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Where to start
BigSue replied to mariangel174@yahoo.com's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The BariatricPal store has some really affordable vitamins (FYI, most of the vitamins you can buy at regular stores don't have everything you need as a bariatric patient). Your surgeon probably wants you to take chewable vitamins for the first couple of months: https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/bariatric-vitamins/products/bariatricpal-multivitamin-one-day-bariatric-mixed-berry-chewable-45mg-iron?variant=28178713739341 I take these and I don't care for the taste (I'm 3 months out, so I'll be switching to the capsules once I run out of the chewables), but they're ok and the price is great. They probably have everything you need except calcium, unless you have a specific deficiency. Calcium needs to be taken separately from iron because calcium and iron interfere with each other, so you'll need a separate calcium citrate supplement (make sure it's calcium citrate -- most of the calcium supplements at regular stores are calcium carbonate). -
Barbaric? I think you mean bariatric, although barbaric might be a good descriptor! Sent from my SM-T710 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hi! Prior to Plastics I went to my primary to let her know what I was planning and loop her in! It didn't take much convincing since she was a fan of Plastics and had a BA herself (I absolutely ❤️ Doctors that you can bond with and treat you like a real person) My primary became my secondary touchstone for my Plastics journey, orfering labs or meds if necessary before and after surgery. My Plastic Surgeon and I were in constant communication and all of the early home follow ups were virtual & by phone call. If any true emergency arose, I would simply have needed to go to a local hospital. Easy. I could have also flown back to Miami for follow up at anytime if their was an unmanageable issue but I decided to wait (the initial wild uncertainty brought on by COVID) until May to follow up in person and go for round 2. Turns out that telehealth & virtual visits became standard for a lot of physicians this year (including my Bariatric Surgeon) so in retrospect I am comfortable with the way it was all handled. Hope that helped ❤️
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What are you doing to prepare?
ecugsplgrl replied to Kjfennell's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have surgery Tuesday. I have read books, Bariatric Mindset, Eat it up, gotten journals ready. I have some protein water, shakes, powder, soups, broth stocked. I have given up caffeine, sugar, focusing on lean protein and hydration. will pack my bag tomorrow and start prep Monday. -
Have you considered using a post surgerical binder? Here's one, but also check the BariatricPal store to see if they have something similar: https://www.amazon.com/StrictlyStability-Bariatric-Abdominal-Support-Compression/dp/B07NQ3LF1F/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=plus+size+abdominal+binder+post+surgery+women&qid=1602388759&sprefix=plus+size+ab&sr=8-11 Get well soon and Congratulations
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That's a question you'll have to ask your surgeon before you have the surgery. NSAIDs are not good to take after bariatric surgery because they can cause ulcers, but that is more important for gastric bypass patients than sleeve patients. Some doctors say it's ok for sleeve patients to take NSAIDs. Please ask your surgeon.
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That does not sound like anything normal at all and I would recommend going to urgent care at the very least, if not the actual ER. If you have a way of contacting your bariatric team on the weekend, you should most definitely do that. They may likely tell you to go to the ER, but getting their guidance would be a good first step. Hope that you feel better and can get some answers today!
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Anyone for August 2020
Napua replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Doing well. Surgery 8/28/20...Surgery site all healed. No dumping. Order food from Bariatric pal that gives me the small servings. Easy to take packets when traveling to another state for vacationing and to work. Very easy process for me. Doing light weights 2-3x for exercise regime. Spouse cooks his own meals and I eat my bariatricPal packets. No children at home. I feel much, much healthier. Size L to M with no problem. Tops and bottom L sizes are being donated. Shoes fit looser. Take my vitamins daily with no problem. Husband is supportive and loving with this process. Hope you all are doing good as well. -
Hello, I’m new Bariatric Pal. I’m going Monday for a consultation for Bariatric surgery. I’m hoping to get lots of advice from everyone.
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Getting rid of old/large clothes - too soon?
GreenTealael replied to LAJ23's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is it possible to donate them to the Bariatric program you went through? Someone in a different stage of their journey maybe able to use them. I tailored & donated clothes as soon as I couldn't fit them anymore. It was a liberating experience. -
Healthier, But Lonelier
tarotcardreader replied to kc892020's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey i think youre brave for sharing your story with most people. Thisll help other obese people To have hope that perhaps bariatric surgery will help them as well. People downplay that obesity kills. Better alive with unnatural anatomy then dead with no potential for improvement. As for dating i agree to find other activities but most people do like to eat. I once read soup is a good thing to order as a bariatric patient When out with others and most places seem to have it. Keep up the good fight! -
I’m from Australia but not from the Gold Coast. There’s a really good private FB group called ‘bariatric support Australia’ which has heaps of members from the Gold Coast. Would be worth checking it out.
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that's largely why I'm active on this and other bariatric forums. It's my support system...
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Was your Endo performed by your Bariatric Surgeon?
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Supplemental insurance coverage for complications
Motivated Monday posted a topic in Insurance & Financing
Hey there- I’m a lower BMI patient and do not meet my insurance criteria for coverage. Have decided to self pay at blossom Bariatrics. I have such fear over complications and my normal insurance not covering them bc they would be the result of an uncovered surgery. Does anyone know of any supplemental insurance coverage you can buy for this type of elective procedure? -
Painted in a corner--marriage issue
AlwaysCruising replied to Locken's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I think he is expressing fear, but not doing it in the best way for you to hear that. Note that I have no examples of him being abusive, only this statement, but this is my thought based on the statement above. And he isn’t wrong in his fear - there are very high rates of divorce (and addictive behavior for that matter) following Bariatric surgery. Fact. He would not likely know those stats, although he could, but his fear may be based on more reality than you or he realizes. I often note this to my patients in helping them come to a decision about Bariatric surgery. He seems to be doing something similar. People should be clear minded and have all the facts (not just the ones they are happy to consider). It is your decision, but what you do (positive or negative for you) does in fact effect him and vice versa. -
Anyone have a sleeve that was Low BMI?
Motivated Monday replied to Boymama's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Blossom Bariatrics in Las Vegas will move forward with BMI of 30. I’ve heard great things so fingers crossed! I’m paying $6800 + my flights. Scheduled for 11/25 😬. Excited and nervous all at the same time. -
When do you usually get a surgery date?
BigSue replied to Amanda Purser's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you haven't talked to your surgeon's office in a while, it might be a good idea to give them a call to let them know you're almost done with your 6-month weight loss and ask what you need to do to schedule the endo and psych eval. A lot of bariatric practices have a "patient navigator" who helps to coordinate that stuff. I had some concerns about my insurance coverage (mainly because I hadn't been to a doctor in almost 10 years, so I didn't have a documented weight history), but the surgeon was very familiar with my insurance requirements and said, "Don't worry, we'll get you covered," and they did! They do this for a living, so most of them are pretty good at dealing with insurance companies. -
I’m thankful that my body is teaching me to pause, listen, learn and renew. Thankful for this website and the lovely souls gathered to empower and encourage one another. Thankful for my sweet, gentle, strong, self confident, funny, tender, courageous, wise, spiritual and handsome hubby. Thirty years together and still crazy for each other.💖
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Having trouble getting surgery date!
mzayent replied to mzayent's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis and you are correct being on steroids was a contributing factor. My pulmonary doctor cleared me for surgery but by that time I was on steroids for so long I gained a lot of weight and put me out of bounds for BMI goal. I stopped taking my steroids at the beginning of this pandemic. I kind of stopped going to my bariatric appointments just tired of hearing no or I can’t. They replaced my nurse practitioner also so my new was the one that kind of created more obstacles for me. I’ve been depressed for awhile because I basically went through everything and a year plus later I still have no date and will probably have to start over. -
I am getting sleeved Oct 26 at Blossom in Vegas. Since quarantine and homeschooling my son I have become quite sedentary. I am concerned about the treadmill stress test before the surgery. Is it an easy stroll or a death march? Thank you.
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Favorite protein bars?
Alex Brecher replied to ChubRub's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The BariatricPal Store carries a huge selection of bariatric friendly protein bars at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-bars ! Here are some of the brands they carry: BariatricPal Built Bar Convenient Nutrition Detour Dive Bar Nutrition Epic HealthSmart Foods Keto Wise Kirkland Muscle Cheff One Brands Power Crunch Proti Diet Quest Nutrition -
My surgery was initially supposed to be in-patient, with two nights in a special bariatric wing of the hospital. Along comes Covid (second wave) and I'm in an out-patient surgery center with a night at the Hampton Inn with nurses in attendance to about 6 of us. I had an IV tied to my bedpost and no IV pain meds (darn it) but the nurses came every four hours to melt my oxycontin in a little warm water and make me drink it. I was walking but I really felt like crap!! I REALLY wished I was in my own home (although I wouldn't have had an IV...I'm not sure how much that helped) because I would have been in my own comfy bed. BUT, the next day, I went back to the surgeon to check the incisions and make sure that I was feeling okay before we took the 4 hour rife home, and I REALLY needed to someone to bring me my pain meds every four hours. So, if it was up to me, I would book the hotel and see how you feel. And I would make sure that you have someone prepared to give you your pain meds every four hours (or whatever your surgeon orders!)
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I had to have my surgery in a hospital 5 hours away due to the lack of bariatric surgeons where I live. I had to go by myself since my husband is unwell and can't travel. I took an Amtrak train and stayed in a hotel a half mile walk from the hospital. I walked in the day of surgery and then after discharge I took an Uber back to the hotel and stayed another night. The hospital tried to say I couldn't take an Uber but it was either that or walk back to the hotel since I was alone. They finally okayed that after some phone calls. As far as being alone in the hospital I actually prefer it. I like to be left alone and not have anyone hovering over me when I don't feel well. I love my hubby but I'm glad he wasn't there. Good luck, you'll be OK if you have to fly solo!
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Not sure what you're asking... Is the Bariatric Pal app safe? I'd guess so...? Depends on what you mean by "safe." If you don't want to use the app on your phone, you can always use the website instead. 😊
