tracybshaw

Thank you again everyone. I've had my last weigh in with the nutrition. I've lost 4 pounds since I started the journey. My initialBMI was 41.8. It is now 40.8. I still qualify. I weigh in one more time on Feb 21st when I see my surgeon the last time and then he will submit to insurance. Extremely frustrating but almost over now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will not have my sleeve untilMarch or April but am wondering if anyone here had to have an open procedure? I've had multiple abdominal surgeries and have lots of scar tissue. Th surgeries were all gynecological with a low incision but my hysterectomy was done with a long vertical incision that goes just above my navel. All my surgeon has said is that 90% of the time he can still do it laparoscopically but won't know til he tries. I do know thy tried a lap removal of my ovary years ago and couldn't because of scar tissue. I've had so many surgeries Im not scared of an open procedure though Id obviously prefer not to have to. Just wondering others experiences. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all. And I apologize for any snarkiness on my end. At my current height and weight, my BMI is 40.8. My insurance requires over 40. Im a little over 100 pounds overweight. I have been for about 18 years since gaining a massive amount of weight with my first pregnancy and then after a hysterectomy at 26. I can lose 10 pounds easy. I've done it many times. But it always comes back. I've done WW, Atkins, fitness pal, starvation, meds, you name it. I was taking kickboxing classes so I'm no stranger to fitness. I too actually gained about 7 pounds to solidify this surgery. I'd rather gain 7 to lose 100 than stay 90 pounds overweight the remainder of my life. At 42, my BP is creeping up and Im pre diabetic. It's only a matter of time before it's full blown. We have 2 adopted 5 year olds with medical needs that need there mama to be around awhile. It's very hard not to drop below the 40 BMI because 7 of the pounds are "new" and from eating total crap. I just want to get healthy and stay that way and trust me if I thought I could do it without a "barbaric surgery" I would. This actually took a lot of courage on my part as I have a history of surgeries, one that almost killed me. I swore I'd never have surgery again unless I was dying. Well, if I dont get this weight off I will be. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm sorry, but you know zero about me or my situation. While I appreciate the way you politely rebuked me, there is sooooo much judgement on these boards. I'm not borderline fat or unhealthy. I'm borderline the weight my insurance requires to pay for it without a pre existing condition. It's weird. I get shunned from thin people for being overweight. But apparently for others I'm not big enough. I find it hilarious you asked me if I ever tried counting calories or using an app. No, at 42 and 100 pounds overweight I never thought to try those. Think it would help if I exercise too? Yes, we are all on our own journey. I see posts on here all the time that make me wanna roll my eyes. I especially love the worried about loose skin comments when I'm just trying g not to die young. Thank you for giving me permission to feel what I feel though. If anyone else was offended by my post, it was not meant to. Moving on now...... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You know you are borderline BMI for insiranc paying when you hope to have sleep apnea. I was only 6 pounds over the limit for insurance to pay. At my 2nd surgeon appt yesterday I had lost 3. Normally Id be happy but I was wearing heavy clothes. I flat out asked my doc what would happen if I dropped below the 40 BMI and they said it could be a problem with insurance so maybe my sleep study will show something. Never thought I'd have a doctor want me to have sleep apnea. I have one more weigh in next month before they submit to insurance so hopefully I will stay where I am. I'm trying to start making healthy changes now but am scared to do too well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello. I am currently in the pre op process. Should have surgery on 3 months or so. I had planned on sleeve but surgeon is recommending RNY. I'm Still researching both. I have a new question. I was diagnosed late in life (40) with ADD . Honestly it was life changing once I found the medication for me. It's probably been as life changing as I anticipate this surgery will be. But the med I am on (Vyvanse) is long acting. I did not tolerate the short acting ones well at all. I'm concerned if I go the RNY route the medication will no longer work. Anyone care to share their experiences with medications absorption post RNY? Any med, but ADD med would be a bonus. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have just started the process and had my first consult with Dr Sharpe last week! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! For me it's not an ick factor. I'm a nurse so not much icks me out lol. I had to have an emergency hysterectomy 15 years ago due to a uterine rvuture and several repair surgeries after that. I swore back then I'd have to be dying to let someone cut on me. I finally realized I was dying slowly with this weight. But am still nervous about more aggressive treatment. My other recoveries were so difficult. I honestly think it traumatized me. I have tons of scar tissue. I have no underlying medical issues yet . I do have tons of scar tissue though and struggle with chronic constipation. Just get nervous thinking about them messing with my bowels anymore. Surgeon was confident the prior surgeries wouldn't be an issue. Even said he was 99% sure he could still do it laparoscopically. I definitely want the best outcome possible. Part of me says get me to 160-180 and I'll do the rest. But honestly, if I'm being honest, I haven't done that up until now. And if I'm going to do this I definitely want the best possible outcome. But almost dying on an OR table changes you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my first of 3 surgeon visits today. I had pretty much decided I wanted the sleeve because I'm nervous about the whole retorting of stuff. I'm 241 lbs and my goal weight is 150. The surgeon surprised me when he recommended the full bypass saying he didn't think I'd get to my goal with the sleeve (said would probably reach about 160) and that most patients regain about 20 pounds. He said with the full I would probably get to around 140 and may regain around 10 putting me around my goal. He was very nice and said he would do either but wanted me to research it and consider it. Looking by for any experiences. Anyone had the sleeve and wished they had the full or vice versa? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! First surgeon visit is next week and I will clarify. I hope that's the case. Mind you it's not like it's 20 pounds, but I ate lots of fast food and sodium and I just feel yucky. Despite being 100 pounds overweight, my diet had actually improved a lot. No doubt I would easily drop 10 pounds between now and surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my orientation meeting and first nutritional consult/class today. I was a little surprised to find out it would be about 5-6 months until surgery. My insurance doesn't have a waiting period but the hospital I'm using has an in depth program pre op. It's actually a GREAT program and I like the idea of it. However, I was on the border of being heavy enough for insurance to cover the procedure without a comorbidity. I actually ate like a mad woman leading up to this appointment and wore heavy clothes and slouched to lose an inch in height to hit the BMI. I actually was a little over 41 BMI and 40 was required. However, l actually feel sick from all the crap I've been eating. (Gained about 7 pounds) The thoughts of having to continue like this is discouraging. The surgeon doesn't submit to insurance until after my last visit at the end of this program. Anyone been in a similar situation? Advice? They do require a sleep study so I'm sadly secretly hoping I fail it. Then I only need a 35 BMI. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone. The more I learn and research the more I feel this is the right decision. I'm actually getting excited. I look back to my 20s and I always knew I'd lose the weight someday with diet and exercise. Then I remember being in my late 30s with the goal of losing the weight and running a 5k by my 40th birthday. Well I'm about to be 42 and am Heavier than ever and now fear I'll be in my 60s and dying if I dont act now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone. I can't believe I'm posting on this board! I woke up 2 days ago and decided to have WLS. Now it's not as bad as it sounds. I've struggled with my weight for 20 years (I'll be 42 in February) I've never had any major health issues and have always looked at weight loss from the vanity side of things. But I've been steadily gaining weight and am now staying around 240. I am right on the edge of the BMI of40 for insurance to cover the surgery. But what prompted this is over the past few months I've noticedI just feel like crap, I hurt constantly, and my BP has started to creep up. I feel much much older than 41. We have 2 young children (5,4) that I can't keep up with. It finally hit me it's time to do something. For my health, for my family. I'm only in the research phase but the more I learn the more I feel this is the right journey for me. I feels sense of hope where I had lost it. I'm scheduling an information session on Monday when the clinic opens and we will go from there . I look forward to learning from you all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App