I had gastric sleeve done on 2/10/2016 and a hiatial hernia repair on 9/12/2016. The last few weeks I have been throwing up 3 to 4 times a day. When I eat I become very nauseated then usually throw up, sometimes its 30 mins to an hour after eating and the food isnt fully digested if at all. I am starting to become quite concerned. What could be the cause of all this?
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Yes, you qualify for gastric sleeve surgery based on your BMI and PCOS diagnosis. Most bariatric surgery guidelines recommend a BMI of 40 or higher, or 35+ with obesity-related conditions such as PCOS, insulin resistance, or other metabolic issues. Since your BMI is 39.5 and you have PCOS, you...
One of the reasons is that you probably developed a hiatal hernia, is the most common cause after gastric sleeve. You need to seek medical attention to get studies to diagnose you problem and probably get a revision surgery to fix the hiatal hernia. Seek a consultation with a bariatric surgeon.
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BY BMI yes your are a candidate. And when ever the surgery is schedule if you are allergic to latex, every material that is going to be in touch with you or your surroundings will be latex free. Seek a consultation with a certified bariatric surgeon.
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