Re: [MiniGastricBypass]Tricia

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Tricia,

Oh no, not another one, at least you spell it differently. The only

experience you asked about that I have had was the bile reflux. My surgery was

6-2. One of my pre-op problems was GERD. Several nights ago I was awakened

suddenly with a feeling of relux. I strted coughing and choking but it had the

taste of bile. 2 weeks post-op you start taking Actigall, this should help, but

I am too fresh post-op. I asked my MGB buddies and they gave me some

suggestions. I was taking my meds but needed to rearrange the times a little.

I

took the Carafate last at night to help heal the stomach, I thought. Now the

last thing I take is Tums and keep it at my bedside in case it happens again. I

was afraid to go to sleep the next night but it has not recurred. Good Luck.

Thanks Flo, I had the supplement chart but did not use it until you told me to.

Darlene

The Bardells wrote:

> Hello, all!

> I've been lurking for the past day or so...and thought it was about time

> to speak up. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every post. So

> much information, so much fun and craziness!!

>

> I'm from Illinois, and have been researching WLS for over a year now. I saw

> the exclusion for WLS in our insurance policy, and didn't know at the time

> that I could fight it, so I gave up on the dream. I did try one more diet

> attempt (Atkins) on advice of my doc and I was successful in losing 50

> pounds right away, but then...well, you know the story...it's creeping

> back on.

> I've regained at least 30 of those stinking pounds. That was enough to make

> me think again about WLS. We have a BTC close by and I'm scheduled for an

> initial consult there in about one week. However, since I've made that

> appt, I've come across Dr. R's site and WOW! am I excited! This is

> exactly what my husband and I have been looking for. We are especially

> encouraged by the fact that it is a Lap surgery, and that you all seem

> to have such quick recovery times. I need that as I've got 4 young

> children that I home educate. The thought of being practically helpless

> to recuperate from an open RNY did not appeal to me or my husband. This

> really seems to be an answer to my prayers! So, I am now in the process

> of going thru the 12 steps to be approved for the surgery. My biggest

> hurdle will be the insurance company as they have a specific exclusion

> in their policy for anything related to the treatment of morbid obesity.

> I'm not sure how my PCP is going to feel about me wanting this either,

> but I plan to fight tooth and nail for this surgery. But mostly I'm

> asking God to provide a miracle... that these things will all fall into

> place. I really feel that He will provide a way.

>

> I do have a couple of questions...

> *Do you think my having a hernia repair as a baby (under 1 year old)

> will

> disqualify me from being a candidate for the surgery?

>

> *I'm thinking I should still keep my appt with BTC, as a further form of

> research, and wouldn't it help in regards to my fight for insurance approval?

> (I know they won't pay the fee for the appt, but it shows that I'm

> willing to spend $$ out of my pocket)

>

> *I am concerned about reports of bile reflux problems. Anyone care to share

> their experiences with that?

>

> *I'm having to gather my medical information from several sources...some

> I haven't been able to track down yet. I do remember several years ago

> having some tests run and the doc called me about an abnormal liver function

> test. I never went in about that (I know, shame on me!). I now know

> from my

> research, that liver function can be damaged from obesity. And losing weight

> quickly, which happens with MGB, can further add to that. Does anyone

> have an experience

> in this area they care to share with me. I don't have my records yet

> from that doctor, but this is really concerning me now.

>

> Anyway, I've shared my story and asked way too many questions! Sorry

> about that. I look forward to getting to know you better,

>

> Tricia in IL

>

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