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Federal BCBS Insurance
lindaras22 replied to tiffanyjo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have that insurance.. and I called the insurance. The frist time they said they did not receive any papers from surgeon' .so I called the head RN at my Bariatric . And he said he would send again My surgery date 10/17/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
The Opportunity Cost Of Weight Loss Surgery
MKinVA replied to CJ_Redux's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have read about substituting addictions and how some who have had bariatric surgery are prone to this. I don't anticipate turning to alchol because it was never a big part of my life before. I have given some thought to refocus my activities and revel in a better quality of life. I admit that I am a workoholic, so there are projects I can throw myself into. I do need to come to terms with becoming more active physically. I have told myself this will be easier once my knees and ankles don't hurt anymore and I can move without losing breath. -
Dr. Scott Stowers - Experience with Dr. Stowers
ginny echols replied to NicT's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I go to the bariatric solutions where dr. stowers is. I had my lapband surgery by dr. dirk rodriguez his partner at the time on aug 2 2011. dr. stowers is the one there now cause dr. dirk left. i saw dr. stowers for my 1 week follow up after surgery. he seemed nice and my first fill on aug 30 will be done there not sure who does fills yet him or nurses. i'll know more by then.my surgery went wonderful. they are both known for excelence.they use the glue strips on the cuts and i had very little discomfort no bleeding or oozing at all im a little over 3 wks out and i was amazed at my easy recovery at 57 yrs old and over 300 lbs. i was very worried. it was a breeze for me and i hear both doctors are similar in their procedures.dr dirk put my incisions in a area that was least to bother me i came home and hopped up on my bed to get on my mini laptop computer no problems.the lift chair i bought in anticipation i would need to help me up and to sleep in as it reclines i never used it my husbands easy chair now lol. any way i cant tell u enough how happy i am with that place and im sure dr. stowers is no different.i had very minimal gas no shoulder pain.took no meds after second day. i think you will be pleased by the outcome of your surgery.i also stayed overnight because of my insurance and i kept refilling my ice pack they gave me it helps too.also had no nausea ever... good luck hope this helps -
How Do I Get Protien When I Have To Drink Clear Liquids For 2 Weeks Post Op?
4ALongerLife replied to Karma84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My suggestions are: Cytosport's Whey Isolate ready to drink (RTD) drinks are better than Isopure in my opinion. I have bought them at Vitamin Shoppe, 3.79 a bottle. It's 32 oz of whey isolate Protein in each 16 oz bottle. Do NOT buy a bunch of anything until after your surgery - make sure you try everything first as your taste does and will change. Cytosport drinks can be bought in singles, refrigerated from Vitamin Shoppe. I personally hated Isopure. And those nasty protein bullets. In my support group last week, someone mentioned that sunkist makes protein bullets that are good. IDK as I haven't tried them, but fyi. unjury chicken soup (just don't heat it above 160 degrees or it'll clump). Unjury also has unflavored that you can mix into crystal light or Jello (mix it with homemade jello). nectar syntax has some flavors that are good mixed with Water ... you can buy them on BJ Bariatrics in a sample pack (it's like 12 for $14). GOOD LUCK! -
Help Please? Dr Audencio Alanis
nellie41 replied to butterly's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I had my sleeve surgery done by Dr. Alanis on 6/20/11. I have been pleased without any complications. I have lost 45 lbs so far. I think he is a wonderful doctor. I had it at West Houston Medical Center and they have very caring bariatric staff there. Many of the women have had the surgery. You will be fine and up and moving before you know it. -
August 5th sleevers? New here :)
heygirlfriendBB replied to sleevingbeauty23's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I too used Dr Kim at Kim Bariatric Institute! He performed my gastric sleeve in 2011 and I've since lost 100+ lbs. Great office staff and wonderful aftercare! We also have a private support group for 24/7 support along your journey. In regards to the gentleman who lost his legs.....yes, a very sad story reported on TV/online....but unfortunately....not the whole story. Dr Kim was not at the hospital and a new Dr hired by KBI was there to assist/observe Dr Holden....unfortunately she chose to start the procedure on her own. Fortunately for the gentleman, Dr Holden came into the OR and saved his life!!! The other Dr is now practicing at another facility. Please, do not judge KBI by the story that has not reported all the facts. We wish you all the best with whoever you use!! -
A lot has happened in a year. The Valdosta Bariatric clinic is now at Choice Family Medicine. Just happens to be at the office of my primary care manager Dr. Richard Rickman's office. Jody Young is there (Awesome!) and Dan Ayers, I didn't know him from last year, but he's been great to work with so far as well. They work with more than one surgeon, so if you go, there are options. I was initially going to see Dr. Michael Baptista in JAX but had a paperwork hangup between their office and Tri-Care and since I had already had an approval last year for surgery with Dr. Cywes, Jody has been working this closely. Now I'm approved to go with Dr. Christopher Smith in Albany (Tifton). There is a support goup meeting held at the office each month, although I haven't made it to one yet, I definately will be.
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When I went for my psych evaluate Tues that there is a support meeting held monthly at the Valdosta Bariatric office. Good to know, cause I hadn't been informed of that yet.
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Feeling awful 6 weeks post op!
Arabesque replied to Arancini's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Agree with @vikingbeast. You need to take a big step back. You’re stressed & emotional which only enhances those cravings. You crave the foods which offered you comfort in the past & you crave the familiar of being able to eat what you want, when you want it. And the more you worry the more anxious you become. You may find a therapist who specialises in supporting bariatric patients very helpful. Ask your surgeon for a recommendation. Constipation is part of the journey. I tried to keep on top of mine by taking Benefibre at least every second day, keeping my fluid intake up & taking a stool softener if I got to day 3 or 4 without movement. I also ate very mild instant rolled oats from purée stage. Took me days to eat a full serve but it was good fibre. You may need an enema since it’s been 15 days or a visit to the hospital for assistance. Being constipated does make it seem you’ve stopped losing or have gained. Get rid of it & your weight will be lower very quickly & you’ll feel much better. Stalls are very common. They can last 1 - 3 weeks, sometimes more. And you can experience a number of them as you’re losing. The first usually occurs around week 3 give or take. You just have to ride them out. They’re just your body taking a time out to come to terms with your weight loss. Changes to your sense of smell & taste are also common. They usually are temporary but how long it lasts is individual. Are there specific foods that upset you more you can avoid? The strong body odour is from your body being in ketosis - fat burning. It’s like every bodily secretion reeks. It passes too. I took deodorant, toothbrush, tooth paste & mouth wash & body wipes to work for refreshes during the day. I was someone who frequently skipped meals in an effort to lose weight (did that for 40+years) & tried all those very low calorie diets including one I did several times that was only 500 calories a day. I still lost all my weight & more. Stick as close to your plan as you can. It may take you a little longer to reach a stage recommendation for calories, portion size &/or foods you can eat but that’s ok. You’ll get there. -
We all recover at different rates, maybe you were built a Speed Buggy instead of a sluggish jalopy like me. I would follow my surgeon's rules, he knows your case, your body strengths much better than I can out in Virtual-Land on Bariatric Pal. Congratulations on all you have achieved so far, excellent start, now keep it up to Goal!
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I'm 68 so I'm close to your criteria. I think type of surgery is very personal. If not for the band I would never have had any bariatric surgery. I just was not willing to have my stomach removed or my digestive system altered. That's just me. I know if something happened to my band I'd just live with dieting for the rest of my life. That's just me. I've never had any problems so it's easy for me to say that's just me. I've heard the opposite, removing the band is easy as long as there's not slippage or erosion. My opinion, and just my opinion, I'd have the band removed. It sounds like there's a drum beat for your band to cause some serious health issues down the road. But that's just me. tmf
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6 days out - NO real pain
Lynnlovesthebeach replied to MikeRNY's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I never had any pain either. They gave me pain meds in the hospital but I never took any pain meds once I got home. I followed the guidelines they gave me and have had no issues. I did have the “foamy” stuff come up a couple of times in the early stages when restarting solid food due to either eating too fast or too much but otherwise no vomiting or nausea. It doesn’t take too many times of doing that to figure out your bodies cues to slow down! I consider myself to be having a textbook journey and am grateful. I don’t get stressed out if I have a day where I don’t get my protein in. I just do better the next day! I did get hunger back after 4 weeks but it doesn’t take much to make it go away. I used to live on sugar, now I have no desire for sweets or junk food. Now I just look at junk food and think to myself, that’s what got me to the bariatric program in the first place! I’m doing the best I can and so far it’s working. I’m no longer Pre-diabetic and no longer take taking BP meds. Good luck with your journey. It’s ok to being doing great! Your doctor will be proud of you! -
How to heat protein powder?
happymama2014 replied to brown eyed gal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use GENEPRO powder in soup and no curdling or clumping and I heat it up! But I want to try a sample pack of different cocoa and coffee from bariatric pantry because I'd pay more to have it premixed if it tasted awesome! You could check some of theirs out? I'm ready to try decaf coffee with Protein... Maybe today. -
Looking for Preop in Dallas
mamasbabies replied to Skinny Steps's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im going with barker bariatric as well. I only have to do a stress test and the stomach scope but still dont know if im going with bypass or sleeve. Any suggestions? -
I’m now 13 months post successful gastric bypass surgery. What can I do to eliminate foul gas? Family are fed up and I’m nervous about dating (I’m divorced ) a,loud flatulence b, smelly & loud flatulence. I have been taking probiotics, 1st brand was unsuccessful and 2nd brand has made difference but not cured the problem. I know in the States you can buy Devrom,but it’s unavailable in England at the moment plus the cost is prohibitive! Any suggestions?
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question about food
SpaceDust replied to cindymaried's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Depends on what you want. You can get most things through Amazon if you know what brands you want. Bariatric Advantage, Unjury, and Syntrax certainly all have their own sites, as well. In the Pre-op and Post-op Diets forum (http://www.verticals...-post-op-diets/) there's a sticky at the top of the forum that discusses where to get protein foods and samples as well. -
Does anyone have experience with this Doc?I found him at obesity support page.It sounds good if Ican get him to personally do the surgery.He is I think head of bariatrics dept. at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis.
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Question for those who had lower start BMI/under 100 pounds to loose
bellaaa_vita replied to Bluesea71's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a silly question...those of you with no weight related conditions and a low bmi...how the heck did you get approved for coverage for the surgery?!! It was such a bitch (excuse my French) for me to get covered..first bariatric group I went with got me denied..and then 2 months later I went to an extremely reputable bariatric group in my area and they got me approved..I mean every insurance company is different but some of you have seriously low starting weights..I think my insurance company would have laughed in my face if I was 5'5 and 200 lbs asking to covered for wls lol (starting weight before my surgery back in march was 256 and I'm 5'5) -
Does sex feel better or different after losing lots of weight lol
WLSResources/ClothingExch replied to Joymarie333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Do you really want to ask other people's observations and experiences? If so, fine, but wouldn't you like to discover for yourself, like a surprise party? P.S. It's got much to do with new or renewed confidence and greater mobility, flexibility, friskiness and all. -
Anyone having trouble getting in protein, you HAVE to try this!
pookybear posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Found this at the local bariatric specialty nutrition store. OMG it is absolutely delicious! Has a very gritty texture from the flax but it is so yummy. So much better than Peanut Butter. -
Good morning to everyone. I have been interested in having WLS for years now but couldn't because my employers insurance had a block for it. In April of last year, my husbands insurance kicked in and I switched over. His plan allows it. After researching different options, I decided that I wanted a sleeve. I finally attend a seminar in November. I left there confident that THIS was the procedure for me. Last weekend, I scheduled an appt with a Bariatric surgeon. I went into his office gung-ho on getting the sleeve, however the Surgeon recommended that I have something called a DS (Duodenal Switch). I have been researching this procedure and I have to say, I'm not comfortable with things that I have read. My surgeon explains that with my BMI being high, with type 2 diabetes, THIS surgery is most effective for me. I am scared.. Is there anyone that had this procedure or is having one done that can help me along the way?
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Any recommendations for VSG physicians in San Antonio or Austin?
Kaj replied to AggieSleever's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'm Austin and will be using Dr. Faulkenberry with Southwest Bariatrics..aka Capitol Surgeons Group. They will br submitting for approval for me in mid-May. I researched him thoroughly and found no negative reviews, 0 mortality and haven't been able to find any complication stats on him either. On another site his patients are telling me they have not heard of any complications either. He is named a surgeon of excellence by the Centers gor Excellence and I will be sleeved at St. David hospital which is also a Center of Excellence and he is the Medical Director of their metabolic and bariatric program. Based on all this, my assumption is his surgical skill will be very good also. -
Sorry to take so long to reply, but I just saw your post. I was banded by Dr. Domkowski in Sebastian, and he is a great doctor. He has an excellent bedside manner and is very nice and compassionate. I know he does take over fills from other doctors as well. I don't know what he charges for fills as I am covered for the first year of fills. The reception and front staff is also very very nice. :thumbup: I guess there was a doctor in Melbourne that is no longer doing fills or any other bariatrics, so I know Dr. D has taken over a lot of those cases. He doesn't use fluoro for the fills, but is great with getting the needle into the port painlessly and quickly. The website is Riverside Surgical and Weight Loss Center and the phone number is 772.581.8003. Take care and good luck! Regan
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Should 200lb 5”6 and BMI 32 get Surgery???? Please Help!!
Creekimp13 replied to judy09's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If you have type 2 diabetes currently, you might find a surgeon willing to do surgery. What are your specific current comorbidities? Have you done your research and thoroughly weighed the benefits -vs- risks of permanently altering your anatomy? Has a bariatric surgeon agreed to do sleeve surgery for you? There is nothing "easy" about weight loss. With the sleeve, or without it. -
anyone have bad GERD at the beginning, but it got better?
silverwhitemoon posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was at my PCP's today and she gave me a funny look when I said the dexilant I'm taking wasn't taking care of all the acid and that I was taking two pepcid every night too. That's unusual I'm sure, but how unusual is it for a sleeve patient? I've had a local bariatric surgeon tell me that I will have no choice but to revise to bypass if the GERD is this bad at this point. My surgeon tells me nothing - just that it may improve, or might not. Is there anyone here who had really bad GERD after surgery that improved over time - even went away? Please, give me some hope. I really don't want another surgery. -Anne
