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Sleep Issues and Thyroid Medication
genn replied to Treadmillwalker's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
That is a side effect of synthroid as well so you may want to talk to ur endocrinologist about a different thyroid medication I have seen many patients that had to stop taking that bc of insomnia. So if you continue to have problems it may be the medication itself!! Best of luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Just got word that I am scheduled for noon tomorrow. Ugh was hoping to be first thing in the morn. Def don't want to spend the night in hospital. Nurse on phone told me to fill up bc I cannot eat after bedtime. I guess she meant have another shake. I just can't! I must admit I cheated and had three slices of cheese. Hope that doesn't mess my liver up!
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Lapband vs. bypass why do people feel the need to judge
GoingforGoal replied to dolphintattoo's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Oye! There are people with very definite opinions, and let them. Who the hell cares. I'm getting so fed up with the constant debate of which wls is better. You know which one is best, the one that works. ALL of these procedures have failure rates- period. Noncompliance yields status quo. Surgical and apparatus complications can and will occur- why argue over which ones are worse or more predictable. None of it is predictable! WE make choices as to which wls option seems most suitable to us based on mutliple factors ranging from what we feel we can comply with (diet wise) to the inherit nature of the surgery itself. What you choose is great, what I choose is better. PERIOD -
So, my wlj started in October of last year. I applied for a gastric plication study and was denied due to a discovery of a few SMALL gallstones. I had researched extensively and was so bummed (or depressed) when they told me i had been disqualified. My insurance doesn't cover any form of wls, and there was no way (I thought) I could ever afford any weight loss surgery on my own. I have tried EVERY single diet ever, I swear... the latest being the hcg diet. It worked, but I gained most of my weight back once I stopped taking the injections. One night, it hit me to research the gastric plication in Mexico. Low and behold, I found that it was actually in my reach (financially!) After researching the Drs, hospitals and procedures, I decided to go with alighterme.com and booked my gastric sleeve with Dr Lopez. I am scheduled for surgery on July 12th! I found that the gastric plication was a great surgery, but, I found that the sleeve was just a better fir for me. I am very excited and CANNOT wait to start my new journey! I am not worried about the flight, having surgery in MExico (bc I have read nothing but good reviews), how I will feel afterwards, OR being completely alone for FIVE days, I am most concerned about leaving my 2 little girls at home! (ages 4 and 1) I am so excited I found this board, and cant wait to talk more with you guys!!!
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Hurricane and MY FILL!!!
mom2mygirlz920 replied to mom2mygirlz920's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
HEY,Hope ~~~ i cant believe ur in Clearwater. How long are u going to be there? We should so drive up there.Thats awesome ya'll are having such a good time!!!! Damn nasty weather. GRRRRR. Porbably have to cancel our trip any how bc of Emily. Anyways Have a great one, and I will talk to you soon!!!! Robyn~~~~~~ -
Am I the only one that doesnt miss food/eating?
Inactive Profile replied to gamergirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would like to share this too with ppl who are not yet sleeved, I was at a support meeting about 2 months before I was sleeved and a woman who sits on the board told everyone you will hate cooking it will make you sick and angry bc she wanted to eat, that her husband had to cook all the meals for her kids for a long time. So for months I was cooking and deep freezing meals, bc my kids would have lived off of hot dogs and Mac and cheese had I not...... Or so I thought.... Since the evening I walked into front door after surgery iv cooked every meal and it does not do anything either way, does not make me mad does not make me want food, not even a want to lick my finger, so take everything with a light heart you hear and read ( at lest things like that) bc it really is to each their own -
What are you guys eating?
OutsideMatchInside replied to princesswarrior's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
coffee for breakfast Fish,Crab,Shrimp. Baked or sauteed. 3x a day sometimes 4 to get my Protein depending on what my Snacks are. I still use Protein drinks on occasion to get my protein up or if I am going out on a date. I have Quest bars or protein brownies every now and then. I eat zucchini and cucumbers and rutabagas. Boar's Head Tavern Ham Sometimes I make a burger. and eat it with no bun. Grass Fed Beef. I don't eat turkey or chicken, they are too hard to process for me -
hello i was banded in dec 2006 in belgium i have had very very slow weight loss and im fed up with the band, as ive had problems with it going tight by its self i have been in hospital twice becoz of this not being able to drink anything, ive had xrays unfills and all any tips on how i can have faster weight loss ive lost about 2st in 2 years very slow i was 17st when i had the OP im 15st 4pounds pls help, when i went in to hospital the Dr said my band was placed too high up do you think this is why i have slow weight loss and problems with it thanks mine __________________
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Hello everyone. I am new to all this. Just went to my 1st seminar & have my 1st Dr. Consultation May 9th. Already have an appointment with a dietician set up for May 14th to begin the 6 months for my Insurance which i already know does cover the surgery. when i called the dr.'s office they asked what insurance we had....i told them BC then they asked what company through .i told them and the reaction was Oh yeah they cover WLS ! .....i am now in the process of gathering my medical records for the past 5 years or so so i can take them in with me the 9th when i go see the dr. * SO EXCITED * Angie :biggrin:
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(Video) All Right, Mr. DeMille, I'm Ready for My Close-Up
joatsaint posted a blog entry in Gastric Sleeve Surgery - An Unexpected Journey
I'm a groggy star. These videos were taken minutes after my return from surgery. I have watched so many videos from other sleevers who shared what they went through, I felt obligated to share my experience (even though I don't like my own pictures). I was really groggy and in a lot of pain. And hittin that morphine drip like a muthar fu(shut your mouth!). :-P <object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/pS6v-BC-Vks?hl=en_US&version=3&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/pS6v-BC-Vks?hl=en_US&version=3&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> <object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/NxqiW3LFqKk?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/NxqiW3LFqKk?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> -
3 week stall, still have nasty gerd, and FINALLY found restriction...
heatherdbby replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
my office requires chewable. no gummies bc they have hidden carbs and sugars. no capsules bc they add additional barriers on absorption. My surgeons office gave us a full long list of their recommendations, and broke down which ones had additional supplements we had to add with it (example, if you take flintstones complete, you need to add calcium and b complex) I chose the one that was a complete that didnt need additional supplements, and the dietician said that she does not see defiencies with that one, its bariatric fusion, the one that says complete chewable. https://www.bariatricfusion.com/collections/bariatric-multivitamins -
3 weeks out...struggling!
gastricsleever replied to gastricsleever's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
. Yep I totally feel your pain! I think it does get easier once u can eat purées and soft foods. Yesterday I got in 72 grams!!! That's the best I've done in weeks! But then I only got in 4 cups or Water :/ it's a trade off I can't seem to do both! Water or protein. When I was on full liquids I had no problems with constipation or diarrhea. Now I'm totally constipated. Emailed my dr to see what to take bc I feel lousy today from it!! -
Hi. I thought I would share this link. My appologies if it has been posted before. Surgery for Morbid Obesity
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Im so MAD at my WII FIT and MYSELF!!!
mjsprague1017 commented on mjsprague1017's blog entry in Blog 36751
Errrr i could spit rocks i am so mad at the WII FIT!:thumbs_up: I bought a Wii about 3 mons ago bc Wii Fit was coming out and i really thought it would be great that i could do some strengthening at home. i order my Wii Fit over the internet and today it came in. I was really excited. I was following the instruction and it was asking my height and bday. Then is said alright now its time to weigh you and please step on. So i step on the Wii board and guess what IT TELLS ME.... IM OVER THE WEIGHT LIMIT TO PLAY THE Wii FIT:crying:! ERRR i mean im just upset with this whole ordeal. I know this is my fault i should have never got so over weight:glare:. So my newest GOAL is to be able to play on my Wii Fit:mellow:. I read the manual and it says the max limit is 330lbs. and my scale says i weigh 334.5:confused2:. So hopefully in 5-10 lbs i will be plaing my Wii Fit. Ugh one more thing that my weight controls:thumbdown:..cant even play a fitness game. Mandi Jo -
Just Sleeved In Mexico
Skyjack1 replied to Skyjack1's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Just wanted to give everyone an update I am leak free. I got back to my hotel today and relaxed poolside for a few hours. Then my husband and I hailed a cab and took a 3 hour tour wrapping things up at Tijuania beach. It is breathtaking. My husband got to induldge in the local eats and drinks. I was a bit jealous because I am a foodie although I was not hungry at all. I recommend mexico! I highly recommend Dr. Lopez and his wife Dr. Osana. I paid 4500 and 900 for our plane tickets. I have spent money here but you dont have to if you dont want to. Whatever any one has put in your head about coming to Tijuania is complete BS. it is a great city. People are exteremely nice and accomodating. They completely bend over backwards for you here. I went through the company A lighter me and Janese was my coordinator. By the way my doctor has visited me already today and will be back tommorow. I highly doubt you will get that kind of treatment in the US. My husband got a kidney transplant from Johns Hopkins 2 years ago and said the service here is comparable to the service at Hopkins. The only difference with the states is the doctors have way less experience and often encounter problems and leaks in baraiatric surgery. They have been doing it here for way longer. -
When did you have to pay?
Donnainva replied to IWannaBeSkinny's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a hospital copay of $300 (standard charge for an operation with my ins.) since I paid when I did my pre-op blood tests they gave me a discount & I only paid $270. I have BC/BS with the Commonwealth of VA. If you thought there were a bunch of different pre-op and post-op diets, just wait to see how many different insurance plans, copays and deductibles there are! -
My doc told me today that the reason im losing slower is bc im short 4'10, and i started at 201.5 day of surgery. Anyone else with same experience?
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Congratulations!!!!!!! That's Awesome... My Dr. just submitted my Gastric Sleeve claim for approval to Fep BC/BS for approval! Do you know if there is anyway to check the Status of the Surgery Claim on the Fep Blue Website instead of calling? Who do you call and ask the question to?
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Hi everyone! Today I had my first post-op appt, I am 15 dpo and it went pretty well. I was waiting in the waiting room with a lady who had surgery the same day as me and she said that she is not hungry at all, and she is loving it. I am completely oppposite than her and told her that I am hungry ALL the time!! My dr said that it is normal to be hungry by now, and that is bc the fat under my band has shrunk and that my band is not filled and loose now. He said that I can schedule my 1st fill for October 8 and that after that, I will feel like I did after surgery, very full all the time. My dr also said that I might gain a couple lbs between now and my fill!!!:faint: I told him that I have already gained 3lbs since I have been on my mushie phase. He said it is just my metabolism slowing down and trying to hang on to all the calories since I was only on liquid before. He said not to worry about gaining a few pounds bc it will happen!! So, now I can start on a regular full diet, with a limitation of around 1200 calories. I can eat whatever I want, no more mushie or Soups are required. I am really beating myself up over these 3 lbs that I gained back since I lost it after my surgery. I have even upped my exercise and have been walking 2 miles everyday, but I haven't been losing anymore. If my port area still wasn't sore, I wouldn't even KNOW that I have surgery, bc I can eat ANYTHING withouth any problem. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the 1st fill and hopefully some restriction.
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I'm Here At The Beach And...
Raven21 replied to shellbell125's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
*!*!*!*!*!*!*! DO IT!!! *!*!*!*!*!*! (pretend this is flashing) I know exactly how you feel! My legs and arms are tan, in front. The backs are white because I'm going to lay on my stomach? Hahahahaha. I can't even go without a chair because I'd never be able to get up off the ground. Hard enough getting out of a chair. And God forbid I should forget my chair because I can't use anyone else's because I will break it! Even worse, I sweat like a PIG! How cliche', the fat girl sweats a lot. It's the little things like this. The constant, daily, BS that we have to consider before anything! Because we are fat. Let's not be fat anymore! Let's think about eating different food in place of thinking about how to be fat today. Because I spend way too much time trying to figure out how to "fit" fat into the lifestyle I want! -
What is realistic weight loss with the sleeve?
Zoumommy posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I ask bc my surgeon really didn't give me a goal number. She just said I would get to 225 with little effort. My primary are doc wants me to land in the 130s. I'm 5'6 and started at 314. I was sleeved on 2-3 and my goal is 137. How realistic is it for me to get to 137? I am cleared to start cardio on Monday (can't wait). Plz tell me what you have done to lose the weight?? -
Cigna denied my surgery....
illinoishusker replied to sfwaitinginma's topic in Insurance & Financing
Ok,I find this frustrating. I'm sure you went in there and told them you are doing the diet for the lap band and they didn't write good notes? BS! ugh. I was a pain in my dr. arse. I kept saying, um make sure you document everything discussed, like exercise, nutrition, portion size..etc. I hope they'll do it. -
So I'm thinking about giving up on my insurance fight and just switching to self-pay. I had a slipped band over a year ago. It took 6 months to get the insurance company (Fed BCBS) to finally agree to remove the band but they denied a revision to VSG stating it wasn't medically necessary because my BMI was under 35. I submitted an appeal to the Federal Office of Personnel Management in October for what was supposed to be a 60 day appeal. They "lost" my case and had to start over. Then they closed it because they didn't understand I was asking for a revision and not some sort of random partial gastrectomy. They finally sent it out for review but it sounds like they didn't select a bariatric surgeon because the answer last week came back that it isn't medically necessary because my weight isn't over a 40 BMI. The told my attorney to wait for the report and then call and talk to the nurse but I haven't heard back yet. At this point it's been almost 7 months since I submitted the appeal. This has been going on for so long I'm almost back to my original weight. If I had it to do over again I'd have done a self-pay revision with Dr. Aceves right from the start. Heck, I'd be at my goal weight by now. I just don't have it in me to keep this up. I went ahead and requested a surgery date with Dr. Aceves and put first-class airline tickets on hold on my miles. I can't think what hoops the insurance company would have next. They just don't get that the standard of care for a revision doesn't require you to regain all your weight first. I could go forward with the surgery and then sue them after the fact but I'm not sure it's worth the mental energy after all this. I had some old Microsoft stock lying around and it's almost enough for the surgery. I'm thinking that I'll never miss the money and can just get on with my life. I don't want to self-pay up here because it's really expensive and they don't cover complications like Dr. Aceves does. I could be down there next weekend having this done and just moving on. Thoughts? I could use some additional input... Thanks! Britt
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It wasn't bad at all. They spray something on your throat before you sleep. They found an ulcer. Sucks bc now my surgery got pushed back Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Due to my acid reflex, they will be doing the gastric bypass and not sleeve Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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This spring my mom and I split a home raised organic steer, so I love anything I make from it. Even the traditional tough portions are tender. I'm telling you, I dream of being a down home farm girl and raising my own meat and vegetables. I even do home canning every year. I raised pigs in FFA in high school many years ago. The best meats are at the countryside butchers. The ones here buy their meat from local farmers that raise grain/grass fed cows only. That liver (Ramake?) recipe sounds delicious. T
