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Bari things that give you the ick
learn2cook replied to kbsleeved's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
WLS is like gears on a bicycle. The process of weight loss is climbing a mountain with a regular bike, the Andes, Alps, or Rockies kind of mountain. A regular bike/body could get up there with a lot of walking and conditioning, consistency. WLS is the new fangled gears on the bike that lets you stay on the ride better. The bike still zig zags, traverses and takes switchbacks to reach the top. It still takes a heap of work. WLS is a body like a mountain bike, tackling a mountain, instead of a beach bike trying to climb a mountain. Now how to make that seat comfortable? -
Loss of restriction from VSG to bypass
Bella1506 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hey, I have had a rxy bypass 2 weeks ago and I was on liquids for one week and puree now. I have felt no restriction even with water I am gulping a glass down easily and having puree very easy with no pain or restriction. I have tried eggs and a few other little things because I freaked out with no restriction. Can I have people please help with their own story about this… does the restriction comeback?? Has anyone spoken to their surgeon as to why they lost it??? Any information and support would be appreciated I have been really low and upset about this worrying I’ll never feel full again -
I am planning on having my surgery on base. The bariatric center there is very highly rated, so I'm good with the location. I'm in the pre op stages (psych eval, nutrition, ect). At my initial appointment with the surgeon, he said I qualified because of my sleep apnea. I have tried other attempts at weight loss through Weight Watchers and Noom, but it wasn't supervised by my doctor. I also work with a nutritionist, but she hasn't been tracking my weight. Anyway, my question is, if you had your surgery on base, what was the approval process? Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app
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I am with Kaiser of Washington and just had my first provider seminar today 1/27/2023. I scheduled a meeting with surgeon on 1/31/2023 so things are moving quick. I know this will be a 6-8 month program but I am so excited. Question: has anyone out there went through Kaiser of Washington for their weight loss surgery? Please share your experience and how long it took you to get the surgery?
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My mother had male pattern baldness, you could see her pink scalp through her dark hair all over. Then she got leukemia and went through chemotherapy. You know what she did? She said, “let’s go shopping!” And we went on this crazy wig shopping extravaganza and had an absolute ball, and peed our pants laughing. Day to day afterwards, no one knew what color hair or style or length she would where. I still say I want to be like her when I grow up. Best tip, measure your head for a proper fit, and have a hairdresser trim it to look good on you (like a tailor for clothing). Bring a friend for laughs, or search online Zia Zia Gabor wigs, Wendy Williams…
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I began working out 8 months after surgery but wish I had started earlier. My weight loss completely stopped until I added exercise in and then it started back up again.
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So depressed about my hair
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to Candigrl1's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm almost 9 months post op and my hair FINALLY slowed down with the shedding. I used to have really thick hair, but now it's so thin you can see my scalp. So I've had to get creative with how I wear it so it's not as noticeable. I was hoping it would start growing back soon, but I just found out I'm going to have to have a revision from sleeve to bypass, so I'm guessing it's going to start all over again. I may be bald by the time this is all over. -
The weight loss won't just change you, it will change him too. He will likely see that you are losing weight and get insecure about your new found confidence. How he handles that insecurity is the wild card factor so to speak. Keep your head up and do what is best for you and your health, everything else will work out one way or another.
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Hunger coming back
Arabesque replied to Quesodip251's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
The hunger urges do come back any where from around 6 to 12 months +/-. As @SkinnyMingo1408 said the surgery is a tool & you can’t rely on the the temporary benefits like reduction of hunger & appetite which don’t last. The honeymoon period is an opportunity to establish new eating habits, introduce new more nutritious foods & cooking methods, reflect on what drives you to eat, etc. Is what you feel real hunger or head hunger? Is there a reason you’re hungry (late for a meal, ate a small portion at a previous meal, missed a meal, been very active)? Are you wanting to eat a specific food, texture or flavour? (This is head hunger not real hunger.) If you are eating regularly, are eating nutrient dense food in recommended portion sizes you shouldn’t be feeling so much hunger you have trouble controlling the urge & are driven to eat. Do you still measure & track everything you eat? Have a chat with your dietician to review your food choices, portion sizes & calorie intake to ensure you on track. Maybe finding a therapist will help too. Many find therapy very beneficial in understanding their eating habits, what drives them to eat & the reason behind them. The head work really is the hardest part of weight loss. -
Aileen - welcome! Click on the Forums tab at the top of the page and go all the way down to “Other Types of Weight Loss Surgery & Procedures”. Them, select the Gastric Balloon Forums. Good luck!
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DON'T pack a lot. Wear the gown they give you so if there's spillage or anything like that it's on their stuff and you can get a clean gown anytime you want. I wore 1 with the opening to the back and 1 with the opening to the front at the same time. That way when I went walking no one was getting a free show and I didn't have to worry about keeping it closed. Phone charger with extra long cord, maybe something to read. They have stuff for you to wash your body and hair with that will get you by the 1 or 2 times you shower there. Wear home what you wear to the hospital just take clean panties(and have some spare) for when the cath comes out and slippers because they will want you walking around. Take everything you can extra home with you. You really don't need a lot in the hospital
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I am so disappointed! I was denied! I have Blue Shield of California and I guess one of their requirements is to be one a weight loss medication for at least one year. My primary Dr had at one time tried to find me one that didn’t interact with my antidepressants but couldn’t find one and so he said I can’t take them. The surgeons office said if I get documentation of this they will turn it in with an appeal. Has this ever happened to anyone where an appeal got them approved?
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I had my sleeve in May 2022 at age 62, so I am 8 mos post-op. Recovery was quick and fairly easy for me! Like others, wish I hadn't waited so long! I've stalled over the holidays and even gained a couple of pounds, but I am back on track now. My weight loss has slowed dramatically and my surgeon says I'll probably only lose another 20 lbs, but I'm good with that. I feel FANTASTIC! I've eliminated one of my BP meds and the other has been cut in half and some days I don't take it if my pressure is low. I do at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise five days per week, alternating stationary bike and rowing machine. I think my hair loss has finally slowed/stopped. My surgeon & internist are very pleased with my progress. I'm sure I could have lost more if I had eaten cleaner the past 8 mos, but I really have just been relying on portion control and eating pretty much what I want, but focusing on healthier options when available and keeping track of my protein intake. Definitely consumed far too many sweets over the holidays. My husband and I are spending a week in a cabin in the woods near Fairbanks, Alaska in a couple of weeks and I'm excited to see how much easier the smaller me will fit in the seat for the long flight!
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Estrogen is stored in your fat so as you lose weight that estrogen is released into your blood stream. This estrogen flush can make you more fertile (many surgeons suggest doubling down on contraceptives), longer/shorter/heavier/lighter periods, more or fewer PMS symptoms, acne, headaches, etc. In my case my menopausal symptoms disappeared for a while (came back though ☹️). The surgery & weight loss can also cause other seemingly unusual effects For example, many see their cholesterol &/or bilirubin levels rise, liver function to be off, etc. It can even cause gall stones to develop. These are all temporary effects & will eventually decrease until your weight loss stabilises or slows & they disappear. Of course if the persist or seem extreme, contact your doctor.
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Weight Loss Progress over time
Ellebronwyn posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Bypass Photos
From the album: Photos throughout my WLS journey...
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I live in Washington and have Kaiser Permanente of Washington! Has anyone had weight loss surgery and went thru Kaiser of Washington? Please share your experience below. I have my first virtual Provider seminar on 1/27/2023!
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Weight regain after revision
The Greater Fool replied to Ellebronwyn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You can eat more because you no longer have a Pyloric valve between your sleeve and your intestines, so your food doesn't stop in your sleeve but goes directly into your intestines. So, effective restriction is probably a bit less. Which is why you should measure your food for each meal and stop when you complete the meal or get that no-more feeling, whichever comes first. We can't rely on just restriction to do the trick because for most people restriction declines with time. We need to build the right habits. It's easier when restriction is tight and weight loss is some positive reinforcement. It's harder later when trying to get back on track, but it can still be done. We just need to rely on portion control more and the positive weight loss reinforcement takes a bit longer. As for motivation, what was it to get surgery? Has that changed? Good luck, Tek -
Hi Lindsay, I have PCOS and a Pituitary Adenoma, so I have experienced my fair share of crazy hormones! Prior to WLS, I would go sometimes 4-6 months without a period. Now I get one about every 35-50 days or so. Not normal by any means, but MUCH better than before. I have experienced more issues with some acne around my chin at times ( a pimple here or there, nothing major). The one drawback however, is I have noticed the hair on my head has decreased, while the hair everywhere else (my entire body) has increased in thickness.
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How soon after insurance approval did you get surgery date
RickM replied to tiffanyb12211's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Almost certainly this year some time. The wait can be highly variable depending upon the practice - some have a longer backlog than others while some may require some amount of pre op dieting, specified weight loss, or nutrition education (one practice I know of, the RD, nutritionist, has a sign off before the patient sees the surgeon for scheduling (do you think you are really ready for this...?) This is not necessarily a bad thing, as most of us need some kind of guidance in how to maintain ourselves after we lose the weight, and that is very much a mental/habit game. -
How soon after insurance approval did you get surgery date
tiffanyb12211 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello, I was wondering how soon after your insurance companies approved you for surgery, did you get a surgery date? My insurance company only requires documentation of the procedure, documentation of failed weight loss attempts (i have a letter from my PCP for this), a psych eval, and nutrition eval. I feel i can have all of that in the next month or two. Is it possible that i could have surgery this year? -
I have Cigna as well and I have my consultation with my doctor on Monday. I too wondered the same thing as i've seen others mention they needed failed weight loss attempts documented. My PCP wrote me a letter that said "The patient has undergone the following weight loss attempts..." and listed out everything i've tried. I called Cigna, read that to them and they told me that was sufficient. The only thing i need now is a psych evaluation and nutritionist evaluation. But I agree...it doesn't state ANYTHING about the 12 months of failed attempts.
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Exercise helps, but is not absolutely essential. Many don't bother or feel like it until they have lost much of their weight, if ever. My wife is still quite averse to it, and does suffer some from it as she is getting older, but that didn't greatly impact her weight loss from the surgery (some say that the loss you achieve is 80% diet, 20% exercise, if that.) Exercise if great, and needed for simply maintaining our various body functions, so do what you can for your needs, but don't think in terms of your weight loss being overly influenced by it. Do what is needed to tend to your other issues, and let the surgery and diet take care of the weight.
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Sigh. The hair loss has happened
BrynHow replied to qtdoll's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am 2.5 yrs out and still have significant hair loss. Lots of patchiness! I wouldn’t trade my weight loss journey except for this one factor. My Mom is a Beautician so we have tried many haircuts and hair care. I’m 59 and fortunate (and unfortunate) to have very dark hair but with a very white scalp that soooooo amplifies the patchiness! I had short, full, curly hair before surgery, now I have very thin, slight wave, short hair. 🫥 -
I brought my cigna policy for my surgeon to read and it cleary stated that there were no 6 or 12 month long documentation of failed weight loss attempts required. My surgeon called the insurance coordinator and she says in her past experience of working with Cigna they require 12 months of failed WL attempts. There is NOTHING of this mentioned on the cigna requirements. I really don't need anything slowing down my process. Did anyone else run into this issue with cigna and getting approval? Sent from my SM-N970U1 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Misleading Surgeon Office - Non Credentialed Surgeon
Old Salt replied to DrinkMoreRadium's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You stated "My primary care put in a referral and Tricare approved it for Dr. A" and "my weight loss trial and all the pre-reqs are done". So I am assuming you completed these thru your Primary Care Doctor and they have all the documentation. I also assume you have Tricare Prime not Tricare for Life (what I used), either way you have recieved insurance approval. You must be in the panandle or down in the muck near Clewiston but there has to be more Bariatric surgeons than just that one office within an hour. But I woud NOT go with a surgeon that is still seeking insurance credential. Tricare is adminstered by Humana which is not a small organization. There are many Bariatric Surgeons throughout Florida. Just curious, is this specific surgeon in the same medical network as your primary doctor? I would request a new surgeon or center thru your Primary Doctor. Submit all the "completed" documentation to a new surgeon and explain your employment situation. They might still be able to sched for March/April
