Pinkgirl1234

Pros,high cholesterol, acid reflux

Starting a square one all over!

Yay)!!!:-)

What insurance?What BMI?Wow...impressed

Endoscopy...I was told that my esophagus was torturous....distended from lap band...

I have a friend who just had the sleeve as well as her younger daughter.They both have about 150 at LEAST to lose and they are first time WLS.They needed to do something.Great Losing weight ...ok.She told me she made some mistakes by waiting to long to eat on several occasions....ok I see in the future where this is going.I have a lap band...I thought it was less invasive back in 2004.Fast forward...I slime and vomit all the time.My port site protrudes and is painful and I Abe GERD and my esophagus has damage...did I mention I have struggled initially lost a minimal amount of weight ..50 pounds when I needed to lose 100.,,I am now an involuntary bulimic because of the band and its complications...trying hard to get a revision to the RNY

Wonder what the average weight time is?

I got to keep on this...pushing for all things necessary to get approved.I want my surgery before the NewYear....wishful thinking but hey next week when I go to the consult they will give me a referral to NUT and psych...want them scheduled ASAP...want papers sent in by the end of the month.

Trying to get there..had an endoscopy...he found nothing but said that my esophagus was torturous.Acid reflux...he didn't pick up the hiatal hernia..,glad it was documented on the series of tests performed in the ER. Consultiation in 2 weeks...followed by NUT and psyc...

The reason your dr is trying to steer you to the RNY is for a reason.I have the band which has failed and caused me so much pain and my esophagus is "tortured"My acid reflux is outrageous and the amount of tests for this band is horrific.Think about every time the have to inject a long needle to fill you with fluid...My port has distended my stomach...now that is invasive.The sleeve is not an option and I cannot afford a leak or ulceration so that has happened to some.RNY is what I should of went with because My metabolism is screwed and I want a procedure that is proven...this time I am not afraid.I finally get it!RNY!

Endoscopy scheduled tomorrow.

Revision to what a sleeve?

I totally agree...the only way to get that stubborn metabolism which is that makeup that your body knows...I refer to it as a switchback....diet now but Your body will revert back later...the bypass tricks it and gives you a chance to use it as a tool.My boy fights weight loss...RNY because I want it to be the last surgery...no more alternatives.

No I am seeing Dr.Neff in Cherry Hill

I originally had surgeon Marina Kurian at Lenox Hill.The bariatric team there is top notch.I heard she now has her own practice in midtown.NY bariatric group is good.

No dumping?

Oh no I have horizon nj health...they denied you?

This is ridiculous!What is your insurance again?

I am seeking a revision from the lap and.I initially decided on getting the sleeve.I was sure for the last few months.I did my research and really thought about it And now I have decided on the RNY.Just changed from a dr that only does lap and and sleeve to his associate who does it all.Do your homework ,ask a lot of questions and change if you need to.Do what's right for you!

Your day is coming...November is so close!!? Can you feel it?

I had the band unfilled last week.Got the doctor in the same practice who performs bypass.No problem.Going to try to get a fast appt with the NUT and psych in the next few weeks.My official consult with the new doc is on the 11th...no need for referral since they are partners in the same group.Yay!I want a revision before the New Year if possible.Pushing it.

I have heard that some morbidly or failed bypass patients are getting banded ....vice versa.

You are on your way Congratulations!

Hey NY is in the house!!!!

I have Horizon NJ Health...so far ok not sure yet because My paperwork has not been submitted as of yet.