Weight Loss Surgery

[BeAGoat]

I'm 18 years post transplant and want/need to lose weight. I haven't been offered any of the weight loss drugs. However, I'm being encouraged to go the surgery route. My BMI is around 37 but I'm type 2 diabetic and have high blood pressure. I'm concerned for my kidney with all the diet restrictions attached to weight loss surgery. Has anyone had the surgery post transplant?

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

I was told I could not have the surgery because of complications with meds and transplant. Also that you have to take calcium and it can cause kidney stones. I think I was fed a line of bull.

[BeAGoat in reply to Bassetmommer]

That's why I'm doing as much research as possible. I have concerns about staying hydrated and the absorption of my tacrolimus and myfortic. I had a parathyroidsectomy which has me taking calcium. The bariatric surgeon was a transplant surgeon prior to specializing in bariatric.

[BeAGoat]

Thank you for your very informative response. So far in two days I'm getting better information here than I've been able to obtain anywhere else. I have appointments with nephrology and endocrine in June and July so I will ask alot of questions.