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!

Sorry this is so long. I am looking for advice from you all. In 2021 I was given buprenorphine (by Dr. B in California- I am in Arizona) to come off .5 mg ropinerole. I was on 1 mg ropinerole for over 15 years. I successfully (with much difficulty) withdrew from it but after almost a month had such severe

Hello there, I hope whoever is seeing this is well. I started to experience pain, bloating and pelvic stiffness mind month around 10 years ago. When i approached medical professionals, I was fobbed off and advised that middle month pain can be annoying, I just need to get on with things. I was fitted

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 have always had depression since I was in my early 20s and

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 everyone, My mom recently got diagnosed with hormone positive breast cancer, with metastasis to the bones. She is currently on ibrance(125mg) and letrozole … anyone who has been through similar treatment, can you please guide any dietary or lifestyle changes that are to be made or any if anyone benifited

Ten days ago I believed that my husband aged 73 just had a really bad cough, two days later he had an emergency operation to save his life which meant a stent was implanted in his windpipe and the following day I was told he has aggressive lung cancer. We wil not know anything further for a few days

Hi all. I was diagnosed with HGSOC 3c at the end of January 2025. My Ca 125 was originally 7497 but went up to 9838 prior to my treatment starting. I had 2 drains for ascites before my first treatment of Bevacizumab, followed by Paclitaxel and then Carboplatin. At the end of the bag of Paclitaxel (3

I am a 44 year old female. Diagnosed Nov 2024 after months of heartburn/reflux.Did 3 rounds of FLOT. It was grueling and symptoms reached a peak at the end We thought might have to cancel our wedding-pre planned before diagnosis, but -miraculously I came right! We had a beautiful day, and honeymoon by

Hi there , I have read a few posts and find you all very caring , inspiring and helpful . I was wondering if anyone had the same issue as me . I had pneumonia and pleurisy in November 23 and had antibiotics and finally chest X-ray. This showed a pleural effusion so got sent for cat scan . This showed

Godt folk, I have moved on from Xtandi due to a new tumour development. My plots show that this one is slower to develop than the one that issued in my castrate resistance phase (see plot). I am now 5 years into this game and still symptom free. My main problem has been fatigue - which was markedly