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1 month out! I did it!
SleevedMama replied to SleevedMama's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks everyone for the welcome & support! @Geno- my recovery was very fast but I hadn't any complications. I did good on drinking & pureed foods. I had taken two weeks off, but I could have gone back after a week. When I was in the hospital for that day, all I did was walk. I walked almost the whole night, the nurses joked that I was wearing holes in their floors. But I think that's what helped so much too. On the second day after surgery I became very nauseous & dizzy. But the next day (day 3) I could start the food. Once I did, and drank more, I was gold. I have to say though that the smell & taste of protein shakes made me sick to my stomach after surgery so Isopure drinks saVed me. I try to keep a positive attitude, keep it in my head that I will have to roll with whatever comes because in the end, this is better for me than the quality of life I was living. Unhealthy & unhappy. -
Has anyone been sleeved by Dr. Alejandro Lopez Orgeta at Mi Doctor Hospital in Tijuana?
LutheranChicTN replied to dawndenise's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I'm also going with Dr. Lopez (4/26). I've second guessed myself so many times on which Dr and probably will again during the next 3 weeks. But currently I am confident in choosing Dr. Lopez. I chose him specifically because of specializing in high BMI patients. He has had no deaths and very few complications. Plus you get Dr. Lopez and Dr. Ortiz both bariatric surgeons and the anesthesiologist is also a trained surgeon as well. So 3 dr's in the OR. Dr. Garcia is not with A Lighter Me. Ready 4 a Change is who you would contact for him. =) -
I too had a heart attack at a young age due to a freak thing with my artery, and since I've had no complications since the stenting they did, I am like you...just barely at a higher risk. I will probably do one, though.
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When Can "stella Get Her Groove Back"?
melissa45154 replied to Joiebean's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Spoken like a true man.... :biggrin5: My doc told me when I was comfortable....It was about 3 weeks out for us, but I did have some complications at surgery. -
Perth Bandster Get Together - How, When and Where?
livn4jesus replied to Fanny Adams's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Greetings All: Do you know of a lady who has a screen name of Katydid? Her real name is Helene. She lives in Western Australia and has had some horrible complications with her band. I think she said her new surgeon is Dr. Padovan or something like that. His office is in Waikiki. Katy visits a board on here very frequently that is a 50's board. She had surgery on Monday morning and we are all on pins and needles wanting to know if she is ok and how the surgery went. If anyone can help me find the Dr. or the hospital she might be in I'd like to contact the hospital to see if she is ok. Thank you from all her friends, Susan Powell, Baltimore, MD USA -
Diagnosed with gastritis today... Anyone else had this complication? My stomach is so sore. Interested in hearing from others
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Covered by Insurance for complications self-pay in Mexico?
nickicole posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am very curious if my health insurance would cover any complications as a result of having VSG and being self pay. Has anyone had any issues with this? I know I should call my insurance company, however, a part of me doesn't want to create a red flag either. -
Covered by Insurance for complications self-pay in Mexico?
Brittanysiemens replied to nickicole's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Let us know, I am curious as well. I have a VSG practice near me that will do follow up exams and address complications from another MD (even another country), but they do not take insurance. -
Anyone From Ky Louisville Area
Shawn Kuriger replied to aviiva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow! Why did you go to Mexico? I've noticed several people having surgery there. How did things go? Any complications? -
Just pulled my Blis insurance cost sheet for Dr. McMahon in Seattle $2233. My understanding is that the insurance company bases it on complication rates per doctor. An ER visit could easily cost that much.
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Would You Consider Surgery Abroad?
Andrea F replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I wouldn't. I live in Canada and our healthcare system pays for this treatment for obesity. Also, the news here are quick to point out the people who have come back with complications. Now, our healthcare system does pay... but I had to wait 2 years. It's a first come first serve system. Waiting can be anywhere from 6 months to 7 years + depending on where you live in our country. -
My tips and why I Don't recommend Sleeve surgery for long term
Arabesque replied to strawberryga's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
A bypass is usually revised to a sleeve if the bypass fails: weight gain, unmanageable vitamin malabsorption issues, excessive dumping complications,... Much like a sleeve can be revised to bypass because of weight gain, GERD, etc, As others have said, any weight loss surgery can fail if you don't make permanent changes to how, what & why you eat. Post surgical benefits like loss of appetite & your restriction don’t last. They should help you to kick start your weight loss & give you time to assess your eating & establish new eating habits. Sounds like you relied on the side effects of your bypass to influence what you ate. I’d expect your bypass would have failed sooner if you didn’t experience dumping (50-60% don’t with bypass). You mentioned your tummy has stretched. It does because it is a muscle & stretches & contracts. Can’t believe any doctor would say it can’t. Consistently eating larger portions will cause it to stretch more & contract less. But is your tummy as large as it was before you had either surgery or about the size of someone who never had a weight issue? The success you have with either surgery is dependent upon you, with consideration of any complications you may have of course. We all have our reasons for choosing the surgery we did & the effort we put in to make changes are reflected in the success we have or didn’t have. Excluding the life changes that can sometimes sabotage our intentions. I chose sleeve because of the lower risk of malabsorption & dumping. I lost all my weight & more. I don’t eat like friends & family who carry weight. I don’t eat exactly like friends & family who never carried weight either. I have to work a little harder & listen more carefully to my body (what it needs, how it reacts, etc.) because it’s easier for me to gain weight. I’m sorry you are unhappy with your revision. -
13 yr old getting sleeve. Need recommendations in Mexico
slcmommy5 replied to slcmommy5's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Just wanted to update you all on our decision. After much thought, prayer and research we decided to go with Dr. Sergio Quinones for both my husband and my daughter. My husband needed the band removed as well as getting the sleeve done. My husband went last Tuesday and his experience was far better than mine and I had mine done at a Bariatric Center of Excellence! I'm starting to think that the scary stories we hear about Mexico are a bunch of crap or at the very least the media only covers the horror stories. He was picked up at airport, driven to the hospital, had the surgery, stayed 2 nights in a private room, driven to a hotel and driven to the airport the next day. He had no problems and is recovering far quicker than I did. His experience was great and said he feels 100% about my daughter going. Keep in mind he was totally against going to TJ and thought I had lost my mind. My daughter has surgery in 2 days. She saw my recovery(I had complications) and she has seen her dads. She is so excited to be able to exercize without the pain that the extra weight causes. She's excited to be healthy and active. I'm grateful for all those concerned and for the well wishes. I will keep you posted on her recovery. P. S. The total for both of them was $9500 for surgery and $600 for us all to fly to SAn Diego. The meds were $240. -
How exactly does the band work?
want2besleeved replied to Bruce120's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi good morning, I'm a newbie Here. Starting option class in September. I'm sill having a hard time on deciding band or sleeve. It seems the band is less invasive while the sleeve removes 85% of your stomach. But I read the band has a higher rate of long term complications.? Pls anyone there who did decide on the band and not the sleeve for whatever reason.? I'd really like your input to help me make a decision.! Thx-Debbie -
For those that went with Dr. Long, Did you pay in full or did they do a payment plan? How does this work exactly? I'm not sure if my insurance will cover a TT and BL. Right now at 230lbs. I still have a long ways to go til my goal weight and a ways to go til i get banded since i seem to be having complications with the doctors office losing my paperwork I just want to be prepared for what is to come.
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I'm in my 5th year with the band, had complications (a leaky band) and opted to have it replaced with another band last year. I hit goal in 7 months from my first band placement, have been under goal for most of the last 5 + years except for a couple of months when the band was leaking. I'm back under goal now, got there within weeks of my new band being placed. The bands placed 10 years ago are also different from the bands placed 5 years ago, and again different from ones placed more recently. Like any new medical innovation, it takes years to learn and improve on it. So the longevity of the bands placed 10 plus years ago shouldn't be compared to the longevity of the ones placed now. I would keep replacing any band that 'gave out' between now and the end of my life if they were to fail, as long as I could do that. I hope every band I get will last forever, but I'm also prepared if they do not.
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Can you have Greek yogurt and sugar-free pudding? How about cream of wheat and creamy Soups? I have to be honest -- I modified the puréed stage. I couldn't handle puréed foods, so I talked to my nutritionist. And since I hadn't had any complications, no nausea, no vomiting, I went right to soft foods. I still kept things really soft -- well cooked veggies, moist meats (lean ground beef, rotisserie chicken, roasted turkey). And in fact, after 3 months I still eat this way. Works for me. Good luck!
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It's been a while since I came back last! (4months post-op+photos)
jessybear replied to jessybear's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks! And yes, I did have the same issue. However, after talking with my insurance, I convinced them that if I were to get this surgery, it would solve all future complications, as I have a family history of heart disease, diabetes, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), hypertension and whatnot. Eventually they agreed to approve me if I completed a "3 month program", which entailed for me to see a psychologist once (to ensure that I'm ready for the changes), a nutritionist 3x (once each month) and a physical therapist 3x. Once that was all completed, and it was proven that I would be able to work at my weight, they approved me. I didn't have any co-morbidities whatsoever. Considering the results, it was definitely worth the wait! -
What did you ask your surgeon?
JackieV replied to sexyjimenez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I asked tons of questions... Besides their stats on leaks/death I asked the following. Is the surgeon around after hours if a leak is found at the ER? If he thinks the sleeve is right for me? Hospital stay? If they use a drain? Size they use, since it can be anywhere from a 28-40? How long before I can pick up my kids? What has he seen as far as complications and their protocol? How much weight I should expect to lose? If they allow gas X and mouth spray post op? If they do a leak test? I know I asked a lot more but I don't have the paper in front of me. -
Hi Sweetie I got your PM but I’m responding here. Yes, my band was replaced, here is my story that I often tell others that inquire: My old band was an AMI-swedish band that was installed 8/14/03 by Dr. Sanchez. After about 6 months and 4 fills I had a flouro/X-ray check which revealed a kink in the tubing. Well I suspected a leak, and then confirmed it over 4 months later in mex, because Dr. Sanchez recommended I go see him. At that visit the tubing was repaired and I was given a 7cc fill (big band), a month later my doctor (McKeen) here in Calif. did a flouro fill and that's when we saw that the repair didn't work. Back to mex I went and Dr. Sanchez decided to reband me, free (the makers of the AMI band paid for it). My leak was in the tubing. Do you know for sure it’s in the band? Did they do a leak check under flouro? Could you see the contrast/omnipaque leak out? Slow leaks are hard to detect and can sure make you feel like your going crazy getting fills and slowly loosing restriction. I recently replied to Barbara who thought she was going to get a new band due to a leak, and then when her doctor operated, he started at the port and found the port had a crack. Replaced the port and she’s as good as new. Full band replacements are rare from what I’ve seen. I was at a point were I didn’t want the AMI band anymore or a defective band/tube. I wanted it out and wanted the Inamed band. Plus my doctor didn’t want to see me back again with any other complications. The best part was the recovery was so much easier for me. I was up and walking minutes after waking up. Good luck and keep us posted!
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife. I really hope everything is okay. I know now you are focused on her getting better but I would be grateful if later you could share if there were any other signs or symtoms that she had since I worry about what to look for in case of these type complications. Please keep us posted on how she is doing.
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New to group, 58 and getting cold feet
buplee replied to 2feelgood's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm 52 and was sleeved on 2/19/13. I am now down 116lbs and happy for the sleeve. I've had two neurosurgeries in the last 14 months which limited my activity and still lost weight. My neighbor who had Lapband three years ago and lost 100lbs but regained 110 lbs due to complications. He underwent a revision to the sleeve after seeing my success with the sleeve. Good luck whatever you decide. This has been one of my best decisions ever, as I am now the lightest I've been in 36 years. -
I wanted to see if anyone had the surgery while in school? Or right beforehand? I begin nursing school January 8th, and surgery is scheduled for December 11th. I guess my question is how was recovery truly and has anyone had complications where their recovery time was extended? My surgeon requires 2 weeks off like most, but my family is just concerned about if something goes wrong will I have time to make it into classes.
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My surgeon says my surgery went well with no complications. Once I woke up i was in a lot of pain in my abdomen. It feels like you are being stabbed over and over and in waves of pain. I do have gas but it's subsiding as I walk and pass gas. When I got back to my room the pain would not subside. My 1st nurse was rude and told me that I'm only allowed a certain amount of pain medication at a certain time as it was prescibed. I put up with pain until I got mad cause I felt like I was being tortured. She came at 430pm and gave me morphine. It did nothing I called for her 4 times after and she was ignoring me. I was in so much pain. My bf had left to walk our dog and I was alone so I text my sister because I couldn't even talk from the pain. I told her what was happening let's just say that lady rushed in my room and gave me propofol and I passed out with no pain finally. After that my nurse switched shifts and I have a great nurse who is giving me my nauseous and pain meds that work. Point of story: You should not be in pain at the hospital!!! Day 2 which is today took my drink test and I passed. I'm feeling so much better today. Only taking ice chips. Tried to sip a bit of soup yesterday and my tummy got tight. So for now only ice chips. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Family on board for Mexico?
OKCPirate replied to Jdubwife's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I realized when I was there why the infection rates were so low...they have huge rooms, they mop three times a day, and they don't cram the room with equipment which isn't as clean as we'd like to think in the states. If you don't have any conditions which makes for complications, get it done in Mexico. The people are nice, language is a small barrier but not huge. Now I would not say the same for plastic surgery, that is very different and I will shop for the best surgeon because that is as much art as it is science.
