Hello,with Barrett's Esophagus they usually recommend to do the bypass. I guess they are willing to see if the damage is not to bad they may go with Sleeve. The sleeve will cause the re flux to be...

Hiatal Hernia and C-Diff...all the rest I knew about.

Wow Nicole, this is quite a Journey you have been on. I am glad you are seeking counseling to get through these troubles. The only thing I can offer is with the re-flux, and yours sounds serious. In...

I had a drain and it was removed when I went back for my 1 week follow-up. More of annoyance than anything. It does fell weird when it comes out little pain at all. This was a standard that my...

Savor this moment, then start pushing hard to the finish line. Nothing can stop you now!

Yes, my surgeon always does them. I had not symptoms but discovered hiatal hernia and C-Diff. Hernia was repaired with the surgery. C-Diff required nasty antibiotics and had to be clear before...

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No your not alone, compliance to the program is key to long term success! For most of us this our last shot of having a healthy life, so do not blow it! Good Luck on your journey.

Hello, I copied this over from my Spark People page to the site but trying to loose weight. My top weight was 423# on 08/2003. I lost about 170# and still need to go down. It is An adventure!
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My HWE = 423# , Surgical Consult 360# , Day of of Surgery 320#, Current Weight 235# and I am over 2 years post op! Best of luck!

Hello, I am 2 years out my HWE =423#, so I lost 188# total and 125# of that was from surgery. So yes, you will do fine. Just follow the rules and it will work for you on your body schedule and time...

Well today is my 2nd year surgiversary, HWE =423# , Started Surgery journey @ 360# , today 235# .So that is 188# total loss ....125# surgical loss. I still and creeping down but better than...

Ghost Ryder, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you begin this journey. I will be warming up a seat for you on the looser bench! You will find out later that this is the easy part.

Congrats Ann on " SECOND SURGIVERSARY " you always have such a great outlook on life and especially your weight loss journey! You will be inspiring the young cubs for many years. You are just a...

You can do a search for 5 day poch test or pre surgey reset diet and get some great ideas. Youtube also has some videos on the subject. If those peskey carbs have found they way back to strong in...

Yes, mine required it and it helps yuo get your mind and body right. It goes very quickly (alot of appointments for different medical checks) and allow you to properly preparer for this new...

We are warming up a seat on the loosers bench for ya!! Keep us posted when you can.

If your reflux is this bad, converting to R&Y bypass soulds like good advice. Search topic conversion to read about others that went down this path. Stay positive, and yes you will loose some more...

ghost_rider, it is funny that your Doctor is Dr. Doyle. I get called that(not a doc) but know a lot about health issues, Doyle is my first name. Just, so you know, I also run a live support group for...

Hello, I am originally form WV and my sister lives in Cross Lanes! Small world. I live in Delaware now, and I was sleeved 18 months ago. You will be pleased with your results I am sure. Let me know...

Awesome, the day has arrived! We warming up a seat on the looser's bench for ya! Walk, Walk, Walk, sip, sip, sip that is our mantra....

Also remember, with our small tummy's we can hold normal amount of liquids. Like drinking contrast or liquid for a colonoscopy too. this could be a problem under emergency situation.

I ware mine since day one.

This is tough for the first 3 days and you are there now, it will slowly improve now. I have to say for a newbie this is great insight. You definitely will need to find other ways to celebrate events...

I would seek out a Bariactric Counselor, so you do not feel you are doing this alone. You have to discover the root cause of this behavior and it may not be what you are thinking it is. You do need...