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Weight gain before surgery
Lady Lap Band replied to deedee72's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I gained 2lbs before my surg. It did not delay anything and no one even said anything to me about it. -
Okay so I'm having the vsg surgery. My first Dr visit was in Feb. I'm on the 6 month plan before surgery so my insurance will pay. All the stories im reading pretty much says they had to lose weight within those 6 months to qualify for the surgery. Im 5'8 314 is it weird the Dr never said I had to lose weight? Sent from my N9518 using the BariatricPal App
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When, if ever, will it be safe for me to take Motrin? I started working out with weights, and my arms are killing me. Tylenol doesn't help. Thanks Doc!
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Just Getting Started
seniorsleever replied to nraeh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds like your husband is afraid of losing you. Maybe you could have your doctor call and talk to him about the dangers af NOT losing weight. Is your husband overweight as well? Maybe he is afraid you will try to get him to lose when he isn't ready to. Talk to your doctor about the problem and see if he can help. Good luck! -
I am just starting the process for the sleeve surgery. It has been recommended to me by my Dr. I am around 400 lbs +/-. I have no idea because I don't have a scales that goes that high. So far I am healthy other than I can not walk very much without getting winded or my back hurting. So when I go grocery shopping or whatever I have to lean on a cart to keep my back from hurting. Obviously, I don't shop much especially if it entails a lot of walking. I do not exercise either so I am pretty weak. I have my first seminar and Dr. appt on Jan. 13th. I have the support from everyone in my family with the exception of my husband. So far he is refusing to go to the seminar with me or to even be receptive to the idea of me having the surgery. In 40 years of being very happily married I have never gone against his wishes. I wonder if anyone else has met with this problem and how you handled it? I am not sure I am strong enough to go against him and get the surgery without his support. I had a hysterectomy about 4 1/2 years ago and they almost lost me on the table and I know that is what he is thinking now so I understand his situation. But if I don't do something fast about my weight I could die from a heart attack too. Anyway, if anyone has had this problem please let me know how you handled it.
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Usually most insurance companies will accept wt loss histories from Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, etc. I know my plan accepts them. Just call and ask them. They'll tell you. Or sometimes you can access the actual policy online. I can w/Carefirst BC/BS. But again, if you call and ask them, they will tell you what the policy says. And I'm w/you regarding the weight gain from pregnancy. I can't wait to get my band back!! I wish you the best.
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Liquid diet tomorrow
Kimmes replied to hopeandfaith's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Best wishes to you on your journey! 2011 will be an amazing year for us! Drink lots of Water to help with the weight loss and that UTI...I get them often some times I don't even know I have them - I have learned to live with the pain so it's normal now.... Kim -
New here! headed to Mexico!
Noel Bleakney replied to Noel Bleakney's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for all the support! I have kept my entire journey so far a secret from everyone, but I had to talk to my mom about getting my birth certificate and she wanted to know why I was getting a passport to my surprise she was very supporting! What a huge weight lifted off my back. Has anyone else kept VSG a secret from your friends and family? -
getting sleeved 1/26/11 with Dr. Veingia in dallas...anyone else?
k8bwalsh replied to scared~skinny's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Ocean Eyes - great name, too! I have two boys, and I always say my oldest has eyes the color of the sky, and my youngest has eyes the color of the ocean. Wish I had thought of clever names like you and Scared Skinny did! Exciting you're the same date as us, too. Have you started the pre-op diet? start mine the 21st. How did you get the chart with your weight info onto your posts? Would love to keep in touch with you as well, since we're the same date, too! Good luck!! k8 -
What if you lose too much weight on 6-month diet?
Rainydayz posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My ins. requires a 6-month supervised diet. What if during that diet I go below the 40 bmi? Will the insurance say then, "Oh you're not fat enough anymore. We won't pay."? -
If you are struggling with quitting smoking you might try e-cigs. They helped me quite. The 10th will be my 3 year anniversary of quitting smoking. As far as excess kin, it's going to happen. Almost everyone seems to think they will be forced to live with it for the rest of their lives. In reality, you can have plastic surgery to remove it. Just think of it like the weight loss surgery is only part 1 of a 2 or more part surgery you will need. You can actually go ahead and research it and save up for it since most insurance companies will not cover it.
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What if you lose too much weight on 6-month diet?
Day Dreamer replied to Rainydayz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jenny, they submit your initial weight to the insurance during the approval phase. The pre surgery weight loss is for your benefit during surgery. If you are on the liquid diet, your organs shrink a bit, making it easier to perform the surgery. Also, insurance required 6 month diet is to weed out the people that won't follow the program. I have not met anyone that lost their approval due to weight loss during the required phase. (But you could ask your insurance to verify.) Good luck and no worries -
Hello everyone! Pre-Op done this morning. I thought I would be all day. But Didn't take long at all. Finished about 1:00. The longest part was the drive. Surgery on Monday. I'm so excited. Found out my surgeon will be using a 44 fr bougie. Anyone know exactly how BIG or SMALL that is. I have tried looking for that information. And the percentage of weight loss with each bougie size. I have yet to find it. I did question that with him, he did say that I would feel the restriction without a doubt. I even asked if he did over sew and he said yes. Don't know if that will have an impact on the restriction that is felt or not. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!!!! Deb
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Okay I had to run to the store and pick up some splenda and cheese. (what a combination right) Anyway I found myself walking isle to isle looking at all of things (food) that I have left behind. The pre op diet has made a crazy woman out of me. LOL. I know that I have abandoned them for a GOOD reason. But I do have a passion for chocolate. A BIG passion. But on the other hand I do enjoy tuna, cottage cheese and all that is healthy. But the chocolate covered peanuts (Brachs) was my BFF (LOL) I know this will pass. As I thought that I would go crazy when I gave up all of my favorite soda's. That was over seven months ago. I don't want one and I also think of how much more weight I avoided by not drinking them every day. I know that all of this is for my own good. I want to be healthy. I want to have a life with my family. So I know that I can do this. I was just curious if any one else did this??? (Sounds silly I know) Deb
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Not meaning to be gross, but...
reverie replied to MarcyLoo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's the joy of protein. Enjoy! LOL. But yes, it happens, especially if your body isn't using the protein (ie. you're not working out/lifting weights) -
Gaining Weight on Pre-Op Diet WTH?!?!
gotmyeyeontheprize posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok, so I am on day 10 of the liquid pre-op diet. I had lost 15 lbs. as of yesterday. Today, when I weighed, I had gained a pound!! How in the world could this happen?!?!?! I have been eating (drinking) the same things through this entire pre-op diet. If anything, I have started eating less as the days go on. I have gotten tired of my limited choices. Does anyone have any suggestions on what could be going on? I am being banded on Monday!! -
That's normal, it's surgery after all. But think about after the surgery once you start loosing weight and start feeling better. It will be worth it
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HI, I'm new here and enjoy all the reading on this forum.. Hoping to get any advise after the surgery and before surgery. I'm kinda nervous.. some of these stories maybe I shouldn't have read...lol but love the honesty.. So I'm hoping to keep this forum going and keep an update on this.. Alot of my friends thinks am crazy for doing this. I was worried I wouldnt qualify to get this procedure done due to my BMI wasn't in the high range but I still fall into the obese catagory.. I have my surgery on July 5th. hoping to weight around 130lbs no more then 140lbs. I also wanted to say to everyone here to Keep up the good work you all look awesome Liza<3
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Anyone Read "Is Lap Band Surgery for Me"
stleochic replied to Rainydayz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't read that book, but the best thing I've read on weight loss surgery is actually "Weight Loss for Dummies" (you know the yellow book) It's very informative and even has suggested recipes. You can find it on amazon for super cheap! -
I see the weight tracker at the bottom and was wondering how do I do that? I would like to show off my 18 pound pre-op loss so far lol I am flying on Delta and was wondering if drinks are allowed outside of the ones they give you? I was thinking more for when I head back home. I know the basics people took with them but is there anything that you took that most don't think about but was glad you had it? For those that had surgery in Mexico, did you use cash or credit if you shopped there? I don't know if I should take $100 cash, less, more, or just my cards. I mean I am going for surgery not a vacation but hear you sometimes go out shopping before or after surgery and also, not sure about how much or if the driver is tipped that takes me in Mexico. Any replies at all would be helpful!
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Dr. Nick's (Plano, TX) Requirements?
i1Linda replied to clk's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi CLK - I had my surgery with Dr. Nick Nicholson in August and was selfpay. Other than being 100 pounds overweight and my knees suffering because of the extra weight, I was otherwise a healthy 38 year old female. Dr. Nick requires everyone to attend one of his seminars (very informative btw) and turning in a medical history "survey" the evening of the seminar prior to getting an appointment to see him. He also required a visit with the dietician and then a 2 week pre-op diet. I attended his seminar in mid-June, had my first appointment with Dr. Nick the following week and scheduled my surgery for August 4th (between my vacation and his vacation in July - it was the first date we BOTH had available). I didn't need a physical but I don't remember why...I had knee surgery end of May and had a full physical & EKG at that time....but I think my medical history and age didn't require anything more than the exam his PA performed at my first appointment. I know he orders additional tests when necessary. I think it may depend on each patient's medical history. With your very specific timeline (30 day window) you might want to talk to his office about your timing when scheduling to attend a seminar. Good Luck on your journey and let me know if you need any more information. -
Good news? A Date! Bad News?Not when I thought...
AutumnLily replied to meggiep's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to post pone my surgery 6 months because the only day available to me I could not find a flight out early enough that did not conflict with my work. So 6 months later when my next vacation was approved for is when I booked. Sometimes I wonder how much weight I would have lost if I could have found the right flight and had my surgery in August instead of February. The 19 days will fly by and you enjoy that ohh soo buttery popcorn in the mean time. I am salivating thinking about it. I will have some someday just not for awhile. -
Goal Weight and handling comments
CHM replied to Pedro Valle-Inclan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Pedro, I think that many of us on this journey need to work on filtering out the noise of others. As previous comments have pointed out, people are just used to us looking as we always have. Our weight loss garners attention, which either draws focus away from those who are used to having it, or shines a light on those who also have unaddressed weight issues. Either scenario is uncomfortable for them, and thus likely to incite comments that may not always in our best interest. I've already heard a comment with my pre-op weight loss about how my cheeks are starting to look hollow and I'm still over 280 lbs for crying out loud! They're not hollow - I just have cheekbones like everyone else and we're actually starting to be able to see them! You are doing this for you. Listen to your medical team, not your peers. Consider how you feel in your own skin, not how the comments make you feel. Soon enough, people will become accustomed to your new appearance. If the comments start up for me after surgery, I plan to put "My doctor is happy with my weight loss, and I'm going to trust her" on loop. -
Taking the Plunge - Questions?
psychprof replied to MissKay's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's interesting. Yes, it seems like most insurers and even some Bariatric programs require the six month nutrition thing first. The only one I've seen from reading through these forums that doesn't is Harvard pilgrim (which I happen to have). I'm grateful too because my BMI is 41 and if I lose any weight I could drop down easily to under 40. I know what you mean--everything I've ever tried usually yields about 20-30 lbs loss, but that's about it. -
I am 75 yrs and am on preop.. I I have no medical problems but I am tired of hauling this weight around.. Its getting harder and harder and wondered if there was anyone out there in my shoes
