mmorris4

Good luck. I had a tummy tuck (fluer de lis) with muscle repair and my arms done at the same time.

Hi. I am considering a thigh lift. Can you give me the good, the bad and the ugly? I have done my research but i am looking for info from someone who has personally had it done.

I had my stomach (vertical and hip to hip) with muscle repair and my arms (extended down my sides) at the same time back in january. My surgeon would not have done anything else at the same time along with those.

I messaged you

I had my sleeve done by Dr. Lutfi May 2016.

Hi. I was sleeved by dr. Lutfi may 2016. I live in woodridge. Feel free to email me with any questions. Michelemorris1998@yahoo.com

Hello We have united health care but weightless surgery is NOT covered. I have a hiatal hernia that will be fixed during my sleeve surgery. I was hoping that a bulk of the cost of surgery would be covered by my insurance now due to the hernia, ie-hostpial stay and anesthesiologist (2 huge expenses). I went today for another dr appt and they informed me that i have to pay $26,000 which is the cost of the sleeve and that includes the hospital stay and anesthesiologist. AND it has to be paid in full prior to surgery (set for april). I guess i just don't understand why the things my insurance WILL cover can't be deducted from the $26K, the office couldn't give me a answer which was really frustrating. My insurance company HAS paid for all my tests (minus my deductible). I hope this makes sense. SO, one of my questions is, how much was everyones surgery for self pay? This just seems like an awful lot.

Hi. I'm from woodridge. So not too far. I was sleeved last May. Feel free to email me. Michelemorris1998@yahoo.com Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Beanitos are tortilla chips with protein and have pretty good stats.

You will be fine with your magic band. Rides, I would just google pooh sized rides. I know there are groups on Facebook that could answer that about the rides. I never had any problems with rides but I didn't go on any roller coasters. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

$18,000 with hiatal hernia repair. Chicago

I was told nothing over 15lbs for 6 wks

I am on the pill and have been for almost 6 yrs. I didn't have to stop taking it at all with my sleeve surgery. I was told that it is just as effective as before. My body still absorbs it. They said it would be different if i was having bypass.

I wouldn't. I have a lifting restriction until I'm 6 wks out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello. I was just sleeved almost 2 wks ago. On another group someone was saying that if you are on the pill it's harder to lose weight. Can any veterans shed some light on this? I have been on the pill for almost 6 yrs and I am praying that it's not going to make it harder for me to lose. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. I didn't have to stop taking mine at all. Amazing how all drs have different "requirements"

Ok that's exactly what I was thinking, maybe with bypass but with the sleeve I am still absorbing pills. I was able to continue taking my pills the whole time even the day of surgery (didn't need to I was on the sugar pills). My dr never mentioned that I shouldn't take the pill anymore. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello. I was just sleeved almost 2 wks ago. On another group someone was saying that if you are on the pill it's harder to lose weight. Can any veterans shed some light on this? I have been on the pill for almost 6 yrs and I am praying that it's not going to make it harder for me to lose. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is AWESOME!!!! Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That great to hear. Congrats on your new beginnings. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a EGD. I think it's the same thing. They put me a twilight (basically I was out). It was over in what felt like seconds. You will be fine. Hang in there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am a wk into my 2 wk pre op diet. Basically only Protein shakes,broth, sf Jello and Popsicles. Today is the first day that I have had to deal with MAJOR constipation (pain, sweats). I called my nut and she said mirolax. Any other suggestions from people going through this or have gone through this. This is the first time I have ever dealt with constipation. Tia Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you pre or post op Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. This pre-op is hard enough. Now this too. lol. Hopefully it gets better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks. I sure hope so. I drink a lot of water as it is. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh no. I guess it's always something. I hope you get some relief soon also. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Chicago also. Our policy doesn't cover wls. The first dr I went to wanted $26,000 and that didn't include my hiatal hernia repair. Then I found another dr that charges $16,000 and then I also have to pay $2,000 for my hernia so $18 total. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App