Significant obesity was rare prior to the 1950s, but as the epidemic of obesity became evident, people weighing 400 or 500 pounds would not achieve their goal weight using exercise and dieting. Initial weight loss surgeries were performed using a large open incision. In 1994, a pioneering surgeon, Dr. Alan Wittgrove, performed bariatric surgery using ...
Hello OH Community! I have finally made the decision to get a revision surgery, sleeve to bypass. A little bit of background... was sleeved in 2012. Now I have regained weight, I have severe GERD with esophageal spasms, I have a really bad migrated hiatal hernia, and apparently my original…
KayLavonne
Due to severe GERD and a failed attempt to repair a hiatal hernia last year I found out today that I will be having another hernia repair surgery and the surgeon also recommended revision from sleeve to bypass. He was driving while he was telling me this so the call…
Kristie B.
Hi! I had gastric sleeve in 2015 and lost about 100 lbs. I had some stuff go on in my life and unfortunately went back to my old ways. Over the course of so many years most of the weight has crept back on. I’m so disappointed in myself and…
Ruby9999
Happy Monday everyone. Saturday was a total wash out and I was feeling tired and lazy from going in so early Thursday and Friday so I just did minimal stuff. Yesterday I did a bit more, but the darn wind was crazy outside which made it a bit cooler than…
ladygodiva1228
I'm 44 yrs old and have been on disability since 2000 for my depression (and debated bipolar II). I have run the gammut of meds - to the point where the font almost requires a magnifier so I can keep it to one page. My therapist has spoken about how…
Jenb1202
Greetings, So I really hit a low point with some financial stress that I went through with a small business I have and reverted back to my old ways of dealing with things - very poor food choices over a couple of months. I feel terrible, but I am ready…
Freewheeler
Well we all did it again made it through another week of either calmness or chaos. The physicals went very well yesterday and I am back again at 4:45 for the second round. I have to make sure all employees have their proper paperwork, respirators, hearing protection, etc. plus meet…
ladygodiva1228
Good Morning peeps. I've been here at work since 4:45 for the annual physicals for the employees. So far everyone who has been scheduled to come in has which is a good thing. We have a couple of more days of nice weather until Saturday when we are supposed to…
ladygodiva1228read my surg report and it says VSG with the S being staples not sleeve. I am not having much luck googling tht, it comes up with sleeve! Did anyone else have staples instead of sleeve ? is that just how they did it 13 yrs ago? Any known complications…
who knows
Good Morning menuer's. I hope everyone had an excellent Easter. We had so much fun at Bob and Adrianna's. The grandkids had a blast playing outside games and there was so much food. One of their friends brought the lamb lollipops which were so tender and delicious, and we got…
ladygodiva1228
I went to see my surgeon this week. Not happy that I gained 30 lbs since I had my rny. He is ok that I have kept off 70 lbs.for 20 yrs. Fell off the wagon, stress, etc. I am taking responiblity for this gain. Not taking care of myself…
Deb K
Reading my old post Vlogging my thoughts reading other people post watching you tube videos of people who are loosing weight My kids and my family This is not an over night fix, its a life long journey with ups and downs. I would like to be one of those…
sirenwall
On Saturday it was time to follow dr's orders and step up to the full dose of Contrave which was 100 mg Naltrexone. It comes with some whopper side effects that aren't supposed to last too long. The first day I had to cancel family plans because I was the…
Geminidream
The closer you get to your goal weight the harder it gets. 168-180. It's a daily grind. todays weight 211.
sirenwall
Boy has it been a looooong time, OH! Eons ago at Dr's support group the leader said in their practice they always worry about patients who never come back for yearly checkups. I *was* a star patient for many years then... I began having health issues, several surgeries that reduced…
Geminidream
Ive had great support in going to the gym daily. My support is helping me stay consisitent. Last night I orderd door dash for the family 😉 yep. I purchased a veggie burger and my family had burgers, onion rings and fries. I made a consious choice not to indulge…
sirenwall
Hello, what is the best vitamins for duodenal switch?
Sweet_T8906
I love the support I get from Dr. Ferzli and his team. I appreciate how thorough and informative Dr. Ferzli is. He truly cares about you. The support groups help keep me accountable. You should know that you have to put in the work. I have worked very closely with…
When things go wrong you're on your own.
19 years later I can still say I highly recommend Dr. Rawlins and his practice for top-notch surgical care as well as after-care. Due to many issues, around ten years post-op I fell away from following rules and regained. However, to this day my surgical pouch restrictions are still intact…
I’ve tried a lot of protein shakes, and Premier Protein’s Chocolate Shake is one of the few that actually tastes good. Honestly, it’s like drinking chocolate milk—smooth, creamy, and not chalky like some other brands. It doesn’t have that weird aftertaste either, which is a big win in my book.
I have always experienced great care and have complete confidence in Dr. Ferzli and his program. He is so patient and available to his patients, and his staff is so very helpful.
