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Self Pay in Michigan - Just starting out....
Noor replied to Parshuter's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations Abby on your decision to have the surgery. It's only a week or so away..u must be so excited..and I would think a bit nervous. I really hope the surgery goes well and you have no complications. It would be great if you can share your story..what made you decide on lapband, why Dr. Weber? how long have you researched the procedure/doctor...who did you talk to about nutrition? Anything you can tell us is greatly appreciated. Hope to hear from you soon. -
New here, anyone have bmi too high for surgery?
Humming Bird replied to good2u's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would strongly urge you to find a surgeon in the US. With a very high BMI there may be complications and you will need many folow-up appointments. Even with a BMI of 35-40 many follow-ups are needed. Please check in your area and in towns near you. -
Well I'm set for surgery Oct 3rd and I have not been scared up untill now I have been on my diet since the 19th and have done really well I've lost 7lbs . I have some people asking me do you really need this done have you thought about all the complications that you could have after and just ready all the stories on here about it not working for some people i mean I know the band is not going to make you loose weight , it is a tool to help , I just don't want to be sick all the time from this
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Poll: Did you start solids early? ... of so, how early?
kbinaz replied to Pinkiegirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just for a different perspective... my doctor (very highly regarded, Center of Excellence, not a quack!!) allows her patients to start eating on day 4 (surgery day is day 1) I was allowed soft proteins... chicken, turkey, eggs, refried beans, low sugar yogurt, low fat cheese and cottage cheese. I had no negative repurcussions, my doctor has a very low complication rate, and it made me very happy because I really didn't feel hungry. My friend did feel hungry, and she called the nutritionist and was allowed to add soft fruits and soft vegetables. The thought of being on liquids as long as some people are makes me nuts! I don't know how you guys do it. -
Hi aussie_jode, Sorry, I'm not up to date - did you have complications? Congratulations on your new baby and getting to be back home with all the other ones! (I'm including your hubby in that list of babies!)
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I'm interested to know who has had the band for a long time and been successful. I met with my surgeon today and he informed me that the national average for band removal (due to complications) is 20%. That's a little shocking to me and now I'm doubting my decision. I don't want to go through all this to have to have the thing removed in a year or two due to complications! I'm stressing a little here. I'm hoping to hear from some folks who are a long time out and have had no complications. Thanks
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I'm 14 months out and have had NO complications. Of course, that's not very long, but so far, so good. I plan to keep this thing a long, long time!
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Not bragging but.....
zumbagal replied to gohelpyourself's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am blessed too. Surgery was Monday 5pm. Tuesday was a rough day. Discharged Wednesday. At work Thursday and Friday for a couple hours. Swallowing is good. Following the script. So so blessed. I was very anxious going in to surgery. The stories of complications scared me. -
I think I would wait to have the surgery until after the trip. While everything will probably be fine as a nurse minor complications turn into problems if not treated right away. Enjoy your cruise (and the food). I was banded on 8/24/05 and am hoping to cruise in December. By that time I should be well healed physically and emotionally. Although I do have to confess that I wonder how a cruise could be fun without being able to eat endlessly. Micki
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Hello, did anyone purchase some type of travel insurance that also included medical coverage in case of complications? Or 2 separate policies? I’ll be going on 2/13/20. thank you,
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Hi everyone. I am new here, referred by someone. I would really appreciate any help you can offer. I have been banded for 4 years and have struggled for 3 of those 4 years. I haven't had any official complications until recently, but the band has only served as a tool to keep me from gaining, it hasn't helped me lose in quite some time. I belong to other support groups, so I do know what I takes to make this work for me and believe me, I have given it my all. I was banded in Mexico by Dr. Sanchez and have had follow up care in the states with a couple of surgeons. But I have been unfilled for over a year because when filled I experienced major discomfort and a dry cough the doctors believed was due to undetected reflux. So I wanted to be safe, not sorry and had my band emptied. Well since then my restriction has seemed to slowly come back - implying a possible slip. I went in January for an endoscopy to make sure there was no erosion (since I hadn't had one since banding) and it showed some gastritis and inflammation (had my esophoagus dilated) and a return of the hiatal hernia I had repaired at the time of banding. I then went a couple of weeks ago to get an esophogram and it appears my band has slipped (and it's been empty for a year). Since I was self pay (due to insurance exclusions) I am now facing a self pay for the removal. Problem is I am BROKE. I have spent a lot of money trying to make this band work for me and now that I may have to have it removed I just don't know what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get my band removed and have my insurance pay for it because of issues NOT related to the band? Like to go in and fix my hiatal hernia and just take the band out while in there? I assume a band doctor is the only doctor who can do this?? I can hardly eat, I throw up after almost every meal and if I can get food down it causes pain. I obviously can't live like this, but without money what is a person to do? I don't own a thing. Thanks for any help you can offer. -JP
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The First Day of the Rest of my Life
BamaGirl26 commented on BamaGirl26's blog entry in BamaGirl26's Blog
Kath4. Thank you for recognizing the positive in me. I am truly excited about my life after surgery. I think having a best friend that has already been through all of this helps tremendously. I have first hand knowledge. I also watch tons of youtube videos about successes, setbacks, and complications. I'm fully aware of what could go wrong. You will do great. Just check off each hoop as you jump through it. It will go pretty fast. I can't believe that I'm going to have surgery in 9 more days! -
Hi my name is Bansterboy1 and I'm from Perth Dr Stephen Watson did my band last October and i had 3 months of complications nothing to do with the Dr i have lost 80 KG and still losing never been happier. If anyone needs some advice just ask
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Hi everyone! I am new to this forum and have really enjoyed reading all of your posts so far! I was recently approved for surgery and will be getting my band on May 11th with Dr. Diaz at St. Vincent hospital in Carmel, IN. I am VERY excited! However, I have a question about recovery time. The day after I received my surgery date, I received an offer for a new job. Unfortunately, they need me to start on May 16th - only 5 days after surgery! I am really worried that this will not be enough time for recovery and I will have to cancel my surgery. I called my surgeon's office to get more information, but they didn't offer much. I spoke with a nurse that I was unfamiliar with and she kind of laughed when I told her I would need to return to work so soon. This made me even more nervious than I was before! She transferred me to my doctor's Physician Assistant, but I have been playing phone tag with her for a few days and have yet to receive a response. I know everyone's experience is different, but I wanted to see how it was for everyone else. How long was it before you returned to work or felt like you COULD return to work? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I have waited for this for a very long time and would hate to have to postpone it indefinitely! My new boss is aware that I will be having surgery and has agreed to work with me if I have complications, but I really don't want to miss any necessary training. Also - any recipes/recommendations from Protein Shakes are also welcome! Thanks!
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Lapbands are mostly going out of favor due to complications such as erosions and not-as-good results re: weight loss. I can give more info later; maybe tomorrow. Depending on your BMI or other co-morbidities, it may actually be contraindicated; the sleeve or bypass might be a better option. As above, many former LapBand patients convert to the sleeve. Some surgeons still do the band, but in a recent medical conference of 4,000 bariatric surgeons (and some counselors, nutritionists, etc.), the LapBand is less well received or done these days. I'll try to post to this again tomorrow should I get time. Weigh all factors, then do what feels right for you. In any case, here's praying for a safe journey and no complications next week or after.
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I explored 4 surgeries: band, bypass, plication and sleeve. I got scared off from bypass because I knew personally of someone who died from complications and even though there are successful bypass folks at my support group, I just couldn't get past it. So then I looked very seriously at the band but my employers insurance had a WLS exclusion for several years. Fast forward to 2012 and I decide to look back into surgery only now I start hearing about band complications and that maybe it is not as permanent of a device as first thought. I decided I only wanted one surgery and I wanted something permanent. I love my sleeve and have lost 100 lbs. I don't think I would have had the same results with a band. Not that you can't lose weight with it but I wouldn't have lost as much as fast. For comparison, a very good friend of mine got banded 8 weeks before I got sleeved. Over a year out and she is still heavy and has lost maybe 40 lbs. The sleeve was the a** kick I needed to get the weight off.
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My pcp doesn't want to give me a referral to my bariatric surgeon because, she doesn't like the WLS !!, she told me isn't a good idea because she see a lot of people with complications , problems more with lap bands.... I was speechless, I took my decision after reading, research, and with the help of this forum, and I choose the lap band surgery, I know I'm a good candidate and now what??? She just referred me to a Weight Loss Program in her hospital.... , I can attend my first visit with my surgeon this week because I dont need a referral, but I think I need later my pcp help right? Any experience or help is appreciate... Thanks
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Awwww thank you so much for your comments I really needed a reply like yours. I'm freaking out I feel like the surgery never took place. I too only get a discomfort when taking too big a drink. I too have followed my doctor instructions to the letter so I guess that's why I've had no complications. Again thank you for your reply and good luck on your journey xxx Sent from my SM-G955F using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hi, I am new to posting here, I have read a lot, but I was banded on May 17th. I have had no complications at all...... I am not sure this is the right place for this question.....but I have had a VERY upset stomach and diarrhea since Thursday night...My Dr. said to only take Pepto-Bismol for this, the bottle says do not take for more than 2 days. I have tried to contact my Dr and somehow the phone lines are crossed, We are in Texas where we have got all the rain so I am sure that has a lot to do with it. I live 2 hrs away, so I really don't want to have to go to the ER to get help. I was just wondering why can't I take Imodium....It works very well on me every time.....before LBS. Anyone else have this problem.....please I can use whatever experience anyone has.....Thanks in advance... Trish
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She sort of contradicted herself with her statement. She said they wouldnt take you but at the same time said they fix the mistakes of other doctors all the time. Drs in the ER do NOT turn any real emergency away, its a liabiltiy issue. Complications usually happen with the sleeve within the first day or two and that is why Dr Aceves has you stay for 2 additonal days. I dont really know of or have heard of any complications from the Sleeve for any of Dr Aceves' patients. He may have had a complication with the surgery but it wasnt from the sleeve itself but from the patient health issues. Best of luck to you
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I agree and not agree with the nurse / clerk. Yes they likely do treat the people with complications from Mexico. People have complications....mine were not due to the surgeon....they were 4 1/2 years out....... and can happen to anyone pregnant with band and sever morning sickness!!! Nor do I question that price....though I would make sure it includes all things!!!!!!!!!!!! Pre op tests, blood work and anesthesia. Second my band issues were not covered by my insurance...I had to pay for the emergency removal and the asesthesia....... they covered the hospital stay, x rays and determining what was wrong and other issues to keep the baby alive at that point which was to keep me alive! The would not pay (even though life threatening) cause our policy does not include any types of WLS. And the removal was considered a WLS
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Surgery 12/27 getting nervous
Lotte22 replied to camopink27's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’m scheduled for the 26th. I’m pretty new to this forum but would like to follow those who have a similar surgery date to mine. How do I do that?? I’m terrified right now. On the preop diet my BMI has dropped to 32.7. I feel really strange about having this surgery, but then again, I know that if I cancel, my BMI will go right back up again. But still, it feels strange and I’m really scared I’ll have complications. -
Confused After Seminar
michmcpher31 replied to michmcpher31's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you guys for your responses and advice. And me too Carolina, I do not want my insides re routed or part of my stomach removed. And while complications may be rare with the bypass or sleeve, they do happen, and a lot result in death, the stats for the surgeries were like 1 in 2000 for lap band and then 1 in 500 for bypass and sleeve.... -
Thanks everyone for ur prayers. Surgery went well no complications I should be getting discharged today.
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yes I have the rings haven't had any problems can eat pretty much anything lots of research about the rings the rate of erosion and complication are very low I'm happy with it I'm down 57# in 4 months
