Here it is, in late June 2022 -- and I too, am hoping to be able to "receive" (be a candidate for) a gastric surgery, specifically a lap-band. Six years ago (in 2026) I had a colostomy, due to a gangrenous large intestine (iatrogenic). (sp?) Seems to me, the very brief internet research I've done indicates no conflicts with having a colostomy and undergoing a lap-band procedure... Does anyone have anything to add? Warnings? Am I incorrect in my presumption? Suggestions? I eagerly welcome all input!
It has been eye-opening to read / learn that fellow colostomy patients (post surgery) have also experienced weight gain, even though their life style, diet, etc has not changed! Wow! I thought:
(1) it was just me!
(2) I attributed it (significantly) to the anti-depressant medications I was taking. (Whoa, that Ability puts 100 lbs. on ya in just one year!)
If anyone else has had similar experiences to share, and/or SOLUTIONS or SUGGESTIONS -- I'd love to hear from you!
Thank you friends! Take care, stay well!
Weight Loss Surgery with Ostomy
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- lolapergola
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Re: Weight Loss Surgery with Ostomy
I'm having a gastric sleeve in 10 weeks time. I hated the idea of a bypass as you lose nutritional goodness .
I so wish the other people on the thread who have had these ops would come back on and share their experiences !
I so wish the other people on the thread who have had these ops would come back on and share their experiences !
- lolapergola
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Re: Weight Loss Surgery with Ostomy
A month post gastric sleeve if anyone has any questions x
- To Dream a Dream
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Re: Weight Loss Surgery with Ostomy
Hello lolapergola: So good to see you posting. Although I am unfamiliar with these procedures, I hope that things are going well for you postop.
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Multiple Bowel Resections
Ileo '77 Revision '85
Celiac Dx
Multiple Bowel Resections
Ileo '77 Revision '85
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- lolapergola
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Re: Weight Loss Surgery with Ostomy
Hi Dreamy ! my daughter just got married in a dress not unlike your picture x
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Re: Weight Loss Surgery with Ostomy
I used to resemble my avatar, a long time ago. My niece was married this past weekend in a Ren Faire themed wedding. She had made all the gowns. Always gives me a lift to see your avatar. It's coming up on a year since I adopted a beautiful female white Angora cat. She has big blue eyes.
Crohn's Dx '66 (perforated ileum)
Multiple Bowel Resections
Ileo '77 Revision '85
Celiac Dx
Multiple Bowel Resections
Ileo '77 Revision '85
Celiac Dx