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Thank you, Hannah83! It has been a roller coaster ride. Nutritionalist did blood, urine, stool & saliva test that shows I’m not absorbing some nutrients & amino acids well, but bariatric surgeon says everything is fine. Based on some research I did. Bariatric doctors are well aware of post mental health worsening, especially in patients w/genetic predisposition. Why Bariatric practitioners & mental health practitioners ignore this correlation is beyond me, unless it’s all about the $$ for bariatric surgeons.
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Bariatric Advantage Multi EA for DS surgeries
JRT Mom replied to ColoradoCanuck's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Take the vitamin values off the Bariatric Advantage website and compare them to more generic and less costly vitamins. If you can find some that are really close in the RDA percentage you should be able you use those. -
Revision Surgery Wait Time Between Band To Sleeve
Idlewood4 replied to Midijola's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I got my band in October 2007, and had 2 port replacements and a slip before it was removed in April 2013. My doctor wouldn't do the sleeve right away because of inflammation from the slip. In July he said it was okay to start the program, but my insurance made me do a 90 day program as well as some additional requirements because it was a second bariatric surgery. I finished the 90 days in mid November, then started the insurance approval process. Now I scheduled to get the sleeve on Dec 9. So it was April to December from band removal to sleeve. -
Not loosing weight :(
ItsMe2033 replied to musiclover's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How much protein are you getting everyday? Are you taking bariatric viatmins? Have you considered doing exercises in a swimming pool where there is less strain on your joints? -
Hello, I am wondering if any one on here knows of any good personal trainers in the Bay Area who work well with Bariatric clients? Thanks for any ideas..
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I actually like the taste of Bariatric Advantage B12 sublingual black cherry flavor. I buy it from the store on this site.
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My Last Supper... And Emotions...
NtvTxn replied to Keys Pirate's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Hi Tiff - bariatric surgery is NOT excluded from our policy, but I do not qualify. My BMI is 36.5 and I have no health issues. I'm not to worried, I'm healthy and I trust my doctor, but you NEVER know, right??!! I am traveling out of state though, so when I'm back home, if something happens, I would have to go to the ER, I wouldn't even have MY doctor near-by. I was just wondering if anybody had any idea! -
Hello all my doctor suggested BA for my pre-op diet it comes all together drinks and bars that last 2 weeks for 180.00- could I just buy protien drinks from a local store and use other meals trying to stay on a low budget and try other protien drinks to get some idea on ones I like. Any ideas and suggestions will be greatly appericated! Thanks
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I don't have any advice because my insurance excludes anything bariatric related. So I am going the self pay route. I just wanted to tell you to not give up. You are obviously determined because you went through all the work to get as far as you have. Keep fighting the fight!
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I don't know anything about the open surgery. However, bariatric advantage makes a preop vitamin. I had to take that and calcium before surgery.
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Esg Consult scheduled for 12/7
Tex Slim 66 replied to hope4momof4's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
hope4momof4, what a great note by melesg on what to ask during initial consult! Amazing how similar her list was to mine. Weight loss experience, time to lose weight, complication rate and what were they were all the key questions for me in the initial consult. One thing I covered in addition to ESG was to find out from my doctor how many other bariatric procedures he had done. I asked this as ESG was still quite new here. Apparently there's a similar suturing method (Overstitch) and instrument used in ESG as VSG. My doctor was very familiar with this technique and made me more confident. In the end we agreed ESG was a better fit for me than VSG (less recovery time due to no incision and less invasive technique (not removing part of stomach) was a big factor in my decision for ESG). I also asked about ESG reversal and my Dr. was quite clear ESG is permanent procedure, in the initial weeks as new tissue builds up around your smaller stomach. The diet plan they shared with me during the dietician consultation later, covered a lot of post procedure eating questions. Think you're in a good place to be ready for this one! Good luck and let us know if there's anything else we can share to help! -
The link between high protein diets and cancer
Creekimp13 replied to Creekimp13's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Topic absolutely applies to bariatrics. Eating too much protein can increase your odds of cancer, diabetes, renal failure and other illnesses associated with premature aging. MANY people here post menus that include more than 100g of protein per day. There are a lot of clinics that encourage their patients to eat as much protein as they can tolerate. It's terrible and potentially dangerous advice...particularly when people see it as a means to get thinner quicker. Also...if these threads are not of interest to you and you don't find them of value, you are welcome to ignore them, or even block me. I've blocked a few posters I find unpleasant or uninteresting... and have had a much better experience at BP since I have:) -
The link between high protein diets and cancer
Healthy_life replied to Creekimp13's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
You are inflating the issue. 60 to 100 is the norm. Same as you. The topic is creating an slanted view on how bariatric patients eat. But we can agree to disagree. Again thanks for the info. -
The link between high protein diets and cancer
Healthy_life replied to Creekimp13's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Absolutely no problem with posting health articles. Appreciate the warnings on high protein diets. 60 grams of protein is the same as any other bariatric patient. 60 grams is not a high amount of protein. Right????? You said "I do eat meat. When I do, it's mostly chicken and fish. I very occasionally eat fresh red meat. I get more than half of my daily require Protein from plant/carb bases sources. I eat 60g of protein per day. I'm glad to see that all of us are within a good range. -
Anyone going through UW Madison bariatric center?
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Got My Surgery Date!
tallysfunny replied to tallysfunny's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm also in week 9 out of 16 for my weight management program. I have another nutrition class in October and a pre-op orientation class. I have a pre-op appointments with my surgeon and bariatric PCP in November. In addition to those two appointments I have more labs to get. So things are really coming along. I am still shocked that I even have a date. I have gone through the process twice already and was completely denied so I am still gonna be waiting for the actual approval to come through. Ugh my nerves are wrecked. Lol. -
Need help getting started in Illinois
BLERDgirl replied to micheleann's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Start with reviewing your insurance policy. I'm pretty sure Aetna has it posted online, or pull out your manual and look up bariatric surgery. This will tell you what types of bariatric surgery they cover. They should also have a listing of approved providers. Pick 2 or 3 (I recommend choosing at least 2 if possible). Call them and find out what is required of them. If possible attend and informational seminar. Take a pad and pencil. Some people also take a close family member. This depends on the family member's views on WLS. You need someone who is supportive, not a negative Nelly. Once you have looked at 2 different surgeons/programs, then you can decide which one is for you and what type of surgery is for you. Currently the major ones are lap band, gastric sleeve or gastric bypass. There are a few others, but these are the major ones. Currently the sleeve is the most popular. Once you make have that first appointment with the bariatric program, they will pretty much guide you through the rest of the process. My own personal recommendations are: Start an exercise program. Even if you just walking for 30 minutes everyday. If you are smoking, quit. Start keeping a food journal. It will make you more aware of what you are eating. If you drink soda, cut back and prepare to quit. Some people do go back to drinking soda, but initially post-op it will be a no-no. If you drink coffee, cut back and prepare to quit at least temporarily. (this varies doctor to doctor) Some of us can resume eventually but for some it cause acid in the tummy. -
The link between high protein diets and cancer
Creekimp13 replied to Creekimp13's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I will continue to post nutrition articles that are of concern to bariatric patients. We are adults. Those who appreciate them can read them. Those who don't....can either continue to whine and cry about them....or act like adults and simply ignore them. I've been thanked privately and encouraged to continue posting. I'm happy to do that for those who find it of use. -
Tomorrow is the 1st day of September and that means 30 days till surgery!!! I am a bit worried though. Not because of the surgery but because I got a letter from my insurance yesterday that said that I was approved but through "Out-of Network" since the Center for Weight Loss Surgery was not in Network. This is crazy! The surgeon is one of only three on their list of approved surgeons for bariatric surgery in Washington state and the hospital is on their list. How the heck could the surgeon's office not be on the list??? And why didn't the insurance lady at their office tell me this when she called me. Today is Sunday and tomorrow is a holiday so I have to wait till Tuesday to call anyone. It might be a mistake. I have gotten two letters that said denied but I was warned by the center that I would get those and not to worry about them. I have to check my insurance but Out of Network won't be that bad I suppose. I don't remember what percentage I would have to pay but it will just cost me more. I actually met my In-Network out of pocket already this year so everything is getting paid 100%. I was just hoping I wouldn't have to pay anything. Another thing that was mentioned on the letter was that I was pre-authorized for September 15 and 16th. I don't have surgery till the 30th. What happened is that when my paperwork was submitted the weight loss center put in a surgery date of september 15th so that it would get approved faster but now I have to explain to my insurance that it is not on that date. Hopefully that is just a quick fix of telling them and that is that. I just don't want my surgery to be jepordized because of this.
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Dr. Bagan performed my sugery on May 21. I can't say enough about him only that he really cares for his patient and provides excellent support through the entire process. His bariatric nurse Sandy is just wonderful and demonstrates that they cannot do enough for you to be successful. If suregeons and nurses were all like this it would be a better health care system. Highly Recommended:thumbup:
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Anyone feel a hungry/nauseated sensation after surgery?
taniamatts posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am one day post op and I'm still feeling a sensation much like nausea but it also feels like hunger. Im so confused by this because I thought I would not be hungry, so I want to just call it nausea but no matter what the bariatric cocktail doesn't help. Has anyone had the same experience and do you have any advice? -
Hiya all! (in research/planning phase)
SillyWillyMommy replied to Sunmaid's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Huh?? Sounds like you need a new PCP. My PCP is completely anti-wls, in ANYCASE. She's kind of closed minded when it comes to stuff like that, and everytime I bring it up, she's like "Why don't you give Weight Watchers another try?"... HOWEVER, I am fortunate enough to live very close to a bariatric center, who (it seems) is handling it so I don't need to go through my PCP, and so far everything is covered, and my final paperwork will be submitted in 3 weeks. Maybe there's a different doctor YOU could try? -
Post-return medical tourism insurance
goldndiamondzboy posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Does anyone have experience buying medical tourism insurance that covers not only complications while abroad but also complications that arise upon return? The only insurance company I'm aware of that offers it is Four Corners, and it's their International Travel Medical Insurance plan. You can renew it for up to 3 years post-op. It's pricey, between $500-$700 depending on how long you want coverage for (45 days to one year). Anyway, I'm just trying to determine whether my regular insurance company will cover issues like strictures or late occurring staple leaks or if It will become a bankrupting medical issue and thus should buy the insurance. -
Doctors in Western Washington?
ellen1224 replied to cutiepiepmu's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I had my surgery with Dr. Oh of St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, he doesn't have the greatest bedside manor, but they are a Bariatric Center of Excellence. I have had great results, and the rest of his staff is very good to work with ! -
Funny/interesting comment related to eating while on a date
lisacaron replied to gowalking's topic in Singles Forum
OK I know I am not dating...but I can tell you this. Both my husband and I are banded as you know... When we are out to eat or we are at an event, I can almost feel us "judging" each other and our choices of and amounts of food. Now my band is fickle, but so is my stomach and was even before I was banded. Eating out has never been an easy thing for me to navigate. There are certain things I know that I can manage and then there are somethings that might have made me sick before and don't now and vs/verse. I know my hubs looks at going out and not finishing the food as wasteful, so I watch him eat to capacity and I can see it in his face when he is full but there is always that drive to finish the food. There is also this idea that we can't share the food...or purchase one entree to share....but that would be less wasteful and less expensive. We have been banded nearly 2 years now and we still don't get this. When I am out at an event, my go to was always NOT to eat just in case I would get sick, and then after to go home and indulge. This little mind tickler is still there. I have to have a conversation with myself when I am out at an event that it is OK to actually eat what I want, and not have to worry about it because I rarely get sick these days. Sometimes I will run across a food that does not agree with me, but it's very rare and since I am not eating much of it, I never have to make a run for it. I also need to self talk about not going home after and feeling the need to indulge in more food since I didn't deprive myself. I know it's a little more self conscious of a feeling when you don't know the person you are with all that well. Your judging yourself, and wondering if they are judging you...but you know what I think it's important to just enjoy the moment. To be honest with yourself and the person you are with. If your not hungry you don't eat. You eat healthy and cautiously, and you enjoy the food that you choose to eat. I would be weary of not talking about it, lest people think you have an eating disorder. Of course you don't have to tell anyone it's a bariatric surgery at all ever if you choose not to. It's just your way of eating mindfully, for your health and well being end of story Then enjoy the wine and the company and the music or what ever you are doing. Sometimes I feel like I am so fixated on food...even more then I was before bariatric surgery.
