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    Re: Lots of questions

    It's no-go. Talked with my surgeon today and am scheduled for hiatal hernia surgery May 5 BUT no sleeve. He said I'm not a good candidate for the sleeve since I had Nissen Fundo surgery in 2006. ...
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    Re: new member considering gastric sleeve

    It's no-go. Talked with my surgeon today and am scheduled for hiatal hernia surgery May 5 BUT no sleeve. He said I'm not a good candidate for the sleeve since I had Nissen Fundo surgery in 2006. ...
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    Re: Sleeve after Nissen Fundo-anyone?

    Thanks, Sleeve Pixie. I went on another site after I posted here and sounds like you are right on....the Fundo would have to be taken down. That doesn't sound like something I would want to do. I...
  4. Re: How long did it take to get to solid foods?

    Congratulations on your wt loss, sounds like all is going as it should.;)
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    Sleeve after Nissen Fundo-anyone?

    My gyn suggested I ask my surgeon about the sleeve since I'm going to have hiatal hernia surgery. I see my surgeon on 4/7 but I'm wondering whether there's anyone here who has had sleeve surgery...
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    Re: sleeve versus lap band descision

    You have lost a tremendous amount of weight! How long ago did you have the sleeve?

    I can't answer your questions but wanted to congratulate you. I do know many here seem to have had the band...
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    Re: April sleevers - meet here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I find this amusing, reminds me of how my dad used to make my brother and me start going to bed early weeks before school started again after summer vacation to get used to it. But I digress..... ...
  8. Sticky: Re: does the sleeve conquer the diabetes and other illnesses?

    Not often, but I have been known to snore. Thanks for the advice. I'll have to look up pulmonologist :o
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    Hi jemaz, I wanted to ask you a question re sleep apnea. I'm beginning to suspect I may have it. I wake multiple times each night with a jerk! Could this be because I've stopped breathing? My...
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    Re: weight loss timeline

    Danielle, thanks so much for posting. It's so encouraging to see how much you have lost so far. I plan on checking out your blog too. Thanks again.
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    Re: Surgery scheduled...

    Thanks for the info re drinking with meals, ikbear. I hope your husband is able to lose the weight on his own. I have about 60 lbs to lose but I've been trying for years to lose and just keep...
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    Re: Surgery scheduled...

    So what did your husband decide?

    Can you tell me what the therory is re no drinking with meals? I have always had something to drink while eating. Bad idea?
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    Re: Lots of questions

    OK, I just thought of another question: do you all go on a 3-week protein diet prior to surgery?
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    Re: Sheryl (Sydney) and her Journey

    Hi Sheryl. This is something I've been wondering about: whether it might be difficult to eat enough to stay healthy. I wondered too, since loss of appetite is common after this surgery, why so many...
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    Re: Surgery scheduled...

    IKbear, I think that's great that you are doing it together! Good luck to you both!
  16. Thread: Lesteph's VGS

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    Re: Lesteph's VGS

    Wow, that's tomorrow! Best of luck to you and let us know how you are doing!
  17. Thread: Hi everone!!

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    Re: Hi everone!!

    That won't be a problem for me, I've never been a big fan of carbonated drinks. Is there anything else that's a no-no? My husband makes wine and I enjoy a glass before dinner. Will I need to give...
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    Lots of questions

    I had Nissen Fundo surgery in 2006 and hiatal hernia repair at that time. The h hernia is back and I'm going to need surgery again, this time my surgeon will use mesh in the repair. My gyn...
  19. Thread: Dr Update

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    Re: Dr Update

    Mike, sorry to hear about the shoulder surgery. As to the weight loss, you're doing great and you are so close to the 1's I wouldn't be surprised if you are there by the time you read this.
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    Re: new member considering gastric sleeve

    I just reread this, Rags, are you saying the sleeve may help the chronic gastritis?
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    Re: new member considering gastric sleeve

    Thanks, but I'm in Costa Rica so no Blue Cross, etc. Costs are much lower here than in the States but still..... I see the surgeon on April 7 so will know more then. I'm hoping it won't be more...
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    Re: new member considering gastric sleeve

    Thanks, Bonnie. I am seriously considering it. Of course, cost is a factor too so I'll have to talk with him upon his return and find out how much extra cost will be involved. This is all on us,...
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    new member considering gastric sleeve

    Hi, I never even heard of the gastric sleeve sugery until today. I had Nissesn Fundo sugery in 2006 and the hiatal hernia has opened again so back under the knife I go sometime in April. I've...
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