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No, it’s normally 6 months. I had some complications and a death in my family so I fell behind in meeting some of the requirements.
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This is really a personal decision & you need to do a lot of research. I would make a list of pros and cons for each type of surgery, to include lifestyle changes, expected weight loss percentage and possible complications. Your doctor could also help council you on what type of surgery is best for you as well. I chose my surgery (VSG) because I ate mass quantities at a time but I didn't want to deal with dumping syndrome, mal-absorption or miss the hormones that are produced in your intestines. To pick your surgery you need to be brutally hones with yourself about what you expect out of each surgery and whether you want to live that lifestyle forever.
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Central Texas anyone?
porcelainxdoll1716 replied to AdoptedTexan's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had RYN and cannot be happier with my results. I have lost 57lbs in 11 weeks. No complications. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Central Texas anyone?
porcelainxdoll1716 replied to AdoptedTexan's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Most doctors these days really won't do the band anymore. It does not have a high success rate and comes with a lot of complications. Mine didn't work because I got pregnant 5 months after having it. I have a friend who has it and she throws up every day, she can barely drink water, and she had a recent endoscopy and her band has almost eaten away her stomach on the top. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app -
insurance in case of complications
KHerried posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m just getting started leaning about this procedure, which will be in Mexico. Is there insurance we can purchase in case there are complications (assuming our current insurance company won’t cover this)? -
Hi 48 hours out and back home on my sofa. No complications, walking well, drinking well. Now for 2 weeks liquids ... really happy so far SW 165 After sleeve 125kg Conversion to MGB surgery 7th Feb weight 125kg Goal weight 70kg
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Burning sensation at the top of my tummy
furrawree posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I ate fish broth like an hour ago and I feel this heat or like burning sensation in what feels like the end of my esophagus and the beginning of my stomach. I had surgery 02/02/18 .. it’s not the first time that this happens... would it be GERD? Help I don’t want complications -
DS with ALO
fastfoodaddictnomore replied to fastfoodaddictnomore's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I had my surgery on 12/8/18 with Dr. Lopez I flew into San Diego in the morning, picked up at the airport and drive across the border. I had surgery that same afternoon. He did the Sleeve, DS, hernia repair and gallbladder removal. His surgical staff was friendly and made me very comfortable. I stayed in recovery for one night then moved to a different floor for another night. Then to the hotel for three nights. I’m so glad that I went with Dr Lopez. I’ve lost 30lbs in two months. I had zero complications. I was very sore post op in my abdomen and felt like it took forever to heal from the hernia repair and took 8 weeks off from work. Airfare, surgery, spending money and passports for two people was less than $9000. HW 270 CW 210 SW 242.8 GW 135 DS Surgery date -12-8-17 I’m 42 and 5’2” -
Not Enough Stomach Removed
sleeved2win replied to Shannon226's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I came in for my 2 week appt and said the same thing. "Did you even do the surgery?" was my actual quote, half joking and half serious. The APRN told me that the people who follow the rules tend to feel the same way I did. Those without complications have a general good experience. I hope that's all that's going on with you! I still get hungry. I can eat fine, but I am careful not to over do it. I measure almost everything (unless I can count it, and then I count). I am progressing really well with regards to my food stages, even (gently) tip-toeing ahead a little here and there, and haven't had issues with fluids or nausea or anything. And I've stalled (weight) for a week and a half right now, but I'm not worried. I injured my leg this week and can't exercise, so it is what it is. I'm curious what your doctor will say and how it may differ from what mine said. Either way, I hope your x-ray/appt goes well! Keep us posted. -
Okay....the set point is reduced with surgery, so yes, it's easier to lose weight in the beginning. This is why it's called the honeymoon phase. Easy peasy...but then you get on in time and you have to work it, just as any other person who manages their weight...but the catch is...you've developed great eating habits, better foods in your diet, and you are working out, whether it's just a simple walk a day or going to the gym and lifting, or whatever workout you want to do. Now, if you're eating 1200 calories a day to lose weight on your own...that's WAY TOO LOW. Please believe me, I did that, so do the numerous others who did it, and guess what...you have a rough patch and you start eating back the way you did, and WHAM! It gets piled back on and more! So, please please also believe me when I say, you can gain weight eating too low. I did this. Not because I was on some kind of diet, just because I didn't eat. When I did eat, the body was saying "hey, you didn't feed me enough food, so I'm going to hang on to every calorie you've just eaten, especially the fat and store it." My doc got on to me for this!!! So, education is key. Sometimes you have to figure out how the body actually works and figure out what you need to do. So, I entered in your stats in this calculator. I don't know your age (but I put in 30) and I don't know your activity level (so I put in light 1-3 times a week). Your body, at these stats, is supposed to be getting about 1697 calories a day to lose at a 15% deficit. When you lose, you revisit the calculator and get your new numbers. When you meet goal, revisit, and you'll have a general idea of how many calories you'll be eating to maintain. Now, I wish I had the discipline to have done this in the beginning without wls, but I needed to forced, per se, to learn better eating and change my lifestyle (I'm now plant based/vegan/vegetarian-like); I was also at a higher BMI and nearing getting complications due to my age/lifestyle then. I've always enjoyed working out, so that wasn't an issue for me. I'm at 40 lbs from my goal...and when I reach it, for my future stats, I'll be eating approximately 2400 calories a day. Sounds like a lot right? But my body will need it for the amount of energy it puts out. Check out the calculator and check out this website, if you plan to do it on your own. http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/
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I am extremely scared of the possibility of leaks and freaked out for a full day after taking that bite of an egg, worried I would cause complications. Trust me, I am taking it very seriously.
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Hi Elaine, sorry I didn't respond sooner. I didn't see your question until now. For some reason, doctors don't talk about the Loop DS that much. It may be because they don't perform the surgery. It is considered experimental by some doctors & insurance companies although it has been around for a while. The Loop DS wasn't in my binder either. My doctor told me about it and thought that it would be the best option for me. We discussed the pros and cons and I agreed with him. It is the duodenal switch, but a modified version. You will have a single anastomosis rather than two. What I liked about it was the fact that you don't have to take as much medicine as the normal ds. I take medicine 5 times a day, but it's only a total 7 or 8 pills to take over that time. There are also supposed to be fewer complications and malnutrition risks than the regular ds. There is a thread for it in the duodenal switch forum. Someone else may be able to direct you to more information about the surgery. Right now I'm on week 4 of a 6 week liquid diet. My surgery is February 26th. From reading different messages on this site, my surgical team is a bit more strict than others. I'm allowed a protein drink, water, G2, or certain raw veggies. I'm like you, my goal is 170 or 180. Are you just getting started on your pre-op journey?
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DaVinci robotic surgery
Engelyn replied to KCgirl061's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My sleeve was done with this robot. All positive from me. Amazing tech! Incisions are very small and healing really well, no complications, and the surgery itself was very quick. I've heard that you should ask your surgeon how many procedures he/she has done with the robot to make sure that they are well experienced using it. -
What is a average price for the sleeve if you don't have insurance?
Clementine Sky replied to Elizabeth 06388's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hope she can have the bill sorted out so that she ends up being responsible just for the amount she expected to pay. What a frustrating ordeal. If you were planning on having surgery at the same hospital I can definitely understand why you'd consider canceling. I had a really positive experience with Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana in August of 2015, and am relieved that I wasn't burdened with bills from it. I paid $4200 up front, which included two nights in the clinic and two in the Marriott. My endocrinologist agreed in advance to provide follow-up care once I was back in LA. I had no complications, and exceeded my goals. -
Hey so I’ve been healing really well. I was sleeved 2/2 and I haven’t had any complications besides gas. I started walking immediately after surgery and had my first bm two days after surgery(sorry tmi!) It’s great overall, but I can already hold down liquids and my protein shakes. I even had a small bite of an egg and was fine. I’m a little worried because of how easy it is for me to get my fluids in. I have also been feeling hungry very often. I just don’t want to mess up and not lose weight. I start to feel full after about 3-4 oz and then I stop for a few minutes and am able to drink again. But I’ve read a lot that many can’t even drink a lot after surgery?? Is this normal?? Looking for any support buddies!!
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What is a average price for the sleeve if you don't have insurance?
Creekimp13 replied to Elizabeth 06388's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Looking at my claims at my insurance site (Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan), have the actual bills in front of me. Billed cost for the hosptial, OR, surgical supplies, staff, recovery room, room and nursing care $47,290. My Surgeon $11,913 Anesthesiologist $2,560 Bunch of other stuff under $1000 each, pathology, etc. About $65,000 in total. My first quote was low. Was a center for excellence and a major trauma hospital affiliated with one of the best research hospitals in the nation. They perform over 300 bariatric procedures per year and have one of the lowest rates in the region for complications. They have a 24/7 hotline for bariatric patients 365 days a year. Bigger price tag, but I enjoyed the confidence of statistically better outcomes....and the knowledge that I had access to the best talent in the field in case anything went wrong. My insurance was excellent. Was out of pocket less than $2000. -
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! So sorry to hear of your complications but very happy to see that you are doing better!!! I wish you a speedy recovery!!! Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app
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What is a average price for the sleeve if you don't have insurance?
Elizabeth 06388 replied to Elizabeth 06388's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
She had no complications and just stayed over night. If they say it's correct I will be putting a stop on mine ! Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Hey! My name is alex! I’m post op VSG as of Jan 22nd. I’ve lost 20 pounds already! I’m a pretty unique case. Before the surgery I was given a shot of blood thinner. In this procedure they also take a liver biopsy. The surgery went perfect, there were no complications; until I got into recovery. The mix of the blood thinner and the pain medication they administered had caused internal bleeding to start. Being admitted into the ICU, I was given 3 blood transfusions, my hemoglobin kept dropping, but they didn’t have an exact answer for me and my family. The doctors believed I was bleeding from my staple line on my stomach, which was true as well, but not to the amount tests results were showing. I was having an overwhelming amount of pain in my right side but it wasn’t until the day before I was released they did a CT scan to find a 10 inch hematoma on my liver. What was supposed to be a 3 day stay turned into a week with much stress. I have been told I am a very rare case, my surgeon even told me he had never seen this in his years of work. But I’m doing good, the pain can get pretty bad sometimes but it’s all working out. Hope to meet some cool friends in here!
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Centers of Excellence
Creekimp13 replied to kakatlady612's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
OK...Bariatric Centers of Excellence are an American thing.....because they are accredited by two American organizations, one of which is the American Society of Metabolic Surgeons...the other is the Surgical Review Corporation. To qualify, hospitals have to do 140 bariatric procedures per year, and staff has to have extra training in bariatric surgery complications, sensitivity training for bariatric patients, nutrition and post op care, and safely moving bariatric patients. Their accreditation signifies a level of excellence in the field of bariatric medicine. There are currently 778 Bariatric Centers of Excellence in the US. -
What is a average price for the sleeve if you don't have insurance?
Clementine Sky replied to Elizabeth 06388's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I do have insurance but did not meet their eligibility requirements because my BMI was too "low", so I went the self-pay route. The highest quote was $35,000 for a surgeon in Beverly Hills. The quotes from other local surgeons ranged from $29,000 to $32,000, and had a one night stay in the hospital or clinic. I ended up going to reputable surgeon in Tijuana for a fraction of the cost, and two nights. $85,000 is astronomical, but I'm not surprised by outrageous medical bills anymore. My husband is a young physician and has had patients show him bills that are insane, but he has limited control over them. I'd definitely look at an itemized bill. Unless there were serious complications that required far beyond the typical surgery it shouldn't be anywhere close to that much. -
I'm pretty sure that's not what people are saying. They are saying that the main page is for those who are in a desperate place and joking/sarcasm can be misinterpreted. I'm not autistic and I know humor is needed. We are just saying that jokingly telling someone you eat 2 lbs of beef 3 weeks after surgery isn't really a "joke" if nobody knows you are joking and people take you serious. People can die from complications from this surgery. I guess if making a joke is more important than people living, than yeah, humor rates as the top priority here then...
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I had a head on collision with a semi in 1992. Broke both my wrists, ankles, knock out most of my teeth, compression injury to my heart, and severe trauma to my back. It took my 3 months to walk with a walker and another year to walk unaided. I had rotator cuff surgery and bone spur removal on my collar bone in 2007. The recovery from the rotator cuff and collar bone were the worse pain I have ever felt. Coughing or sneezing would reduce me to a gibbering, sobbing mess. It was truly incredibly painful. I cannot tell you if it was the removal or bone spurs or the cleaning of the rotator cuff that caused the pain. However, I will say that it was totally worth it. That shoulder is now my good one. Follow their PT instructions to the letter! I was off work for 8 weeks. Exercise was not even a consideration for me. The pain was far and away too much. Now, before you become frightened. A very good friend of mine owns a garage and he is a master mechanic. He had rotator cuff surgery and his bicep reattached. Similar to my surgery but muscle complication instead of bone. His surgery was on a Friday, the following Wednesday he was back at work using just one arm and not taking pain killers. EIther he is a freak of nature or I am an incredible wuss.
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After safely driving all over Mexico for a month last year and experiencing excellent healthcare and a warm and friendly culture for myself, I would feel very comfortable going there for surgery and saving loads of money. Fortunately my RNY in 2003 was covered nearly 100% by my insurance company and I did not have to go through the red tape of supervised 6-mos diets, psychiatric evaluations, and nutrition counseling. But I have a close family member whose insurance does not cover WLS. We are considering the gastric sleeve and if and when he decides to go through with it then we will travel to MX for surgery. The gastric sleeve is in fact a fairly straightforward surgery and the cost in MX can be as little as 10% of the cost in the USA. According to the ASMBS it has less early complications than the DS or RNY. I don't see any data on long term complications but I am sure it does not carry the risk of nutritional deficiencies as the DS and RNY. I would love to hear the real life experience of people who have had the gastric sleeve in MX. Thank you.
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Update 16 months out, down 100lbs! (photos)
thisisthenewme posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hello, I haven’t posted an update in awhile. I’m down 100lbs and have basically been able to maintain since my lower body lift in August! RYN - Oct 2016 - 292 LBL - Aug 2017 - 197 Today 191lbs Everything has come pretty easily to me and no complications! I don’t exercise very much, just keep busy with my son and try to walk on treadmill 1-2 times a week, some ab work and push-ups here and there. I want to maintain at 185, so I’m back to logging food and watching things a little closer. But can’t believe how far I’ve come. Planning another round of plastic surgery probably for April - revision to upper tummy with breast lift as well as a small arm and thigh lift. Would also like some fat transfer to butt! Have my consult in two weeks.
