janedoe92

Oh okay, yeah I'm going to be getting DS but it's modified version of the original, so my common channel will be 300. My surgeon said he hasn't seen people with too many problems getting their Vitamin levels right with the patch due to the longer common channel, be he did say we were going to need at least 80 grams of Protein but the ultimate goal is 100. He said after about 6 months it should be easy because we can handle more intake than someone with like a sleeve, so hopefully all my levels check out when that time comes, I'd have to be malnourishment, and oh okay I will have to look into a dexa bone scan thanks for the info! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App *hate not have Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for that info! what is the reason you have to take so many vitamins, also what is a dexa bone scan? And how long is your common channel? Thanks again!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I know what you mean, I feel like I was in a rush because my deductible is all paid so it would've been basically free this year, but no such luck:/ And that's great! 40 min isn't too bad Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh okay that makes sense. And I'm getting mine in Amarillo, Tx. My insurance requires I get it done at a center of excellence, and that's the closest one to me. And yeah it's crazy so many people have the same surgery dates, but good because they're able to go through it together. Hopefully l will be able to have surgery the end of January, but we'll see, waiting on insurance right now.What about you, where are you getting yours done? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah this is a great forum to gain more information I love it!And I'm excited for the test, I'm almost positive I have sleep apnea I'm always fatigued no matter the amount of sleep, and wake up sometimes choking trying to catch my breath, so it'd be great to get some good sleep. And I'm glad I can give you some information:) definitely see if your dr does sips. I also have gallstones but my PA said they don't usually take gallbladders out anymore I can't remember why, but I'm going to double check with my surgeon because I'd like to avoid any episodes and a second surgery if possible, and those months will fly by. I remember thinking the six month nutrition requirement was going to be forever, but that flashed by I hardly remember it. And is the only reason they don't want you going on the cruise is because of the fear of blood clots?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes I got my stuff sent off earlier this week and I put that I wanted DS. I liked that I have a chance to lose 100% of excess weight and the long term go keep it off. All my requirements per my insurance was to sign up for their bariatric program, do 6 months of supervised weight loss program which I was able to do with my pcp, of course bmi over I believe 30 and co morbidity but my bmi alone was enough, and 5 year history of being obese. I also was recommended to get tested for sleep apnea. I recently met with a dr about that and scheduled my test. He said bariatric surgeons recommend it because people with untreated sleep apnea have more chance of post surgery complications, so I'm happy I'm getting tested, but they're so backed up it won't be until after surgery:/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't had surgery yet, but I too was ready to get the sleeve and didn't even think about RNY or DS until I met with my surgeon. He goes over all the types he does and I knew rny would have been better because I have so much excess to loose, but I was pulling toward the sleeve. Then he told me at the DS. They do a modified version of it known as SIPS. He said there aren't the same amount of complications as regular DS. My surgeon even told me not to go home and google it because it brings up the normal way of DS and that will scare me out of doing it. He said if I looked up the modified version I would find better information. I decided that I want DS because it's not like the regular one and I will be able to lose all my excess weight. Though I also have to annually check up with my surgeon and take Vitamins for life I say it's a great trade in for a healthy longer life. In terms of malabsorption my PA said they recommend the Vitamin patch because it makes it easier and then I can just take a B complex vitamin. Another huge factor that locked me into getting DS is my surgeon said he was seeing some patients getting the sleeve and they wouldn't lose as much weight as they wanted due to their metabolism being slow. My surgeon's office does a BMR test that tells if your metabolism is slow which is mostly attributed to genetics and isn't too much to do about it (per my PA). When I took my test I had a pretty slow metabolism, so that alone just confirmed me wanting DS.Do you know if your surgeon does the regular switch or modified one? And why he wants to split it in two separate surgeries? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wish I could, but I have to get surgery at a center of excellence and the next closest one to me is over 500 miles away:/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh okay that makes sense, it's all about the money. Well that sucks, I see the surgeon beginning January, so hopefully I can get him to take my gallbladder out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So frustrated because I feel so in the dark about my insurance approval. The surgeons financial person contacted me last week saying she didn't have my 5 yr weight history. That upset me because when I had my consultation with them I brought all my papers and gave them copies, so I told her I would fax them. I waited two days with no word from her, so I emailed asking if she received, them in which she replied no, so I told her I'd try again if not I'd bring them at my next appointment. (My insurance requires I go to a center of excellence and the closest to me is nearly 300 miles away, so I Couldn't just go and drop that off) luckily my next appointment was only a couple days from when I sent the last email. I go in give it to them the girl makes a copy and says she'd get it to her right away. Even as I was leaving they mentioned how I had gotten all of my paperwork in and they'd submit to insurance that day. Being as impatient as I am I call my insurance today (about two days later) seeing if they received it only to be disappointed that it had not been submitted:/ it's so frustrating because they said they'd send it that day, so I emailed her asking if she received it and now I just wait for a reply. I've had so many ups and downs on this journey, and I feel this surgeons office isn't the best (Idk if this is standard but I only met the surgeon once and they made it seem as if the only other time I'd come in contact with him is surgery day). Had I not have a dumb clause saying I had to go to a center of excellence I definitely would change surgeons, but the next closest one to me is over 500 miles away but I'm trying to stay positive Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow that's great! Did you have all your deductible paid? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What is ursidol? Is it to help with gallstones? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes. It prevents them and dissolves small ones for people at risk. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App Hmm I'm going to look into that, thanks for that information! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What is ursidol? Is it to help with gallstones? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I plan on constantly checking too and thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh nice so only two weeks for insurance?? That's not bad at all. My surgeons office is submitting this week, so hopefully it's not a long wait! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't know about DS, but for VSG my surgeon said that while it might not seem so, the number of people who needed it removed after WLS wasn't as high as they used to think. At least in people who didn't have gall bladder problems before the surgery. So taking out a functioning organ that is needed for best fat digestion as a preventative measure isn't a great idea. Now, if there's a problem, that's different. Yeah I have gallstones, so I was hoping it could be taken out because I already have the problems wit it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats!! How long did it take for you to get approved?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I want DS so I'd just in general prefer it be taken out. The pa mentioned they used to, but not anymore, she was vague on why. I know the incisions are fairly the same as wls, so I don't understand why taking it out would be a problem, but like I said she didn't really seem to know. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I'm going to talk to my surgeon because it was his pa that said they don't do it, but I've had gallbladder attacks, so I would like to get it out while they're already in there instead of having to get a whole other surgery again. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Maybe that's why because she did ask how long it's been since I've had any episodes and it's been a little over 2 years. I would hate for this surgery to set off a chain reaction though because that's definitely not something I want to experience again. I'm going to definitely take all my documentation so he can see, and hopefully he'll take it out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I thought it was crazy too because I've had a gallstone pass in the past and definitely do not want to experience that again, so I'm hoping my surgeon will just take it out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You'll definitely need to tell someone so you can ride to and from the hospital, or you could Uber I suppose? Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did your doctor give you an antacid as well? I know my doctor said it's common for all wls patients to have heartburn so they put all of theirs on antacids for the first 60 days Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Depends, if you have gallstones you'll definitely know if one tries to pass because it's excruciating pain, but before then (for me at least) no symptoms. I also had an inflamed gallbladder before the stones and that was different because it was pain in my back and shoulders, tolerable but very uncomfortable. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

People expecting me to fail is why I don't want to say a word. Because even I expect myself to fail. I can't have anyone squashing the sliver of hope I have.Exactly, I had an aunt ask me about it and of course she knew someone who had wls and the whole time she was talking to me the tone of her voice was condescending and she was trying to tell me what I can and can't do, so I'm just keeping it to myself now because I don't want people thinking they're entitled to an opinion about wanting to get healthy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App