Experiences with

Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)

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

I found this interesting https://youtu.be/cnTHgRJi0mM?si=ApWx2Y0rI7PPBsMY From chatgpt Fats and oils are composed of fatty acids, which can vary in the length of their carbon chains. The length of the carbon chain influences the properties, metabolism, and health effects of the fat. Fatty acids are

I was taken into intensive care and had an intra-aortic balloon pump inserted for 3 days to help, while my heart recovered. The 5th stent was inserted in a planned procedure a week later.

I have been reacting to subcutaneous SI and looking at what is in Panpharma B12 there is acetic acid sodium chloride sodium acetate. This is hydro. I have bought a lot of these and worry first if I can’t use them and secondly if all have this in them. Any advice please?

Hi everyone,I've got a packet of B12 (I'm in Australia and it's the Neo brand) and I'm thinking of injecting it SC. The problem is it says 'for IM use only'. It's hydroxocobalamin chloride 1mg in 1mL and the other ingredients are sodium chloride, water and acetic acid. Does anyone know if this sort

After reading about the (supposed?) shortage of B12 in UK, I, too, am wondering if PanPharma’s shortened expiration date from 2 years to one year has contributed to this perceived shortage. Have we gotten the final answer on why PanPharma shortened their expiry date? Does anyone know if the inactive

This is info is just for curious types, nothing of concern or worry for us Bes users. -Most injectables have some means for preserving. Refrigerating is a 1st line of defense. For Besremi there is confusing info on whether and what type of preservative beyond keeping it cold Besremi uses. In the

Dear all, it's been a while since I posted this, so here it is: This is my general approach to help people understand and repair their gastro-intestinal (GI) performance after being diagnosed with IBS. Firstly, IBS must be diagnosed by your doctor or consultant, after checks and treatment for gastro-intestinal

I have had constant upper abdominal pain for two weeks. I had been titrating my sc injections because of side effects. I use hydroxy. When I did a 500 mcg. dose the abdominal pain started that day. I waited ten days to do my next shot and only too 250 mcg. My abdominal pain is the same. Nothing else

As many of you know along with AF I suffer from a relatively rare (we think?) condition called Myasthenia gravis which is a neuro muscular condition which most people haven’t heard of but has a similar affect to MS but through a different mechanism. For over 7 years I have been chasing missing bits

Source: https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccines/can-you-get-covid-19-vaccine-history-allergic-reactions/ Relevant info: The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Fact sheets provided by the FDA for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines state that you should not get

Hello, my user name is Rosinha1971. I am a registered nurse and a baccalaureate nursing student. I am interested in learning more about your experiences with different types of bariatric surgery and smaller noninvasive procedures such as the gastric balloon. This will help me understand the real-life

Hello, I’m new here and just wanted to share my story in the hope of finding support and people like me. And when I say like me, I mean SERIOUSLY morbidly obese, not ‘oh I’m 11 stone and I need to lose weight’ I’m 30 stone and have a BMI of 76. So yeah, it’s no competition, but you do not know how hard

Dear all, I periodically post this advice to help new-comers to the subject. I consider myself a recovered IBS-sufferer and so like to share what I learned. I hope that you are keeping sane during the lockdown! This is my general approach to help people understand and repair their gastro-intestinal

Type 2 diabetes (also called diabetes mellitus) results from the perfect storm of not enough movement, too much of the wrong foods, emotional stress, lack of sleep, toxins, and genetics. More often than not, patients with type 2 diabetes look towards natural medicine in addition to their conventional

Hi everyone, I suffer from PCOS, I weigh 17stones 31years old. I was looking into gastric options mainly gastric balloon. As I am desperate to lose weight and have tried slimming world and live well over time. I lose it then gain double back. What do you guys suggest as I really want a child now too

Dear all, I have recently been suffering from excess burping and stomach pains for which I became dependent on Nexium for a couple of weeks. I have recently found that this is due mainly to changing from almond milk to lactose free milk, and also because I have been drinking a lot of decaff tea and

Found this list on Natural Kidney Journey LIST OF 10 ACV BENEFITS (Apple Cider Vinegar) 1. KEEP A HEALTHY PH BALANCE IN THE BODY FOR PROPER DIGESTION 2. LOWER BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS-regulates healthy blood sugar levels in the body, which is great for those with Type Two Diabetes. 3. IMPROVES HEART HEALTH

This article was originally written by: Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE on June 3, 2017 for https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-best-foods-for-diabetics?fbclid=IwAR3__ByD4FDE7ynQ8f4HEnhlFFW4vmPddBsf37X71jTUjlXGcXCr8ZZKRc0 [u]The 16 Best Foods to Control Diabetes[/u] Figuring out the best

Has anyone considered a gastric balloon? My weight has remained the same for the last 6 months and I can not shift anymore. I would love to know people's opinions. I have been looking at a few clinics but scared to make the next move.