RE: Re: IgA and Gastric Bypass

[Guest guest]

Hi Cyndi,

I have also heard that absorbing enough nutrients can be a problem with

bypass. I am glad the stapling has worked so well for you.

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In a message dated 8/30/2004 8:29:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

cyndialvarez@... writes:

> Hi Cristy,

>

> My nephrologists said no to gastric bypass but yes to stomach stapling. If

> you need a transplant down the road gastric bypass prevents your body from

> absorbing the anti-rejection medication.

>

> Stomach stapling has worked great for me. I have lost 75 lbs and my kidney

> disease is in “remission.â€

>

> Cyndi

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Cristy

I can't say I've ever encountered anyone with IgAN who had that. I did have a

boss once who had the surgery though. It sure worked for him. We went from

calling him the " round major " to " the shadow " within a matter of weeks.

Losing weight could definitely help reduce BP meds. Good luck.

Pierre

Re: IgA and Gastric Bypass

Hello:

Just wondering if anyone knows someone that has IgA and has undergone

Gastric Bypass surgery.

Currently, I am waiting for a date for surgery. I am hoping this

will prolong my kidney function.

My creatinine fluctuates between 1.5 and 1.8. At one point in time I

had 3,900 mg protein and I am down to 1,800 mg/24hr urine. I take

massive amounts of Captopril. I also take Lasix 20 mg, twice a day,

and Clonodine 0.2mg at bedtime. I feel like I take pills all day

long. Maybe after I lose most of my excess weight, they will lower

the dose of some of my meds?

Cristy

[Guest guest]

My sister in law had bypass…she went from a size 26 to a size 6….she looks

terrible…her once glowing skin and hair are no longer healthy.  That extreme

a loss left her wrinkled too.

Re: Re: IgA and Gastric Bypass

Hi Cyndi,

I have also heard that absorbing enough nutrients can be a problem with

bypass. I am glad the stapling has worked so well for you.

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In a message dated 8/30/2004 8:29:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

cyndialvarez@... writes:

> Hi Cristy,

>

> My nephrologists said no to gastric bypass but yes to stomach stapling. If

> you need a transplant down the road gastric bypass prevents your body from

> absorbing the anti-rejection medication.

>

> Stomach stapling has worked great for me. I have lost 75 lbs and my kidney

> disease is in “remission.â€

>

> Cyndi

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Cyndie,

Good for you for being willing to do the hard work of losing weight.

Congratulations!!!

In a message dated 8/31/2004 8:06:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

cyndialvarez@... writes:

> You have to work at losing weight with stomach

> stapling. It doesn't just fall off like with gastric bypass but I was

> willing to put in the effort. I still have 15 pounds to go. I hope to be

> there before a trip to Mexico in January.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks!

The first 30 pounds fell off. The best part is that I don't get hungry

anymore. :-)

Re: Re: IgA and Gastric Bypass

Hi Cyndie,

Good for you for being willing to do the hard work of losing weight.

Congratulations!!!

In a message dated 8/31/2004 8:06:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

cyndialvarez@... writes:

> You have to work at losing weight with stomach

> stapling. It doesn't just fall off like with gastric bypass but I was

> willing to put in the effort. I still have 15 pounds to go. I hope to be

> there before a trip to Mexico in January.

>

>