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When I started considering WLS, particularly VSG Surgery, I researched extensively. I read medical studies, case histories, personal blogs and watched hundreds of hours of YouTube videos posted by patients and bariatric surgeons. I cannot remember where I read or saw the European study called "The Three Month Marker", nor have I been able to find the article or video again. The "supposed" study was of VSG patients and their success rates. The results of the study indicated that the total average weight loss at 12 months post-op was double the amount lost at the 3 month post-op mark for patients who closely followed the bariatric guidelines. Has anyone else heard about "The Three Month Marker"? For those who are at least 12 months post-op, does this study relate to your experience?
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Any one use Dr. Ganta, Austin, TX?
Larry replied to Cindy's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I don't know about Dr. Ganta, my surgeon was Dr. Bridget Brady with Southwest Bariatric, I was banded on October 27th, 2008 and the results I've had have been incredible in the 7 months since my first appointment before surgery I have lost 102 pounds and have continued to lose weight. I started at 386 pounds on August 21st, 2008 at my first appointment and was down to 284 as of my last follow up on March 19th, 2009 I can honestly recommend Southwest Bariatric. -
United Healthcare Chioce Plus
queenv1505@hotmail.com replied to dolphinz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have UHC Choice Plus and they do not cover any form of bariatric surgery at all in the state of Florida. I was s sad, but I saved the money all year and will self pay. My consultation is 3/20/09 -
gastric sleeve vs. Gastric bypass
LaLaDee replied to new_lease_on_life's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm three years out and prior to surgery, I had a BMI of 50. My surgeon recommended the sleeve because I was still young-ish then, e.g. early 30s and nutrient absorption is pretty important. My surgeon felt that the calcium/vitamin D malabsorption may lead to bone density issues later on in life (and after obesity, people generally don't have great bone density and are prone to fractures). Most of bariatric surgery is relatively new, so there aren't a ton of long term studies, so my surgeon is just guessing. And most people on the bypass seem to be pretty good about taking their vitamins (which is something you should do with the sleeve anyway). A couple of months after my sleeve I was diagnosed with a range of painful, chronic autoimmune diseases and I'm very thankful that I went with the sleeve because of the issues with drug absorption with the bypass (I have to take a ton of oral medications). Of course, I did not deal with GERD, which means that the bypass is right for many people. With the sleeve, I was able to take my BMI from 50 to 25. Due to aforementioned illnesses and medications, I did deal with some regain, which I am slowly working on. At the moment, my BMI is about 29. I have never felt like the sleeve wouldn't be enough to help me achieve success. All that to say, you can definitely have success with the sleeve or the bypass. As commented by others, a lot of it is going to come down to what your level of commitment, and your ability to change your lifestyle and deal with psychological issues. And you have to educate yourself. You can't drink a diet of only protein shakes forever. At some point, you have to learn how to eat real food in the real world, go to work, socialise and interact with food, people and life. If you haven't dealt with your "issues", you will have regain with either surgery. It can be a tough decision, but I honestly feel that you can find success with either surgery. -
GETTING SLEEVED IN TORONTO!?
habee replied to habee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nope. I am going through the Ontario Bariatric Network. My doctor referred me for the sleeve procedure specifically, but I've heard in Ontario that Gastric Bypass is the golden standard, so I'm really hoping that when I hear news it's to meet about the sleeve procedure, but I am open to hearing more about Gastric Bypass as well. I previously went to two orientation on Gastric Bypass but I was only 18 and just wasn't ready. -
Going through process to get approved for Bypass after Sleeve. Sleeved in 2012 and have regained the 70 lbs lost. Acid reflux is returning, though it never fully went away. Just turned 55 and wondering about process and healing now that I've gotten older. I was a nervous wreck prior to getting gastric sleeve and once again find myself in that space. Same surgeon so that makes me feel better. He is one of the top bariatric surgeons in country but surgery is surgery. Woke up this morning thinking about bowel obstruction, and long term issues. Anyone over 50 have any issues post conversion?
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I finished all of the Medicaid requirements for surgery, and then the surgeon I was going to see stopped taking Medicaid. The only other doctors who accept medicaid won't see anyone outside Covington/NOLA or Thibodeaux. All Medicaid suggests is calling general surgeons and asking if they do bariatrics as well. I'm devastated and desperate. What can I do? I have no money or credit for self pay. Has anyone seen Dr. Dominguez recently who can plead my case? Should I move to NOLA temporarily? Should I call every day? What can I do? It's just not fair that I'm this close. Does anyone know if other states accept Louisiana Medicaid? They said it doesn't travel but I believe nearby states would accept it. It's United Healthcare Community Plan by the way I think I wrote this in the wrong section earlier.
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Has anyone used Dr. Borland in New Iberia, Louisiana? I had been researching going to Mexico for surgery as I am self-pay. But I came across his name on this forum and looked up his website. For only about $1000 more than the surgery I was getting done in Mexico, I can have it done in a neighboring state only 4 hours away rather than 13 hours away. I've only seen one reference about him on this forum, but he is the Chief of Surgery at the hospital he performs the surgery at and has been a bariatric surgeon since 1982. I guess the only thing I find a little odd is that he performs the surgery as an outpatient procedure; a few hours after your surgery they release you from the hospital and have you stay at one of the local hotels for a few days where the doctor makes several "house" call visits to check on you. I'm assuming this is why the procedure is cheaper than most U.S. doctors; no hefty hospital bill from being admitted. I called the office today and the staff was very nice and informative. I asked if doing as outpatient is safe and she said yes, he has done over 200 sleeves. Is that comparable to U.S. doctors? The mexican doctors that I had researched had done closer to 2000 sleeves... She also said that because of it being outpatient, they do not do any high risk patients (very high bmi, heart disease, etc.), I am healthy and only 29, so I am definitely not high risk. Anyway, just wanted to see what you guys think about .
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How to get in enough protein? (1 week post op)
pammieanne replied to sarahb309's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I love Premier Protein, however, my doctor/NUT doesn't want me drinking it the first 6 months... they want me drinking protein with whey Protein isolate instead of a mixture like Premier has in it. (I believe it has Milk protein first) Now that being said, lots of doctor's approve Premier. I'm just telling it as my NUT tells me... that we can't absorb as easily. I drink Bariatric Advantage, New Direction, and Chike. There are other's out there, and I'm going to be on the search once these are gone because I'm getting tired of them LOL -
My new PCP is not too keen on surgery in Mexico
Dairymary replied to kinipela24's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Find a new PCP. Life is too short to deal with ignorant, small minded people. My daughter is a gastroenterologist and she's the one who actually set up my surgery with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. VSG was still considered experimental in the US when I had mine done, so she got recommendations from her colleagues in the international bariatric community. And as an RN myself, I certainly recognize quality medical care. It's just too bad so many US trained doctors think they are better than everyone else (believe me, I worked for several of them). But there are also many out there that aren't bigots and care about their patients. Find one of them. -
Are 300 calories a day typical postop?
over65 replied to over65's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been faithfully taking one Bariatric Fusion Multivitamin, B12, Calcium/D3 and Biotin since day one as instructed by doctor in postop orders. Been a little confused about multivitamin. I take fusion chewable once a day according to discharge orders. But bariatric center in preop education said I needed to take 4 each day. Will double check on Monday on postop visit. One thing I don't like about fusion is they do not include Vitamin K. Will ask if I need to get separate Vit K. If I take Fusion 4x a day, I get 1200mg Calcium in addition to the 1200 mg I get from Calcium+D3. I think that is too much Calcium (2400 mg). Until Monday, I am taking just one Fusion a day which gives me 1500 mg Calcium. I already have early osteopenia in hips by bone density scan so Calcium/D3/Vit K are all necessary to rebuild lost bone. Recommded D3 for me is 4000 IU per day so I take additional two D3 2000 IU per day. I really don't like that I get no Vit K in FUSION. The company that makes FUSION told me the don't include Vit K because interacts with a few people on blood thinners and that deficiency of Vit K is "rare". Then why do ALL OTHER Multivitamins on the market (bariatric, OTC and kids) all include Vitamin K? I am not believing I don't need Vit K supplement. But will wait to see doctor before I add Vit K supplement. -
Non-diabetic..hypoglycemia?
James Marusek replied to Kaye21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is somewhat common for individuals that have gastric bypass bariatric surgery to experience hypoglycemia even if they were not diabetic prior to surgery. Most people can detect when an episode is coming on and take something to snap them out of it before their blood sugar gets too low. This condition can be treated by consuming: 1/2 of fruit juice 1 cup of skim milk 1 tablespoon honey (put it under your tongue so it gets absorbed into your bloodstream faster) 2 tablespoons of raisens, or glucose tablets -
Approved by surgeon, now on to nutrition and psych evals
duckydoom replied to duckydoom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Bufflehead Thank you for the resources. I tried a vague google search and also here on the forums, but didn't find anything for bariatric pantry. Ordering some samplers now - if all else fails, they'll be good for the pre op diet! @@smg I do have sleep apnea, I was previously on a CPAP for it and then later had a tonsillectomy and a UPPP that "cured" it enough to get me off of the cpap, but it seems that I'll need it again if I don't lose this weight. I've had 4 sleep studies and 1 day study, but the most recent were about 2 years ago after I had the lap band removed. Thank you for the tip on About Time, I'm going to order a few to try of those as well. -
My surgeon didn't prescribe a ppi?
Spinoza replied to loli_lotus's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Wow. Surgical regimes are so different. I had to inject blood thinners for a month even if I was running miles by then (I wasn't!) because of the serious risk of clots after bariatric surgery. I was prescribed a PPI for 4 weeks. I took it although I knew I was done with reflux within a few weeks of my sleeve, because my weight loss reduced my reflux symptoms so soon. -
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My surgeon didn't prescribe a ppi?
liveaboard15 replied to loli_lotus's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
all surgeons are different. If it becomes an issue you can get prescribed it after surgery. I dont know what surgery you are having but one other medication i was prescribed after surgery was a medication called Ursodiol for 1 year after surgery. It dissolves gall stones which many (not all) get after rapid weight loss. other than that i got hydrocodone in liquid form, The PPI medication for 1 month (they refused to renew it but i didnt need it anymore) Anti nausea medication that was a green liquid, constipation medication (only needed that for a week or so) and that was it. -
I'm so confused-unclear diet plan from doc
SusieT replied to Evenkeel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was given a manual created by the team at my Bariatric Care Center in our local hospital that spells it all out... Every stage of eating. There is a RD as part of this team and I take her advice over the office nurses, who don't have degrees in nutrition and give conflicting advice. For instance, Nurse said I could take all 4 Vitamins at once. Nutritionist said to take 2 in am and 2 in pm to get full absorption. See what I mean? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App -
Ashleine!! That is so exciting!!! ????Is this your first? How are you feeling and doing? Did you have a boy or girl? How's baby? So, happy to hear from you. ???? My sleeve experience has been less than desirable. I am using the Bariatric Pals App on my iPhone. Do you test at all? Wondering if I can send you a private message of sorts with my number? Not to familiar with this app, but I am going to try and figure it out. My first pregnancy even at 120lbs heavier was a breeze. This second time around... It's very challenging. I am in the third trimester and things are easing a bit. Other than I am passing a lot of kidney stones and I can't seem to keep infection out of my kidneys. I believe this is my fifth diagnoses of kidney infection and round of antibiotics. I fear not much is changing. It hurts internally when I try to urinate. I see my OB tomorrow and I am going to talk to her about this. I also see a peranatoligist, and I am being closely watched. I am SO thrilled and excited to meet this little guy. We are naming him Sven Thoreau. I hope your doing well!
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To scale or not to scale
Sherrie Scharbrough replied to Nhope's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have been just not weighing at all. Because my emotional well being needs the break. I obsess over my weight so much. The sad thing is I have actually canceled my Dr appointments (before WLS) because I knew I had to step on those hated scales. While I was in the weight loss mode I looked forward to weighing, Not so much now!! I will weigh but not everyday!! BTW did you know that you can refuse to weigh a the DR's office. When I go to my Bariatric Dr of course I weigh. But not at my PCP. I don't feel like my PCP needs me to weigh unless I need med's that go by weight. Any how we all GOTTA do WHAT it takes ro be ok with ourselves. Good Luck -
I had my VSG on 4/8/2013. I lost @50 pounds and gained back about 20. I have several underlying medical issues which complicate my exercise but overall I am usually good with my food intake. Over the last year, I have developed what I think is acid reflux. It is so bad that I can't lie down and my healthy eating is now becoming more bland carb-focused because that's what I tolerate best. Even drinking a protein shake can be bothersome. I have NEVER experienced this before, not during any of my 3 pregnancies or at my heaviest weight. I am miserable! I have tried over-the-counter acid reducers and eat tums like candy. I finally talked to my PCP about this yesterday, she is sending me to a GI doctor. She mentioned she wasn't sure what my anatomy would be like now. That caused me to wonder if I should actually see a bariatric surgeon? I of course started to google and found that this can happen even so long out of surgery and that sometimes revision can fix it. Honestly, I don't hate this idea as id like to lose more weight but more so I just want to feel better. My BMI is 32.1 and I have the same insurance as I did 9 years ago. I'm clearly jumping ahead of myself but was wondering if anyone has experience with anything like this?
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Good vitamin with NO IRON!
Sreeves replied to Sreeves's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks, ladies! I posted this in May and I am STILL severely constipated! I am on the Bariatric Advantage Vitamins now (no iron) but I like those Vita4Life ones so I might give the a try. My blood work all came back perfectly normal at my 3-month checkup, so I don't have to take Iron at this point, and I have added Miralax and prunes to my diet every day which is keeping me from getting totally bound up. I really hope that eventually my body adjusts and I won't have to worry about this all day, every day, but for now I just keep doing things by trial and error. -
Have you looked on Pinterest? There are lots of boards there with post-bariatric surgery puree recipes. Good luck!
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Positive for H. Pylori 😓 - share your experience
Hop_Scotch replied to AlwaysCruising's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tested positive after surgery (removed stomach was tested) in Mid March, bariatric surgeon wanted me to wait a little while before starting treatment. I started today - seven days (twice a day am and pm) of 2 x amoxil 500mg, 1 nexium 20mg and 1 x klacid 500mg. -
A first hello and questions.
AZBlackhawk replied to melsabells's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi! Good for you to start this journey!! I didn't tell many people, because I didn't want people to be negative. I told one of my best friends from childhood, and she told me how her aunt had a lap band years ago and it didn't work... Blah...blah...blah. My mother in law was supportive but just had questions. I didn't even tell my husband until I had the appointment with the surgeon, after all my research and my online class. I have to say, people think WLS is drastic. Well, when I was 30, I had a preventive bilateral mastectomy because I found out I had the breast cancer mutation after my 32 year old sister was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. People thought that was drastic. It saved my life. 4 years later, I had my ovaries removed, again, to prevent cancer. I did all those surgeries to make myself healthy and try to keep cancer away from my body, but I was obese. I went from overweight to obese to "morbidly" obese. I knew my weight could cause so many problems. Cancer, stroke, heart attack, etc. I had to do this for me. For my kids who I want to see grow up. I was tired of being tired. I was tired of eating a whole row of Oreos, knowing it was bad for me, thinking how I am clogging my arteries but unable to stop. I don't crave that stuff anymore. As for taste, mine hasn't changed. Bariatric Eating has good shakes, Inspire. They are thin and mix pretty well. I had been using premier protien and they are good but I'm just tired of them and they seem so thick to me now. Dont let others people's views get you down. You are brave and amazing for taking this step. It's a tool. Not a fix. You have to embrace the journey. Good luck. -
Hello! I was sleeved on 06/16/14... and know I need to start taking my vitamis....my doctor is recommending Bariatric Advantage, however I wanted to get recommendation on other options that are more economical. thank you
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My name is Amanda and I am 8 days post op vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I am located in Delaware and am excited to find a supportive app for other bariatric patients like me
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