lovcinderella
-
Content Count
19 -
Joined
-
Last visited
4 Followers
-
3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary lovcinderella!
-
I had Gastric Bypass surgery on Dec 3rd. The first week went by and I was ok. It was week two that has played hell on my body. I am in so much pain and regretting the surgery. My BMU was a 58 when I started..I have lost 31 pounds 19 days out. Not so bad. I was doing the band until the last minute and decided on the bypass. Im not sure yet if this was the right move for me vs the band as the pain like I said is so severe. The band has less complications and works well for many. I have a friend who lost 139 pounds in 9 months on the band and another who had the bypass and lost 90 pounds in 3 months. Whatever decision you make, do it for yourself and be informed.
-
Good luck with your bypass. I know every one is diffrent but my best friend had the bypass and she lost a whole lot of weight. She says its one of the best thing s she has ever done. I know you will be fine.
-
Went today to get my surgey date and found out that my surgeon has an agreement with my insurance to take the same amt - $11k for either band or bypass, I am really worried if I made the right choice today as I changed it after scheduling to the bypass and still have the same date of Dec 3rd for the procedure. You have 5 incessions about same size, surgery is about an hr-hr and fifteen, recovery is slower and more restriction on eating and foods....not sure but? Friend used same Dr in Sept and has lost 78 pounds in 12 weeks with bypass. She is not eating even 500 calories a day and lossing..ouch. I hope to do it right and hope I choose this change to the bypass wisely,. BMI is so high. My friend went from a size 30 to size 18 today. I just want to get to a normal size again, I was embarrased on the plane when they asked me to move away from the emergency exit as I has a seat belt extension. Preop Nov 26 Surgery Dec 3....I cant gain any weight from now to then and am gettng nervous.
-
Hey there! Sorry I just found this note from you today. I had my surgery in Tijuana with Dr. Pedro Kuri who I think the world of! I had to self pay too-total was $7500 US plus the flight from Canada and back for my hubby and me. The cost effectiveness was one of the main reasons I researched this surgeon. He is amazing and the facility is spotless. He has performed over 4000 lapband surgeries and I have been feeling fine. Love the fact that you've already given up carbonation-that's great-I did too which was tough 'cuz I LOVED my beer but, it's a small price to pay considering the benefits of the band. Be prepared to work hard with diet and exercise after being banded-that's the most important thing. Something you could start doing now is taking smaller bites, chewing really well and slowing down with your eating. I'm still learning to do that and I am sure I will every day. I'm 43 so I completely understand you wanting to "start your life" - and you WILL! GOOD LUCK!!!
Stace
-
Las Vegas November Meet Up, Sunday November 23
lovcinderella replied to FeliciaLevy75's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Going to be banded by 1st week in Dec and looking for those in vegas area who have been banded for support as well as stories from those who used Dr Atkinson's office. Im 37, ready for the start of my new days ahead. Just curious, what do I need to look forward to in the surgery? Thanks! -
For the singles here... Just do this..
lovcinderella replied to h@rt*s mommy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good luck Bobbie. I hope you are very successful! -
What state you in? I understand how you feel and wish you nothing but the best. If you are looking for a friend for support, here I am...
-
I have HPN and the cost under my insurance is still $11k. Have you heard anything yet? What Dr are you using==Atkinson?
-
For the singles here... Just do this..
lovcinderella replied to h@rt*s mommy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good luck. It wont be long now -
congrats. I am awaiting my surgey and will find out a date for dec in a couple weeks...keep me updated
-
I can so relate to all of this as it is where I am at now too. Tues I will do my EKG and labs and then wait for the results to be sent to the surgeon. I am having Dr Atkinson: Obesity No More I need to get this done by yrs ebd also. I have BC last yr and they covered it. I could have had the bypass for 4K out of pocket and the band for under 1500. Now I will pay 11K for UHC (Cigna POS). Oh well, the way I see it is that I am going to be healthier and life will be better. My friend who had hers done with BC had to go to pschy evals for 6mths and record a 6 mth diet history also. I am sure you will be successful and have it done this yr. Good luck!
