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Tongue sores and low energy
sondra2368 replied to sondra2368's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm taking the Bariatric Vitamines that melt in your mouth. I'm also eating small amounts of Jello at a time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I love Flintstones. Sadly, however, they don't begin to meet the needs of post-bariatric surgery patients. I urge anyone using them post surgery to make sure they supplement with all that's missing.
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I'm nine weeks post op and I decided that I'm ready to get into the gym. So, I go into the gym yesterday to find that my membership had lapsed. The young lady behind the counter renewed it with no problem and off I was to the treadmill. I used to do 30 minutes at 2.5 MPH with a 6 incline. I never ran just walked. Well, I started out with 45 minutes at 4MPH and I incorporated jogging into my routine. I couldn't jog with the extra weight but now, my breathing is better and my legs don't hurt. After the treadmill I started slowly on different weight machines so I can eventually build up my muscle mass. In the past after the treadmill I had no energy to even look at the weight area of the gym. I'm hoping to expand on the golden ticket I was given by eating right and finally incorporating a steady routine of exercise. If anyone has any workout tips for a senior please feel free in commenting.
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@TheRealMeIsHere! It was hard to switch over from bariatric weight loss mode at first. I had to get my mind to accept that weight gain with muscle mass is ok. My goal is healthy. I'm in a female weight lifting class and loving it. You many be over training working out at 7 days a week. You don't want to burn muscle. To build muscle strength, days of rest between is needed. The muscle actually builds on your days of rest...See link http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/dimaggio12.htm
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Where did you get your multivitamin?
terry1118 replied to jens1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I bought Flintstones Complete from Walmart. Last week CVS had "buy one get one free" on Nature Made vitamins. I bought out all the B-12 Sublingual from three local CVS stores. I found the Celebrate Calcium Citrate with vitamin D chewables at Faunce Corner Nutrition in North Dartmouth MA,(which they had in several flavors). They have a fair selection of bariatric products in addition to workout and diet suppliments. They also have unflavored whey protein isolate that I want to try adding to soups after surgery. They do online sales too. -
Does anyone totally regret this surgery? why?
gpmed replied to Marie Car's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm nine days post-op and I've not reached the point where I'd say "oh yes, I'd do it all over again for sure!" But that makes complete sense to me. Right after surgery you're the most miserable and have the least amount of reward. Down the road, you feel much better physically and experience much greater reward (weight loss). I'd never had any kind of surgery or been in the hospital for any reason. This may sound overly dramatic to some, but I feel like I went through hell and back in the hospital. Lots of pain and I had a reaction to something that made me itch so badly all over my body I wanted to just skin myself. It's been so much better since then, but I've still had some rough moments. I know one day it will be worth it, when I'm fully healed, the weight is off and I'm living life with renewed vigor. -
CALLING ALL OF DR, JAMIE PONCE DE, LEON'S PATIENTS!
BackToBeautiful replied to BackToBeautiful's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Thank you scrubce ☺ I have already paid my deposit with Dr, Garcia at Tijuana Bariatrics. There are so many to choose from. Dr Ponce looks to great, its just his price is a little higher. Atalia is my coordinator. -
Hi to all fellow UK sleevers
chilo1 replied to YORKSHIRE GIRL ANGE's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Welcome on board Yorkshire Girl, you won't regret your journey at all! I had my op nearly 3 months ago here in Newcastle upon Tyne, had to self pay though, because I was last in priority list for the NHS so would have to wait for about 18 months. My surgeon, Mr Small (who also does the bariatrics for NHS Sunderland) was fantastic, as was the rest of his team. I too did the milk based diet, which was fine cause I love yogurth. My Dr said the same, a bit of fish or chicken would be fine if I was desperate, but in the end I stuck to the diet, was a bit hungry but I was so focused that it was fine. My consultant told me that my liver was "beautiful" that he had never seen a healthier and lovielr liver, so it was worth the hard work. I'm halfway to my target weight and very very happy. I wont recommend you to go on myfatsecret.com to track your calories, it's really helpful, the best of luck to you! -
Insurance/hospital Lap Band Confusion (please Help. I'm Baffled.)
SaucyBandster replied to Jeongbu's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you been to a Lapband seminar yet? Typically there is a bariatric coordinator and it's their daily routine of working with insurance companies and knowing the in's and out's and pitfalls, etc... I would recommend attending one of if you already have a surgeon in mind, they usually have mandatory consults or seminars they hold which are very helpful. They definitely got the ball rolling for me. I am going on my 3rd (3 out of 3) supervised monthly weigh in's with my PCP and had my psyche eval last week. One more Dr's appt and I am then submitted to insurance. From there, once approved, the surgeons office will schedule my surgery date and guide me on my EKG, Chest X-Ray and Labwork appts. Good Luck! -
I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengthens "me"!!
shrcumm posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Everything you go through Is and Always will be Temporary!! Subject to Change, Depending on How You Look At the Situation!!! If You have Belief and have Faith that Your Issue is Not Spiritual but Carnal: Worldly!! Then You Know that You Need to Renew Your Mind Your Thinking!!! Once You see the Situation as Worldly Not the Life You Want Then You Change It!!! Philippians 4:13: I can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengthens Me!!! -
Rockwood Bariatic- Spokane, WA
naturegirl replied to naturegirl's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I had my surgery with Dr. Rawlin's a week ago. Didn't have much interaction with him prior to the surgery; only the initial meeting in May. At the time he had a student with him so I met with both the student and him. He seemed nice and reassuring when I asked day of surgery questions. Of the three physicians in the office, DH had Dr.Spitz, and a friend had her surgery with Dr. Bright on Monday. My interaction with Dr. Spitz as the spouse of a patient was good. He kept me in the loop while in the waiting area for DHs surgery, and then for a recovery room to come available. As for Deaconess, their nursing staff varies. The nursing staff that was on duty during my surgery was different then those on DHs surgery. Mixed reviews there. As for the recovery rooms, there are 4 bariatric rooms on the floor and there is no guarantee that you'll get one. I had a cramped recovery room. No recliner to sit/sleep in like in the spacious room DH had. Had to repeatedly request a cot for DH to sleep in. I think the hospital staff assumed that he would just sleep on the limited floor space; especially as they had to search multiple floors for a cot. BTW, not everyone on the floor is there for bariatric surgery. -
Isopure leaves a film in my mouth
dust replied to mom2five's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
agreed. i bought a bunch from amazon and it's barely drinkable. it's a million times better than the bariatric advantage liquid protein elixir they have me on for the first couple of days. that stuff is incredibly nasty. shakes start tomorrow, and thats a lot better. -
Newbie from Austin, TX!!!
icyblufrz88 replied to MissWhitzel's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi I'm also new to WLS and live in Austin, TX. Looking at getting gastric bypass and working on talking to the staff at SW Bariatrics. Anyone have advice or suggestions regarding WLS & this location? Thanks Sent from my LG-H830 using the BariatricPal App -
I get a LOT of recipes from Pinterest. Type in the phase # or name ie:mushy or pureed or even bariatric diet and it will pull up plenty. Just be careful I always seem to fall down wormholes when I visit that site.
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I have BCBS IL I am waiting to here. I do have bariatric on my plan. My BMI is just at 40.5 so let keep our finger crossed.
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i actually posted this question on insurance board, but am hoping to get more responses on this one! i spoke with my bariatric clinic when i faxed them my insurance card which takes effect 1/1/07, and she said that she'll send in a request for payment. until then i just have to sit and wait for a response. this doesn't sound right to me! isn't this when i should be giving my insurance company all my ww weight books and all my other methods of weight loss that i've tried with no success? i just feel that this is precious time that's being wasted! she said they have to get the initial approval before i can go see the psychologist...which costs $800!!! i bout fell over!!! i guess what i'm wondering if i really do have to wait for a denial before i get a chance to show my insurance company what i've tried? seems like a run-around to me! hope to hear some insight on this! :help: :help: :help: :help: :help:
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So today I went back to my bariatric doctor for the first time in almost a year. Let me tell you, I was not looking forward to that and was a bit nervous. The last time I had went there I had a pretty bad experience with the nurse practioner, and decided not to go back. Since no one else would take me, and I am obviously filled too tight, I went back. It was a pretty good experience today. The nurse practioner who I hadnt liked is no longer there, which was a relief. Natalie, my new NP, asked why I was here, and was very considerate of my situation. I am 1lb heavier than I was when I got the surgery (which is 4.5lbs less than I was 2 weeks ago! ) but Im taking that in stride. Im trying my best to measure my food, and chart my food. I bought an electronic scale today from bath and body works, and let me tell ya, I think it's gonna help! A coworker (and fellow bandster) challenged me to measure my food and stay between 6-8 ounces per meal, and I said GAME ON! We'll see if it helps (I think it will). I told myself if I lost 5 lbs in 2 weeks I will get my hair colored, and I really want that done. I dunno if 2.5lbs a week is too much, but we shall see. Wish me luck fellow bandsters, Im trying to do this right now.
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Hi Baileym, I originally saw my PCP in June 2003 to "talk" about weight. I wanted to get a feel for his thoughts on WLS (all types) and to also request a referral to a nutritionist. I was hoping that someone could test for my true basil metabolic rate because I swear I have stunted my metabolism from so many years of yo-yo dieting. Anyway, he referred me to a dietician and I was a bit miffed, but I went anyway. I ended up sharing ideas with her and teaching her a few things about foods I currently eat that are high Fiber, low fat, etc. She taught me absolutely nothing and I think she realized that. During my last visit we spoke about WLS and she encouraged me to go back and talk to my PCP. She thought I would be an ideal candidate for Lap-Band and my Medical Group had recently contracted with a Bariatric clinic, so she thought he would be more receptive than when I originally spoke to him. By this time it almost November, so I did some research on the Bariatric clinic and attended their informational seminar. That night they gave me a bunch of paperwork to fill out; over the next week I filled that out and met with my PCP. He put in the referral request on Nov 4th and I was approved to meet with the surgeon less than 2 weeks later. I met with the surgeon and she submitted the request for insurance approval back to my PCP and I was approved for surgery just after Christmas. If you are interested in a “generic copy” of my WL Resume, provide your email address or email me at sassaay1@yahoo.com and I will forward you a copy. Hope this information is helpful.
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When I attended my orientation, the bariatric coordinator explained that we would have to choose between the two and we pick them. The Dr uses both and it's up to the patient. I have been running searches but to no avail. When they passed both around the room, the differences that stood out to me were the way the band inflates. The Lap Band has sectioned pieces on the ring and the Realize has one continuous band (non perforated) if that makes any sense. My question is - Did others have options between the two? Are there pros and cons to each? Are they the same in results? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
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I have been talking the adult gummy vitamins that are sold at Costco and have had no problem. Costco also sells a chocolate chewable calcium supplement that seems much like the one sold at Bariatric Eating for about 20% of the price.
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Houston, Tx Surgeons- Help please!
jennaleigh1992 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Im located in beaumont texas but im willing and wanting to get my surgery in houston. I have BCBS ins. but im near positive my plan does not cover bariatric surgery. I am ready to do self pay with cash. Please help me find a surgeon near houston who is reasonable with price and is great! Any advice will help! Thank you!! -
Well I have my psych eval on Thursday the 24th that the bariatric surgeon requires. Now my insurance company doesnt require this stuff..but I just was able to make an appt to get in to talk to my PCP about seeing if he would recommend the surgery as well. I also called my ob/gyn that diagnosis me with PCOS and Insulin resistance to write a letter also. So I'm covering all my basis before I send this in to the bariatric surgeon along with my packet they want me to fill out about my medical history etc to get a consult. I'm making sure there wont be any question of me getting this surgery. That way the insurance company has no problems seeing that I have issues and need this surgery. My PCP has seen me more times than I can count about having chronic bronchitis and just being sick all the time and my asthma getting worse. I am also quitting smoking...I'm down to 4 cigs a day. Mostly at work and on the drive home. Of course you realize with quitting smoking I'm gonna gain more weight...which will also help with the surgery not that I really need any with being over 250 now and only 5'5! So whatcha think..have I missed anything that might be required?? My insurance co and the surgeon dont require the 6 month weight loss program...just lots of diet history with the packet you send in. Is there anything else that I havent thought of yet? :rolleyes2:
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United Healthcare History/Requirements
BadWolfGirl replied to Deemarie1221's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I have UHC but through a different company obviously. I worked with a Bariatric Center of Excellence where I live. I need 6 months of consecutive doctor visits where I was weighed and we discussed my weight and health concerns. for me, this was not difficult because I was suffering from severe stomach issues, including gastroparesis, which is why I was recommended for the surgery in the first place. I had also had consecutive visits with a endocrinologist for my PCOS. They did not require the 6 months to be from the date of, but could also be backtracked. In your case since you may not have this history, you may need to start from the beginning. But 6 months is not bad and it goes very quickly trust me. UHC also required three consecutive months of visiting with the nutritionist. This can be done in tandem I believe with the 6 months of doctor visits. You need to show that you can change your habits and lose weight during this time with the nutritionist. they also require that you meet with a psychologist to evaluate if you're mentally healthy enough for this surgery and the life changes it will bring. I did have to deal with Optum as well on their side, and never had an issue. I had to speak with a nurse for a few months and she would keep up on where I was, let me know where the process was on their end, and they did some follow-up post surgery. I really had no problem with them at all. They were very nice. All in all my process was very smooth, I had no issues getting approved, and it went quickly. I am not sure if part of that was because of how well the bariatric center was run, but I am very pleased with both United healthcare and my center. I did have to pay some out of pocket for vitamins and some hospital copay, but it was under $500. I hope this answers your question as best as I can, I realize that the insurance coverage may be different depending on the company and the program. But if you have any other questions let me know. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk -
Anyone travelled long haul for surgery ie. Australia - Mexico?
pandashazz replied to pandashazz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone very much for the feedback. The price in Mexico was $4500 and flights are about $1600 return. That includes 2 nights in hospital and 2 nights in a hotel, airport transfers and all the leak tests and pre-op tests. There seems to be many Americans going over the border for that surgery so they do have a lot of experience, however, it is Mexico and doesn't evoke images of surgical cleanliness. I was also looking at Thailand as I know they are very well known for excellent cosmetic surgery but haven't heard too much about bariatrics, and their hospitals are amazing. Stevie07, can you let me know the contact details of where you are going and any internet links/info please. And if anyone else has any info for Thailand that would be greatly appreciated, the more info for an informed choice the better. Sorry but I can't figure out how to reply to individual messages! -
My medicaid is with deductible. when the bariatric doctors office sent it in my card was active but by the time medicaid got it and answered me back it was denied because my card of INACTIVE. they only activate it one month at a time depending on deductible and when u submit a bill to them as per amount . anywho, my case worker apparently is not familiar how it works and is not co operating with me she keeps arguing with me, . Should i call medicaid it self instead of the branch to make my card active??? helpppppppppp
