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Josh ~ Prior to surgery (I am almost five months post op) I heard many mixed things on Chantix, and decided to try it. I was very successful with it and quit smoking on day nine of being on Chantix. I will say it came along with side effects like very hard time sleeping, and nightmares but I found it well worth it. If you start to pick up the bad habit after surgery then Chantix will not work as post op bariatric patients usually can't consume enough food to take the medication. Hope this helped and best of luck to you! :-)
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Hey there. I am new here and not sure about posting but I feel like I am all alone. I had surgery 10 years ago, I didn’t ever lose that much weight with it and ended up getting sick and not being able to keep up with my running which I miss more than anything. Anyway, I am 20 lbs over the weight I was before my surgery. I am always so tired and I could sleep anywhere at anytime, although the test said I didn’t have sleep apnea. My BMI is a shameful 45. I wasn’t sure who to contact so I contacted my Bariatric Doctor’s office. I am unable to go to the one that originally did my surgery. I’ve been dealing with a NP (which I really adore) that told me no to a revision, but she’s put me on phentramine and they don’t even give me energy and I never had a problem with over eating I have a problem with forgetting to eat 🙄 All of my pills I have to take now makes me sick, I feel nauseous all of the time, zero energy. I have been checked for depression (of course vitamin levels) I take those even though they make me nauseous. This dr is 3 hours a way we’ve only been able to do telemed visits. I would like another opinion but I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes and get in trouble with dr shopping or have anyone mad. I wasn’t sure if people start out with their PCP or surgeon. sorry I rambled I’m nervous and so confused! Idk where in the world to go from here. Lol thanks for listening to me.
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Protein shakes and food source protein
yami17leth replied to mmy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My dietician recommended buying from unjury.com. She gave me some samples and I liked it. I made my first order last night. They have chicken flavor Protein powder to make broth/soups, supplements, and different flavors of protein powders. This websites sells stuff for people who either are interested in or had bariatric surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Band Vs. Sleeve - Freaked Out...
SashaWLS replied to SashaWLS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The surgeon is Dr Fielding at NYU in ny... He's supposedly one of the world leaders in all bariatric surgeries... For him it's a numbers game. Having a leak is HORRIBLE and possibly fatal, and the band has nearly equal weight loss over a 5 year period... I don't know, I'm really upset. -
Wish They Would Come Out With Something New Besides Sleeve.
azquilter92 replied to betterthanbefore's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There an article recently in our local paper,had to do with one of our hospitals now doing bariatric surgeries. One of the lines in the opening paragraph said" because no one can diet forever".which when you think about it is so very true,thats why alot of plans dont work. -
Wish They Would Come Out With Something New Besides Sleeve.
azquilter92 replied to betterthanbefore's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There was an article recently in our local paper,had to do with one of our hospitals now doing bariatric surgeries. One of the lines in the opening paragraph said" because no one can diet forever".which when you think about it is so very true,thats why alot of plans dont work. -
Anthem BCBS (in Missouri) - Insurance requirements
Snapple replied to KatallacStrong's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Anthem BC/BS in MO and they would not cover any bariatric procedures under my policy. -
Cellulitis: Has Anyone Else Developed This Post-op?
wantobeskinny posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey Everyone, It seems that I have developed Cellulitis on my face... it started about 3ish weeks post-op. It is a bacterial infection of the skin, which can show up in different places on the body. It is very painful... Kinda like a whole bunch of fire ants bit me on the face, red, warm, itchy, swollen, oozing (gross!). It is really terrible. I went to the Doctor (not Bariatric) and they gave me some antibiotics about five days ago. I thought it was getting better, but today it has flared up again pretty badly. Has anyone else developed Cellulitis after surgery? Should I contact the Bariatric surgeon? Do you know how long it takes to heal? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks! -
Banded 2/2013, lost 85lbs, Help needed to stay on track!
LeeB1946 replied to Kped's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Banded about the same time as you. 2/19/13 and down 90, but have slowed to 7 pounds in 3 months. Not letting it get me down though. If you have support groups in your area, attend, attend, attend as if you life depended on it! Overeaters Anonymous and other programs have helped many surgery patients. Maybe if you have a support group through your hospital you can volunteer to be a speaker for groups of new people seeking bariatric surgery. I did that last week and feel like a new person. Will speak again next month at the Seattle hospital. Good luck and keep on going. -
Are you sure you want to do this?
Boldilocks replied to Everything's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I probably wouldn;t have said much as I avoid confrontation like the plague - but would have felt plenty. Was she a nurse affiliated with your surgeon's office, or does she work in the bariatric ward at the hospital? I'm hoping that maybe she was a general ward nurse and just really doesn't get it. Patients lose weight on the pre-op diet because they have a clear goal in sight, and know that it is very short term. It is rather idiotic to be surprised at someone who has lost weight on an extremely low calorie diet. Duh. But it could not be sustained in any viable or healthy way. I was considered low BMI for this surgery too - I just about squeaked through qualification with my co-morbidities. Yes, I did get people who were surprised at what I was doing and told me that I didn't need it. Oh, but I really did. 20 years of health problems that started as low-key but became harder to ignore with every passing year dictated that I do this now, or do it later when I am even heavier and more at risk. It really isn't up to a nurse to be gossipy and nosy about your health situation and the private battles you have fought. Hugs to you. -
Fee - if you look for a NUT on your own, make sure they know the guidelines for bariatric patients. It's different than any Joe schmo walking in off the street. If you surgeon cannot refer you to one, maybe call a bariatric surgeon around your area & see if they have one there. Explain your situation. Since you're self pay, they may let you get nutritional counseling, independent of anything else they offer. Just a thought
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Binge eating... pre op
VSGAnn2014 replied to Julie_vsg_053116's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Nor did my pre-op classes help me with those issues either. I don't suffer from binge-eating. But I have (like many others here) struggled with using food to medicate myself and, frankly, just having some horrifically bad habits. Not to mention eating mindlessly and just not paying enough attention to what I was putting in my mouth. Honestly, my worst triggers for overeating were boredom, procrastination, and daily low-level chronic stress. But everyone's triggers and everyone's overeating issues aren't the same. What matters to you is what your issues / triggers are. And that you learn new ways to deal with whatever underlies your overeating problems. I sought out a good therapist who had considerable experience working with bariatric patients. I've been seeing him for two years now. I started working with him a few months pre-op. There are good ones out there. You may have to hunt a bit to find one you mesh with. But they can be a great resource and make a lot of difference in your long-term success. Best wishes to you. -
In Need of Lap Band Surgery
Mystyblu replied to ddsgrammy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
ddsgrammy I looked around on the MediCal web site. If you type Bariatric in the search it pops up a few places that do the surgery I am sure if you call them they might accept MediCal. You can always call and see. http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov/ Hope that helps Good luck -
Before being sleeved by Baja Bariatrics
sherry24184 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: sherry24184
I knew I was overweight but WOW why didn't/couldn't I have done anything. You get so closed that you give up! Thank God that I woke up and found Baja Bariatrics and Dr. Illan and Omar. My family and new family have been a wonder support team!!! -
LapBand being Removed, Deciding Sleeve or Bypass
JLondon11 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi all, I am having my lapband removed after 11 years for acid re-flux issues while sleeping, my GI and my Bariatric Doc both recommend Gastric Bypass because of the sleeve issues with reflux but I am so afraid of dumping and the side effects. My mom had bypass over 10 years ago and still has to go to the bathroom for LONG periods of time after almost every meal. After being on lapband and experiencing the purge, I don't ever want to deal with ANOTHER embarrassing side effect, and my reflux issues now are exacerbated by my lapband so once that is out, I am hoping the reflux will not get worse. I am at 195lbs and still want to lose 30 lbs or so. How bad is dumping for regular people? How bad is the reflux for those on the sleeve, I really need to decide, all thoughts are appreciated. -
Just Got My Surgery Date!! 8/23
lucie159 replied to Jason Can Do it!'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got banded on 8-1-12. I understand your excitement and nervousness about the insurance. I have been trying off and on for 20 years to get some kind of bariatric surgery. I found out in April that the Cigna my company paid for this year would cover it. So I was in a crunch to get the approval and all the testing and jump through all of the hoops before they changed it again the end of August! haha. But its mine now and they can't take it away from me!!! The surgery went great, but then if you want this and need this as badly as I did, anything short of excruciating pain would be worth it!!! I am only 4 days post op and I can feel the differences already. My skin feels looser and my face looks different already. I have to lose 170 lbs to reach my goal weight. I feel better already. Good luck on your surgery, keep us updated. I'm so excited for you! -
my dr. has only done 6 sleeves...is that a concern??
NY Lou replied to NY Lou's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thanks to everyone for their replies and input. my dr has not done any ds (which the first part is the sleeve). so his 6 sleeves done is all hes done. i definitely have had many conversations with him about the procedure and my concerns, and i am confident in his ability as a surgeon or i wouldnt of chosen him. of course i would of wished he had done more sleeves, but out of the insurance list i had to chose from (about 25 drs), only a handful had done sleeves at all. and as i stated, my dr had the most of anyone on that list with 6. i actually didnt chose him because of his 6 sleeves done, but i chose him because he seemed the most qualifed surgeon on the list out of the ones who had done sleeves with 100's of rny's and lapbands. and also he is working out of a well known ny hospital recognized for their excellence in bariatrics. the hospital, st lukes hospital in ny is also a major research center on bariatrics surgery too. i feel like im in good hands, and honestly, i couldnt afford to self pay right now, at least not in the states. so im kind of locked in to trying to find the best option that my insurance will cover. if i had to self pay, i would probably go to mexico to dr aceves as he seems to be very qualified as a surgeon and the price for going out of the u.s. makes a big difference. ill keep hoping for the best and hopefully it will all turn out ok. my first big step is meeting with my dr on june 30 (only 12 days away) and thats my final visit before he submits everything to the insurance. take care everyone and thanks again. -
my dr. has only done 6 sleeves...is that a concern??
pcindy replied to NY Lou's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Lou. I read your story and you've really been through the ringer. I know I wouldn't be able to afford this surgery out-of-pocket, but 6 sleeves does not make for a good experience level. I know that a lot of people on this site go far away (Mexico etc...) for their surgeries. I would not want to be so far away from my surgeon. I'm lucky to have an experienced local surgeon who accepts my insurance- a sort of trifecta. It appears that you may need to give up one of those 3 things- insurance coverage, proximity, or experience. That's a really tough call that I don't envy. One thought is this: ask your surgeon who trained him in VSG, and ask if that doctor would be willing to be present in the OR. Also, ask your surgeon detailed questions about his technique, such as: size of bougie, method of closure (my bariatric practice has had zero instances of leaks b/c they over-sew the staple line, and then glue on top of that), etc... Ask if you can talk with other patients (do they run an ongoing support group?). Ask if they do a pre-op liquid diet (a responsible and conservative approach that reduces liver size and density, and evaluates patient ability and commitment to following critical liquid post-op diet). It's nice to have a surgeon with a good long successful track record in a procedure, but on the other hand, he's doesn't sound new at all to bariatric surgery, and VSG is less complicated than bypass. Just don't be afraid to ask ask ask. It's your body and your right. Good luck with this tough decision and hang in there! -
Hi everyone. I just joined the forum because I'm going out of my mind thinking about my upcoming surgery. I have been looking into weight loss surgery for the better part of eight years, with every issue life can throw at me popping up along the way. Then, all of a sudden, in the space of two or so months, every roadblock seems to fall away, and the team at the University of Chicago has offered me a date in less than two weeks for the DS procedure. I am such a combination of excited and scared, motivated and freaking out! It's hard to describe, but I know many of you have experienced the same thing. I am having weight loss surgery because I would like to avoid the many problems lurking around in my gene pool (diabetes, MS, blindness, etc.) and I would like to live a long and happy life. But I feel like I had convinced myself that it would never happen, and now that it is happening so fast, it's so thrilling and scary at the same time! I'd love it if any of you could share any stories you might have relating to your pre-surgery experience. I'd also appreciate any advice. I've got all my vitamins ordered (from Bariatric Advantage) and I've got all of my pre-op requirements done as well.
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Kansas City lesbian, gay, bi, trans bariatric group
kclgbtbariatric posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This support group is for the KC area LGBT community offer support bariatric surgery patients. This is a safe place to share motivation, encouragement, recipes, and exercise tips. kclgbtbariatric@yahoo.com . We’re on FACEBOOK! 2-20-10 11:00am to 12:30pm Meeting place: Antioch Library 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway Merriam, Kan. 66202 -
So, I'm in my 9th week, and I noticed I'm eating about 6 oz a meal. I wrote my NUT and she told me 4 meals at 6 oz a day. No snacking, nothing else. I have been seeing another nutritionist (not a bariatric specialist, but still very good..), and she tells me I have to have SOME kind of snack in between...mainly to keep blood sugar stable (I'm not diabetic, but still...). I find I still get hungry after about an hour of my meals. Now, I'm afraid to eat anything else! I've been stalled at the same weight for about 2 weeks, and I don't know if that is why, or if it's just typical stall... Is there anyone else who feels this way? I feel like I'm eating so much and that I'm much more hungry than most Please tell me I'm not alone?
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Tshine01 I'm just curious where you are at now. Has a date been set yet for your surgery? Are you still going strong with your pre surgery plan? Talk to us lady! I hope and pray all is well with you. Don't you dare lose your resolve during this long wait! My conspiracy theorist part of me can't help but wonder if insurance companies torture bariatric patients with this long wait hoping they'll give up the dream of normal weight. Don'tcha dare do it!
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Hello Everyone - I'm one year 3 months post op, and I've probably had depression most of my life. I've never tried any medication to deal with my depression, just "suffered through it" most of my life. I decided recently that enough is enough and informed my PCP that I wanted to try meds. She prescribed Prozac. Anyone have any experiences post-op dealing with Prozac or any other antidepressants? I know most people are looking to come off meds after bariatric surgery - not go ON them.
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I love love Bariatric Advantage's calcium citrate chews ..lemon and chocolate are my faves.
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Any other bakers out there? Have any healthy recipes to share? Have any tips or tricks to turn your favorite recipes into healthier, bariatric-friendly goodness? I went Apple picking yesterday and made a big batch of Apple cinnamon bread and banana bread yesterday. Looking for more recipes. Dinners too! We only eat chicken, tuna or turkey, and get bored of the same recipes.
