Amy4a2381

I did self pay surgery. Hospital fees all inclusive $10,400 Surgeon $3500. Well I am 23 days post op and I am receiving so many bills. I just got one for $59,000. WTF. Freaking out here. Anyone with similar situation?

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Sounds like hives.

I am 26 days post op. I have had rashes around my incisions since the started healing. I apply cortisone all day. It's still there. Nothing on my neck or anything else. Could be a reaction to the pain meds

I originally had the band done with "True Results". It was a big pain in the ass. I lost about 40 gained lost gained. It was still a struggle. Having to get adjustments really sucked eventually it just was not restrictive and I could eat anything. Turned out the band had a leak. So it was either fix it or convert it. I was tired of the struggle and didn't want to go through the same thing.

Well I finally talked to the lady that gave me the quote originally. She said that I have a zero balance. I am going to go to the hospital and get that in writing. I was freaking out

23 days post op. So far I am pleased.

I kept mine secret until one hour before my surgery. I was worried about all the judgment of people thinking this was and easy out. But it was going to come out eventually and I didn't want to lie about my weight loss when people start noticing the quick drop. I didn't want people to talk behind my back trying to figure it out so I decided to be upfront and made it facebook official. I got way more support than I was expecting. And you know what so what if they talk. If they really care about you they will be supportive. Find out who your true friends are. Everyone has seen me struggle all my life and if it wasn't for all the health issues maybe I wouldn't have done it. Its desperation to be healthy. This was my post to everyone VEVY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT about My Life. For my Family, Friends and inquiring minds who want to know. Soooo, I have made a huge decision that is going to change my life forever. Hopefully for the better. If all goes well.... Some of you may or may not know that I had a lap band procedure done in 2010 to help with weight loss. It did help for a little while. Eventually the band stopped helping me completely and I fell back into old eating habits. Started the whole yo-yo dieting again. I gained it all back then I lost it all again. Then I gained it all back plus some more. The band has been busted for about 3 years but it's still hanging out in my belly. I have been fighting battle of the bulge since I was 8 yrs old. The older you get the harder it is. The bulge always seems to win. The thing that really makes it hard are the underlying health issues. Like PCOS, thyroid, diabetes, depression and anxiety. Then there is the high cholesterol and blood pressure. With all these health problems comes medication for all. Some of the medication causes weight gain but you need them. So conclusion to this battle. I am having the Lapband removed from my stomach and I will be converting to the gastric sleeve. I am so grateful that I have a wonderful husband who has been with me through all of my struggles. He has seen my ups, downs and all arounds. He sees how hard I do work. How hard I try. How much I beat myself up when I don't lose weight even when I have done all of the right things. He has seen me give up hopes and give in to the unhealthy from my disappointment of not winning the battle. He has stood by me through thick and uh, not so thin. I want to thank him very much for helping me with my journey of becoming a healthier me. Because of my fear of judgement I have kept this to myself. But most people would say not to worry about what others think. A lot of people will say well if you just exercise and eat right you will lose weight. Well I do and it does help but it just isn't enough for me. Exercise has become really hard due to arthritis in my right knee and hip but I will continue to fight through the pain. This is not going to be easy!!!!! I love food!!!!!!!!!!! Sugar is the devil!!!!!!!!!! I am giving up all the tasty favorites for a new me. I am going into surgery at 9:30. Wish me luck. See you when I wake I love you all!!!!❤✌ — feeling optimistic.

I have had this issue as well. I have noticed that I have become somewhat lactose intolerant. Some of the Protein drinks have lactose in them. It has gotten better with solid foods. 23 days post op. never trust a fart

I am 23 days post op from having revision surgery. My band had a slow leak so I had no restriction. So far it has been smooth sailing for me. I have not had and nausea or vomiting. The only reflux I have had is if I lay down right after eating or drinking. I started sleeping with more pillows for an incline. So besides the surprise bill I received yesterday for 60,000 I am very happy with my decicsion. The first 2 wks was the hardest. I paid for mine upfront.

I do believe my C-Section was the worst pain in my entire life(25staples4lbbaby). I hand lapband revision to sleeve. It was painful but a different kind of pain. For me the gas was the worst.

Yes! Before I really lost any since surgery I have been freezing. I found it really weird. But step out in the Texas sun and you are sweating in 10 seconds.

I paid for my surgery in full before having it. Facility 10,400. Surgeon 3,500. Well I have been receiving bills in the mail. One for pathology that was not included. Well then I receive one for $600 from hospital. Then one for 5,000 for anesthesia(included). Well I contact the hospital and they tell me I got a zero balance with them and they are going to contact the anesthesia place because that was included. So I am waiting for that. Well I just checked my mail and opened a bill for 59,000. WTF I am freaking out. Has this happened to anyone. It shows my 10,400 paid. It doesn't even have services just inpatient. I did not have any complications and only spent 1 night.

I love red wine. I have been wondering also when I would be able to have some again. I am sure it is too soon but wondering how it went for you. Dr. Hollis really didn't provide a whole lot of information as far as long term.

I have had a really bad rash on my incisions. Dr. Hollis told me just use cortisone. Its kinda helping but I am 20 days post op. Wearing clothes is very irritating.

let me know how this goes for you

I know I am only 20 post op but I was wondering if I will ever be able to have alcohol. Preferably red wine.