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 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!

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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 had 1 Prolia shot in Feb with many side effects. I’m going to see a Rheumatologist to Relay me off. 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

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

Morning all, I posted some results a while ago and followed the very wise advice I was given but as I still felt rubbish I got into my GP who was very helpful and ordered lots of tests for me. When I posted towards the end of last year I was struggling and my B12 was low, ferritin dire at 16 and some

A few years ago, my thyroid results were looking a lot better but NHS GP over the last 2 years has told me to reduce my dosage twice (because of the 'risks' of overtreatment). I'm now on 100mcg levothyroxine (75mcg supplied by GP and topped up by myself) and 25mcg liothyronine (self-sourced). I now don't

Hi all, I got some private tests done (attached) and I have to say I’m surprised as they seem to point to me being hyperthyroid but have all the symptoms of hypo. Can someone explain to me please? Other tests done recently were: B12 - 240 - I have pernicious anaemia and am getting B12 injections off

Hi guys Bit of my back story had a gastric bypass back in 2008 in 2009 my LFTs where mega high in the 1000’s had my hall bladder removed as well have complications from that, In and out of hospital with an infection etc to which they put the high LFTs down to the amount of antibiotics and advised

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