janedoe92

So I've been reading on the forum and have saw that the sleeve procedure can make GERD worse and bypass cures it. However, doesn't seem like there's many switch people, so I was wondering if SIPS makes GERD worse or does it clear it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just thought I'd leave some motivation for you all! We can do this! Mind over Matter! Good luck everyone!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Were you put on any antacid during your first month? My surgeon puts all his patients on it because he said it's common for wls patients to experience some acid reflux Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree, I was worried about a full liquid preop diet as well, buy I'm relieved it isn't Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 4, (surgery on the 19th).I am allowed 3 Protein shakes and 250 cal worth of veggies. I do drink some sugar free calorie free non carbonated liquids, like decaf tea. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks! And your preop is kind of like mine. First week is two shakes one high protein and veggie meal 350 cal and under and second week two shakes one meal.How is your preop diet going? Was it hard at first? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm on day 4, (surgery on the 19th).I am allowed 3 Protein Shakes and 250 cal worth of veggies. I do drink some sugar free calorie free non carbonated liquids, like decaf tea. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks! And your preop is kind of like mine. First week is two shakes one high protein and veggie meal 350 cal and under and second week two shakes one meal.How is your preop diet going? Was it hard at first? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I definitely don't plan on cheating I don't want to risk anything during this surgery, but good thing is my preop diet isn't completely liquid Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck with surgery!!! Hope everything goes well:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So the surgery I want (SIPS, modified DS) isn't technically covered, but my surgeon is going to speak to the director. Has anyone ever had luck having experimental surgeries covered? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well the good thing is my surgeon has been doing this awhile, and they seemed like they knew a lot about my insurance, and he's supposed to talk to the director that approves surgeries to get it overturned, so hopefully that will happen pretty soon because they already scheduled me, and I'd hate to have to reschedule. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for yalls information. It was disheartening at first to hear it's not covered, but definitely doesn't stop my journey, just changes it up a bit. Hopefully my surgeon is able to convince them, but if not that's fine too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Got my date today!!! January 23rd, I'm so excited and ready for this:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ohh okay thank you for explaining this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No, what is your coinsurance??? After you pay the 500 to your doctor, you'll pay what every your coinsurance is up to your out of pocket max after the deductible has been met. You can find out if your hospital will bill you so you can make payments on it. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App So I found out that 2000 is already given to us by the employer so I'll only be responsible for 500 Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App What is coinsurance? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App The percentage of what you pay and what your insurance will pay. Example: a silver plan is a 30/70 plan, Meaning, the beneficiary pay 30% after their deductible has been met and the insurance plan pays 70% Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Oh okay the lady said it's 80/20 so does that mean the insurance pays 80 of the out of pocket? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No, what is your coinsurance??? After you pay the 500 to your doctor, you'll pay what every your coinsurance is up to your out of pocket max after the deductible has been met. You can find out if your hospital will bill you so you can make payments on it. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App So I found out that 2000 is already given to us by the employer so I'll only be responsible for 500 Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App What is coinsurance? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How does this all work? I have surgery on 1/23 but my insurance starts all over for the new year. My dr said two weeks before surgery they collect the deductible (which is $500). My out of pocket is 3900, so am I having to pay the $500 as well as the 3900 to the hospital for insurance to cover? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! And good luck to you tomorrow! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay! which surgery are you getting? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I told my pa I was already diagnosed with gallstones and she told me the surgeon doesn't typically take them out at the same time, which I find odd. I plan on asking him personally, but I wonder if anyone has insight as to why this would be? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh good that's great to hear. I've had a little bit of heartburn, but I just found out I have a hernia, so they think that's what it's from and that it should get better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Don't second guess yourself, it's for your health and that's what really matters. I was going through the same thing when I told people and you just have to come to a point to realize those people saying those things have a complex. In my case most the people that were against me doing it either knew someone who did it and they failed so they expect me to fail or they simply can't wrap their minds around me loosing weight and figure I'm doing it the easy way. As others said everyone who says it isn't a good idea isn't educated on the surgery itself, so their opinions aren't valid. You do this for you and your health and avoid the negativity and don't listen to it. Good luck with your surgery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've heard of people doing keto, never knew what it was, I'm going to look into that because I feel like I'm a carb junky. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What is keto? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I'm going to talk to my surgeon about it, I'm just worried he won't because I just found out I have a hiatial hernia then getting DS ( that's already 2 to 3 hours in surgery alone) and to do the gallbladder would extend that. I'm guessing they don't want me under for that amount of time, but we'll see what he says. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes that's the one I am getting and @@Finding_Stacy yes I think that's one of the main differences Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App