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It will! Trust the process and keep following your bariatric team's guidelines. I have to be honest and say I even had started to regret a bit like I went through the process and lost only a little before it stopped? This thought had started circulating in my head and then, breakthrough! You will see yours too. Patience is really a new thing for me with this process. Good luck[emoji16] Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app
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Day One of Pre-Op Diet...I think I'd rather just starve.
moltoguy replied to GirlOnFire's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello! I began my pre-op diet today as well In my case it's for 2 weeks and I am on the 'Bariatric Advantage' product per my doc. It's the Protein powder shakes (I got chocolate, orange cream, and strawberry) and also the Protein Bars. I'm supposed to be on 4-5 shakes and 1-2 bars per day (plus all the crystal light I can drink). The bars look like something I might clean up after my cat (gross) but don't taste too bad. The shakes will take some getting used to, pretty chalky but not too bad. I'll have to see how I feel about it in a few days Hang in there! -
Does and one else worry about not waking
SeriouslyChange replied to marieelaine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I said goodbye to family and friends and I was crying up until the anesthesiologist came into the operating room to put me out. Death was a real fear for me. I was 23 at the time of surgery and healthy, this was my first surgery, I was afraid that I would never wake up and that it would be over all due to one decision. I woke up in a lot of pain, lol. It's natural to have fear. Talk to your surgeon and ask him for his stats on complications and deaths. My first day of surgery preop, in a class of 30+ people, I asked the surgeon how many people have died on him. Made him and everyone else uncomfortable. He said that in their hospital, 1 patient died 14 years ago during an RNY. I ended up having the head of the Bariatric surgery team as my surgeon. Ask questions, as many as make you feel comfortable. No one cares what you ask, you want to have all of them answered so you know what you're getting into -
ask your Surgeon or Bariatric Nurse to be safe ..... I would.
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Anyone familiar with the healthy indiana plan?
920amy replied to VSG4aHealthierMe's topic in Insurance & Financing
It looks like Obesity Help has some people that got Bariatric surgery through HIP in 2010, plan may have changed. I tried to google for you and found this old forum, maybe you can directly contact some of those members and ask about their experience? Good luck to you!! http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/IN/4251154/Healthy-Indiana-Plan/ -
List of things needed after your surgery
mom2smc replied to daqui26's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks Daqui! Great Idea! This is my list - I still have a lot of shopping to do! -Liquid Tylenol - maybe liquid Tylenol PM as well -Chewable Vitamins - My doctor wants the Bariatric Advantage -Sublingual B complex -Magic Bullet - or personal blender -Protein drinks - haven't decided what kind yet -Aleve -Protein Bullets -Sm Plates - (helps with the visual of a full plate!) -Baby food -Calcium chews -Food to use for puree stage -Baby spoons (already mentioned) -One of those shot glass measuring containers for all the liquid stuff we need to measure That is all I have on my list right now. A lot of this was suggested at my nutrition class and in the paperwork from my doctor's office. -
Looking for the most highly recommended gastric bypass surgeon
jdown replied to debby1500's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am going with Dr. McKinlay in salt lake City. The program is called Rocky mountain associated physicians, and they're one of the longest running bariatric clinics in the country (since like the 1970s I think). I really like Dr. McKinlay because he's very knowledgeable and understanding about the metabolic differences people with obesity have. Also, as a self pay patient, the pricing is lower than I was expecting (just shy of 17k). Another big reason I chose this program is because it's close to home (only 15 minutes), so it will be very easy for me to attend the monthly support groups and follow up appointments. It's good that you are searching for a highly trained surgeon, but don't forget about the conveniences of having the surgery closer to home. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
I have had IBS (usually D, sometimes C) for several years, and I just had VSG on 9/21. My issues are actually A LOT better since having surgery. I will say that you're going to want to make sure you are getting in the recommended amounts of protein and fluid, and your doctor will probably put you on a stool softener in addition to your other medications. You may have to adjust when you start taking your bariatric vitamins after surgery, too. Watch the amount of dairy you are having and adjust if needed. If the protein shakes don't work for you, try protein water. It's very good! I wouldn't worry too much. I think most people see an improvement in their symptoms after surgery!
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Self-pay and to BLIS or not to BLIS?
SnohoGal98296 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok, so I am Self-pay. I have narrowed my surgeon search down to two. Each is from a different surgical center, one provides BLIS coverage the other does not. I am torn because I like the place without the BLIS coverage more than the place that does provide it. Here are the specifics: 1) Their prices are very close to each other. 2) I called my health insurance provider and asked them their policy on self-pay procedures and the possibility of complications. The general jist is this - if you have a problem that requires additional surgery to fix, correct or otherwise revise the original self-pay procedure it will not be covered. If, however, you go the emergency room for dehydration and that is what they code - you are covered. If I later require gall bladder removal - covered. So still a huge risk if I have a leak, infection, or bleeding due to the VS procedure itself. 3) Both are within 30 mins of home - so no travel issues. 4) The place without BLIS does VSG as outpatient, you go home the same day and come back in the morning for iv fluids and leak testing. The other is an overnight stay. 5) They both have all of the certificates and awards, centers of excellence, etc. 6) Both have fans here at Bariatric Pal - saying the center is awesome, loved the people, loved the surgeon, etc. 7) I am terrified that I will have a complication and bankrupt my family. But I never have never had complications in the past Self-payers in the US - what have you done? Did you have BLIS? Did you make your decision based upon the availability of BLIS? Has anyone had a complication that BLIS paid for? How did it go? I thought I remembered a previous post where BLIS was difficult to work with but I couldn't find it again via the search.... -
Celabrate multi for bariatric? Makes me nauseous almost immediately.
aredder replied to amandall27's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bariatric Advantage has dissolvable multivitamin crystals that you mix with you water. they come in variety of flavors. not to bad. -
Dr. says 40 is too young...help
shutterbug33 replied to mythreekids's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I agree completely with what everyone has said. I had the sleeve right after I turned 45 and wish I had done it earlier. Look for a surgeon who is with a Center of Excellence for WLS. If you can't find one near you, call my doctor's office in Atlanta and they could possibly help locate one for you. I used Dr. Hart at Atlanta Bariatrics. I felt like I was in excellent hands. Dr. Hart doesn't do lap bands much anymore either - that told me that I was making the right choice with the sleeve. -
Dr. John Bagnato - Thinking about Lap Banding
bowlerchick300x2 replied to dedee44's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'm starting my process now (I'm in WR) and Peachtree Bariatrics (ATL) and Wellstar Comprehensive (MARIETTA) are providers -
Well, the past couple of weeks have been most eventful. I've had my sleep study; gotten the results (moderate obstructive sleep apnea - picked up my CPAP this afternoon); completed all my bloodwork, and... RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY! My pre-op is scheduled for next Thursday, 1/10. The earliest I can have surgery is Friday, 1/18 (if he has openings). If not, it will be the following week. OMGOMGOMG! I cannot believe its happened this quickly. My first informational session was on 11/14, and from that day on, it's been non-stop appointments. My Bariatric Coordinator is simply an angel. She's worked so hard, and kept me informed every step of the way. I'm a wee bit scared now, but there's more excitement than fear. I'm going to call them tomorrow to set my date. I don't see any point in postponing it. My dad is ill, and I want to get this done so I can be around and healthy enough to take care of him for however much longer we have him.
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I haven't dumped except during the soft food stages when I was ok'd to eat Bariatric vegetarian chili. It was just this side of hell. Not something you want to go looking for. I have kind of poked at that bear a few times like tasting a bite of cake(it was gross btw) and it didn't do anything to me. I've had pasta sauce that was over my 4g of sugar limit given to me by my NUT and still no dumping. Not all people dump so you cannot count on that safety net. You have to just go knowing that it "may" be a possibility, but don't go poking for how much you can get away with before it happens. When I recognized my behavior I made changes so I don't go testing to see what I can get away with again. It's not very beneficial in the long haul to be trying to defeat or push the limits of our surgeries.
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How To Bring Lap Up To My Doctor?
mommykristie replied to apelt001's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
TWI is exactly right. My insurance is one which will deny you if you lose too much during the 6 month diet. My primary care doctor was wonderful in understanding this and helped me manage those few pounds that I would lose and gain back during my six month ( or what turned into 12) diet. He said that with me losing some and then gaining, it showed to my insurance that I was making an attempt;however that I was not being successful. My bariatric office was also good from the beginning about knowing what exactly my insurance would need and amounts. In fact, during my first attempt, they let me know that I would probably get a denial because of having the one year that was one BMI point too low. Everything that they advised me was dead accurate. If your center is a Center of Excellence, then they can probably tell you down to the penny what your out of pocket costs will be along with all requirements since they perform so many procedures. I left the seminar, knowing exactly what portion my insurance would cover, what extra requirements ( physical therapy, nutrition , 6 month diet, and 3 years of records), and even down to my copay for the nutritionist . -
I am 6 days post-op today. My pre-op diet was 10 days of liquid, including 4 Bariatric Advantage protein shakes a day (I was never able to get more than 3 in), sugar free Popsicles, sugar free jello, fat free chicken, beef or vegetable broth and water/crystal light, etc. I was also able to have up to 2 cups of vegetables off of a specific list, either all at once or split through the day. The day before surgery was clear liquids only. The point of the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver. That makes it easier to get to the stomach with the laparoscopic devices.
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Mine was 2 weeks. I lost 18 lbs! If I remember correctly it was 4 shakes and 2 protein bars a day. My drs office uses the Bariatric Advantage brand shakes and bars, the shakes aren't too bad if you blend them with ice. And we were supposed to have a small banana every day, so I would add a frozen banana to my "breakfast shake" and it would turn out very tasty. I would probably keep up with the powdered shakes if I hadn't gotten lazy and realized the ease of the ready to drink ones:)
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Need A Miracle Worker In Nj!!!
plump_princess replied to AppleSmith1226's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Dr. Abkin is my surgeon...he's out of Morristown, NJ and so far everythings been great. The patient education and the office staff are very good. I was approved within less than a week after submitting the paperwork to BCBS.... and he's on NJ Monthly's list of the Best Doctors in NJ under Bariatric Surgeons... He does surgeries in three different hospitals, so you can pick the one that's closest to you.... www.alsbariatricsurgery.com -
4 months out - portion size
GrrlAnn replied to Chesney's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There is disagreement regarding your ability to stretch your stomach. I'd check out Dr. Matthew Weiner's YouTube channel (bariatric surgeon in Michigan). He has a video on "stomach stretching" and explains what is really happening. -
Esophagus, reflux, GERD oh my...
Scorpio Girl replied to jktefft's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The motility test is needed before you can decide on what procedure you'll have. Many bariatric surgeons are requiring on before banding and gastric sleeve since both are high pressure systems, band more so than sleeve. I'm recovering from band removal due to gerd, motility problems that occurred within the last few months. I wish I'd had the test before surgery. I had a lot of scar tissue around the esophagus and under the band. Surgery was almost 3 hours...recovery difficult, but I'm feeling better. I have to wait a few weeks to eat salads, raw foods cuz my tissues are pretty thin where the scar tissue was removed. Get the test and if it comes back with any issues you'll need to rethink your wls options. Best of luck. -
I went to a seminar at the begining of November where they went over different types of bariatric surgeries and what they offered. At the end of the seminar we were all given questinaires and self stamped envelopes to return them in. We were told that after thinking about everything if we were still interested to mail in the form and we would be contacted. I got a call yesterday while at work from the office and the lady told me that both of the doctor's had reviewed my information and from what they read they thought I may be a good candidate for surgery. So far I am filled with so much hope. I have been over weight my entire life. I am at my highest weight now. I have thought about different weight loss surgeries for years but wasn't sure it would be right for me. In late October I had my annual physical with my PCP and she mentioned LAP-BAND® to me- she refered me to the seminar. It was an answered prayer that my PCP brought up the surgery. I remember when I was a teenager my mother and I went to the doctor and I sat there crying because I wanted so much to loose weight and didn't know what to do. Mom and I had read so many diet books, I was active I swam competitively and played softball and was still overweight. The doctor then simply replied "I can't prescribe you a miracle drug" she sent me to a nutritionist who put me on a diet- I followed that diet and ate everything she told me to and ended up gaining weight. I still exercised at the gym but would always put any weight I lost back on. After meeting my husband in 2004 I put on some weight. After getting married in August of 06 I went to the doctor because we wanted to try to have children. I was diagnosed with PCOS the hope was that with metformin I would start having regular periods and may be able to conceive. I took my temperature, charted for a while. My PCP ended up sending me to a fertility specialist. The fertility specialist sent me to a nutritionist, and perscribed medications for months. The fertility treatment didn't work and neither did the diet. I was so stressed out that I decided to give everything a rest for a while. I was constantly told that if I lost weight I should be able to jump start my cycles and get pregnant on my own. But whenever I tried to loose weight it came back. I am hoping that the ball is now rolling in the right direction. and I finally have the hope that a healthier thinner mommy me is in my future.
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No Pre Op Diet Ordered?
GummyBearQueen replied to ucmgrad2001's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Weird, my BMI was less than 50 and I had to do one. Like all things bariatric, advice differs between surgeons. -
Off to the Hospital.....
Brian88ss replied to Brian88ss's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everyone, WELCOME TO THE OTHERSIDE!!!! I would also want send out a (HUGE THANK YOU) to all my friends on Bariatric Pal, your posts make me feel great and I'lll try to be as good as friend as you've been me. Made through surgery,and resting comfortably. Getting ready for my 3rd walk since surgery. Brian -
Food Aversions
Dawnislas replied to littlemomma0831's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Go to Bariatric Choice web site and look at the Bariatric choice brand Protein concentrate in fruit flavors. There is also a brand Proteinex that is good. I buy the lemon lime and then mix with Water and sugar free Gatorade or propel or sugar free juice. It just mixes up the shakes as well as the food some days. Syntrax is ok but the others are better imo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Bariatric fusion vitamins have everything you need it them, take 2 in the am and 2 in the pm
