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My surgeon tests annually for copper. He told me it was one of the minerals that have turned up deficiencies. I take my recommended multivitamins, sublingual B-12, as well as magnesium and calcium. It's important to have annual labwork ordered by a bariatric surgeon or other specilist. Also I...

Can't totally reverse an RNY, just the bypass portion is reversable. Then you would have to stretch your stomach out by eating. Not the best option, particularly when you can't eat. Have you had problems with adhesions and forming scar tissue previously? Hope you feel better

It's very easy to graze all day and still have a high calorie intake. That is what I have to watch out for. I know I would gain weight if I didn't watch my eating (and other) habits. I am 9 years post op and maintaining a 90+ weight loss. I never once regretted it. I aree with the suggestions...

Yes I have a pre op diet. It is two shakes, one fruit, one protein bar and one meal consisting of a little protein and veggies. It's not really difficult as I always had the best weight loss results from modified fasts liquid diets, so this is basically a step up from that. Plus I lost most of...

Most people I know, with accurage documentation of problems caused by the excess skin have been approved for surgery. A good surgeon is a great help as is a dermatologist for those people that have rashes from chafing. I know a lady that was approved. She kept excellent documentation...

Greetings fellow New Englander ! I am about two weeks away from WLS. I am 100% sure that it is the only option left for me. The other day at work, my very good friend and assistant suggested I just keep going with the weight loss myself since I am doing so well and cancel my surgery. She...

Hi Karen: I am having surgery in a 2 1/2 weeks. I am in a program that is considered a center of excellence. I have been through lots of classes, appts with dietician, exercise person, medical appts, echocardiogram, had an upper endoscopy to check out my stomach from the inside. I have a...

Hi All I am new, a little nervous thinking about my upcoming surgery. In addition to my bypass, my surgeon will repair my hiatal hernia, It may result in an extra day in the hospital. Depends on how I do post op. I am not as nervous as I would be but my son-in-law had a gastric bypass almost...

Hi, I am a newcomer too. I started the process in August 2012, attended support groups, an 8 week lifestyle change class, jumped through most of the hoops everyone mentioned except I didn't need a sleep study, I already had been diagnosed with sleep apnea and use a bipap. Have hypertension...