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at goal weight band to sleeve
juliannabaca@yahoo.com posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was just wondering if anyone was at goal weight when they had their revisions from band to sleeve? What was the process like for you? Were you treated as if you were a new patient? I was banded 3 years ago. I have lost 100+ lbs and have gained a love for fitness. I am 5’3 and 130lbs. I feel that I have been very successful with the band. In December I got a lower body lift and tummy tuck. I got sick coming out of surgery and vomited several times. My band has slipped. I was on full liquids for a month and my band did not correct itself. The Bariatric clinic will not do surgery to fix the band they will revisions to a sleeve and I am okay with that. I don’t like that I have to do the whole process over again as if I am a new patient. My band has to be deflated for 3 months, I have to attend group and see the nutritionist for three months. -
Hi Evelyn thanks for responding. My email is chesscott245@gmail.com and I am happy to have someone to go through this with. How are you doing with sticking to your diet? I have not been doing so good but I keep trying. I am guessing that my surgery will be at the end of August because it is in the final stages of review by the surgeon now. My insurance will take about 3 days to approve it and I will be on my way. I went through all of this 2 years ago when I was going to have the gastric bypass. I was already pre-admitted into the hospital and 2 days away from surgery when I backed out. I have the same insurance and the same bariatric surgeon so I am sure everything will be the same. I feel so much more comfortable with choosing the lap band although I know this journey will be tough in the beginning. On another note, I have been able to accomplish getting 60+ grams of protein in everyday and 64 ounces of fluid. Ok, so I got some protein shake mix from Walmart...(not the red/black ones) but another brand...I will email you later with the name. Anyway, I went on Amazon and ordered this amazing protein shake cookbook from Bariatric Foodie and it is great. I usually make the creamsickle shake in the morning or a raspberry mocha frappachino. I make the raspberry mocha frappachino by mixing 8oz plain lowfat soy milk, 1 Tbs. sugar free raspberry syrup, 2oz Decaf coffee and 1 scoop of Chocolate flavored protein mix....OMG its soooo good. Anyway, sorry for talking you ear off :-)
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For sime reason nothing will stay down? Whats that all about?
Baba Wawa replied to deseree65's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This happened to me. My band became tight all of a sudden on its own, with 3.5 cc. Barium would barely drip thru. I had a complete unfill 7 months ago, I've lost with no fill, but still have restriction. My EGD/esophogram were both normal, showed no slip, erosion, but my stoma is about half the size of the band itself. My doctors feel that scar tissue built up between the band and stomach causing the stoma to be much smaller than it should be with 0cc in my 11 cc band. You need to get to your bariatric surgeon ASAP. Keep us posted. -
According to my research he is one of the pioneers in the AGB. Anyone have any personal experiences? He is with Southwest Bariatric Surgeons.
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Incompetent Staff at Atlanta's Peachtree Bariatrics
Xombae replied to The CUDAMON's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had almost the same issue. UHC told me I had to enroll in the bariatric resource program, 2 weeks before surgery. My case was pending up until 5 hrs before I got on the table. My bariatric center kept surprising me with "oh you still need to do this and that and you need to talk to your insurance and do more blood tests". Then my primary didn't fax a bunch of paperwork, some of it I had copies of so I went to staples, and spent $40 on faxing because I have to travel to the surgeon center. It was ridiculous. Moral of the story is, you might get approved on the day of surgery like I did. Good luck to both of you. -
Tucson, Arizona Buddy/Support Groups
60Sandy posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Newbie here, looking for someone in Tucson to talk to about everything relating to Bariatric surgery. Text, e-mail, phone, coffee, walking.....all is fine with me. My age is young 60 but young or old may apply!!!!! (jk!) -
Mark, A huge congratulations on getting the surgery behind you! The toughest part is over. On exercise: Like you, I started walking pretty much immediately after surgery and gradually ramped up from there. Now I do a regular mix of cardio and weight training. It's so much easier and more enjoyable to exercise without all the extra weight and you can really see the results. On telling others: I choose to basically tell no one. My experience is that the general public views bariatric surgery as some sort of extreme, unnatural decision. I'm not embarrassed but I just didn't want to explain VSG to everybody. When people ask how I lost the weight, I tell them that I eat and drink a lot less and exercise more (all true). When they hear that, they lose interest and change the topic! Anyhow, I'm really excited for you. Send me a message anytime you want.
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Surgery in Mexico
BajanSleeve replied to Sassytallgurl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had a fantastic experience at Mexicali Bariatric Centre at the Hospital Almater. I posted about it in the Mexico forum. I can re-post it below. I certainly have no issues with my experience there at all -
Low BMI with excess skin.
theshrinkingchef replied to noellegz1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Start taking collagen now. I take jarrosil. They have liquid collagen you can take before and after. If you get the hair skin and nails kind it will help with hair loss(sometimes happens because of vitamin deficiencies). Wear compression garments, especially working out. It will help with gravity tugging on skin. Go to vedette or similar sites that offer post plastic surgery garments. They'll have them for bariatrics. There's a great moisturizer...shikai with borage. It is a great moisturizer. Try dry brushing and sulfate free cleaners, such as shikai. It should help. Good luck! -
Hi susunorm, welcome to this forum and welcome to Bariatric Pal. We are here to help, we hope you'll like us and want to stay with us a while. If you have any questions, just ask, if I can I'll be happy to answer, if not someone else may have an insight on that subject. We are all individuals but,we each bring a perspective to the travel along the Bariatric Highway, we are co-journeyers to health, fitness and a lower weight. Aren't any of us perfect but we do give it our best shot and doggone if we don't hit the dang- blasted target most of the time. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app
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has anyone found a DR or program you don't have to lose a ton of preweight (newenglad, MA, NH)
Djmohr replied to viaasskick's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
@@viaasskick From my personal experience you learn a lot more in said stupid classes that you do on line because there is two way communication and others in the class that may ask a question you have not thought about. Having WLS requires a huge commitment on our parts. This is why both bariatric centers of excellence and most insurance companies require classes, psychologists, nutritionists as well as some weight loss. I will say that my surgeons office did not require that I lose a set goal but show that I was losing some and certainly not gaining. I started at 315 and was down to 303 on surgery day 9 months later. As @@Dub stated, weight loss is required to get healthy and being ready for this surgery means you have to start building good habits months before you get to surgery. If I were you and wanted the best chance for success, I would recommend taking every advantage to learn more about what you are getting into. -
I went to a seminar at the begining of November where they went over different types of bariatric surgeries and what they offered. At the end of the seminar we were all given questinaires and self stamped envelopes to return them in. We were told that after thinking about everything if we were still interested to mail in the form and we would be contacted. I got a call yesterday while at work from the office and the lady told me that both of the doctor's had reviewed my information and from what they read they thought I may be a good candidate for surgery. So far I am filled with so much hope. I have been over weight my entire life. I am at my highest weight now. I have thought about different weight loss surgeries for years but wasn't sure it would be right for me. In late October I had my annual physical with my PCP and she mentioned LAP-BAND® to me- she refered me to the seminar. It was an answered prayer that my PCP brought up the surgery. I remember when I was a teenager my mother and I went to the doctor and I sat there crying because I wanted so much to loose weight and didn't know what to do. Mom and I had read so many diet books, I was active I swam competitively and played softball and was still overweight. The doctor then simply replied "I can't prescribe you a miracle drug" she sent me to a nutritionist who put me on a diet- I followed that diet and ate everything she told me to and ended up gaining weight. I still exercised at the gym but would always put any weight I lost back on. After meeting my husband in 2004 I put on some weight. After getting married in August of 06 I went to the doctor because we wanted to try to have children. I was diagnosed with PCOS the hope was that with metformin I would start having regular periods and may be able to conceive. I took my temperature, charted for a while. My PCP ended up sending me to a fertility specialist. The fertility specialist sent me to a nutritionist, and perscribed medications for months. The fertility treatment didn't work and neither did the diet. I was so stressed out that I decided to give everything a rest for a while. I was constantly told that if I lost weight I should be able to jump start my cycles and get pregnant on my own. But whenever I tried to loose weight it came back. I am hoping that the ball is now rolling in the right direction. and I finally have the hope that a healthier thinner mommy me is in my future.
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I went on the Bariatric Advantage website and requested free samples thru the contact us form and this came today! Just wanted to share so others can check it out It contains chewable Iron supplements in asst flavors (strawberry, lemon-lime), a chewable Multivitamin, 4 different flavor (raspberry, lemon, chocolate and caramel) Calcium chews and 2 flavored (cinnamon and mint) lozenges. It's a good sample pack!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Bariatric Advantage has calcium citrate chews.
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Sleeve Regretters
WLSResources/ClothingExch replied to mollydeez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That one phantom woman of whom you speak is not the measure of all things. Her statement indicates that she was expecting surgery to be a magical solution and had no intention of making changes. If you want to go through life expecting 100% guarantees, you'll squander your life. How tragic that would be. Forget about your mother's encounter and look within yourself. Bariatric surgery is not a cure; it is an aid. If you can find inside the desire to change your habits and take responsibility for your projects, you'll be fine. -
Your hair loss can come from you being malnourished If you're not eating enough. I've heard the hair loss will happen with many bariatric patients anyway but making sure your getting adequate nutrition is key too. But congrats on your weightloss and I hope you get an appetite back soon! Hang in there! BTMOMOF3
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So who is buying the soda? Stop buying it. You are playing head games with yourself. This happens. Get back on the horse. One meal at a time, cut the carbs out. It's not that you fell off the wagon, it's that you get back on the wagon. Go get some sugar free popsicles or something to replace the binge sweets. You can do this one meal at a time. After 3 days the cravings will subside once you stop ingesting all those carbs. Add some good fats like avocado, coconut oil to help you feel sarisfied. Up your protein to 100grams. Get your bariatric materials out and reread them. Journal. Journal your food. Journal your gratitude.
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Warning: What I've Learned About Eating Slower....
adorkbl replied to marfar7's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am sorry about your complications. I have PB'd occasionally... but never on a regular basis like that. I agree with you though that it is not a "light" matter like some people seem to want to make it. My PB's are violent... and while they may not have stomach acid... it definitely is not a good situation. Thankfully over the 4.5 years I have had the band... I would say I have PB'd less than 20 times. I hope that this time around it will be easier for you to focus on slowing down. Make that your main focus! (once you figure out what is going to happen) It is so hard to be mindful constantly. I struggled with the decision on whether to remove my band or reposition it. I opted to reposition it because insurance actually covered it (I was self-pay due to bariatric clause). I have been up and down on whether or not I made the right decision. My hunger is starting to return and I have 2 weeks until my "first" fill. I have been measuring my portions and eating slow. Well this afternoon I ate a little faster than I would have if I had restriction... and I was able to eat my entire lunch (1/2 cup spinach, 1/4 cup ground turkey, 1/2 avocado, and a pinch of cheese & salsa). Normally I eat about half to 2/3rd's and toss the rest. When I finished my plate at lunch today... I realized that my band really HAS been helping me. So I am glad I kept it. I hope you are able to keep yours and continue on your journey to your goal. Something obviously has to change with your behavior, you realize that, or at least it seems that way from your post. It is not worth permanent damage continuing with non-compliant eating behaviors. Thank you for sharing your struggle. None of us are perfect. We all make mistakes. -
It's getting close and all is well
kbowlin74 commented on kbowlin74's blog entry in dreamscancometrue's Blog
My doctor requires that you use the bariatric advantage for 2 weeks before surgery. It is very high in protein and low in carbs. I havent found anything on the shelf that matches the protein content for the amount of carbs. It actually tastes pretty good too once you get past the fact that you are drinking chocolate water. The best thing I discovered while doing the shakes was that you can mix sugar free extracts to the vanilla to give it a coconut, banana, french vanilla, or peperment flavor. This kept the variety in actually having the same thing everyday. Also I was in such a habit of stopping at Sonic to get a drink everyday that instead of ordering a soda I ordered a glass of ice to mixx in my shake. The colder it is the better it is. I have been on the clear liquids for 1 day now and that was tough. Only one more day to go. The only way I have gotten through today is by having a little of everything that was on my clear liquid list. Also dont forget when you are on liquids, drink a shake every 3 hours. This will keep your blood sugar level andkeep the shakes away. I have low blood sugar and have not had any problems. Thank you so much for the prayers. -
I was wondering if anyone would be interested in running a Ragnar Relay? What is Ragnar? Ragnar is an overnight running relay race that makes testing your limits a team sport. You and 11 of your craziest friends (or 7 of your crazier friends for a trail race team) pile into two vans and tag team running 200(ish) (trail: 120) miles, day and night, relay-style. Only one runner hits the road at a time. Each participant runs three times, with each leg ranging between 3-8 miles and varying in difficulty. So, from the elite runner down to the novice jogger, it's the perfect race for anyone. It really is a life-changing race. If you don't know your teammates, you'll be best friends by the end of the race. More info: www.ragnarrelay.com There are lots of locations throughout the U.S., but I think Vegas would probably be the best bet because tickets are cheap to there from everywhere. It's also in November so if you're just starting out you could train in that amount of time. Also, I'm looking for a team for Zion Trail in April. I'll need to register by Feb 27.
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I called my claims administrator today, I was starting to get panicky about the timeline, and someone offered me some solid advice and calmed me down until I could call. I'm very concerned about being able to have my sleeve done before the end of the year. Effective January 1st, my insurance will change, and I will lose my bariatric surgery coverage. I started this process officially end of July, but had seen my PCP in June and July to try and see what could be done about my weight. So, I called. We rearranged my appointments a little bit to get about another week squeezed into my timeline. I'm up for team review the 25th of September, from there, I schedule my consultation with the surgeon. I'll have two more visits to meet insurance requirements, the last one is on November 1st. After my appointment I call this gal back and she submits everything to my insurance. She said it should take a week, but we'll have an answer by November 8th. After that, it's just a matter of pre-op, and scheduling surgery. Could be all said and done as early as December 6th. SQUEE
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I turned my paperwork in the night of the lap band seminar and today (4 weeks later) got a call to set up my bariatric appt with the dietician, nurse, & Pshyciatrist. My appt is next week and I just wondered how soon did most people have their surgery after this step. I realize this may be totally different for each person, but it is becoming so surreal now, and I just want to get some ideas. Thanks!!!:smile:
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I know this topic has come up a gazillion times, but here we go again. I met with my surgeon last week, and he gave me the option of doing either surgery. I had assumed RnY because I occasionally have mild reflux and I'm quite large (BMI > 50). The doctor said my reflux is so mild, that it doesn't preclude sleeve surgery. I don't have diabetes, or any of the standard comorbidities that would typically push someone towards RnY. For me, advantages of sleeve are being able to use NSAIDs if needed, maintaining my pyloric valve, no surgery on my intestines, lower complication rate, less malabsorption. Advantages of RnY: greater average weight loss in first year (though it seems to even out by year 3 according to my reading), potential negative reinforcement of eating sweets (dumping syndrome). The Vitamin protocols for both are the same with my program, and our bariatrics specialist says that the risk of malnutrition is very low if you are compliant with Vitamins (<3% for compliant folks, while they typically see closer to 15% of patients with issues). Take your vitamins, folks! For me, it comes down to am I willing to take a higher risk of complications for the possibility of greater weight loss? I'm in this to be healthy and active, not skinny or attractive. It's a tough call to make. Especially when the end result, what happens 3, 5, 15 years down the line, all comes down to how I use the tool that I am given. What were the key things that you thought about when making your choice?
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Midwest Bariatric Clinic in Neenah, WI
TatorTot posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I know this is a long shot but I am looking for anyone in the Appleton, WI area that has had surgery or thinking about it. I have been told that the two surgeons here know their stuff. I did go to a meeting to meet them but of course they are always going to put out the best of themselves......lol. -
So my journey begins.....
GigiLane replied to qmissy824's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi @@qmissy824 i, like you, am also just starting my journey. My appointment is 8/2 I'm in Florida. I'm looking forward to starting the process and seeing what the bariatric surgeon says. Keep me posted on your appointment. Hopefully we will both be on the same timeline. Are you going through insurance? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
