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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'm 495 pounds today, I haven't been this weight since I was 11, this is amazing
dansobel2
The trajectory of life changes constantly. You can map out a plan use the tools of positivity and affirmations to keep you on the path. Eventually life tries to bump you off that path. Road bumps happen. Finding a way to stay on the trajectory can get cloudy,,self doubt kicks…
sirenwall
I learned to mix it up. I notice there are times that church music keeps me motivated . The Grateful Chant by Lisa Page Brooks and Victory by Brenda Waters was on repeat so much that I woke up singing the words in my head. Then I moved to Kali…
sirenwall
Today was a good day. I had a ton of fun exercising with my daughter. My now 13 years old. We did our regular routine of 20 minuted of Cardio and 5 different weights , 3 sets of 10 reps. She became my partner today! In the past she choose…
sirenwall
Slow and steady wins the race. I am definity a lifer when it comes to loosing weight. Iv'e been on this journey since I was 12 years old. One thing I can say is that I do contniue to get back on the bull when I get thrown off. That…
sirenwall
I cannot state this enough Dr. Alvarez is the best he was there to answer any and all questions I had he assured me that everything was going to be just fine and it was. I went in to this with not one bit of nervousness or fear. I highly…
I have been a patient of Sacramento Bariatric Medical Associates Dr. Laura Machado for over 12 years (7/2013). As this is a life altering procedure that provides you with a tool to help you with your weight loss journey, I was well informed by Dr. Machado with many educational seminars…
What can I say? I really, really like my surgeon, Dr. Ferzli. Not only is he nice and professional, he takes the time to answer all of my questions. The coordinators were so helpful and supportive. I am getting my life back!
GEORGE S. FERZLI is a great doctor. The overall plan is very detailed and the staff are very patient. The whole process went very smoothly. Thank you!
