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69 year old male here. Got my one year followup. To Recap:
* My labs are excellent
* lost 107 lbs
* no more sleep apnea or diabetes. Most meds reduced.
* I take Xarelto thinner for afib and aspirin for heart stents. I had some burning twice so I am on Carafate and Protonix for life according to the Dr. a bleeding ulcer would be real bad news.
* Dr said no more weight loss concentrate on vitamins, minerals, water 80 ozs, follow the diet in the book to include the prescribed portions.
What do you think?
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Yep. Been there done that. I learned pretty quick to be careful. Good luck to you.
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I was in the hospital 2 nights. I really did not need pain drugs but they gave me a lot. I could not read. I slept a lot. Take water for you ride home. You'll do fine.
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Yesterday was my one year anniversary. I am down 105 lbs. Feeling good.
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I love coconut. I am using Crystal Light Tropical Coconut Drink Mix. A little squirt in the water. I like it.
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I do not take biotin. I am a 70 year old male. I am one year out and have had some hair loss....so I got a short hair cut. Funny thing is I now have more hair on my chest and stomach than ever.
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Hi
Does the NA mean sodium?
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I have been doing chili all along. I am one year out and 105 lbs down.
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Hi Bosslady
I am about a year out and had a like situation. I went back to the basics if you will. More protein and less carbs. My program stresses volumn. 5 to 6 fluid ounces....which ain't much. Good luck to you.
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My RNY dr gave me a script for Protonix. The label on the bottle the VA sends me says PANTOPRAZOLE NA 40MG EC TAB. Is this the same?
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10-4 thank you
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Can I get it from a certain food or do I need to buy a supplement? My VA clinic is RNY challenged.
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The first vitamins I got from the Drs office were chewable. This multivitamin in not. Lots of stuff in it but No selenium though.
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The VA supplies my meds and vitamins. I peeled the label and underneath it says NATURE'S BRAND. They are hard to I bite them in half before swallowing. Will these vitamins work for me? Thank you
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What did the Dr say?
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Have you been able to keep any food down?
Are you able to drink your required amount of water?
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Poopability is importante.
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I see Sundown Perfect Iron is sold at walgreens. I'll pick some up. Let me know if you can use a 90 day supply of ferrous sulfate 325mg. So far I have been unsuccessful in getting the VA to stop the order.
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Just got my letter from Dr Kim. He says my pouch does not produce enough acid to break down the ferrous sulfate.
I am to take ferrous fumarate or chelated iron which does not need acid to break it down.
Thank you all for your replies.
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Can't find my original post. I was talking to Poet-Kelly. I told the VA and provided a letter from Dr Kim but they still sent me ferrous sulfate.
I am going to fight them. Why is ferrous sulfate not as good? I will ask Dr Kim also. Does it have to do with absorbtion and pouch irritant?
Thank you
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Good point. I'll be on the lookout. I expect something will go wrong. The PCP I saw today did not seem to know much about RNY....at all. The VA pharmacy folks probably don't either.
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Yes the VA. Same system as the pharmacy drugs. I need to see the VA PCP once a year. They do a 90 day supply with 3 refills. The refills can be ordered by phone or online.
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Hi kelly
Just got back from my appointment with the veterans admin PCP. They are going to provide both drugs and vitamins free. I am 100% disabled service connected. I want to thank all the tax payers out there.
PS: in this area there is a shortage of B-12 shots but I was able to round up 4 doses recently.
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Give 'em what they ask for.
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I have a letter of medical necessity stating I need vitamins calcium citrate, multi vitamin, Iron and B-12 shots for life.
Anyone know how to get them thru Medicare?
I am 69 years old. Too old to work and too young to die.....
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