Experiences with

Gastric band

Hi all I got to see a Consultant Gastroenterologist (Surgeon) yesterday and she’s agreed to take out my Gastric band 🤩 I said I believe it’s caused me to become ‘probably’ deficient in B12! (NICE guidelines ) She said no with a gastric band 🙈 but other obesity operations!

hi can I join please I’m obese and considering the gastric band surgery ? I could really do with some help please. X

I wouldn't recommend)Or going to dentist (wouldn't recommend that either) Ended up having to be under general anastetic *soz* to have the remaining teeth out(I Wouldn't recommend that either) Had the gastric band done over 10 years a go (Imust be the only one out there to put on more weight instead

I explained my symptoms and what my last blood tests results were and I am indeterminate B12 deficient (as per March 24 N.I.C.E guidlines); I also explained it may be my gastric band that’s stopping my absorption of B12 and Folate!

Reiterated my symptoms of B12 deficiency, Folate deficiency, Hypothyroidism, vegetarian and having a gastric band 12 years ago a lightbulb came on! Oh so yes probably good idea for B12 injections! She said she will write to gastroenterologists (I thought I may have PA).

I had the gastric band 12yrs ago and things went a bit pear shaped, I had the liquid drained, but the actual band is still there, My meals are small or liquidised,When my dentures are fixed and placed in I will get some relief by being able to chew properly and how I miss a good salad!

I had a mini gastric bypass in 2008 which was converted to a RNY in 2018 which could be the issue. I fear that the opioids cause slow gut motility. (hence all these stomach issues and brain anxiety- but I have no life events that are causing the anxiety).

Out of frustration, I took out a loan and went to Latvia for a Gastric Bypass in 2021. (very reckless i know, but i was desperate for answers and could not see an alternative).

in sept 2023 i had a gastric bypass and have lost over 100 lbs in a bit over a year. while I was prepared for the physical changes, post surgery and my body changing what I have been most surprised about is my emotional mental health changes.

I’m gastric Bypass. Had 1 Prolia in Feb 12. Had CTX done so I can start Reclast. CTX is 89. Has ANYONE had Reclast going in with a score of 89?

I can’t take any Bisphosphonates because I had Gastric Bypass. I don’t know what to do. Is there anyone out there that been on Prolia and can’t take a Bisphosphonate? I would love to hear what you took in place. TY!

Hi all I'm having a balloon inserted next week and wanted to find support and talk to people undergoing similar weightloss surgery.

Just to give you all the info, I had a gastric bypass around 20 years ago and despite that have gained around 3 stone over the last 3 years which I am desperate to shift.

I had a gastric bypass done in 2018 and my weight has been stable for a few years now. Every time I go in with any issue, they see the TSH and it's like an 'aha, that's the problem' and they just don't look too closely at anything else.

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