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Hi, I had BD/DS in 2008 no problems. I now need surgery to correct a hiatal hernia and esophageal stricture. I haven't been on here in years and have no clue of options for correcting these issues.
I appreciate the time!
Blessings
both are corrected surgically. The stricture will be dilated(made more open) so you can swallow again.
Hi. I haven't been on here in years, either. I had my DS in 2002. I ran into the same problem last year. In November they repaired the hiatal hernia and found I had Achalaisa (a rare condition with no cure or information on what causes it. ) It sounds like what your are saying. They did a surgical procedure called Heller myotomy . Don't know where you live, but mine was done in Seattle, WA
Good luck.
on 3/27/23 5:54 pm
Randomly, if you're looking for some daily support or accountability, there's an active daily menu thread in the RNY forum. There are a few folks with different surgery types, and the crew is welcoming if that's something that might help you!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I've been aiming for 100-120 g of protein and 60-70g of fat a day, and hitting it most days now that I am on soft solid foods. I do still have to drink at least one protein shake a day to get there though, which I hope will change once I am on more dense proteins. Here are the vitamins I am taking right now (which may change in May once I have my 3 month labs):
Bari-Life Just One multivitamin with iron x 1
5000 mcg B12 sublingual
500 mg Vitamin C chewable x 2 daily
ADEK x 2 daily sublingual
100 mg B1
1500 mg calcium citrate chews (500 mg x 3 daily)
400 mg magnesium chewable
1 prebiotic/probiotic capsule
Potassium gluconate 595 mg x 1
My multivitamin also has magnesium in it. I'm hoping this series is good enough but of course if my labs indicate otherwise I can ramp up what needs to be increased and back down off of other things if need be. I'm trying to modulate my fat intake and I feel like it's a fine line I am walking between having an upset GI tract due to too much fat (I am also minus a gallbladder) and not enough so that I get constipated. Thankfully I haven't had that issue, and am trying to avoid it as much as possible.
Thanks again for your post--all of you have been really helpful and I truly appreciate it.
Hi, I had BD/DS in 2008 no problems. I now need surgery to correct a hiatal hernia and esophageal stricture. I haven't been on here in years and have no clue of options for correcting these issues.
I appreciate the time!
Blessings
I had the 2nd part DS in 2017. My Dr. Made my CC length 300, which made me a little upset. I never got to my ideal goal, but I did get to 179. I have a feeling he may have done that because of my age. My labs have stayed pretty good, so I guess I can live with this weight. I do have to have iron infusions every few years. I eat at least 80 grams of protein, and at least 50 grams of fat. I take 3500 calcium, 800 magnesium, 180 mk-7, 50,000 D3 per day, vitamin E 400, vitamin A 25,000 per day, 2 multivitamins, 50mg zinc. Yours will probably be a lot different, but this gives you an idea. Back when I had my DS someone posted the vitamins they took and that helped me a lot! Mine have changed a bit, according to my labs. Hope this helps! Good luck!
Thank You, scheduled next week.
SW / CW / GW 292 / 188 / 174 - Height 5'7, Size 10
Hey, I noticed in the middle of the night if I just so happe to lay wrong, I find I do not have any circulation in my lower arm or hands. It often happens, what Vitamin or Supplement helps with this issue?
this may not be a vitamin or supplement issue. I suggest you see your pcp who may send you to a specialist. Good luck.
Hey, I noticed in the middle of the night if I just so happe to lay wrong, I find I do not have any circulation in my lower arm or hands. It often happens, what Vitamin or Supplement helps with this issue?
SW / CW / GW 292 / 188 / 174 - Height 5'7, Size 10
