trading malabsorption for obesity with the band.
Bad things can happen with any surgical procedure- and if you think a website is what I would use for informed consent then you are so wrong.
Glad you like your procedure- but to say it is better than a lap band is like saying a horse is better than a car because you don't need gasoline.
The band is not flawed, anymore than any weight loss operations are flawed. Patients have a problem of obesity- and this is the tool I seek to use. In our data-- outcomes (weight loss over three years or more) are equal -morbidity and mortality is less- and patient satisfaction is higher with the band than with DS.
Then you cite a single paper - but not the multiple papers that are out there -- and use that as the sole basis for an argument- a paper that comes from a single source? Yet the whole of papers out there show that the lap-band is safer by a factor of ten- in all aspects?
Then you say I am likely getting kickbacks-- for which you accuse me of, but have no basis for? And yet you fail to note or discuss the many staples that are used are also "medical devices" and something for which device companies are paid. So if Ethicon or Covidian take a DS surgeon to dinner that is not bad, but if they take me to dinner that is bad? Did you know that the staple manufacturers get more for a DS than they do when they sell a band? But because you think one is better it is ok - and not ther other?
Then you say an office visit is less renumerative for one than the other-- although they are coded out the same? So if patients use office visits to learn, to change lifestyle, to have good results because it takes time to learn about any procedure and what it does-- if they do it for one that is ok, but not the other?
Then when a procedure fails - and someone revises it to another - you say that is wrong- but you refuse or simply ignore other data? It is ok to revise from one procedure to another as long as you think it is good?
Thank you for the assumption that surgeons do one procedure for money and the other for love - when you don't know reimbursement rates, motives- but because you like the procedure you had it must be good.
Your arguments are not based on the whole of the data - and your conclusions are based on a flawed belief that if data/surgeons do not believe in your belief they are wrong.
This is not religion- this is medicine- this is surgey.
If you think it is better to reoperate on someone for multiple hernias from the malnutrition of a DS, or bowel obstructions, or leaks than it is to operate on someone to reposition the band- or to take a band out -- you are simply wrong. You can be an evangelist for a procedure- but if you want to cite a small bit of literature and dismiss those of us who take the entire body of literature- admit it.
Here are the facts:
In all large studies across all literature-- the band is safer than other procedures.
The band does require education - as all procedures do- it does requre follow up visits-- as all procedures do-- and the band is adjustable - others are not without major intervention.
There is no trading malabsorption for obesity with the band.
Bad things can happen with any surgical procedure- and if you think a website is what I would use for informed consent then you are so wrong.
Glad you like your procedure- but to say it is better than a lap band is like saying a horse is better than a car because you don't need gasoline.
The band is not flawed, anymore than any weight loss operations are flawed. Patients have a problem of obesity- and this is the tool I seek to use. In our data-- outcomes (weight loss over three years or more) are equal -morbidity and mortality is less- and patient satisfaction is higher with the band than with DS.
Topic: RE: TEMPE SUPPORT GROUP
I am so utterly disappointed in you Dr. Simpson.
You used to be a whole-hearted DS supporter. Then you sold out to the lapband business model.
You told me that it was because your DSers were non-compliant. Odd that YOU had this problem to that extent, when other practices (including foreign practices) don't. I assert your pre-op education, followup and post-op support programs were deficient, or you were too lazy or unwilling to provide them. You couldn't be bothered with helping people get and maintain what you at one time swore was "a better operation in terms of efficacy for weight loss [compared to RNY]." Which you stated "has no long-term sequella specific to it." (Quotes from the letter he wrote for me to support my appeal for the DS in 2003.)
Now, you solely support a procedure
* For which you are likely being given kickbacks and/or other income which are not disclosed to the patients, from the manufacturer of the medical device you install
* Which requires the patient to repeatedly return to your office to maintain -- and for which you can CHARGE office visits, as opposed to the less remunerative support that DS surgeons provide their patients.
* Which you can slap on after other failed procedures with hollow promises of how this is a vialbe "revision"
Your assertiions about the safety and efficacy of the band are NOT supported by the literature. In fact, there are increasingly insistent calls to REMOVE the band from the market. See for example, this recent paper:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2698858/?tool=pu bmed
(Patient Saf Surg. 2009; 3: 10.)
Conclusion The placement of a gastric band appears to be a disservice to many morbidly obese patients and therefore, in the current culture of evidence based medicine, the prevalent use of laparoscopic gastric banding can no longer be justified.
Since you are apparently incapable of providing or unwilling to provide adequate pre-op educational or post-op support sufficient to be in the business of performing the DS procedure, I am glad you've gotten out of that business. But your current business model is based on a flawed procedure and device, and your website contains what may of us believe is (putting it in the best light possible) intellectually dishonest information. This is not merely advertising "puffery" -- this negatively impacts people's LIVES.
SHAME ON YOU.
You used to be a whole-hearted DS supporter. Then you sold out to the lapband business model.
You told me that it was because your DSers were non-compliant. Odd that YOU had this problem to that extent, when other practices (including foreign practices) don't. I assert your pre-op education, followup and post-op support programs were deficient, or you were too lazy or unwilling to provide them. You couldn't be bothered with helping people get and maintain what you at one time swore was "a better operation in terms of efficacy for weight loss [compared to RNY]." Which you stated "has no long-term sequella specific to it." (Quotes from the letter he wrote for me to support my appeal for the DS in 2003.)
Now, you solely support a procedure
* For which you are likely being given kickbacks and/or other income which are not disclosed to the patients, from the manufacturer of the medical device you install
* Which requires the patient to repeatedly return to your office to maintain -- and for which you can CHARGE office visits, as opposed to the less remunerative support that DS surgeons provide their patients.
* Which you can slap on after other failed procedures with hollow promises of how this is a vialbe "revision"
Your assertiions about the safety and efficacy of the band are NOT supported by the literature. In fact, there are increasingly insistent calls to REMOVE the band from the market. See for example, this recent paper:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2698858/?tool=pu bmed
(Patient Saf Surg. 2009; 3: 10.)
Conclusion The placement of a gastric band appears to be a disservice to many morbidly obese patients and therefore, in the current culture of evidence based medicine, the prevalent use of laparoscopic gastric banding can no longer be justified.
Since you are apparently incapable of providing or unwilling to provide adequate pre-op educational or post-op support sufficient to be in the business of performing the DS procedure, I am glad you've gotten out of that business. But your current business model is based on a flawed procedure and device, and your website contains what may of us believe is (putting it in the best light possible) intellectually dishonest information. This is not merely advertising "puffery" -- this negatively impacts people's LIVES.
SHAME ON YOU.
Topic: RE: TEMPE SUPPORT GROUP
If you have reflux with the band then you need to have it evaluated- because reflux is NOT something of a normal band - -it means something is wrong.
Sorry you had difficulty, and sorry you took offense-- none intended.
Once a patient has reflux, they need to have that evaluated.
Sorry you had difficulty, and sorry you took offense-- none intended.
Once a patient has reflux, they need to have that evaluated.
Ms. Cal Culator
on 11/16/09 2:29 pm - Tuvalu
on 11/16/09 2:29 pm - Tuvalu
Topic: RE: TEMPE SUPPORT GROUP
She knows how to lose weight, she knows how to keep that weight off - and she can teach other people how to do that.
I have done all weight loss operations- have published about all weight loss operations, and look at the data on an ongoing basis. It is a mistake to say one operation has more issues than another- they are all operations. If you do not abuse a lap-band- there is minimal chance of having issues with it. But that is not the important point. Bottom line with all weight loss operations-- at five years out- those who make lifestyle changes will keep their weight off-- those who don't- won't (all data, all operations).
What Darcie is offering is a support group on the east side, with the benefit of her experience. There is no financial benefit of this for the outpatient surgery center - this is a good chance to learn about how a successful person did it. She has taught countless patients - and those who wish to benefit from this- I recommend they attend.
I am going to recommend my east side patients go to this support group.
Dr. Simpson,
I know you've done a lot of bands and I've only had one...but my experience is NOT what you have described. Esophageal dysmotility about a year into an otherwise successful band experience is not abusing the band. It is the band abusing the body. I was fortunate that I had that lousy piece of garbage removed in time for reversal of the damage. Not all of the 25% of banding patients who end up having to have their bands removed are as fortunate as I.
While I see that YOU say you have experience with the DS, I have never found a DS patient who claims you as his or her surgeon. Why is that? And you list "revisions" on your advertising page here, but not revisions to the DS. So where are these DS patients? And why do NONE of the DS sites who gather names of successful DS surgeons list you as someone who has done a sufficient number of procedures that he might be considered "qualified?"
You know...if you want to bad-mouth a surgery you don't have a positive reputation performing on your OWN website (as you are doing now), go for it....but when you do it here where we are supposed to be exchanging facts, not advertising talking points, I think you might expect to be called out for those claims.
BTW, I am about the most non-compliant patient you will ever encounter--well, I'm all over my supplements but I'm all over chocolate as well--and I'm a few days short of four years out and I've just finished three months on the couch due to a sacroiliac joint injury and I'm STILL at 76% of excess weight lost.
So why don't you try to stick to what you consider the good points about the band--if your imagination is that good--without promulgating false data about the surgery you don't do.
THAT would be "doing no harm."
Sue
On November 13, 2009 at 3:11 PM Pacific Time, terrysimpson wrote:
The fundamentals of weight loss are the same with all operations. Darcie knows these fundamentals as well as anyone-- she is a great cook- has written a cookbook- and I have had the pleasure of her cooking. She knows how to lose weight, she knows how to keep that weight off - and she can teach other people how to do that.
I have done all weight loss operations- have published about all weight loss operations, and look at the data on an ongoing basis. It is a mistake to say one operation has more issues than another- they are all operations. If you do not abuse a lap-band- there is minimal chance of having issues with it. But that is not the important point. Bottom line with all weight loss operations-- at five years out- those who make lifestyle changes will keep their weight off-- those who don't- won't (all data, all operations).
What Darcie is offering is a support group on the east side, with the benefit of her experience. There is no financial benefit of this for the outpatient surgery center - this is a good chance to learn about how a successful person did it. She has taught countless patients - and those who wish to benefit from this- I recommend they attend.
I am going to recommend my east side patients go to this support group.
I know you've done a lot of bands and I've only had one...but my experience is NOT what you have described. Esophageal dysmotility about a year into an otherwise successful band experience is not abusing the band. It is the band abusing the body. I was fortunate that I had that lousy piece of garbage removed in time for reversal of the damage. Not all of the 25% of banding patients who end up having to have their bands removed are as fortunate as I.
While I see that YOU say you have experience with the DS, I have never found a DS patient who claims you as his or her surgeon. Why is that? And you list "revisions" on your advertising page here, but not revisions to the DS. So where are these DS patients? And why do NONE of the DS sites who gather names of successful DS surgeons list you as someone who has done a sufficient number of procedures that he might be considered "qualified?"
You know...if you want to bad-mouth a surgery you don't have a positive reputation performing on your OWN website (as you are doing now), go for it....but when you do it here where we are supposed to be exchanging facts, not advertising talking points, I think you might expect to be called out for those claims.
BTW, I am about the most non-compliant patient you will ever encounter--well, I'm all over my supplements but I'm all over chocolate as well--and I'm a few days short of four years out and I've just finished three months on the couch due to a sacroiliac joint injury and I'm STILL at 76% of excess weight lost.
So why don't you try to stick to what you consider the good points about the band--if your imagination is that good--without promulgating false data about the surgery you don't do.
THAT would be "doing no harm."
Sue
Topic: RE: TEMPE SUPPORT GROUP
Come to the Dark Side!!!
Band to DS revision 11/09/09.
Learn about the Duodenal Switch at dsfacts.com ! Off site comparisons of the 4 WLS
http://www.thinnertimes.com/weight-loss-surgery/wls-basics/w eight-loss-surgery-comparison.html
http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html
How exactly can you abuse the band?
I know that you can "eat around" the band by drinking milkshakes and stuff. That will effect weight loss. But, I don't get the comment about patients that don't abuse the band won't have issues.
I did not hold my breath one day and get acid reflux.
I did not scream awful things at my band and not be able to swallow anything in the morning.
I never beat my chest, jumped up and down, or threw myself to the floor to cause my band slip.
And I bet those people with erosion's did not mentally abuse the band and make it "act out" in such ways.
Just really don't get it. You can be 100% compliant and the band fail YOU.
From my research, some links provided in my sig, long term weight loss is not the same 5 years out. Each surgery has its good points and bad, and it is better to be educated on both before you have anything done to your body, it is just sad that you provide a skewed view to your potential patients. (Guess "buyer beware" applies to surgeons and surgery types too.)
Don't know you from Adam, but I take offense to your comment. I did nothing to deserve the pain the band caused me.
I know that you can "eat around" the band by drinking milkshakes and stuff. That will effect weight loss. But, I don't get the comment about patients that don't abuse the band won't have issues.
I did not hold my breath one day and get acid reflux.
I did not scream awful things at my band and not be able to swallow anything in the morning.
I never beat my chest, jumped up and down, or threw myself to the floor to cause my band slip.
And I bet those people with erosion's did not mentally abuse the band and make it "act out" in such ways.
Just really don't get it. You can be 100% compliant and the band fail YOU.
From my research, some links provided in my sig, long term weight loss is not the same 5 years out. Each surgery has its good points and bad, and it is better to be educated on both before you have anything done to your body, it is just sad that you provide a skewed view to your potential patients. (Guess "buyer beware" applies to surgeons and surgery types too.)
Don't know you from Adam, but I take offense to your comment. I did nothing to deserve the pain the band caused me.
Come to the Dark Side!!! Band to DS revision 11/09/09.
Learn about the Duodenal Switch at dsfacts.com ! Off site comparisons of the 4 WLS
http://www.thinnertimes.com/weight-loss-surgery/wls-basics/w eight-loss-surgery-comparison.html
http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html
Topic: RE: TEMPE SUPPORT GROUP
I have to disagree that abusing the band is the main or only risk of reoperation....... I reached my 4 year point with my band in August......
Then on September 30th had emergency removal of my band due to being totally blocked...I had never abused my band I lost 212 lbs with my band and it saved my life.......and never knew that I could face the issues I did.....
I had severe reflux and heartburn after 2 1/2 to 3 years with my band and it cause so much damage to my esophgus my sugery took 5 hours to repair the damage to my stomach and everything.....
I did not even have a fill in my band so I was never over filled or anything.....Please for the sake of everyone give them the good and bad of this surgery.....If I would have known I would have been more aggressive in seaching my options
Unfortunately most medical doctors blame band issues on the patient I can say I Swear on my Life I took care of my band like it was my own child!!!
Thanks
Jan
Then on September 30th had emergency removal of my band due to being totally blocked...I had never abused my band I lost 212 lbs with my band and it saved my life.......and never knew that I could face the issues I did.....
I had severe reflux and heartburn after 2 1/2 to 3 years with my band and it cause so much damage to my esophgus my sugery took 5 hours to repair the damage to my stomach and everything.....
I did not even have a fill in my band so I was never over filled or anything.....Please for the sake of everyone give them the good and bad of this surgery.....If I would have known I would have been more aggressive in seaching my options
Unfortunately most medical doctors blame band issues on the patient I can say I Swear on my Life I took care of my band like it was my own child!!!
Thanks
Jan
Topic: RE: transfer addiction
Does anyone know a good therapist? Im in the east valley.Dr. Janie Goodhall (with Banner Gateway)
Dr. Barbara Maxwell
You can google both of them.
Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
On November 16, 2009 at 3:02 PM Pacific Time, syre151 wrote:
Does anyone know a good therapist? Im in the east valley.Dr. Barbara Maxwell
You can google both of them.
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
Topic: RE: Gas Pain & Possible Heartburn..HELP!!
I had my RNY 06/18/07 and have lost over 150lbs and have not had any issues. Now, me and my BF are trying to have a little one.
HOWEVER
,
Since night before last I have had sum very very bad gas pains. I am havin issues doing #2 and I am about frustrated. I bought sum Prilosec OTC, Chewable Rolaids (berry flavor), and some GasX (chewable).
So, I can feel the bubbles in my stomach but cannot do an official Bowel Movement
. And sometimes I get a little pressure in my chest.
Idk, just curious if anyone else has had these issues and if it is something for me to worry about. Is there a quicker fix to get rid of it. This is my first time w/this issue.Did you contact your doc?
to rule out:....heart, ulcer, gallbladder, hernia, stricture, etc.
Post-Op "issues" are relatively common and OTC prilosec, tylenol, .....stuff....can often do the trick but if you're definitely planning to bring a wee one into the world then you'd better make sure his or her form of transportation is healthy and ready to go!
Good luck! Sorry you're feeling yucky!
Joyce
Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
On November 16, 2009 at 4:41 PM Pacific Time, willsgnc wrote:
Hey BAF Fam. I had my RNY 06/18/07 and have lost over 150lbs and have not had any issues. Now, me and my BF are trying to have a little one.
HOWEVER
,Since night before last I have had sum very very bad gas pains. I am havin issues doing #2 and I am about frustrated. I bought sum Prilosec OTC, Chewable Rolaids (berry flavor), and some GasX (chewable).
So, I can feel the bubbles in my stomach but cannot do an official Bowel Movement
. And sometimes I get a little pressure in my chest. Idk, just curious if anyone else has had these issues and if it is something for me to worry about. Is there a quicker fix to get rid of it. This is my first time w/this issue.
to rule out:....heart, ulcer, gallbladder, hernia, stricture, etc.
Post-Op "issues" are relatively common and OTC prilosec, tylenol, .....stuff....can often do the trick but if you're definitely planning to bring a wee one into the world then you'd better make sure his or her form of transportation is healthy and ready to go!
Good luck! Sorry you're feeling yucky!
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
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