Searching for a Gastric Sleeve to Bypass Revision "Buddy"

Posted by pinkrose72 @pinkrose72, Jan 21 10:17am

Hello group. I had the gastric sleeve 15 years ago and I never reached my goal weight. I regained 75% of my weight, and my acid reflux, which I have had for decades (I'm 53) is worse than ever. I saw a bariatric surgeon recently who says that the gastric bypass should fix both of my problems. I am looking for a "buddy", preferably female, who is going to soon undergo the same revision to share stories and provide support for one another.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Jan 26 2:50pm

In reply to @3oakley2 "I’m seeing many folks in my groups going to GLPs instead of surgery. I know your..." + (show)

@3oakley2 - another route you might go would be to look at these available discussions on Mayo Clinic Connect on GLP1s and see if you'd like to see if someone or a group of members might like to be GLP1 buddies with you. Check out some of these discussions https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/bariatric-surgery-weight-loss/. It might be optimal if it were the same exact shot.

What is the timeline for your bariatric surgery, @pinkrose72? How are you feeling as you approach that time?

3oakley2 | @3oakley2 | Jan 26 11:14am

I’m seeing many folks in my groups going to GLPs instead of surgery. I know your surgeon suggested surgery and if that’s your choice. I wish you well. Many obesity specialists use the GLPs when this happens after surgery with good results. It might be an option to look into. I’d gladly be a buddy for that.