Monasmle

Hi all, I'm a 30 year old female, around 41/42 BMI. I'm 1 NUT session away from submitting to insurance. I initially went to my surgeon asking for the bypass, to which he said I'm not overweight enough for and wouldn't be worth the complications. He said he wouldn't even consider it for me. And I left it at that. As I'm reading more, I'm having some doubts about the long term success with the sleeve. I know that one can be equally successful with both, but when looking at averages across many people, bypass wins out. In my mind, I would want to take the option that affords me the best chances at success forever. But I'm not sure if there are other considerations I'm not aware of (besides malabsorption and complications). At 40bmi and above, I would think I am definitely eligible for it. I like my surgeon, but I'm not sure if I should search out for a second opinion. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

You're gorgeous! Amazing progress! What type of exercise have you done? Your results are great! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I was thinking the same thing! Heart disease is influenced by lifestyle as well. But I don't see nearly the shame people with obesity face. And certainly much more empathy. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Great to hear, as I have highmark as well I have highmark as well but haven't submitted yet. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Right!! No one says let's go back to using leaches to cure illnesses, thought I bet they have about the same 5% success rate just by random chance. By that logic we should stop researching cures and do everything "the hard way". Those that best cancer or heart disease can be glorified and those that don't, just "didn't try hard enough". It's so hard to beat the stigma, even with so much research showing obesity is not about will power. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I had a similar experience, surgeon said sleeve instead of bypass. Now 5 months later, and a ton of research and I really would feel more comfortable with bypass. If I'm going to go thru surgery, I don't want to risk having to do it twice. In the end, there's a reason why bypass is the 'gold standard'. Good luck with whichever you go with! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on your surgery!! at 2.5 weeks make sure to follow your surgeon's eating plan. Once you've completely healed you can start to modify things if you need to but early out your focus needs to be on healing......but below is what I do now As far as exercise all I do is walk. I walk between 5 and 8 miles a day...usually broken down into two walks. My eating plan is pretty simple I eat very low carb.....I don't eat any breads, or starchy veggies, and of course no sugar. I eat things like chicken breasts, fish, pork, eggs etc. and non-starchy veggies....and from time to time I have a few almonds. Good luck!! Amazing progress! Thanks for sharing. And that's great to know about the walking. I'm not much for the gym, but I love walking. I'm at 2.5 miles a day, and working up to 5. It's great to know that you were able to achieve so much with walking and diet alone. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

@ great question, something I struggle with too. Every time I'm single, I lose weight, relationship comes along, and back up I go. Now I'm happily married, and wondering how long I'll be able to stay "obsessed" enough to make this work. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys. Does bypass have the same hunger lowering effects, even without the removal of the stomach? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, As I'm reading posts, I realize that some insurance requires a BMI 40+ for 2+years. I didn't see that on the highmark policy explicitly. I don't have diagnosed comorbidities, and I was somewhere between 35-40bmi two years ago. (I have pcos, but I don't think that counts.) Has anyone else with highmark been denied for their BMI history being too low? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys! My PCP had to sign a form with three year weight history. Hopefully that not related. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

@@JamieLogical thanks! I've heard sleeve also limits your hunger hormone, but with the stomach still there, I wonder if the same effect happens with bypass. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

This is really helpful, I'm having similar pressures from the surgeon for the sleeve, but my gut says bypass. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! I will not like to my heart's content! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

When you thumb up a post using the app, does that have anything to do with Facebook, or is that strictly related to this app? I'm not sharing my surgery with family or friends, so I'm worried of anything posting to my Facebook account. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

What a transformation! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

My surgeons office has been very helpful so far, Dave me recommendations for psych eval, nut at the surgeons office, they do all pre testing, and submit paperwork. I can't say enough what a difference it makes to not have to worry and know that someone can guide me thru the paperwork. I'm two nutritionist sessions away from submitting for approval!

Good luck! It'll all be worth it in the end!

I've got the same question, so I'm interested in what other people have done to explain their time off. And how many days do most people need to recoup (assuming a desk job)?

Thanks for posting, it's such a support to hear that I'm not alone. In my tough times it's helpful to get support from reading everyone's struggles and their perseverance to overcome. You can do it!