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Weight loss surgery at an older age?

Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss | Last Active: Apr 11 6:52am | Replies (11)

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@loriskt

I started out with Mounjaro and then went to Ozempic because of the gastro issues. Even at very low dosages I had problems and after three months of misery I gave up. I think it is because of all my other "ailments" - CFS, IBS, fibromyalgia, GERD. I really did eat less on Ozempic and experienced NOT wanting to snack all the time. I started to lose a few pounds, but I just couldn't get over the nausea and constipation. My oncologist told me that she doesn't have any concerns about weight loss surgery in regards to the leukemia I have, so that's good. I do think that some of my problems could be alleviated or even resolved, like you experienced, after losing pounds. Surgery just sounds rather scary; it's a big step, and I have to find a way to keep the weight off afterwards. Maybe if I get the surgery, I'll try Ozempic again, or possibly Zepbound. Thank you for your help.

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I've had issues with constipation and nausea, too. I take fiber and the
nausea disapates in a few days. After surgery, I didn't need anything to
help with weight. I guess I needed it now because my stomach stretched.
BTW... I also have fibro, GERD and I've had IBS. I've had lung cancer and
melanoma.
I also had constipation after WLS. As part of my program, I had to take
fiber every day.
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