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mbuczkowski

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  1. mbuczkowski

    SURGERY in 12 Hours!

    mbuczkowski replied to Sixcrowes's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    Ok..it's 1 hr post op...how ya doing? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  2. mbuczkowski
    Ok...problem with pre-op diet...I am so sleepy! Otherwise, as posted earlier. I'm good. Morning headache is almost gone. Almost 2 and still haven't eaten anything today Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  3. mbuczkowski

    Pre-op liquid diet...is this normal?

    mbuczkowski replied to mbuczkowski's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I think my max carb was 29g/day Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  4. mbuczkowski

    Pre-op liquid diet...is this normal?

    mbuczkowski replied to mbuczkowski's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I have and it was on my list of ok things....but they wanted it pureed. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  5. mbuczkowski

    Pre-op liquid diet...is this normal?

    mbuczkowski replied to mbuczkowski's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I was at my dog trainers house ( we do police/home protection training) and after class I sat with those still there eating fish, sweet potatoes, salad, etc and just said no thank you. I didn't shy or lock myself away. I was proud I could resist. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  6. mbuczkowski
    I am on day 2. I remind myself it is for the better. I have and end goal...only to start a new one post-surgery. I have been lucky that it hasn't been bad so far. I had a very mild headache today, but it didn't stop me from functioning. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  7. mbuczkowski
    Reading these reviews gets me more and more excited! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  8. mbuczkowski
    I am going to Dr. Illan because I have 3 co-workers who have had surgery via Dr. Illan and had wonderful things to say about him. The 7th can't get here fast enough! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  9. mbuczkowski
    He's awesome. I know 2 people who went to him and were very happy. I was going to him but it got too expensive since I am self pay, so I am going to Mexico to Dr. Illan. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  10. mbuczkowski
    Which Dr? I am on Orlando. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  11. mbuczkowski
    Depends on your Dr. My 1st surgeon was liquid diet and 1 low fat, low carb meal/day. My current surgeon is all liquid, low fat, low carb and max 1000cal/day Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  12. mbuczkowski

    Pre-op diet starts tomorrow

    mbuczkowski replied to Stephanielp's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Day 1. Ice Water, a cup of ice for the shakes....and it begins! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  13. mbuczkowski

    Pre-op diet starts tomorrow

    mbuczkowski replied to Stephanielp's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Day 1 all liquid pre-op....here we go! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  14. mbuczkowski
    Feb 7! Here comes the liquid diet! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  15. mbuczkowski

    February Surgery! Any buddies?

    mbuczkowski replied to lambypie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Feb 7! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  16. mbuczkowski
    ....and then add on the VSG? I am a self pay and was thinking, since my pre surgical workup shows a large (2.5cm) gallstone, maybe I could go in for gallbladder removal....have insurance pay for that...and I pay the surgeon's fee for the VSG. Has anyone tried that? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  17. mbuczkowski
    I am contemplating Dr Illan in MX but my sister, who is a nurse anesthestitist, states that if there is any complications, no Dr state side will want to touch me. What did y'all do after you came back? PS....my sister had a bariatric patient die on her table due to blowing out his stitches 4 years after surgery. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  18. mbuczkowski

    Post surgical care after MX

    mbuczkowski replied to mbuczkowski's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I am not sure which procedure the guy had, but he grossly over ate at Disney while on vacation. I don't have all the details but I was told he basically busted the suture line Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
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    Medical Tourism Insurance Policy

    mbuczkowski replied to Alex Brecher's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery

    @Alex forgive me if I missed it, but the care for complications that arise after I return home must be treated in MX? Hence the flights and reimbursement mentioned above. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  20. mbuczkowski
    The office and staff tag teamed me yesterday. They are working with the hospital to get an estimate. I might reconsider and go to MX Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  21. mbuczkowski
    Ok...now they are singing a new tune. They said they will bill my insurance for the gallbladder, but I still have to pay the full amount for the VSG. I don't think that is legal because then the hospital stay and anesthesia is being paid for twice Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  22. mbuczkowski
    They are booking it as gallbladder surgery and billing to insurance. I still owe my deductible. Then, I am paying the Surgeon's fee of $6450 for the VSG. This is self pay and no insurance requirements. My deductible is still significant, but it is saving me $ Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  23. mbuczkowski

    Shoe size?

    mbuczkowski replied to Patticake74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Praying. .12W can sometimes be tight. Can't wait to see what happens Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  24. mbuczkowski
    This is agonizing....I am waiting on the surgical office to schedule. I dropped off all my paperwork from labs, etc yesterday. I found out the gallbladder has to go too. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App
  25. mbuczkowski
    Yay! They said they can!!! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

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