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Bariatric Advantage calcium citrate dosage question
itsmekarenlee posted a topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Our dr's instructions were to take one in the afternoon and one in the evening at least two hours after taking our multivitamin with iron. I keep forgetting to take the afternoon one. Why can't we take the 1000mg at one time (two chews), anyone know? -
these are the guidelines of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. They give the requirements for all the common surgeries (including RNY and VSG) - might have to scroll down a ways to see it. As long as your vitamins "fit" these requirements, you should be fine ASMBS-Nutritional-Guidelines-2016-Update.pdf
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That's a shame. I find that there are people who, for reasons I can't seem to explain, are happy that they have "fat friends" and don't want that to change. I have only told a few friends and all but one were excited and extremely supportive. The one who wasn't, she's someone who can't stand when the attention isn't on her about everything. Even when I told her that I'd scheduled the date and I couldn't wait, she was like "That's great. I can't wait to get my cast off and my wisdom teeth pulled and my cavity filled." (That's a quote. It was a text message.) I was really upset, because for a little while, it's suppose to be about you, not them. What I mean to say is, I'm glad you didn't let them discourage you forever. There are people who try to keep us down and we can't allow that. And I've been considering bariatric surgery for the past year and a half. My doctor recommended it to me a while ago. It took a little while to convince my mother that it was a good idea, she was worried about her daughter having any kind of surgery, but is now super supportive. I'm just glad to have it done now. I'm in college and have health insurance, so why not take advantage of it while I can guarantee that I can afford to do it?
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I live in Alaska and there are only two surgeons in the entire state... if I'm correct one only does gastric bypass and the other does the different procedures but neither provider is considered in network so instead of 90% insurance coverage I will only have my surgery covered at 80%... my insurance only covers the first $30,000 at the 90% for in network and then 80% after the first $30,000 but my surgery would cost me 20% plus my deductible and the maximum out of pocket doesn't apply to bariatric surgery... I also know WLS is pricey in Alaska but I don't know exactly how much... I'm at a crossroads because I love the idea of having my surgeon local especially because I'm leaning towards SADI-S over VSG but I'm concerned going the insurance route will cost me more than just going to Mexico. Any advice or recommendations? I don't want to go through all of the testing only to find out I can't afford surgery locally even with insurance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Psych Eval today
The Laughing Cat replied to urban*decay's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been through two evals (one for the Lap-Band and one for the sleeve revision). The second one did a great job. I believe they truly want to clear you and use this time to identify and educate. I was given an action plan with a generic part and a personalized section. Here's what is covered. 1. Specific, concrete ways to eat 3 meals per day, Protein first at each meal. 2. Strategies to manage your environment to reduce opportunities to eat inappropriately. 3. Identify triggers and risky behaviors. List ways to avoid or interrupt them early. 4. Identify alternatives to emotional and stress eating. 5. Identify your support system. 6. List activities you enjoy. My personalized section listed... 1. Practice eating slowly. 2. Practice avoiding liquids 30 minutes before/after/during meals. 3. Attend the bariatric support group. 4. Revisit this psych in 3 months post surgery. 5. Support groups a. church b. best friend c. family 6. Follow up with personal psychiatrist and psychologist. 7. Weight training post surgery when cleared by surgeon. 8. Document "hygiene issues" with PCP. This particular psychologist is the exclusive one used by my bariatrics group. She was no stranger to the content and context of obesity. I'm glad I had this opportunity. -
Good Morning and welcome to the forums. They were a Godsend to me before I had my surgery because they answered so many of my questions. I hope we'll be helpful to you as you go through your Weight Loss Journey. Which surgery? Okay, I thought I wanted the big one, the bypass, thinking I'd lose more weight and it'd be less "permanent" than cutting off part of my stomach for the sleeve. But my primary care doctor and my psychiatrist advised me that they opinion was that the bypass was "too radical" for my size (260 lbs) and so I opted for the sleeve. I'm very happy with the sleeve. It restricts my ability to overeat. That being said, it's a personal decision and you'll have to research all your options to find the one that you're the most comfortable with. In terms of losing 15 lbs, your bariatric office will assign you a nutritionist and he/she will give you guidelines but they are basically < 1500 calories/day, 60 g protein/day, 64 oz water/day, limit carbs and sugars and salts.
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What made you choose the band over any other type of surgery?
steph_co replied to Lyn2481's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I wasn't heavy enough for gastric bypass. But in all seriousness, I had heard enough about gastric bypass that it was just something that I wouldn't have considered even if I HAD been heavy enough. I like the band because I didn't have a permanent re-routing of my gastrointestinal tract. The fact that it seemed a simpler procedure and carried less risk of complications is what made the idea of bariatric surgery even possible at all in my mind. -
I just switched from Celebrate chewables to the BariatricPal Multivitamin One. The Celebrate used to make me super nauseous, and you had to take two of them. The Bariatric Pal version is only one tablet and the taste is much better. The Celebrates were so bad that I had to extend my Rx for Zofran just to keep them down. Do yourself a favor and get a 30 day supply and try them out. This is not an endorsement for any kind of kickback, I truly have found them to be superior and I'm happy to support this product going forward, it's a game changer.
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I just bought the GNC bariatric line of soft chews also. I have the multivitamin and calcium. They smell amazing! They dont taste nearly as good as they smell, but tolerable. When I run out I will switch to patches.
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Hair loss question
jenny8791 replied to HealthyMe67's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery a couple weeks after you, and I noticed this week my hair loss has really sped up. I know its normal, but my hair was thin to begin with. I've been stuggling a lot with it. I dont want to try rogaine or nioxin because they are all dependent upon your continual use of them. However, I am making sure to really stay on top of my vitamins. I also added a sublingual folic acid. I'm also using the Vital Proteins Collegen Peptide powder that you can get at costco. My wife puts it in her coffee every morning. I usually just add it to a protein shake. It came at the recommendation of many friends, two of which also had the sleeve surgery. It helped them with the hair loss. One of them swears by taking the bariatric multivitamin one day and then a prenatal the next day. Dont forget to stay on top of your protein. If you dont, it will make your hair loss worse. -
Vitamin problem. Need suggestions
peanut2772 replied to Cober1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Does it taste yummy? I don't like the aftertaste the bariatric vitamins leave on my tongue and I don't like that the ones I've purchased are made with soy... I was looking at these tespos online Looks like a great investment.. but what's it taste like and does it leave you with filmy overly sweet tongue [emoji58] Lapband placed: 8/2011 Lapband removed: 3/2017 VSG: 8/2/2017 -
Pre-op EGD was easy peasy
wannaBthinsoon replied to formyfour4's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
the EGD (in my case)is not required for insurance approval. It is a requirement of the Bariatric COE to look around for infection, or hernias. -
Wow, I'm still in the phase of worrying that I will not lose enough weight. I had the Gastric Sleeve 5 months and 9 days ago (2/20/2015). I'm 5'3" and initially ballooned up to 285 lbs. I got myself down to 277 lbs. before I started the Bariatric program. By surgery day I was 267 lbs. today, I am 193 lbs. and I still don't feel I'm losing the excess weight fast enough. Although, I have have had 2 co-workers (*itches) tell me I look like I'm sick) they don't know I've had surgery but they pointed to my face and told me I look like I've had a stroke. I admit my upper half has lost a lot of weight compared to my middle. These people see me exercising around the office everyday and they can tell I've lost weight. Some people are just prone to being negative.
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bad/sad what 2 medical people said to me!
BANANA PANTS! replied to ProudGrammy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
If you were a cancer patient and 2 years into remission - would they tell you that it will likely come back??? NO! The medical profession still has a long way to go in terms of acceptance and understanding of bariatric surgery. Personally - I think it is a personal bias that certain individuals have in addition to a major lack of understanding of the physiological and psychological issues associated with WLS. -
http://pinterest.com/eggface/weight-loss-surgery-desserts/ http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/p/favorite-recipes.html Not sure if this one has any Desserts on it but it has lots of yummy looking pictures! http://pinterest.com/kelestra/bariatric-friendly-recipes/
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Does anyone gay even come in this room?!!
Sebastia40 replied to Sebastia40's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks Meg at least we are here even if no one else seems to care. Thanks for renewing my faith in people. Just wish this room was more active like some of the others. Thanks for listening to my venting I appreciate it!! -
I have lost weight also just by working out and eating better also....just to have it come back, MANY times. I needed bariatric surgery, perhaps as a last resort. I have met my goal, and still loosing. I have no desire at all to over eat, nor do I have any bad cravings. I say bad, because everyone has "Head" cravings, say for Cookies. But when I pick one up and take a bite, I quickly realize I really don't want it and throw it away. being banded is the best thing I have ever done, don't regret it for any reason. cannot predict the future but the way I feel right now I cannot see this as ever failing.
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It just became real...November 3rd Sx date!
ebezi7908 replied to Anxious2beme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am in Chicago, getting my surgery at Little Company of Mary Hospital - the Midwestern Bariatric Institute which is a " Center of Excellence". -
protein drinks and sugar alcohols
swimmom replied to 1sunnuri's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I really like the cappuccinos and the fruit drinks from American Bariatrics - and no sugar alcohols. I just had my first experience with sugar alcohols in the Big Train Fit Frappe drink mixes - brutal - my system did not do well with it. -
Greetings! I am new to this site and find it really helpful. I have been overweight pretty much my whole adult life. I currently weigh 340 pounds. I have tried several diets over the years lost weight and then I would gain it back. I have 5 kids and a husband and I feel like I can barely keep up with them. It's not fair to me or them. I put everything and everyone before myself. I decided I was ready for change. I started this process back in June of 2014 I was going thru a Bariatric program at The Ohio State Wexner Center in Columbus Ohio. I finished the program. Psych Eval, 6 month supervised diet, etc. I made it to the end submitted the paperwork only to be told that the insurance company (united health care) was no longer accepted there United Health Care only allows you to see a select few dr's I was so heartbroken to come all that way and to be turned down. I kept pushing and finally in April was told that Mount Carmel West in Columbus had a Dr. I could go to. So fast forward today. My surgery date is November 4! I am nervous and excited. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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To the best of my knowlege you have to have a BMI over 40 or over 35 w/ obesity related co-morbid condition including.....diabetes, cardio disease, hbp, cardio-pulmonary....must have participated in weight loss attempts appraised by physician.....and possibly a phys evaluation. Here is the kicker for me though, mine won't cover bariatric surgery if coded morbidly obese? If anyone knows, what should it be coded?
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Dinner out with the gals on Day 18 post-surgery
1-4-Many replied to Virginia S's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Every program out there has different rules. Sounds like yours is exactly like mine. I move to mushies at 4 weeks. Until then nothing but full liquid. So far it's not horrible but I'm getting a little tired of the same things over and over. I don't like sweets or chocolate so all of the drinks turn my stomach. After 1 week home and repeating the same stuff over and over, ....yawn....... I really think this is the most cautious route. We were told that 90% of the healing happens in the first 25 days (or something to that effect) so that's the logic of keeping it Fluid. I don't mind the stricter plan but I think it would be fantastic if some company came out with pre-made bariatric canned soups boosted with Protein and pre-strained. Not that I'm lazy.......... -
Researching Mexican Lap-Band Doctors 101
faithmd replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
This is a great thread you two. And just an FYI for you, Lauren: At the ASBS convention this past June (when they released the AP band) there was a presentation about the post-op diet and guidelines for revision to allow softs to solids much earlier than before. I notice that Allergan hasn't changed their reccs on their website yet, but I found it interesting that someone would present to a group of bariatric surgeons that it is okay to eat earlier. Perhaps your doc had read the latest from the convention and that is what made her put less emphasis on the post-op diet. I have to wonder though if part of the reason for the change in diet comes from patients complaining and griping about being hungry so much. And/or if the change was intended for AP band patients only. But thinking logically about the stomach and it's action to digest, I can't imagine that speeding up the post-op diet would be fine and dandy. But I'm not a surgeon and I'm not a bariatric researcher. Of course, one can always go slower on their post-op stages themselves. -
Trash Article- Venting.
Pilot my best self replied to KellyMarie8288's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
In retrospect, I wish my doctor had said that when suggesting bariatric. I suppose they don’t want to overprescribe surgery, but it is important for physicians to understand the shame and guilt that comes with obesity and provide more context when recommending WLS. -
It all depends on what kind of policy that your company holds with UHC. I have UHC and was approved without any problems. But my husband's employer's policy DOES cover bariatric surgery. You need to speak with your company's benefits manager and get more information from them..... Good Luck!
