Welcome guest, you have 1 message! Register

Results 1 to 14 of 14
  1. #1
    Gastric Sleeve Member DLKnives's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Don
    Surgeon
    Dr. Bernie Hanna
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
    Last Activity
    10-14-2019 10:46 PM
    Location
    Las Vegas NV
    Posts
    34
    Said "Thanks" 30 Times
    Was Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 5 Times

    Default I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    I am in my 3rd month of dr visits out of 4 and was going to get the surgery Nov or Dec. The first doc I wanted clearance from was my Gastroenterologist because I had a liver transplant 26 years ago. He immediately did not like the blood tests I did in April, specifically the alkaline phosphatase which was way high at 227. So I did a liver MRI, more blood work and a colonoscopy and saw him again today. The MRI and colonoscopy didn't show anything but the same old alkaline phosphatase was very high again (229). He ordered a liver biopsy which I've done a few times in the past but it will be over a month before it gets done and the results come back.

    So I am pushing back my other appt's until I find out what's going on. Might be nothing, but if you search for alkaline phosphatase a high level seems to indicate trouble in the liver or bones. I am pretty worried at this point and may cancel the whole sleeve process if the biopsy shows anything.

    So, wish me luck and we'll hope for the best.

    Don


  2. Gastric Sleeve Surgery With Weight Loss Agents
  3. #2
    Gastric Sleeve Member Dutchie's Avatar
    Name
    Simonne
    Surgery date
    01/03/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Pablo Enriquez Valens
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Last Activity
    07-05-2020 12:35 AM
    Posts
    1,494
    Said "Thanks" 1,206 Times
    Was Thanked 1,222 Times in 797 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 365 Times
    Blog Entries
    8

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    So sorry to hear this.
    But it sounds like you are in good hands and he wants to be absolutely sure about this.
    I am sending good vibes your way.
    Take care!
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



  4. Said thanks:


  5. #3
    Gastric Sleeve Member DLKnives's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Don
    Surgeon
    Dr. Bernie Hanna
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
    Last Activity
    10-14-2019 10:46 PM
    Location
    Las Vegas NV
    Posts
    34
    Said "Thanks" 30 Times
    Was Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 5 Times

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    Thank you Dutchie! I may be worried for nothing and normally don't worry about anything but this could turn into something I think.


  6. #4
    Gastric Sleeve Member Dutchie's Avatar
    Name
    Simonne
    Surgery date
    01/03/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Pablo Enriquez Valens
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Last Activity
    07-05-2020 12:35 AM
    Posts
    1,494
    Said "Thanks" 1,206 Times
    Was Thanked 1,222 Times in 797 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 365 Times
    Blog Entries
    8

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    And the waiting is the worst...
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



  7. Said thanks:


  8. #5
    Gastric Sleeve Member WANAGL's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Cyndi
    Surgery date
    12/30/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Robert Marema
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Last Activity
    01-09-2020 06:15 PM
    Location
    Hampton Beach, FL
    Posts
    1,640
    Said "Thanks" 1,143 Times
    Was Thanked 908 Times in 689 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 2,250 Times

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    Hi Don,

    I’m so sorry you’re hitting this snag. I’m happy to hear that your Drs are on top of it.

    Sending All Good Thoughts and Prayers that the problem is solved and that you’ll soon be joining us on this amazing journey ;-)



  9. Said thanks:


  10. Gastric Sleeve Surgery With Weight Loss Agents
  11. #6
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/29/2019
    Surgeon
    Dr. Foreman
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Last Activity
    01-26-2020 02:17 AM
    Location
    South Carolina
    Posts
    371
    Said "Thanks" 558 Times
    Was Thanked 242 Times in 191 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 115 Times

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    Don, I'm sorry that you have to put the plans for the sleeve on hold for a bit, but I think it will be well worth it knowing that your are healthy enough for the surgery. Hang in there!

    Here's wishing you much success with the ability to move forward as soon as possible.



  12. Said thanks:


  13. #7
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/05/2010
    Surgeon
    Dr Leon Cohen
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Last Activity
    07-18-2021 12:48 PM
    Posts
    11
    Said "Thanks" 1 Times
    Was Thanked 22 Times in 8 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 5 Times

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    Hope all goes well with the test results.


  14. Said thanks:


  15. #8
    Gastric Sleeve Member Sandra3's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Sandra
    Surgery date
    01/20/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr W
    Join Date
    Dec 2015
    Last Activity
    06-25-2020 09:15 AM
    Location
    France
    Posts
    1,363
    Said "Thanks" 290 Times
    Was Thanked 1,067 Times in 752 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 480 Times
    Blog Entries
    62

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    Hi Don,

    When I can say I don't know anything about transplant, I know that my bariatric surgeon was looking always carefully at my ALP levels because it could show gallstones/gallbladder issues, which can show up after you lost lots of weight.

    Also, if I was you I would talk to the pharmacist about your meds, just to make sure it's not the reason why your ALP are high.
    I had to take high dosage of PPI a few months ago before my stomach repair (strong asthma did push my stomach into my lung cavity, and reflux was awful) then I had all sort of issues the internist specialist was wondering if I didn't declare an auto immune disease. Long story short, I had several side effect from the PPi, changing brand did help a lot. Of course the specialist who prescribed the PPI "knew nothing about side effect"...but actually all PPi have strong side effects...shame most doctors know nothing about meds....and give you more meds to "help" with symptoms created by other meds in the first place!!

    Hang in there, you might find a simple solution!
    Good luck and take care!


    HW : 150 kgs
    09/02/2014 : 142 /1st apt
    01/20/2016 : 134 /surgery
    01/30/2016 : 130 /1st post-op
    02/27/2016 : 126 /2nd
    04/23/2016 : 118 /3rd
    07/16/2016 : 109 / 4th
    10/01/2016 : 103 /5th
    01/21/2017 : 98 /1 year post-op
    February 2017 : 100 lbs lost
    07/22/2017 : 96
    10/21/2017 : 93
    12/22/2017 : 91
    01/02/2018 : 96!! regain (medication)

  16. Said thanks:


  17. #9
    Gastric Sleeve Member DLKnives's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Don
    Surgeon
    Dr. Bernie Hanna
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
    Last Activity
    10-14-2019 10:46 PM
    Location
    Las Vegas NV
    Posts
    34
    Said "Thanks" 30 Times
    Was Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 5 Times

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    Today we cancelled all upcoming appts for getting the sleeve, so we can concentrate on this.

    Thanks everyone, it's why I love this place!


  18. Said thanks:


  19. #10
    Gastric Sleeve Member KiwiGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    09/04/2017
    Surgeon
    Stephanie Ulmer
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Last Activity
    05-24-2021 09:49 PM
    Location
    Auckland New Zealand
    Posts
    1,417
    Said "Thanks" 797 Times
    Was Thanked 909 Times in 702 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 750 Times
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    Hey Don sending you all good wishes from NZ x



  20. Said thanks:


  21. #11
    Gastric Sleeve Member WANAGL's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Cyndi
    Surgery date
    12/30/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Robert Marema
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Last Activity
    01-09-2020 06:15 PM
    Location
    Hampton Beach, FL
    Posts
    1,640
    Said "Thanks" 1,143 Times
    Was Thanked 908 Times in 689 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 2,250 Times

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    Quote Originally Posted by DLKnives View Post
    Today we cancelled all upcoming appts for getting the sleeve, so we can concentrate on this.

    Thanks everyone, it's why I love this place!
    I’m happy to hear you’re going to work on first things first.

    Please keep us updated.

    Keeping you in my Thoughts and Prayers ;-)



  22. Said thanks:


  23. #12
    Gastric Sleeve Member DLKnives's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Don
    Surgeon
    Dr. Bernie Hanna
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
    Last Activity
    10-14-2019 10:46 PM
    Location
    Las Vegas NV
    Posts
    34
    Said "Thanks" 30 Times
    Was Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 5 Times

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    Thank you Lisa and Cyndi!


  24. Said thanks:


  25. #13
    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Christie
    Surgery date
    11/03/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Wright
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Last Activity
    09-12-2019 04:13 PM
    Posts
    5,169
    Said "Thanks" 978 Times
    Was Thanked 2,940 Times in 2,192 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 1,465 Times
    Blog Entries
    97

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    I'm sorry Don. Hopefully the biopsy comes back clear.



  26. Said thanks:


  27. #14
    Gastric Sleeve Member DLKnives's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Don
    Surgeon
    Dr. Bernie Hanna
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
    Last Activity
    10-14-2019 10:46 PM
    Location
    Las Vegas NV
    Posts
    34
    Said "Thanks" 30 Times
    Was Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 5 Times

    Default Re: I've hit a snag on my journey to get a sleeve

    TY Christie!


Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •