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Anyone here had the Loop Duodenal Switch or SIPS?

I have my Pre-Op Class, labs and ekg on 5/11. 5/16 I start my liquid diet and 5/17 I have my health & physical and meet with the anesthesiologist. I can’t believe it’s finally happening!!!

My surgery date is 5/23 !!! I’m so ready! I am getting my band out and the Duodenal Switch.

Thank you, I will double and triple check because I know that I am not able to pay the cost of the surgery.

I just got my surgery date of May 23rd for Revision band to SIPS surgery. I am so excited right now! I know that someone had asked what CPT code was being used for this surgery and when I got my acceptance letter from Anthem BCBS they used 43845 and it was listed as Bilopancreatic Bypass with Duodenal Switch with partial gastrectomy, pylorus preserving duodenoileostomy and ileoileosteomy. Confused, I called my surgeons office and asked and they said 'yes that is the SIPS procedure with band extract' . I should mention that I am having my surgery at Nebraska Medicine.

I am on this journey from lap band to sleeve/sips surgery and I am still going through all of the hoops to get approved by insurance...just want to have the revision already!! I am ready to get this band out and start losing weight!

I was banded on Nov 14 and had a hernia repair as well. It went well. The gas was really the only pain that was terrible. Sometimes I would cry because it hurt so bad. I am 4 days out and I feel so much better. I am not taking any pain medication except at night to help me sleep. I had the surgery on Friday and came back to work on Monday. I haven't lost any weight as of yet but I know I will because I'm not eating anything...all liquids for 2 weeks, week 3 & 4 pureed foods and week 5 starts regular foods. The Dr gave me pictures of my sugery and I thought that was neat to see. I do get hungry but nothing like I used to get and now when I eat a popsicle or 1/2 cup of soup I am satisfied if not full. To me that is amazing in and of itself! Take care all!

I also bought the EAS Myoplex Lite but it only has 17 grams of protein, 170 calories, 1 sugar (20 carbs all together) and 2 grams fat....lots of vitamins. The Myoplex Carb Control has 25 grams protein, 150 calories, 3.5 fat, and only 1 sugar (5 carbs all together).....this sounds like the best choice....I'm going to try this one. It comes in powder or ready to drink in Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.

Slimfas low carb has 20 grams of protein, 9fat, 1 sugar and 190 calories.

That is what I am drinking is the Low Carb Chocolate Slimfast...It's okay...but I don't know if I can drink it twice a day for a whole week....but that is probably what I would feel like for all of them.

I am 7 days out from surgery...I am getting so excited...but a little nervous too...mostly about if I will be starving with only having liquids...especially right before Thanksgiving. Does anyone have a really great tasting protein drink that they are using with at least 20 grams of protein? I don't really like the one I'm using.:thumbs_up:

I am having my surgery at Harper on Nov 14th...with Dr Elhore...has anyone had him?

Hi...I am being banded on Nov 14th in Michigan. I live in Iowa and the cost here is 17k....in MI it is 10k....and since I am paying out of pocket I am going to MI. I am very excited...except for this protein diet...I'm starting it today. I am hoping to have my diabetes reversed with this surgery and obviously to loose weight. I am like you...I do not like to go anywhere since I gained so much weight. I hate looking in my closet for something that will fit today. I have 4 different sizes of clothes to choose from...I want that to stop!!!

Thanks Deb for the advice, the psych appt went well this morning. I go back in 2 weeks for the follow up. We are going to submit all of this to the insurance company just in case they do approve me...but are planning on the self pay so we are ready. Have a great day.:smile:

I just had my consult with Dr Eibes, it appears I am a candidate for the surgery....but I will have to be self-pay....$17,000 Not happy about this but my insurance BCBS of IL requires 2 comorbidities and I only have 1....diabetes. I am 39 & just under 5'7 and 230lbs. I have struggled with my weight my whole life and am just really tired of the fight. My hubby has agreed that it is worth the money if it improves my diabetes and all that comes with that. I see the shrink tomorrow...and go from there I guess...not sure what is left....since I am a self-pay. Does anyone know?:wink2:

I also am just getting the ball rolling...and am hoping and praying that I will be approved. I have BCBS of IL and they have hoops to jump through...I however do have co-morbidities so that helps. I am going to my 2 1/2 hour seminar (required) on Oct 3rd...before I can even get a consult with the Surgeon. I have fought the weigh loss battle my whole life and lost....I would loose, then gain and then gain some more...I am so tired of always fighting to loose and keep it off. Just need some help keeping it off and not feeling starved ALL the time. I'm just hoping that I will not have to pay for the entire surgery....but honestly I will do whatever I have to....even if it means paying $15,000 just to keep this chubb off!